OLW45 - hex ...

... the challenge this week is being hosted by Jennifer over at Styles Ink.  Jennifer recently took a short holiday and went to Lancaster County, PA - an area that I've discovered is Pennsylvania Dutch Country - it's full of history and hex signs - and that's Jennifer's challenge this week - we have to make a one layer card inspired by a hex design.  Jennifer was kind enough to provide several links in her post explaining what hex signs are, and giving lots of examples. 

I did some reading around the subject and decided to base my card on this design . 

In the information that Jennifer provided, there was a site that gave meanings to the various symbols and colours used in hex designs, and oak leaves symbolise long life, strength and endurance.   And this is my take on the above design, similar, but I included hearts which symbolise true love, lasting love and love for others.

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Blessed by You, Sweethearts
Inks:  Stampin' Up! - Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Early Expresso; Distress - Crushed Olive (Kiwi Kiss)

I've used the colours from last week's Colour Q challenge - they are just yummy.  Sadly I missed the deadline to link to the challenge, but the colours are perfect for the hex.  And I was able to use my lovely new Stampin' Up! ink spots.  I think Kiwi Kiss must be an old SU colour as it wasn't in my new inks, so I matched it to Crushed Olive.  According to the information I've read the colours mean the following;

  

• Brown - mother earth, also can mean friendship and strength
• Green - growth, fertility, success in things and ideas that grow
• Yellow - health in body & mind, love of man & the sun, connection to the God form

I have thoroughly enjoyed this challenge and learnt quite a bit about Dutch Country - someday I must pay a visit. 

That's all for now - I'm off to craft class this morning, and I'm going to have another go at making a OLW hex card.  So drop by again this evening to see what I come up with.