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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What's Up Wednesday ~ Hot Foil Stars + Special Offer

Today I'm sharing our October Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies along with our Hot Foil System. These cards are a dramatic look for Christmas cards that take it to the next level. They are easy to make but if you bought cards like this in the store they would be expensive! 

The Product of the Month Program works like this: each month there is an exclusive product available for only $5 with a $75 min. purchase. Hint: stock up on paper, adhesives and other consumables and get those products you've had your eye on! This is also a good time of year to do come Christmas shopping for the crafters in your life.....including yourself! The Product of the Month is available while supplies last so if you really want it don't delay!

The black with gold foil really catch your attention don't they! The contrast is impressive yet the designs are simple. The designs are my spin on ones shared by Terri Gaines. I couldn't wait to try it out!

Each card has it's own look and yet they are "related" in two ways. Yes, the gold foil is one way and the stars is two. Wait....there are three ways. The checked star die cut from the left card is used on the right card. Be sure to save those "extra" pieces so you can use them elsewhere. You never know when they will come in handy.

The left card uses the Buffalo Check Hot Foil Die. I lOVE this die! It looks great is all kinds of color combinations. For this card I simply die cut two stars that nested each other. One from the checked layer and a smaller one from a Gold Foil Sheet. After die cutting the smaller star I dry embossed it with the Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder which added a perfect texture. I love how the smaller size star lets the back CS base show through. Also, popping up the small star on Dimensionals gives a nice depth to the design. A bow with touches of gold was added and adhered with  few Mini Glue Dots. The sentiment is part of the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Die.

The card on the right used the NEW Truly Timeless DSP pattern paper that will be available starting Tuesday Nov. 3rd. I used a piece of back card stock that I embossed with the Softly Woven Folder. It is my favorite embossing folder! It left some cracks in the design that showed white. To fix this I took my black ink pad and swiped it across the CS until the white was covered. No more white peeking through.

The Buffalo Check star is popped up on Dimensionals and accented with a black bow. Use Mini glue Dots to add ribbon on your card It sticks a lot better than tape or glue. A sentiment from the Magical Christmas Hot Foil die is popped up on one end and taped to the star. This keeps it level.  The stars also come from the same hot foil die. 

Here is a closer look at the detail and texture on the cards. There is so much "eye candy" for y0ur eyes to take. in!

The inside of the cards use more left over pieces; the sentiment is part of those die cut for the card fronts and at the bottom is a leftover piece of the Buffalo Check. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my dramatic look with back and gold. I'll be busy making more with different looks as I get my sick of Christmas cards ready to mail.

SPECIAL OFFER: I'm looking for some new customers! Any new customer that places an order by October 31st will receive a special thank you gift from me. I will send you a collection of Christmas greetings made with Hot Foil! This will help make your holiday card making quicker and add a special touch with the hot foil look. 

Current customers I'm not leaving you out! Refer a new customer and when they place an order before October 31st I will send you the hot foil collection of Christmas greetings, too!

Thanks for stopping by! Come back often for more ideas and inspiration! I love to share ideas!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Truly Timeless DSP
Available Nov. 3, 2036

New Kit ~ Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit!

Get a start on your Christmas card with this beautiful and fun card kit! The kit comes with all you need to make 10 wonderful cards! Make them as the directions guide you or go rogue and use the kit contents to create however you like!

Celebrate the Christmas season with the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit, an all-inclusive card and tag making kit with classic plaid designs. This kit includes plenty of festive details, including precut decorative pieces and holiday greetings, gold foil accents, and navy blue twine trim. Some of the precut pieces in this kit do double duty, with pop-out shapes to embellish your tags and peek-through details left behind for your card fronts. With everything ready to assemble, you can spend more time crafting and less time prepping.

DETAILS
- Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs
- Makes 10 tags: 5 each of 2 designs
- Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, gold, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 10 printed card bases
- 10 printed envelopes
- 10 printed tags
- Includes gold foil
- Precut pieces
- Secret Sea twine
- Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
- Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Painted Collage Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 705 + Special Offer

Hello! Are you in the mood to create with a sketch challenge? Every Monday our team at Atlantic Hearts shares a new sketch to get your creativity started. Use our sketch however you like. Flip, flop, rotate, change shapes...we just need to be able to see our sketch in your design.

Team B is sharing ideas for this sketch on our blog. The sketch goes live on Monday and our blog opens for entries on Wednesday. 

Here is my take on our sketch. I changed the shapes and moved the dark line at the bottom up to the middle of that layer. I also added some gem accents. The middle star is popped cup on Dimensionals for a little depth in the design.

The images are star shapes die cut from our Shining Stars Dies which is our October Product of the month. While supplies last you can get this die set for only $5 with a qualifying order of $75. The Product of the Month is an exclusive item and this month it's fantastic! It's a die set of 23 stars in a variety of sizes and styles. So now is the time to stock up on consumables like papers, card stock, adhesives and/or those items you have your eye on. You can also do some Christmas shopping for the crafters in your life.....including yourself! This die set is so versatile you'l find yourself using it for many, many projects with a wide variety of themes!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Now it's your turn to create and share using our sketch. Get creative and show us how our sketch inspires you! Have fun!

SPECIAL OFFER: I'm looking for some new customers! Any new customer that places an order by October 31st will receive a special thank you gift from me. I will send you a collection of Christmas greetings made with Hot Foil! This will help make your holiday card making quicker and add a special touch with the hot foil look. 

Current customers I'm not leaving you out! Refer a new customer and when they place an order before October 31st I will send you the hot foil collection of Christmas greetings, too!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

Shop: MichelleLoncar.stampinlup.net

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Painted Collage DSP
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Dainty Floral Look ~ Color Dare #726 + Special Offer

Are you looking for a new color challenge? You've come to the right place! Each Friday our team at Color Dare shares a new palette of challenge colors to get you started on a project. Use our challenge colors as you like on any paper project. All you have to do is make sure your colors are a very close match and do not add any extra colors not part of our challenge. We do let you use some Free colors with the challenge colors. They are Back, White, Neutrals (browns or grays), Gold or Silver. 

When you're ready to join our challenge use the link below our graphic. This challenge is open from Friday October 23rd through Thursday November 5th. That gives you 2 weeks to create and share.

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I went with a simple design. Lots of white space with pops of the challenge colors.

I stamped the small flower/ leaf outline in black then filled in the color with the solid version of the image. This 2 step stamping method makes it easy to get pretty imaged right away. The images were then die cut. The circle is also die cut and I love the detail around the outside of the circle. 

I debated on putting the flowers and circle directly on the card base but the flowers didn't stand out enough. As you can see, I decide to add a layer of white CS but it looked to plain. My Take You Pick Tool came to the rescue! I scored some lines 1/8" part with the tool and my paper trimmer. A scoreboard works great, too, if you have one. Isn't it amazing how that one added detail makes such a difference in the overall design!

The circle is popped up on Dimensionals for some depth and allowed me to easily tuck the leaves under the edge. The flowers are on top of the circle and have a rhinestone in the center. I brought in more of the Hydrangea Hue with a few Dots as an accent.

I left plenty of space inside for a custom message. Since I had some flowers left over I added a leaf and one pink flower to the inside. It's always nice to bring in some part of the design on the front to the inside. It really makes a nice flow of design. Add something to the envelope, too. 

SPECIAL OFFER: I'm looking for some new customers! Any new customer that places an order by October 31st will receive a special thank you gift from me. I will send you a collection of Christmas greetings made with Hot Foil! This will help make your holiday card making quicker and add a special touch with the hot foil look. 

Current customers I'm not leaving you out! Refer a new customer and when they place an order before October 31st I will send you the hot foil collection of Christmas greetings, too!

Now it's your turn to create and share using our challenge colors. If you're combining more than one challenge remember not to use extra colors in order to qualify for our color challenge. Most of all, have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

SHOP: MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Quick Halloween Card + Special Offer

 Today I'm sharing a very quick and easy card for you to make when you are short on time..... or even when your'e not short on time!

Using s piece of our fun Spooktacular 6" x 6" DSP does the heavy lifting for you. Just trim it down to the size you need and most of the work is done! Of course you can change out this DSP for any other options and the design still work great. Don't imitate yourself!

For this look I trimmed the DSP down to 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" then matted it in black card stock. The mat is 1/4" larger for just the right amount of black frame. 

Once this was glued down I added a few gems then wen't searching for a sentiment. I didn't have a Halloween set, crazy right, so I had to get creative. Thinking of You is always a useful sentiment because you can go in any direction with that on the inside. Then I came across this one in the Sweet Words & Labels set. It's part of the Silly Old Bear Suite but you can get individually, too. You deserve a little treat caught my eye and I knew I had found the perfect sentiment! It was an unexpected find so don't be afraid to look at your products in a different way. You may be surprised at what you find!

Now I have this super cute Halloween card that can brr used with a gift card tucked inside, money or with a gift. Now, who should I send it to? Hmmmmmm.

SPECIAL OFFER: I'm looking for some new customers! Any new customer that places an order by October 31st will receive a special thank you gift from me. I will send you a collection of Christmas greetings made with Hot Foil! This will help make your holiday card making quicker and add a special touch with the hot foil look. 

Current customers I'm not leaving you out! Refer a new customer and when they place an order before October 31st I will send you the hot foil collection of Christmas greetings, too!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

Shop: MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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