Velvet Meadow Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #685

Sometimes all of us crafters need a little help getting the creativity going. Our sketch challenge can be just what you need! Every Monday we give you a sketch to create with. You can do what you like with it: flip, flop, twist, turn, etc. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your design. 

The sketch goes like n Monday and our blog opens for entries on Wednesday. Let your creativity go as you use our sketch. We love seeing what you create! Have fun!  

My project is a card and it stayed pretty true to the sketch. Ad I got out the Velvet Meadow DSP pack I came across this pattern. Sometime you can let the beautiful papers do the "heavy lifting" for you! 

This paper is gorgeous! Parts of the design are flocked which adds a wonderful texture to your project. The tiny white flowers in the main layer are flocked and in the background the white leaf outlines are flocked. I love that about this paper pack!

I trimmed a section of the DSP to mimic the sketch focal layer. The Peaceful Pine mat works well as a mat and give dimension. 

For the sentiment I stamped on DSP. It didn't stand out enough so I used a marker to ink the edges and popped it up on Dimensionals. The ribbon knot was just enough of an accent and I could easily keep it small. 

I added some sparkle to the flower center using Wink of Stella. It's hard to photograph but you can kind of see it on the flower in the upper left. As I mentioned, the tiny white flowers are flocked and you get a bit more of an idea how it looks in this photo. 

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Here is our sketch for this week. You can change the images and shapes if you like. Just have fun with it and see where it leads you! We can't wait to find out!

Michelle Loncar

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Flowers Flair ~ Color Dare #707

Are you in the mood for a color challenge? Our Design Team at Color Dare will get your creativity going with this color palette seen below. You must use at least 3 of the colors shown in the graphic. There are Free colors you can also use either the challenge colors, but don't add any extra colors beyond that. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below the graphic.

This color palette whispered "flowers" in my ear when I sat down to create. One of my favorite stamps to use for a floral card is the Flowers Fair stamp. It's one large stamp that can create a big and beautiful look or die cut the image like I did here to use part of the image.

After stamping in Memento Black ink I used our Blends to color the image and background. My colors are Bubble Bath, Melon Mambo, Pretty Peacock and Azure Afternoon. I used the light Blend of each color.

Once I had the flowers colored I die cut to get the image then colored the background. It looks like a pretty blue sky surrounding the flowers. 

The Forever Plaid Embossing Folder created a nice texture for the white layer and it's all counted on a Bubble Bath card base. 

Splatters of Wink of Stella added a pretty sparkle to the design. Tiny butterflies seemed a perfect accent to the theme, too, as well as a small bo for the upper corner.

I always like to bring the design to the inside of the card, too. Just a small portion of the image is all that was needed for the lower corner. Link of Stella splatters add a nice sparkle on the inside ad well. When I use the card I'll customize it by adding a sentiment for the occasion. 

Direct link to Color Dare #707

Here are the colors for this challenge. Please make a very close match either your colors. Most of all, have fun creating!

Michelle Loncar

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Painted Skies Card Kit

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

DETAILS 
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs 
- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white
- Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German 

Kit includes the items listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions 
- 9 printed envelopes 
- Precut paper pieces, printed labels
- Sequins
- Adhesive 

KITS COLLECTION 
- Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. 
- Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects

CLICK HERE to order your Painted Skies Kit!

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Painted Wishes Card Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

If you're looking for a way to spread love and kindness around you then the Painted Wishes Kit is what you need! Rich in watercolor designs, colorful florals, and heartfelt greetings, this kit includes the supplies to create nine all-occasion greeting cards that will make kind words flourish all around you! It also includes printed sentiments in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects 
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Gold & Pretty Peacock foiled labels
* Pretty Peacock sequins
* Gold cord
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

CLICK HERE  to order your Painted Wishes kit!

Michelle Loncar

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Summer Fun Layout ~ Color Dare #706

 Welcome to a new color challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare! Each Friday we give you a new set of colors to create with. Make any project you like using the colors in the graphic below. Make sure your colors are a very close match to those shown. There are free colors you can also use with the challenge colors. See the graphic below for more information.

Our challenge this week gives you 2 colors with 1 color of your choice. My color of choice is the bright green. My free colors are black and white.

I felt like creating a simple design today and the Scalloped Bloom Dies were sitting. on my desk. Layering the 3 smallest dies is perfect for making flowers. Using these colors and making the flowers reminded me of the 60's. Yes, I'm that old. ha ha ha.

Just a scattering of the flowers along the bottom as a wide border was all it took. I had a few leftovers over to use at the top as well. The title was done in the same 3 colors. I'm not good at stamping straight lines so it was our New Stampin' Positioner to the rescue. I tilted the letters because it fit the feeling of the layout but they are in a straight line! Some Rhinestone Jewels for flower centers and accents finished the look.

Direct link to Color Dare #706

How will YOU use our colors? What will your color of choice be? We can't wait to see what you create! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

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Favorite 3 from What's Up Wednesday

Yesterday in my What's Up Wednesday post I shared how changing out the card stock color can make a huge difference in the Berry Botanical Vellum and how it looks. This idea works with any project really. A simple color change is an easy way to alter the look of your design. 

I promised to share my favorite 3 color combinations today and here they are! Soft Sea Foam, Fresh Freesia and Hydrangea Hue. Let's take a closer look.

Hydrangea Hue was going to be a favorite because it's my favorite new 2026-2028 In Color. This color really brings out the blues and accents the other colors, too. Adding the butterflies seemed like a natural with all the flowers. 

Fresh Freesia is layered on a Highland Heather card base. I love all the purple tones but it also makes the other colors pop, too. For fun I used our New White Gel Pen to dots the flower centers. 

Our White Gel Pen is the best I've ever used! There is no struggle to get the ink flowing and keep it flowing! You need to check it out!

Soft Sea Foam is another soft look brining out the greens in the Vellum. Simple butterfly accents are all it needed to finish the look.

As you can see, I favored the softer look with the colors. I do really like the darker colors, too, but those felt more Autumn-like and since we're entering Summer here I leaned towards the lighter look. However, the lesson is how changing the colors can make very different looks!

Give it a try and see what you think. Have fun with stand maybe you'll surprise yourself with what your favorites will be.

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Color Variations

With  so many beautiful colors in this Berry Botanical Velum and how different it can look when paired with colored card stock, how do you choose? The translucent nature of Vellum makes it change so much at times! Let's take a look at how that can affect our design choices.

The Berry Botanicals Vellum is our May Product of the Month. It's an exclusive product you can buy for only $5 with a purchase of $75. This is a 12 pack of 4 different designs that are all gorgeous and fun. Below is photo of the 4 patterns in the pack. Can you just imagine what you'd make with these patterns?

For my project today I used the pattern in the lower right. It has an all over floral design with more white space in the background than the other floral. Let's take a look at how this floral can change and adjust when paired with different card stock colors.

The colors below are all 9 of the listed colors on the pack label. These are the colors in the patterns and I'm pairing each one with the Velum sheet I chose.

In the left column top to bottom is Flirty Flamingo, Hydrangea Hue, Strawberry Slush and Misty Moonlight. Right column top to bottom is Fresh Freesia, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Soft Sea Foam and Bubble Bath. 

This is how the same pattern of Vellum looks layered on each of the card stock colors above.

1. Strawberry Slush  2. Misty Moonlight  3. Bubble Bath

4. Fresh Freesia  5. Peaceful Pine  6. Golden Glow

7. Flirty Flamingo  8. Hydrangea Hue  9. Soft Sea Foam

Wow! What a difference, right? The darker ones I feel are more Fall like or dramatic. The lighter ones feel like Spring. Fo they feel that way to you?

Which ones are your favorites? I'm still deciding. Come back tomorrow to see which 3 I've created with as my favorites!

Michelle Loncar

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