Saturday, April 25, 2009

OCC Challenge - Use your favorite...., IC177, WT215 Beautiful Things

Happy Saturday everyone!!! I had so much fun seeing all of your *recycled* cards this past week!!! You guys are soooo super creative - thank you for playing along :)!!!

This will be my last week hosting the OCC Challenge, but don't you worry there are more awesome Challenges already lined up for May!!!

For this week I'm challenging you to use *YOUR* favorite Color Combo!!! My favorite Combo is Black, Red and White!!! Can't go wrong with them - LOL!!! For all the Samples and more info on how to play along please stop by the OCC Blog!!!

My Guest Designer this week is Julia Betemps . Julia is the owner of Little Paper Shop!!! If you are not familiar with the Little Paper Shop, please make sure to swing by the the LSP Blog to subscribe!!! Julia always has some fun Challenges going on too!!!

The LPS had a brand spankin' new Release this past week and Julia is generously offering two Stamp Sets. One from the new Release called *Butterflies* and the second one is *Beautiful Things*. Hope you all play along???

Here is my card...
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I haven't used this beautiful SU Set - Fresh Cuts in a while. For the layout I used the TECC62 Sketch. This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

The DP is from the Patterns Pack Design Collection (Hostess Level I Set) from the last Catalog.

The Real Red CS was pierced. The circles were done with the Nestie's. the 7/8" Black Satin Ribbon is from Walmart. Plus I added the large Silver Pearls (Michael's) on each side. Each of the panels were raised with Stampin Dimensionals.

Hope you like it???

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Here is another card. I used the beautiful Fresh Cuts Set again.

The card base measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I cut the image into panels and layered them with Black CS. Next I layered them onto Whisper White and Real Red CS. The whole panel was raised with Stampin Dimensionals.

Before I added the the image onto the card base I attached the Styled Silver Label Holder with the 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon.

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Next is my card for the IC177 - Kleenex and for the WT215 - using White, white and more white!!! You all know it's right up my alley :)

I chose this cute little box for my inspiration. I used - *Beautiful Things* from Little Paper Shop this is one of the Set's that you will be able to win by participating in the OCC Challenge :)!!!

Of course I had to use my favorite Color Combo - Black, Red and White !!!

I really like the two-step stamp images, because I can accomplish so may different looks with them. Make sure to stop by the LSP gallery for more ideas!!!

I randomly inked the flowers and added the leaves on each side. Next I decorated them with my favorite Silver Pearls (Michael's).

The sentiment was inked in Basic Black and punched out with the Large Oval Punch layered onto the new Scalloped Oval Punch found in the new Occasions Mini Catalog. I also pierced right below sentiment. The image panel and the sentiment were raised with Stampin Dimensionals.

Hope I have inspired you to play along??? Have a wonderful weekend!!! ~Silke~

26 comments:

Robin said...

Gorgeous cards!! I love black, red and white too. It always makes such a dramatic statement. Your challenges for April were so fun Silke!

Cindy Haffner said...

Silke your cards are so striking, red is always such a wow color. Have a great week-end, hug from Cindy

Allison said...

These cars are all stunning. That colour combo is one of my favorites!

Dawn Easton said...

Wowzers girl, these are all AMAZING!

LorettaL said...

Silke, these are all over the moon amazing!!!

Jenny Gropp said...

Love the color combo -- also a fave of mine. Wonderful cards Silke! As usual! Have a great weekend!

StampOwl said...

This color combo is always a winner and so are yours

Julie said...

These are all absolutely gorgeous, Silke! Love the red, white and black color combo! Very striking! Can't wait to try this challenge later! :)

Vicki G said...

Silke, this is just Beautiful!!! So elegant and I love the colour combination, one of my favourite!!!!

Vicki

Teresa said...

Your color combos are very inspirational. It's not one I use a lot. Are the cards are wonderful.

Jackie Pedro said...

Love this combo, Silke! Stunning cards....

Joanne (jojot) said...

Consider a virtual high five coming your way.....I, too, agree that black, red, and white is the most fabulous color combo.....and your cards...they are breathtaking...wowza...take a bow for these (and really all your cards)

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

This is definitely one of my favorite color combos and you've showcased them beautifully...GORGEOUS cards!!!

Jennifer Meyer said...

LOVE the trio of cards Silke! I just LOVE your color combination on all three! Thanks for a wonderful round of challenges on the OCC!

Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs & Smiles, Jennifer :)

Jeanette - said...

Silke - these are all beautiful!!! I love the red, white and black!

**Nancy** said...

Beautiful cards!!! I love this color combo!!! I just did a few cards using this same combo!!

Jerri Kay said...

Stunning Silke, fabulous designs with striking colors! Very elegant girl!

Silli said...

fabby cards Silke... Love the colors... Beautiful work! Hugs Silke

Mary Fish said...

They would sell a lot more of those Kleenex boxes if they used your design instead. Wonderful inspiraiton. Loved what you did with red, white and black. I have no idea what my favorite combo would be . . . must ponder on that one!

Hugs, Mary

Carol L said...

Holy Moley, these cards are gorgeous! I LOVE red, white, and black together! It might just be my favorite color combo too once I put the purples away! LOL Each card is better than the previous one. Such gorgeous creations, all in one post! You go girl!!!
Carol

lilpunkinsmimi said...

LOVE THESE! Thanks so much for sharing!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

*sigh*...oh how I am lovin' your black/red/white cards! Each one is stunning, yet has a personality of its own. WOW!! You are more than amazing!!

DragonflyBlissCardshop said...

Hi!
I have never personally just used black, white, red as a color scheme. It looks so crisp and fresh. I think I will try it out.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Zimtschnecke said...

Wow, 3 wirklich geniale Karten in einer wunderschönen Farbkombination! Bin echt begeistert... ich steh einfach auf schwarz-weiß plus eine Farbe, das sieht immer genial aus! Dickes Kompliment für Deine Karten! ;-)

Und vielen lieben Dank für Dein Kommentar auf meinem Blog! ;-)

Liebe Grüße

Bine

Julia said...

Gorgeous combo Silke!!!They are all stunning! You are making me change my mind on the colors I chose ; )

Stamp and Smile said...

So STUNNING Silke!! All 3 cards are so fun and your color combo ROCKS... rich and classy looking! Love those silver pearls from Michael's!! I hope to shop at one on Friday... Can you see my smile from your house? LOL! I'll check out the OCC Challenge next... a bit behind! Smiles and keep the creative talent coming.. :)

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