Saturday, April 16, 2022

Just Us Girls #628 - Color Week

I have to admit that this week's color combo at Just Us Girls is one of my favorites.  Could it be because they are my school colors?  Sue is our host and she chose  

In keeping with using older stamps, I got out my Winter Cardinal from Altenew and made this card.


When I made the cardinal before I always thought the colors of ink I had were too dull for such a beautiful bird.  With the addition of some newer Altenew inks I got this vibrant plumage.  The clouds were made with a The Rabbit Hole stencil and whatever ink was left on my black brush. The panel and border were cut with WF A2 dies 

I'm sure there are a wide variety of ways to use these colors on a card.  The Design Team and our guest Mac Mable will show you a few wonderful examples.  Be sure to check them out.





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13 comments:

Carol said...

This card has perfect coloring both on the bird and the sky...and the layout is eye-catching! Love it!

ElizStewart said...

Bobby... such a fabulous sentiment!

Mac Mable said...

Striking cardinal and I love how you incorporated the colours on your beautiful card Bobby x.

I Card Everyone said...

I love your cardinal and totally agree that these new reds have done a wonderful job of giving his plumage the perfect variety of reds, Bobby! Absolutely gorgeous use of this color combo!
=]

Vicki Dutcher said...

My favorite bird ever love red cardinals

Bonnie said...

A bright and beautiful cardinal! Love the sentiment to go with him! Hope you have a wonderful Easter, my friend.

Nancy said...

Bobby, Great subtle clouds and pretty bird! Seems the new inks did the trick! Awesome card!

baileyrosy.com said...

The cardinal is so beautiful,coloured to perfection and just perfect against the pale grey clouds.

Marie

Marcia Hill said...

What a GORGEOUS card Bobby!! The reds you used on your Cardinal are SO vibrant and really make him pop against those soft gray clouds! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

Such a pretty card, Bobby! The cardinal is fabulous, but I'm drawn to those clouds. Left over black ink, great idea!

TK said...

Your cardinal is pretty, and clouds so soft -- lovely card, Bobby!

cm said...

You've selected a perfect image for this challenge and oh my! Those reds really have impact! Lovely!
hugs~c

Ina G said...

You surprised me with this beautiful cardinal Bobby. I thought we would see beautiful flowers. His colouring is stunning and those soft clouds a perfect background. Love it!