Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ June Color Challenge

It's color challenge time over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! These challenges are usually the toughest for me. I have no idea why. You'd think it would be easier not having to come up with your own color scheme. I think it's difficult because I usually take things so literally. Luckily with this color scheme, it was fairly easy. 

I instantly thought of flowers when I saw this color combination. Since Happy Watercolor has the BEST flower, I decided to go that route. I really love this flower. It is so fun to make it three dimensional. Which is one of my favorite things to do to a card. I like things that stand out!

My take:

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Whisper Whtie

DSP ~ Lullaby

Ink ~ Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Black StazOn, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Happy Watercolor, Something to Say

Tools ~ Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Oval Framelits Collection, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Sponges, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick, All Purpose Liquid Glue, Crystal Effects, Blender Pen

Embellishments ~ Pearls Basic Jewels, Satin Ribbon (not SU)

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ May Color Challenge

Woo Hoo it's Color Challenge time at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! Today's challenge is FABULOUS. I absolutely love this combination. Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit are magnificent together, then you add Crumb Cake to the mix and it's to die for!

I personally feel that this combination is perfect for a masculine card. Something that I don't have a lot of. I went with a generic greeting. One that could be used for several different occasions. I'm still quite addicted to arrows, so naturally they had to be included.

Curious about the Dots? I just drew them with a Midnight Muse marker, then applied a spot of Crystal Effects over the top. 

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit

Stamp Sets ~ Hello Lovely, Gorgeous Grunge, Off the Grid, Peachy Keen

Tools ~ Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue, Glue Dots, Decorative Label punch

Embellishments ~ Summer Starfruit twine (Sale-a-Bration catalog), Crystal Effects

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Color Challenge

It's Color Challenge time! Hop on over to Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration to see what some of the talented Design Team members have created! I really enjoy color challenges, they push me out of my comfort zone. I need that!

This month's colors are Very Vanilla, Gumball Green and Wisteria Wonder. What perfect colors for Spring! I don't have many Wedding themed cards, so I decided to go that route. I thought this color scheme was perfect. 

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Wisteria Wonder, Gumball Green, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Stippled Blossoms, This Day Forward

Tools ~ Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Adhesives, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Simply Scored Stylus

Embellishments ~ Pearls Basic Jewels

Stippled Blossoms

$26.95

This Day Forward

$20.95

Simply Scored

$29.95

Simply Scored Stylus

$4.50

Basic Pearls Jewel Accents

$4.95

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

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Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Color Challenge!

It's color challenge time at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! I love color challenges. They push me out of my comfort zone, and I really NEED that sometimes! 

Today's colors are gorgeous. Perfect for springtime!

Here is what I came up with! I'm a rebel, so I added a few extra colors. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do that though. he he!

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Whisper White, Marina Mist

Ink ~ Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive

Stamp Sets ~ Pleasant Poppies, Delightful Dozen, Happy Watercolor

Tools ~ Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Decorative Label punch, Oval Framelits, White Emboss powder, Heat Tool, Blender Pen, Sponges

Embellishments ~ White ribbon

Pleasant Poppies Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$13.95

Delightful Dozen - Clear-Mount Stamp

$24.95

Happy Watercolor

$21.95

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

Decorative Label Punch

$16.95

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Blender Pens

$9.95

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.75

Heat Tool

$29.95

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2/3 SSINKspiration February Color Challenge

This month's color challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration is fabulous! Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, and Chocolate Chip. It reminds me so much of spring. When the ground is dark brown and the new grass is coming in with small pink flowers starting to bloom. The thought of spring makes me smile. I can't wait for it to get here!

I had a lot of fun creating this card. I am in LOVE with the new Spiral Flower Originals Die. It's FABULOUS! If you don't have one yet, you should get one! I honestly think this is the first time I've used Wild Wasabi. I know that sounds bad. It's just never really struck my fancy, till now. Sometimes I need a gentle SHOVE out of my rut.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi

Stamp Sets ~ Hardwood, Perfect Pennants, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools ~ Spiral Flowers Original Dies, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Large Scallop Edgelits, Boho Blossoms punch, Petite Petals Punch

Embellishments ~ Pearls Basic Jewels

Flyin' High

I recently was asked to join a fun little blog called SSINKspiration. It's a group of very talented Stampin' Up! ladies. I'm excited to see where this takes my creativity and I'm excited to meet all these wonderful gals. My first project for January (I'm not officially a member until January 1st so I'm jumping the gun a little) is a Color Challenge. It was a nice change of pace in the midst of the Christmas rush. 

The colors for this challenge are: Primrose Petals, So Saffron and Bermuda Bay.

Sketch is from Retro Sketches, challenge #94

I'm obsessed with feathers. I think they're fabulous. I created these by drawing them by hand onto Stampin' Up! cardstock, then cutting them out. Then I sponged White StazOn around the edges and cut the fringe with my scissors. Finally I added a little detail with my Stampin' Up! markers to give it a little more dimension. I got my inspiration from Stampin' Up! Fine Feathers. Boy do I love this! Was it time consuming? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes! 

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Bermuda Bay, Primrose Petals, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Primrose Petals, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, White StazOn

Stamp Sets ~ Gorgeous Grunge, Chalk Talk

Embellishments ~ Antique Brads, Crochet Ribbon

The JOY of Christmas

I was really in the Christmas mood this morning. Snow is on the ground. The sun is shining. It's beyond FRIGID outside so the best thing to do was stamp! Of course I should have been doing housework but it will still be there later.

I decided to play with the December Color Challenge from Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration's blog (which I am now a design team member!). I think these colors created a FABULOUS scheme for this card. 

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple

Ink ~ Pistachio Pudding, Raspberry Ripple, Smoky Slate

Stamp Sets ~ Gorgeous Grunge, Beautifully Baroque, Santa's List, A Banner Christmas

Embellishments ~ 1/8" mini brads, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Frosted Finishes, white cotton twine

Monthly Card Swap {April} Challenge

I joined a monthly card swap last month. It is hosted by one of my best gals. She is a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. There are 7 or 8 of us in the group. Each lady gets to choose a design idea for one month. This month's challenge has been created by my friend Erica. She has chosen the following:

Sketch Template:

Color Combination:

The Stampin' Up! colors that I am taking from this are:

Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy, Basic Grey, Sahara Sand

or

Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Basic Grey and Wisteria Wonder

Here is what I came up with. I liked it when I first completed it. I'm  not so much a fan now that I had to turn it in. All I see is room for improvement. LOTS of improvement. Oh well, on to the next!