Color Dare Surprise

This week our team at Color Dare is surprising you with something different! This week YOU are picking 3 color to create with.....specifically your 3 favorite colors. We still have some Free color you can use with your favorite colors. See the graphic for more info. 

This is what I created using my 3 favorite colors. I LOVE the color Teal. My colors are Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Summer Splash. 

I  wanted to do some hot foil on the card so I got out my new Flourish & Frames set and the Luxe Alphabet & Numbers set. You can create all kinds of pretty looks with this set. I kept it to just these two sets and with my 3 favorite colors it has a somewhat masculine look. Just change out the colors and you could create a great feminine look, too. I love versatility!

I love how the eEveryday Happiness DSP checked pattern looks in the background. It adds texture without overpowering the focal image. 

The small layer is popped up for some dimension. I used clear Rhinestone Jewels and colored them with the Summer Splash marker. 

On the inside I used another piece of the DSP and stamped on white CS with the Exciting Times stamp set. 

What are YOUR 3 favorite colors? It's going to be exciting to see everyone's choices! Have fun creating any paper craft you like! 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Team Color Challenge

 I entered our team color challenge running until the end of July. The challenge colors are to use Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue and Crumb Cake. This is a combo I would not have thought to put together so it was a great way to work outside my box. 

I envisioned a pop of color surrounded by the Crumb Cake. After picking the stamp set I found dies that would accomplish my vision. Here we go......

I mapped out the area I wanted in color and marked it off using sticky notes. I stamped the colorful flowers in that area. Reversing the sticky notes I was able to stamp the rest of the design in Crumb Cake. 

Die cutting the frame and borders was next. Adding a sentiment and some gems was all it needed to finish the look.

On the inside I kept it simple. A few flowers and a sentiment. the sentiment does sho up better in person. Perhaps I should have used the Crumb Cake ink for the sentiment. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my card. Maybe some of the details will inspire you in some way on your own project. 

Have a fun day!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Hot Foil Card

 Well I finally had a chance to try out our New Hot Foil System and WOW! I am officially addicted to Hot Foil! It adds so much to a project and I can't wait to hare more with you. Today I'm sharing my first attempt and it turned out great. 

Of course the first die that caught my eye was Garden Silhouette. I love flowers and this does not disappoint!

I had a piece of Barely Blush two tone card stock on my desk and decided to start there. Adding the Light Pink foil went perfectly and my first attempt at hot foil worked great!

Next I used the Butterfly Flight and Classic Greetings dies and Gold Foil. Again it went great except one of the butterflies and the edge of one sentiment din't work because the card stock moved a bit as I went to emboss. My fault and now I know to be more careful with the transfer to the embossing machine. 

Using some Barely Blush ribbon and popping up the sentiment and butterfly added a nice touch. The card base is Pool Party to create a nice contrast. How do you like it? 

This is what comes with the Hot Foil System. The Stampin' Hot platform, power cord, Silicone platform station, Hot Foil Shim & Spacer, Silicone cooling pad and Magnetic Pick-up Tool. PLUS when you buy the Hot Foil System before January 2026 you automatically get the Hot Foil Craft Class....FREE!

Take a look at this video showing hot the Hot Foil System works. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to add this beautiful detail to your projects!

I love this new Hot Foil System! I bet you will, too! 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Split Design Card

Sometimes you just need a quick and easy card but you want it to WOW the receiver. This is the design for you and the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP is the paper to use!

For this design you simply cut the DSP into 3 sections. For fun, I cut it into 3 triangle pieces. You could do strips, squares or any shape you like. Then you add color to what will be the middle piece. Again, the coloring can be simple and quick like using Blending Brushes or can be a bit more like I did here using Stampin' blend markers, but even that didn't take long. 

After adding color you glue the pieces to your card base. Using a bold card base helps the colors pop and really make an impression. 

Add some embellishment type details to finish the look and you've got a really pretty card that will make whoever you send it to smile. 

Give it a try! You'l be impressed with how easy it is to create.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Happy Birthday! ~ Color Dare #714

Welcome to a new color challenge from our team at Color My Heart Color Dare! Every Friday we give you a new palette of colors to get you started on a project. We also give you some free colors to use with the challenge colors. BUT, do not add any colors beyond what is listed in the graphic. Make sure your colors are a very close match to those in our graphic.

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

Since I decided to use the Festoon Balloons dies a slimline card seemed to be the way to go! I searched on my website for DSP that had the colors of the challenge. Did you know you can do that? Just go to the shop by category feature, pick paper and packaging then pattern paper. Now you go to the little color samples along the side and pick the color(s) you want to find in the DSP.  It's an easy way to narrow down what you want when looking for something specific.

Once I found the DSP paper I wanted I got busy die cutting the balloons. I also embossed the balloons for some adde texture. The balloon highlight is a piece of Vellum cut with a die from the set. I used piece of an Adhesive sheet to adhere it to the balloon without a mark. 

Hint: you don't have to run the Bakers Twine all the way under the balloons to the bottom of the card. Sine the balloon bottoms are covered I only wrapped three strands and adhered them behind the sentiment layer! I also frayed the ends a bit just for fun using the poker end of the Take Your Pick Tool.

The sentiment layer is popped up on Dimensionals and I added the bow to bring in more of the  orange color. Some Rhinestone gems added sparkle.....also just for fun!

Direct link to Color Dare #714

Now it's your turn to create and share. We love seeing how our colors inspire your creativity. Remember to keep your colors a very close match to those shown in the graphic. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Waterside Retreat Bendy Card

Today I'm sharing another Bendy Card this time in the 5" x 7" size. My previous Bendy Card was the regular A2 size. Click here to see that one.

The Bendy Card might look tricky to create but you'll be surprised how easy it really is! Here are the dimensions I used for the card stock and DSP on this larger size:

• base: 5" x 7", DSP 5-3/4" x 6-3/4"
• inside layer: 4-1/2" x 3-1/2", DSP 4-1/4" x 3-1/4"
• strip: 1" x 7-1/2", DSP 3/4" x 6-3/4"

The size of the inside layer was determined by the scene cut from the DSP pack.

It looks really nice when you add images to the different layers. It gives a nice depth to the design.

On the inside and strip you score 1/2" from each end to make the tab you glue to the card. The base and inside layer are both scored in half after the DSP has been added. 

NOTE: This card does not fold to mail. Keep it flat and slide it into the envelope. Then it can pop up to stand on its own.

This photo is shot a bit from above and shows you how the card works a bit more. You can see one of the inside layer tabs that is glued to the card. The score lines were lined up then the tabs glued down. The tabs on the strip are lined up with the outside edge of the base. 

Check out my post for the A2 version (link is above) for more detail on making this card. I hope you give it a try. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Inked Floret Cards

Sometimes you just need just one color to pair with black and you have a great look! That's the idea I had when I pulled the Inked Floret stamp from my shelf. Then I got to thinking about other colors that would look good and ended up with this trio of cards.

Let's take a look at this card done in Crisp Cantaloupe. It's such a soft and pretty color and goes will with the black. After stamping and letting the ink dry a few minutes, I used the coordinating Shimmer Brush to add some highlights to the flowers. The card stock has scissor distressed edges adding to the rustic look of the image. Adding black gems finished the look.

The color on this card is Coastal Cabana. Once again I stayed with the same idea and just dded some highlights to the flowers. The Stampin' blend marker I used is Actually Pool party but is a great look with the card stock. Wink of Stella was also painted on the flower highlights. Rhinestones were the accent of choice this time.

Hydrangea Hue is a new favorite  color of mine. The Stampin' Blend marker added the highlights with with a topping of Wink of Stella. Next I penciled a line done the right and fussy cut around the flower.  I backed this area of the card with black card stock die cut along the edge. A couple Hydrangea Hue gems and Rhinestones decorate the flower centers.

Tip: If you don't have a large enough block for this stamp you can leave it on the plastic sheet, ink it up then carefully lay it onto the card stock. Holding it in place gently rub over the image to make sure the ink transfers to the card stock. It's a bit risky as the image can blur, but in a pinch it can work. Of course getting the right size block, Clear block F,  is always preferred!

All three cards use the same stamp and are monochromatic in design. Making small alterations makes each card have its own personality. Quick, easy and so pretty!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLonar.stampinup.net

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