Whenever I see one of Dawn McVey's cards on Instagram, I almost immediately know it is hers by the color palette. She has a group of colors that she rocks in her cards … her home … and her wardrobe.
When I saw in her Instagram stories last night that she posted her first color inspiration challenge (#dawnsingdoescolor) I wondered if it would be what I call her signature colors … and indeed it was. I immediately went searching for those five colors of cardstock in my stash and started creating.
I not only used the photo as my inspiration … but dawn herself. Her big messy bun … the bandannas she wore in her hair while it grew out after her treatment … her love of vintage elements … and her love of flowers. If I could have figured out how to incorporate nail polish, I would have.
I used this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch for my layout and Julee Ebersole's Essentials by Ellen Voices in my Head. I added a knot of red velvet ribbon to the bun and a sentiment from Essentials by Ellen Handful.
To bring in the vintage element, I added a trio of S&H Green Stamps topped by a trio of tiny pink blooms. I love how this turned out exactly how I imaged it in my head … thanks to DawnSing for the inspiration.
You nailed this challenge!! I LOVE all the thought you put into your entry. I can see the headband in my head on HER head. I love the addition of the vintage green stamps. STUNNING card!!
Fantastic color! I keep going back to look at the S&H stamps…such a big part of my childhood! Thank you for joining us at Atlantic Hearts this week.
Love this! Jo x
What a cute card! Love the Green Stamps! Thanks for sharing with AHSC.
Great job, I love it! Thanks for playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
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