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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Primary colors

Look at the fun photo inspiration from the Play Date Cafe challenge this week:


I just loved the bright happy colors and the retro look of many of the images.  So I made a pinwheel card:


supplies: blue and white cardstock, dps from October Afternoon and unknown (green), red, yellow and green buttons and baker's twine, wood skewer, Hero Arts CG211 Magical Background, Adirondack Stonewash ink, CL456 Big Hugs, VersaFine onyx black ink

My pinwheels started out as 2" squares of double-sided papers.  HERE's a tutorial by Tami Hartley at the Hero Arts Blog showing how to make them.
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28 comments:

  1. Kara LynneApril 14, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Love your papers and pinwheels! I will definitely check out that tutorial. Beautiful retro style!

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  2. gRiSeL™April 14, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    LOVE it!!! I'm obsessed with pinwheels and this card made me smile!! SO sunshiny and cheerful!!! Definitely brightens anyone's day!!! (:

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  3. LidkaApril 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Śliczna kartka :)

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  4. Lisa EltonApril 14, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    WOW oh WOW Lin do I love this! You just gave me a BIG smile! Love the sweet paper you've used on your darling pinwheels ;)

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  5. BarbApril 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Bright, beautiful and summery! Love your fun pinwheels, Lin!

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  6. walchowDesignApril 14, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love all the bright pinwheels, Lin!

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  7. Kathy (krolski)April 14, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    I love the pinwheels Lin! Love the bold colors and the twine!

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  8. LeniApril 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Love the happy colors. I've seen some beautiful cards on your blog! The flowerpot! The black, white and yellow one with the girl, so sweet!

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  9. Kathy MartinApril 14, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I love this pinwheel card! Love that you have three pinwheels on it! With colorful paper! :)

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  10. Heather RogersApril 14, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    So cute Lin. Love the pinwheels. :)

    Hugs~

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  11. Cindy C.April 14, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    So fun and bright! Great card Lin!

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  12. Pam W MerwinApril 14, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    This card puts a smile on my face :) Love your color choices for the pinwheels!

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  13. Theresa's StudioApril 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    This brighten my day! What a great and cheerful card...you do brights so wel Love the pinwheels.

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  14. Judy1223April 15, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Lin, you have such an amazing talent when interpreting the color challenge photos! I love the colorful pinwheels and the sweet swirl background...adorable!

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  15. Annette AllenApril 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    cute cute cute...love those pinwheels...great design Lin...Happy Sunday..

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  16. Nancy KApril 15, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Such wonderful fun...those pinwheels make me happy! Great card, Lin.

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  17. TrinhApril 15, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    This is fantastic, Lin! I love the sense of movement with the swirl background.

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  18. Suzanne CApril 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Adorable and brilliant design!

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  19. Mei Ann GuerreroApril 16, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Gorgeous card as always Lin! Love it!

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  20. Emily KeatonApril 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Such a happy card! Those pinwheels are just delightful, Lin. :)

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  21. Jinny NewlinApril 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    This is ever so cute and so bright and happy and cheerful! I just LOVE it to pieces! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  22. JenniferApril 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Lin -- I always love your work -- and these are the perfect example of why : super-colorful and cheery and FUN! Love it!!!

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  23. Savannah O'GwynnApril 18, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    This is why you are MOXIE FAB! Look at this card!!!!!!!! AMAZING! Great job! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the PDCC:)

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  24. Lesley April 19, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Amazing card! Congrats on your win!!

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  25. Arnoldo L. RomeroApril 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Congratulations on winning the PDC challenge. I love the combination of color prints in your card and the 3-D effect. Blessings!

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  26. Virginia L.April 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Woohoo! Congrats, Lin, on your win!! You rock with this (and every) challenge!

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  27. DarnellApril 21, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Congrats on your well-deserved win at PDCC for your awesome card!

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  28. bjmartinApril 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Love this card - pinwheels and all the bright colors are so happy! Congrats!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!