Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Gift Wrapped for CI 89

 


Welcome to a new challenge at Colour Inkspiration. This new challenge has a hint of Christmas about it but of course, let it take you in any direction that you like. 


If you haven't played with us before, we are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from the South Pacific. Challenges are shown and entered via our Facebook Group page. If you don't belong, and would like to, click here. Don't forget to answer the two easy questions you'll be asked when you ask to join the group.

Each challenge, Top Picks and a winner are chosen by the crew and the winner offered a chance to Guest Design with us for a future challenge.

If you don't have an exact challenge colour, feel free to replace it with whatever you have that's closest. Black, White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and metallics are free colours, as are flesh toned Stampin' Blends.

These colours did get me into the Christmas swing and I've added some touches of gold to the mix as well.

The star act of the card is the Gift Wrapped bundle but Curvy Christmas is definitely a strong supporting act.

I stamped the pine bough from Curvy Christmas in Gray Granite to begin with. I added in some foliage in Just Jade and Shaded Spruce from the Curvy dies. The Just Jade stars are from Gift Wrapped. Together, these elements form a backdrop for the gold and Poppy Parade bow. 

Once the stamping was complete, but before adding the die cuts, I embossed the Whisper White card front with the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder.


I gold embossed two of the large bows from Gift Wrapped onto Shimmery White card. Then I water-coloured them using Poppy Parade ink and the fine tipped Water Painter, punched them out and layered them slightly askew to give the bow more substance.

The sentiment is also gold embossed and popped up on dimensionals, like the top bow. Finally, I added in three Gilded Gems to carry on the gold touches.

We'd love to see what you make of these colours. You can add your project, see the other entries and look at the Design Team inspiration by clicking here.

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the sidebar or clicking on any of products below.

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Remember - Curvy Christmas is only available while stocks last or until the end of December so order it today.

Friday, 6 November 2020

In Good Taste for AYSI 238

Welcome to a new challenge at As You See It. This week, it's Week 2 of the roster so that makes it a Colour Challenge. This colour challenge was my pick and I chose it so long ago that the wonderful Mountain Air bundle wasn't even around - or if it was, it wasn't on my radar. 


Although I think that would be a great set to pick, and was the one I intended to use when I sat down at my desk, things turned out rather differently!

I've used an eclectic mix of sets for this one but still like how it turned out. The Petal Pink feathers, sponged at the tips with Flirty Flamingo, are dies from Nature's Thoughts. The tattered lace and foliage stamped behind are from Tasteful Touches.


I used the Tasteful Textile embossing folder and cut the Basic Gray frame using the Stitched Rectangles dies. The mat is Flirty Flamingo and the card base Basic Black.


The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Greetings and the die is from Tasteful Labels dies.
Finally, I added in three (retired) black rhinestones.

You can visit the As You See It Challenge site to see what the rest of the team have done and to link up your entry. 

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the sidebar or clicking on any of products below. 

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Note: Black Rhinestones are a retired item.

Thursday, 5 November 2020

Forever Fern for Instagram Tip

The Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team not only hop monthly (or more often) to showcase new products but we also take turns to make instagram tips for Stampin' Up!.

Today, I'm sharing the tip with you as I know that some of you don't use Instagram. I'm showing you a way to add depth to a card front without adding layers by applying a partial border with sponges.

Here's the finished project, using the Forever Fern stamp set.



Here's how to do it.

After stamping the card front, take a piece of card cut 1 cm smaller than the base and position it with the desired amount of border showing.



Sponge the area where you want the border to be. Take care to make sure the template doesn’t move as you sponge. I use post-it notes and hold it firmly while sponging. Make sure to blend the colours and let them fade out toward the outer edge. Of course, you can sponge in a complete border if you want.



Once you are happy with the intensity of colour and coverage, remove the template. Then you can complete the card and embellish as you like.



This very simple technique is a quick, easy way to add a twist to your projects. Give it a try - you'll be amazed how easy it is. 

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the sidebar or clicking on any of products below.

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