This week's colours for the Summer of Color 4 challenge are Lavender, Grey and a touch of Plum.
I was originally going to leave the centre of my flower plain (it is a rubber stamp), but at the last minute I thought I would make it plum. Yikes it was too dark and too opaque so it looked like an actual plum had landed in the middle of my flower! After being pleased with my card I now hated it and thought I ruined it. Then I decided to try to salvage it with some white gel pen (which I then blotted so it wasn't so bright). I'm back to being happy with my card, but it's probably a(nother) good lesson in knowing when to say "enough"!
Love the layers in your project.
Posted by: Sue J | June 28, 2014 at 12:24 PM
The white pen did the trick, Cindy! I love what you've done with the colors this week!
Posted by: joy | June 28, 2014 at 12:45 PM
beautiful composition Cindy- gotta love that sweet collage image! Nice repair work on the plum too:)
Posted by: Linda K | June 28, 2014 at 02:02 PM
I agree that it's a skill to know when enough is enough BUT sometimes you've gotta be brave though and give it a go though, right?!
This is a delightful card (I love that you've done this on a Bingo card!).
Posted by: Jo Fiddlesnips! | June 28, 2014 at 02:29 PM
It's gorgeous!! :D
Posted by: twinkletoes2day | June 28, 2014 at 04:18 PM
What a lovely collage, it's beautifully balanced and I like your design. Brilliant use of the colours too.
Posted by: sheila 77 | June 29, 2014 at 01:09 AM
Gorgeous card! It is so elegant and is an absolutely beautiful way to use this week's SOC colors! (I love how you salvaged what you didn't like, too!!!)
Posted by: Sharon Fritchman | June 29, 2014 at 03:54 AM
Cindy, this is perfect! You nailed it with the colors.
Want to know something funny...every time time I see a bingo card I think of you. ;)
Posted by: Halle G | June 29, 2014 at 05:11 AM
I can always leave it to you to find a way to cover any mistakes you might (or think you might) have made. You did a fantastic job with this entry, and I have always loved that stamp. The entire piece is beautiful.
Posted by: Bleubeard and Elizabeth | June 29, 2014 at 05:50 AM
I think the plum center and white stamens add to the overall layout. Wonderful job. :)
Posted by: brenda lee | June 29, 2014 at 06:17 AM
This is lovely - such a great use of the colors! I love the subjects, too...love your pop of plum!
Posted by: Kristin Johnsen | June 29, 2014 at 11:42 AM
lovely summer of color piece ~
Posted by: Tammie | June 29, 2014 at 11:47 AM
xo
Posted by: Kristin Van Valkenburgh | June 29, 2014 at 01:07 PM
Love this!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my SOC4!
Posted by: Trece Wyman | June 29, 2014 at 06:01 PM
Beautiful SOC-piece! I've often found that when you think you ruined something and you keep working on it it comes out better than it would've if you hadn't "ruined" it. I think your flower looks great with the plum in the middle!
Posted by: denthe | June 29, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Oh I never know when to stop. I've taken to asking my OH but then, he doesn't like grunge and I do so I still carry on and then bemoan that I ruined it. And he's all "why didn't you stop when I said?"
I love what you did so it was worth the agony to get to the "Yay!" :)
Posted by: Carmen Wing | June 30, 2014 at 06:07 AM
thanks for stopping by at Just Tickety Boo - I so love seeing everyone's interpretations of the colours - yours is very sweet!I think it is great!
Posted by: Jewels Welsh | June 30, 2014 at 03:22 PM
Oh I love the muted tones on this, the plum flowers lovely!
Posted by: Caz | July 01, 2014 at 07:37 AM
Finally, I was able to access your SOC for last week. It's lovely ---glad I didn't miss it. I don't know why I couldn't access it.
Now, I'm looking for this week's version on your page. Apple green, pink and dark green?
Thanks for visiting to view my Summer of Color post.
Posted by: CJ@ProArtz | July 02, 2014 at 03:23 AM
A beautiful dreamy collage for the SOC colours.... loving the background and all the collaged elements :)
Posted by: Jan | July 02, 2014 at 07:09 AM