The Summer of Color: Week Two . . .

"Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second."

- Mattie Stepanek

Welllllll now, I don't know about you, but I think we've got something pretty special here with The Summer of Color 4: Smudge, Splash & Pop! 

Isn't it ever so much fun? The creativity and connection you've fostered in our first week alone is nothing less than spectacular. Thank you for your kindness, genuine support of one another and for sharing your colorful work with us here, on our Facebook page (which, as I'm sure you've already noticed, is where a lot of the real action takes place) and in our Flickr pool. Your work is beautiful, incredibly varied and an inspiration to see. As far as I'm concerned, we're off to a colorful summer indeed! 

This Week:

We'll be working with our second - of six - color palettes. Your prompt will include two main colors with a Smudge, Splash or Pop of a third. As always, feel free to create anything your little heart desires, as long as it's based upon the colors of the week. And if you've just found us, please do jump in. Each week stands on it's own so feel free to come and go as your schedule permits.

Okay, Okay. So the Colors?

Oh yes, that! The color palette for Week Two of the SOC is. . . .

Coral & Teal 

with a Smudge, Splash or Pop of Bright White

To see examples of the color Coral, click here.

To see examples of the color Teal, click here.

To see examples of the combination of the two, click here.

Now What?

Now you create! You may link your Coral & Teal artwork (with that Smudge, Splash or Pop of Bright White) to the widget below. To qualify for the Coral & Teal drawing, simply copy and paste your direct blog link or direct Flickr, Pinterest or Facebook feed by this Sunday (10:00 am Pacific Standard Time), June 22nd. Only one link per person, please. 

Ready. Set. Link!

Now What's Up for Grabs This Week?

Um, you're gonna like this one:

Iridescent beads in both Teal and Coral, A package of 4 Loew Cornell white nylon brushes, Heidi Swapp Color Shine sprays in Coral and Teal, 2 yards of Recollections burlap ribbon, 1 yard of Recollections fabric ribbon, a set of General's drawing pencils in HB, 3B, 5B and 6B, Tim Holtz idea-ology Fractured Dolls, 3 large Liquitex (8-15 mm) Paint Markers (and let me tell you, I sooooo want these! They're brand new on the market and you'll be one of the first to try them) in Cadmium Red, Cobalt and Titanium White and, naturally, a sprinkling of large iridescent Swarovski crystals.

But, But. . . . Who Won Last Week's Giveaway?

Oh, yes! The winner of Last Week's giveaway including all those lovely Aqua & Yellow goodies is:

Gina Sismilich of Bellefrogworks

Congratulations Gina! Please email me your address and I'll get your goods right out.

Now, Get Your Art On!

I can't wait to see what this week brings us . . . .

Coral Kisses, 

Kristin xo

The Summer of Color: Week Two!

Welcome to Week Two of The Summer of Color 2: Ice Cream Inspirations!

And um, yeah . . .  . What a week it was . . . with 113 links at the time of the draw, a frenzy of activity on our Flickr and Facebook pages and some unexpected play on Pinterest, it looks like we're well on our way to a crazy, fun-filled and decidedly delicious Summer.

And did you see all the amazing work created with Rainbow Sherbet in mind? Everything from journal pages to canvases, ATC's, art boxes, origami, digital art, photography, baby booties, quilted blankets, tea towels, altered florals and, believe it or not, fingernail art was represented. I'm so impressed by all the kindness and creativity here and want to thank you for sharing your time, talents and energy . . .

Now On With Week Two!
As of today, you may link your work inspired by the Flavor Mint Chocolate Chip. To do so, simply copy the direct link from your blog or Flickr page and paste it into the widget below. You will have the entire week - until Sunday June 24th (Pacific Standard Time) - to do so. Those who link their Mint Chocolate Chip creations below will also have a chance to win this fabulous giveaway:

3 pages of clip art from TJ Designs Alice in Wonderland collection, an 8 x 10 pad of Strathmore Drawing Paper, a pack of Strathmore Acrylic Artist Trading Cards, 3 decorative tags from Basic Grey, 3 tubes of Stickles glitter in Star Dust, Waterfall and Green, Craft Smart craft paint in Chocolate Brown and Mint Green, a set of Martha Stewart glitter and glue tinsel, 2 Sakura Gelly Roll pens (from the "Ice Cream Smooth" collection) a sprinkling of clear, pale blue and iridescent Swarovski crystals and - can you believe this? - a pack of Mint Chocolate Chip gum.

Ready, Set, Go!

Link your Mint Chocolate Chip now:

And Who Won Last Week's Giveaway?

So glad you asked! The Random Number Generator did it's magic and the winner of our Rainbow Sherbet prize package is . . . .

PIAROM

Congratulations! Please email your address to KDvanvalkenburghatmsndotcom and I'll mail it right off.

So, What About Week Three?

Your next color prompt - from Monday June 25th to Sunday July 1st - is:

Baseball Nut!

"A smooth, vanilla flavored ice cream swirled with a black raspberry ribbon and loaded with cashews"

-Baskin Robbins

I can't wait to see what you do with this one . . . .

Thank you & have fun!

Kristin xo