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It’s All About The Colour

July 19, 2019 4 Comments

It’s been ages since I took part in a design challenge so today was going to be the day. Then I received an email reminder about The Paper Players colour challenge PP450 and couldn’t resist.

STRIKING COLOUR PALETTE

The combination of Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green is really striking. Immediately I thought of sky, grass and water and actually started a project in that direction. Then I decided that was a bit obvious so did a complete 180 to go with a very graphic design.

Simple thank you card with barcode inspired bold stripes of colour created using the Tropical Chic Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #simplestamping

I began with the “thank you” sentiment from the Tropical Chic Stamp Set, and using Blueberry Bushel ink stamped it onto a strip of Whisper White card. Then I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) to mount it onto a strip of Blueberry Bushel Card.

Next I found a larger piece of Blueberry Bushel Card in my scrap tin and some strips of Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green Card. I must admit that I played around quite a bit with layers and angles, then spotted the ‘barcode’ image in Tropical Chic. That sealed the deal.

Using more liquid glue I added a strip of Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue to my larger Blueberry Bushel piece. Like the barcode, I varied the width of the Blueberry Bushel borders to add interest. Then I fixed the layered sentiment straight onto the other layers.

Finally I attached the whole assembled piece to the front of a Thick Whisper White Card base with liquid glue.

Close up of simple thank you card with barcode inspired bold stripes of colour created using the Tropical Chic Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #simplestamping

FINISHING TOUCHES

As the ‘barcode’ had inspired the arrangement on the front it seemed only fitting that I use the image to complete my project.

Using Blueberry Bushel ink I stamped a column up the right-hand edge of a layer of Whisper White Card. Then I fixed this layer inside the card base.

Then once I’d stamped another column of ‘barcodes’ up the right-hand edge on the front of a Whisper White Medium Envelope I was done.

Well this is definitely not my usual style, but it makes a change from all the colouring and fussy-cutting I’ve been doing. This really is #simplestamping at its simplest.

MY INSPIRATION

Challenge logo for The Paper Players color challenge PP450 - Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green.

So here’s the logo for The Paper Players challenge PP450 that prompted me to use colour in a very different way today.

Thanks Leanne for the inspiration!

PRODUCT LIST

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Tropical Chic Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Tropical Chic Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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  1. LeAnne M Pugliese says

    July 19, 2019 at 10:25 am

    This is a great graphic creation, and a wonderful way to use up those little bits and pieces of scrap cardstock! The “barcode” is a perfect addition! Thanks so much for playing with my colors this week at the Players, hope you come back soon!

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    • Tracy Elsom says

      July 19, 2019 at 10:28 am

      Thank you Leanne

      Reply
  2. Ann Schach says

    July 19, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Wow! I LOVE this bold, clean and simple design, Tracy. How perfect for creating a variety of cards, simply be switching out the sentiment and color combinations! Thank you for sharing with The Paper Players!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      July 19, 2019 at 11:31 am

      Thank you Ann

      Reply

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