Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Online Exclusives July 2025

 Here is a look at the NEW Online Exclusives for July 2025! I know the pictures are small but you can see the products on my website in all their glory. This will give you an ides of what is new. Check it out closer on my website.

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Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampimn' Up® Demonstrator 
Images©Stampin'Up

Friday, June 27, 2025

Pretty Florals Card ~ Color Dare #658

 Welcome to our latest Color Dare Challenge. For this challenge you need to use the color Gray with TWO colors of your choice. See our graphic below for the fine print. 

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

I created a fancy fold style card by using the arch dies to make the card base. To do this just place the die over the folded edge of your cardstock. When you are done die cutting you have the shape of the die as a card base. I used another die from the set for the background layers of the card.

I chose pink and yellow as my + two colors. What a fun pop of color it brings to the design. The flower heads are popped up on foam to give some dimension. I added some bee trinkets for fun and adding a touch of gold. 

For the inside of the card I used another piece of DSP for the background. I had a couple flower left so the inside of the card was just the place for them. I kept them flat to the card since they are on the inside and I didn't want to create any bulk.



Pretty Florals Bundle

Blooming Phrases Set

Everyday Arches Dies

Neutrals 6"x6" DSP

A few more basic products used:
I hope you enjoyed seeing my card. Why not take a turn at our Color Dare Challenge? We love seeing how it inspires you. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 
Images© Stampin' Up


#showandtellwithmichelle #colordarechallenge #cardmaking

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Sunrise Sailing Card ~ Team Sketch Challenge

 Welcome to another team challenge. This one is a sketch challenge. I decided to go with the Sunrise Sailing set for this sketch. I like how the birds and water took the spots on the sketch around the frame. 

The sails were cut from scraps I had on my table. The border water is 1st generation blue while the rest of the water is the same blue but 3rd generation. 

I used a journal pen to draw the line and doodles. The doodles made me think of ropes. Finally, I scissor distressed the edge for a more rustic look.




Sunrise Sailing Bundle

A few more products used:

I hope you enjoyed seeing my version of the sketch. Come back for more ideas!


Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #teamsketchchallenge

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Gift Card Idea ~ Team Challenge

Here's another project in the Team Challenge Bingo for June. The theme for this one is a Gift Card Holder. These kinds of cards are fun even if a bit more involved depending on the type of holder you want to make. 

My cards uses all 5 of the In Colors for 2025-2027. I went with a beach theme, too, using the Notes & Totes Bundle. I still had some die cut on my desk from a recent Summer Sampler I made and decided to use those pieces. 

The card front came together easily using the die cuts. I added some birds from the Sunrise Sailing set and love the effect. 



The inside is where the fun happens. I assembled the tote which was die cut from the Woven Texture DSP. It gives a really nice tote look although you can make it from any DSP or stamped CS, too. I mimiced the card front using sand, shells and birds. The tote is "flat" not 3D and holds the gift card snuggly. 


To make the tote stand up when the card is opened I cut and scored a piece of cardstock to act as a lever. The cardstock is 2-1/2" x 1" and scored at 1/4" on each end and in the middle. The end tabs are what glue to the card base. The tote is glued to what becomes the front of the lever. Make sure your pop up piece doesn't extend beyond the card when it's closed.  As you open the card the tote stands up. 




Notes & Totes Bundle

Sunrise Sailing

Woven Textures DSP

A few more products:
What a fun way to give a gift card, right? Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up ® Demonstrator 
Images© Stampinup


#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #giftcardholder #teramchallenge

Monday, June 23, 2025

Floral Card ~ Atlantic Hearts sketch Challenge 635

Need a starting point to get going on a new project? You've come to the right place! Take a look at our sketch for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Use the sketch any way you like. We just need to be able to see it in your project. The sketch goes live on Monday and our blog opens for entries on Wednesday.  

I stayed true to the sketch for the most part. I kept the elements in the same spots but I did alter the shapes of some items.

Using the floral background created a pretty look. I then stamped some flowers to coordinate the focal items. The layer behind the flowers is a label from our new pack. The are gold edges and there is a simple gold frame, too. They are very versatile in sizes and shapes!

Before adhering the label I embossed it with another new item: Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder. I love this folder as the design only covers part of the folder. You can get a variety of look depending on how you place your paper in the folder.

The 3 flowers are popped up on foam for dimension. I added more gold touches to go with the label using the ribbon, some dots and an outer layer of gold foil cardstock. HINT: cut out the center of the gold cs since it's not going to be seen. This gives a piece to use on another project and make the most of your supplies.


Floral Impressions DSP

Impressions Abloom Bundle

Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder

Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack

A few more products I used:
Does our sketch inspire you to create and share? We'd love to see what you come up with as a project. 

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up© Demonstrator 


#showandtellwithmichelle #atlanticheartssketchchallenge #cardmaking 

Friday, June 20, 2025

Coneflower Card ~ Color Dare #657

 Welcome to our new Color Dare Challenge. Our challenges start on Friday and run for 2 weeks. There is an overlap of challenges so you have 2 to choose from......or do both!

You must use colors very close to those shown in our graphic. Do not add extra colors to your palette. See the graphic for the colors and free colors that are allowed. Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below.

I was excited for this project since I just got this new Coneflower Bundle. The colors for this challenge was a perfect pairing! The dies of the bundle we used to cut the flower and leaves. I then added some depth with a light blend of tone on tone color with the matching ink pads. 

Adding texture to the background was done with an embossing folder. I separated the white layers by inking the edge of the embossed layer. A few embellishments and a sentiment completed the look. 




Coneflower Celebrations Bundle

Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder

A few more basic products used:

Now it's your turn to create and share with our Color Dare colors. We can't wait to see how they inspire you! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 
Image© StampinUp


#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #colordare #colorchallenge

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Paper Pumpkin July 2025

It looks like we're in for a Strawberry Treat with the July Paper Pumpkin!

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Online Exclusives July 2025

 Here is a look at the NEW Online Exclusives for July 2025! I know the pictures are small but you can see the products on my website in all ...