14 May 2025

Introducing the 2025 - 2027 In Colours feat. Gallery Blooms - Colour INKspiration Challenge #187

 



Hello and welcome!

Today I have a card which I created for Colour INKSpiration Challenge #187 over on Facebook.  Please do head over there and, if you aren't already a member you are most welcome to join the Group, and check out what the amazing Crew have created.   Our inspiration photo for this Challenge was once again chosen by the Team as a whole and our Guest Designer joining us is amazing Sarine Zijderveld who is actually on the Artisan Design Team.  


For this Challenge, we have been asked to use at least one of the new 2025 - 2027 In Colours.   I'm loving these new colours and I can see myself using them a lot.  As a group they work really well together.

My card features the new Gallery Blooms Bundle which I've teamed with the Tags To Go dies and Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder.   The images were stamped in Secret Sea ink then heat embossed in Clear as I wanted to water colour them.  The clear embossing powder seals the ink underneath - without doing this, the Secret Sea ink will reactivate with the water colouring.   


I coloured two images and trimmed the leaves off one end of the first one - save these and we will use them later. Flower centres are done with Darling Duckling, flowers themselves with Strawberry Slush and the leaves the Cloud Cover.  I used the Stampin' Write Markers to apply colour to a block (you can use any non-porous surface) and applied the colour with a Blender Pen.

The Bundle does come with dies to cut this image but I just fussy cut them.

For the card front, I trimmed a piece of Basic White card stock to have a 1/8" border on all four sides and diagonally cut this.  Honestly I didn't measure but it's approx 2" from the top left corner to about 2 1/2" from the bottom right corner but remember your angle will be a little different if you use Letter Size cards.

The bottom section was run through the embossing machine to create a vertical pattern. The top section may need to be trimmed as the embossing will 'shrink' the bottom piece. Both the top and bottom pieces were glued onto a piece of recycled greybeard that comes in the packs of specialty papers only because I wanted subtle dimension.  You can use regular Dimensionals or the Foam Adhesive if that's your style.

This was glued onto the card front with the coloured images attached with Dimensionals along the cut line.  The leaves which were trimmed can be glued underneath for extra dimension.  

A small tag was die cut from the Tags To Go Dies with three hearts also from the same set and glued directly to the card front with a double bow in Linen Thread.  To finish off, Iridescent Pearls were added and a touch of Wink Of Stella brushed over each flower.

For the inside, I coloured another flower and fussy cut and glued this in the bottom left corner.






Go grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy the full video tutorial here: 


SUPPLIES:

  • Bundle:  Gallery Blooms
  • Dies:  Tags To Go
  • Cardstock:  Basic White Thick,, Basic White
  • Inks:  Secret Sea, 2025 - 2027 Stampin' Write Markers
  • Sparkle:  Wink Of Stella
  • Embellishments/Trim:  Linen Thread, Iridescent Pearls
  • Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Blending Pens, Acrylic Blocks
  • Adhesive:  Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals
  • Other:  Grey Board (recycled from the packs of Specialty Papers)
All products may be purchased from my Online Store

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 one or more of your favourite 2025 - 2026. 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 April 2025

Fun Technique with Card Stock Scraps - 2023 - 25 In Colour Farewell - Colour INKspiration Challenge 186


 

Welcome to another Colour INKspiraiton Challenge!  I really do appreciate you popping in knowing that time is precious to everyone.

Colour INKspiration Challenge #186 is a tribute to the retiring 2023-25 In Colours which have been with us for almost two years.  These weren't to everyone's liking however, I really enjoyed having these colours but now it is time to say good-bye.  Don't be too sad as we are about to get five new exciting colours.  The Guest Designer for this Challenge is the amazingly talented Yvon Doensen and I can't wait to see what everyone has created. 

Picture Credit: https://www.stampinup.com.au/products/2023-2025-in-color-jute-trim

My little project is a great one for using up those scraps.  I trimmed one 1/2" strip and two 1/4" strips in each colours. These were laid out then trimmed into different lengths of 2 1/4", 2 1/2" and 2 3/4" and glued into place starting from the top.  I'll be honest and say that there was a little spare space at the bottom once I had glued them all down but I just trimmed that off.

The sentiment was stamped in Pebbled Path and fussy cut and attached to the card front with Dimensionals.

The small embellishments were created by die-cutting two of the small floral/star emblems in each of the five colours and scattering these down the strips.  A little Wink of Stella was added to each one for a little sparkle.  You could use other co-ordinating embellishments as an alternative.




SUPPLIES:

  • Stamp Set:  Saying Hey
  • Dies:  Lovely & Sweet
  • Cardstock:  Basic White Thick, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
  • Ink:  Pebbled Path
  • Sparkle:  Wink of Stella
  • Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Adhesive:  Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals

Go grab a cuppa and enjoy 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 showcase at least one of the 2023 - 25 In Colours. As usual, we will 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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09 April 2025

Textured Floral Aperture Card - Colour INKspiration Challenge 185





Hello and welcome!  I know time is very important so I want you to know I appreciate you stopping by.

Colour INKspiration Challenge 185 has opened up over on Facebook and we have a mixed colour palette to work with this time.   Our inspiration photo was chosen by fellow Crew Member, Vicki Boucher and our Guest Designer is the fabulous Gail Ellis.  I can't wait to go see what everyone has created.


My project features the Textured Floral Bundle which is now part of the Last Chance Promotion currently on offer.  I will really miss this Bundle as I have used it a lot during its time in the Annual Catalogue.  I've teamed it up with the Everyday Arches Dies which I'm also having lots of fun with at the moment.  

In the background, behind the arch aperture, I've created a textured backdrop using the soon-to-be-released Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder.  I can also see this being very popular as it gives a lovely, soft and subtle finish.

To finish off the card, I created a bow using the Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon which was part of the recent Sale-A-Bration offer along with Linen Thread.  I added a few Iridescent Pearls for a little bling.

To complete the inside, I added a small strip of the embossed card stock which was left over from trimming off to fit the front.

All products used to create this card are available in my Online Store


Sneak peak of the new Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder
Images (c) Stampin' Up! 

If you have a few mintutes to spare, go grab a cuppa and watch a 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 – Highland Heather instead of Fresh Freesia 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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Introducing the 2025 - 2027 In Colours feat. Gallery Blooms - Colour INKspiration Challenge #187

  Hello and welcome! Today I have a card which I created for Colour INKSpiration Challenge #187 over on Facebook.  Please do head over there...