Monday, March 07, 2011

BBB-08 - Neutrals



Happy Monday!

It`s the first Monday of the month and that means it`s time for another Bring Back Beautiful challenge!
Have you ever used neutral colors to bring out the depth in one of your coloring projects? Well, let's kick it up a knotch and show you just how beautiful your stamped creations can be without any color at all! That's right, this challenge is to color up your card with neutrals - shades of grey, sepia tones or even black and white!



Link up your Bringing Back Beautiful Challenge card HERE to enter. If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword BBB08. You have until March 31st to enter! As we unveil our challenge for next month, we’ll share our True Beauties – those card makers who wowed us with this challenge! Winners will be featured on the Flourishes Blog and will receive a True Beauty blog button to display proudly on their blog!





For my sample I used A year in flowers 2 stamp set, and colored the roses with different shades of brown, using Distress Inks. I cut out the colored image and popped it up with dimensionals. I hope you`ll join us with this fun challenge!
For more inspiration, have a look at these beauties:

Beate
Cindy
Heather
Julie
Kathy
Laura

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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41 comments:

  1. MerryMarch 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    So beautiful.....everything goes so well.

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  2. SusieMarch 7, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    You did a wonderful job with this challenge - your card is so beautiful.

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  3. Hege-Annie SimonsenMarch 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Så nydelig!
    Ha ei god uke!
    Klem :)

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  4. SolveigMarch 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Så nydelig!!
    Ha ei flott uke!

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  5. OliwiaenMarch 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love the vintage feel about this card!

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  6. Corine van der ZeeMarch 7, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful card, details and love the brown color you used!

    Hugs Corine

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  7. Kathy JonesMarch 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    WOW!!! Yvonne your colouring is INCREDIBLE!!! Beautiful design and love the pearl/twine accents. Gorgeous!

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  8. AinaMarch 7, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Å, så lekkert! Rosene ser jo ut som de kommer ut fra kortet...
    Fantastisk! :)

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  9. KarinsArtScrapMarch 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    wow yvonne this is gorgeous, I like it.

    greetings karin

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  10. Cindy HaffnerMarch 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    STUNNING!!

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  11. DebbyMarch 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Your card is Ohhhhh so lovely....very victorian feel...love it!
    Hugs
    http://debby-paperpearls.blogspot.com/

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  12. Laura (scrapnextras)March 7, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    What a stunner! I love how you layered the flower and your colours and colouring are amazing!

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  13. BeateMarch 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Oh my goodness. I am in love! I love that you added just a bit of green, LOVE your coloring and that you popped up the image. Stunning creation!
    Hugs and smiles

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  14. Michelle WoernerMarch 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Very pretty. Perfect coloring, stitching and lace! Fabulous card!!

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  15. CharlotteMarch 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Loved the way you used Distress inks to color your image, and then how you cut it out and popped it up.

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  16. RietMarch 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    What a wonderful card Yvonne,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  17. KarenMarch 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    This card is lovely the colours are beautiful Karen TB Ontari0

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  18. DonaldaMarch 7, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    As always dear it is breath taking. I so love your coloring of that beautiful image. Hope you are well. Hugs

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  19. Heather RogersMarch 7, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wow Yvonne. This is so pretty. I love this set and the pretty paper you chose to use as well. :)
    Hugs~

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  20. Julie KoerberMarch 7, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    wow... Wow.. WOW!! Gosh Yvonne, I am not sure how you do it. Even without using color at all, you have so much depth and beauty. I knew you would rock this challenge!!

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  21. melodyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    so great to see you creating..i've missed your work chickie ~ hope you're doing well!

    and wow ~ another stunning peice of work! so elegantly done!

    HUGZ

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  22. Stacy MorganMarch 8, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Gorgeous roses... who says brown roses aren't pretty. hee hee Great shading and coloring Yvonne, these truly are beautiful!

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  23. Janine - EllabellaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Love your card - such a beautiful inspiration!!
    Janine

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  24. ConniecrafterMarch 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    So Beautiful, love the combo of papers and the way you used the lace, ribbon, sting and gems all together, very striking!

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  25. Cathy P in AZMarch 8, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wow oh WOW what a beauty! TFS!

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  26. Betty WrightMarch 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    These is so stunning and beautifully done, Yvonne! Gorgeous!

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  27. PeggyMarch 8, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful card. You are so good at this crafting thing.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  28. Leslie MillerMarch 9, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Have mercy! These roses look sculpted! Incredible, Yvonne! I'm really loving these neutral tone creations.

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  29. veltaMarch 9, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    can I use the word "astonishing?" My goodness girl...you have the nth degree on coloring! This is just beautiful...no other words to describe your creations! TFS :)

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  30. Anjas-ArtefaktotumMarch 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Another fantastic composition and as allways a perfect coloration.
    Have a nice weekend,
    hugs Anja

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  31. Tosha LeyendekkerMarch 12, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Stunning as always Yvonne!! I adore your coloring! And love the dp and colors!! WOW!

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  32. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMarch 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    OH this is so beautiful Yvonne!! I just your elegant style and your coloring is gorgeous!! I may have to try this challenge. The neutrals are beautiful! Stunning design and layout!

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  33. hania739March 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Śliczna karteczka

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  34. Vicki DutcherMarch 21, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    WOW! Completely stunning and beautiful!!

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  35. AnnaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love your cards mom! :)
    i wondered if i could get a card, and give it to my teacher? he had birthday...
    today we had an english writing-day.
    wonder what grade I get.
    say hi to mommo from me!
    Love you

    xoxo

    by the way... i have drawn a new drawing. www.teante.blogspot.com

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  36. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Because I admire your work so much, I've awarded you on my blog! Come and pay me a visit to see it! I will be truly honored! >:D< Hugs.

    Diana from Happy Quilling

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  37. AnnikaApril 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Oh my. I admire the utter perfection of your cards, the multitude of layers and design elements and how every single detail is carefully thought through - but most of all I am just stunned by the beauty of your projects!
    Hugs
    Annika

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  38. cdjcape521April 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    your work is phenomenol~~I look forward to each and every post!

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  39. Shannon WhiteApril 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wow! This is just Gorgeous! 8-)

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  40. KathyMay 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I LOVE your coloring!!!! I use prismacolor pencils mostly, but you always make me want to try distress inks!!!

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  41. DJreflectionsJune 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    wow! This is so elegant! Love the way you colored the flower.

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