Amazingly, I have never played along with one of Kristina's color challenges before. But, that ended today. I have a couple of new books by my bedside and I am so tired of pulling the nearest thing to mark my page....a paper clip, a barrette, and my old standby, a kleenex! So, a bookmark seemed to be calling my name.
With Kristina's colors in mind, I riffled through my stamps and pulled out quite an assortment that have most definitely not received the love they deserve. First, I cut a piece of More Mustard down to size. Next, I stamped an antique map of Africa. Then, I stamped the sentiment and the Tim Holtz clock with Versamark and embossed with russet embossing powder. I stamped some vines randomly all over the cardstock (these were not embossed) for a tone on tone effect.
Not wanting to add any cream cardstock to the bookmark, I went through my options to include the color. Cream ink? Nope, don't have it. Cream rub-ons? Nope, none in a shape that would work for me. Hmmmmmmm.......what else do I have?? Then it came to me!! Prismacolor colored pencils!!! PC914, Cream, at my service! I know this seems so simple, but its a major light bulb tip moment for me!!! With my pencils, I pretty much have any color that could be used in a color challenge, even if I do not have it in ink, cardstock, or ribbon! I used the cream colored pencil to color the edges, as you would ink the edges with an ink pad. This light bulb moment just tickled me oh so pink....er, um, cream colored?!I finished the bookmark off with a Making Memories pebble clip at the top and matted the stamped More Mustard carstock on to a piece of Really Rust cardstock. One thing I want to note, I know that the embossing powder looks a bit different in color to the cardstock, but they really are the same color in real life.
I typically do not collage stamp. Yet, I had so much fun here and really like how it came out.....not to mention, all of the unused stamps and supplies that are feelin' the love with this simple little creation! :>
Supplies:
Cardstock: More Mustard, Really Rust - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Versamark - Tsukineko; Weathered Wood Distress Ink - Ranger
Stamps: Antique Maps - Sunday International; Decorative Flair (vine) - Stamped In Ink; Sentiment, Special Occasions - Marcella by K&Company; Clock, Life's Possibilities - Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous
Embossing Powder: Russet - The Herbarium
Embellishment: Travel Pebble Clips
Other: Prismacolor Colored Pencil
yeah for you for taking the color challenge plunge!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Yummy colors and that MM clip is just the touch!
What a cute bookmark! Glad you could join us for the challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat bookmark! I love all the texture you added to it. And they are wonderful to have around and superfun to make!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen. I love your bookmark.
ReplyDeleteHi again. Tracey here I wanted to see if my picture showed up this time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I love the collage effect :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great bookmark! I actually have 'make a bookmark' on my to do list. I don't read often... well... at all really unless you count blogs but I am hoping a pretty bookmark might motivate me! :-) Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. You have some wonderful creations on yours!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! Tracey....LOVE seeing your smiling face on here! :>:>
ReplyDeleteA real work of art!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Love the design!
ReplyDeleteYou're so darling! Looks like we were "on the same page today!" Yeah for us! Great job with the challenge, doll! I'm VERY proud of you! This is not only beautiful but useful! Yeee Haw!
ReplyDeletewow if that's your first attempt at the challenge - I can't wait to see what you come up with next - well done
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Now I really need to get stuck into a good book........
ReplyDeleteYes, I have some of those kleenex bookmarks too ... love what you did with the colors ... the stamping is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love it when the lightbulb goes off like that and it all comes together? This turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYou have the collage technique mastered, my friend! What an awesome job! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I have never played that game before :) I will def. try it out next time I am at a loss of words with my blog. Thanks, as always, for your comments on my blog. I agree - we have very similar paths!
ReplyDeleteGreat bookmark, I normally use a piece of paper so I think I might make myself one. Yeah for your first challenge! It probably won't be your last. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first time playing along with the challenge....beware girl! They are sooo addicting! But LOTS of fun! :) LOVE your bookmark and your blog! Thanks for taking a minute to comment on my cards...it means a lot!
ReplyDeleteTake care!! :)
Very cute bookmark! I love all the detail! Be careful, these color challenges are addicting! :) Hugs, Mona
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment! I love that you made a bookmark, something you needed! It has such fun texture to it.. hope to see you next week with our 2nd color challenge!! I'm not sure what it is actually, lol. It's a piece of old jewelry, I do know that. My Mom picked it up for me at a garage sale in Ohio. I've been waiting paitently to use it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card shape, and that bookmark is super original. Great job!
ReplyDeleteFun idea! These color challenges are so much fun, glad you could join. Fabulous card for the color combo.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good life!
Terri E.
Love how it turned out Karen! I have been tempted to make some bookmarks out of some Amy Butler scrapbooking paper I saw at Walmart. You have inspired me to get started!
ReplyDeleteIt`s very beautiful, great job!
ReplyDeleteget out of town chick! this is the BESTEST bookmark ever! totally awesome job with the challenge. (i have yet to play along) now, i need to go make a book mark. i am currently using an old scrap piece of paper.
ReplyDeletelove it...pretty and useful.
ReplyDelete1st time? oh my... good for you! hehe... but let me remind you... this can be really addictive' ... good luck! to more color challenges' yepee! very nice bookmark by the way :)
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I'm lovin' the pretty bookmark!!!The colors are perfect!!! xOxO
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is really nice!! And you'll be able to admire it over and over!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Fabulous job with the challenge and some wonderful collage stamping!
ReplyDeleteI think the bookmark is just fabulous! And what a great idea to use the prima pencils to do the edges. This is a lightbulb moment for me...lol. I will definately have to try this myself. Thank you for the tip and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bookmark Karen! I love the colors, and the stamp collage is stunning! I´ll have to try it one day. I´m so bussy at the moment, that I haven´t had time to do anything lately. My best friend is having a wedding party (she and her guy eloped to South Africa and got married in November). I don´t know how it happened, but I seem to have said I can make the place settings, and the wedding cake.... Hmmm... I think my brain have to give my mouth a serious talk. It shouldn´t go of like that checking in with me first....
ReplyDeleteSiri
Beautiful creation indeed!!! Love the added bling at the top and your color scheme is spot on!!! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen! I love the bookmark you created! So many lovely layers of details! What a treasure indeed! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow - great stamping! You may not do collage stamping often, but you sure look like a pro! I really love the way you have woven in all those subtle layers!
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