Thursday, June 13, 2013

The Summer of Color




I am taking on a new challenge this summer.  It is called "The Summer of Color3!  Here is a little excerpt from Kristen's blog to tell you what it is all about.  It goes like like this:

"What's that you say?
That's right. This year, the Summer of Color is taking a decidedly different turn. This year, You will help determine the colors we'll be playing with by voting for your favorites on a weekly basis.

How will that work?
Easy. Each week, you'll have the chance to vote for one of 12 different color combinations by taking a poll at the end of each post. Simply pick your favorite and, in majority rules fashion, the highest rated one wins. Come back the following Monday to see the results and get started. As always, you'll work in your preferred mediums - creating anything your little heart desires - with color being the only stipulation.

What do you mean by our "preferred mediums"?
There are so many ways to participate in The Summer of Color. You can create anything you want, as long as it's based on the colors of the week. You may choose to develop a body of work using the same materials each week or mix it up and create something new each time. It's entirely up to you.

What kinds of things will we be seeing?
In the years past, we've seen jewelry to journal pages and everything in between. If you're not sure of what you want to do, check out the following links for inspiration:
Altered Books
Art Jewelry
Art Journaling
Assemblage Art
Artist Trading Cards
Bunting Flags
Canvas Art
Collage Art
Digital Art
Greeting Cards
Inchies
Knitting
Makeup Artistry
Moo Cards
Nail Art
Needlepoint
Origami
Photography
Poetry
Postcard Art
Scrapbooking
Sewing
Quilting 

Of course, there may be things you're considering that I haven't covered here. The thing is, if you have an art form you love, go for it. If you've always wanted to try something new, perhaps now's the time."


So if this has sparked your interest, and you would like to participate with us, head on over to Kristen's blog here!  I learned about The Summer of Color from Dawn's awesome blog!  Thank you so much, Dawn!

Week one of the Summer of Color3, 2013, began this past Monday, 6/10/13.  It as been wonderful seeing everyone's interpretation of the color scheme, which is:  citron green and turquoise!  Such an amazing color combo!

I have been browsing through all of the participants blogs and my head is reeling with inspiration!!!  For my very first challenge, I decided to do a scrapbook page with a photo of Anne and my nephew, Owen, taken last year on the 4th of July.  I thought that the colors of the photo were perfect for this week's challenge!
So without further ado, here is my layout:


Thank you so much, Kristen, for hosting this challenge.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings!

 . . . and thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. 

47 comments:

  1. terrific scrapbook page with a lovely LO. Happy SOC, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Very fun layout! I love the addition of the diecut!

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  3. Wowwwwwwwwwww! This is gorgeous! LOVING the waves, the sun and the colors!!!!

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  4. Love your layout. It's really summer here. Nice job.

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  5. I love your sun and the wave. Very fun. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Your comment means a lot to me.

    Boo at stamplaughplay.blogspot.com

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  6. that is a wonderful layout... and the pool is a perfect way to use the prompt... looking forward to seeing what you create next week... happy SoC

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  7. That sounds like a lot of fun. Your layout is gorgeous!

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  8. Oh this is gorgeous, very sunshiney and bright and happy, and as we are heading into some very cold weather over here in the next few days this is a welcome layout to behold!! Have fun with the other challenges!!

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  9. Totally beautiful layout.... the colours work beautifully for this weeks challenge.

    I love all the layers and textures you have achieved.

    Karen x

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  10. Oh hi, Sharon, I'm glad you're playing along too :). This is a fun, happy layout. I can almost hear water splashes :). Gorgeous die cut there!

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  11. Beautiful page, the photo looks so good there! Valerie

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  12. Wonderful page, dear Sharon! I love this summer theme and how you work with him. Great waves and Colors you have used!
    Hugs
    Erika
    PS: Thank you for stopping by and leaving kind words :) I am glad !

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  13. A gorgeous & fun page & the colours of summer colour combo is perfect!!!

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  14. Fabulous scrapbook page! I love that flower of life grid. :)

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  15. Gorgeous Page Sharon! I love how you used the color scheme, and your bright cheery sun!

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  16. Hi Sharon!! So HAPPY to see you playing along with SOC too! Thanks so much for mentioning me in your post. It is fun to see what other's are doing with these awesome colors.

    WOW, your layout is perfect and gorgeous. Those inner tubes are the perfect colors too for this week, love that!! The green die cut and blue splashes and sun really scream SUMMER!! Beautiful job on the layout Sharon!

    Wishing we would get some summer weather again and have it stay. So far we've had more rain/cold this first week off then sun. My kids can't wait till we can swim, come on SUN!
    Have a great weekend and so glad that you are playing along!

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  17. What a fabulous layout - I love the colours and that's a great background. Lovely and summery!

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  18. i love everything about this page!! very cool layout.

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  19. Fabulous layout, Sharon! The colors in the photo are perfect for this week's color combo and I love all of the fun details you have included in this page.

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  20. Look at those pool rings...couldnt be more perfect...fabulous fun page. ..x

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  21. How exciting Sharon! I just love your first challenge lo-- the misting looks magnificent!

    Www.theeverydayscrapbooker.weebly.com

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  22. lovely summery take on the theme!

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  23. Hi Sharon, and thanks for becoming a follower of
    my blog! I'm joining yours as well.

    What a happy summer layout you've created with the SOC colours! I can't wait what the next week's colours will be.

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  24. Now, that is really a very happy creation in the first week's colour theme. And you are brave to look through all blogs. I am not able to do this - not having my internet connection - instead enjoying holidays on an island in the Adriatic sea.

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  25. A fabulous summery and fun layout Sharon...the pic is perfect for this weeks colour prompts...

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  26. Thanks for dropping by Just Tickety-Boo and leaving a comment about my Summer of Colour Girls of Summer postcard! Citron Green & Turquoise are definitely not colours I use a lot of so a good stretch for me – can’t wait to see next week’s combo.
    Cheers, Jewels
    Yours is wonderful by the way LOL

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  27. A gorgeous photo!! Great layout and perfect use of colour. :)

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  28. Wonderful scrapbookpage! Funny how the colours in that picture match the colors of the challenge....

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  29. Such a gorgeous layout Sharon. I love the die cut you used in the background and the arty angle of your layout.

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  30. What a fun page to kick off the Summer of Color! Thanks for dropping by my blog and I'm happy to have found yours.

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  31. What a beautiful layout! Perfect for the challenge.

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  32. Sharon, the photo fits gorgeously into the theme of SOC3! You've created a stunning page full of summer feeling! Thanks for sharing and also for visiting my blog!
    Have a wonderful new week!

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  33. WOW,this one is amazing sharon,the summer photos is great and i feeling the summer,wonderful.

    have a nice weekend ,jeannette

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  34. What a great page!! So summery and fun!

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  35. Perfect page!love the detail,so nice meeting you.If I'm not already, I'm following you now-Denise

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  36. I love your layout, Sharon. It's beautiful and I love the background. Thanks for stopping by to see my entry in Week 1. I'm looking forward to this summer. And, thanks for following my blog. I really appreciate it! Have a good week.

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  37. This scrapbookpage is so cute! Such a wonderful idea!

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  38. Oh, thank you! This page is beautiful - I can see why that photo would inspire you to use the colors of the week, and your execution of the page is perfect. I love all the textures and bits and pieces you've added for depth, xoxo

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  39. I love your layout. I really admire those that create beautiful pieces of art through photo scrapbooking. Thanks for stopping by my blog. :) I'm now following you so I'll never miss your beautiful layouts. Looking forward to seeing more.

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  40. perfect summertime collage!

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  41. Love this layout Sharon! Layouts are exactly what I should be doing with this Summer of Color challenge as I am soo far behind on my albums. I love the circle cutouts over the top and that picture is adorable :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment about my wind chime!

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  42. This is a perfect way to start the summer!! Love your soc....very fun!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  43. This turned out really cool, I love how well the background goes with the photo you chose. A great use of the colors for last week.:)

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  44. I love this fun page with all the cute details - those waves look really cool! :o)x

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  45. Great fun and summery page...love that diecut that you used for the background! Love that pool shot too! ;-)

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