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Friday, January 14, 2011

CSS Color Challenge Blog Hop

Wow, it seems like it has been forever since the CSS gals hopped!  We are kicking off 2011 with a color challenge.  We are using the colors that Gina chose for this weeks StampTV Color Spotlight Challenge.  If you have arrived here after checking out Lori's amazing creation, then you are in the right spot.  If not, you can head back to StampTV and start from the beginning


My card is clean and simple.......easier said than done!  I used this sweet heart from Tami's Hopeful Hearts set.  I wasn't sure about using these colors with this layout, but I really like how it turned out.  I used the FTL122 sketch as my layout inspiration.  The Fresh Asparagus panels were embossed with the Textile Texture Cuttlebug EF and the Sweet Corn panels were embossed with the Script Cuttlebug EF.  The Red Hot scallop strip was embossed with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug EF.  Ya gotta love that Cuttlebug!

I won't keep you long as my pal Melissa Shultz has more eye candy for you to check out!



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71 comments:

  1. LoriJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful Melissa!! Love what you did with the sketch, I couldn't come up with anything!!

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  2. Giovana January 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    This is gorgeous Melissa!!

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  3. Theresa MomberJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful! I love the four panel design!

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  4. Carla S.January 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Beautiful card, Melissa! Love the embossed squares and the heart!

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  5. Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70)January 14, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh wow! I love you CAS card! The layout with the colors, embossing, and image are so sweet!

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  6. CarolinaJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    You rocked the sketch and the colors Melissa - love all the texture you added and the CAS design is just perfect!

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  7. AnnikaJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    so elegant and beautiful - absolutely stunning. The texture really ads that special "something" factor!
    Hugs
    Annika

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  8. Sue VanDeVusseJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Oh Melissa, you did the CAS design beautifully! I love the different textures that you combined.

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  9. Cat TidwellJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Love the embossing of the panels like that, gorgeous!

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  10. MiesjeJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I really love it. The embossed squares are perfect. Love it!

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  11. CheriJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I like the colors too, Melissa. Your red heart just pops this whole CAS design. Great job.

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  12. DebJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Love this CAS design, Melissa! Love how you used texture for the sentiment panel in the sketch!

    CANNOT wait to see you again! :)

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  13. Kay SJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    This is really cool, Melissa! I really like the squares with the different embossing and the red heart just pops. Very nice!

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  14. Payne Holler CardsJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    love those panels! heart pops...will be caseing this one!

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  15. MelanieJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    very pretty Melissa!

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  16. Karen (TLgirl353)January 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Melissa- I love the CAS look to this and it works wonderfully with these colors!

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  17. stampqueenJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Cute card - love the embossing!!!

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  18. JennieJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    What a FAB design Melissa! Love the way you used the two embossing folders and the sponging on the edges is just the perfect touch. Great design!! Looking forward to meeting you in CA :o)

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  19. joyJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Wonderful combination of embossing and that little heart is adorable!

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  20. buggin2stampJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What a cool layout. I love the embossed squares with the heart.

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  21. Betty NevilleJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Fabulous Melissa! Love the texture and design!

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  22. lisa808January 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    The heart looks very pretty on the embossed background.

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  23. CarolJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Great card, love the clean lines!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. RitaJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Simple looks great! :)

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  25. SharriJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Melissa, Gorgeous CAS card!!! I love the different textures of embossing behind the heart!

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  26. Judy I, St. Louis MOJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Great card. I really like the embossed squares.

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  27. SharonJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I love everything about this card. I esp. like the different textures.

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  28. LageneJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Pretty! Love all the textures!

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  29. TamaraJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    That would be a perfect card to give to my Hubby! Thats Perfect!

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  30. KevaJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oh, that's so cute! I really like the panels...very pretty!

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  31. scootingrannyJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    The colors did very well on this card. The embossing squares are a very good idea

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  32. GoldaJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Very nice.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Nice card, Melissa, pretty little heart!

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  34. Ink-PattieJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Simple card, but so pretty!

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  35. MarshaJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Turned out great !

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  36. Designs By SkyJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love clean and simple. tfs

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  37. AudreyJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Love your card you really made the colors POP°°

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  38. JudyJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great job!

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  39. DarlaJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Great card! Love those squares with the different embossing, great idea.

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  40. DarlaJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Nice card, love the embossing

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  41. DebraMJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    You did an awesome job with this......I love the embossed squares..great idea.

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  42. BarbJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love the clean and simple.

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  43. Karen DensonJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I love how you embossed each tiny square and then put them together. What a beautiful, unique card. I just love it.

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  44. jean w.January 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Love the embossing folders! This is a great way to use them! tfs!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Sweet!

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  46. JaneenJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    ooo, i like the reminder for the four squares, i had wanted to do that and forgot about it. it's wonderful with the embossing on the squares

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  47. Christine MacneilJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Love the CAS card! This one is really great.

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  48. LydiaJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    simple but very nice...love the embossing...

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  49. LoriJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    so very pretty

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  50. CynthiaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Great idea using the embossed panels with the heart! Thanks for the inspiration, Melissa.

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  51. ShellyJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    awesome card love it

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  52. Virginia WingoJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    This may be a CAS card but it sure has a lot going on for it. You did work that cuttlebug and all the texture came out beautiful. I can't believe you even did the strip. WOW!!!

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  53. §hawnie®January 16, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful job Melissa!
    ~Shawnie B

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  54. luvhymnsJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    The texture does make the card stand out but putting that red heart on it captures my smile.

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  55. DarleneJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    The embossing really makes this card, yes it is simple and clean which makes it unique and elegant!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    You are so creative to come up with something so beautiful! Those colors look great like that!

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  57. Pat JandacekJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    You nailed the colors and layout challenges! TFS

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  58. ValerieJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Love the design of your card, very creative!

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  59. BeejayJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Nice! Love the block design!

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  60. BooknplaysJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Great card!

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  61. Cheryl GJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Very nice!

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  62. CelesteJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    WOW! I love how you did those squares! I may have to case this idea...LOL The heart image is so pretty and I love how you made the red border on the side.

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  63. Joyce ThurstonJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I like the simple layouts the best.

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  64. Nana GriffinJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    A beautiful simple card!

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  65. Jenny H.January 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Simple is just wonderful! You did a great job!

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  66. DaveJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Very fine looking card, I like the layout.

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  67. SoniaJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    cute card, makes good use of the color pallette

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  68. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! I like your CAS card and what you did with the embossing. I also enjoy my Cuttlebug.
    Jean McGee

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  69. SusanJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I love the way you executed this card Melissa. The different embossed backgrounds and scalloped border give the card some texture and movement, but never detract from the focal image of the heart. Wonderful!

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love your card; it is simple but so elegant; thanks for sharing your idea with us.

    Joan
    MN

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  71. NewbieJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Very nice card! Love the embossed panels! And the beautiful heart! Good job!

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