Saturday, March 28, 2009

OCC Color Challenge, plus a TSG Sneak Peek Preview #1!!!


Happy Saturday!!!

My goodness this week has gone by in a flash....I was a busy little Stamper and I'm happy to show you two cards today!!!

My first one is for the OCC Challenge - Kim has challenged us to use this Color Combo - More Mustard, Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy!!! Please visit the OCC blog for all the Samples and all the other info.

Oh my, I really had to think about this Color Combo, but after searching for a perfect Stamp Set - I came a cross the *Happy Harmony* Set and figured it would be perfect for the task.

I used the Mojo79 Sketch for my layout. The Not Quite Navy DP is from the Hostess Level I Patterns Pack featured in the past SU Catalog. The Ribbon is from American Crafts. I also used a new EK Success Punch (Michael's) on the top and bottom of the Bashful Blue CS. At the end I added the big Silver Brads.

For all the close ups please visit the OCC ladies on their blog - Cindy, Jennifer, Lori, Kim, Vicki, Frances, Robin, Loretta and Jenny.

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If you saw a different card earlier, well I goofed....Yikes!!! I guess I was confused - LOL???
This is the *official* right post now - LOL. This card is for the There She Goes - Blog Hop!!!

Well - let me show you the right one we are *featuring* - this Set is called *Cupcake Mix & Match* - designed by Nina Brackett.


The layout is again from the Mojo79 Sketch. I used a monochromatic look on my card using Basic Gray and White.

The DP is from the upcoming *Walk in the Park* Collection. The Punch is from Martha Stewart (Michael's). Of course I had to add my favorite Silver Pearls to spice up the card....LOL!!!

At last I added the Organza Ribbon and raised the main panel up with Stampin Dimensionals.

Since I'm the last in the blog hop line - I want to make sure you get to see all the other Trendsetters as well - REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO COMMENT ON ALL THE BLOGS IN ORDER TO WIN THIS AWESOME SET!!!! Jessica Knutsen, Angela Jones, Becky Carafa, Christi Thorsen, Faith Hofrichter, Holly McMillen, Jessie Rone, Joanne Grzelak, Jodi Collins, Julie Lacey , Makiko Jones and Gabby (our Guest Designer).

Hope you'll come back tomorrow when I have the right post again...he,he,he?!? ~TFL~

82 comments:

The Minister's Wife said...

Oh my goodness, that little chick is just too stinkin cute!!! And your basket to go with it is just adorable. Wow!! Can't wait to see the rest of the new things.

NinaB said...

I can't tell you what a privilege it is for me that you make this beautiful card with my stamps! I've been a follower for awhile and never imagined that I'd draw something you would make into a card with. And, here it is. Thank you so much for sharing your gift.

Amber Hight said...

Dang girl, I'm loving that OCC card! That color combo is YUMMALICIOUS and I can't wait to get in on it:D Love the other cards too, so sweet:) Have a great weekend Silke!

Denise Marzec said...

Your OCC card is beautiful and I think I might need to try those colors together if I can find some time. Your chick card with that recessed window and grass under the chicks is adorable. The basket....well, OMG, that's just STINKIN' CUTE! I'm off to check out the template you linked up....I love it!

StampOwl said...

WOw ...love your OCC card those colors are superb on that card. Cute little chick card perfect for Easter. Love the shape of the Easter basket too

Julie said...

Gorgeous, Silke! They are both lovely! Can't wait to try that OCC color combo later today...looks gorgeous!!

Jami said...

wow, I'm loving it all! The chick is to cute!

Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) said...

Oh my word! Both cards are wonderful and that basket is precious. The recessed window and half egg shell on the grass are precious!

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

That little chick is so cute and what a great card!

Melissa Craig said...

Your cards are very pretty! But where's the cupcakes? Nice job on the colors and presentation.

Caryl P said...

Silke, your cards are amazing as always. That basket is too cute for words!

Becky Carafa said...

Wowie, your TSG card is stunning! I LOVE the monochromatic look! And your OCC card is beautiful too, love that set!

LorettaL said...

Silke, your harmony OCC card is stunning! That navy stripe paper is amazing here.

I keep forgetting I have that happy harmony set!!! What's so sad is I love that sentiment and keep forgetting where it is.

Lisa H. said...

wow! I love this black and white card-it is sooo classy! TFS!

k prakken said...

Both cards are beautiful. Love the TSG card in the gray and white.

janaz said...

Wow - i love the monochromatic and the silver pearls ... they remind me of candy! :)

~amy~ said...

FABulous cards Silke!! You always do such lovely work!!

Crystal said...

How fab...using grey tones....
love it!!!

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

Absolutely stunning...BOTH of them!! I've been a fan of your work for a long time... it's so consistently GORGEOUS!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Your OCC card is so pretty, I love that stamp set. Love your black and white, very striking.

Carol L said...

Both cards are great, but I'm really drawn to the OCC sample! Those colors are really rockin' together! Love the floral image and how one flower is popped up! Beautiful as always!
Congrats to Carol for winning the blog candy! Woohoo!!
Have a great weekend!
Carol

Dawn Easton said...

Silke, your OCC card is awesome...you rocked those colours girl!! Love the popped flower!

Your second card is so elegant and you are such an enabler...I'll need those silver pearls...now to go find them! LOL!

Have a fab weekend!

Unknown said...

My goodness. This set looks good no matter what colors it's done in. Love the monochromatic look on it too.

Jenn said...

Gorgeous cards Silke! The second card is absolutely stunning! Love the color combo! :D

sandyh50 said...

I love the elegance of black and white card!

Sarah said...

This is so elegant and beautiful!! I love the colors that you picked!

Christy said...

taht color combo is awesome soooooooooooo elegant!!

Gabby said...

OH MY WORD!!! I speechless!!! Gorgeous...absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I'm such a lucky girl to be working alongside such AWESOME talent! *blush*

Gabby

Roxy said...

Nice!

Jackie Pedro said...

Gorgeous cards, Silke! Love your OCC card and the basic gray and white is soooooo elegant!!

Scrappy said...

Amazing! That is a gorgeous card!

Jennifer Meyer said...

Hi Silke :) Both cards are amazing! You rocked the color challenge on the OCC and the wedding card is stunning!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Jennifer :)

Amy Kolling said...

I don't even know what to say....your blog was last for a reason....They saved the best for last!! Stunning card!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Silke. I adore these stamps. I'm "hopping" to win. OMG..my daughter would say Mom!!!! lol

Simone said...

There are so many gorgeous cards on your blog ... It's a delight to look around here. These both cards are gorgeous too!!! So amazing. I really love them!
Simone

Beth S said...

Love you card. Black and white is always classic.

Jenny Gropp said...

Both cards are so awesome. I so admire your clean style. Your cards are so striking! I seem unable to leave ANY white space!!!

Robin McK said...

Silke,

Both of these cards are stunning! TFS!

Lynne Phelps said...

Cute pcake! I love designs that are perfect for paper piecing and coloring. This one looks perfect for a wedding!

Robin said...

Gorgeous card Silke!!! I love how you did the flowers.
Robin

Kelli Hull said...

Great card, I really like the mono look, I just never pull it off... **sigh** one day maybe....

Vicki G said...

Both of your cards are amazing Silke, but your OCC card is SOOO elegant!!! Beautiful!!!!


Vicki

Hope said...

Seriously that is an elegant, beautiful card...what a perfect wedding card or a silver anniversary!! LOVE IT!

Hope J

Anonymous said...

This a definately a WOW!

Kate Z.

Ida said...

Terrific card. Black/White is such a fabulous color scheme.

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There She Goes Clear Stamps said...

Beautiful job Silke! The monochromatic colors make this look so elegant!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

WOW, very elegant in all black and white. The bling adds so much. Can't wait for the full reveal - EEEE!

~Meredith

Simone said...

Wow Silike, du hat dich ja sowas von übertroffen.
Beide Karten sind ein Traum.
Love Simone

Unknown said...

Both cards are super gorgeous, Silke!!

akagreenhouse said...

Wow! The black and white look is really wonderful! Really, really cool! Thanks for sharing with us. Cathy

Jodi Collins said...

Simply STUNNING Silke! (say that three times fast!! LOL!!). Seriously, this card is a VISION!!!

Basement Stamper said...

Love what you did with the navy/mustard card, looks great!

Joanne (jojot) said...

wellll....I came back for a second look and realized my first comment somehow did not register......

I knew you would have a stunner....an elegant card with this set and I was right.....I love the elegance of the black and white and the clean layout.....beautiful work, as always

Jerri Kay said...

Both cards are absolutely stunning Silke, Kim chose fabulous colors for the OCC Challenge!

Nancy Riley said...

WHAT A POST!!! This is one amazing pair of cards! Oh, the talent!!!

Jennifer McGee said...

What an elegant card! Love it.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Love the black and white colors!

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Heather P. said...

What fabulous cards, Silke!

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful cards, Silke! Love the image you chose for the color combo, and the black/white TSG card is stunning!

Michele Lourenco said...

very pretty B&W wedding card. just perfect!

Lisa Brown said...

Both cards are gorgeous! I LOVE Happy Harmony and so glad to see it again on your card! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!

Stamp and Smile said...

AWWW Silke... Both of your cards are VERY PRETTY! I love the MS lace border punch used on the black/white card... and the layering on the OCC card is AWESOME!! I love the colors too... Smiles! :)

Lynda Benden said...

These are both beautiful Silke! I LOVE the black and white card ~ of course and your OCC card is gorgeous!!! I haven't seen Not Quite Navy look that good, ever!!! LOL!!

Sabrina Jackson said...

BREATHTAKING both of them, girl!!!! It really is like opening a gift every time I get your updates. Hugs, Sabrina

Kay D said...

Well, who'd of thought that color combo with a cake could look so fantastic? It's almost "regal" I think is the word I'm looking for.
Just stunning.

LorieR said...

This is so elegant. I love it. TFS

Cher said...

very nicely done! elegant...ty for sharing cher

Stampin Cats said...

Beautiful. I weould like to case this for my daughters weeding cards. Her colors are blue/yellow. I think I could make this work.

Mary Fish said...

I'm ga ga over the color scheme. The layout is impeccable, as always. Hugs, Mary

Anne Laflamme said...

Wow... I love your card... very classic.. mixt for the colors is a success... sorry for my english... I'm french..

Unknown said...

Your card is very elegant and stunning! LOVE IT!

None None said...

beautiful card - I love the classic color combo you used as it is so elegant and refined. Thanks for sharing!

Gail said...

how eligant!

miju miju said...

cute cupcake - love it.
K.

America said...

Both of these cards are so elegant and really BEAUTIFULLY designed. You're an inspiration Silke! Thanks!

Vickilyn said...

This card is GORGEOUS!! I love it!

Carol Dee said...

How elegant this is in the monochromatic colors.

Julia Aston said...

This is SO elegant in the black and white Silke ! beautiful card!

Mandy said...

WOW....love the black and white combo of this.

Allison said...

Wow! these are gorgoeus cards!

jami {sgtStamper} said...

LOVE them both - that monochromatic one totally rocks!!! Gorgeous!

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