Monday, August 8, 2011

Less Is More - Red, White & Blue

Hello, friends!  I'm here today with a challenge card.  This week's challenge at Less Is More (Week 27 - Colour) is to make a card using the colors of your nation's flag.  I live in the United States, and here are my flag's colors:


While I love the colors of the ol' red, white and blue, I dare say I don't usually go to this color combination for card purposes.  However, I tried my best to think outside the box and create a simple card using red and white with a touch of blue.


I embossed the Hero Arts Wild Flowers along with "A Real Wild Poppy" in white on red card stock, then rounded the bottom corners and added the Traditional Butterfly watercolored in blue.  It may be hard to tell, but that butterfly is popped up for some dimension.


Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!
Judy

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19 comments:

  1. ChrissieAugust 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    This is a great card, I'm with you on the RWB colour combination for cards being rather tricky!
    You have really nailed this one!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  2. JennyAugust 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Wow what a pop of colour Judy, that butterfly is awesome on the red bkgd :)
    I've yet to try this colour combo...have to say I'm scratching my head tho :)
    Jenny x

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  3. BarbAugust 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It's perfect, Judy! Just beautiful!

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  4. LinAugust 8, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful, Judy - we all should use these colors more often!

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  5. TraceyAugust 8, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    You nailed it Judy!! Beautiful and perfect!!!

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  6. joyAugust 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Great job with the colors, Judy! I love the white flowers on the red background - very effective.

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  7. VictoriaAugust 9, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Beautiful card Judy! Love the added butterfly for the touch of blue!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  8. MandiAugust 9, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful card Judy
    Not one of my fav combos either, have to say!
    Thanks so much
    Mandi
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  9. AileenAugust 9, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Love the white flowers against then red then the blue butterfly adds extra interest. x

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  10. Suze BainAugust 9, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Using the blue just for the butterfly is a great idea. A lovely card. xx

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  11. RosemaryAugust 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    gorgeous card, judy!! love the blue butterfly... it looks so pretty against the red background!

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  12. PaulineAugust 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Just gorgeous! Love the beautifully coloured butterfly against the red background!

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  13. Canonbury creationsAugust 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Love the way that butterfly jumps out from the red and white background:)
    Val x

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  14. MichelleAugust 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Wow, Judy, this is beautiful! I think the red and white background works so well with the blue butterfly.
    Michelle.

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  15. SusanAugust 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Judy, that blue butterfly just pops!! Love this!

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  16. kingstonmamaAugust 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I think red and blue is tricky, too, but your card turned out beautifully. That watercolored butterfly is just lovely! Ann

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  17. VivAugust 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Fab card and what a great pop of colour too :O) Viv xx

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  18. My name is WynnethAugust 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love your card Judy, great that you went with the red background and your blue butterfly is gorgeous.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  19. CanadianScraps43August 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I soooo love this. The pop of color is amazing. Love the bold contrast of the butterfly against that beautiful red and white. Your work today is truly stunning and I pray that you win this challenge. Hugs.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy

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