Mmmm... Sounds tasty, no? Er... well, maybe not. But it looks delicious, that I guarantee. How do I know? Because those are the colors DANIELLE has thrown down for this week's Color Throwdown challenge. See for yourself:
And here's what I came up with, using AKIKO, another of the exotic Asian-Inspired Moonlight Whispers gals from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. (Can you tell I love these images?! I know, I know - I say that about most of my stamps. After all, life's too short to play with ugly stamps. <-- That should be a sentiment!)
I also used the July Sketch For You to Try again. It's a super-versatile one, pefect for bigger vertical images. I imagine you'll see it several times over the course of the month. I kept the card fairly clean and simple so that the image would remain the focal point. The piercing on the Riding Hood Red layer was made via a metal piercing template I picked up a couple of years ago. And how lucky am I that I had the perfect fabric covered brads in my stash for this week's CTD challenge and the image I wanted to use? Kismet! Akiko was colored with Copics and her jacket/robe was paper-pieced.
Be sure to visit my Color Throwdown homegirls to see what they've come up with this week's challenge and leave 'em some love:
Wanna play along with us? Of course you do! Just use CTD149 when uploading to a public gallery and add your creation to the Color Throwdown blog using the linky tool.
Life is definitely too short to play with ugly stamps! LOL Amen to that sister! Love these colors together and Jen's sketch this month is so fab! Great card all around!
Hugs
Karen
Posted by: Karen | July 06, 2011 at 07:40 AM
This is gorgeous! Those brads are perfect for the image too.
Posted by: Toni K | July 06, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I just love how you used the colors on this and especially the apricot dotted shading!! And yes, that absolutely should be a sentiment! It's perfect!!
Posted by: Broni | July 06, 2011 at 03:37 PM
I had a little giggle when I read the title of this post - how clever! This is a really nice card. Thanks for the inspiration! Theresa x
Posted by: Theresa Priro | July 06, 2011 at 04:40 PM
She's gorgeous! And yes, that should be a sentiment! I love it! I love how you used these colors and the paper pieced kimono and fabric covered brads are beautiful!
Posted by: Danielle | July 08, 2011 at 07:32 AM
Absolutely RIGHT! That should be a sentiment! Love your girlie, girlie! Fab use of the colors!
Posted by: Barbara | July 08, 2011 at 09:51 AM
How pretty! Love those gorgeous buttons!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | July 08, 2011 at 05:27 PM
LOL, "Life's too short to play with ugly stampsL...love it! ;) I really enjoy this whimsical card. It is a hoot! ;)
Posted by: Marlena M | July 09, 2011 at 10:14 AM