Inspire Create Challenge #180 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #180 we are using a colour challenge for all our projects!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

Whilst the greys are sombre colours that lend themselves to sympathy cards, they can still make something beautiful.

I’ve worked with four shades today, this sample uses the warmer Gray Granite and Pebbled Path. You can see the difference in the look with cool shades Basic Grey and Smoky Slate below.

I chose to work with the Layers of Beauty decorative masks.

The large image was die cut and added to complementary card bases and layered panels. The bright white was knocked back with the residual ink on my blending brush.

The sentiment was cut with a die or punch with a touch of ribbon behind and finished with some grey pearls.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #177 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #177 we are using a floral theme for all our projects!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I am using the Snowy Wonder bundle to make my card.

The Blackberry Bliss panel was cut to 4¾ x 3 and then cut at angle. Small trees and snowflakes were added in matching ink for a tone on tone effect.

The sentiment was added in the bottom corner.

A selection of cardstock scraps, (all subtles in this case), were stamped and die cut and adhered to a Basic White circle. I used a spare die cut but you could use a punch or a different shape altogether.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

Finally, some grey pearls were added to the front, and some trees were stamped on the inside.

Here’s an alternative combo using Night of Navy and the 2024 in colours.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #175 – Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #175 we are using a sketch to inspire our projects!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

As usual, I prefer a portrait layout, so I have rotated the sketch for my design.

I added Pretty Peacock ink to the background panel with a blending brush.

The Distressed Tile embossing folder was then used for a letterpress technique with Wild Wheat ink.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

I find that the results are best with two passes through the die cut machine.

I used my paper trimmer to slice the panel into sections.

A Heartfelt Hexagon was added at the intersection. Sketched Butterflies dies were substituted for gems or pearls!

Try other colour combinations… This one is more muted, with Copper Clay and Basic Beige.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #173 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #173 we are using a colour challenge!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I am working with Layers of Beauty masks to create my card today

I chose Blueberry Bushel, Garden Green and Crushed Curry, (Regals), to create this card.

The image was die cut using the Deckled Rectangles and embossed with the Painted Texture folder.

For a different look, I twisted the ribbon before wrapping around the front.

For this version I used Balmy Blue, Soft Sea Foam and Lemon Lolly, (subtles).

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #169 – Theme Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

Challenge #169 is a Theme Challenge!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I am working with the Painted Lavender stamp set and dies to make this gorgeous bouquet!

Lots of die cutting to make this card… I’ve picked three colours, light and dark plus another in a different tone – Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon and Highland Heather.

You can see how I made it in my You Tube video tutorial…

The embossed background adds some extra decadence, framed with Garden Green cardstock to match the flower stems.

I had to add some heat embossing too. The sentiment is from the Layers of Beauty stamp set.

Here’s an alternative using Bubble Bath, Pretty in Pink and Petal Pink, with gold accents!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #166 – Something New!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #166 everyone is using the theme of “Something New”!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used a selection of new products that will be available to purchase in May!

I’m picked out two new die bundles, Flowers of Beauty and Unbounded Love, to use with a fantastic new 3D embossing folder and new colours too!

You can see how I made it in my You Tube video tutorial…

The embossing folder is huge so it can be used for larger cards, or creating multiple panels in one go.

Using a Basic Beige card base gives the white die cuts more impact.

I love the Unbounded Love dies, these can used as a stand alone set with any of your existing stamp sets.

Here’s an alternative design using a Basic White card base and Basic Beige die cuts!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #165 – Sketch Challenge with Irresistible Blooms!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #165 everyone is working from a sketch to create their projects.

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used a selection of products that are available as online exclusives.

You can see how I made it in my You Tube video tutorial…

The colours are some of my favourites in the Stampin’ Up! range;

  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Fresh Freesia
  • Berry Burst
  • Soft Sea Foam
  • Lemon Lolly

This sample uses the retiring In Colours!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #164 – Anything but a Card!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge Design Team!

For Challenge #164 everyone is making anything but a card!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

Boy, was this a challenge for me…. 3D projects really take some brain power, but, a couple of prototypes later, I made this little box!

You can see how I made it in my You Tube video tutorial, including the measurements I used.

I used Very Vanilla cardstock for a change too, as it matched the little bottles I put inside.

The box sleeve was stamped using Boho Blue and Starry Sky ink and the Painted Lavender stamp set. The sentiment is from Perennial Postage.

I secured the box with coordinating Boho Blue ribbon.

Here’s another version using Pretty Peacock ink and ribbon!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #163 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

Challenge #163 is a colour challenge!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’ve used Enduring Beauty Bundle to create my card project today. I am really enjoying using the Mask, Stamp and Die together to make gorgeous cards – and it’s so easy!

You can see how I made this card in my You Tube video tutorial….

I love this colour combo, and it was perfect for this card. The Fresh Freesia ink was layered to create depth on the flowers.

For this version, I didn’t die cut the image but just created a flat panel with clean edges for a different look.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #161 – All About Love!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

Challenge #161 is all about love!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’ve used the beautiful Bubble Bath cardstock and ink to create my card today.

You can see how I made this card in my You Tube video tutorial….

The Modern Oval punch provided a guide to position flowers from the Petal Park stamp set.

A simple sentiment banner was stamped with Berry Burst ink and adhered across the flowers with dimensionals.

A few iridescent pearls finished off the card.

The original card used Fresh Freesia and Blackberry Bliss, with flowers arranged in a circle.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #159 – New Catalogue!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #159 we are all showcasing new mini catalogue or Sale-a-bration products!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’ve chosen this beautiful new bundle, Thoughtful Expressions, to make my card project today.

The images are perfect to colour with your chosen medium, I’ve used Stampin’ Blends!

It turns out, humming birds come in an array of different colours, so you can really have fun with this image.

This combo uses Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party.

Some ink blending in the background lifts the delicate shape of the coordinating dies.

You can see this card in my You Tube video…

I swapped the colours a little for this sample…. Which do you like best?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #158 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #158 we are casing fellow design team member Tammy!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’ve taken different route to create the framed edge, using stamps rather than Designer Series Paper.

This was heat embossed with clear powder. A touch of ink blending lifts this from the background.

The colour combo I’ve used is Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Moody Mauve.

You can see this card in my You Tube video…

I swapped the colours to something brighter, Shaded Spruce,Lemon Lime Twist and Sweet Sorbet.

Which do you like best?

And here’s something completely different!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire Create Challenge #156 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #156 we have a fun colour challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’m using the new Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and punch to make my project today.

Lemon Lolly cardstock and stamping accented the deeper colours.

The Nested Essentials banners lift the sentiment from the inked background.

You can see this card in my You Tube video…

I swapped the colours around to make this version. Which do you like best?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #154 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #154 we are Casing the Designer!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

The inspiration card is a fancy fold…. Something I don’t do a lot of, but that’s the challenge, right?

I’m using two stamp sets to create a background and decorate the card panels.

The colour combo is Starry Sky, Blueberry Bushel and Tahitian Tide, with Granny Apple Green.

You can see this card in my You Tube video…

This version uses Moody Mauve, Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #152 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #152 we have a Colour Challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’m using this card to showcase some new products too. More Wishes offers the great versatility if Biggest Wish but with a Christmas vibe. The Cheery Patterns embossing folders add texture that can be used for all occasions.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The colour combo blended beautifully to bring in some orange and green hues.

The sentiment panel was accented with iridescent ribbon and pearls.

The birthday example used a softer ink blend and uses the other embossing folder in the set. I added the new sheer ribbon to this one

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #150 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #150 we are Casing the Designer!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’m using the one sheet wonder technique with the Cheerful Daisies stamp set for my card.

The colour combo here is Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape, with Granny Apple Green and Pumpkin Pie…

You can see that card in my You Tube video…

This version uses the 2022 In Colours

The technique will make four cards to add to your stash!

Do you have a favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #145 – Theme Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #145 we have a Theme Challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I had to rummage in my stash to find something to fit this brief and found the Celebrate with Tags stamp set with these adorable balloons…

This one is for the girls, with purples and pinks so here is a version for the boys…

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Inking through the die leaves a white border. I finished off the cards with Iridescent Pearls.

Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #143 – Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

Challenge #143 is a Sketch – a layout suggestion to create the card.

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used the Light the Way stamp set for my project, this set carried over from the mini catalogue.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The Stylish Shapes dies were used to make the feature panel adding ink to the squares to tie in with the background.

I used the stamps to build up the background, mixing various shades and first and second generation ink.

This card used Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #139 – Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

Challenge #139 is a Sketch – a layout suggestion to create the card. This isn’t in keeping with my usual style but I’m giving it a try!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used the fabulous In Colours for my project today.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I have tried to stick to the sketch as closely as possible so I used the Heart Punch Pack to cut layers of vellum and cardstock.

The strips for the background are embossed / debossed and added to the Basic White panel at an angle.

For the original card the strips were tone on tone stamped and the sentiment was heat embossed.

What is your favourite In Colour?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #138 – CASE the Designer Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my blog and another Inspire.Create.Challenge!

Challenge #138 is a CASE the Designer challenge!

You can see the other design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below… We’d love to see your makes!

I have used the Two-Tone Flora stamp set for my project today.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The background panel can be made in two parts or as a single piece as demonstrated in the video.

I love the mix of textures in this design. The two-tone flora can be created with a number of combinations…. Try some out!

This combo is Petal Pink and Calypso Coral.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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