Floral Trio ~ Color Dare #699

Welcome to a new Color Dare Challenge.Every Friday we give you a new combination of colors to create any paper craft you like. There are Free colors we let you use but do not add any colors beyond that. 

When you're ready to join our challenge use the link below our graphic.

The challenge is to use at least 3 of the colors shown. I ended up u8sing all of the colors! Sometimes it just works out that way. These colors spoke to me in a Spring way and that meant flowers. I love how this turned out.

I started by stamping the trio of flowers on white CS. Next came the die cutting. I chose the size that worked best to highlight the flowers. Then I went up 2 sizes for the other die cut. I wanted the card base color to show around the flower layer. 

A bonus was the ribbon as it has both greens on it! I played with it a bit to get both sides to show.  Mini Glue Dots were used to hold the ribbon just the way I liked. 

I added some Dots that picked up the light green and sprinkled them around the card front.

The inside has a stamped flower in the corner to bring the design both inside and out. I think it's important to decorate the inside, too.....and the envelope! I didn't photo it but stamped a flower in the lower left on the front. 

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Now it's your turn to create and share using the colors shown above. Be careful not to add any extra colors. Most of all, have fun!

By the way.....some of the products I used are part of our Last Chance Sale! Check out the list below, sale prices are in red and only available while supplies last.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Another Arrow Fold Card

I'm having so much fun making Arrow Fold cards I just had to share another one! This time I used the Fragrant Layers Bundle with the Lovely Blossoms DSP. It created such a pretty look!

These papers are so pretty and really look great in this design. The card base is Cloud Cover card stock as are the die cut flower outlines. The leaves are Old Olive and flower centers are Secret Sea with a gem. 

Here is a template I made for my class. The card base is 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" when folded. I ended up using 2 pieces of the DSP since the designs I wanted were on different sheets. If you use a sheet with a pattern you like on both sides you only need one pies of the DSP (5" x 4"). The white card stock is also 5" x 4".

On the inside of the card base, measure 2-3/4" for the bottom center. Along the sides measure up 2-1/8". Use a pencil so you can erase any marks after scoring/cutting. 

To create the arrow fold on the card base fold the LONG score line to the inside. Fold the SHORT score line to the outside. I used Tear Tape to hold these folds in place. 

The cuts from the DSP and card stock are used to decorate the spaces as seen in my card photos.

Have you created an Arrow Fold card yet? Go ahead and give it a try! It's easier than you think!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Pretty Vellum Look

What's up this Wednesday is a pretty card using Vellum as a panel for a soft look. The Vellum is translucent rather than see-through and creates a pretty and soft look in your design. This card was inspired by Lisa Stenz with a few of my own twists. 

I started with a 4.5" x 5.5" top fold card base in white. I wanted a clean and crisp look to counter the pastel pink. I cute 1" off the bottom front, then cut another 2.25" off. I saved the 1" piece for attaching later. The 2.25" piece was used for die cutting the flowers.

Using the Fragrant Layers Bundle (stamps & dies) I die cut the flower outline and trimmed off the ends. The tip and bottom border were glued to the 3" x 4.25" piece of Vellum then to the card base and 1" piece. A piece of pink card stock was glued to the back of the card front to make a nice smooth and finished look.

For the die cut flower accent, A sponge dauber was used to apply ink to the center. A few die cut leaves and a gem for the center finished the flower. Some random stamping softens the white space at the top of the card, white a sentiment did the same for the bottom.

Inside, the card is simple. Just a stamped flower in the lower right corner was all that's needed. I didn't add a sentiment yet. I'll do that so I can personalize it when I'm going to use it. 

This is such a pretty look and can be adapted to any color combo you like! Why not give it a try?

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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Easy and Simple Card

Are you ready for an easy and simple card? It's nice to have those ideas ready to go when you need a card but don't have a lot of time.

This card uses one of the images from the cut apart sheet. 

I used my paper trimmer to carefully cut out the image along the outline stopping when I got to the bits that extend over the edge. I used scissors to trim out that little bit. Oh....the card base is Cloud Cover and has a top fold.

I used the die cut for a layer to go behind the image layer. Those circles are a great addition to the design!

After gluing down the circle layer, I popped up the image layer with Dimensionals. 

The sentiment was die cut out of white CS and stamped in Secret Sea ink. A little know of Secret Sea ribbon makes a nice addition. Of course the card needed some Dots to go with the other items. 

By the way, the standing clipboard I'm using in the photos to display my card is available as one of our Kits. You get 3 clipboards: 2 large and one small. They are great for displaying all kind of things..... photos, cards, as a recipe stand and anything else you can think of!

This is a photo of the cut apart page from the paper pack. Look at all those great images! The Easy and Simple part is the stamping has been done for you! Work these images into your designs as focal points or layers. 

For the inside of the card I had more circles to use since I cut two pieces when I die cut for the front. I only had room for two rows so I just sliced it in half with my paper trimmer. I love using up those extra pieces on the inside. It makes such a nice connection from the front to the inside.

That's all it took to make this card! As I said, easy and simple. that cut apart page in the paper pack comes in really handy for designing. 

Thanks for stopping by! Come back often!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Shades of Pink ~ Color Dare #698

Welcome to another challenge from our team at Color Dare! Every Friday we give you a palette of colors to design with. There are some Free colors you can also use BUT do not add any colors beyond that. Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the link below our graphic. 

This Color Dare Challenge is all about pink! use shades of pink with ONE color of your choice. Your color of choice should not be one of the Free colors.

As I was going to sleep last night I was thinking about what to create with pink. that's when I do some of my best designing! How about you? Anyway, I remembered the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape had pinks with green. Right there I had my pinks with one color of choice!

The next morning I'm at my desk putting my idea together. I decided I needed some texture and looked through my embossing folders. I decided on the stripes to keep things from becoming too busy but still get the texture I wanted.

Using the Washi Tape is easy. I put it one white CS then used the coordinating dies to cute out all the flowers at once! You can also layer the tape onto colored CS, too, to get a different look!

Now it was time to put it all together. Since I already had the flowers die cut from before that saved some time. My card base is Strawberry Slush. I left some space on the outside for that pretty pink to frame the rest of the card front. I had originally thought I'd line each edge of the white with die cut flowers. Once I started laying them on the card I decided just one side was more than enough. That left a nice area for my sentiment layer without things feeling too crowded. the circle is from an ephemera pack and just happened to be on my desk. Lucky! I added some ribbon and gems on the popped up circle.

The inside of the card is simple. White space for writing a personal message and my few remaining flowers to accent. 

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How do you like my efforts for Shades of Pink + 1 color of choice? I'm very pleased with how it turned out! Now it's your turn to create and share for our challenge. We love seeing how our colors inspire you!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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Paper Pumpkin ~ April

The beautiful Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin can be yours..... if you sign up by April 10th! 

Paper Pumpkin is a fun subscription product you'll really love! You can subscribe in a couple of ways:

• pay as you go monthly
• three months at a time
• six months at a time
• 12 months for a full year of fun

You can even GIFT someone a Paper Pumpkin subscription!

No matter how you go you'll receive Stampin' Rewards if you've entered that program.

Did I mention that Paper Pumpkin is exclusive? Only subscribers can get the Paper Pumpkin kits and exclusive add-on products!

 

Click here for Paper Pumpkin information.

Stampin' Rewards: you must have an online account (free), opt in to Stampin' Rewards and spend at least $20 to earn 10% in Rewards. The Rewards will deposit into your account for use on a future order. 

So here's your assignment:

• set up a free online account
• opt in for Stampin' Rewards
• check out Paper Pumpkin (sign up by the 10th of the month)
• take a look around other products while you're there

Have a crafty day!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Mosaic Card

Welcome to What's Up Wednesday where I show you a tutorial about a project I made. Today is a version of the Mosaic Card design. Click here to see a Mosaic design I shared a while ago. 

I wanted to to do something to switch up the design a bit. All it took was turning the card to a vertical presentation and Wow what an impact! Sometimes it the little things that make the biggest difference!

Blue is my favorite color so the Delicate Dreams DSP pack calls my name. I knew this pattern paper would make a really pretty look. 

I needed a somewhat small image for the front. Our March Product of the Month: Notes of Spring was perfect. I hadn't used the little bunny yet so here it is!

The hexagon punch seen in the photo below gave me the shapes I wanted for the mosaic pattern. I played the two DSP sheets on top of each other and punched away. Work smarter, not harder! The card base is a top fold in Night of Navy card stock.

Next was picking the spot to punch on the card base.  I also punched in white CS for the image piece. The woodland animals in this set as so easy to work with. You get an outline image and a matching solid image for "coloring". Quick and easy!  

To create the mosaic I started on the lower left of the punched spot. I lined up the shapes leaving a small space for the card base to show through. After that you keep going with the pattern of the shapes and alternating papers as you like. Trim off the overhang with scissors.

Here is the finished look! Isn't it pretty? I popped up the image layer on Dimensionals. That layer is stuck to the inside of the card taking the space of the punched area.  A few Dots were added for some sparkle and a guide to draw in your eyes to the bunny. I even have some punched shapes left to decorate the envelope!

Here is the inside of the card. As you can see, the stamped layer is on the inside of the card. I added some white CS for a personal note and used a few of the shapes along the bottom. 

By the way, the clipboard shown in the photos is one of our Kits!!! You get a pack of 3 clipboards and they are great for displaying photos, artwork, and taking photos of projects like I did here. 

What do you think of this vertical Mosaic design? I really love how it turned out! 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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