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Saturday, March 28, 2009

An Awesome Sketch...and a Not-So-Awesome Color

Hi, everyone! My vacation was awesome, but I'm glad to be back. I'm trying to catch up on all that I missed, so today's card combines two challenges--Laura's sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You and the 365 Cards challenge to use a color you don't ordinarily reach for. I chose orange, a color I just can't seem to use much of outside the month of October. I paired it with a color I love--PTI's Aqua Mist, along with some new paper from My Mind's Eye.

Paper: Tangerine Tango, PTI Aqua Mist & white, My Mind's Eye dp
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Martha Stewart scallop dot punch, ribbon (PTI), flowers (Prima), button (Oriental Trading Co.)
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49 comments:

  1. Sparkly Pink StarMarch 28, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    stunning....just gorgeous! :)

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  2. CassieMarch 28, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    This is beautiful, Ann. The subtle touches of Tangerine Tango work very well with the Aqua Mist.

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  3. KimMarch 28, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    This is just beautiful. I love the colors!

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  4. Mary G.March 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! What a terrific color combination!! I do love that aqua!!

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  5. IvankaMarch 28, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Simply Beautiful! Such beautful colors!

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  6. BeckyMarch 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Ann this is so pretty! I love that DP, and that ribbon and flower is gorgeous.

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  7. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    glad you had a great vacation :0)
    and what a great card ;)

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  8. JacquelMarch 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    This is beautiful Ann! You should use this color more often because your card came out gorgeous girl! tfs!!!

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  9. PamMarch 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Wow - great work with that orange and aqua mist, it's a beautiful pairing, and that paper from MME is a must-have!!

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  10. Allison RankinMarch 28, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Oh wow...I love this. The colors and that flower rock!

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  11. i {heart} papersMarch 28, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    OK this is gorgeous...seriously - one of your best cards.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Love this! Who would have thought these colors would work so well togeather! Great job!

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  13. Stamp and SmileMarch 28, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    These colors work PERFECTLY together.. the flower is elegant! Plus the border punch is a divine detail... TFS! :)

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  14. Laura DavisMarch 28, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Wowzers!!! This is just beautiful! I love the colors:)
    Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
    Laura

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  15. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Adorable card, thank you for sharing!!

    Jessica Lynn

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  16. Kristie LarsenMarch 28, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    wow wow!! I love that orange and aqua together.... who woulda thought! This is such a great card. Nice work!

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  17. Susan (peebsmama)March 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    I like that it's still a very basic layout but you added a lot of pizzaz with that flower/ribbon detail. Great colors.

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  18. LeahMarch 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Just beautiful Ann, I love the color combo!

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  19. Cindy HaffnerMarch 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Very soft and pretty, I love these colors.

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  20. RenéeMarch 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Gorgeous colours! Love love love the beautiful simplicity of this design!

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  21. Karen LeeMarch 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    These colors are just fabulous together!

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  22. DanniMarch 28, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Oh this is so pretty! I really like the color combo and the layout of the card! Beautiful!

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  23. Michelle PearsonMarch 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    I like the orange with the aqua....I like everything about this card!!

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  24. UKMUMINUSAMarch 28, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful, love the colour combination.

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  25. GabbyMarch 29, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    That's gorgeous Ann!

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  26. xiumaiyukiMarch 29, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    What are you talking about? the colors are so pretty!!! it's cheerful and springy the same time. Such a pretty dp & the flowers are yummy!

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  27. Cheryl WalkerMarch 29, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    This is very very pretty!!! I love it :) I love the colors, the layout, and all the detail hun!!! Great job!! :)

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  28. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Wow, it's beautiful, love the colours!

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  29. EveMarch 29, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    this is such a pretty handmade! love the colors and flowers! =)

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  30. Susan RaihalaMarch 29, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I never would have thought to pair these colors, but it's beautiful, and so is your card!

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  31. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultMarch 29, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Very, very pretty! The orange and aqua in the dsp combine the colors beautifully and set the mood for your card!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Really lovely!

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  33. Christine RileyMarch 29, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Very pretty. Love the embossing and patteredn paper and I love the edging with the border punch.
    Hugs, Christine

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  34. ~amy~March 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Good Grief Ann...this is gorgeous!!! You've done a spectacular job with the sketch and with the colors!

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  35. Anjou KrelovichMarch 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Stunning! Love that paper from My Mind's Eye.

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  36. Virginia KillmoreMarch 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful Colors and a stunning layout!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful card. Just looking at it makes me happy - the colours are beautiful together.

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  38. Deb NeermanMarch 29, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    WoWzA, Ann! This is gorgeous!!! And I love the color combination you put together ... awesome!

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  39. Heather P.March 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    WOW! This card is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  40. Marie BingamanMarch 29, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Hmmm, me thinks you should use the orange more often! Gorgeous card! :)

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  41. BLJ Graves StudioMarch 29, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  42. Lyn SMarch 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Lovely card Ann! Those colours look great together!

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  43. Angie TiemanMarch 29, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the colors and flowers!

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  44. ElizabethMarch 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Ann, the color looks great! Beautiful card!

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  45. Sharon (notimetostamp)March 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    This card is JUST luscious -- a beautiful combination!!!

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  46. ElenaMarch 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    So beautiful! I really love the papers you used!!!

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  47. Oliva OhlsonMarch 30, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    The colors work for me! Love the flower embellishment on top of the bow!

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  48. NavyGirlMarch 31, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I have the same problem with orange...but this card is a great example of how it can be used as a nice accent color year round!

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  49. AnthonetteApril 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    This card is STUNNING, Ann! I love every detail.

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