Friday, November 15, 2024

Happy Hibiscus Card ~ Color Dare #627

Welcome to our new color challenge. Each Friday we give you a graphic with colors for you to use. Free colors are also offered. For this challenge you need to use all 3 colors shown in the graphic. If you want to use some of the free ones in addition to the 3 colors shown, that's fine. Make sure your colors are a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. When you're ready to join our challenge click here. 

I created a chevron look with papers then dry embossed over it. It really makes a nice look don't you think? A simple sentiment layer accented with a few of the small flowers was all it needed. A ribbon also added to the look. 

See below for the list of products I used on this card.




Happy Hibiscus Bundle
Includes stamp set, embossing folder and dies

A few. more products that were used:

I hope you give our color dare challenge a try. It's a lot of fun and we love seeing how you use our colors!


Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 


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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Back in Stock!


#164050 Real Red Adhesive-Backed Peppermints $8.50

If you’ve been waiting for these to be back in stock NOW is the time to act! If history repeats these will sellout again quickly!


Seasonal Sale Starts TODAY!


Our Season Sale starts TODAY and runs through Friday. Now is the time to look over your wish list or check your supplies to see what you want to restock or add to your stash! What colors will you be needing in the near future? Get the papers, inks and markers now! What bundles are on your wish list? Get those bundles now! Are you Christmas shopping for anyone that crafts? Shop for gifts now! 

Go to my website and click on the banner for the Seasonal Sale! Then have fun shopping. I know I will!

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stmapin' Up Demonstrator 

Monday, November 11, 2024

Monochromatic Look ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #603

 Ot's time for a new sketch from our team at Atlantic Hearts! When you do our sketch challenge you can do whatever you want with the sketch as long as we can see it in your project. Twist, turn, flip, flop...you get the idea. Make any paper craft you like and have FUN!

Our sketch goes live on Monday. The blog accepts entries on Wednesday.

I did something a bit different this time. I went monochromatic with my colors. The images are also a bit different from my usual preference of flowers. It was easy to do using 1st and 2nd generation stamping of the images. Raiding my stash for products makes it fun and you use what you have!



Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Products used for this look:

Why not give our sketch challenge a try? We get you started with a sketch. The rest is up to you!

Happy Crafting!
Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #atlanticheartssketchchallenge 

Friday, November 8, 2024

Swirly Black Out Card ~ Color Dare #626

Welcome to a new challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare. Each Friday we give you a new color challenge that's open for 2 weeks. Make any paper craft you like. Do not add extra colors to the palette. 

For this challenge you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in the graphic below. See the graphic for the fine print rules. When you're ready to join our challenge click here. 

I decided to do the Black Out technique with my colors. For this you need an embossing folder, markers and a black ink pad. Here are the steps to create a stunning look with this technique.

  1. Emboss white cardstock with your design.
  2. Use markers to color the "deep" spots on the design.  
  3. When you're finished coloring use the black ink pad to rub over the "high" spots of the design. Keep going until all the high spots are covered with black ink. Some ink may touch some of the colored spots but that's ok.
  4. Use this piece to complete your card.
It's really an easy technique, just a bit messy when you get to the part of rubbing the ink pad on the cardstock. I always get some ink on my fingers.




So Swirly Embossing Folder



2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper

A few more products that I used:
Give this technique a try and see how fun it is! You get such amazing results. The black really shows off the colors in the grooves of the design. 

I also hope you try our Color Dare Challenge. We get you started with the colors...the rest is up to you! We can't wait to see wha you create with our colors.

Michelle Loncar
Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colorchallenge #cardmaking #techniques

Friday, November 1, 2024

Unusual Snowflake Card ~ Color Dare #625

Our Design Team at Color Dare gives you a new color challenge on Fridays. For this one you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in our graphic. See the graphic for more information about what you can use. What you can't do is add colors not in the graphic. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge click here.

 Ok. I know this one is pretty far outside the box for snowflake colors. Sometimes you just need to play around with and you stumble upon something that works unexpectedly. Give it a try and you may just suprise yourself with a beautiful creation!



One of a Kind Dies



Thoughtful Journey DSP



Pearlized Enamel Effects Basic
A few more products used:
Thanks for stopping by! Why not give our color challenge a try. It's fun and we love seeing how our colors inspire you. 

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Marbled Elegance Suite Collection

Coming soon..... Marbled Elegance Suite Collection! Tuesday, November 5th is the day to check out this oh so pretty collection. You can find it on my website!


Happy Hibiscus Card ~ Color Dare #627

Welcome to our new color challenge. Each Friday we give you a graphic with colors for you to use. Free colors are also offered. For this cha...