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Jul 8, 2021

Color Throwdown 650

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Today I am joining the Color Throwdown #650

This card features a very old stamp that I've had since 2007 at least.
 
I started off with looking for some patterned paper that I though would work well with the colors (Yellow, Gray, Black & White).  -  I happened upon a piece in my stash that I just loved so that became the basis for my card.
 
The yellow is much more subtle then the inspiration photo but I liked the leafy pattern that the paper had.  Next I decided to use a piece of Barely Banana (old SU retired color) card stock and a border punch (EK Success).  - I search high & low for stamps that I though would go with this paper and ended up picking out this Geisha by JudiKins that I've had forever.  Next up I wanted a sentiment that reflected, peace, tranquility or harmony.  
 
Wouldn't you know it I did not have a single stamp in my stash that was what I was looking for.  I went to a couple of local stores to see if they had anything and finally decided that I would have to go with something else. - So I will say upfront the sentiment is not stamped.  I typed it out on the computer and printed it off on card stock.  
 
Card Base, Basic Black, Punched border, Barely Banana, Circles are Whisper White and Basic Black.
 
I edged the white circle with a Barely Banana ink pad that surprisingly still has decent ink in it. 
 
The Geisha was colored with Prisma Color Pencils and blended with Gamsol.  I fussy cut her out and mounted her on top the circle with foam tape. - To finish off the card I added 3 small black pearls.

4 comments:

  1. This is a great color combination and what you put together is perfect. Since my stamp collection isn't real big, I've printed things out before. It's a nice way to get exactly what you want the card to say.

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  2. LOVE LOVE the color scheme and your card is a wow for me

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  3. Your Asian inspired card is so beautiful in the Throwdown colors! So glad you were able to join us!

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  4. Stamped or printed, your card is amazing -- great image, great paper too

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