I pulled out my Stampin Up! "oh, Hello" stamp set, as well as the Hero Arts set "Antique Butterflies & Flowers". When I am confronted with a color combo that I find a bit intimidating I have a tendency to go with stamping instead of trying to combine patterned paper or cardstock. I find that I'm able to achieve a better balance on my card that way. Give it a try and see if it works for you. Once, again, I used the lighter of the two colors (the orange) as more of a background for the darker navy color. Thanks for stopping by... please check out the projects created by my fellow teamies Tara, Hayley, Sam, Katie, Brenda and March guest designer, Michelle!
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white; SU! orange; Stamps: Hero Arts & Stampin Up!; Inks: Memento and Stampin Up!; Enamel dots: My Mind's Eye; Fiskars Corner Rounder
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous, and I love the corners!!!!
ReplyDeletePretty card Rosemary! I like your design and that delightful butterfly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful combination of elements, and I love how you played with the color combo! Thanks for the tips on challenging color combos...Gorgeous card, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteYou card really is very striking and balanced! (I was a bit intimidated by this combo myself and it took me a few tries to get something going). I really love your front panel, it is perfectly contrasted against your base/frame! Nice work :)
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your gorgeous card, I may give the challenge a try! Orange is not something I use much, but your project shows how lovely it can be, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! I need to check this challenge out!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love the colour combination and the rounded corners :)
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo! Sometimes we need a reason to try something new. Lovely card, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteI love your stamped circle and popped up butterfly with this color combo Rosi.
ReplyDeleteLove this card, you've used the colours so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLovely job Rosemary! I love those dots I see them everywhere and need to find some :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've used the challenge colours - perfect balance indeed! And I'm with Hayley, I love all those fabulous dots too.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully balanced, Rosemary ... colours, dimension, dots ... fabulous! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteyum, yum, yum! I just love this card - those enamel dots are fabulous. Love the chevron over and that big butterfly.
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