MY WATERCOLOR FLOWERBOX…..
The SUO challenge for this week is Banners, Banners. 🙂 I am so not the banner girl. Or so I think. I actually had a lot of fun making this card. But I still say I am so not the banner girl. I hate to say it but I live in a box. It’s the “watercolor flower box”. It’s what I do best, what I love best, and what I stick to when given the choice. So the SUO challenge team has been a swell place for me to hang out for these last few years….always making me S-T-R-E-T-C-H…..and try things I am not naturally drawn to. I am not naturally drawn to just about ANYTHING about this card. These colors make my lips freeze a little…..bright orange, yellow…yikes….but hey – I figure if you’re being stretched you may as well go for broke. 🙂 I guess in the end I kinda actually like this card. Every once in a while it’s nice to see I can do something besides watercolor flowers. 🙂 So easy to go back and back to what you do best and what is familiar to you. When I first saw this stamp set I was like, hmmmm…….and now I love it!! If I keep my mind OPEN to new things, I do lots better with them. Anybody else feel stuck in a rut sometimes??? Well make a banner card with bold lip freezing color and jump right out of that box!! Come on, you can do it, go make a banner card! 😉 Happy Tuesday!! Until next time……Karen
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March 2, 2014I am not a fan of bright colors and have not been tempted to jump on the banner wagon. BUT…this card ROCKS! I love your 'normal' style and always ooh and awww over those cards. I really appreciate when you force yourself to stretch. Reminds me I need to do the same thing. And the life lesson it gives is good too!
Lu C
Julie Gearinger
March 2, 2014Love the colors and the banners on this card!! The Petal Parade set was not my favorite at first but I love how you have used it on this card- great job!!
Maria Rodriguez.
March 2, 2014Hello Karen: I always love your cards and I enjoy reading about them on your blog, even if I can't come here every day. I don't make to many cards with banners but I think they add a touch of fun to any card. Thank you for sharing your love of paper crafting with the world.
Enjoy your weekend.
Maria.
Dee
March 2, 2014Well, you're not alone! I'm not an orange/yellow person either, and definitely not a banner gal, like you. Yet, your card is smashingly pretty! (But I'll keep doing watercoloring, too…the thing I enjoy most.)Maybe, though, I might step out of my comfort zone and try something orange and yellow for a change. I might like it, actually. Thanks for stepping out of yours!
LLK
March 2, 2014Hi Karen!
This is a very happy card and you were stretched in a good way. It's exciting to try new things. Please remember…. change is inevitable, so why not embrace it?
I pop in & check on your creations every so often. This card will bring a smile to the recipient.
Keep warm and enjoy the weekend.
Carol Dee
March 2, 2014You did great. Of course I love your water color flower cards.
Becky
March 4, 2014This card is stunning! Your color combo is rich and beautiful. You did an awesome job on the banners.
Martha
March 4, 2014What are the colors used on this card? Love the colors!
Robin Messenheimer / Robin's Craft Room
March 11, 2014You s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d beautifully with this project, Karen. Your project are always so inspirational. I love the way you use colors and how you put your designs together.