Contest #5 winner:
Congratulations to the random winner of our 5th contest:
Teresa who posted on May 10 at 5:18am!
Teresa, please email your mailing address to --> Emily and we'll get your goodies in the mail! (This is a different Teresa than the winner of contest #1 - too funny that we've had two winners with the same first name!)
Contest #6!
Now on to contest #6 with Jen D!
Sending You Sunshine!
by Jen D
"The 8th anniversary celebration has made me think back to my very first ever A Muse stamps. Of course to make this card, I wanted to use some of my favorite images that I've collected. I knew I had to pull out one of my first A Muse stamps that got me hooked - Seattle Girl. I paired her with Cityscape stamped in a grey ink to fade it into the background a bit. I used blue chalk ink to sponge in the sky to add some color. I love this sentiment not only because I can use it for so many occaisons, but also because it makes me smile every time I see it. I inked up only part of the sentiment at a time, so that I could split the wording among two punch shapes.
Whenever I'm feeling stuck or in a slump, I always start with my "go to" color combinations. For this card I used my all time favorite- Grass Kitchen notes. I like to pair these with pink, navy, black, sky blue- just about anything :)
So here's where the contest comes in. Tell me - What is your favorite go-to color combination? Leave a comment on this post to enter, and we'll pick a random winner on Wednesday who will win the A Muse products used to make my card! Good luck!"
A Muse Product Links:
Cityscape, clouds, Seattle girl, sending you sunshine, Kitchen Grass 4-bar notes, Black stitch ribbon.
Great card! I love the Seattle girl too:) I have to agree with you on the Kitchen notes, the yellow and black Kitchen notes are my absolute fav to use!!
Posted by: Susie P | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:32 AM
What a beautiful card, I am sure it would clear the clouds on any rainy day! My favorite go to color combination is very similar to yours, anything with the color green. All shades of green too, I just seem to always be drawn to that color! I like the girliness of pink and green, the cheerfulness of yellow and green or orange and green, and how festive is red and green? I think Kermit had it wrong, It is very easy to be green!
Posted by: Bryn | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:45 AM
i always seem to combine pinks and purples. it works for me year round and is just easy to work with:)
Posted by: kel | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:45 AM
I would have to say that I'm always drawn to blues and teals with a nice crisp white and maybe some craft or tan thrown in. :)
Posted by: Drea B. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Very cute card! My go to color combination right now is kraft, white and black - I know boring, but if you start with those 3 and then just think of all the colors you can add to make that part of the card just "pop". Thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: Christine | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Anything yellow!
Posted by: Amanda Beers | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Love the card. I would have to say anything and red.
Posted by: Christina Slaton | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:31 AM
great card blue (navy) and yellow together
Posted by: snw | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:34 AM
i'm using a lot of pink and orange together these days! love it. stephanie J.
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:38 AM
These would make great "souvenir" type of note cards, ya know with a city name on them.
I seem to use red and green alot!
Posted by: Patty W | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Hi Jen,
i LOVE the card! My favorite color combo is yellow and blue!
-Geri
Posted by: Gerianne K. Patti | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:58 AM
I love this card! My most often used combo is Kraft or white, Chocolate Brown and Turquoise. I love the colors together and it works equally well for a male or female card!
Posted by: Cherylp | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Pink and Brown!
Posted by: JenMarie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:02 AM
My favorite color combos lately are kraft brown color with red and/or blue for boys and kraft brown with green and/or purple for the ladies. Also love layering with the kitchen notes those dots just make everything look brighter!
Posted by: Molly K. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Blue & green for SURE!!!
Posted by: Edie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Very cute card!! We could have used Seattle girl in PA last week - it rained all week long! LOL I have to go with kraft cardstock with red or blue accents. I have boys so I make a lot of boy-type cards. This is a great go-to combo. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: nancy l. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Chocolate brown and blue! Cute card.
Posted by: Robyn M. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:08 AM
I would be black white, with a pop of another color. My color mood depends on the season.
Posted by: Dawn | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Anything pink and purple, just love it!
Posted by: Iris | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Chocolate brown and any soft color look fantastic-esp a mint green or pale pink.
Posted by: Kellene P. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:29 AM
My go-to color combination is probably something + brown. Blue + brown is pretty common. So is green + brown.
Love the pop of yellow and red on your card! So cheery!
Posted by: Amy | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:35 AM
My go to color combination is green, orange and purple. Bright and vibrant. When you have a bright orange purse ($1 at the thrift store), it's a good to have a plan!
Posted by: Jen T | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Gorgheous card, Jen! Especially that beautiful sponged blue sky. My go to colour combo would be a brown-blue combo...always hits the right note with me:)
Posted by: Tinla | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Cute card! I love green and brown together - any shade!
Posted by: Anita Young | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:41 AM
What a cute card! I am in love right now with grey and bright pink! So much fun!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Allison T. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Lately browns and pinks.
Posted by: Lara | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Beautiful and inspirational card. I would have to say for me it's the season colors. So right now it would be spring and bright colors. Thanks so much for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:03 AM
I usually ix pink and green or brown and aqua.
Posted by: Tiffany H | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Pink and green.
Posted by: Eraina Ortega | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Since it is Spring (finally) I am gravitating towards pink and green color combinations. They just make me happy!
I LOVE this card!
Posted by: Shannon C | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:20 AM
My Go-TO-COLORS have always been green (my fave!) and pink. You can never go wrong with those two colors..they go very well together! Thanks for the chance to win! :o)
Posted by: Armie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:27 AM
green and blue, my fav colors for card making.
Posted by: veronica | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I love to use eggplant and deep greens togehter.
Posted by: neve | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Thanks for another chance for A Muse goodies! I tend to gravitate to red, black, and white. Love those Swiss Red notecards.
Posted by: Karen M. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:47 AM
I would have to say the blue/brown combo seems to be what I gravitate towards.
Posted by: laura | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:49 AM
My favourite colour combo is any bold,striking colour highlighted by black and white.
Smiles,
Lesley :)
Posted by: Lesley | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I love using chocolate brown and pale blue together. Last spring I made wedding invitations for a friend in this combination we chose, and I've been hooked ever since!
Posted by: Crafty Karin | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:20 AM
My favorite color combo is pink and purple or teal and brown but I use the colors that works best with the image I am stamping and the person that I am making the card for. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Susan N. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM
I love greens, brown and blues and any combo
of them. I am also using a lot of Kraft
card stock these days.
Posted by: Judy | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I like to use red with turquoise blue when I'm looking for something bright.
Posted by: Ann | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:40 AM
My go to lately has been kraft card stock with green or blue elements. The combo feels clean and natural!
Posted by: Michelle M | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I love greens, pinks and purples together. Recently, I have also enjoyed black and pink together. I love polka dots for patterns:)
Love your card, and thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Tracy Estes | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Definitely blues and greens, esp. "kiwi" green! Like to throw brown in w. my pastels, too! Too many too choose!
Posted by: Heather Freeman | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Love this card. So very cute. I'm partial to greens - particularly the shade on the kitchen paper used in this card.
Posted by: Caren Weinstein | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Always greens! But I like to add in oranges too for cheery designs. Brown is nice too for a more classic look. Thanks for the contest.
Posted by: JB | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Grass green is my favorite, but I love all the A Muse pinks, also - popsicle, chiffon, tutu...I have been using them for years and still reach for them.
Posted by: Ingrid | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM
My standby color combination is classic white and black.
Posted by: Nancy W | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM
i love kraft, black, and red or pink. my cardbase go to color is always kraft
Posted by: Cassi | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Love the card!! My favorite combo lately is green and brown with a POP of orange.
Posted by: Lorelei | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:58 AM
My go to colors are classic white, with pink and brown.
Or classic white with
green and pink. Love those color combo's.
I absolutely love that card, I almost bought that cityscape stamp, it's so adorable! Guess I will have to now LOL!!
Posted by: Lindsay | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I love the popped up clouds. So cute! I love to pair brown with many colors: pink, baby blue, lavender.
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I use green a lot, especially the A Muse chiffon green notecards as a base. I like the chiffon green with pale purples or pale blues.
Posted by: Angie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM
What a cute card!!! I seem to go through different color moods. Right now, I am in love with the various shades of pink.
Posted by: starmore | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I love black, and it really does go with anything. I love black and red, black and pink, black and green...
Posted by: Doris G. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:30 PM
I always seem to go to aqua and some contrasting color.....brown,black, or red. Happy 8th!!!
Posted by: Doreen Schostek | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Such a cute card! My favorite color combo is kraft with anything! I love bright colors, especially blues and greens!
Posted by: Kelly Marie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:37 PM
My favorite combo this week is aqua/black/white.
Posted by: Brenda | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:46 PM
You can't lose with black and white, and then adding any bright color for some pop! I love bright pink, lime green, or a vibrant orange.
Posted by: Amy L. Weber | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I love greens. It seems to go with just about any color. Pink and green would be my yummiest choice!!
Posted by: Suzie P. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:11 PM
I love light blue (like cabana blue) and red. It always creates a fun card....
Posted by: Rachel | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I like the pink and green combination. I always seem to have that in stock. Usually pink dot paper with solid green combo.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM
My go-to-colors are usually browns, pinks and greens. But it usually depends on the image.
Posted by: Analyn | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM
I love using brown, green and blue! I can't seem to get aways from those colors. :)
Posted by: Ashley M | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Brown and pink are my current favs!
Posted by: sndy1 | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:54 PM
My usual colors are neutrals but my fav for a pop of color is red.
Posted by: Jodie | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 03:09 PM
I seem to use brown and pink pretty frequently, or brown and soft blue. I love this card! Thank you for sharing. Denise
Posted by: Denise | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 03:28 PM
I love the combination of pink and black. It's so classic and cherry. I imagine it would be on the walls of a Paris bistro!
Posted by: Cheryl B. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I'm into lime green and brown for now. It changes periodically depending on the season.
This is fun! Thanks for the contests, and happy 8th anniversary!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:13 PM
my favorite go to color is brown but currently i have a pink thing going on.
Posted by: Danette | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:28 PM
My favourite go to colours - well, its usually a few different shades of blue ... I love blue!
Posted by: Debby W. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Pink and brown is definitely my go to color!
Posted by: Erika M | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:33 PM
I love green because I think it's gender neutral. It's just very adaptable, whether you want something whimsical or elegant.
Posted by: raindropecho | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Cute card! I live in the Pacific Northwest so I totally relate to it! Love the big puffy storm clouds above the city!
As for my go-to colors, that would be black and white. Generally speaking, my favorite colors for cards are earth shades... brown, green and orange. I really like kraft card stock too.
Posted by: DJ | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Blue and yellow - all shades of blue and yellow. But, I have been working with lots of green/pink combos and lime green/orange combos the last few months.
Posted by: Jill | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Go to colors? SO many... but black, white + one more color never fails. :)
Posted by: Tran | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Usually various shades of blue.
Posted by: Susan King | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I'm enjoying all of the great cards and contests that come along with it, so fun! My favorite go to color combo is light blue and brown..
Thanks..michele h..
Posted by: Michele Huey | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Probably pink and black or two shades of green. Great card btw!
Posted by: Karen (Sterling Scrapper) | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:28 PM
I love the Black Kitchen paper with just about anything, but especially with Soft Sky and Real Red.
Posted by: Amye | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Pink and green OR green and pink - ALWAYS!!!
Posted by: Jean in NH | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:37 PM
lately, my go-to combo has been a baby blue [SU! bashful blue] and celery. LOVE those colors together.
Posted by: Cat Lail | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Has to be turquoise and red!
Posted by: cheiron | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:53 PM
My go to colors are Kraft and Chocolate - pretty much any color you put with those looks great!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 05:58 PM
my favorite go to color combination is black and pink. I pretty much love black with any color but pink is definitely my favorite. It just makes me feel very girly and happy.
Posted by: Lindsaynspencer | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I live at the beach, so my favorite color combo is blues with greens, I love shades that remind me of sea glass and then the brighter blues and greens you see in Pottery Barn Kids, such fun colors!
Posted by: Heather | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:28 PM
My go to colors are lavender and yellow.
Posted by: BeachGirl | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:30 PM
This week, my favorite combo is French Roast and Latte, but that's subject to change without notice . . .
Posted by: Carol O'Leary | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 06:38 PM
My favorite color combos right now are different shades of blues and browns together.
Posted by: Nancy G. | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I am using alot of blue and brown right now. My colors seem to change with the seasons. I love them all.
Posted by: K Crum | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:28 PM
pink & brown, or aqua & brown- but that's today.... :)
Posted by: jen shears | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:37 PM
I love pink and green together, and right now I've been using the a muse kitchen pink and kitchen blue paper and notecards together a lot.
Posted by: Rachael | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:47 PM
My go to combinations are definitely blue and pink. I find I'm always making cute lovely cards and pink and blue just fit together perfectly for them!
Posted by: Bethany | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 07:58 PM
I have been into greens for a while now, I like to match it with blues & browns. But my new love is pink and green. Thanks Glenda!
Posted by: Kerry | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:29 PM
My all-time favorite go-to color combination has been purple & green, but lately it's all pink & brown. I had a dress when I was 6 that was pink & brown - I just loved it!
Posted by: dDragon | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:34 PM
love seattle girl too.
Browns are always my favorite. They go well with pink, blue, lavender,and green.:)
Thanks for the contests!
Posted by: Ichen | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 08:50 PM
I tend to reach for the Fall-themed colors. Of course, brown goes with everything! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Anniversary A muse!
Posted by: Cynthia | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:16 PM
I'm not sure that I have a favorite go-to color for stamping. I love purple though.
Posted by: Jennifer Moore | Monday, May 11, 2009 at 09:57 PM
My fav color combo is black, white, and a splash of color - it's my "go to" combo!
Posted by: SueB | Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 02:52 AM
My color theme always seems to go back to greens. I just like greens and they match up with just about any color like green/purple, green/maroon or green/blue.
stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 04:04 AM
my favorite is brown and green
Posted by: ann marie | Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 04:27 AM