So, you might have heard we're having a little celebration over at the Color Throwdown blog, huh? That's right, we're celebrating 100 challenges--what a fun ride it's been and we've no intention of slowing down! We have tons of prizes to be won this week--so many awesome companies are giving them away to help us celebrate. You can get all the deets over on the Color Throwdown blog. Here are this week's colors, chosen by Kristen:
Pretty, no? Here's what I did with these colors. Tammy mentioned to me that the new Olivia paper from Basic Grey had all the colors so I didn't look any further, LOL! Gorgeous papers and PERFECT for this challenge. I love the softness of the patterns and colors.
I'm using another frame and sentiment from MFT's Framed Greetings, set to be released tonight! This time, I added the little bar under the sentiment--I think it finishes it off so well. *Really* love this new set and the matching Die-namics die. I'm also using the new Open Scallop Border die on this card. I don't think I've punched a border since I got my first Die-namics die--I can't put them down, LOL! Every one is just fabulous! This paper is so pretty, other than the gorgeous Framed Greetings sentiment and the Die-namics border, I thought all it needed was a black twill bow. Other MFT products I used are Black Licorice and Sweet Tooth card stock.
Here's the inside with yet another sentiment from Framed Greetings:
Thanks for stopping by today. If you got here by chance, here's a list of all the folks who have prizes to give away--you might want to visit them all and leave a comment. I'm just sayin'...
Tammy Hershberger - Stamp Happy
Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor
Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits (you're here!)
Danielle Kennedy - Wild Dragonfly Designs
LeAnne Pugliese - Wee Inklings
Laura Pryor - Lil' Inker
Kisa Peters - Kisa's Paper Cuts
Carol Longacre - Our Little Inspirations
Deb Horst - Sendable Sentiments
Debi Southard - Debi's Crazy Life
Elise Durenberger - MamaCow Creations
Juliana Swanson - Stampin With Inky Fingers
Lisa Kind - Kind Creations
Makiko Jones - Makink Studios
Maria Gurnsey - Scraps By M
Pam Speidel - Stamping With Serendipity
Sylvia Nelson - Sylvia's Stamp Corner
Teresa Kline - Enjoy the VA Sunshine
Wanda Cullen - Cullen-ary Creations
Now, you want to know what prizes I have for you, right? Sure, you do! I have three different prizes, one for each of three lucky winners. OK, I have:
My Favorite Things - $20 gift certificate
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Stamper's Dream - package including Spellbinders Summer Shapes set,
Cuttlebug embossing folder, Hero Arts papers flowers
and wood-mount stamps
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Cuttlebug embossing folder, Hero Arts papers flowers
and wood-mount stamps
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And a special combination prize. Since Cornish Heritage Farms is in the process of closing down business and the deadline for claiming the prize they're giving is VERY SOON, we've added a couple more to make up for any possible inconvenience this might cause. So my third prize is:
Tickled Pink Stamps - set of 5 stamps
All you're going to have to do is create a card or other paper crafted project using the colors specified above (remember, we don't require exact colors... just use whatever you have that is similar!) Then you'll need to upload a DIRECT link to your creation (we're going to have to be picky about this for the Celebration... links that don't go directly to your creation will be deleted!) using the Inklinz widget on the Color Throwdown blog. Then, start commenting! The more you comment, the greater your chances are to win (but only one per blog, please!) The deadline to enter will be 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 12th so you'll have plenty of time for your creation and comments! Winners will all be randomly drawn--only one prize per winner. If you upload to a public forum, please use the keyword CTD100. OK, let the games begin! Good luck to one and all!
~Supplies~
Stamps: Framed Greetings (MFT)
Paper: Black Licorice and Sweet Tooth card stock (MFT); Olivia 6 x 6 pad (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug (Provocraft); Open Scallop Border Die-namics die (MFT); twill
Ooh! This is such a pretty card!! woohoo and congrats!
ReplyDeletei love the inside of your card. plus excited about the tinkled pinks stamps. i follow the blog but do not have their stamps yet.
ReplyDeleteHey, Barbara! LOOK at all of the generous prizes you have going on over he'a! WAHOOOO! What brilliance in card craft, my friend! This are some extremely elegant cards, if EVER there were some! I'm in LOVE! Congrats on the big 100 - I know you've worked HARD to get there! Yee Haw!
ReplyDeleteSoo lucky for you to find the PERFECT paper for the card! I {heart} it soo much :))
ReplyDeleteYaay for the 100th CT Celebration.. I'm definitely playing along!
Beautiful card, Barbara! Congratulations on #100!
ReplyDeleteThat black ribbon and the punched edge is a grat touch. Beautiful card Barbra! Congratulation on the 100th countdown!
ReplyDeleteYour card is borgeous, Barbara.
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty card! Love the peek at the inside of the card! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!! Very pretty
ReplyDeletegorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous job barb! love the clean and crisp look of this layout, and the colors are rockin! awesome job!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love your paper choice, I really NEED to pick up some of that paper.
ReplyDeleteI have followed your blog for some time now....and I am never disappointed! Same today. Great job!!
ReplyDeletewow, this is gorgeous, great card...have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
I love your card with that great framed sentiment outside and inside! That fantastic bow is such an eye-catcher too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on this wonderful card, Barbara!! So pretty in today's luscious colors!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Congrat to CTD!
ReplyDeletestunning cards you made :D
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy 100 challenge to you he he he.
Hugs from Sweden/ Johanna "pojjo"
oh so pretty....love the inside of your card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Barbara! I love the layout and striking black accents! Wonderful design inside and out! Congratulations on the 100th Color Throwdown!
ReplyDeleteThat Olivia paper is just lovely... you've used it beautifully. Congrats on the 100th CTD challenge!
ReplyDeleteThe black ribbon is a great contrast for your lovely flowered Dp on this! what a fun celebration!
ReplyDeleteThat DP line really is lovely, as is your card! Amazing prizes too - congrats CTD on a huge milestone!
ReplyDeleteYour card is sooo pretty and elegant....love the new BG papers and the black ribbon is gorgoeus!!!! Congrats on the 100 challenges!!!
ReplyDeleteThat frame from MFT is adorable:)
ReplyDeleteAnd so is your card!
Thanks for a chance to win!
Hugs from Kristine
Gorgeous card. i love that you prettied up the inside as well! Aren't those stamps adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a elegant yet simple card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! I love the black accents. Really stands out!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, the colors are great!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The paper is gorgeous. I also think the inside is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteTFS,
Debra (dj1952)
as always, your card is just gorgeous! love your style! congrats on the 100th challenge!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful card!!! gorgeous.
ReplyDeletelisa a.
I love your card and the colors. I can see your love of gardening in your creations. I am so excited about 100 th challenge. Thanks for opportunity to win such lovely prizes.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a beauty!! I have always been a follower of CTD, I have a link on my blog to it because I try to play it as often as I can. You ladies make it great.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun celebration and the cards are amazing! I love the dies you used. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to U Barbara and to the CTD Team! Lovely card, as always!
ReplyDeletelovely!! what fun!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, the black really makes your panels pop.
ReplyDeleteLove both the cards. I especially like the addition of black on the first one as it really makes the other colors pop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Barbara! Love the DP and Die-namic die! Congrats to all DT on the milestone!!
ReplyDeleteI just love how you always complete the inside of your cards!!! It is soo pretty! Great prizes too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors and I love your card! Thanks so much for putting together this fabulous give-away for us!
ReplyDeletemelisa.waldorf@yahoo.com
Happy 100 and many more!
ReplyDeletekhash04@karenangel.com
Such a pretty card. I always love it when the inside coordinates. Beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the colors and the die cuts used!!
ReplyDeleteLove the papers you used on your cards for the 100th color throwdown!
ReplyDeleteWOW...so loving your card! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the background paper and border punch! It sure has the WOW factor!
ReplyDeleteA "little" celebration! Hahaha!!!! You girls really know how to throw a party! Love your card, and how wonderful to find the perfect paper for this color challenge! Thanks for asking me to participate! Congrats on the 100th challenge!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Barbara! Love that new frame and that it has a matching die!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I really, really like how you've finished off the inside. I need to work more on doing this with my own cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the black accents. :)
ReplyDeletePretty card...that Oliva paper was the perfect color combo but what is so eye catching on this one is the big pretty black ribbon bow.
ReplyDeletethe card is so pretty and the inside is just as pretty too
ReplyDeleteYour card is very pretty! Love that you decorated the inside!
ReplyDelete♥Lea
Absolutely beautiful, Barbera! Congrats on hitting 100!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so peaceful and inviting. Great matching of colors!
ReplyDeleteBecky T
That patterned paper is just gorgeous, and I love how you made the soft colors shine with the addition of the black scalloped border and big bow! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards here!!! You're so talented! Congrats and thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 100..Wow your card is beautiful.Great DP & Sentiment. Thanks to all the Great Sponsors, awesome giveaways.
ReplyDeleteNice color combo on your card.Congrats on #100!
ReplyDeleteLove the papers and these are totally my kind of cards! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card! I can't wait to play along with this challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! I am loving this blog hop and all the prizes are so wonderful. Congrats on 100th.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation, Barbara! Can't wait to check out that new DP...LOVE BasicGrey!
ReplyDeleteCards are lovely! The stamps are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Congrats on 100 and thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteLove how the black makes everything pop :D Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card, especially the black ribbon, it really sets it off.
ReplyDeleteThat IS the perfect paper for the challenge...so pretty and classy!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. Love the paper and layout.
ReplyDeleteWow! So beautiful card! Love the patterned design!! and how you used the die-namics!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love the strip of colorful paper on the crisp, white background!! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - like what you did with the inside!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Those colors look Amazing together! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the paper and those framed greetings are FAB! xxD
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and wonderful sentiment for the front. What great prizes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card. I love how the black accents just make everything pop!
ReplyDeletePretty card! I love the big bow and the dp.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the edge punch you used and how you decorated the inside of your card! Thanks for sharing and your prizes are AMAZING--so feel free to pick me! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Congrats on the 100th!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great prizes that you have. Wish I had Basic Grey Olivia....how perfect for this challenge. Beautiful card inside and out! Congrats on 100 challenges!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. The black bow is so elegant! Ruth x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and wonderful prizes~ Mary R.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card and congrats on #100!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Barb! Love those papers! They are just perfect for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS creation, my friend! Those new stamps with coordinating dies and awesome, and I LOVE that new scalloped border! Way to rock out another design!
ReplyDeleteCTD 100! Pretty cards and awesome prizes!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
jtindall4352@sbcglobal.net
Basic Grey has the best papers! I need to add the Oliva pack to my collection. Your card is lovely on the outside, as well as the inside!
ReplyDeleteMost EXCELLENT artwork!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, you do have prizes!! I'd love a chance to win something. Thanks for your inspiration - I really like that you finish off your cards by putting something inside, too - something I should do more often.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!! Olivia paper line is so perfect for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th.
Beautiful inside and out! Lovely framed greetings!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting this is, I think your card is pretty and soft, not what I thought of when I saw the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the completed inside and sentiment. Great job on the throw down.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inside and out!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, very cool prizes you've got. What a fun celebration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulatons on the countdown anniversary. The card is lovely.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy to get a prize so wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on #100.
Lovely card - it's soooo elegant!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards, visit you daily...so talented you are.
ReplyDeletelynn
What a beautiful card (inside and out!)!
ReplyDeleteBarbara...I love the black accents, it really gives an elegant/chic feel to your card!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I just love your cards! They are always so crisp and fun! Thanks for the inspiration. Way to throw it down!
ReplyDeletewow, gorgeous - i love that new bg olivia papers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the detail on this inside too! What a fun hop this is :o) Congrats to you ladies on 100 challenges!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally love your style--your color throwdown creation is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Barb, inside and out! I love the splash of black that you used! (I had just gotten my Olivia pad when I saw the colors for this, so it was the first thing that came to mind for me too!)
ReplyDeleteRealy Beautiful Card.And the inside is nice too.
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely stunning card!!! I love the BG dp you've used - it's perfect for the challenge! Congrats on the big 100!!!
ReplyDeleteFramed greetings are definitely in and those my MFT are perfect for your card. Thanks for sharing and the chance at great prizes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, and your bow is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards...I love the black accents and that big fat bow!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, this is wonderful! I think I need that border and sentiment die cut! Oh, dear! You make both look so fab, girl! Great looking card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! You are right, that paper from Basic Grey is absolutely perfect for this challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Congrats on 100 color challenge!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Wow! Look at your card, I always love your cards. I am so glad that we are at challenge #100, I don't play every week, but I do love my color throwdown challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the fun, fun layout! Love that die you used. Congrats on the 100th Color Throwdown! These are some great colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is reeeeealy pretty Barbara, I too love the shape of that label, and the border die!!
ReplyDeleteWOw - what great inspiration you are! Love this project. Good luck with the #100 challenge week! NOW - crossing my fingers and wishing very hard that I am a lucky winner this week :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Barbara! Goodness, I would be a happy little clam to win anything ;D
ReplyDeleteSO Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. Those papers were perfect. I really like the big ribbon you added to it too!
ReplyDeleteThe card is gorgeous! I really like the inside of the card. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove how you've made contrasts. Great card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. The background paper is luscious and the bow is so elegant. What a fun way to celebrate CTD100.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the bold look of the black. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a peek at all of those fun new goodies ... I love my die-namics too.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Barbara! Love those new Die-namics from MFT! Thanks for sharing with us! :D
ReplyDeleteVery pretty..thanks for showing the inside. I always wonder how people decorate the inside, and yours compliments the outside wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I am going to have to explore the MFT website a little.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and adorable cards... Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful CAS card Barbara! I just love all the white space with the touch of each color!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty! Wow you sure are giving away a lot of awesome prizes!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect paper for the combo! ooh lala
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Barb, inside and out and I love the colors with the black which just pops on the card.
ReplyDeleteFun challenge, thanks!
Elegant card. I need to stop MFT's and do a little shopping...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love how the inside is finished to match...THAT makes a card! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I love the sentiment of the first one but both are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice here ... and on your other cards. Great eye for colour!
ReplyDeleteOooh, beautiful card! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Barbara... inside and out!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful, love your DP and sentiment! Congrats on your 100 challenges and thanks for the chance to win some awesome prizes!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, this card is a beauty! I love the papers, and the framing of the sentiments inside & out.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all of you on the Color Throwdown team for your 100th challenge! Thanks for all of your inspiration!
~Bev
Excited about this contest, the colors are beautiful! Had fun digging through all my supplies for things to put together.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, Barbara! You and the other ladies did such a good job! I discovered this challenge only at the 100th edition and I am glad I did!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Nana
Love your card and the stamps. Have to check of MFT.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your blog! Beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - well done and thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLuv Sandie (Australia)
You are so right, that paper is gorgeous! As are the greetings (thank goodness for the die!)
ReplyDeleteOH those cards GOJUS!I have to work on my remembering to do the inside of my cards :)
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOODNESS! Talk about some fabulous prizes! But the BEST prize HAS to be the fact that I'm discovering so much new talent AND so many new papercraft vendors through this fun event! Thanks for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeletegreat card and I love that border punch! Congrats on #100~!
ReplyDeletetammy L
WOW !!! Your style is so beautiful and the colours look incredible on these cards. Again - WOW
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I have to check out the framed greetings! So nice! Beautious as always!
ReplyDeleteYou card is beautiful inside and out! I love the new die-namic dies - have to get those! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your card for the challenge! Congratulations on your 100th challenge, looking forward to at least 100 more! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card! Thanks for the ideas. Thanks for the possible prizes!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!!! Love the new border die!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of my favorites - love the card and congrats on 100 challenges! thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty. Love that background paper!!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant. The black ribbon is fabulous.
ReplyDeletethe second card is perfect..so simple but great colors and layout
ReplyDeletePretty and a different take on the colors...love the ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and sketch.
ReplyDeletewow! wonderful cards! congrats on #100!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I quietly stalk your blog daily. Lovely card, as is all of your work.
ReplyDeleteI think this card is wonderful! Love the addition of black to the card.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and elegant cards, loved the framed sayings an the die namics wow!
ReplyDeleteElegant card...nicely done!
ReplyDeleteJan Castle
Beautiful card!!! Hugs from Italy
ReplyDeleteSimple but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so different to what I'm used to but I really love it. The sheer elegance of it & your way with the patterns/shapes & colours is an education in design - just shows that less is more. Thanks for all your hard work & for giving me such inspiration.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/
Happy 100th Challenge!!! Love your CAS card Barbara...another beauty of yours!!! Hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th Challenge, Barbara! I love the addition of the black on your card. Just beautiful! Lisa :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat example of a fun CAS card. I haven't seen the Olivia paper hit my LSS yet, but am definitely stalking. :)
ReplyDeleteBarbara what a beautiful card..; so elegant...
ReplyDeleteHappy 100 challenge!!
Ivette
Such a wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Maya
This is so pretty! I love it inside and out! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome prizes! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What an amazing card!! And a bonus is the inside of the card. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Barbara. Love that paper and that border is just gorgeous. :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat Card Barb. Love the inside of your card. I can't wait to purchase the new scallop die namics. It looks great on your card.
ReplyDeleteThat DP is so yummy! What a great choice for your card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super assortment of prizes! I'd be happy with any of them!
Barbara your card is so pretty. I really like the way you finished it off with the black ribbon. Congrats on the 100th color throwdown.
ReplyDeleteInside and out, this is just beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Hugs, Val
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty! I am a little jealous about your ability to tie a bow and make it pretty! LOL! Congrats!
ReplyDeletePretty Card.
ReplyDeleteJackie Meyers
Gorgeous! Love the paper, love how the black makes everything pop. And I am really loving that frame stamp
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great when the DP is exactly the colors and pattern you are looking for? Then it is just the simplest of accents. The cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI just {heart} your card with the matching inside! Great job you did.
ReplyDeleteI can't agree more that the die and sentiment are so cute!! I love how you coordinate the die cuts. Beautiful~
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! 100 Color Throwdown challenges! How cool! Thanks so much for the chance to win such great stamping goodies! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love the sentiment and how you have done the inside.
ReplyDeleteSmita
What beautiful paper!! And, I just love the die and sentiment set!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, and I really love how the black border die makes the design pop from the card- awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the black ribbon! It really pops on this card. And, I am also in love with the sahpe of the sentiment! Wow!
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