Frosted Pinecones with a Color Dare Twist #729
For Color Dare Challenge #729, we were challenged to create with shades of blue plus one additional color.
I combined Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, and Balmy Blue with a touch of Gorgeous Grape for a cool winter palette.
The Frosted Pinecones stamp set and Decorative Masks helped me create the layered pinecone, while the stamped pine boughs add delicate detail.
Gorgeous Grape brings an unexpected pop of color and gives this Winter Wishes card a fresh twist on traditional winter colors
Frosted Pinecones with a Color Dare Twist How to:
Start by stamping the pinecone image from the Frosted Pinecones stamp set in Night of Navy ink. Use a stamp positioning tool to create a clean, crisp image.
Next, place Frosted Pinecones Decorative Mask #1 over the stamped image. Use a Blending Brush to add Misty Moonlight ink. Then, position Mask #2 and blend on Balmy Blue ink.
Continue with Mask #3, adding another layer of Balmy Blue. Next, use Mask #4 to add Gorgeous Grape. Finally, position Mask #5 and blend on Misty Moonlight ink.
Once the pinecone is complete, stamp the speckles around the image.
For the greeting, stamp Winter Wishes on a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Night of Navy ink. Lightly sponge Balmy Blue ink over the card stock. Then, attach the greeting to a Gorgeous Grape mat.
To finish, mat the card front with Night of Navy cardstock. Attach it to a Gorgeous Grape card base. Finally, add purple pearls for a little extra shine.
I hope you’ll join in the fun! Color challenges are a great way to spark creativity and try color combinations you might not normally choose.
Create your project, share it on your favorite social media platform—blog, Facebook, Instagram, and more—then link your creation on the Color Dare site.
I’d love to see what you create!
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