Bright and bold, fun and flirty, neon is one hot trend. From fashion to home decor, jewelry to stationery, summer to winter, and everything in between, the nuances of neon come in a rainbow of styles that just might surprise you. Check it:
And lest ye think that neon is hot just in the summertime, see how festive it can be in these super seasonal applications:
Which is exactly what was so fun about tackling this trend for a holiday issue. Just imagine the possibilities when applying this funky color value to Christmas cards! Here are a couple of examples from the issue itself:
Graphic Merry & Bright Card by Laura Bassen p. 32
Moxie Fab Alert: Now that's a play on words--and color! I moxie adore the clever--and effective--approach Laura took to creating a neon Christmas card, don't you, friends?
Moxie Fab Alert: Now that's a play on words--and color! I moxie adore the clever--and effective--approach Laura took to creating a neon Christmas card, don't you, friends?
Retro Peace & Joy Card by Kim Kesti, p. 30
Moxie Fab Alert: In this supah fun card, Kim has used bright cardstock to create one of the sweetest ornaments I have ever seen. And the font she used? It pays brilliant homage to the retro nature of this fun, fun trend.
Hello There Card by Betsy Veldman, p. 31
Moxie Fab Alert: We did throw one non-seasonal card in for good measure, however, and this gah-jus concoction makes me swoon. Neon is so popular these days, Betsy was even able to find some neon ribbon! (Of all things!)
Moxie Fab Alert: We did throw one non-seasonal card in for good measure, however, and this gah-jus concoction makes me swoon. Neon is so popular these days, Betsy was even able to find some neon ribbon! (Of all things!)
Whaddayasay? Are you ready to tackle this in-your-face trend? Are you up for a bold kind of fun? Do you think you could push yourself way outside your comfort zone and go for a neon holiday project? If so, here's all you'll need to know in order to get started:
- Create a paper crafted project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates neon in an innovative way. Extra consideration will be given to those who create a neon holiday project.
- Upload it to your blog, click on the title of that post, copy the URL, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
- Tell your readers that you've created your project for the Keen on Neon Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and link it back to this post to encourage your readers to play along as well.
- If you don't have a blog, upload your project to this flickr gallery, copy the URL to your project, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
- Upload your projects by midnight EST on Monday, December 17.
- The winning entries will be shown on this blog on Wednesday, December 19 and will receive an "I'm Moxie Fab" challenge winner button as well as something yummy from my moxie magical prize drawer.
This is going to be SOOOOO fun!
~Cath
PS I've got even MORE inspiration on my Keen on Neon Pinterest board. Click HERE for more bright ideas than you can possibly stand!
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WOUW this is so cool. I just had a feeling, it was comming, as we just saw soo mujch neon, when we just visited the US here a couple months ago, and I was right he he he.
I like neon, so is definitely giving this a try.
This is awesome! I am definitely going to have to play along with this challenge! Ideas are already forming in my head with some great colors and card layouts! Thanks!!! Hugs!
Sean
https://www.facebook.com/CardMakingMN
Now that is a challenge!!!! All I can say is wow I need to think out side the box for this one.
Oh my, what a fun challenge!!! I love neon..
Scrappy hugs,
Amanda :0)
what a fun challenge... I really do enjoy the amazing picture you pick out to inspire us all...
I'm loving the neon + kraft combination!
Yeah! The inspiration pictures are so fabulous, Cath!
You know, Cath, just the other night I had my eyelashes done just like the gal in the She12 image!!! Yah, right?!!! But I do love neon and remember these colors when they were popular the 1st time around!!!
Thanks for sharing the striking neon photos and inspiring us with these gorgeous cards! LOVE the eye candy :)
I love neon too, and have already made a few neon projects. Is it allowed to enter previously posted/made projects?
totally out of my comfort zone. i like suble...but more power to you (and everyone else) who goes with this trend. :) LOL have a fabulous day :)
Oh I LOVE those bowls!! Woodgrain and neon ... what a combo!
Bright neon pink snowflakes on my card - sooo glad snow isn't this colour though LOL!
Hi Marie/Leogenta,
You can always post projects you have made previously as long as they fit the guidelines of the call. Have fun!
Well, I tried-don't know how well, but I tried! LOL
We might need our sunglasses for this challenge!
I'm lovin' this color challenge Cath! I'm such a traditional Christmas colors person. My walls are even red green and gold. That doesn't mean someone else wouldn't appreciate fun colors in a holiday card! Thank you!
I'm working on my card now! How FABULOUS to use neon for the holidays! Thanks for a wonderful challenge, Cath! I'm assuming the cards have to be new, and created after this was posted?
I just entered my first card, but it's the second entry for this challenge. The first entry can be deleted - I was so excited I forgot to change my URL!! AGE!!
Fantastic neon inspiration Cath!
I love neon in small doses - great pops of color!
Thanks for the fun challenge -- I like all my cards to be different and this gave me a new idea.
Just linked some neon gift tags.
Thanks for the fun challenge.
Linda
Here's a card from me. Thanks for all the fun challenges you bring us!
I'm not usually drawn to neon colors, but you got me hooked Cath! It was so much fun playing along, that I hope to find time to make a couple more cards for the challenge.
Thanks for the awesome inspiration photos and projects!
This is first time for me to participate your challenges. So inspiring!
How fun to make a Neon holiday card, thanks for the inspiration!
I've needed a neon fix Cath! Thanks for the inspiration!
Am having so much fun using my neon inkpads, all thanks to Cath for this cute challenge!
Love this challenge Cath, hope everyone has fun!!
I am entering my first neon Christmas card (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13974027@N07/8256335669/in/photostream )! Thanks for the inspiration!
This was a challenge. I think my card turned out pretty good.Thanks for pushing me outside my box!
Never though before that neon color can be this awesome. Thanks for inspiration
Thanks for this fun inspiration challenge, who knew neon can be sooo fabulous!!
Neon will never go our of style!
Love the neon colours in the American Crafts Amy Tangerine collection, so I had to play along using that!
this was a great challenge, and definitely outside of my comfort zone! thanks!
Very COOL challenge!!!
Had to make a card for this challenge, since I haven't used neon colors in so long!
Love this awesome challenge. Love those bright vivid colors.
This was a fantastic challenge! I love any and all opportunities to break out my neon inks! Thanks for the great inspiration photos!
This challenge was so much fun (and I learned a bunch of new things, too). LOVE the inspiration pictures!
This challenge was so. much. fun! Thank you Cath. Playing with the neon colors takes me back to happy childhood days in the 80s. Now I am off to tease my bangs with a can of Aqua Net while listening to a Madonna tape on my boom box! :o)
I love bright colors and neon, so this was not too hard for me. Luckily, the idea I had for a friend's 60th birthday card fit this challenge perfectly!
This was a fun change of color for me this week. Thank you!
I couldn't *not* enter this challenge - I love neon! Hope my card is Moxie Fab enough for you Cath! :o)
I am very late in making my Christmas cards- but needed to play with my neon inks! SO I combined them!
Fun challenge!
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