What's Up Wednesday ~ Another Square Snippets Idea!

 Today I'm sharing another idea for crafting with the Square Snippets papers. I'm telling you this pack is SO versatile and fun you want......no you NEED to have it in your stash!

This idea is very simple for using two squares of the paper. The squares make the background for the die cut flowers to lay on. Offset from each other, you get to see both patterns. I kept the pink and more solid looking pattern under the floral pattern. This way you really "see" the pink layer with only tiny corners showing. 

The Square Snippets come in two sizes: 3" and 4" squares. My squares are a finished size of 3" that I trimmed down from the larger size. I picked two colors combos that would look compliment each other and work well with the flowers I planned to use. 

For the flowers I stamped in Secret Sea and used the fill in stamp image to color the flowers in 2nd generation ink. This made the ink match the pink square and flowers in the squares. 

 Then I die cut the flowers and placed them on the card. I purposely put the flowers in the lower right area so the squares would bee seen. 

After that I die cut leaves and tiny flowers to accent the larger ones. I simply tucked them here and there under the flowers to help give dimension. The sentiment was added on a banner die cut piece from the set.

The final step was to add some Glossy Dots to the flower centers. I love the shiny look they have drawing your eye right to the flowers, then allowing your eyes start roaming all over the design.

For the inside of the card I added a partial image of the flowers in the upper right corner. I only added the color to the flowers and left the leaves plain. I just wanted to have some color inside in a subtle way. The envelope has the same look but in the lower left corner. 

Doing this creates a cohesive theme from seeing the envelope, to pulling out the card and seeing the design, to opening the card to find the flowers. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing another idea for the Square Snippets paper pack. I'm not kidding when I say this pack is amazing! Add it to your stash now.

Have a crafty day!

Michelle Loncar

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Michelle Loncar

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Quick and Easy! ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 669

 It's my teams turn to share a new sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Every Monday a new sketch is shared by our teams. On Wednesday our blog opens for entries. Use our sketch any way you like. We just need to be able to see it in your project. We can't wait to see how this sketch inspires you!

I stayed true to the sketch this time. Using the Beautiful Bokeh DSP pack I created my strips. The Berry Burst strips came from a piece I had already embossed so I put that to use. I thought the texture would give a nice look.

My strips are 4 each of  3/8" x 5" and 3/8" x 2-1/2". 

Glue down your strips, add a sentiment and I also added a few gems because well.....sparkle! That's it! Quick and easy for sure!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

A close-up look at how I finished the inside. Since it's a thank you card I left it blank so I can customize a message when I use it. I had a couple pieces left from the front that made a perfect carry over to the inside. It's always nice to bring some of the front to the inside!

Why not give our sketch a try? It's fun, easy and we love seeing how it inspires you!

Michelle Loncar

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Sunshine & Tulips Card ~ Color Dare #691

Friday means a new Color Dare Challenge! This week we give you 3 colors. You must use at least 2 of the colors in the graphic. There are Free colors you can add but do not add any colors beyond that. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below. Have fun using our colors!

I had a new bundle on my desk that was begging to be used. You know how that goes! So I got busy with a partially formed thought for a design and just winged it after that. I'm pleased with how it turned out!

The large die cuts out a panel of tulips and partially cuts the leaves. Save those die cut tulips! If you don't use them now they'll come in handy some other time. I did use them now by stamping them in our colors then popping up some of them in the tulip spaces.

The tag die that comes with the set is a great look for the sentiment. There are many cute sentiments and images with the set. Also, with the dies you Gert dome individually shaped tulips & leaves that will give you so many options!

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It's always fun to add a bit of decoration to the inside of your card, too. I went with no sentiment for now. When I use the card I'll add the sentiment I feel fits the occasion.

Now it's your turn to give our colors a try! We love seeing how you're inspired to use them. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

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Happy Happenings Kit

Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.

The kit makes 9 beautiful cards, 3 each of 3 designs. Make them as the directions show or go rogue and do your own thing! Either way it's a lot of fun!

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Michelle Loncar

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Michelle Loncar

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Thank You Card ~ Card Retreat

Welcome to my blog! I love to share and hopefully inspire you along the way. I've been doing this for 30 years and I'm still learning something new all the time. It's so much fun, too!

Today I'm sharing another card from the Virtual Card Retreat I did last month. We made 15 beautiful cards during the 2 day retreat with lots of great ideas! The Virtual Card Retreat Kit is still available while supplies last. If you'd like to get a kit you'll also get access to all the videos! Click here to see more. 

This is one of the lovely cards we made. I love the florals and this one doesn't disappoint! The large flowers were left white with just a touch of color for the center. The really makes them pop! 

The diagonal line on the background is a nice touch and is stamped with a linear image. I also love the scattering of dots along the bottom of the focal image. A few individual flowers and leaves were also added to fill out the bouquet.

Note: The flowers and DSP are part of the Exclusive stamp set for the Virtual Card Retreat.

Here is a look at the inside of the card. It's always nice to bring your design inside, too. Because it's a thank you card I didn't add a sentiment as I will do a custom message when I use the card.

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It was fun to make this card! It will make a pretty way of saying thank you and I know it will make the receiver smile.

Michelle Loncar

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