Hampton Blues & Blush

Wow—summer’s winding down already, and soon the crisp air and school routines will be here. As you prepare for this month’s Color Challenge, I found inspiration not just in the summer blue skies but in the gentle blush hues of coastal sunsets—bringing Hampton Blues & Blush to life.  Coastal palettes often feel fresh with just blues and whites, but adding a sunset-inspired blush or peach tone gives a warm, inviting glow—  Use your blush pink accent sparingly—perhaps as a soft watercolor wash, a floral detail, or a delicate highlight. Let it play off the deeper blues and crisp whites to evoke that dreamy coastal-sunset vibe.

So, let your imagination run wild and experiment with different textures and patterns, using hues of blue/white with a splash of blush pink. This color challenge is always a golden opportunity to unleash your creativity and craft something truly unique.  Our creative team’s stunning layouts are here to spark your inspiration!

Katie has provided this fabulous freebie for this challenge.

Creative Team Member Valerie  (Nana_vg)  designed a beautiful layout featuring stunning Hawaii photos, perfectly capturing a blend of ocean blues and sunset-inspired blush tones. Her thoughtful details make this layout simply divine.

Valerie has used the following supplies: Big Picture Vol. 09 Layered Template 11,  All My Love Scrapbooking Kit, Love Letters Scrapbook Kit, Page Fades Clipping Masks 01, Dreamy Paper Pack 07, Palette Textures 35  Paper Pack, Dreamy Paper Pack 04

Creative Team Member, Mel  (Britgirl) created this lovely layout featuring her gorgeous princess ponies. I adore the soft, dreamy background paper, the stunning brushwork, and perfect details she wove into this design.  The stitched framing around her photo collage is simply perfect, and the delicate overlay adds a beautiful finishing touch that gently edges the entire page.

Mel has used the following: Vintage Farmhouse garden solids papers, Colorswatch blossom ephemera, Doily edgers 2, Monthly memories vol 2 elements pack 5, Monthly memories vol 3 paper pack 2, Monthly memories vol 3 stamp set 10, Garden trails stitch pack, Spring bouquet, Collage able notions 1, Tranquility collection, Hexaphemera 1, Curators botanical transfers 3

I  (myssp) created this layout from a photo I captured of my niece and her husband at the kids’ wedding — a striking moment suspended between stormy skies and soft elegance. The wind caught her dress just right, and in that instant, she became a modern-day Marilyn — fierce, flawless, and absolutely unforgettable.”

My supply list includes: Krafty Garden Printable Paper Pack 02, Creators Workspace LT01,  Wrapped Up Pages Layered Template 05, Layered Page Foundations 04, With You Word Art 01, Vintage Artistry Mango Ephemera, Vintage Artistry Blush Ephemera, Color Swatch Inkwell Journal Bits, Forever Fresh Element Pack, Layer Works 2342, Vintage Artistry Serenity Ephemera, Vintage Artistry Tranquility Ephemera, Cottage Fields Element Pack

As summer fades into fall, let the Hampton Blues & Blush palette preserve its serene, sunny magic—with skies, seas, and that soft coastal glow. I can’t wait to see your creations!  Thanks to our team for creating fabulous inspiration. I absolutely love them all.   You can also find the details and a list of their layouts on their posting in the gallery.

I can’t wait to see your layouts in the Gallery as well. Please post them in the Color Challenge Gallery. Don’t forget that if you create your page using 100% KPD products, you can earn shopping rewards through the challenge rewards program.

Keep track of the challenge pages you complete in the August Challenges Participation Sign-in Thread in the forums.

Wishing you a month filled with Blue Skies and Magical Sunsets.

Rachael – myssp