Friday, March 8, 2013

CFC #93: Color Blocking



This week's challenge at CAS-ual Fridays is to explore color blocks using ink, cardstock, or anything else you can dream up. And to sweeten the pot, there is a $25 gift certificate from cutcardstock.com for the winning card.



Rather than use right-angled blocks of color, I used shaped blocks of color, and incorporated an ombre pattern. I added a small flower punch to all the flat die pieces. The sentiment is embossed in white to tie in with the frame of the die, and is from Only You by CAS-ual Friaday's Stamps.


The other pieces are 3D flowers, made by a few cuts in the die (for more specific instructions, see the cut lines at the bottom of this post.) Looking from this side, you can see a hint of the color underneath the card.

Thanks for looking!
-Kelly

Some may recognize these shapes and colors on this card. The leftovers were used to make a monogram.

Thanks Lyndal, Taheerah, and Tasnim for mentioning the Moxie Fab Ombre Challenge! I'll link up there as well.
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  1. LyndalMarch 8, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Just PERFECTION Kelly - this would totally ROCK the Moxie Fab Ombre Challenge too!
    http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2013/03/card-creations-week-ombre-challenge.html

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  2. Virginia L.March 8, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful!! Love your amazing use of diecut and colors!!

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  3. Loly BordaMarch 8, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    Wow! So beautiful!!!

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  4. MichelleMarch 8, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Beautiful! Wow!!!

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  5. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 8, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    OKAY! This is about the most amazing piece of artwork I have ever seen in a card! AAAAAh MAZING!

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  6. lostinpaperMarch 8, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Absolutely fantastic and so totally pinned!

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  7. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Absolutely EPIC! It looks like it took forever! So stunning!

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  8. TaheerahMarch 8, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Oh my *goodness* - this is *stunning* Kelly!! I am just blown away by this. You really see supplies in a completely unique way and the results are breathtaking!!

    PS: you need to enter this into the Card Creations Ombre Challenge over at PC! You have to!!

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  9. MarionMarch 8, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Oh Wow! Stunning!

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  10. Lisa EltonMarch 8, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Perfection Kelly...nuff said!

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  11. Kristie GouletMarch 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Amazing! I love everything you do with this die!

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  12. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    amazing, just flat out incredibly amazing!!!

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  13. ArdythMarch 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Oh my - no wonder you've been so quiet this week! This is gorgeous!

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  14. Suzanne RussellMarch 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Ooh & AAh and FABULOUS!

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  15. Miriam PrantnerMarch 8, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    You are seriously brilliant! This is fantastic! What a lot of detail work, but so worth the effort!

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  16. Marlena M.March 8, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Stunning work Kelly! I love the white frame and flower pieces. The result is fabulous!

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  17. TasnimMarch 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    oh my this is so Gorgeous!! It has to be my favorite of them all! I just love this Ombre look! I think you can submit it for the Moxie Fab Ombre challenge as well :)

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  18. RebeccaMarch 8, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I Love, Love, Love this card! It just jumped off the page this morning.

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  19. Sue McRaeMarch 8, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Fabulous design and gorgeous use of colour!

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  20. DarnellMarch 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Just brilliant, Kelly. Your card is an absolute standout in the line-up of DT cards!!

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  21. SanketiMarch 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Stunning Kelly!
    Love the ombre!

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  22. MeghanMarch 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Incredibly creative and so beautiful!

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  23. BobbyMarch 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    My mouth is still open in amazement. Cut off the sentiment and this would be wonderful wall art.

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  24. SeattleStamperMarch 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    There is NOTHING simple about this card but wow, it's a stunner! I agree with Bobby, this needs to be wall art.

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  25. alexandra s.m.March 8, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    again...absolutely BREATHTAKING Kelly!
    Bravo!!

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  26. JoyceMarch 8, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Ack!!! This is brilliant and gorgeous. You are still rocking that quatrefoil. I love your ombre color blocking. It is like color blocking to the power of 2.

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  27. KaraMarch 9, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Just stunning!!

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  28. Nancy GuseMarch 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Kelly!!! WOW!! You are amazing!!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    WOWOWOWOW ... I've just about managed to lift my chin off the floor ... it hit the desk, went straight through and left a dint in the wood underneath! Love what you've done (again) with the quatrefoil, the ombre look, the precision placement of the tiny flowers ... totally breathtaking! It's always a joy to pay you a visit! Anita :)

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  30. My Paper EpiphanyMarch 10, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Stunning! Now 'm lost for words.....

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  31. Chriss BlagraveMarch 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Breathtaking and stunning!

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  32. JJ BoltonMarch 11, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Totally gorgeous! You nailed that ombre:) And seriously, they need to rename that coverplate "The Kelly"! XOXO

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  33. Leigh PennerMarch 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    This is amazing, Kelly! AMAZING!

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  34. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    The ombre is so very pretty, another WOW WOW WOW creation!!!!

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  35. Sybrina KMarch 11, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Kelly,

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the ombre look -- and the elegance and delicacy of your design.

    Thank you so very much for the kind words you left when visiting Scrapping with Purpose.

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  36. Keren BakerMarch 12, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    Wow- so original and gorgeous! Love the idea of the highlighting with another shape. Genius!

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  37. Jackie RockwellMarch 12, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    This card is PERFECTION! Just AMAZING in every way!!!

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  38. prathimaMarch 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    OMG! The colors r such a treat to the eyes!!!

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  39. Angie TiemanMarch 13, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Whew! I am late getting to this party, but here I am...with my jaw on the floor as usual! You are such a GENIUS! I bow down! :)

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  40. donna mikasaMarch 14, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    The texture here is absolutely amazing! I'm bowing to you, Ms. Quatrefoil!

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  41. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    WOW Kelly! This is one amazing card! There's so much happening and it still is beautifully CAS. You're awesome! *Ü*

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  42. MarybethMarch 14, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Oh my gosh! Amazing my friend!

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  43. Karen DunbrookMarch 15, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    fab card...

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  44. goldfishMarch 17, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    this is AMAZING.....

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  45. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorApril 2, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Hey Kelly! Thanks for linking this up to the Ombre Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly

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