Welcome to day 4 of my 7 day give-away! In case you're just joining in, Faber-Castell and I have teamed up to showcase their wonderful mixed media products for crafters, it's called Design Memory Craft and they've built the program around color - which is what I'm all about! I'm creating one card a day using both their product and products of my own- Sizzix Dies and Embossing Folders, my new stamp line and some fabric from my last collection with Henry Glass and Co., called Couleur Vie. The line is about sold out, making way for my new collection to debut soon. It's pre-selling right now at the International Quilt Market and should be in stores by late June or early July. I CANNOT WAIT to show it! And yes, it is COLORFUL!
Each day, we are giving away a prize to one lucky winner who leaves a comment of BOTH blogs and who answers the question I pose.
Yesterday's winner is - Molly Smith! Molly, congratulations and thank you for joining in! Please send me an email with your address. Molly won a set of two Embossing Folders from my Sizzix collections, seen here.(type my name in the search to see all of my current offerings).
Here is today's card
Sometimes it's nice to make a fun, simple, easy card, especially when pressed for time, which, who isn't?
Sizzix die-see below
Here's what I used:
My Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Card, A2 w/Flap
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 2PK - Garden Flowers Set
Sizzix Bigz L Die - Borders, Fringe & Frolic (Flowers, 3-D)
For the papers, I used a soft, metallic gold wrapping paper. For the fushia, I used silk, cut from a Goodwill find then backed with medium wt. interfacing. I cut three layers total and highlighted the ends of the fushia silk with the gold Gelato. I also used it to highlight the embossed flowers. Finally, I used a Pitt Pen to darken the insides of the flower so they would stand out.
And now, for tomorrows prizes- 
This little set of dies. These are small little layering flowers which can be used for just about anything, including jewelry. Go take a look at the adoarable bracelet Beth Reames made using these dies! Wow! And, from Faber Castell, an awesome prize which includes:Neutral Palette Ink & Aquarelles Set, Neutral Brush Pen Set, Black & White Gelatos
Here is today's question- When making purchases, how important is color in your buying decision? Do you feel you're influenced by color to make a purchase? A lot, somewhat, hardly or never ? If you can give an example, I'd love to hear it!
Remember, you must leave your comment of BOTH blogs, here and on the Design Memory Craft blog.
Color is very important to me. I gravitate toward colors that are my favorites
Posted by: Barbara Moore | November 03, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Very pretty card!!
Yes I do tend to buy products and items that match my decor colors.
I really like most of my items to match!
TFS!!
Posted by: Michelle H. | November 02, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Extremely influenced by color. Example: Target. Can't get out of that store without stopping in an aisle to drool over something. Somehow I have willpower to not buy everything there I want.
When I'm in the quilt store, I always stop at the fat quarter section & find 4 must-haves. And they are each so different in color & design.
Posted by: kimberlee | November 01, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Artsy and craftsy people are into color, and I'm no exception. It's HUGE!!!
Posted by: sharon gullikson | October 31, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Color makes a huge difference for me when I buy most things. Some things don't matter, but I can't think of what those things would be....
Posted by: natasha g.p. | October 31, 2011 at 08:58 PM
I don't feel I am totally influenced by color. It sort of depends on my mood. I do however lover shades of olive green and many times my clothes decisions may migrate in that direction
Posted by: Vickie Kertz | October 31, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Color is very important to me .... and it has to be one of the colors that i like and am comfortable with.... the shades of those colors are important as well....
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | October 31, 2011 at 05:21 PM
I do tend to shop by color - especially for clothes, home decor and craft supplies. I love brights, but tend to avoid pastels...
Posted by: Cynthia H | October 31, 2011 at 05:18 PM
It depends on the item. If it is clothing or jewelry color is really important. If it is a tool of something practical price is more important than color.
Posted by: Bunnyfreak | October 31, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Color is very important to me. I'm influenced a great deal by it. I like bright colors in my clothing. The brown jacket with the sparkle cuffs is still in my closet from 2 years ago. Never wore it. Don't know why I bought it. Brown is not good on me. When I wear emerald green or royal blue I always get compliments.
Babe
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Posted by: Babe O'Mara | October 31, 2011 at 03:28 AM
Congrats to Molly! I am just searching around for some new colours to buy tomorrow while shopping...colour certainly influences my buying decision (even the packaiging). Colour can really create a mood and tell a story, before even seeeing the details.
Posted by: Laurie | October 29, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Thank you Brenda and Sizzix for picking me as yesterday's winner, and for the generous prize!
Color is always a deciding factor when buying anything. I love bright colors, always have. I don't go with the trends as much when making a purchase. If it is black and white OR bright colors, I buy. Example, paper!
Posted by: Molly Smith | October 28, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Love the flowers!
I'm always influenced by colour in my buying decisions. Well, maybe not as much when buying groceries but wouldn't I love to have all my appliances in a funky colour, and for clothes it's a no-brainer.
Posted by: Angela Fehr | October 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Hey great blog
Colour to me is very important. If I see some fabby papers but the colours are not me I don't buy it. Also I seem to float towards neutrals and browns they attract me the most I have bought lots of inks, papers, embelishment just because they are a yummy chocolate colour ha ha
Kath x
Posted by: Kath Halstead | October 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Color is very important in my buying decisions. Whether it is clothes, cars, knick-knacks, craft supplies or whatever I am shopping for I tend to gravitate towards colors that appeal to me. Specifically, if I am clothes shopping I will glance over what is in the department and will look at specific items only when the colors catch my eye.
Posted by: Cori Weisfeldt | October 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM