It's here again--the Summer of Color hosted by Kristin of Twinkle Twinkle. I had so much fun with this weekly color prompt challenge last year, and I'm so glad that she decided to do it again. And this year it's all about ice cream--like for instance, the color this week is rainbow sherbet---the flavors of raspberry and orange with a little lemon thrown into the mix--very very yummy!
And I knew that I wanted to work with papers for this one, but I didn't have a lot in these colors, so I just had to paint some.....
....if you've never done this before--try it--it's a great way to try different techniques, and if you really don't like what you've done, toss it (but don't, because any painted paper cut up for collage always looks cool).
Okay, I decided to use these for the same type of project that I started out with last year--a box of course.
If you've never been here before---this is one of my loves--boxes, and if you have been here before, then you already know this. My favorite part is adding all of the details..
I always think of the lid as a separate piece of art, like a canvas--you know, something that could be hung on a wall. And I never forget about the inside of it either....
But this year, I thought, Hey--why stop at just one box---I'll make another one!
I really love this color combo, and one that I rarely use, but thanks to Kristin, I will. This is why I like these weekly color prompts--you'll discover so much more when you restrict yourself to colors that sometimes you never would have considered, which usually end up being part of your permanent color palette.
And it's not too late for you to join in. Just visit Kristin's blog HERE where she explains everything. And while you're there, check out all of the different art from all of the other artists that are joining in. And oh yeah, if you do participate, Kristin always has a VERY impressive giveaway each week too.
Thank you Kristin for adding more color to my summer!
And since you're here, I have one more sweet treat to show you...
.........my grandaughter Zoie! She just turned 2 months old and I could just eat her up!! (she smells good too : )
59 comments:
What a gorgeous baby Diane!!!! I have been to visit you so many times but still love to see your love boxes. Great colour combination isn't it? I had lots of fun with this one too.
ManonX
I love practicle art the most. Who says boxes have to be boring!!!
Gorgous grandbaby as well
x x x
Beautiful...you have achieved so much ...those boxes are gorgeous...oh...and your granddaughter is adorable...xxx
WOW you have gone bonkers creating stuff - well done you. BJ
Of course your grand daughter 'steals the show' ~ She is beautiful! ^_^
Your boxes are exquisite creations ~ ~ enjoy the day ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
you did some awesome work with the colors...and your Granddaughter is gorgeous!
You are right. Zoie looks like the yummiest little morsel in the world! Bet you love cuddling her.
Your ice cream palette is yummy looking too. Love how you use them in your wonderful boxes!
she would look cute in a pixie outfit. She is so cute.
Janice
Gorgeous Boxes and adorable grandson!!
Love the color combo!! and what a sweet baby!!
Love your little boxes...and your grandbaby is an angel...glad to have found your blog!
Those boxes are lovely - but not so beautiful as the baby!!! LOL
Your papers are so rich and vibrant! I love them - then what you used them for blows my mind- those boxes are phenomenal!!!
She is adorable!!!!:O) Too cute. Love the color combo my fav colors, just love how you make your papers, so talented:O)
I just LOVE your collage papers - they have turned out beautifully and I also love your boxes - they are just stunning - I've had to join your blog so I can pop back often and see what you're up to!
Ever since I was little I have LOVED boxes, and yours are beautiful!! Zoie is so precious :)
oooo fisrt box ive seen in sherbet colours! lovely!!! and so is your grand daughter!!
I love the colors and your boxes turned out so lovely! What a cutie little Zoie is!
first: kisses to you and zoie, precious!
second: i am munching on your papers...they are FUNDERFUL and HAPPILICIOUS! lOVE IT ALL DIANE, and the little bird sets my heart aloft! xo
The boxes are gorgeous! I am stunned! :)
I love creating journal bachgrounds, it's so therapeutic. Your pages are really cool, love the colours, and the boxes, well, they are just awesome, and Zoie is the cutest! Michelle x
Oh. My. Goodness!! Your boxes are beautiful - you had me with the painted backgrounds!!
Zoie is super cute :o)
You are an unbelievable artist and I love all you do!
Beautiful boxes- I like your style!
What a beautiful granddaughter! You almost make me want to quit watching TV and get busy !
Love your boxes and your adventure into a new color palet. It is always so inspiring to see your work.
Wasn't it WC Fields who said something about never working with cute babies or animals because they would upstage you every time - LOL! She is adorable!
your granddaughter is just gorgeous... they are delicious at that age aren't they and those pages are fab... I want to steal them all and have a play... loved looking at those boxes and am soooo glad to have found you through Summer of Colour...excited about what you will be making next..xx
Loving that little baby!
She has to be the PRETTIEST baby I've ever seen! Just gorgeous, and so are your boxes - I've only recently learned to love pink and orange, and now can't imagine why I didn't like the combination before???
I would love to play along this year. I watched in delight as you showed each color last year. My only problem is, I have nothing concrete to show after I make a background. I've had no initiative to make art for over a month and when I try, everything falls flat. I love your boxes, but I mostly LOVE your papers. They are simply adorable.
BTW, you have a delightful grandie.
Oh my cuteness!! Your Zoie is pure sweetness. I could just stare at babies all day long. :) Your boxes are beautiful. I love the way these colors compliment your creative artwork. LOVE it! Looking forward to mint chocolate chip!!
Love the boxes! What a fun substrate to work with, so many possibilities...
Gorgeous boxes, love your painted pages too but my favorite is your beautiful granddaughter. Grandkids are definitely grand.
I adore your boxes - and your granddaughter!
Well. That's me completely turned to mush at the end of your post! What a gorgeous photo and a cheeky smile :)
Your boxes are amazing - even more so for the totally unique papers. Fabulous stuff!
Love those papers! Very yummy! :) Great box!
What an adorable babyyyy!!
I love your boxes, Diane, and the way you use those beautiful papers!
xoxo
You are so lucky to have Zoie in your life now Diane!
Your boxes are fantastic, and I think I love that color combo too, and how you do the insides!
Loving your gorgeous box for the SOC and your grand-daughter is so gorgeous, x
Ooh! Your boxes are so, so gorgeous!
Love the boxes and that baby is oh so cute!!
these are gorgeous. such amazing attention to detail both inside and out. i am definitely going to give this a try. thanks for the inspiration!
wow what wonderful boxes you have created with week 1 of the SOC 2 prompt.
I love these boxes and the detailing is incredible. Do you keep them all or do you give them away. You have a great eye for colour detain.
Take care, Lesley♥
Diane, so much I have been so out of blog, that darling Zoie, so cute and huggable. The tower site, the best photo I have seen to get a real good look. YOur finds how much I like to see that, love those tin jello molds and how you use them so clever. and of course your work is just right to draw the eye. thanks for such a good time. I know you're thinking shows.
I just knew you were going to blow me away again this year. And...you did!
What a cutie and what beautiful artwork.
Box is gorgeous and so is baby. Can I have her? ;)
Oh Wow! Your rainbow sherbert boxes are fabulous!!... looking forward to your week 2 now!!
Jan x
your granddaughter is so dear!
+ your boxes, treasure!
you are rich, friend. xo
Gorgeous boxes, as always, and an even more gorgeous granddaughter. You must be so proud.
What a sweetie pie! Visions of you and her playing with paint someday:)
Love the color combo and your yummy creations! Wonderful touches throughout.
Aww she is adorable... the boxes are beautiful.. love them...
xx
ahhhhh, Zoie is a sweet beauty indeed, you made me want to smell her ;-)
i remember, my son smelled good too, that amazing baby scent
your boxes are beautiful Diane, beautiful.
Beaatiful work and what a gorgeous grand daughter;o)
Beautiful boxes you have made and I love these colors. So sunny and bright. Beautiful work on your blog. Fantastic.
Lovely greet
Marja
www.marjascreativity.blogspot.nl
Wow, wow, wow Diana! These are some of my favorite colors and you've made gorgeous papers and boxes! Boy do I covet these, tee hee.
Jessi xox
Oh Diane, what a special little sweet treasure- isen`t it the best to be grandmother ?
And your boxes are so wonderful- you used such a wonderful palette of beautiful colours,dear.
Hugs from Dorthe
Your grand daughter is so cute.... please resist eating!!!!
I love your boxes.... I love this colour combination ... it makes me feel happy :)
O wow! these boxes are absolutely gorgeous!
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