Think About Color Thursday - Lucky Limeade, Concord Crush, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight or Crushed Curry

Hello!


That lucky day is approaching!  St. Patrick's Day!  Can you tell that I am Irish?  My post for today honor's that corned beef & cabbage day with a cheerful color combo:


Lucky Limeade, Concord Crush, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry.


Crushed Curry is a retired Stampin' Up  "In Color" from a couple years ago.  If you do not have this color in your collection, a nice substitution would be Daffodil Delight.  Daffodil Delight is a current Stampin' Up color.  


Here I have decorated the card front with selections of polka dot designer series paper within my color combination.  The card stock is Sahara Sand.


The stamped image {from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog's Gift Givers stamp set} has been done with black Stazon ink onto watercolor paper.  A combination of Stampin' Write markers and an Aqua Painter were the tools for coloring.  A little trick I used for the stripes on the trousers was to color a Concord Crush stripe, then pull the color across the adjacent stripe with an Aqua Painter to create two shades of Concord Crush.  I like how it created both light and dark coordinated shades of purple! 


Do you recognize the ribbon that is tied through the button?  It is one of the products contained in the current Stampin' Up Sale-a-Bration Everyday Enchantment Ribbons and Brads Pack, which you can get FOR FREE with a $50 product order through the end of this month!  Let me know if you'd like to place an order. 


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Whisper White and Shades of Pink

This week's blog color combination is:


Whisper White and Several Shades of Pink!  {Of course, in honor of Valentine's Day!}

To make this card, die cut Top Notes in both Whisper White and a coordinating designer series paper (This dsp is a Rose Red patterned paper from a retired "Cutie Pie" Designer Series Paper - you can use any current Rose Red shade of dsp or any of Stampin' Up's shades of pink!)  I stamped my message, "thinking of you", repeatedly onto the Top Note dsp in Whisper White Craft ink, stamping off the Top Note so it looks like the "thinking of you" is part of the pattern on the designer paper.


Adhere both Top Notes to the card, slightly offset so you can see both colors of top note.
Next, punch circles from the various shades of pink that you have chosen as your card's color palette.  Adhere the circles overlapping across the card.


Carve out a small sliver from the fold of the card with paper snips so when you open the card, there is a narrow hole which is the perfect size for inserting ribbon.  The little paper snips scissors, or trimming scissors, should just follow along the fold every so slightly.


Now, slide Pretty in Pink satin 5/8" ribbon through the ribbon slit; tie it around the card - a double knot or even a pretty bow would look nice.


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Basic Black & Very Vanilla

Hi there,

It seems like I have seldom blog posted for the past month, so I will try to do better.  This week I feature the beautiful color combination of Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Basic Black and Very Vanilla.

This card is one of the "Thrilling Three" projects that guests made this evening at my stamping class.  How could a card made with both the Stampin' Up's new Labels Collection Framelits Die and Apothecary Art Stamp Set not be gorgeous?! 

The Very Vanilla card is the backdrop for the stamping the large flower spray from the Elements of Style stamp set.  The Apothecary Art image is made into a beautiful focal point with Stampin' pastels.

The message stamp is from the new Loving Thoughts stamp set in the Occasions 2012 Mini Catty as well.  The striped ribbon is actually a torn strip of the Twitterpated designer fabric from that Mini Catty.

Today's floral-styled card would be a lovely birthday card too!

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Silver, Night of Navy, Whisper White

This week's color combination is:

Silver

Night of Navy

Whisper White

This is a Christmas card that I created for my mother to send this year.  I think the silver glitter paper enhances the card and gives it elegance.  

The main image is also silver, though this image is stamped with Versamark and heat embossed using silver embossing powder.

The Come to Bethlehem stamp set is featured on this card.  The scene in silhouette makes it ideal to heat emboss.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Concord Crush, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

This week's color combination is a rich Christmas trio:

 Concord Crush, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive.

The neutral card is Very Vanilla; the richness of the color combination here required a light color to soften it.  Here are my notes if you'd like to give this card a try at home.

NOTES:

Stamp Sets:  Tags Til Christmas, Heard From the Heart

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

Cs:  Very Vanilla, Concord Crush, Cherry Crush, Old Olive

dsp:  Patterns dsp - Concord Crush

Punches:  Ornament, 1/2" circle, snowflake

Ribbon:  3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler

Other:  Snowflake Embossing Folder, Vintage Mini Tags, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Decorating the house for Christmas today FINALLY!

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Regal Rose, Whisper White

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you and your family have a blessed, healthy and happy Thanksgiving and holiday season.  True friends are just one of my many blessings.  Today's card post is a shout out to those friends to say "you are a blessing".

The color combination:

Cherry Cobbler
Night of Navy
Regal Rose
Whisper White

This card was a swap card at a recent Stampin' Up meeting.  Stampin' Up's new denim ribbon is featured on it, along with two current stamp sets from the 2011/2012 IB&C, Lean on Me and Charming {the tiny butterfly}.  I wanted more than solid color, so I substituted a little piece of both Night of Navy and Regal Rose Patterns dsp instead of plain solid card stock.  I love how easy that is to do with Stampin' Up's color collections! 

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Concord Crush

This week's featured color combination:

Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Concord Crush

 Here is an untraditional Christmas card that is sure to attract attention.  The Concord Crush and the Tempting Turquoise are a nice change from the usual holiday red and green.

The Petite Penants punch is used on Old Olive cs.   I did stamp the tree trunk with Pennant Parade stamp set, however, I did not stamp the tree itself.  Only the punch is used to create the tree.  I also punched holes with a Crop-o-dile in the tree to give the appearance of ornaments.  After matting the tree onto Tempting Turquoise cs, the turquoise "ornaments" show through the punched holes.  I also punched some holes along the edge of the Tempting Turquoise cs and matted it onto Whisper White cs, so the white shows through the edge punched holes.  It is an interesting look, don't you think?

The Concord Crush background layer needed some interest, so I have embossed it.  You could use an embossing folder, texture plate, or even Stampin' Up's Simply Scored platform to create a criss-cross pattern.

The "merry" message is from the Pennant Parade stamp set.  The pennants really are designed to also become Christmas trees; I haven't come up with this idea on my own!

The  eyelet border punch also decorates the edge of the Old Olive cs.

Stamp camp soon - gotta run!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray, Whisper White

I've been back from convention for five days now and have been itching to get into my studio to create beautiful cards with the inspirational ideas I brought back with me.  My son had some minor surgery this week and my studio remained dark and lonely, but today that changed!  I have made time for stamping!  My inspiration today comes from a card I saw at convention, and a blog picture from the Miss Mustard Seed blog inspired the color combination and pearl adornment.

Color Combination of the Week (blah like the sky today):
Chocolate Chip
Basic Gray
Whisper White

These colors caught my eye on this cloudy day.

NOTES:

Stamp sets:  Medallion, Petite Pairs, Delicate Doilies

Inks:  Classic Stampin' Pads - Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray; Stampin' Write Markers - Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray

cs:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray

punches used:  small and large oval, 2 3/8" scallop circle, 1" and 1 3/4" circle 

other:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Pearl Jewels

How did I create the multi-colored "medallion"?  I inked the rubber on the Medallion stamp with the Basic Gray inkpad, wiped around the edges of the rubber to remove some of the gray ink, then colored the outer edges of the rubber image with a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker.

Notice the center "doily" image?  The Delicate Doily image stamp is inked with a Chocolate Chip inkpad, then the center portion of the rubber is colored with Basic Gray Stampin' Write marker without rubbing off the Chocolate Chip ink on that area.  The gray appears darker here than the gray on the medallion.

Finishing Touches:  Bling!  I added a touch of elegance with Stampin' Up Basic Pearl Jewels!

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Island Indigo, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

"Island Indigo" is one of Stampin' Up's 2011-2013 "In Colors".  It seems to be an updated  twist on the retired "Taken with Teal" color.  This shade of blue also seems to be one of the trendy colors in the scrapbooking and papercrafting industry.  Today I give it a whirl.


The color combination of the week is:


Island Indigo
Certainly Celery
Whisper White


The Sweets for the Sweet stamp set from the 2011-2012 IB&C sure is a cute stamp set for any happy celebration.  I stamped the pinwheel sticks with Certainly Celery classic ink and used Certainly Celery ribbon across the top and bottom of the card instead of card stock.  The added texture is a nice touch.


I adhered the pinwheels with Stampin' Dimensionals to give them a lift.  Each pinwheel is hand trimmed with paper snips.  You also could punch out the pinwheels instead.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Real Red, NIght of Navy, Daffodil Delight

Today's post is a bright trio of cards with this color combination of the week:

Real Red 

Night of Navy 

Daffodil Delightt

It's time for a walk down Memory Lane.  Do you recall the Sale-a-Bration 2011 "Punch Bunch" Stamp Set?  The "for you" floral stamp and the Daffodil Delight pom pom trim from the 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog (retired) work well with the Sending Love Red Heart Epoxy brads (retired). 



I also added some jumbo buttons to the card trio.   


The inking on the stamp was done with Stampin' Write markers directly onto the rubber, so the image is multi-colored.


Have a great Autumn Day!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Basic Gray, Old Olive and Whisper White

gray plaid inspiration at Pottery Barn Teen

I was inspired today by several Pottery Barn Teen website designs.  A gray and white plaid comforter becomes a scored card front on today's greeting card.  Scoring was done in both directions on my Simply Scored platform, which is one of Stampin' Up's newest awesome products! 

I also scored some Old Olive cs and put together an unlikely color combination, Old Olive and Basic Gray.

The classic and beautiful stamp set called Home Grown gives the card an interesting twist.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Poppy Parade, Whisper White and Crumb Cake

This week's color combination is inspired by a home-designing blog.  The white, poppy, and crumb cake colors look so pretty together, don't you think?

 

There's a lot going here on this card, even though it looks like a simple one.

NOTES:

stamp sets:  Have a Seat, Tiny Tags, Valentine Defined (retired)

inks:  Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad; Classic Stampin' Pads - Early Espresso, Old Olive

cs:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Poppy Parade

punches:  circle - 3/4" and 1 3/8"

other:  Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Scored platform & stylus

How did I make the wreath?  I stamped the little vine stamp from the Tiny Tags stamp set with Old Olive ink in a wreath circular pattern, punched out the center with the 3/4" circle punch, and then punched around that 3/4" "donut hole" with the 1 3/8" circle punch!

Where are dimensionals applied on this card?  Under the Crumb Cake cs strip at the bottom edge of the card, under the "hello" circle, and also underneath the wreath.

The Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon that is used on today's card is retired, so what can I use instead?  Early Espresso is a color choice for the following ribbons, both of which would be a nice subsitute for the ribbon I have used today - 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (a slightly narrower ribbon) and 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Real Red, Old Olive, Gray

I know, it's a strange color combination:  Gray, Real Red, Old Olive !  But, it works, don't you think?


I'm thinking.......Sweetest Day or anniversary.......even a birthday would be a suitable occasion for this heart flower card!

NOTES:
CS:  gray, whisper white, real red
dsp:  old olive pattern, love impressions (Occasions Mini 2010, retired)
stamp set:  Filled With Love (2010 Holiday Mini Catalog, retired)
ink:  Stampin' Write markers - real red, old olive
ribbon:  old olive 1/4" grosgrain
other:  bitty button (clear), hemp twine, glue dots


Have a great day!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Blushing Bride and Whisper White

COLOR COMBINATION OF THE WEEK:

BLUSHING BRIDE

WHISPER WHITE

At last night's stamp camp we learned some new stamping techniques.  This card was created with a technique that I call "soft washing".  I'm not really sure what to call it so I named it that because the technique softens the card and reminds me of a white wash.  This card has quite a bit going on, including Versamark ink, heat embossing, as well as sponging and emboss resist techniques.


Didn't it turn out absolutely beautiful?!   Just stunning!

The background pattern on the card is stamped with one of Stampin' Up's new background stamps called Parlor Prints (in the 2011/2012 I&C).  The Decorative Label is stamped with one of the stamps in the Four Frames stamp set. 


PARLOR PRINTS = MY NEW FAVORITE STAMP!!!!!!

Have a great day!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Peach Parfait and Very Vanilla

One of my dear customers is getting married very soon!  Recently I attended a bridal shower and designed today's card for her.  I've seen and stamped his/her towel cards before, but this one is so beautiful that I wanted to share it with you!

NOTES:

The Card - I cranked theVery Vanilla card front only through the Big Shot Machine with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.
Towel Bar - The towel bar is simply a strip of dark cs cut to the desired size.  Pearl brads are also adhered on the ends to add even more bridal elegance.
Towels - Peach Parfait cs is embossed using the Big Shot Machine and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.  I thought the Chantilly Lace Trim Ribbon woven through the towels would look elegant.  I cut slits in the "towels" in a paper cutter/trimmer and simply weaved the lace ribbon through the slits, adhering on the back of the cs towels.  The bottom lace hemline is simply the lace adhered onto the edge of the cs "towel".  The towels are adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals.


I would love to see your card if you create one like this for your next bridal shower!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black

Remember this musical note designer series paper that was in the recently retired IB&C?  I thought that since teenagers love music, it would be a great choice for a teenage birthday card!


The color combo this week:


Tempting Turquoise
Early Espresso
a touch of Basic Black


I have really been having fun with the new Stampin' Up pennant punch.  Today's card features 3 triangle flag pennants punched from Tempting Turquoise patterns designer series paper.  Notice the little half inch polka dot circle inside each flag?  A nice touch of whimsy!  

The dsp is adhered with dimensionals onto the card front.  The interior has a pocket for the perfect gift for a teen - cool cash, a check, or a gift card!  What teenager wouldn't love that?!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - WISTERIA WONDER, Peach Parfait, & Rose Red

A pastel decorated restaurant on the home-designing blog inspired my color combination choice today.......


the NEW Wisteria Wonder (In Color 2011-2013)
Rose Red
Peach Parfait (this card would also look fantastic with the new In Color of Calypso Coral too!)




stamp set:  Touch of Kindness (Summer Mini catalog 2011)
cs:  Wisteria Wonder, Rose Red, Whisper White
dsp:  Peach Parfait Patterns
inks:  Classic Stampin' Pads - Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
punches:  circle - 1/2", 3/4", 1 3/8"; Scallop Edge Border
other:  Stampin' Dimensionals

home designing blog inspiration

linda :)

THINK ABOUT COLOR THURSDAY - Pool Party and Whisper White

How about pairing the new "In Color" called "Pool Party" with Whisper White?  So very sweet!  My blurry and shadowed photography here definitely could use some improvement, but the card itself looks absolutely fantastic!


The cute little bird bath stamp from the Touch of Kindness stamp set (current Summer Mini Catalog 2011) is stamped with Black Stazon ink onto watercolor paper and colored with my brand new "2011 - 2013 In Color Markers" and an Aqua Painter!  The message is also from the same stamp set.

The Scallop Ribbon Borders are punched from Pool Party cs and adhered onto cs that was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.   The blurry things on the left side of the card are 3 bitty buttons with Hemp Twine tied through each one. (sorry about the blurriness again LOL)

I used quite a few Stampin' Dimensionals on just about every layer of this card!  I love the way that looks!  I also watercolored light shadows around the images.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Baby Beluga

I love this little whale in the Animal Stories stamp set.  Sadly, it is one of the retiring stamp sets that will be longer be available after today.  So, if you NEED this stamp set, let me know today!

The color combination of the week is:

Pacific Point
Pretty in Pink
Old Olive

Do you recognize the designer series paper?  It is a pattern from the 2011 Sale-a-Bration dsp.  I also diecut with the Top Note die for this card.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue

Hi stampers!

Last night's Stamp-a-Stack camp was a lot of fun and the ladies really like their cards!   Put the next major event on your calendar because you definitely do not want to miss out on my Annual New Catalog Open House and Gently Used Stamp Sale on July 6 between 4 and 7:30pm!  Stay tuned for the details.

Now on to the color combination for the week:  Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Bashful Blue, and Sahara Sand

Today's inspiration

Today's card is inspired by the beautiful floral designed chairs at the home-designing blog.  The flowers must have been stamped with a giant "Awash With Flowers" stamp set!   The pattern is very similar to the stamp set called Awash With Flowers" that I have featured on today's card.  This 2-step stamp set has such lovely, soft floral images.

Linda