Wooly Friends Bow Card ~ Color Dare #690

 Welcome to a challenge from our Color Dare Team. This challenge gives you 4 colors and you must use at least 3 of them. We also give you some Free colors to use with your main colors. Do not add any colors beyond that though.

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

I decided to make one of the Bow Cards I've been seeing and it was not only easy but fun. Here is how the layers need to be cut:

Pink piece: 2.5" x 5.25", Blue piece (cut 2): 1.75" x 5.25". Those are the pieces that create the magic. 

Glue the pink piece to the middle of the card base. Next, apply glue to the outer edge only of a blue piece and position to partially cover the pink piece. Do the same with the other blue piece. 

Now you gently fold back the inner edge of the blue piece just to the edge of the pink piece. Do that to all 4 inner blue pieces. You can glue down the folded section. 

Decorate a focal image that will cover the middle area of the design and embellish as desired. 

Did I mention this was easier than it looked? Play around with it and have fun with the colors and papers.

Direct Link to Color Dare #690

Here is how I finished the inside of the card. It's always fun to add a little extra with the sentiment.

I hope you are inspired to give this technique  try. It's a lot of fun and makes an impression! don't forget to give our color challenge a try too!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Square Snippets Cards

Are you ready for a new idea to show off the Square Snippets? This pack of squares is so amazing and versatile! It's going to be a go to pack for all kinds of projects whether it's to be the star or a supporting actor.  

Today the squares are the star. Using dies from the Joyful Squares set I texted the square dies to get this look. The thin outer square is rotated and tucked to overlap the solid square. What a fun look! It's very simple to create these squares and place them as the star of the card! Finish with a sentiment, ribbon and gems to give it a final bow!

Thanks for stopping by. Come back often for more ideas and inspiration. Have a great day.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday! ~ Color Lifter Magic

 Let's get busy with an idea I recently learned at the Virtual Card Retreat! It's so simple and easy it's mind blowing!

First we start with the card itself. It's a lovely look using the Forever Florals Bundle. The sentiment comes from the exclusive stamp set from the Card Retreat. However, with the tags in the die set you can use any sentiment you have and make it just how you like.

One unique thing about the large die is that we used it in halves. One half of the die was cut on each end of the DSP making for a very pretty design. 

Flowers were stamped and colored with Blends then placed around the tag. NOW here is the magic. The dots on the flowers and leaves were made with the Color Lifter Stampin' Blend. Using the bullet tip gently place the tip on your flower/leaf and hold it there a bit to create a dot. The longer you hold it there the more pronounced the dot becomes. Dots were added to the yellow flowers and the leaves. This carries the theme of the stamped dots throughout the design.

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

Here is a close-up of the Color Lifter dots. You can also make lines, squiggles or whatever you like. 

The Stampin' Blends Color Lifter pulls color from images you colored with Stampin' Blend markers to create additional highlights and dimension.

The inside of the card gets som love, too. This is in the upper right section inside the card. The sentiment will go to the left.

Don't forget the envelope! Don't send "naked" envelopes! Part of the fun is bringing a hint of what's to come. 

Forever Florals Bundle

I hope you like the idea of adding some Color Lifter Magic to your designs. Give it a try!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Stampin' Up! Updates!

 WOW! There is SO much happening starting today! Sit back, relax and get ready for all the news!

• February Product of the Month
• February Craft Class 
• Redeem Bonus Days Coupons
• Card Kit Alert
• Exclusive Join Offer
• Last Chance Products

Our Feb. Product of the Month is a beautiful and fun pack of Designer paper!

Painted Illusions 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper

Beautiful watercolors and whimsical patterns make up this one-of-a-kind paper. Make a wide variety of projects with this paper that is sure to dazzle!

This pack can be yours for only $5 with a $75 min. purchase. Available while supplies last.

When your order qualifies you'll be prompted at check out to add it to your cart.

Click here for more info

Our February Craft Class features the gorgeous Lovely Blossoms Suite. 

Create unique samples, learn exciting tips and techniques, and explore new crafting opportunities with a Stampin’ Up! product expert during this virtual class!

Join the fun when you purchase the Lovely Blossoms Craft Class (170929) and the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection (167193).

Watch the live Craft Class on February 19 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)

or view it later on demand!

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Now is the time to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons!

If you have more than one coupon top redeem, I know I do, you can use them all at once by typing in the code number using comma in between. Look for the Coupon Code box on the Cart page.

All coupons must be used by Feb. 28th. 

CARD KIT ALERT!

We have two new kits this month! Check them out.

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.

Celebrate your #1s—Mom, Dad, and all the everyday heroes—with the Best Ever Kit. Foam fingers, ribbons, and trophies make it a winner for cards, tags, and paper crafts that show big-time appreciation. It’s playful, easy to use, and full of ways to craft your own heartfelt celebration.

Click here for the Kits page.

We have an Exclusive Offer for those joining during February!

It's our Stampin' Positioner! What is that you ask?

It’s our new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

For a limited time, when you join Stampin’ Up!, you’ll get a Starter Kit plus a FREE Stampin’ Positioner! That’s $125 of products for only $99 (including free shipping and free business supplies) AND our new stamping tool when you join now. Don’t miss your chance—this offer ends March 2.

Our Stampin' Up! community is an amazing group of wonderful people! I have learned so much and have made so many friends, other demonstrators and customers alike! My life would not be as fulfilling without being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

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Our Last Chance has been updated!

Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.

Click here for the Last Chance page.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!© Demonstrator 

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Square Snippets Idea

Here is a fun and easy idea to change things up a bit. Using your punch punch, cut a lot of shapes to layer on your card or layout. Let's take a closer look.......

The Labeled with Love punch creates such a pretty shape. I punched out shapes from the Square Snippets pack after deciding on three of the patterns I liked together. 

I started with the top left of the card and laid them out in a brick pattern. I glued down the whole pieces then pieced in on the edges to fill in. 

The sentiment layer was punched from the Modern Oval Punch then stamped. I used ribbon to accent and popped up on Dimensionals. That's it! Did I mention this is a quick and easy technique? Experiment with different shapes and papers to get unlimited looks. 

Thanks for stopping by today. Come back often for more ideas and inspiration. I love to share what I learn.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Floral Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch 667

 Monday means a new sketch from our Design Team at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! I'm on the team that does the odd numbered sketches. Our sketch goes live on Monday and our bog opens for entries on Wednesday. 

Use our sketch however you like. Twist, turn, rotate....we just need to be able to see the sketch in your project. I stayed pretty true to the sketch this time for my card.

Perennial Lavender papers seemed like a good choice for this multi layer design I picked out patterns that would work together in layers without looking too busy. You could certainly use non-pattern paper, too, for a very different look.

Taking my colors from the DSP I used Blackberry Bliss and Pretty Peacock. I wanted to use the darker colors for a nice contrast to the patterns. 

I've popped up the sentiment layer with Stampin' Dimensionals and added a couple of Shades of Green Hexagons to draw your eye to the sentiment. That's all it needed since there is so much pattern and movement with the DSP.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Now it's your turn to give our sketch a try. It makes it easier when you have a starting point already for you. 

We can't wait to see what you create! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Beautifully Celebrate Card ~ Color Dare #689

Friday means a new color challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare! This challenge gives you 4 colors to choose from. You must use at least 3 of the colors shown in the graphic. We also allow some Free colors to use with the 3 colors. Do not add any colors beyond what the graphic describes. So if you are combining challenges be careful of your colors.

Make any paper craft you like. When you are ready to join our challenge use the direct link below the graphic. Most of all.....have fun!

For my project I decided to use a new set. After looking over all the products in the Suite, I decided on using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies and Beautifully Adorned Ephemera as my starting point. I also ended up using all 4 of the colors in the challenge.

I love the dies and used many of them for this card. The ephemera is Vellum either touches of gold. I used a Stampin' Blend to color on the BACK of the Vellum flower. Bringing in the green with the leaves and the other two colors with cardstock made use of all 4 colors. 

There is no sentiment on the card front because I felt it would detract from the rest of the design. I'll save the sentiment for the inside when I use the card.

TIPS: Use glue dots to secure ribbon to your project. Glue Dots hold better to the fabric.

Place your gems/accents in groups of odd numbers and in a triangle. The eye prefers odd number and the triangle creates a balance pleasing to the eye.

Direct link to Color Dare #689

Now it's your turn to create and share. Have fun with our colors but make a very close match. Don't forget...no extra colors....only the ones in the graphic. 

We can't wait to see how our colors inspire you!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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