For some reason (most likely some deviously manipulative algorithm by the
Inspired by this color combination with orange, red, and shades of gray, I made today's card.
The gray tree is stamped with Delicata silver. I'd stamped a version in Hero Arts soft granite and tried painting it with Wink of Stella, but the result was a disaster. I really wanted to add just a little shimmer to the tree, so Delicata's silver called to me. The result is lovely, I think.
Second time's the charm.
The take-away from this card is that you don't have to use a lot of color from those gorgeous combinations to make a striking card. Good neutrals and a few pops of color can make a clean-and-beautiful combination!
Do you have a Pinterest board dedicated to color? How often do you use it for inspiration?
Mercy, grace, peace, and love,
Susan
Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Through the Trees, Hero Arts Thank You Messages
ink: Hero Arts orange soda, red royal, charcoal; Delicata silver
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: craft foam, glue
This is lovely! The silver looks wonderful with the orange and red. I don't use color inspiration boards, but I do enjoy putting different colors together.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is a gorgeous combo! Now following your board on Pinterest... Pinning frenzy alert! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI do not have a board dedicated to colors. This is a very striking card - neutral with pops of color looks amazing. I will definitely follow your board.
ReplyDeleteI have MULTIPLE boards dedicated to colour. I them based on colour challenges I see. SU colours... I have boards for my favorite colours. If two colours for which I have a board are in the combo, I go by alphabetical order - so if combo is Calypso Coral, Always Artichoke & Old Olive, it goes on the Always Artichoke board.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I find it amusing that the images evoke winter and chilly temperatures and the sentiment is warm wishes. Good balance of the message
ReplyDeleteYes, the color really caught my eye - but your tree is also perfect, simply perfect!
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