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Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #2


Another foray into the land of great color combos by Dawn McVey...This time I was inspired by a really cute gift bag (scroll down...).  It has taken me a while to appreciate teal and green together, but the combo has grown on me.  I used the chalkboard technique for this card--such a great way to get vibrant colors onto a dark background.

Here's a closeup of the bow--I've never done one like this on a card before.
And the inspiration bag...
Paper: PTI White, SU Taken With Teal
Ink: PTI Fresh Snow
Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics, Friends 'Til the End
Other: PTI white satin ribbon, SU pastels--Taken with Teal, white and Green Galore
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  1. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    This is adorable! Love the neat clean lines...and BTW - I ♥ your new hair-do :) You look great as a brunette. Have a great day!!

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  2. Joan BMarch 30, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Perfect!

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  3. Terri Trotter EarleyMarch 30, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Really fun bag and bow. Fabulous job on the color challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  4. BeccaMarch 30, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    You did an awesome job combining the color challenge and your inspiration piece. I've read about that chalkboard technique but never tried it. Your card has me ready to give it a try.

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  5. ReganMarch 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    faaaaaabulous!!!

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  6. SarahMarch 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Just wanted to say... I LOVE the title of your blog! :-) LOVE it!

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  7. Lynn P.March 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  8. IamDerbyMarch 30, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    This is so cute! Nicely done!

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  9. Scrapping JulieMarch 31, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    awesome! i love it

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  10. TabithaMarch 31, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Fantastic card Cheryl!

    Love the colors and I really love the sentiment!

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  11. Charlene AustinMarch 31, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Cheryl! I can't believe I didn't know you started a blog. I am so oblivious sometimes!! It's great and your card is PERFECT for your bag.

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  12. waiting4loveMarch 31, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    You are so creative! I love all of your creations where is your store?

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  13. Maria L.April 1, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Wonderful card!!! Love the sentiment and your inspiration piece was perfect for the challenge this week. LOVE all the polka dots - soooo fun.

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  14. WinterApril 1, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    This is so cute! It looks just like bag! Great job!

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  15. ~kelly marie~April 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I love the way you tied the ribbon! Great card!

    PS. Best-blog-name-EVER! :)

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  16. care-inApril 1, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I totally thought at was patterned paper before I read your post. I'm off to find out about this chalkboard technique.

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  17. Dana GustafsonApril 1, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I love that you used the cute bag as inspo! Now you have a perfectly matching card :) Great job

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  18. MelissaApril 2, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Very pretty Cheryl! I have never done a bow like that either and I've never even heard of chalkboard technique...off to google!

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  19. DeannaApril 7, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Totally love it!

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