Friday 10 April 2015

JAI 258 colour challenge - teen tri-fold birthday

It's new challenge time at Just Add Ink & this week we have a fun colour challenge set by Rochelle using this bold combination of blackberry bliss, smoky slate & melon mambo.
I thought this combo would suit a sweet friend of Cara's whose 16th birthday is today (I don't think she sees my blog, but shhhh as she won't get the card until tonight!). I took my lead from the blackberry & melon, using slate as a supporting player & made this very bold angled tri-fold card featuring Celebrate Today's brilliant balloons.
I was very much inspired by this lovely card by the fab Julie Kettlewell. Julie kindly shared her measurements & instructions in the same post too - thanks heaps Julie! Such an easy card but the angles really add drama & interest. Here's another view from the top so you can see the z-fold.
I added a gift card/cash pocket to the bottom of the back sentiment panel, carrying over the dsp & stamp images from the card front.
Here's a closer look at each of the panels - this one shows the front & 3rd panel. The middle panel doesn't need to be decorated (click on the pic for bigger images)
The reverse side includes the decorated middle & back panels. The dsp is one sheet of melon mambo - the chevrons are on one side & the small print is on the reverse.
One final pic to show another angle - this one is tricky to photograph.
I love seeing how differently all the design team use the challenge colours. You can check out everyone's creations & add your own to the challenge here. We'd love you to play along with us. Thanks for visiting my blog today. Please leave me a comment if you have any q's or if you liked my card. Pin away if you'd like too :-).
Inky wishes, Di

Supplies
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9 comments:

Trish *Spring Blossom* said...

Di it's funny that we both made cards with this colour combo for teenagers!
I love this tri fold card - so bright and cheery :)

Rochelle Blok said...

Fantastic card Di! Love the tri-fold card and I love all the balloon accents. So bright and bold! I'm sure the 16 yr old will love it!

Nikki Spencer said...

Fabulous use of patterns and colour Di and such a fun design too! xx

Patrice said...

This is such a perfect, and awesome card for a teen girl! Love the addition of the card/cash pocket - genius! Have pinned and will make one of my own. xox

KimB said...

What a fabulous card for a teen Di! I love the subtle touches of bling and the big bold balloons and sentiments. Love this idea! xxx

Jan said...

Such a wonderful card for a special Teen birthday Di! Love the mix of patterns and balloons and touches of bling! xx

Shona Chambers said...

This is so awesome and I bet it was totally loved!! So nice to see a card in a different shape and love how you used the challenge colours too. Brilliant!!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh Di this card is totally amazing! You have worked these colours together perfectly and have the right balance. Love it!

Anonymous said...

I would love to see inch measurements for this--can you share those? Thanks-love it!