26 March 2025

Country Flowers Fun Fold - Colour INKspiration Challenge #184



Hello and welcome!

And thanks for popping in.

Today I have a little fun-fold card which has been created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #184.  For this Challenge, our inspiration photo was chosen by fellow Crew Member, Alisa Tilsner and our Guest Designer is the amazing Sandra Hebel.  This Challenge will run for almost two weeks and will close at 7pm pm Monday 7 April 2025.  If you're inspired by my project, I would love for you to join us - there are more details further below.

Picture Credit: https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/

I'll be honest with you all and say these colours were very much a challenge as I don't usually create with five bright and colourful palette as this one. I needed to play around a little bit before I was happy and once again went with a card with lots of white space and a pop of colour.  

My card features the Country Flowers Bundle which I've paired with the Everyday Arches Dies along with the soon-to-be-released (May 2025) Damask Designs Embossing Folder.  I just love the lower profile of this embossing folder, it allows or a much more subtle backdrop.

For something a little bit special, I wanted to create a z-fold card.  Stampin' Blends and the Garden Green Watercolour Pencil were used to colour the image.  



Please feel free to watch the full video tutorial here.

SUPPLIES:

  • Bundle:  Country Flowers
  • Dies:  Everyday Arches
  • Embossing Folder:  Damask Designs (available May 2025) 
  • Ink:  Basic Gray
  • Stampin Blends:  Daffodil Delight Combo, Poppy Parade Combo, Azure Afternoon Combo, Mossy Meadow Combo, Smoky Slate Combo (light) Colour Lifter 
  • Watercolour Pencils Assortment 2 - Garden Green 
  • Blender Pen
  • Cardstock:  Basic White Thick (card base), Basic White (everything else)
  • Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Bone Folder
  • Adhesives:  Tombow Liquid Glue, Dimensionals
All products used to create this card can be purchased in my Online Store



Damask Designs. Embossing Folder
Available May 2025


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 – Blueberry Bushel instead of Azure Afternoon 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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12 March 2025

Clean and Simple Cheerful Daisies - Colour INKspiration Challenge #183




Welcome friends and thanks for popping in!

Colour INKspiration Challenge #183 has just kicked off and we have these beautiful complementary colours of yellow and blues.  Our inspiration photo was chosen by fellow Crew Member Jan Clothier and our Guest Designer for this Challenge is the amazing ? 

This Challenge will run until 7pm (AEDT) 24 March so head on over to our Facebook Group HERE and be inspired by all the fabulous projects by the Crew. 

 
Picture Credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/butterfly-blue-butterfly-7947062

My project features the Cheerful Daisies Dies which I teamed with the Perennial Postage Bundle. Two levels of daisy pieces were die-cut, the larger piece was trimmed to achieve the look I was after prior to gluing the top layer on.                  

A piece of Basic White card stock was trimmed to fit inside the postage stamp die-cut and then ink was gently blended in three corners leaving the fourth free of colour. This piece was glued onto the postage stamp.

Before adhering this onto the card front, the sentiment was stamped using Basic Gray ink. The smaller daisy was adhered directly to the 'postage stamp', the larger daisy was attached with a Dimensional and the leaves were also combination of glue at the base of the stem with Mini Dimensionals under each leaf.

To finish the inside, I used the residual ink on each of the brushes to add a little colour to the bottom right corner and glued a second, smaller daisy in the same spot and trimmed any over-hang.

I kept the front of the card simple and didn't add any embellishments but feel free to add some if that's to your taste.



All supplies can be purchased through my online store HERE or by clicking on the thumbnail links in the Product List featured under this post.

SUPPLIES:  

  • Bundle:  Perennial Postage
  • Dies:  Cheerful Daisies
  • Cardstock:  Basic White Thick
  • Ink:  Crushed Curry, Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue, Basic Gray
  • Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Blending Brushes, Glass Mat
  • Adhessives:  Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals
Go grab a cuppa and join me for a full video tutorial HERE on my You Tube Channel.



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 –  Daffodil Delight instead of Crushed Curry 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

.

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.

.

Product List

Cheerful Daisies Dies
[161296]
Perennial Postage Bundle (English)
[162608]
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
[159230]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
Blending Brushes
[153611]
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]







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26 February 2025

Dino Wishes - Colour INKspiration Challenge #182



Hello and welcome!  And thanks for stopping by!

There's a new challenge just kicked off over on Colour INKspiration Challenge and today I'm sharing my project.  The inspiration photo for Challenge #182 has been chosen by  fellow Crew Member, Cathy Pinchbeck and our Guest Designer is the super talented Sandra Strobel.   I can't wait to go and see what everyone has created and if you are inspired by the colours and my project, please do join us over in the Colour INKspiration Challenges Facebook Group with your own project.  There are more details below on how you go about it.


Picture Credit: https://homewallartdecor.com/2023/07/29/modern-french-country-decorating-ideas

Having these five lovely colours certainly gave me lots of options and for something different I've  chosen to feature the Darling Dinos Bundle which is part of the January - April 2025 Mini Catalogue. 


To begin,  I wanted to create my own custom strip of colour as part of the background. I created my own 'smoothing tool' by placing a scrunched up piece of paper towel into a small, clear plastic bag and tying off the top.  This was used to create lines of each of the Challenge colours on a half-sheet of Basic White card stock.  A piece with all five colours was trimmed and glued to the lower section of a piece of Basic White card stock dry embossed using the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder.  A sentiment was stamped onto a narrower strip of Basic White card stock using Gray Granite ink and glued onto the smooshed piece.

A circle was die-cut from the Around It All Dies and Pretty In Pink ink gently applied with a Blending Brush to create a soft background.  This was glued to the front of the card.   I stamped the dinosaur image onto Basic White card stock using Gray Granite ink and coloured using Stampin' Blends. I die-cut the image and attached it to the card front using Mini Dimensionals.  The same was done with the party hat image, then fussy cut and also attached with Mini Dimensionals.

To finish of the front, I added a few embellishments using the Blooming Pearls.

To complete my card, I added a smaller strip trimmed from the smooshed card stock to the middle of the card.




SUPPLIES:

  • Bundle:  Darling Dinos
  • Dies:  Around It All
  • Embossing Folder:  Soft Waves
  • Cardstock:  Basic White Thick (card base), Basic White 
  • Inks:  Pretty Peacock, Boho Blue, Pretty In Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie
  • Stampin' Blends:  Pretty Peacock Combo, Boho Blue Combo, Pretty In Pink Combo, Pumpkin Pie Combo, Peach Pie Combo
  • Embellishments: Blooming Pearls
  • Tools:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Specialty Plate, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes
  • Adhesives:  Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Mini Dimensionals
  • Other :  Smooshing Tool (scrunched paper towel tied inside a small plastic bag)
Please go grab a cuppa or a beverage of your choice and head on over to my You Tube channel for a full video tutorial.



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 – Petal Pink or Bubble Bath instead of Peach Pie 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

 .

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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Country Flowers Fun Fold - Colour INKspiration Challenge #184

Hello and welcome! And thanks for popping in. Today I have a little fun-fold card which has been created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #...