13 August 2025

Water Colouring with Embossing Folders - Colour INKspiration Challenge #193

 


Hello and welcome!

Today I have a card to show you which was created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #193.  The inspiration photo for this Challenge was chosen by fellow Crew Member, Vicki Boucher and our Guest Designer is the amazing Michelle Pepper.  This challenge can be found over on Facebook by clicking this LINK

We have the very soft and pretty colour palette to create with and I did a little water colour background using an embossing folder.  The card also features the Perennial Postage Dies which I teamed with Charming Days Dies for the foliage.  The sentiment comes from More Messages Bundle which I stamped in Cloud Cover to stay with the soft and delicate feel - although any of the three colours would have worked.

To create the background, I smooshed Highland Heather and Balmy Blue ink directly onto the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder in opposite diagonal corners and again using the Cloud Cover Ink Spot on the other areas.   You could also use Stampin' Write Markers if you have them to apply the colour.

Gently spritz with water and allow the colours to mix where they meet each other.  Place a piece of Basic White card stock directly on the inked embossing folder and place a piece of paper towel over and gently press to transfer the colour. You could use any embossing folder and any colour combination - experiment and have some fun, I'm sure you'll create some awesome backgrounds.



To finish off the card, I trimmed down one of the strips that was earlier cut off to adhere to the inside.  This will create some connection to the design on the front.  You can add a few embellishments if that's what you'd like - I wanted to create a clean and simple design.



Can I suggest you go grab a cuppa or a beverage of choice and go watch the full video tutorial HERE for more details and tips.



Feel INKspired to join the challenge? I would love for you to join us! It's such a great way to have fun with colours you might not normally create with. 

If you'd like to join in with our Challenges, click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your Favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We'd love to see what you create with these gorgeous colours! You don't have to have a Blog to participate but if you do, you can link back to your post along with any social media platforms you may have.

Just a reminder to use ALL the Challenge colours unless stated. If you don’t have the colours in our palette, feel free to use the closest Stampin’ Up! substitute – Smoky Slate instead of Cloud Cover for example. We also allow Ivory, Bronze and Natural Tones in the Stampin' Blends and Neutrals such as Basic White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic Beige and Metallics.

Thank you so much taking the time to drop in. I hope I have inspired you and if you like what I have shown or if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.   

Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great day!  


Monica xx

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If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the products I have used today, click the thumbnail links in the Product List below or click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of this page.  Both ways will take you directly to my Stampin' Up! Store, where you are only minutes away from getting your supplies delivered straight to your door.

Or maybe you have a wish list as long as your arm?  If so, the best deal in the Catalogue is to join my team and become a Demonstrator.

You can put together a Starter Kit with your choice of products to the value of $235.00 for only $169.00 with a 20% discount every time you place an order!  No conditions attached! And who knows where you're Stampin' Up! journey will take you. 

Happy to chat if you have any questions about becoming a Demonstrator.

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23 July 2025

Let's Have Some Fun With Colour! - Colour INKspiration Challenge #192

 





Hello and welcome!

Today, I have a project for you which was created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #192.  The inspiration photo for this Challenge was picked by fellow Crew Member, Brenton Golley and our Guest Designer is the amazing, Jenny Engelke.  This challenge will run for almost three weeks, so you have plenty of time to get those creative juices flowing.  Don't be put off by having five colours - sometimes that can be a good thing.



The colours are quite fun, ideal for something a little contemporary don't you think?  My card features quite a few stamp sets as I wanted lots of texture.  By stamping on Bubble Bath card stock, it also changed the appearance of the colours just a little and I was OK with that.



I started with a piece of card stock which was slightly larger that I needed and blended a little of the five colours onto the surface.  The Bubble Bath didn't really show that well which isn't surprising.  the next step was to stamp some of the splatter images from Elements of Text Stamp Set in Blue Terry bushel, Azure Afternoon, Gorgeous Grape and Timid Tiger then using the smallest distressed text image from the same stamp set, I stamped using Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon and Gorgeous Grape leaving out Timid Tiger and Bubble Bath.

Using Timid Tiger ink, I stamped the damask image from Beautiful Motifs along the right hand edge.  And to grunge it all up, I spritzed some water into the palm of my hand and splattered water over the stamping.  

The flowers and sentiment were stamped in Blueberry Bushel. I coloured the flowers with a Blender Pens and ink.  The sentiment was die-cut using the smallest long rectangle from Textured Notes Dies.

I trimmed the altered card stock down to layer onto a piece of Blueberry Bushel card stock which was adhered to the front of the card.  A few pink Loose Frosted Dots were added for a little bit of subtle sparkle.

The piece trimmed off was cut down a little further and glued to the inside of the card to finish it off.


Grab a cuppa or a your choice of beverage and watch the full video tutorial HERE:



Feel INKspired to join the challenge? I would love for you to join us! It's a great way to have fun with different colours! 

If you'd like to join in with our Challenges, click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your Favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We'd love to see what you create with these gorgeous colours! You don't have to have a Blog to participate but if you do, you can link back to your post along with any social media platforms you may have.

Just a reminder to use ALL the Challenge colours unless stated. If you don’t have the colours in our palette, feel free to use the closest Stampin’ Up! substitute – ? instead of ? for example. We also allow Ivory, Bronze and Natural Tones in the Stampin' Blends and Neutrals such as Basic White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic Beige and Metallics.

Thank you so much taking the time to drop in. I hope I have inspired you and if you like what I have shown or if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.   

Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great day!  

Monica xx

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If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the products I have used today, click the thumbnail links in the Product List below or click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of this page.  Both ways will take you directly to my Stampin' Up! Store, where you are only minutes away from getting your supplies delivered straight to your door.

Or maybe you have a wish list as long as your arm?  If so, the best deal in the Catalogue is to join my team and become a Demonstrator.

You can put together a Starter Kit with your choice of products to the value of $235.00 for only $169.00 with a 20% discount every time you place an order!  No conditions attached! And who knows where you're Stampin' Up! journey will take you. 

Happy to chat if you have any questions about becoming a Demonstrator.

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Water Colouring with Embossing Folders - Colour INKspiration Challenge #193

  Hello and welcome! Today I have a card to show you which was created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #193.  The inspiration photo for th...