Team Color Challenge

 I entered our team color challenge running until the end of July. The challenge colors are to use Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue and Crumb Cake. This is a combo I would not have thought to put together so it was a great way to work outside my box. 

I envisioned a pop of color surrounded by the Crumb Cake. After picking the stamp set I found dies that would accomplish my vision. Here we go......

I mapped out the area I wanted in color and marked it off using sticky notes. I stamped the colorful flowers in that area. Reversing the sticky notes I was able to stamp the rest of the design in Crumb Cake. 

Die cutting the frame and borders was next. Adding a sentiment and some gems was all it needed to finish the look.

On the inside I kept it simple. A few flowers and a sentiment. the sentiment does sho up better in person. Perhaps I should have used the Crumb Cake ink for the sentiment. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my card. Maybe some of the details will inspire you in some way on your own project. 

Have a fun day!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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Black Out Card ~ Color Dare #711

 Welcome to a new color challenge from our Design Team at Color My Heart Color Dare. Each Friday we give you a new palette of colors to inspire you. Use them to create any paper craft you like. 

For this color challenge you must use at least 3 of the colors shown in our graphic below. We also give you some Free colors to use with the challenge colors if you like. Do Not add any colors beyond that. 

I was recently reminded about the Blackout Technique and thought this colors palette would be great for this technique. It's very easy to do and creates a stunning look! Let me tell you about it.

First you need an embossing folder with a design you can color in. This Lazy Daisy EF is a great example. After embossing your card stock, turn it to the side that is de-bossed (where the design goes in). Color these indentations of the design with Stampin' Blend markers. Bright colors work the best. You don't have to be careful, just get that colors on the design.

After you're finished coloring you take a black ink pad and swipe it across the card stock you just colored. The black ink colors the background and can add a bit of detail to the design. Keep swiping the black ink until the surface is covered. Sometimes I even rub the pad in a circle to get good coverage. Look at how the colors pop! 

Just for fun I added a die cut border. Splatters were added by flicking the brush tip of the marker against the inside of the cap. A cute sentiment layer is popped up and finishes the design. Because of the embossing folder design, I decided there was plenty going on and did not add any gems this time. It's a rare thing but sometimes it happens! Haha. 

I also added the embedding to the envelope flap and some splatters all over the envelope. By the way, I used our Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes for this project. The cards are 

3-1/2" x 5" and perfect for a little note. I left the inside blank for now. When I use the card I'll add a custom message.

Direct link to Color Dare #711

Now it's your turn to create with our color challenge. We can't wait to see how you're inspired by these colors! Have fun creating!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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