Dreamy Snowflake Card ~ Color Dare #728

 Get ready for some color inspiration from our team at Color Dare! Every Friday we give you a new palette of colors to get you started on your creative journey. Use our challenge colors as directed in our graphic below. Make sure your colors are a close match to the challenge colors. We also give you some Free colors to use with the challenge colors if you choose. 

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

Maybe because I'm in Christmas crafting mode these colors said snowflakes to me. Here is what I created.

I used the challenge colors for layers and a card base to get things started. The colors on the snowflakes are kind of faint and I wanted a bolder look. That's where the card base and layers come in. 

The white layer is embossed with the snowflake folder which carried the snowflake theme all over the card front. I added the die cut snowflakes on top of their matching image and used glue to adhere them. The sentiment is die cut and popped up on Dimensionals foam. the bow matched the ribbon along the edge of the card. A center sequin finished off each die cut snowflake to add a bit of sparkle. Because that's what snowflakes do, they sparkle!

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Here is our graphic with the challenge colors and info. I used three of the colors but you can use all four if you like. Do Not use any extra colors beyond the challenge colors. Most of all, have fun creating. We can't wait to see how you use our colors!

Michelle Loncar

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Woodland Scene Throwback Card

 I'm amazed at h ow often I've been able to recreate this card design over the years! I've been a demonstrator for over 30 years, first with CTMH and now with SU. This was the first card design I was taught when I joined CTMH! The stamp images have shifted and changed a bit over the years, but the designs always worked out well.

Start by tearing a piece of scrap paper with the slope of a hill. This becomes the mask to stamp the trees along the top of the card. 

The large tree and small trees along the hill are from the same stamp! The tiny trees are just the top part of the larger tree. First I stamped the large tree in the lower left. This helped me know where to start stamping the tiny trees. Ink the tip of the stamp and stamp along the mask, moving as needed to create the slope.  

Once finished with the trees I added the sentiment in a contrasting color along with some small snowflakes. Clear Wink of Stella was used to create a sparkly snow effect along the slope and under the large tree. A couple of sequins was the finishing touch.

The inside carries the theme with the tree and snowflakes and a sweet message. 

What do you think? Is this a design you'd try? 

Michelle Loncar

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Snowflake Spinner Card

 Welcome to What's Up Wednesday where I share a more involved project. This week my project is making a spinner card using the Dreamy Snowflake Bundle. The spinner feature adds a fun element and will be a nice surprise for the recipient.

I started with embossing the snowflakes in Gold embossing powder then die cutting the snowflakes. 

Next I die cut the pennant from a Gold Foil Sheet nesting 2 dies so the inside area would become a window for the Gold Striped Vellum, The vellum was die cut using the same smaller die so it fits perfectly inside the gold frame.

The Gold Striped Vellum is so pretty! You get two patterns of stripes; one with the wider striped above and the other with narrower stripes. Both are beautiful and will add so much to a project. 

The gold frame was adhered to the white card base and the vellum to the inside of the frame. Since I knew the snowflake would cover the adhesive I glued down the vellum in a spot behind the snowflake. The large snowflake is popped up on Dimensional foam and the spinner is under the smaller snowflake. More on that in a bit.

The sentiment was also embossed in gold, die cut and popped up on foam. A gold gem was added to the snowflake center just for fun.

Inside the card is a gold embossed sentiment with a few snowflakes. I layered this in a piece of gold foil sheet to make it pop against all the white of the card base. The sentiment is small so it's hard to see in the photo, but it looks fine in person. 

Here is a short video showing the spinner at work. I got a pack of spinners on Amazon. The pack comes with the gold spinners and glue dots. To use the spinner you first place a glue dots where you want the spinner device. I place it in the center of the large snowflake. Place the spinner on top of the glue dot. Next place a second glut dot on top of the spinner. Finally, I placed the small snowflake on top of the spinner device. That's it! Now you have a spinning snowflake. Spinners are a fun way to add interest to a project. What can you imagine spinning on your card? Keep in mind it should be a round type piece so it balances enough to spin. 

I hope you enjoyed this project. I can't wait to send it to someone and surprise them with a spinning snowflake.

Michelle Loncar

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Double Trouble Card Challenge #228

Today I'm sharing a challenge from the Double Trouble Team called Snickerdoodles. Here are the details:

3-2-1 Recipe "Snickerdoodles" Oct. 26 - Nov. 8

3 - Doodle-style images - hand-drawn and/or stamped

2 - Layers - card base can be included

1 - Sentiment

Optional twist is to use a fun pun on your project.

Here is what I came up with for this challenge.

I'm in Christmas Card making mode so that is where my mind went for a design. I thought this tree looked like a doodled type of look, but to be sure I also doodled a line for the string of lights. 

Whispering Woods DSP is taking care of the background for me. The tree I stamped is popped up on the top area and glued at the bottom. The lights are Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with a Real Red marker. for some sparkle I added Wink of Stella to mimic snow on the ground.

Of course the tree needed a star and I had one in my stash of Hot Foil Christmas sentiments. the star is popped up, too. The sentiment is a Hot Foil one in Silver from the same Christmas set. It's a great set because you can hot foil a bunch of sentiments all at once! I keep the extras in plastic case to use later.

The inside  has a leftover piece of the DSP from the front. I added a simple sentiment and some snowflakes to dress it up a bit. 

Double Trouble #228

They have a sketch pairing if you want to work that into your design. I didn't use the sketch of a fun pun. It just didn't fit my design this time. I have the 3-2-1 recipe though!

Take a look at their challenge. They always come up with great ideas!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Dare to Dazzle Hot Foil Products

 

Our NEW line of Hot Foil products is now available! 

--New colors of foil for Spring plus Black Foil and a Rainbow Foil

--New stamp and Hot Foil die sets

--New sentiment sets

And don't forget all the other products in our Hot Foil line! Plus, anyone ordering Hot Foil products before January 4th gets FREE access to Metallic Magic Craft Class!

Are you new to Hot Foiling? Watch these videos to see how easy it is to add foil to your projects. It's a wonderful way to jazz up your creations!

What did you think? Are you ready to dive into the shiny world of Hot Foiling? This would be a fantastic idea to put on your Christmas Wish List! If you already have our Hot Foil System you can add some new Hot Foil Sets or Foil to your list. 

Click here to check out all the Hot Foil products in my online store!

Michelle Loncar

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Santa's Hat Card ~ Color Dare #727

How about a Color Dare Challenge? Every Friday our Design Team at Color Dare gives you a new palette of colors to jumpstart your creativity. Use the challenge colors and any others listed on the graphic. For example, this time we are using shades of green + TWO colors of your choice. The colors of choice are not any of the Free colors. 

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

Here is what I made for this challenge. My two colors of choice are red and yellow to go along with shades of green. 

The die cut star is from our Shining Stars Dies, the October Product of the Month. Our Product of the Month Program works like this: each month and exclusive product is available for only $5 when you make a qualifying purchase of $75. Stock up on consumables like paper, adhesives, inks, etc. At this Time of year you can do some Christmas shopping for the crafty friends in your life.....or yourself! Be sure to get the Shining Stars Dies! They are so versatile and you'll use them on all kinds of projects! when else can you get a set of 23 dies for only $5?

The star is popped up Dimensionals for a bit of depth in the design. Santa's Hat is a two step image. First I stamped the outline in black ink. Next I used Real Red ink to stamp the inside of the image. It lines up so easy and look at the way you automatically get the impression of folds in the hat! The hat is fussy cut  and Wink of Stella was added to the fur parts for some sparkle.

This buttons seemed like a perfect accent and the ribbon around the star was a lightbulb moment. Don't you love those moments? I sure do.

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Now it's your turn to create and share using our challenge colors. We can't wait to see how you're inspired by them. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Frosted Pinecones Card

I just LOVE the Frosted Pinecones Bundle! Stamp set, dies and masks (stencils) are included in the bundle making it easy to create a beautiful pinecone from start to finish! Let's look closer.

I went with non-traditional colors and love the look. It's done with Cloud Cover snd Secret Sea inks for the pinecone and Peaceful Pine for the branches. Very soft and subtle with a feeling of the winter chill.

Using an un-inked Stampin' Spot and Cloud Cover Re-inker, I created my own stamp pad. After Stampin the pinecone image in black ink I got ready to start with the masks. There are a total of 5 masks and all are numbered. I used 1, 2, 3 and 5 for this look. The first two masks were inked with Cloud Cover ink and a bending brush. The 1st one was done with light pressure and the 2nd was with more pressure. Next was mask 3 and Secret Sea ink and light pressure. You can always add more pressure if need be but I like to start light. Because I was using only 2 colors I felt I didn't need mask 4.  Mask 5 is for the branch and the Peaceful Pine ink. After the image was all colored in I used the died to cut it out.

In this photo you can see how the Shimmery White Embossing Paste takes it to a new level of beautiful! using the mask that colors the tips of the pinecone, the embossing paste was applied.  I added some to the pine needles, too. I just love the shimmer! Set it aside to dry for about 20 minutes and it's ready to go. 

The background layers start with a card base of Secret Sea CS, then Shimmering Stripes DSP and another piece of Secret Sea CS. The top layer is spattered with some Wink of Stella for more shimmer. 

The pinecone was adhered with tape at the bottom and Mini Dimensionals at the top. I like this because it gives a nice depth to the entire image. A few sparkly snowflake gems were added for a finishing touch. It was so pretty this way I decided no sentiment was needed on the front, although a small, narrow one would look ok towards the bottom of the pinecone. 

This inside is simple with a stamped sentiment and design across the bottom. 

The same design was stamped across the flap of the envelope. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing this card. It's one of my favorites so far this Christmas Card making season. Next time I'll do it in natural colors for a different look. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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