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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

FTL143, LIM18 - Orange!!

"ORANGE" - not only a bright, summery hue but also a delicious, juicy fruit.  So why, when I asked Connor to pick a color and he said "orange" - did terror strike my papercrafting heart?  I had decided that whatever color he chose would be the focus of my entry to the Less is More - Week 18 - Monochromatic Colour Challenge, but seriously, "orange"??!!  I am not the only one scared of orange - I just checked the Less is More Gallery and currently there are 203 entries and only 6 of them are orange!
Once I wrapped my brain around it and used the Clean and Simple Stamping's FTL143 accompanied by lots of wonderful a muse|studio products all was well!!  Everything is better with a touch of orange gingham paper!
Isn't that just about the nicest sentiment ever to grace a card?  (Friends Fur-Ever) - the flowers are from Marvelous Marigolds.  Guess what ink I used?  Yup - Orange along with some Orange and Pumpkin cardstock.  Moral of the story - not sure, but suddenly I am in the mood for Cheetos!
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13 comments:

  1. Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin)June 7, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    "Orange" you proud of yourself for going outside of your comfort zone and creating this incredibly cute card? I love the gingham scalloped border. You did an awesome job!

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  2. ChrissieJune 7, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Michelle, orange is not a colour that immediately springs to my mind when card making either, but this is a great card and I love the sentiment.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. Jan June 8, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    lovely card xx Jan

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  4. MandiJune 8, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Hi Michelle
    I love orange, that's the colour of my car!!
    Super card, your an inspiration!
    Thank you so much
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  5. KathykJune 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    What a lovely big and bold statement this card is - FAB-U-LOUS!

    Kathyk

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  6. Kimberly JonesJune 8, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Vivid! This card is very vibrant and I love the sentiment and the gingham accent!

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  7. ShobanaJune 8, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    So glad you went ahead with orange! LOVE that color and your card has turned out fab! :)

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  8. veronicaJune 8, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    LOVE IT!!!!
    the orange is terrific!
    also love the gingham, it can't go wrong!

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  9. AileenJune 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love your bright colour. x

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  10. jenJune 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    well 'orange' you clever?! :D
    your take on the sketch is great- very cheery!

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  11. CarolJune 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Lovely card, great colour choice. Carol x

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  12. SusanJune 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I find orange difficult to work with...but you've made a beautiful card with it!
    Susan@Keeping in Touch

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  13. Lisa A.June 10, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    LOVE the orange...what a lovely card!! Such rich and pretty colors...very nice:)!!

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