Sunday, March 29, 2009

Color Challenge...

Well, I made it one more week in Scrap Idol!
The challenge this week was a color challenge. We also had to use a punch which is a no brainer for me. I always use at least one punch on every page.
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We had to use these colors as our main color scheme but it was ok to add in little of other colors. I added a pop of Tangerine Tango.
The first thing I did was pull out my Stampin' Up catalog and search through all of the papers to see what I could use with this challenge. The most difficult part was finding a picture that went with the color scheme. I was so excited when I found the pictures of my youngest daughter wearing the pillow case dress I made. Then I remembered I had fabric left over and thought it would be cool to include the fabric on the page some where. Then 2 days later and after lots of cutting, wasted paper, peeling off, and rearranging I ended up with this...
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I really wanted to pull in the circle pattern from the fabric of the dress. The page turned out having retro feel with lots of stitching.
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Cardstock and Designer Series Paper:
I used paper from the Baja Breeze and So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper. I have packages in almost every color. Check it out.
I used Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango cardstock.

Die Cuts with the Big Shot:
Of course, I used the Top Note (113463)!
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I had fun cutting the fabric with the Scallop Circle die (113468). How cool is that? I just put the fabric in the machine like I do when I use paper. Super easy and so many possibilities cutting fabric with the Big Shot.

Punches:
I used the Scallop Edge punch (112091) on the Chocolate Chip cardstock.
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I punched a scrap of Tangerine Tango with the new Eyelet Border punch (113692) and slipped it up under the picture for a little pop of color.
I used the Scallop Square punch (112081) and then cut it into a photo corner.

Stamps:
I used the "a little Something for you" stamp from the Yummy stamp set (113782) only available during the Sale-a-bration (found on page 7 of the Sale-a-bration catalog). The swirl fits perfectly in the Top Note die cut.

Rub-ons:
I used the little orange owl rub-on from the Bright Delights rub-on set (113887). First I rubbed it on white cardstock and cut it out. Then I tucked it behind the paper next to the title. Cute!
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Embellishments:
I used 4 of the Summer Sun Corduroy button/brads (114343).
The felt flower is from Flower Fusion Too Accents & Elements set (112006).
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Non-Stampin' Up:
The letters are American Craft Thickers.
The white ribbon is from the ribbon used on the dress in the picture.
I found the fabric at Hobby Lobby.
The straight pins and embroidery thread I just had on hand.
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Only three ladies left in the Scrap Idol! I find out Tuesday if I continue on to the last challenge. Wish me luck!

8 comments:

Q Crew said...

Rachel, I love this page! You are totally my scrap idol! I hope you win! And by the way, I would love to know how you made the cute cute dress out of a pillowcase!

Amy B. said...

Super cute. The colors are great put I like how you added the tangerine and the cute fabric used for the dress. Very clever once again. I really like the fun circle stitching. Everything came together nicely!

Jayne said...

Good Luck Rachel - it is a beautiful page!!

Unknown said...

Love it!

Hey, when I click on your SU links, I get a generic page asking me to log in to see preferential pricing.....

Kimmy said...

oh the sewing totally makes this page! awesome

Rachel @ The Little Blue Room said...

Thanks, Jen.
If you sign in and choose a demonstrator to purchase from you get the products at a perferred price. Not sure why it isn't taking you to my store. I'll have to look into that.

Amy @ Positively Splendid said...

Rachel, I am seriously impressed wih all of your latest projects! Love visiting your blog for all sorts of inspiration. :)

The Walker Family said...

love this page! I really love how you continued the circle with the floss fromt he fabric and how you used your scallop punch on the fabric! Oh, and I love your owl stamp! I hope you win the idol-you deserve it!

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