Sunday, August 16, 2009

Eclectic Citrus


One of the current themes over at Gingersnap Creations is Citrus. A colourway I would never think to use or attempt if left to my own devices. Thats what I love about a good challenge, I think it should really stretch your thoughts and take your designs out of your comfort zone as it did for me here with this colour combinations.



All stamps used are by Paper Artsy and are taken from their Eclectic range (plates 2 and 4), which I stamped randomly to create a hectic 'voices' background.
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17 comments:

  1. lottie16 August 2009 at 15:11

    This is totally different, I agree. I would never have thought of that colour scheme either. The vintage lady image is gorgeous.

    I love the 'You are just jealous because the voices speak only to me'. Silence of the Lambs sprung into my mind LOL

    I am just off to look at Gingersnap site to get more ideas of using the citrus combinations

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  2. Unknown16 August 2009 at 15:37

    This is fabulous ... I love Orange ... I also have that stamp ... on wood ... I must dig it out ... Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Sandy16 August 2009 at 16:38

    Wow Jo this is stunning.
    Amazing design. Love them.

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  4. Anonymous16 August 2009 at 17:49

    Wondeful use of the colours. Just the right blend! Beautiful piece!

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  5. Suzie16 August 2009 at 18:39

    All I can say is WOW!! Love what you have done with the colors and stamps. This is true art. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Hels Sheridan16 August 2009 at 18:45

    YUM!! love the colours ... I got that stamp too...and it is also on wood LOL Love the hanging stylee too hun x

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  7. flutterbycrafter16 August 2009 at 19:45

    Just love it, the colours are fantastic, brilliant piece. xx

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  8. Chris16 August 2009 at 21:14

    Love the orange and the zingy lime really pops. Great use of the word stamp for the background.

    I'm off to stretch my brain now. lol

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  9. Jean Franks Beck16 August 2009 at 21:19

    Oh, I love the crazy voices!! This is wonderfully done!

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  10. Audrey16 August 2009 at 22:34

    such warmth and vibrance - great work with the theme!

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  11. Debby16 August 2009 at 23:46

    Love this! And your printed paper challenge is way awesome. And you know I have had you in my google reader forever and just now connected you and GC. duh! Hi there! Been a fan for a long time.

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  12. Ali Manning17 August 2009 at 14:02

    This is a fantastic piece. I never use these colors either, but I love how you muted them - it's a great look.

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  13. joanne wardle17 August 2009 at 19:12

    it's like a descent into madness! I love it

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  14. Sid18 August 2009 at 10:00

    Lovely work Jo, the colours are great too....never thought of citrus before !

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  15. Amy18 August 2009 at 15:14

    I like these colors especially with the lime green..totally fun and sparks interest! Love all the bling bling too..a cute hanger.

    I'm adding your blog to my Sweet Blog list.
    Yay!!

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  16. Anonymous18 August 2009 at 19:33

    a wonderful use of colour and a great take on the challenge.

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  17. Sugar Lump Studios20 August 2009 at 12:38

    Jo
    the colors are so fun in this piece...I love the stamping and the image you selected. brilliant art! :)

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