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Friday, October 11, 2013

52CCT -Color Challenge #22 - No Red and No Green / MOJO Monday 314 Contest

Hello friends and followers - especially to my two newest friends, Deepti and Amanda! Time for another fun challenge this week at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown (52CCT).  We LOVED seeing  your cards last week using my sketch!!  This week is a color challenge. As your challenge hostess again this week, I kind of switched it up a bit this time when picking colors for you - instead of telling you what colors to use, I'm telling you what colors not to use.  Take a look:

My favorite Christmas cards seem to be those that use non-traditional colors.  With that in mind I decided to let you decided what colors to use that don't include the traditional red and green.  

Here's what I made to share with and inspire you:


I surprised myself by not using pink somewhere in my non-traditional color scheme.  This is some gorgeous new designer paper that I just got from Stampin' Up!  Seemed like the perfect thing to use for a non-traditional color scheme.  I added some brushed silver cardstock layers and used a gorgeous silver ribbon to pick up some of the subtle shimmer on the DSP.  

My card design is based on the great sketch at MOJO Monday 314 Contest (see below).

Okay - so you've seen what I've done - now I can't wait to see what you make this week to share with us this week at 52CCT for Color Challenge #22.  I was thinking the other day how glad I am that I've been making at least one Christmas card a week as I'll have all my Christmas cards done by the end of next month and ready to send out. Yahoo!  

The rest of my lovely DT cohorts at 52CCT have made some fabulous Christmas cards using non-traditional (aka No Red and No Green) colors this week.  I'll hope you will pop over to visit them and then decide to play along. Til next time...hugs and happy crafting!! D 
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7 comments:

  1. RosmarieOctober 12, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    You see, we should do this kind of exercise more often, this leads us to look for something else!! :)
    Your card is absolutly gorgeous Danielle, I love these winter colors and the stripes on the background! The little beads and the ribbon are a beautiful finish!
    Hugs Rosi
    Hugs Rosi

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  2. Deborah FringsOctober 12, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Oh this is just gorgeous! I love teals (and this new DSP is fab). A beautifully elegant Christmas card.

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  3. Mynn xxOctober 12, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    LOVE this challenge, D! Your card is beautiful! The teal is so gorgeous with the silver! HUGS and enjoy the rest of your weekend! :) Mynn xx

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  4. Ruth MOctober 13, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Danielle, we opted for the same colours for our cards - well, they do say great minds think alike! ; ) I really love the mix of patterns and the different shapes, it's such a modern, bold and graphic design - a fabulous card! Have a great week, {{{{hugs}}}} Ruth x

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  5. BonnieOctober 13, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Love how you've used these pretty papers and that silver bow!

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  6. Patricia HaysOctober 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    The different shades of blue/teal are terrific! (I've been debating buying that designer paper myself. I certainly don't need it, but I just love the colors!) The silver adds a very festive touch.

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  7. Louise van VurenOctober 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Love the silver and blues combo, very contemporary with this graphic design. The silver bow is beautiful. Great card and a great challenge!

    Louise xx

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