And just so you know what we are talking about throughout this whole hop ... this is the color wheel you are looking for. (Again ... pages 132-133 in Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog) It is such a helpful tool to help teach about color and color combinations. (Often the hardest part to come up with on a papercrafting project or even home decor, an outfit, etc, etc. Color theory can be applied to SO many places!)
Friday, October 18, 2024
Color the World! Stampin' Up! Artisans Blog Hop!
And just so you know what we are talking about throughout this whole hop ... this is the color wheel you are looking for. (Again ... pages 132-133 in Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog) It is such a helpful tool to help teach about color and color combinations. (Often the hardest part to come up with on a papercrafting project or even home decor, an outfit, etc, etc. Color theory can be applied to SO many places!)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A Little Under the Moon with Dophins!
Just wanted to share a quick card today using Stampin' Up!'s Under the Moon Stamp Set! This set is so perfect for a quick stamped card ... that is still gorgeous and full of depth!
🐬 Ink up the moon in Petal Pink. Then use a sponge dauber to "pounce" some ink onto the clouds. Then stamp onto the cardstock!
🐬 Stamp ocean image twice. First time stamp right under the moon. Then turn the stamp upside down and stamp it right under the first ocean stamp.
🐬 I used clear embossing powder on the dolphins to give them a little "jumping out of the ocean" glow. Hee. Can't tell in photos but is a fun subtle touch when you see it in person.
But just a few layers and and one embellishment and you have a fun card to give anyone you need to say thank you to!
Thank you for visiting! I hope you enjoy this card! Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything! Would love to help you get your hands on this cute stamp set from Stampin' Up! or anything else you need!
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Artisan Fun With the Regal Flora Bundle!
Is it time again?! Time again to hop around with some of Stampin' Up's Artisan Design Team?! Why YES! Yes it is! 😀 Today we are sharing projects we made with the Regal Flora Bundle. This bundle is actually part of a gorgeous winter suite ... but we are switching things up a bit! Instead of using the full suite, we are just using the bundle! And NOT using colors in the suite! I LOVE doing this because I think sometimes you can get stuck on a particular "vibe" - depending on how you first saw a certain set of products. Well let us help you see outside the box! Come hop along and see what we made using different colors with the Regal Flora Bundle!
A bit different then what you have maybe seen of the Regal Flora Bundle, huh?! Hee. (If you haven't seen this suite of products yet ... click HERE to see Stampin' Up!'s Sept-Dec 2024 Mini Catalog. Then go to page 34-35 to see it!) And I ♡ LOVE ♡ it! I also love how you can use basically the same supplies and colors and get two totally different "vibes!"
But let me show you each project a bit better!
This first card was really fun to make. There is a piece of Designer Series Paper as the base of the card (from the Bright & Beautiful pack). I love the texture this easily gives. Then the Azure Afternoon panel is stamped & embossed to add some gorgeous texture without extra bulk. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that detailed die that is peeking out of the side of this panel.
The florals and leaves are stamped, die-cut, & layered to create a gorgeous focal point. I blended some ink over the leaves so the flowers with the white outline would pop ... and the leaves would blend and play a more "supporting" role. 😃
The way that greeting pops too ... I just love the boldness of this card! 💖
This next card, I continued on with the same color palette, but in a more subtle way. That white card base makes the colors pop, but yet tones it all down. Which do you prefer?!
I love the interest that the panels create. They are so easy to do also. Just cut out a few panels, stamp, blend, then splatter. Layer together, offsetting for more interest, and add your focal point.
I used that gorgeous detailed die because how could you not?! It is SOOOOO gorgeous! 😍😍😍
And kept it simple with just one of the floral die-cuts and a leaf. I used the same Basic Black with embossed white greeting cause I love how it pops!
What do you think?! Which card is your favorite?! What technique or detail do you want to try?! I would love to see anything you make with this bundle! AND ... I am so excited to share with you what others on the team made!
Daniela: @edelpappe https://www.edelpappe.de/blog/
Her projects are gorgeous!! You better follow along to see! 😀 Over on Instagram is the best place to see them!
Full list of hoppers:
‣Monique: @stampin_met_monique
‣Ashley: @designwithink ☆ This is me! ☆
‣Daniela: @edelpappe
‣Maheswari: @maheswarirajaguru
‣Su: @aromasandart
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Need a Treat?! With Autumn Abundance Paper Pumpkin Kit!
I shared two alternative cards using the Sept 2024 Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, called Autumn Abundance, in THIS POST and THIS POST. Today I am sharing another fun alternative! This time, I took the small card in the kit, added a few score lines, and made a little treat holder!
Here it is with a treat inside:
And what it looks like without a treat inside!
I love that little peekaboo window!
I added a piece of the one of the other cards on the inside & stamped a greeting. Here is what it is opened up ...
Then you just add your treat and you've got the cutest treat card! (And if you didn't want to do a treat ... any small gift would be so much fun added!
I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for visiting! Please let me know if you have any questions and if I can help you get your own Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail each month!
Monday, October 7, 2024
Stripe-y Artful Amaryllis!
Have you checked out the Artful Amaryllis Bundle in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Catalog? It is a fun one and I couldn't wait to play with it! So here we go! Sharing my first card that I made with this bundle!
Look how much fun it is! 💗 And here are a few photos to show the fun way I used the dies ...
2. Squeeze the Coastal Cabana ink pad together before opening it, creating a pool of liquid in the lid, open it, and grab the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush!
3. Add the mask, and splatter - using the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush - by picking up ink with the brush and flicking it in the lid over the watercolor paper.
4. Remove the mask and voila! So gorgeous!
Also feel free to add a little Wink of Stella over the floral image! It really is SO pretty - just wish I could get a good picture of it! Haha.
I hope you enjoy this card! Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything! Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!
Friday, October 4, 2024
Color Challenge for TGIF Challenge #493 Turns Into A Tropical Halloween!
Yay! I love a fun color challenge! When you see this color challenge, I think you could maybe guess why it took me into a Halloween mood. Haha. I was actually going to purposefully not do Halloween because of that. But then I got a fun idea in my head and just went with it. So HAPPY HALLOWEEN for TGIF Challenge #493!
I used the fun paper pack called Halloween Spells for the card front. I love that little patterned touch behind the focal point.
What do you think? Did this color combo spark some ideas for you?! Can't wait to see what you create! with it! Head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to check out what the others on the TGIF Design Team created and to play along with us!
Thank you for visiting! Please let me know if you have any questions! Would love to help you with any papercrafting needs and to help you get any Stampin' Up! products you need!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Petunia Pop Cake Fancy Background!
Then I just stamped some flowers from the stamp set, cut them out, and added them as a little accent.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Autumn Abundance Alternative ... Part 2!!
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