Spotlight Card ~ Color Dare #628

 Are you ready for a new color challenge? Our team at Color Dare has one all ready for you! For this challenge you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in our graphic. See the graphic for the fine print rules. Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge click here.

The Spotlight Technique is a really fun way to work with color.  The main part, or spotlight area, is in color while the surrounding part is in black or Grey and white. Use a shape of some sort for the color part. Then color part is superimposed over the image to line up with the black or Grey and white part. It helps to have a thin layer or some way to frame the color part. The rest of the project is finished as you usually would . 

See below for the products I used to make this card.

Direct Link to Color Dare #628

Fields in Bloom

Hearts of Elegance Dies

Thoughtful Journey DSP

Sweetly Scripted 

A few more products I used:

• Cardstock: Basic White
• Inks: Melon Mambo, Basic Grey, Pretty Peacock
• Stampin' Blends: Pretty Peacock (used to outline the heart)
• Embellishments: Sparkle Gems, Metallic Enamel Effects Basics : Silver
• Stampin' Dimensions

Thanks for stopping by. Why not give our color challenge a try? We get you started with the colors so off you go on the rest of your design! We can't wait to see what you create!

Michelle Loncar

Stampin' Up Independent Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge #spotlighttechnique

Happy Hibiscus Card ~ Color Dare #627

Welcome to our new color challenge. Each Friday we give you a graphic with colors for you to use. Free colors are also offered. For this challenge you need to use all 3 colors shown in the graphic. If you want to use some of the free ones in addition to the 3 colors shown, that's fine. Make sure your colors are a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. When you're ready to join our challenge click here. 

I created a chevron look with papers then dry embossed over it. It really makes a nice look don't you think? A simple sentiment layer accented with a few of the small flowers was all it needed. A ribbon also added to the look. 

See below for the list of products I used on this card.

Direct link for Color Dare #627

Happy Hibiscus Bundle
Includes stamp set, embossing folder and dies

A few. more products that were used:

• Thoughtful Journey DSP
• Cardstock: Basic White, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock
• Ink: Pretty Peacock
• Gold Mercury Vellum
• Pretty Peacock Ribbon
• Metallic Enamel Effects Basics: Gold

I hope you give our color dare challenge a try. It's a lot of fun and we love seeing how you use our colors!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge

Back in Stock!

#164050 Real Red Adhesive-Backed Peppermints $8.50

If you’ve been waiting for these to be back in stock NOW is the time to act! If history repeats these will sellout again quickly!

Seasonal Sale Starts TODAY!

Our Season Sale starts TODAY and runs through Friday. Now is the time to look over your wish list or check your supplies to see what you want to restock or add to your stash! What colors will you be needing in the near future? Get the papers, inks and markers now! What bundles are on your wish list? Get those bundles now! Are you Christmas shopping for anyone that crafts? Shop for gifts now! 

Go to my website and click on the banner for the Seasonal Sale! Then have fun shopping. I know I will!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stmapin' Up Demonstrator 

Monochromatic Look ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #603

 Ot's time for a new sketch from our team at Atlantic Hearts! When you do our sketch challenge you can do whatever you want with the sketch as long as we can see it in your project. Twist, turn, flip, flop...you get the idea. Make any paper craft you like and have FUN!

Our sketch goes live on Monday. The blog accepts entries on Wednesday.

I did something a bit different this time. I went monochromatic with my colors. The images are also a bit different from my usual preference of flowers. It was easy to do using 1st and 2nd generation stamping of the images. Raiding my stash for products makes it fun and you use what you have!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Products used for this look:

• Stamp Sets: Of Art & Texture (retired), Sweetly Scripted
• Cardstock: Basic White, Misty Moonlight
• Ink: Misty Moonlight
• Classic Matte Dots (retired)
• Misty Moonlight Ribbon (retired)

Why not give our sketch challenge a try? We get you started with a sketch. The rest is up to you!

Happy Crafting!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #atlanticheartssketchchallenge 

Swirly Black Out Card ~ Color Dare #626

Welcome to a new challenge from our Design Team at Color Dare. Each Friday we give you a new color challenge that's open for 2 weeks. Make any paper craft you like. Do not add extra colors to the palette. 

For this challenge you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in the graphic below. See the graphic for the fine print rules. When you're ready to join our challenge click here. 

I decided to do the Black Out technique with my colors. For this you need an embossing folder, markers and a black ink pad. Here are the steps to create a stunning look with this technique.

1. Emboss white cardstock with your design.
2. Use markers to color the "deep" spots on the design.  
3. When you're finished coloring use the black ink pad to rub over the "high" spots of the design. Keep going until all the high spots are covered with black ink. Some ink may touch some of the colored spots but that's ok.
4. Use this piece to complete your card.

It's really an easy technique, just a bit messy when you get to the part of rubbing the ink pad on the cardstock. I always get some ink on my fingers.

Direct Link to Color Dare #626

So Swirly Embossing Folder

2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper

A few more products that I used:

• Sweetly Scripted (sentiment)
• Cardstock: Basic White, Early Espresso
• Ink: Tuxedo Black
• Stampin' Blends: Light Boho Blue, Light Cajun Craze
• Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems
• Stampin' Dimenionals

Give this technique a try and see how fun it is! You get such amazing results. The black really shows off the colors in the grooves of the design. 

I also hope you try our Color Dare Challenge. We get you started with the colors...the rest is up to you! We can't wait to see wha you create with our colors.

Michelle Loncar

Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #colordare #colorchallenge #cardmaking #techniques

Unusual Snowflake Card ~ Color Dare #625

Our Design Team at Color Dare gives you a new color challenge on Fridays. For this one you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in our graphic. See the graphic for more information about what you can use. What you can't do is add colors not in the graphic. 

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

 Ok. I know this one is pretty far outside the box for snowflake colors. Sometimes you just need to play around with and you stumble upon something that works unexpectedly. Give it a try and you may just suprise yourself with a beautiful creation!

Direct link to Color Dare #625

One of a Kind Dies

Thoughtful Journey DSP

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basic

A few more products used:

• Sparkling Snowflakes (sentiment)
• Basic White Cardstock
• Pretty Peacock Ink
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Thanks for stopping by! Why not give our color challenge a try. It's fun and we love seeing how our colors inspire you. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator 

#showandtellwithmichelle #cardmaking #colordare #colormyheart #colorchallenge