Hello crafty friends! I'm having some fun today -- guesting with the Color Hues Challenge! I was so pleased with the invitation and couldn't wait to get started.
As you can see, our colors for this challenge are blue and red, with neutrals welcome as well. I can't help but think "nautical" when I see these colors, and I had the perfect guy for the theme. I'm so glad to bring him out for his first play!
I joined the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club just so I could have the Shipmates set. I definitely do not have a Walrus in my collection and I think he's so cute! There's a seagull in the set, too. Quite a deal I thought, and bigger than I expected. He fills up the card quite nicely! The anchor and sentiment are separate. I fell back on my trusty (older) Mintay Marina paper for the background.
Check out the amazing samples by the Color Hues team, and then show us your blue and red. It'll be fun! Have a happy day!
Stamps: Stampendous Ocean Sayings Paper: Stampin' Up Brilliant Blue and Real Red, neutral color scraps, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 110 lb, Mintay Marina designer paper Ink: Real Red for sentiment, other matching for sponging Dies: Spellbinders Shipmates, Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers, KaiserCraft Anchors Other: Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Ohmygosh, Leslie! Your decision to go in a nautical direction is brilliant - and how wonderful that your handsome, dapper Salty Walrus is making his debut for this challenge. From the sailing boats background, to the anchor, to the porthole style frame, you've created the perfect stage for your star-of the show. Truly marvelous in every way; thank you for guest designing with us.
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Congrats on your well deserved GDT spot Leslie, great colour combo-love the anchor and fabulous walrus.
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What a very cool way to use red and blue! Your walrus is awesome. Love the way you put the pieces together.
ReplyDeleteYou had the perfect background paper for this debonair guy, Leslie! I love that you placed him in a circle and the woodgrain behind him! So much fun! Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer this challenge. You always inspire!
ReplyDeleteDang woman this card is stinkin cute! Love it.
ReplyDeletecongrats on GDT spot. Cute card. Not easy with only red and blue. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you guesting with this wonderful group and you knocked it out of the park, Leslie! The walrus makes such a statement as a dapper seaman, gosh he is so cute! I love the way you surrounded him with such pretty papers and additions. I can tell you had fun with this one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GD spot at colour hues. Don't red and blue make a fabulous combination and perfect for your walrus. He is just great. This year I failed to manage to keep up with blog land and have my grandkids to stay! All back to normal now and we all had a nice time, it just takes me a while to recover! xx
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, Leslie this is such fun. I love summer cards with a nautical feel and you brought that so well.
ReplyDeleteAwww ... this is adorable Leslie. This just makes me smile. :) xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats being asked to be a guest on their blog, this little guy was a great choice to use for your color combo, I like how he has a pipe just like the old sailor pictures :). Those papers work great with him and I love the anchor and the helm for embellishments. Fab Card!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your guesting gig, Leslie! You could not have picked a more fun fella for the occasion. He looks quite pleased with himself, doesn't he! I do love his teeny hat! This is such a cute card!
ReplyDeleteA lovely fun Summer card. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this! Lovely color usage and that walrus is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Leslie! Your sea-faring character exhibits the fashion runway with blues and reds in amazing vibrancy! LOVING his contented expression. Quite the talent to have those tusks while puffing his pipe! LOL SO SO SOOOOOOO cute without being cutesy! I especially like the "planks" behind him. Congrats on your GDT gig. SUPER fun card! huggers, de
ReplyDeleteSuch a great masculine card! Your Walrus is just so cute especially with the nautical theme! I have been tempted so many times to join some of Spellbinders clubs.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about this fella and his 'toothy smile?' How wonderful! LOve is seafaring outfit and pipe - those Mintay papers were meant for him, too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being the Color Hues guest of honor, my friend!
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Isn't he the cutest???? How creative are you and all the extra touches you add! This card makes me smile! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! That walrus is amazing, and such a wonderful pick for the Blue and Red challenge! I love the nautical patterned paper, and all the details (that coat! and that pipe!) Then the perfect sentiment. We're so delighted to have you as our Guest Designer at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteThis dapper guy just landed in my mail box this past week and haven't had the chance to use him yet, but I absolutely LOVE what you did with him Leslie using our color pairing!! He totally makes me smile with that big toothy grin and dressed all in his red & blue finery...what's not to love?!! And yes, you did have the perfect papers for your backgrounds too! Sweet, sweet card my friend and SO glad you guested with us at Color Hues!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love this guy!! What a delightful bright and fun card you've made, Leslie! Thank you for the inspiration and congratulations on being Guest Designer at CH! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDelete🤣 He's hilarious, I just adore this guy
ReplyDeleteAw I love your pipe toting walrus, such a fab take on the colours too. As you can see I didn't go with the nautical theme in the end, despite it being my first thoughts! So happy you are guesting with us for this challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie I just love your walrus decked out in blue and red, he is so cute! What a perfect sentiment to go with him too! We were so pleased to have you as our guest this challenge at the Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a guest! Love the walrus, and you nailed it with only using those colours. The complete card is amazing! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou could not have nailed this challenge any better, Leslie! I adore this card as you already know! Seems everyone else does too! So happy to have you with us for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I was tickled to see your card with Mr. Walrus dressed in his fine sailor garb, pipe included. Every detail on your nautical card is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for being our guest designer for this challenge!
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