Spring Color Inspiration

Happy Friday! Today we have some fresh, colorful, spring-y inspiration to share with you.

I sent this inspiration piece to three of our MME designers and asked them to create layouts based on something in the photo.

I think you'll love what they came up with!

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Tina Walker

Supplies:Collectable:Unforgettable:'You Are' Charmed paper,'You Are' chipboard,'Today' pins,'Happiness' decorative brads,decorative tape;Collectable-Memorable:'Note' Details paper,'Journey' Journal paper,'Journey' decorative brads;Collectable-Notable:'Wonder' Lovely paper;Collectable-Remarkable:'Authentic' tiny word stickers;Misc:Wood:  Studio Calico,Clothespin: American Crafts,Corner Chomper:  WRMK,'Cardstock:  Office Supply,Spray Mist:  Adirondack, Tattered Angels,Die Cut Machine:  Silhouette Cameo,Adhesive:  Tombow (tape runner), Glossy Accents (Ranger)

Tina says: I love color inspiration challenges.  I love searching through my stash looking for just the perfect colors and design elements for a color inspiration challenge.  For my layout, I used product from all four Collectable ranges to complete my assignment.

Besides using the colors in the color inspiration photo(s), I also used design elements from the color inspiration photos: 
1.  Diagonal design from the dress,
2.  Round/Flower shaped elements from the cake and necklace, and
3.  Stacking/Layering from the green dishes.

To create the diagonal design, I started with a diagonal background patterned paper. (Super easy, huh?)  Next, I digitally cut a diagonal shape and layered all 3 colors behind the shape for a fun and interesting element. 

I used a large, oversized flower shape brad for my Round/Flower shape design element.  I couldn't find the perfect brad shape and colors, so I actually mixed 2 different brads from 2 separate Collectable collections to make my finished brad.

Lastly, I layered patterned paper, embellishments, and my title to finish my layout.

Tip:  I didn't want to repeat the same yellow patterned paper behind my die cut title, so I cut a section from the Tiny Word sticker sheet.  The color was exactly what I was looking for, so I sprayed a different shade of yellow and white mist to change the color of the stickers.  Perfect way to stretch my stash, yet still follow the Color Inspiration challenge.

 

Jana Eubank

Supplies:Kate & Co-Cambridge Court: Stripes Paper, Mini Flowers Paper, Lovely Day Paper, 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Chipboard Elements, Sticker Accessory Sheet, Decorative Stamps, Decorative Tape, Decorative Brads, Enamel Dots

 

Jana says:For my layout I was inspired to use the Stripes Paper. The diagonal pattern made the perfect base of my page because of the diagonal lines in the pattern of the dress. The yellow beaded necklace inspired the paper choice behind my favorite photo (the polka dots on the top left).

I decided to incorporate floral prints and a couple of floral accents on my page, because of the flowers on the hat and cake. The chipboard shape even reminds me of the shape of the flowers on top of the pink hat.

Finally, I loved the texture the netting added to the hat in the photo and decided to use that as inspiration to add machine stitched details to my page.

 

Tonya Dirk

Supplies: Collectable-Memorable: "Hello" Decorative Stamps, "Perfect" Die Cut Chipboard, "Hello" Decorative Pins, "I'm With…" Decorative Stickers

Find Your Wings-Up and Away: 6x6 Designer Pad, Krafty Floral Paper, Layered Stickers, Alpha & Word Stickers

The Sweetest Thing-Tangerine: Wonderful Dandy Paper, "Hello" Decorative Brads

The Sweetest Thing-Bluebell: "Smile" Enamel Dots

The Sweetest Thing-Lavendar: "Cutie Pie" Decorative Buttons

Other: DMC Floss, Scor Tape, Martha Stewart Glitter

Tonya says: Wow! Did I love this color inspiration piece! The colors are right up my alley. As soon as I saw the inspiration photo I knew exactly which photo I was going to center my layout around. Could the color of my daughter's shirt be any more perfect?!

In order to achieve this color palette I pulled product from three different lines: Collectable-Memorable, The Sweetest Thing-Tangerine, and Find Your Wings-Up and Away. These all help to not only fulfill the color scheme but also the feminine and frilly feel of the inspiration photos!

 

Aren't these three layouts gorgeous?

What about you? Are you feeling ready to scrap? Are you inspired by today's color inspiration piece? If so, we'd love to see what you come up with. Share your layouts on our Facebook wall or here in the comments.

TGIF!