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Color Inspiration #14

070108-colors.jpg

First off, I have to commend all of of you who guessed the musical artist of the song in my last video! You're all super smart. The song "To Love You More" gained popularity when Céline Dion included it on her 1997 album, Let's Talk About Love. However, I used the Lucia Micarelli version in my video. :) Thanks for all your guesses!

This week's color inspiration is actually sort of a stretch. ;) After the brown and white monochromatic card in yesterday's video, I found myself still in a monochromatic mood. AND when I saw these t-shirts over at johnnycupcakes.com, I just knew I had to borrow them for the challenge this week.

Aren't those the best shirts? I have one in brown that I wore at last year's Stampin' Up! convention in Denver and I love it! (BTW, I hate that photo of me... I was all tired and sweaty and not lookin' so hot... BUT I was having a ton of fun!)

Anyway, I couldn't leave ya'll hangin' with just a couple colors, so I threw in some Ruby Red and River Rock. But feel free to eliminate them if you want. Just a couple options for you. I guess the main challenge this week is to create a high-contrast, bold creation. Just like the t-shirt, find a bold/sassy phrase and let it "scream" at us!

Just have fun! I can't wait to see what you all create! :)

Oh, and sorry for the quick deadline. I wanted to get it in before the holiday weekend.

NOTE: I corrected the graphic above just a few minutes ago. I forgot to change the text to read "Whisper White" instead of "Going Gray," but it's correct now. If you used Going Gray before I corrected it, don't worry about it. For everyone else, Whisper White it is! Thanks, Savitri, for letting me know! :)

SO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

Make a creation (card, scrapbook, etc.) of your own using the above colors. Then take a picture or scan your creation. Upload your digital image to your blog or in an online gallery, and then come back to kwernerdesign blog to share! Leave a comment on this entry with a link to your creation. Please link to webpages, not directly to image files.

Who's in the Round-up?
After the deadline, I'll share my creation with you as well as 20 submitted creations, consisting of ten randomly selected entries and ten of my favorites. Pictures emailed to me will not be considered for the Round-up.

When does your creation have to be submitted?
Thursday, July 3 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.

posted on July 1, 2008 10:50 PM
by Kristina
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You'reSaying

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I love black and white cards. I will work on it.
Thkx

July 2, 2008 @ 12:41 AM
2
 
Sarah:

I don't know what I'll do yet. Don't own Going Grey...I'll have to think about this one!!! So excited - I LOVE B&W - may choose to do the entire card in that! We'll see! Thanks for the challenge! :)

***Funny story: I was thinking "why is Kristina apologizing for the quick turnaround? it is only Tuesday! 2 days is pretty good for a CI." Then I realized that oh wait it is 2:35 on Wednesday morning - I just haven't been to sleep yet - so obvious by my post. =)

July 2, 2008 @ 1:36 AM
3
 

Hmmm what a shame, I dont have 3 of those colours! Sadly I wont participate in this challenge but do look forward to the next one, and look forward to seeing what everyone does with this challenge.
Kristy

July 2, 2008 @ 2:41 AM
4
 

This is the first challenge I've done. I think I picked a hard color group to jump in with, but I'm pretty happy with the final result. Of course, I have about a million other ideas rolling around in my head, but it's time for bed.

My card can be found at:
http://deltasheets.livejournal.com/51203.html

All images and products are SU. The flowers are dyed with Ruby Red and River Rock. The centers on all the flowers are from the Pretties kit and the ribbon is pewter taffeta. The stamp image is from So Much.

Do you want all this information?? :)

July 2, 2008 @ 2:52 AM
5
 

Ooh, fab colours! I am going to do this. I missed the last one as I was expecting it to go on your blog last Friday for some reason...

Thanks for another great challenge.

July 2, 2008 @ 3:27 AM
6
 

Hi Kristina,

Thanks for the challenge - i really enjoyed this one!

You can see my card here although I plan on taking a nicer pic in the morning for ya:

www.luvtostamp.blogspot.com

Karen

July 2, 2008 @ 3:57 AM
7
 

Hi Kristina,

Wow I can't believe I'm number 7, that's cool. I found this challenge a difficult one but enjoy participating when I can. Here's my card

http://kelliejupe.blogspot.com/2008/07/colour-inspiration-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 5:05 AM
8
 

I'm going to be annoying here... is one of the color white in the flower swatch or is it my computer? :) Eliminate huh... I can do that... I have no two gray tone anything I don't think. I JUST ordered some but it's not even shipped yet from SU.

Kristina says: Ooo! Thanks! I meant for it to read Whisper White. I've corrected it. :)
July 2, 2008 @ 5:45 AM
9
 

Thanks for challenging us yet again. I couldn't eliminate a colour so here's my card.

http://shaz.argyle.com.au/en/index.php?title=cic_14&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

July 2, 2008 @ 5:57 AM
10
 

Hi Kristina,

Here is my card. I had fun with this one. Thanks so much

http://mandyschiller.blogspot.com

Mandy

July 2, 2008 @ 6:08 AM
11
 
Sam:

Hi Kristina,

Groovy colours! Thanks for the inspiration...I needed to make a birthday card this week :-).

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/

Cheers,
Sam.

July 2, 2008 @ 6:09 AM
12
 

here's mine www.kirrilymatthews.blogspot.com
man that was tough!

July 2, 2008 @ 6:53 AM
13
 

sorry didn't become a link I'll try again
http://kirrilymatthews.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 6:56 AM
14
 

I absolutely love your blog and check it for updates daily. This is my very first card challenge...can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for this color inspiration.

July 2, 2008 @ 7:13 AM
15
 

I liked these colours, especially Basic Grey. And the red helps to contrast the other colours. Thanks for this challenge.
My card is at: http://chan3boys.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 7:27 AM
16
 

This was great! It was perfect for my other weekly challenge group so thanks for great timing!

http://lisabohler.blogspot.com/2008/07/bloggers-challenge-54-plus-color.html

Happy fourth!

Lisa B.

July 2, 2008 @ 7:29 AM
17
 

I LOVED this challenge! Totally hysterical! Super cool t-shirt for the inspiration too! (BTW-you looked adorable in your's!)
http://travelingmama.net/?p=1167

July 2, 2008 @ 7:52 AM
18
 
Jay:

This is my card...is a digital, hope you like it!!!

http://hablandodescrapbooking.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 8:30 AM
19
 

Thanks for the challenge, Kristina. I love this color combo! Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/966769?cat=500&ppuser=120305

July 2, 2008 @ 9:12 AM
20
 

Here is my entry. Thanks for the inspiration.
http://www.stampndaly.com/?p=563

July 2, 2008 @ 9:20 AM
21
 
Bev:

Fun Fun! Thanks Kristina! I really liked these colors together!
Here's mine:
http://bevithia.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 9:29 AM
22
 

I thought this was going to be difficult for me but I really like the turn-out.

I didn't have any Basic Gray (too bad!), but I had Going Gray. And suprisingly enough to me, I didn't use any Whisper White.

Hope you like it!

July 2, 2008 @ 9:36 AM
23
 

Obviously, if you click on my name, it will bring you to my card. However, for those who want to see my card and don't understand that concept, here's the link:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/966814?cat=500&ppuser=94443

Thanks!

July 2, 2008 @ 9:42 AM
24
 

Well, this is my first challenge. And I'm a rule breaker, SORRY! I used Positively Pink instead of Ruby Red.

Here is the link to my poor neglected Blog
http://scrappinusmc.blogspot.com/2008/07/kwerners-color-challenge-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 10:00 AM
25
 
Zeila Perez:

Hi. Kristina. I love the colors for this challenge, specialy the Basic Black because looks elegant in cards. This is my card (www.stampiart.typepad.com). Thanks.

July 2, 2008 @ 10:00 AM
26
 

Here is my card - this was totally fun! I got to use my Party Hearty set that I earned after Regionals! Thanks, Kristina!!

http://stampingtoshare.blogspot.com/2008/07/party-hearty.html

July 2, 2008 @ 10:13 AM
27
 

Hi Kristina, you are TOO good to us! I love your new comment template AWESOME! Have a fun fourth weekend~
http://www.butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 10:14 AM
28
 
Zeila Perez:

Kristina I wrote mi Blog incorrct. My comment is the number 25.I'm sorry. My blog is www.stampinart.typepad.com. Thanks

July 2, 2008 @ 10:17 AM
29
 
Cris A:

This is my first color challenge!!! I love these colors. I should have read what you said in your post. My phrase doesn't exactly scream at you, but I like the graphis of the card.
You can find it here:

http://www.tcjbcanderson.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 10:21 AM
30
 

I just love your challenges! I did one other one, but of course I couldn't submit it, as I had no online gallery. So, today, just for this, I joined SCS and learned to upload a photo. My daughter, who always does your challenges and has been picked a few times, helped me to link to your comment section so I could enter my card. I am so excited! You said "Just have fun!" I am having so much fun. I hope my high-contrast, sassy phrase just "screams" at you. Thanks for the challenge!

July 2, 2008 @ 10:28 AM
31
 

Here's my take for the week:

http://stampindooly.typepad.com/renees_stampin_place/2008/07/color-inspirati.html

Thanks for the challenge

July 2, 2008 @ 10:44 AM
32
 
Caryl W:

These shirts are too cute!! Thanks for a fun challenge this week!! Here's my attempt
http://diaryofamadstamper.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 10:58 AM
33
 

Thanks for squeezing in some Colour Inspiration Fun this week.

Johnny's Cupcakes 14

Blessings, Amy.

July 2, 2008 @ 11:45 AM
34
 

Here's my card!

http://nonapearl.blogspot.com/2008/07/card-challenge-entry.html

Smiles,
Nona

July 2, 2008 @ 12:06 PM
35
 
Amy T.:

Great colors!
Here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/967008?cat=7237

July 2, 2008 @ 12:08 PM
36
 

Thanks for another awesome challenge!

http://www.stampinwithsteph.com

July 2, 2008 @ 12:34 PM
37
 

What a fun & bold combo! Thank you!!
Here is my attempt: http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-inspiration-challenge.html
Have a wonderful 4th of July!!

July 2, 2008 @ 12:57 PM
38
 

Love these colors! Although they are not my usual choices...but that is good. I finally had time to make a card in time for the submission deadline. Thanks for providing a color challenge each week...I love them.

Becky

http://woodenshoestamping.blogspot.com/2008/07/not-my-colors.html

July 2, 2008 @ 1:24 PM
39
 

Thanks for the fun challenge. I just found your site, it's awesome. I didn't have all the colors so I did my best.

http://www.sparkledesigns.typepad.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 2:24 PM
40
 

Well, that was a challenge. It seem to get harder as we go, but life's like that sometimes. Anywho - here' my card (it's a little Goth".
http://www.lindamartinelli.typepad.com

July 2, 2008 @ 2:32 PM
41
 

Thanks for the challenge Kristina! I think the real challenge is to look at all those fun shirts and not want to make cupcakes!! Good thing I am not a baker!
hope you like the card!
www.stampinginmypjs.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 3:16 PM
42
 

Here's my attempt. Thanks for the challenge!

http://designwithink.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 3:23 PM
43
 

Thanks for such a fab challenge!
http://chloe-jill.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 3:57 PM
44
 

I don't think it went through the first time, so here it is again.
Thanks, Mandy

www.MessagesFromMandy.blogspot.com

or at

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/967286?cat=500&ppuser=158542

July 2, 2008 @ 4:03 PM
45
 

Hi Kristina! This one was a tough one, but I'm so glad to step out of the box. Thanks for a great challenge.
http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-challenge-14.html
Karen

July 2, 2008 @ 4:15 PM
46
 

Happy Wednesday! This was a fun one for me. Black has been the color I have added to our home lately so it was a natural to add to a card. White is the easy part to add. The gray was a fun addition, too. Regal red was just the right color to make things "pop". How do you mix in River Rock though? I tried and came up with this. Dazzling diamonds and white gel pen made this one a favorite of mine.

Mine can be found here since I was having trouble load things at SCS today.

http://web.mac.com/denisekegley/iWeb/Site%205/dniece%27s%20dsigns/8E2A9489-9981-4F6E-AEF2-702F92A1412A.html

July 2, 2008 @ 4:44 PM
47
 

Hi Kristina! Here's my take for this week! Thanks so much...hope you're having a super Wed.!

http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/these_are_a_few_of_my_fav/2008/07/kristinas-color-inspo-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 4:48 PM
48
 
Sandy:

it was definitely a challenge -- i love bright colors -- thanks -- happy 4th

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/967465?limit=last1

July 2, 2008 @ 5:54 PM
49
 

I am glad to have had time to participate this week. I always look forward to reading your blog.

July 2, 2008 @ 6:39 PM
50
 

Love your challenges and inspiration pieces!
http://columbuselliotts.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-challenge-11.html

July 2, 2008 @ 6:40 PM
51
 

I decided to stick to monochromatic for mine:
http://marelletaylor.blogspot.com/2008/07/colour-challenge-14.html

Thanks again!

July 2, 2008 @ 6:41 PM
52
 

Here is my take on the challenge:

http://kadeemorrisondesigns.blogspot.com/2008/07/you-better-not-pout.html

Love the Tshirts...super cute!

July 2, 2008 @ 6:52 PM
53
 

Hi! Thanks for the great inspiration!! I love to look through your blog!

Here is my card for this challenge:

http://craftygrl.blogspot.com/2008/07/thx-and-something-new.html

July 2, 2008 @ 7:02 PM
54
 

Hi Kristina!

Here's mine!

http:www.marikalemay.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 7:03 PM
55
 

Great challenge - I used the original colours (grey, not white).

http://www.artisticavenger.wordpress.com

July 2, 2008 @ 7:11 PM
56
 

I love these colors and the inspiration t-shirt! My card:
http://chavezdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/07/kristinas-color-inspiration-challenge.html

July 2, 2008 @ 7:29 PM
57
 

Another great challenge

July 2, 2008 @ 7:32 PM
58
 

Hi Kristina. Thanks for hosting - it's always fun to play along! Here's mine:

http://mycraftroom.typepad.com/marias_craft_room/2008/07/kristinas-color-challenge-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 7:47 PM
59
 

Hello Kristina, I read the colours last night before you edited them so I am sorry I missed out on white on my card - still I enjoyed making it!
Thank you for the challenge!

http://jeanmckenzie.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 8:17 PM
60
 
Marie-Claude:

Hi there! here is my take on you inspiration this week. http://projetmoyen-orient.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-inspiration-14.html
I thought a T-shirt promoting cupcakes against war was HILARIOUS!!!
Keep up the good work!

July 2, 2008 @ 8:21 PM
61
 

Thank you for another challenge!

http://www.theartofinking.com/my_weblog/2008/07/hi-there.html

July 2, 2008 @ 8:25 PM
62
 
Jessica:

Wondering what the "big loser best friends outreach program" is all about??

July 2, 2008 @ 8:28 PM
63
 

My card is here.

Have a great 4th!

July 2, 2008 @ 8:34 PM
64
 

Thanks for another great challenge. I loved these colours but I'm struggling with the bold side of it.

Here are my two cards.

http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs/index.php

July 2, 2008 @ 8:41 PM
65
 

this one was fun!!

here's mine

http://stampymcstamperson.blogspot.com/2008/07/kristina-werner-colour-inspiration-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 8:52 PM
66
 

Wow! I was really late finding this challenge. It was lots of fun! Hope you like it!!

http://paperfix.blogspot.com/2008/07/kwernercolorchallenge14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 8:53 PM
67
 

I really like this color challenge- it went to the funky side of my brain!
Check it out: http://dechenault.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 8:56 PM
68
 

These colors were a challenge for me but I appreciate the stretch! :)

www.onemaxwell.blogspot.com

Happy and Safe 4th everyone!

July 2, 2008 @ 8:58 PM
69
 

Great inspiration this week!
Here is my card...
http://deespapertree.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-inspiration-14.html
:)
Dee

July 2, 2008 @ 9:08 PM
70
 

Well these colours were not what I was expecting but it was great going "monochromatic" again. Here's my card:

http://inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com/2008/07/kw-colour-challenge-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 9:14 PM
71
 
Kate:

Great challenge - had just the right application for this combo. Thanks, Kristina.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/967695?cat=500&ppuser=154663

July 2, 2008 @ 9:15 PM
72
 

I really like cards that are black and white with a pop of just one color. I used all of the colors here, but I kept the River Rock to a tiny strip.

http://stampingredhead.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 9:35 PM
73
 
Tonya:

Here's mine. I love these colors. Not something I would normally use, but I will from now on.

Thanks a bunch.

http://stampt.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html#6658543475049224099

July 2, 2008 @ 9:53 PM
74
 

I loved the colors this week! They were my favorite so far. =)

Here's my creation....

http://scrapinfields.blogspot.com/

July 2, 2008 @ 9:54 PM
75
 

Thanks for the challenge... Here is my card: http://cre8tivbrain.blogspot.com

Thanks

July 2, 2008 @ 10:29 PM
76
 

Wow, that was a challenging combo, but it came together pretty easily surprisingly. What fun!
I used some white too. Hope that's OK.

Here's my card:

http://dianebarnes.blogspot.com/2008/07/colour-inspiration-challenge-14.html

Best wishes
Di

July 2, 2008 @ 10:53 PM
77
 

I'm back with a much bolder and sassier card this time. It's posted underneath the first two in this link:

http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs/index.php

Thanks for the challenge.

July 2, 2008 @ 11:07 PM
78
 

How's this for a statement??

http://midnightscramper.blogspot.com/2008/07/color-inspiration-challenge-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 11:22 PM
79
 

This was a fun combo. Thanks for doing these fun challenges for us! :) Here is my card!

http://welldunnideas.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 11:35 PM
80
 

Love Johnny Cupcakes!
Very fun challenge for my first ever.

http://tis-rhubarb.blogspot.com/2008/07/colour-inspiration-14.html

July 2, 2008 @ 11:39 PM
81
 

Thanks for all the great inspiration. This challenge was tricky ;)

My card can b e found here: www.katiethreas.blogspot.com

July 2, 2008 @ 11:54 PM
82
 

Hi Kristina,

Here's my card for this week :

http://genevievecaissiee.blogspot.com/2008/07/kwci-no-14.html

Enjoy
Genevieve

July 2, 2008 @ 11:55 PM
83
 

I am new, so hi! I discovered your blog over a week ago and bookmarked i