Thursday, July 7, 2011

FYI Challenge #9

Hey there! I hope you have had a great week so far. I have a beautiful inspiration photo to share with you from the current FYI Challenge. Take a look at this gorgeousness that Steph picked:



Is that not SO beautiful? Oh, I just love it. The water looks perfect and the sky is brilliant.

I was inspired mostly by the wavy nature of the building and the main colors of blue and orange. Here is the card I made:



Please stop by and join us for this week's challenge. We'd love to see what YOU can make!




Stamps: Think Big Favorites, Fancy Flourishes (Papertrey); Great Friend (Verve)
Card Stock: Pacific Point, Only Orange, Only Orange dsp (SU)
Ink: Versamark and white embossing powder (SU)
Extras: Ricrac die, button, twine (Papertrey)




15 brownkowments:

Dana said...

Ahhh, blue and orange is one of my favorite color schemes. You totally did justice to this photo Keva...great card. The white sentiment just POPs off!

Stephanie said...

Keva.......Your card is just beautiful! I love the rick-rack die being used like the water and your blue and orange colors are just perfect with your design! Love it!

Lindsay said...

How fun Keva! I love the blue and orange! The white sentiment pops off the card! Love it!

Lindsay said...

How fun Keva! I love the blue and orange! The white sentiment pops off the card! Love it!

Lola G. said...

Love the card — the colors are so rich and fresh! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Amber said...

OMG! That photo is the most beautiful thing ever! I want to go to that place!!! Your take on it is fab! The waves on your card are a perfect interpretation. Love it!

Kim O'Connell said...

Ooooooh weeee! I do loe that blue and orange card! Think Big is one of my favorite stamp sets.......and your card is an reason why!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

OOooo!! Lovin' the ric-rac strips with the fabulous Verve flower and sweet little flourish!! I'm lovin' all the orange too!!

Renee said...

OK...
the reason you're on this DT and I just oogle your cards...
I thought it was an airport/parking lot after a rain!!
It's ok to say "duh"!
Though my eyes did go to the colored windows on the left of the picture...
gorgeous!
Just like your card!! :)

Debby said...

Love how you picked out this colour scheme from the photo and the rick rack die so suits the building - fab take on the photo.

Sara Mac said...

Great card Keva! Love how you used the ric-rac die for the shape of the building. Great colors too.

debbie standard said...

Loved this photo and love your interpretation!

 

Design by Custom Blog Designs/FreeStyleMama Creations