Monday, July 20, 2009

CAS24 Color Challenge

This week's CAS challenge is to use orange, yellow, and turquoise on a card. Whenever I use bright colors, I prefer to make them pop with LOTS of white. Strong colors can carry a design nicely from "okay" to "YEAH" all by themselves. And that's what happened at 11:00 last night when I read the challenge and hit my craft room running.



I thought about matting the white squares on colored cardstock but resisted the temptation. Glad I did because the three spots of glittery color are enough. This layout is a classic one...it's hard to reinvent the wheel at 11:00 pm. I don't try anymore, and it's made me a happier stamper.

Just keepin' it simple.



Here's another example of classic, CAS layout, and again it's the color that makes it look fresh and fun, not some fancy frilly froufee dozen-layer layout with lots of embellishments. Just color. Well, color and bling. Holy moly, I love Stickles.

Not that there's anything wrong with fancy frilly froufee dozen-layer layouts with lots of embellishments. It's just that you don't come to a blog titled Simplicity for that sort of inspiration.

Am I right?
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9 comments:

  1. JuanitaJuly 20, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Sigh, these are so perfect. I love that you took those colors to a higher level (by keeping them so minimal) Just love how your creative mind works.

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  2. CookieJuly 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Yes I LOVE your Simplicity Designs! They are so beautiful! And arent those stickles GREAT! Love the flames on the candles and that great flower stamp! Great CAS! Thanks Susan for sharing! Hugs...Cookie :D

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  3. Brenda RJuly 20, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    You are correct. I come to see simple with variations that I've not thought of. Your cards always have impact. I enjoy your blog so much!

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  4. Tenia NelsonJuly 20, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Great cards!!

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  5. Ali ManningJuly 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    You are right - simplicity rules, as long as there's a little bling! Both cards are fab, Susan.

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  6. Gina LindsayJuly 21, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I love the bright colors paired with white. Great idea leaving the squares white, I probably would have added mats but I like your look better! TFS!

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  7. Welcome to My Loft!July 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love the way your cards just POP! The simplicity makes them cards you can look at again and again. TFS

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  8. Rose AnnJuly 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Your color challenge cards are so pretty, and I love your added sparkle!!

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  9. DoneldaJuly 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    hehehe - you are right Susan, we don't look for fancy frilly froufee dozen-layer layouts with lots of embellishments from you!!! :-) you make me laugh!! I love these two cards. That first layout is one of my all time favorites, like you can probably tell!! I am glad you left the matting off - white on white is your thing!!! :-)

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