KWernerDesignBlog: Color Inspiration #10

Color Inspiration #10

Hi all! Just a quick Color Inspiration Challenge for ya'll to work on this weekend. :)

This CI Challenge comes to us from Pottery Barn. These colors are so yummy and make me think of summer... swimming, backyard barbecues, etc. :)

My card will be comin' at ya on Monday. :)

THE ROUND-UP

If you would like to be included in the Color Inspiration #10 Round-Up, leave a comment on this entry with a link to your card. A photo of your card may be on a blog or in an online gallery. Please link to webpages, not directly to image files.

Who's in the round-up?
20 cards total, consisting of ten randomly selected entries and ten of my favorites. :)

When does my card have to be submitted?
Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 pm MDT.

NOTE: Those who have websites and blogs, you are welcome to use the above graphic on your blog. For swatches only, you can download the image file by right clicking here (or control+click for my fellow Mac users) and saving the file to your computer. Then upload the swatch image to your blog.

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posted on May 30, 2008 7:02 AM
by Kristina

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posted in Challenges, Color Inspiration

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Pam:

Yeah you are back!!! Hope you are feeling a little more relaxed and inspired. Missed ya!!

May 30, 2008 @ 8:26 AM

Ann:

Woohoo! Your CI is back! Can't wait to play! :)

May 30, 2008 @ 8:40 AM

Dragonpynk:

Been Looking forward to this all week... weee going to play. My friends an I are having a Slumber Party tonight... Although a grown up version...

Chocolate Fondue, Chocolate Fountain, Cheese Fondue, Scrapbooking and Card Making and movies... and possibly seeing the SATC movie tommorrow. I am with you, not listening to any reviews or spoilers.

May 30, 2008 @ 8:45 AM

Sage Craftroom:

I AM SOOOO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK!!!!!! You are contagious in the good and the bad cause I was getting depressed myself!!
Gracias!

May 30, 2008 @ 9:06 AM

Sarah Pratt:

Mega Dittos! I really missed you and almost gave up hope. Will be creating soon!

May 30, 2008 @ 9:11 AM

carrie:

Well happy birthday to me! This one ROCKS!

May 30, 2008 @ 9:13 AM

banana:

Yes! this time I have all the colours! Yay! So glad you're back!

May 30, 2008 @ 9:51 AM

Bev:

Life is funny...you will be back in the groove (or a new one) and will be fine...you took the first step. NOT really your job to keep us all happy, just yourself.

You are one of my favorite ppl online!

Keep smiling!

May 30, 2008 @ 10:13 AM

Toni:

So glad you are back and love the color choices this week! I was thinking that the weekend might be a less stressful time to look at the entries that you will get!

Take care!

Toni

May 30, 2008 @ 10:37 AM

itsmiadear:

You have been in my thoughts and prayers. So glad to have you back.

Can't wait to work on this challenge!

May 30, 2008 @ 11:37 AM

Stefanie:

Welcome back! Love the colors this week. Thanks for a weekend challenge. I think I may actually have chance to participate.

May 30, 2008 @ 12:31 PM

Jennifer:

Glad to see you are back! I hope you are rested and rejuvenated.

May 30, 2008 @ 12:41 PM

nina:

Missed you! GLad you're feeling better. These colors are so fun. I was just thinking yesterday that Old Olive and Not Quite Navy would look good together. Can't wait to see what everyone else creates.
Nina

May 30, 2008 @ 12:41 PM

Michele:

Weee!!!! you're back, and we are ready to work.
Welcome back!!

May 30, 2008 @ 12:48 PM

MacKenzie Bruckler:

Here's my card. Very simple and clean - Waaaaaaay out of my comfort zone!

http://midnightscramper.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-inspiration-challenge-10.html

Nice to have you back - blogland wasn't the same without you!

May 30, 2008 @ 12:51 PM

Carol Franlkin:

I hope you are feeling a tad better today! Really nice to hear from you and have a GREAT weekend!

May 30, 2008 @ 12:52 PM

Bobette:

Here's my card. Hope this works.

http://cbdavisfamily.blogspot.com/

May 30, 2008 @ 1:05 PM

Amy:

I always LOVE your color inspiration challenges! This is another good one!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/930925?cat=500&ppuser=126426

May 30, 2008 @ 2:15 PM

young c-m:

Ooh, a very fresh-looking color combo!

May 30, 2008 @ 2:47 PM

Chickadee Cards:

Ooh, I have been looking forward to this. Lovely colours...

May 30, 2008 @ 2:53 PM

Bentov Anat:

I love the colors of this inspiration challenge

This is my card:

http://bentovanat.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-inspiration-10.html

May 30, 2008 @ 2:56 PM

Sage Craftroom:

I had a tough time with these colors nevertheless it was fun! Here is my card
http://www.scrapbook.com/places/Sagemichele

May 30, 2008 @ 3:25 PM

Jennifer:

This is my first Color Inspiration. It was fun. Hope you like it. http://jjgreeleypaperdesigns.blogspot.com/

May 30, 2008 @ 3:26 PM

Lauree:

here is my second attempt at one of your color combos...

http://lolokaysvessel.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-inspiration-10.html

May 30, 2008 @ 3:47 PM

Trish:

Glad to see that you are back!!!
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my card: http://handfullofstamps.blogspot.com/2008/05/holy-cow.html

May 30, 2008 @ 3:49 PM

Marilyn:

I was going into withdrawal without your fabulous creations so I'm thrilled to see you back! This is my first try at your color inspiration challenges so take it easy on me!!

http://mystamphabit.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-inspiration-10.html

May 30, 2008 @ 4:11 PM

Chickadee Cards:

Right, I have blogged my design. I loved the colours and thought they went well together. I am fairly pleased with it, although it is not my usual style...

http://chickadeecards.blogspot.com

Thanks for another lovely challenge and I look forward to all the fab designs.

Suzanne

May 30, 2008 @ 4:35 PM

Chickadee Cards:

Not sure if my last post went through so here is my card again...

I had this problem last time, so apologies if it is just me being too impatient!

http://chickadeecards.blogspot.com/

May 30, 2008 @ 4:42 PM

Michelle Shuman:

I'm so glad you're back!! I missed you...hope you're feeling better and more inspired. Now that I have my own blog, I'm ready to play. I'll post my creation as soon as it's done! :o)

~Michelle

May 30, 2008 @ 5:23 PM

Adoree:

Yippy!!!! She's back!!!!!
Yes, I too was going through withdrawals without your awesome creations and inspirations!
Missed you plenty!
No card......Just glad you're back!

May 30, 2008 @ 5:46 PM

Bev:

Thanks for this challenge Kristina! I really love taking part! :)
You can find my entry here on my blog:
http://bevithia.blogspot.com

May 30, 2008 @ 6:01 PM

Alicia Bongiorno:

I have been checking out your site for quite a while now but have never tried a challenge. I have not quite felt worthy of your creativity level, but gave it a try. Thanks for all of the inspiration!
Here is the link to my card on split coast:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/931184?cat=7266
hopefully I did it correctly!
Alicia

May 30, 2008 @ 6:01 PM

Gina Rallo:

I have been stalking your blog for a while but this is my first try at your color challenge. I love your work and your videos.

Hope you like it!
http://www.theartofinking.com/my_weblog/2008/05/color-challenge.html

May 30, 2008 @ 6:54 PM

maria A:

Hello!.. Iam SO new to this (4mo to be exact).. I thought I liked Scrapbooking but after seeing some of your cards.. U can say I was inspired and curious.. now I'm hooked..It's a diff. world,.. thank you for the videos on uTube.. (thats how I found you) I have learnd so much from them/u!..
Well this morning I came across ur site and saw "The Round Up".. is this for any one?.. If so, Here is the card I made this morning!
http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture141gk5.jpg

*warning.. I'm new to this!

May 30, 2008 @ 7:00 PM

maria A:

okay I dont think it came out.. hope this one is better..
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2492/picture141gk5.jpg

May 30, 2008 @ 7:07 PM

Jessica:

Glad you are back! Hope you are feeling energized and creative again! Here is my card for the week. Thanks!

May 30, 2008 @ 8:48 PM

chloe:

SOOO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!! HOPE THIS IS OK...
http://chloe-jill.blogspot.com/

May 30, 2008 @ 9:58 PM

Kim Gavarra:

I finally got a chance to take part in one of your challenges....Here's my card!

http://stampwithkim.blogspot.com/2008/05/soccer-and-netball-were-both-rained-out.html

May 31, 2008 @ 1:39 AM

Toni:

This was a fun one. The colors just worked really well. Here is my card for your consideration: http://sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/

Toni

May 31, 2008 @ 1:54 AM

Sam:

Hi Kristina,

Thank you so much for your fabulous inspiration!

My card:
http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/

I hope you are feeling better.
Sam

May 31, 2008 @ 2:55 AM

Travelingmama:

Love the inspiration! Here is my card:
http://travelingmama.net/?p=1086

May 31, 2008 @ 3:28 AM

Elizabeth:

I have been waiting for this new color challenge!

Here is my card: http://stampin-with-elizabeth.blogspot.com/2008/05/two-challenges-in-one.html

May 31, 2008 @ 5:22 AM

Dori:

Welcome Back! So excited to see the CI up and running again. I decided to combine your challenge with Beate's weekend challenge sketch. Hope you like it and TFL!

http://www.stampinGHmom.blogspot.com

May 31, 2008 @ 6:27 AM

Amy, Ottawa, Canada:

Hey Kristina! Miss'd ya. Thanks for the fun inspirational break this weekend. Can't wait to see what you do.

Dance Recital Pottery Barn Style

Have an awesome weekend, Amy.

May 31, 2008 @ 6:55 AM

Donna:

Hi Kristina, I missed you this week, so glad you are back with us! Enjoy the cards from all of us!
http://www.butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com

May 31, 2008 @ 7:32 AM

Kerry:

Hi Kristina! I love your color challenges. Thanks for posting this one. It's my 2nd time participating and I'm having so much fun with them! Here is a link to a few cards I made with these colors:

http://crafts.peteandkerry.com/2008/05/kristinas-color-challenge-10.html

thanks!
-Kerry

May 31, 2008 @ 8:05 AM

Kira:

Ok, I finally got to complete a color challenge. Thanks for the inspiration.

http://stampsofapproval.blogspot.com/2008/05/kwerners-color-inspiration.html

Thanks, Kira Rae

May 31, 2008 @ 9:29 AM

Renée:

Here's MY CARD, Great colours, thanks for the inspiration!!

May 31, 2008 @ 9:30 AM

Pam:

I ran and made this right after I posted yesterday. Tnanks for another great challenge. You rock!!
http://paperaskew.blogspot.com/2008/05/ci-challenge-10.html

May 31, 2008 @ 9:38 AM

Tanya:

Thanks for these colors! It was a stretch but I love how my card worked out!
http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/05/challenge-two-fer.html

May 31, 2008 @ 9:49 AM

JoAnn, Lethbridge, Alberta:

Here is my card!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/931690?si=jojopoly

May 31, 2008 @ 9:58 AM

Patty:

Thanks for the challenge. Here is my card.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/931695?cat=500&ppuser=44125

May 31, 2008 @ 10:00 AM

Sarah:

SOOOO happy to have you back! Here's mine!

http://www.sarahklass.com/?p=207

Thanks again for a great challenge :)

Sarah

May 31, 2008 @ 10:04 AM

Kriss Huels:

Thanks for another great challenge, Kristina. Here's my entry:

http://stampwithkriss.typepad.com/

May 31, 2008 @ 10:04 AM

Mary:

Glad to be doing another CI! My son even joined the fun!

http://columbuselliotts.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-challenge-7.html

May 31, 2008 @ 10:42 AM

Suzy:

Here is my submission... http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/931794?cat=12511

Going to be doing a bunch of Grad cards this month, thought I would get a start.

Thanks for the inspiration Kristina!

May 31, 2008 @ 11:01 AM

carrie:

Got'er done!

Thanks for a great challenge.

http://www.artisticavenger.wordpress.com

May 31, 2008 @ 11:29 AM

Brooke S:

So glad your back! I have been dying to do one of your challenges..
Thanks for such a great presentation.

Here is my card:

http://designsbybrooke.blogspot.com/2008/05/kristinas-color-inspiration-10.html

Happy Stampin'

May 31, 2008 @ 11:48 AM

Enjoli:

Here is my card:

http://stampingunderthesun.blogspot.com/2008/05/k-werner-design-blog-color-inspiration.html

May 31, 2008 @ 12:24 PM

Caryl W:

Welcome back! I'm glad you are inspired again. Here's my submission for this week. Thank you for inspiring me!
http://diaryofamadstamper.blogspot.com/
Caryl

May 31, 2008 @ 12:36 PM

Caryl W:

I guess my first comment never showed up. Here's my submission for this week http://diaryofamadstamper.blogspot.com/
Welcome Back!

May 31, 2008 @ 12:55 PM

Maren:

Love this combo!! Thank you for the inspiration.....
http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/2008/05/inspired.html

May 31, 2008 @ 12:56 PM

Christina Clarke:

I am glad you're back. I hope you are feeling rested and inspired again. Loved this weeks colours, here's my card.

http://designedbypeachie.blogspot.com/

May 31, 2008 @ 1:05 PM

Lindsay:

Finally managed to do one.... it was a struggle tho, I didn't have much in the way of olive.

http://lindsaysdesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-colour-challenge.html

May 31, 2008 @ 1:06 PM

Anthonette:

Thanks for a great challenge, Kristina! My card:
http://chavezdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/05/kristinas-color-inspiration-challenge.html

May 31, 2008 @ 1:14 PM

ink-e:

wow! lots of cards already...here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/932044?cat=500&ppuser=96986

May 31, 2008 @ 3:02 PM

Karen Giron:

I loved this color combo Kristina - thanks again for the challenge! -Karen

http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-toys.html

May 31, 2008 @ 3:02 PM

Lori:

Hi everyone! Here is my card for challenge #10.

http://playinwithpaper.blogspot.com/

Wishing you Inspiration,
Lori

May 31, 2008 @ 3:19 PM

Kristin (achickylala):

Here is my card... Sadly I used Night of Navy instead of Not Quite Navy. I'll try and get another made before the deadline, but I love this one so much that I HAD to share!!

http://stampinfanatic.blogspot.com/2008/05/kristina-werner-design-blog-challenge_31.html

Thanks for another great challenge- glad you're back!

May 31, 2008 @ 4:05 PM

Savitri:

Here is my house shaped card. There's a tutorial too if anybody's interested :)

http://www.scrapbit.com/2008/05/31/tut-how-to-house-card

Thanks for the fun colors!!!
TFL!!

May 31, 2008 @ 4:12 PM

Kathy:

Hey Kristina, I'm glad you're back. You deserve a break!!

Here's mine cards

http://momskreations.blogspot.com/2008/05/kristina-werners-color-inspiration-10.html

May 31, 2008 @ 5:49 PM

Amy T.:

Thanks for the challenges. Sometimes, it's the only stamping I do all week. Here's my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/932253?cat=500&ppuser=35249

May 31, 2008 @ 5:50 PM

Suzanne Griffin:

http://suzannegriffin.blogspot.com/2008/05/burning-midnight-oil.html

This is my 1st submission...please be kind oh grasshoppa.

May 31, 2008 @ 5:51 PM

Kristie:

Hope you're feeling better...you sure inspired me with this challenge!

Here's the card
http://kristiemorrison.blogspot.com/

May 31, 2008 @ 6:47 PM

Sharon Wilson:

Hi Kristina

We've missed you - glad your back again. Here are my cards.

http://shaz.argyle.com.au/en/index.php?title=colour_inspiration_challenge_10&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Sharon

May 31, 2008 @ 6:55 PM

Linda Martinelli:

Glad to see you're back. I enjoyed the challenge very much - beautiful colors. Here's my card: http://www.lindamartinelli.typepad.com

May 31, 2008 @ 7:01 PM

Odette:

Hi, this is my first time posting for CI Challenge. I love this...
Here is my card :
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=179983&m=view&id=1495885&page=1

Hope you girls like it !

May 31, 2008 @ 7:29 PM

SmilynStef:

Thanks for another great one ... here's my card:

http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2008/05/color-sketch-ch.html

May 31, 2008 @ 8:04 PM

Lori:

Here's my first try at the Color Inspiration challenge: http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/2008/05/trio-of-challenges-cosmo-sketch-and.html
I have a feeling I'll be back for another round again soon!

May 31, 2008 @ 8:06 PM

Trish Myers:

Hi Kristina

I've admired your colour challenges for sometime now so finally decided to have a go myself. Thank you so much for your blog, it is just gorgeous. I'm a regular visitor. Keep up the good work.

Trish
Brisbane
Australlia

May 31, 2008 @ 8:16 PM

Trish Myers:

oops back again. Forgot to leave my blog link in my comment ... here it is :o

www.trishmyers.com

May 31, 2008 @ 8:19 PM

Sarah-Jane Kale:

Hi Kirstina

This is my very FIRST challenge.
Here is my card.

Sarah
x

May 31, 2008 @ 8:34 PM

Makeesha Byl:

HI Kristina,

Thanks once again for the Inspiration and challenge!!!

Here is the link to my cards.

http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/

Thanks again!

Makeesha x

May 31, 2008 @ 8:57 PM

Deanna:

Missed ya!

Here's my card...
http://deespapertree.blogspot.com/2008/05/color-inspiration-10.html

Dee

May 31, 2008 @ 9:33 PM

Lauree:

hello... um so i changed the name of my blog and thus changed everything... oops!! here is the new link... hope this isn't a pain.

http://meliketocraft.blogspot.com/

--cheers

May 31, 2008 @ 9:39 PM

Katherine:

My first time creating for one of your challenges! It was fun - I even challenged myself to incorporate it into an upcoming Christmas SAS! I think it worked... I hope this post does too! LOL
Thank you!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/932472?cat=10558

May 31, 2008 @ 9:52 PM

Jasmine:

I only just discovered your site a couple of weeks ago. LOVE your work!!!

Here's a link to my first attempt at one of your color inspirations:
http://cookcleancreate.blogspot.com/2008/06/kristina-werners-color-challenge-10.html

May 31, 2008 @ 10:09 PM

Pennie McCallum:

I am so glad that you are back, I have missed you.