Friday, March 19, 2010

Poppy Seed Challenge #2


Lisa Johnson has another challenge for us.  When I saw 'polka dots' I knew I had to participate in this one!  I just received my March Release package from Papertrey Ink and I am in love with the new Hawaiian Shores color. (Who isn't?? It's gorgeous!) So here is what I came up with.


I love the bright orange and blue paired with the light green.  When I stamped the vase I was a little annoyed at the light space in the middle so I restamped it, but I ended up liking the one with the light space - almost looks like the sunlight is shining on it.  

I worked on a bunch of other cards today too, but I'm submitting them to Paper Crafts Stamping Royalty Card Contest. I've never submitted anything before, but decided 'why not?'

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday!  Enjoy the weekend!
~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores, Spring Moss, Pretty Pastels PP,  Orange striped paper by DCWV in the Animal Crackers stack.
Stamps: Asian Fusion
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Orange Marmalade Distress Ink by Ranger
Other: Hawaiian Shores Bitty Dot ribbon, Hawaiian Shores buttons, Small Scallop Die

18 comments:

Elizabeth S. said...

I love this card!! The colors are terrific!! I also like the white on the vase, it gives it character and a nice touch.
I sure hope my order comes in soon, so I can play with the new Hawaiian Shores and the other goodies.

Lori said...

this card is a beauty anika!! good for you for submitting! i plan on doing this too at some point. have to get over my fear somewhat.....

Kara said...

I'm slowly becoming a Hawaiian Shores convert! Looks great!
Kara

Laurie said...

Very pretty! I love the colors!

Daniela F. said...

Beautiful card, Anika!! I love how you combined the Hawaiian Shores elements with orange and spring moss. I so hope my order comes soon :)

Gayatri said...

Anika! your card is elegant. Love the Asian Fusion stamp set and HS is such a beautiful color.Goes well with orange and spring moss too. Well done.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty card Anika! You're right, the orange looks great with HS. Nice take on the challenge. Hopefully I will get some time tomorrow to do Lisas challenge too!

Diane Jaquay said...

Very pretty! The orange vase really pops against the background colors!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

How pretty! Lucky you too. You have your Hawaiian Shores card stock!

Paulina said...

Lovely card, Anika! I can't wait until my Hawaiian Shores items arrive!

Side note: can I just say that whenever I see your avatar pic I always mentally say how gorgeous you are? If you weren't such a great cardmaker, I'd say you should be a model! ;)

Ann said...

Lovely - such unusual colour combination that is just right!

Sue Ann said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE ........

Deb said...

Gorgeous,love the vibrant colours.

Maggie said...

Great color combo....fun use of the Asian set (and don't worry about the vase...it makes it look "real"...if that makes sense).

Ingrid Danvers said...

What a beautiful card. HS looks great with orange. I can't wait for HS to arrive on my doorstep, but I think it will take another 2 weeks before it gets here.

Good luck on submitting!

Dana said...

Fantastic card Ankia...I too like the "highlight" area on the vase. Looks intentional! Good color combo too!

Lee Anne said...

Well, this is just a wonderful color combo! Your card is beautiful.

Bethany Paull said...

Beautiful! I love those colors together.