Sunday, July 1, 2012

Week Four: Strawberry Lemonade!

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8 x 8 Canvas Flag

We're on to week four of The Summer of Color 2: Ice Cream Inspirations and our latest challenge is to create whatever our heart desires using the color palette found in Strawberry Lemonade . . . .

I have to admit, I was really looking forward to this one. The colors are feminine and sweet, and a nice departure from last week's more neutral tones. I wanted the "M's" to eventually face each other (Yes, it's gonna spell Summer. Well okay, you knew from the beginning ;), so I made the new girl facing the opposite direction of her "Baseball Nut" counterpart. I was inspired by a photo I saw on Pinterest to do a bathing cap sort of thing, and I love how the yellow ended up popping against the bright and pale pinks. In fact, I think I may have found my new favorite color combination!   

I can't believe how fast this is all going (only two color prompts left!) and I've had a blast so far. If you've considered joining in but have yet to do so, feel free to jump right in. We want you to come out and play too . . . .

Speaking of which, check out the next crazy color scheme. Now that's gonna be fun to see!

Ice Cream Kisses,
Kristin xo

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30 comments:

  1. JennyJuly 2, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Another GORGEOUS girl Kristin... love her head wrap... and her beautiful soulful eyes... and love also that she will face the girl from last week... very clever...
    Thank you for all your inspiration... and this wonderful challenge... it is SO much fun...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  2. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 2, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I love her hair! :) She is a cutie!

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  3. K J DJuly 2, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    She is beautiful! I love this colours combination so much. Ahh pom pom trim - makes me happy :)

    I am so looking forward to seeing 'Summer' all together!

    Have a great week.

    What wonderful colours for next week!

    Karenxxx

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  4. helenaJuly 2, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    she looks so wistful - her hat is fabulous and the set is going to be spectacular

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  5. JansArtyJunkJuly 2, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Oh Kristin..Another Beautiful girl...adore her hair and those eyes!!! ... love what you did with this yummy colour combo. Jan x

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  6. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJuly 2, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Hi Kristin! Well, you keep making the pennant idea even better! I LOVE the M's facing one another idea, and her bathing cap wrap, wow!! Look at that cool pink topper on her, WOOT! I am excited! I do like yellow and pink together and her aqua eyes just accentuate it all perfectly. {sigh} She says Summer.

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  7. NettyJuly 2, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Loving her cute face and that fab pink quiff of hair. Annette x

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  8. DianeJuly 2, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Oooh-I love her Kristin!

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  9. DeniseJuly 2, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hi kristen!So much fun.Hope I don't get too far behind,I will be out of commission for a few days.

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  10. DeniseJuly 2, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Your banner will be wonderful.She's lovely.

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  11. Sandi McLeanJuly 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    She is lovely Kristin! I thought you were going for a bit of "ice cream twist on a cone" hair..!

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  12. BJJuly 2, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Super painting Kristin, can't wait to see them altogether - BJ#4

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  13. Daniele ValoisJuly 2, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    she is lovely love love lovely love! and that hair! To be able to pull off that color! I wish!!!

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  14. JoannaJuly 2, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    She's so gorgeous, Kristin. I think every colour combo is 'YOUR' colour combination!

    SOC2 has been such a blast, I'm really enjoying it :o)

    x

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  15. Fars DatterJuly 2, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    So sweet! I love her head-thing-wrap-cap. She is giving me sort of a retro/vintage feeling. :)

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  16. SandeeNCJuly 2, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    She is beautiful, I am looking forward to seeing the whole summer banner put together! How fun! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  17. EllaJuly 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Love it...so pretty! I love how expressive her eyes are~ Fun colors!
    ooh, your next one is so addictive looking!!! ;D You are so clever xo

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  18. peggy gattoJuly 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    this is as much fun as your wonderful challenge!!!

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  19. ChristineJuly 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I love the colours too, Kristin, nice job you've done on this piece!

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  20. Diana TaylorJuly 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    So, so lovely. The colours are so delicate and your shading is beautiful.

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  21. joannaJuly 2, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    What a cute face!! just gorgeous, and great colours, too!
    xoxo

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  22. Annie ClaxtonJuly 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful - your banner is going to look amazing!

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  23. Terri CoronaJuly 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I THOUGHT that one of those old-fashioned swimming caps - I just love how it turned out - the way it's shaded and her beautiful curl of pink hair! Your colors are beautiful together...

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  24. Shahrul NizaJuly 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Miss M has cool hairdo this week! Hugs.

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  25. linda (dots n doodles)July 4, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Another beauty Kristin. This is such a wonderful idea to make them spell our Summer.

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  26. Mary Ann PotterJuly 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    This is beautiful! I need help, though, because I can't find Mr. Linky for this...

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  27. Mary Ann PotterJuly 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Ooops! Found Mr. Linky --- I was looking on the wrong page!

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  28. Jen xoJuly 7, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    im loving your girls :)

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  29. dentheJuly 7, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Oh she is so gorgeous! Can't wait to see your banner finished!

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  30. KathyJuly 7, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    She's so pretty.. this banner is going to be fantastic..
    xx

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