Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards (yes, there really is such an organization) has declared turquoise the Color of the Year for 2010! Here's what they have to say about Turquoise. "Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens".
Trendsetting ... that's our Tote-ally Tess in today card that I designed for the Stamping 411 Weekend Sketch Challenge. Don't you just love her style? Colors for today's card are Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. I used Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper and 5/8" Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, along with some turquoise brads (Bold Brights). I paper-pieced Tess's slacks, top and hair -- stamping them on scraps of paper and then attaching them over the top of the image stamped on Whisper White. So, are you ready for the Tote-ally cool measurements?
- Layer One -- Certainly Celery cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to make the card base
- Layer Two -- Tempting Turquoise cut at 5.25 x 4"
- Layer Three -- DSP cut at 5 x 3.75". Attach ribbon over layers two and three, folding the ends to the back and attaching with SNAIL adhesive. I used a piercing tool to make the holes through the ribbon for the brads. The faux-bow at the bottom was tied on after the rest of the card was complete.
Layer Four -- Tempting Turquoise cut at 2.5 x 3.25"
- Layer Five -- Whisper White cut at 2.25 x 3". I stamped Tess and the sentiment from Whimsical Words using Black Stazon Ink. Tess's face, hair, top and slacks were all stamped on scraps, cut out carefully with Paper Snips, and applied to the card with SNAIL adhesive. Coloring was done with Blush Blossom, Real Red and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers.
That's it for today. Tote-ally cool and tote-ally easy with Tote-ally Tess and Tempting Turquoise. Wow, say that fast five times ...
Oh, and don't forget to check out Stamping 411 to see what the other Operators have done this week and to leave your name and link to your Sketch Challenge project. We'll be watching for you even if you decide to use something other than turquoise! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing the color info on turquoise! Love your card!
Posted by: Carrie Arsenault | January 30, 2010 at 07:51 AM
What a great card....love the colors Gretchen!!
I think you could go into fashion design with the outfit you've worked up for her.....Totally Cool!!
Posted by: Lee | January 30, 2010 at 08:16 AM
Thanks for the color news! I love turquoise. It is a universally appealing color. Your card is so cute. I love the turquoise and Certainly Celery combo.
Posted by: Tammy Q Howell | January 30, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Love how you did Tess's outfit - very cool! And you always provide helpful info - many thanks!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | January 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I love that paper and I never even thought I would like it. Tess looks good!!
Posted by: Marietta | January 30, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Just Mahvelous, Darlin'! I love what you did. I might need to paper piece more. TFS and thanks so much for the awesome blog and information. It's one of my fav's!
kathy
Posted by: kathy Brown | January 30, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Wow, I'm happy to know that about turquoise. It's always been a great favorite of mine...both the color and the stone! A very fun card today and Tess just looks terrific!
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | January 30, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Beautiful job Gretchen! :) I just love tess!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | January 31, 2010 at 11:47 AM
What a great job you did on this--i'm off to make my Turq. card right now!
Posted by: Nola | January 31, 2010 at 02:27 PM
And here is another of my new stamps that has yet to see ink...You've done a beautiful job here Gretchen! Love the psychedelic/retro look you've given it and I really love how she is walking off the panel. Great card!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | February 01, 2010 at 07:24 AM
How cool is this card!! I love how you've paper pieced her.And how you colored the rest of her in. That ribbon is yummy! Love your card!
Posted by: Lisa Walsh | February 01, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Love this out fit and that new Satin ribbon is so pretty. Have a great day
France
Posted by: France | February 02, 2010 at 05:54 PM
So cute, Gretchen...such a modern Tess!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 03, 2010 at 08:35 PM