Hi there...glad to have you stop by...
This month the CSS Alumni were given a color combo challenge brought to us courtesy of Melissa S.!
This month the CSS Alumni were given a color combo challenge brought to us courtesy of Melissa S.!
Thanks Melissa (-:
would love to have these dishes (-:
Now you should have arrived here from the elegant blog of Kay Simmons....if you missed starting at the beginning, pop over to STV and begin the hop from there. You don't want to miss any of the blogs and make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (March 20th) the randomly chosen comment from all the blogs will win a
HUGE GRAB BAG of fabulous Gina K Designs Stamps!
for this hop I used two GKD "oldie but goodie" stamp sets (-:
Layered CAS card
always love anything from Nina Brackett this is GKD's "Grand Damask" by Nina!
lightly sponged edges with SU's Sage Shadow, center with SU Barely Banana, and image with Memento's Bahama Blue. Cardstock is GKD's Turquoise Sea, Lemon Drop, Creme de Menthe and white. Accents Viva's Pearl Pen - Light Green, stash ribbon and button...
Framed Pears
went thru awesome sets I have from Asela Hopkins - love love this set...GKD's "Fruitful Harvest" by Asela!
Had designer paper from K & Co (Nature) that matched perfectly, Cardstock is GKD's Turquoise Sea and Lemon Drop. Used CB folder for dry embossing and Spellbinders Ovals Lg and Beaded Ovals. Nostalgia tape from THoltz , stash ribbon and stickles.
Colored pears with
Copics: E35, Y11, YG03, 63, 91, 95
OK, that's it for me...
your next stop is the awesome blog of
Melissa Shultz ....
Enjoy the hop and remember to comment (-:
Best of luck to everyone on being the randomly chosen winner!
hugs,
98 comments:
I love both of them Linda, they are so different and I couldn't pick a favorite if I had to!
Linda- Two cards, and each is a real beauty! You have done a wonderful job on these!
I think I need to get that fruitful harvest...your cards are both amazing, yet, I'm loving your creation with "fruitful harvest".
Both cards are wonderful! I love your coloring on the pear! Beautiful job!
Linda, I knew I would love it! Both are perfectly stunning!!
Linda - both cards are beautiful! I love the ribbon treatment on the first and those pears on the second look so real - gorgeous coloring!
Both are just awesome Linda! Love how you did the ribbon on that first one!
Two beautiful cards Linda!!! Your coloring is so awesome on the pears.
Beautiful cards Linda!!
Two absolutely lovely cards and so different.
Beautiful all-occasion cards!
Such darlin' cards - love how you were able to create such different cards with the same colors!
OMGoodness, these are gorgeous!
Very nice cards! The oears are so bright! love it!
Gorgeous cards, Linda! Love the coloring on the pears. They look delish!
The are gorgeous, Linda! Love the bow treatment and the way you used that stamp as the focal image on the first card. You've inspired me to pull that one out and play with it. I've rarely used that one. The coloring on the pears is great. For some reason I have a really hard time coloring that image, but you have done a great job with it.
Both of your cards turned out really nice...well done
The layered card is so elegant. And your Copic work is beautiful on those pears... they look good enough to eat! Thanks!
Wow these cards are gorgeous. Love the stenciled look of the first card.Pretty ribbon treatment too. Your pears are coloured so wonderfully - they look so real.
Both of them are beautiful...but the colors on pear one are just stunning!! Great job!! Thanks for sharing!
Two beautiful cards but I have to say I really like the pear one! Great job of using the colors so well together.
Lovely cards! I absolutely love the way you colored the pears--especially the leaves!
Beautiful cards! Yeah, I love those dishes, but very pricey. So I decided to at least them as an inspiration.
WOW love both of your cards - the cool tech's and embellishments of the first one; and the bold, bright, cheerfulness of the pears! TFS
Gorgeous cards with awesome colors! And what a fun hop! Thanks for the chance to participate! :)
Beautiful cards. I wouldn't mind receiving either of them.
Wow, great cards....so different!!!
I a in a CAS mode right now... and I love your version for this hop!
great cards, pretty bow, lovely coloring on the pears.
Very Beautiful. Your coloring is very nicely done.
I hope one day I will be able to color an image half as beautifully as you did these pears. Thank you!
Thanks Linda. Both are so pretty. I love the ribbons on both and the pears on the second. You did such a beautiful job on the coloring.
Linda, both cards are stunning. I particularly am fond of the "Grand Damask" card. It is so elegant.
These are really pretty! Love the ribbon tied button.
Beautiful cards! I always love cards with pears in them!
I love your cards! The colors pop and I always like cards with pears in them.
Both of your cards are stunning. You've really captured the colors.
Beautiful cards, these colors are
so versitile and cool. Thanks for
sharing. RuthAnn
Two lovely cards - my favorite is the pears if I had to choose. TFS
Both cards are awesome - love all the detail- very well balanced and you used the colors to perfection!!! thank you for sharing!
Both cards are really beautiful, thank you so much for sharing them.
Both cards are stunning! I think the one with the pears is my favorite. The coloring is so beautiful.
Beautiful!
I love your cards- the pears are a unique way of mixing different elements- lovely!
What gorgeous cards...but my dear, I think the pear one is so delicious looking. Your coloring is outstanding.
That's a nice card ^_^
Both are pretty but that pear card really stands out. Love it.
WOW I love both of these cards - very pretty!
Love both cards. Awsome job with the copic markers on the pears.
both cards are great! coloring on the pears...perfect!
Two cards at once - what a nice bonus. The first is so soft and the pearl drops just give it pizzazz!
Janet B.
You're the first one (so far) that noticed the royal blue in the plate pattern. YEA! Both cards are soooo beautimous!
Wow! Double the work for you! I find the ribbon very interesting on the first one and the pears look good enough to eat on the second.
Oooh two cards. What a treat. Love both the CAS and the beautiful pear card.
linda, your cards are bold strong and beautiful... i can see the artistry and you really do show case the stamps well... lovely blog!!
ava
Great job on both cards.
Both cards are wonderful, love the pear one, so beautifully colored
I love those green pears, one of my favorites love the crunch. beautifully done.
Beautiful cards. I particularly like the corner treatment on the first card with the ribbon.
Beautiful Cards love the way the colors work and the papers are great together. love the Fruitful harvest. great job. thanks for sharing
abbraddock@msn.com
Both your cards are gorgeous, I love how you did the ribbon and the button on the first card
Both of your cards are beautiful, thanks for the inspiration!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Both cards are lovely, but like the pear card the best!
I also like both of them. The coloring on the pears is outstanding.
Both cards are stunning thanks so much for sharing
Very nice cards. It's amazing what one can do with just a few choice colors. Good job!
Both card are great. But I love the pears card the best. Hugs Teresa
What fun cards! I love that you did your pearls and glitter dots yourself. Looks great!
OOOOo, so pretty!
Beautiful cards! I really love the pear. Perfect with that color combo!
~ky
Linda these two cards are just awesome! Where do you get the inspiration from!! You are just so talented! Great Job!
Both cards are lovely but I will say I think the pear one was my favorite.
Very nice card....tney're all so lovely.
I wish I could color with copics like you do!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Beautiful cards!
Linda you are amazing these colors are fantastic together and you have so inspired me with your designs
Beautiful card Linda! The fist one is simple and elegant and the pear one just love it beautiful coloring!
These are both lovely Linda, but I especially like those pears - they are colored so beautifully!
Beautiful cards!
Pretty cards!!!! I was lucky to get one done this time :).
Both cards are just lovely. These colors make such a bright and cheerful card. Thanks for sharing.
You did such a nice job on the pears..I love it
just love the use of tape as a background flare, beautiful colors
I love both of your cards, but I have a soft spot for pears. Just love 'em!
love them. the pears look good enough to eat!
Lovely cards, Linda, great pear card.
Gorgeous cards! Love your designs~!
Beautiful cards, this is one blog I will be back to many times.
Great cards- I love both of the bold image stamps taht you used. Great with this set!
Gorgeous cards. I really like the damask one. Love how the bright blue and embellishments made the focal image pop.
Very nice cards. Loved the use of the colors.
judi P
Two beautiful cards. It would be a joy to receive either of them.
Both cards are very nice. I liked seeing the damask dp. Pears are very nice.
Great cards. I love the colors and the fruit card is beautiful.
Both are gorgeous!!
Two beautiful cards. I am fascinated the way you are able to blend from one color to another.
very pretty, great colors :)
Pretty cards!!!
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