Hello, There! (CD #639 & AHSC #616)

Color challenges can be fun... really! 

I used to avoid them. Then, in order to "face my fear," I joined the Design Team at the Color Dare Challenge and I now enjoy creating these cards. This is Challenge #639, which runs through Thursday, February 26, 2025. 

The important elements are to use both of the colors and to remember no other colors are acceptable other than those that are 'Free to Add'. If you don't have the exact colors, use the closest match you have. Here is the color board:

I shopped my paper stash, hoping to find patterned paper with the required colors. The search was a success when I found a small scrap that would work. I added a few other papers, and referring to a new sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #616 for inspiration, the card came together. I am entering this card into their challenge after the Color Dare Challenge goes live on Friday, February 14, 2025.

A sentiment was stamped, and the trio of diamond-shaped labels were added with thin foam tape. The inside of the card was lined with a panel of vanilla cardstock and decorated with a few small diamond shapes in coordinating colors.

Inside View

To play along with this biweekly color challenge, visit the CD 639 Blog to view the cards created by our Design Team. If you wish to see inspirational cards for the sketch, visit AHSC #616. Their weekly challenge is open through Sunday, February 16. Here is their sketch:

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Melanie

Materials

Stamp: CTMH #Z8049 "Cherish" (sentiment)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock: SU! Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pale Plum

Paper: Scrap from my stash & Sunny Studio Gingham Pastels

Dies: Hero Arts Infinity (diamond-shaped)

Misc.: SBC thin foam tape, Spellbinders Gem Stickers (black)