My Favorite Things Color Challenge #211
In the Limelight
Good day, fellow crafters. Allow me to share with you my entry for the My Favorite Things (MFT) Color Challenge #211. This challenge, much like its predecessors, presents a color palette that aims to ignite your creativity. However, what sets this particular submission apart from my previous ones is the fact that, for once, I didn't have to settle for colors that were merely "close enough." Oh no! This time, I had each and every one of these colors, resulting in a creation that made my soul dance. After all, it's the little things that truly bring us the greatest joy, wouldn't you agree?
Participating in challenges like this one is an excellent way to expand your crafting skills and explore new techniques. With the freedom to experiment with different color combinations and materials, the possibilities for creativity are endless. It is always inspiring to see how other participants interpret the challenge guidelines and produce unique and innovative projects. I hope that you enjoy it.
Suggested Colors by My Favorite Things
To create the background for these cards, I started with the required colored cardstock, adhesive, and the MFT Quilt Square Cover-Up Die-namics set (MFT-1867). These cards can be made effortlessly, yet they give the impression of intricate craftsmanship. Begin by individually passing each color through the die-cutting machine. Once all the pieces have been cut, rearrange the cutout portions like a puzzle, creating different combinations and fitting them together. One of the most enjoyable aspects of using this die set was how the colors of the tiles appeared to slightly shift in hue between cards when placed alongside different colored frameworks.
After assembling the cards, the next step involved matting each of them with colors that matched the challenge theme. I decided to select the colors that looked the most appealing when combined. The one combination that stood out to me the most is the pink frame paired with the blue and purple tiles, which you can see in the bottom left image displayed in the gallery below. Each of the backgrounds was then mounted to a clean premium white square-cut cardstock base. I tried to make sure these were going to fit my local post office’s regulation sizes but they do seem to waffle on what’s allowed without requiring hand canceling and additional postage.
To finalize these cards, I utilized the same colored cardstock for both the sentiment and its matting. I then choose to use the MFT Sweet Hello (MFT-1538) die set, I cut out the sentiment pieces and carefully paired them with the most visually appealing mat. These sentiment-mat combinations were then affixed to the cards using foam pop dots to enhance their dimensional effect.
As I mentioned these cards are really easy to make but with these color combinations, they have a very unique look. In fact, these would look really good for spring or easter cards next year. I hope this has inspired to try your hand at a challenge like this one as well as using a die set like the Quilted Square Cover-Up die set.
