colourQ

colourQ challenge #121...

2012-01-24T11:37:00.000-06:00

Good morning & happy Tuesday!!! We had so many fabulous entries last week - thank you all so much!!! Our inspiration today comes from Pottery Barn & this gorgeous Ingrid Palampore Half Apron. So pretty... I love this fabric!

Here's my sample. It looks as though my "mustard" has turned "pumpkin~y"... oh well...

And from the ever amazing Royal Court...

Sylvia

Yapha

Anita

Christina

Kara

LeAnne

Lori

Silke

Suzanne

Ready... set... CRAFT!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is SUNDAY, January 29th at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Using InLinkz, link to the actual post/gallery page your project is in, and select the thumbnail image of your project. Any mis-linked entries are subject to deletion, but I'll try to let you know if there's a problem!

*** Just so you know, InLinkz is not fool-proof, some of you may not be able to post the thumbnail of your card... if not, link your profile picture. But if you CAN post the thumbnail of your card, please do! If I have time I will go back & 'fix' the Inlinkz for those of you who cannot get your project thumbnail to post, oky-doky? If I do "fix" it for you, your thumbnail may be moved to a different position on the entry list ***

Hope you get to play along~

colourQ challenge #120 ~ Winner Crowned...

2012-01-23T22:04:00.001-06:00

Talk about impressive!!! We had some FABULOUS entries last week, with what I feared would be a difficult palette - but you ladies worked these colors like a pro! THANK YOU!!! So many awesome cards, and so many great techniques were on show as well! The card that won our hearts this week was simply exquisite! Please help me give a BIG CONGRATS to....

ANJA!!!

And this week's colourQ Courtiers offered so much inspiration...

We have some sad news to share, our sweet and talented Renée has stepped down from the team. We love her bunches and will miss her immense talents, as I know you will, too! Please go visit her blog & leave her some love!!!

See you all back here in the morning!

colourQ challenge #120...

2012-01-17T10:45:00.000-06:00

Good morning! Thanks again so much to everyone who played last week, those colors were so fun & ALL THE ENTRIES were SUPER FABULOUS!!! We have some fresh, winter~y hues for you today, inspired by this Paisley Park Tunic from Sundance! Isn't it gorgeous?!?

Here's my card...

And it's my pleasure to announce the newest appointment to the colourQ Royal Court - I'm so happy to have her joining us & you will LOVE her style!

Silke

Hello everyone! My name is Silke Ledlow and I have the pleasure of being the new Design Team Member for the Color Q Challenge. I would like to *thank* Arielle for inviting me to be part of the CQC family!!!

I live in the beautiful State of Georgia with my husband Jerry, my 3 daughters (Sarah, Rebecca and Miriam) plus our boxer boy *Luke*. By day time I'm a Conference Coordinator for our local University and in the evenings...time permitted...I like to stamp and be creative. I also have the privilege to design for two wonderful Stamp Companies (Flourishes and Our Daily Bread Designs). If you like to see more of my work feel free to stop by my blog called *My Life*.

And some more gorgeous~ness from our Royal Court...

Sylvia

Christina

Kara

LeAnne

Lori

Noelle

Sandra

Suzanne

Time to craft the blues - LOL!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is SUNDAY, January 22nd at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Can't wait to see what you do with these colors!!!

colourQ challenge #119 ~ Winner Crowned...

2012-01-17T00:30:00.004-06:00

Oh wow - what a week! I swear ALL the cards were winners this week! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your talent with us and playing along! I'm really not kidding when I say the voting was torture... but we have a winner! Please help me give a BIG CONGRATS to this week's colourQueen for her GORGEOUS card....

Natalie!!!

And here are this week's colourQ Courtiers...SO STUNNING!!!!

See you back here in the morning!

colourQ challenge #119...

2012-01-10T10:35:00.000-06:00

Good morning and welcome to colourQ Challenge #119!!! We had a super week last week, and lots of amazing entries, Thank you all so much! Maisie's 2nd birthday is Saturday, and as I was browsing for party ideas I came upon this whimsical little Paper Circle Gardlands over at HoopDaLoop! Love this fun inspiration!!!

Here's my quick card for today...

And from the wonderful, talented and ever crafty Royal Court...

Suzanne

Sylvia

Yapha

Anita

Christina

Kara

LeAnne

Lori

Now it's your turn!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is SUNDAY, January 15th at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Can't wait to see what you do with this challenge!!!

colourQ challenge #118 ~ Winner Crowned...

2012-01-09T22:39:00.000-06:00

The votes are IN! We had so many tremendously talented ladies play along with us last week ~ THANK YOU SO MUCH! Please help me congratulate this week's colourQueen.... (love the patchwork!)...

AMY WHITE!!!

And this week's gallery of colourQ Courtiers is so gorgeous!!!

See you gals back here in the AM!

colourQ challenge #118...

2012-01-03T10:22:00.000-06:00

HaPpY NeW YeAr!!! Hope you had a great one - I know I did, looking through everyone's gorgeous entries from last week! I'm getting back into the swing of things "slowly" this week... but we have some FAB colors for you today! Makes you think of spring! Our inspiration comes from this cool Maddox Small Satchel from Fossil... so yummy! I only wish I were a purse girl, but sadly I'm not! I usually carry the same purse around until it falls apart - LOL! Usually a simple, small~ish black leather purse. Black goes with everything right?

Here's my sample... and I threw in a 'little' bit of kraft for good measure!

And from our Royal Court are these gorgeous - these ladies really amaze me every week! I am always SO PROUD to show off their creations!

Sandra

Sylvia

Christina

Kara

LeAnne

Lori

Noelle

Now it's your turn!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is SUNDAY, January 8th at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Can't wait to see what you do with this challenge!!!

colourQ challenge #117 ~ Winner Crowned...

2012-01-02T23:42:00.007-06:00

WOOHOO - we had a HUGE turnout for this last challenge and I have to admit, this type of color challenge is one of my favorites! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for playing along! We toiled long hours over this week's voting and all the entries were just AMAZING! Please help me congratulate this week's colourQueen (love the center panel!)....

SUE McRAE!!!

And here's our FABULOUS, super sized gallery of colourQ Courtiers...

See you in the morning!!!

colourQ challenge #117...

2011-12-27T10:54:00.000-06:00

Hello! We have a more relaxed challenge for you this week, and I think you're going to love it! I know I did! Besides white and black, you can pick ANY 1 OTHER COLOR! The inspiration for this challenge came from this cool Damask Dinnerware set from Target!

I'll be turning 39 tomorrow, so I decided to do a birthday card!

And the Royal Court really rocked it this week, didn't they?

Noelle

Renée

Sandra

Suzanne

Sylvia

Yapha

Anita

Christina

Kara

LeAnne

Now pick a color, any color and get crafty!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is SUNDAY, January 1st at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Hope you get to play along this week!!!

colourQ challenge #116 ~ Winner Crowned...

2011-12-27T09:20:00.002-06:00

Good morning! I hope you've all had a wonderful holiday! I'm off work today and kept the kids home with me, so I better get these posts up quick before they tear the house down!

Please help me give a HUGE CONGRATS to this week's colourQueen, we loved every detail of her beautiful card.....

Maureen!!!

And congrats to the amazing artists that are this week's colourQ Courtiers....

Thank you all so much & I'll be back in a bit with today's challenge!

colourQ challenge #116...

2011-12-20T10:10:00.000-06:00

HO HO HO!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!!! It's a busy time of year, so for those fortunate few who may not be as busy, we wanted to provide you a little inspiration for this week! I saw this cool Holiday Plaid Doormat over at Crate and Barrel - LOVE IT! Then again this time of year I love plaid ANYTHING!

This week you have an extra day to play! (That's my little gift to you! Heehee!)

Here's my card...

And form the truly dedicated and super creative Royal Court (LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!!)...

Lori

Noelle

Renée

Sandra

Suzanne

Sylvia

Kara

LeAnne

Get crafty if you can!!!

ENTRY DEADLINE is MONDAY, December 26th at 12 noon CST, to be considered for colourQueen! If you miss the deadline but still want to link up, InLinkz will re-open the next day, so you can play with any of the previous colors anytime. You must be linked before the deadline to be in the running for colourQueen, though!

PLEASE use the palette provided for your project!

You'll notice that a few of our designers use colors similar to the SU! colors listed in the palettes - just try to keep it close!

Please display our palette badge, but at the VERY least, you MUST put a link in your post back to this challenge~ Thank you!

Hope you get a chance to play this week!!!

colourQ challenge #115 ~ Winner Crowned...

2011-12-20T09:28:00.000-06:00

Good morning! With all the hustle and bustle of the season, I ran out of time last night and wasn't able to get this post up! Forgive me? I hope you all had a wonderful week last week and that you will also have a glorious one ahead! Thanks so much to all of you who were able to play along, I know it's hard this time of year!

Well, the votes are in..... please help me give a BIG CONGRATS to this week's colourQueen, for her super yummy little tag.....

LESLEY!!!

And also a big congrats to this week's colourQ Courtiers... isn't this a beautiful little gallery!

I'll be back in a few with this week's challenge!