Friday 4 July 2008

Colour Inspiration 14 - mojo!

Well, here I am again with another & very different attempt at colour challenge 14. Kristina said to go for a "high contrast & bold creation", so I sat down tonight & had another go &....this is it!This is quite a few steps out of my comfort zone but it was really fun to do. Who knew I would enjoy black & grey (although thank goodness for the ruby red!).

Mojo is a favourite word of mine in relation to my papercrafting inspiration (& sometimes the lack of it!), so I thought it was perfect for my bold creation. Co-credit goes to my gorgeous hubby, as I came up with using mojo (more on that later) & he suggested the square layout with a letter in each square. Go Damo!

It's a little hard to see in my midnight photo, but the letters are embossed in black & silver (grey!) & raised on dimensionals. All 4 squares are also raised off the ruby red piece on dimensionals. The black, grey & white card is all textured cardstock too (yum!)

This card is dedicated to my dear dear friend Ngaire in London! Missing you heaps buddy & hope your stamping stuff arrives soon! xxx

Supplies:

Stamps: Big Deal alphabet, Big Pieces
Card: Basic black, basic gray & whisper white textured cardstock, ruby red, river , rock card
Ink: versamark, river rock
Accessories, ruby red brad (Earth Elements®), silver brad, black gingham ribbon
Tools: 1 3/8 inch circle punch, large star punch, star punch


Edited 6 July: Thanks so much to everyone who has left lovely comments on my blog about my challenge cards. They are all really appreciated. Hope you are all having a great weekend. Best wishes, Di :0)

24 comments:

Megan said...

Very Bold! :) I really like this!

Anonymous said...

You are SO goinna win this challenge, I would be very shocked if otherwise! Your card is awesome...good work! Donna

Anonymous said...

Hi Di,

I love the Mojo card!! It put such a big smile on my face when I read it, and now gushing tears with your beaut words. Your next challenge... is it on?

Ngai

Jenn said...

Very nice! Definitely in the top 10!

Traveling Mama said...

Great card! Very graphic and bold!

Becky said...

What a great card! SO graphic and bold!

Kellie Jupe said...

Oh my goodness Di this card is unreal, love it.

Jayne Mercer said...

What a great card.

Karen said...

FANTASTIC DI!!!! I reckon we have a top 10 here!!

Karen
xo

Anonymous said...

Di, this card is so funky!!! I love it, oh and well done on making the top 10!
Makeesha x

Anonymous said...

awesome design well done on Top Ten!

Linda Dalke Stampin'Up Demonstrator in Australia said...

Awesome Card Diane! A very well deserved Top 10 card. :-)

Sam said...

Hi Di,
AWESOME card! I think it stole the whole show.

Congratulations,
Sam.

Kellie Jupe said...

CONGRATULATIONS Di on making top 10 - very exciting.

Anonymous said...

The bold look is great! Congrats with the top 10 win on the challenge; yours is one of my favorites because it's so out of the ordinary and catches the eye.

Kathie Bailey said...

Wow Diane, your card is amazing! Congrats on making Top 10. You so deserve it!

Anthonette said...

Congrats on making Top 10! Great Mojo.

Patty Tanúz said...

wowwowwoow this is a beautiful card!!! Love it! Kisses from México!

Doris said...

Well-deserved recognition for this card--great design!

Doris said...

Well-deserved recognition for this card--great design!

mamamia said...

I love it! Do you mind if I case this card and make it with my card club? Your's was definitely #1 this week.

Hope you will visit my blogsite

Mia

wendyp said...

Very cool card! Congrats!

Julia Aston said...

what a fun graphic design! congrats on being in Kristin's top 10 with it!!

Life Is A Journey said...

Congrats Girl! Wow, it's bold, it makes a statement, the colors work together so well. It definitely is a winner!