Texture Floral Card ~ Color Dare #617

Can you believe it's September already? Time sure flies! This week our team at Color Dare has a simple 3 color challenge for you. You must use all 3 colors. Do not add any extra colors not stated in the graphic. Make sure your colors are a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge click here.

I used a sketch from page 22 in the Stampin' Up annual catalog. Have you noticed those sketches? What a treat to have at your fingertips!

My card came together pretty quickly once I decided on the sketch. Stamp, die cut, assemble and I was done!

See below for a list of supplies used on this card.

Direct link to Color Dare #617

Textured Floral Stamp Set

Textured Floral Dies

The Spotlight on Nature Dies are SO versatile! With so many dies with different edge designs you can't go wrong! I use them ALL the time!

Spotlight on Nature Dies

Other products used:

• Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Gorgeous Grape
• Ink: Gorgeous Grape
• Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots

CTMH products used:

• Cardstock: Lagoon, Limeade
• Ink: Lagoon

I hope you're inspired to give our Color Dare a try! We can't wait to see what you create!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge

Sled Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 593

Hi...come on in and take a look at the latest sketch challenge from Atlantic Hearts! All you have to do to join in the fun is use our sketch in any project you like. Twist it, turn it, flip, flop....you get the idea. We just need to be able to see our sketch in your design.

The sketch goes live on Monday and our blog opens for entries on Wednesday. Have fun and show us how our sketch inspired you! 

I decided to go with a Christmas theme because I wanted to try out my new stamp set. It was a lot of fun creating the various parts to this design. 

The plaid paper really caught my eye. I love a good plaid! After that the other elements just fell into place. 

See below for a list of products used for this card.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Sophisticated Sled

Iconic Celebrations DSP

Country Woods DSP

More products used:

• Cardstock: Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
• Silver Foil 
• Inks: Tuxedo Black, Pecan Pie
• Black and Very Vanilla Ribbon
• Stampin' Dimensionals

That's it! What do you think? Would you like to get this card in the mail during the Holidays? I sure would.

So now it's your turn to create and share using our sketch. We can't wait to see how you're inspired!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #atlanticheartssketchchallenge #cardmaking #sketchchallenge #christmascard

Frosted Forest Layout Color Dare #616

I hope you've come here to be inspired by our Color Dare Challenge! Each Friday we give you a set of colors to create with. This week you must use Brown and White + ONE color of choice. See the graphic below for the fine print rules. 

Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge click here.

For this challenge I decided to create a layout. I need to get caught up on scrapping and this seemed like a good chance. 

For my one choice color I decided to use green I used the Frosted Forest Bundle to create the bottom border. In this bundle you get the beautiful stamp set, coordinating dies AND a total of 6 masks (stencils)! Wow what a great bundle!

For me I find it easiest to stamp the image first then use the masks. The masks all have a number or letter and a notch in the upper left corner. This makes it easy to use and keep it straight. 

For the title I used a Cricut image. It's a bit hard to read the top part. It says, This is the Life. I added a few gems to draw your eye up to the title. Now for the photos........

See below of a list of products used on this layout.

Direct link to Color Dare #616

Close-up of the stamped/stenciled trees.

Frosted Forest Bundle

Other products used:

• Cardstock: Basic White, Pecan Pie, Garden Green
• Inks: Tuxedo Black, Pecan Pie, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce
• Embellishments: Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots

So what are YOU going to do with this color challenge? We can't wait to find out!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge

Country Flowers Card ~ Color Dare #615

 If you're a regular viewer of my blog....you know what today is! If you're new to my blog....welcome! Each Friday there is a new color challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare. We get you started by giving you a set of colors to create with. In this challenge you must use at least 3 of the colors in our graphic. See the graphic for the fine print rules. You can't add extra colors and you can make any paper craft you like.

I ended up using all 6 of the colors in the graphic plus some neutral browns. I ended up with a pretty, colorful look with a bit of a rustic touch. The flowers were colored with markers and popped up with some foam. The thread bow is from a product coming in September.

See below for the products used to make this card.

Direct link to Color Dare #615

Country Flowers Bundle

Country Woods DSP

Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder

Used on the background paper. It's hard to see in the photo.

Countryside Corner Dies

Stampin' Up products also used for the card:

• Cardstock: Basic White, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie
• Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pecan Pie
• Blending Brushes
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stampin' Blends: Melon Mambo, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lolly, Shaded Spruce, Lt. Smoky Slate, Lt. Crumb Cake, Lt, Misty Moonlight, Color Lifter

Thanks for stopping by! Why not give our color challenge a try? It's fun and we love seeing what you create!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtwllwithmichelle #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge 

Floral Background Card

Hi there! How are things going in your corner of the world? I'm keeping busy and getting things done on my end. It's fun to cross off things on the "to do" list! 

For my card I created a floral background kind of like wallpaper. I simply stamped the images in black in a random manner trying to fill the space without crowding it. Next came coloring with our Blends. After putting all the layers together I added some ribbon and sequins to finish the look. 

See below for the products used to make this card.

Wildflower Designs Stamp Set
Also available with Die Cuts

A few more products:

• Tuxedo Black ink
• Cardstock: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock
• Stampin Blends: Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock, Balmy Blue
• Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio
• Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon
• Stampin Dimensionals

Give this technique of creating your own background by stamping and colors a try! You'll be so happy you did!

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again soon.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator

#showandtellwithmichelle #stampinup #cardmaking

Ephemera Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge#591

Welcome to a new Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. On Monday's we go live with a new sketch and on Wednesday our blog opens up for adding your entry. You can twist and turn the sketch...whatever you like. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your creation.

This card was easy to make mostly because I used a piece of our pretty Ephemera for my main image. The rest came from pieces I had already cut for other projects. I love it when something comes together so quickly!

Our DSP Meandering Meadows is so beautiful! Don't forget to check out the flip side, too! Some are like the pattern in my card. Others are more scenic looks. Very versatile!

See below for a list of Stampin Up products used for this card.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack

Meandering Meadows DSP

Other products used for this card:

• Stamp Set: Happiest Day (sentiment)
• Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White
• Ink: Mossy Meadow
• Embellishments: Natural Tones Linen Thread, Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Dies: Spotlight on Nature, Wildflower Dies
• Stampin Dimensionals

Come on and give our sketch challenge a try. We get you started with the sketch and you do the rest!

Thanks for stopping by. Come back often!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator

#showandtellwithmichelle #stampinup #atlanticheartssketchchallenge #cardmaking

Color Dare #614 + Double Trouble Match-up

Welcome! This week we are pairing with Double Trouble for our weekly challenge. For Color Dare you need to pick your colors from the ice cream cone graphics. be sure to use at least 3 colors seen in the graphic! 

For the Double Trouble part of our dual challenge you need to use the 3-2-1 recipe. Use at least 3 layers (not including the card base), at least 2 embellishments and at least 1 image. 

For my card I created a pretty window floral look. The flowers are a total of 4 of the same image, fussy cut and layered across the font of the "window". Two are adhered directly and two are popped up on foam. 

The die cuts create a pretty window effect. The knotted ribbon finishes the bottom of the card and covers the bottom edge of the flowers. 

See below for a list of products used.

Color Dare #614

Double Trouble #173

Thoughtful Wishes Bundle

Thoughtful Journey Paper

Countryside Corner Dies

Other products also used:

• Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Basic White
• Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black
• Stampin Blends: Mossy Meadow, Calypso Coral, Petunia Pop, Pool Party
• Embellishments: Petunia Pop Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin Dimensionals

I hope you are inspired to give our double challenge a try! We'd love to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordarechallenge #double troublechallenge #cardmaking