Earth Elements....meet Soft Subtles....How do you do?

I was prepping a card for a workshop this past week and I wanted to use some warm autumn colors. I chose Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive. I wanted to choose a third color to go with these. When I pulled the packs of Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie cardstocks out, I didn't notice the third pack that came with them accidentally. Bashful Blue.

I was going to put the Bashful Blue back, but then realized that it was actually a nice complimentary color to the other two.

I was almost wary of putting the three colors together. It's like organizing a wedding and putting different families at the same table. You think they might get along, but you never really know until you put them together, introduce them and let what happens happen.

I imagine the coversation going something like this:

Me: "Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, meet Bashful Blue."

Pumpkin Pie: "Hello, Bashful Blue. Nice to meet you. How do you do?"

Bashful Blue: "Very well, thank you. Nice to meet you, too."

Old Olive: "A pleasure to meet you, Bashful Blue. I love what you're wearing. That color is perfect on you. It goes perfect with your eyes."

Bashful Blue: "Why, thank you, Old Olive. I think what you're wearing makes you look dashing. Very distinguished on you."

Me: *wipes brow* "Well, it seems that the three of you will get along splendidly. Stand next to each other and let me see how you all look together."

*gathers Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Bashful Blue together and gasps adoringly at how well they all suit each other*

*end twisted cardstock conversation in my head*

And wow.....these colors DO look very nice with each other. Especially when used with the Bud Basics set. Who would have thunk that these two warm Earth Elements colors would look so nice with such a cool Soft Subtles color? I need to start picking colors accidentally more often just to see what how they look together.

I added a little bit of punch to my card with a greeting done in Basic Black some black gingham ribbon stapled to my layers. Perfect!

 

Have a lovely week......play around with some "odd" color combinations and see what you come up with!

Happy Creating!

-Stampin' Mama

Supplies:

Stamps: Bud Basics, Wonderful Words; Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla; Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Basic Black; Black gingham ribbon; stapler and staples 

Comments

[Alexandra Hobson]

What a pretty card Erika! I love the warm, rich colors - beatiful! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

[Marie - mariemc]

Love this color combo!!! Gorgeous card. TFS

[Adrienne]

What a lovely card!!!

[Lourin]

Your a HOOT! .. You say in your post that you 'added a little punch to your card'.. I'd like to know what you added to YOUR punch ;) Just kidding. Your so fun. Thanks for sharing a Great new color combination and card sample.
I still LOVE LOVE LOVE this set.
Hugs and happiness,
Lourin

[Tonniece]

A hoot is putting it mildly. LOL
Love your blog Erika.
Now I can go about my day with a smile on my face knowing I'm not the only one that talks to....shall we say,(non people).
Super great card.

[kimk]

Sweet! Your a nutcracker like myself.. all my things talk to each other from time to time as well. Although it's usually late at night :}

[Jen]

hahaha I am glad I am not the only one that has conversations like that in my head ;)

[Cyndi Bundy]

I love this card! The layout is simple, which I LOVE of course, and the colors really stand out and are beautiful together!