INKspired Challenge 156 - Colourful Congratulations

  Hello Stampers! 

 Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists sketch challenge
 created by Teneale Williams.

This Blog Challenge was really fun and it allowed me to use some new products such as the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (DSP), the Charming Sentiments stamp set and it's coordinating Sentiment Silhouettes Dies along with the Glossy Dots Assortment embellishments.

Here is what I came up with...

The Celebrate Everything DSP Made this challenge quite easy. I accentuated the colours of Pool Party, Polished Pink and Granny Apple Green with the embellishments and Blend Pens.

I just couldn't help using the Blend Pens to create the fun splatter! The Glossy Dots in Pool Party were perfect, along with the sentiment easily cut out with the Sentiment Silhouettes Dies.

I wanted the card to pop even more so each layer is set up with dimensionals, even the sentiment.

As you may notice, I used the Playful Alphabet Dies to create the word CONGRATS in the Basic White layer to show off the DSP and make the sentiment a bit louder!

The DSP created the perfect bottom border of the inside of the card with just a little extra message at the bottom right hand side above the strip of DSP. The strip actually looks like separate pieces of colour diagonals with the white blending into the Basic White card stock. Oh, and of course it was too hard to resist adding one more Pool Party Glossy Dot!

As one does, I had to include some more splatter to the inside for that subtle bit of additional colour!

I hope you enjoyed my contribution the INKspired Artists Blog Hop. Using the Stampin' Up! products with their colour coordination throughout the range of products makes creating cards that Wows! the person who receives them.

Thanks for having a look at my blog and the group's contributions. Please leave a message and let me know if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Allison McLeod's blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

INKspired Sketch Challenge - 154

 Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists sketch challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I just love the Texture Chic Designer Series Paper (DSP)! The colors blended with the gold accents are so appealing. It is so easy to use for any occasion!

I basically followed the sketch, just a few more sections added to show off the different paper 

in the pack. I love the earthy tones of the paper. The card is a basic 4 1/8" by 5 7/8" size.

I pulled out the gold accents in the paper by using the Chic dies with the distressed gold DSP, and made a floppy bow with linen thread and Simply Elegant Gold Trim.

The background piece of Whisper White card stock has been embossed with the Pretty Flowers embossing folder and set up with dimensionals.

The sentiment is used from the Season of Chic stamp set and heat embossed used gold 

embossing powder.

To top it all off, I added a few Elegant Faceted Gems!

Lastly, a lovely inside using the Season of Chic stamp set, and a strip of the DSP.

Thanks for having a look at my blog and the group's contributions. Please leave a message and let me know if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Katrina Healy's blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

 

INKspired Challenge 153 - Christmas in July

Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists Challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I get so excited for Christmas! So this blog is special as it is leading up to that special time of the year. 

I have decided to use the Hostess Special stamp set called 'Carolling Mice'. When I saw these little mice, I couldn't wait to put them to ink and get started.

I used some vintage colours, or what I believe are vintage colours. The designer series paper used is from the Pretty Prints collection, and I chose the Blackberry Bliss / Rich Razzle Berry combination. Also for the more vintage look, I chose to include some Distressed Gold specialty paper and trim it all in Black.

The little Carolling Mice were fun to colour in with the Stampin' Blends Combos: Just Jade, Soft Succulent, Rich Razzle Berry, Daffodil Yellow, Smokey Slate and Grey Granite. I also tarnished a bit with the ink lifter pen.

A strip of Distressed Gold trimmed in black cardstock, and black 

and gold twine for a bow.

I actually love the light post! It gives that Ole' English feel!

A close up of the bow, and the sentiment stamped in Gold embossing powder on black cardstock. I decided to separate each word and set them up on Stampin' Dimensionals for that added dimension.

The inside needs to be special, so I used the single mouse stamp and the light post. Also coloured in with the Stampin' Blend pens.

I hope this card puts a little spark of festive into your day!

Thanks for having a look at my blog and the group's contributions. Please leave a message if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Allison McLeod blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

 

INKspired Challenge 151 - Reflected in Nature

 

Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists Challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I will have to say I took quite a bit of creative license with this blog sketch challenge. I changed the orientation, and used a square instead of circle to begin with. I really wanted to use the Reflected in Nature stamp set for a wintery Christmas scene.

This stamp set just yelled out to me and took me back to younger years spent in a cabin in Lake Tahoe.

The colour scheme for this card is Black, grey, silver, white and pool party for the water reflection. The background designer paper is from the Peaceful Place Specialty paper. The grey background with white and silver snowflakes helps set the stage.

The 'Merry Christmas' sentiment is from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set.

Creating the reflection in the water is simple as it is part of the stamp image. It's adding a bit of watercolour wash, I used pool party, and some glitter with the Wink of Stella pen and a few embellishments.

I also used matting behind the stamped image and popped up some white trees from the Cabin Dies from this year's Mini-Catalogue (July-Dec 2021). The ribbon is the pool party sheer ribbon out of the Annual Catalogue.

The white trees were popped up with mini dimensionals. Also the snow lines are accentuated with Wink of Stella as well. I used a few layers of the Wink of Stella

The A-frame cabin is a replica of the cabin my friends and family stayed at while visiting lake Tahoe during the winter. Many memories made there!

I really hope you enjoyed my card! 

Thanks for having a look at my blog contribution, and leave a message on how I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Barbara Williams' blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

INKspired Challenge 150 - Festive and Bright

 Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists Challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I am hoping you love the stamp set and dies used for this card as much as I do!!! I know this challenge is 'Let's Celebrate' and that could mean many things to people. I am totally in the Christmas mode and that is what my card is celebrating. I used quite a few stamps and products, also non-traditional Christmas colour combinations. Many wonderful demonstrators have used the Bright Baubles stamp set and dies, and there are great cards out there!

I coupled the Bright Baubles Bundle and the Festive and Bright Bundle and a few other products to create my card for this Blog Challenge. 

The colour combination featured in this card is White, Mint Macaroon, Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral. The background is a piece of designer paper from the Whimsy and Wonder collection.

I was inspired by fellow demonstrator Patty Bennett's card and then put my own twist into play.  I especially enjoyed Patty's discovery of how the Garden Gems embellishments fit perfect with the bauble design.

I used the second largest die from the Scalloped Contours Dies in Mint Macaroon and embossed it with the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder. This was then popped up with dimensionals.

The front sentiment is from the Bright Baubles stamp set. I wanted to continue the sentiment with wording on the card inside, so I added the three dots with a Stampin' Marker in Black.

This picture can give you an up close look at how the gems can be used and how they coordinate with the colours and bauble design.

Oh and you may have noticed the shimmer of the Bauble? I used a few layers of  the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to give the sheen and sparkle. 

                

Here is the inside of the card, and as I was saying above the inside is a continuation of the 'Wish You A...' from the front. The Festive and Bright sentiment (stamped in Mint Macaroon ink) is from the Festive and Bright stamp set and the 'Christmas' wording is from the Bright Baubles stamp set (stamped in Calypso Coral ink).

The border is stamped from the Festive and Bright stamp set, coloured in with Stampin' Blends, then cut out with the Festive Finishes Dies.

Add a bit of splatter using Stampin' Blends or Markers, I love splatter!!! Also do not forget to add some shimmer to the garland bulbs with your Wink of Stella!!!

I really hope you enjoyed my card! 

Thanks for having a look at my blog contribution, and leave a message on how I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Katrina Healy blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

INKspired Challenge 148 - Penguin Place

 Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists Challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I had a great time with this Challenge, loved the freedom to create something out of the 'Christmas' norm. I used the Penguin Place stamp set and the coordinating punch to create this cute and sparkly card. It is a big hit for my next card class!

I am loving the Penguin Paper, stamp set and punch! I have used the Black Glitter Paper, Gingerbread and Peppermint paper together!

I would never have thought to add Reindeer Antlers to Penguins, but so cute!!!

They were made with the Deer Builder Punch in the July - December 2021 Catalogue.

The sentiment is from the Greatest Part of Christmas stamp set. I have embossed in white on black card stock.

The Gingerbread Designer Pater is so versatile and adds a bit of country charm to the card. 

My Mom and Daughter love Black, Red and White for Christmas, so they were my colour inspiration.

Get yourself this stamp set and punch, and create some cuteness for you and your family and friends this Christmas!

Thanks for having a look at my blog contribution, and leave a message if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations for yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Katrina Healy blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!

INKspired Challenge 146 - All Squared Away

 Hello Stampers!  Welcome and thank you for joining another INKspired Artists sketch challenge created by Teneale Williams.

I had a bit of extra fun with this sketch challenge, and I mixed it up just a little bit. I created the background and feature by using the All Squared Away stamp set and the Floral Squares Dies.

These are my spring time cards as we are entering 'Spring time' here in Australia. I used two of my favourite colours, Magenta Madness and Gorgeous Grape ink and Card Stock. 

I used each of the four background stamps to create a collage for my feature and added the four floral die cuts.

A you can see I have separated the sentiment from the rest and used the white twine in-between.

The top card front feature (collage) is set on a piece of contrasting card stock colour, and put in place with dimensionals.

The sentiment is from a retired stamp set (Today's Tiles). The sentiment is stamped in Versamark and I then used white embossing powder with the Stampin' Up! heat tool. 

The sentiment is also set up with dimensionals and is embellished with one of the flowers from the Loose Flower Flourishes.

The inside is simple using some splatter and thin strips of the coordinating coloured card stock.

Thanks for having a look at my blog contribution, and leave a message if I can help you make this card or assist in getting you started in creating lovely creations for yourself!

Now it's time to hop forward to Katrina Healy blog.  I can't wait myself!

Cheers and Happy Stamping!