Dramatic Look Card ~ Color Dare #654

 Welcome to a new color challenge from our team at Color Dare. this color challenge could go in a lot of different directions. Bold and dramatic, soft and gentle or anything in between. It's all in how you use the colors we're challenging you with. As you can see, I went with the bold and dramatic look.

For the image I decided to black emboss then color with a pink marker. This was done on a white piece of die cut cardstock. The rest of the card front is done in Secret Sea. This is a new 2025-2027 In Color. I LOVE this color and find it very versatile. It can be used for a softer black but also has a blue tone to it that you can bring out with other colors in your project.  

To create texture and interest I embossed the larger layer with a new embossing folder to create the ridges. The next layer was embossed with another new folder creating the floral outline. I love the added look of these two folders. 

I was inspired by a card I saw online. When I went to look at the name I couldn't find it. If this was your card please reach out so I can give you credit.

For my + 1 color I used gems that have a blue and pink sparkle to them. These gems are so pretty! The blue tone of the CS is picked up with the gems as well as the pink of the flowers.

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Some added fun was added to the inside of the card with that same floral embossing folder. It adds a nice touch don't you think? I'll add a sentiment once I've decided what occasion the card with be used for. 

Gallery Blooms

Simply Said

Textured Notes Dies

Two Tone Sparkle Gems

Glass & Garden Embossing Folders

Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder

A few more basic products:

• Cardstock: Basic White, Secret Sea
• Embossing: VersaMark Pad, Black Powder, Heat Tool
• Ink: Secret Sea
• Stampin' Write Markers - Subltes

I hope you like the dramatic look of this card. I sure do! Now it's your turn to create and share for our Color Dare Challenge. We can't wait to see how you're inspired.

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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