26 October 2022

Fishy Well Wishes - Colour INKspiration Challenge #132 feat. A Wish & A Fish Bundle




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Today I am sharing my project that has been created for Colour INKspiration Challenge #132.  For this challenge, we are showcasing the colours Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky and Old Olive. These are part of the current colour range from Stampin' Up!  The photo for our challenge was chosen by fellow Crew Member, Cathy Pinchbeck and our Guest Designer is the lovely Joy Judd.  I can't wait to see what everyone has created using these fabulous colours!


Taking the sea vibe from the photo, my card features the A Fish & A Wish Bundle and I've teamed it with the Delicate Edge Dies and used the Beautiful Shapes Dies for my sentiment.  I've done a little bit of ink blending and 2nd and 3rd generation stamping in the background for added texture and movement.  I grabbed the reedy-looking die from Delicate Edges Dies and created a little bit of seaweed and the bottom edge used torn cardstock and vellum which has been coloured with ink and Wink of Stella.  I haven't added any other embellishments apart from the Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon for the moment. You could add a little Wink of Stella to the fish, but remember that the ink will reactivate and you will lose some of the finer details.




Supplies:

  • Bundle:  A Fish & A Wish
  • Dies:  Delicate Edges Dies, Beautiful Shapes Dies
  • Cardstock:  Basic White, Starry Sky, a scrap of Old Olive, a scrap of Vellum (both of these need to be long enough to fit across the width of your card), a piece of Basic White large enough for two reedy die-cuts, a piece of Basic White large enough to stamp five fish plus a sentiment
  • Inks:  Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, Old Olive, Wink of Stella
  • Embellishments:  Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon
  • Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes, Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Adhesives:  Glue Dots, Stampin' Seal, Mini Dimensionals, Dimensionals

Let's Make It:

For this card you will need the following cardstock:

  • Starry Sky card base
  • Two pieces of Basic White measuring 1/8" less on two sides, one for the topper and the other for the inner.   
  • A strip of Vellum at least as wide as your card
  • A strip of Old Olive at least as wide as your card
  • A piece of Basic White large enough for the two reedy die-cuts
  • A piece of Basic White large enough for five stamped fish and a stamped sentiment


  • Stamp two of the larger fish in Starry Sky ink, one in 1st generation and the other in 2nd.  Stamp three of the smaller fish in Orchid Oasis ink, two in 1st generation and the third in 2nd. Punch out all five fish using the co-ordinating punch. TIP:  Stamp on a strip with the images nose to tail as this will definitely make punching them out easier.

  • Using mostly Tahitian Tide and a little of Starry Sky, blend ink onto one of the pieces of Basic White using Blending Brushes.  Adding the Starry Sky adds a little depth to the scene.

  • Stamp 2nd and 3rd generation Tahitian Tide over the blended background using the wavey line image.  This will add movement and texture to the scene.

  • Blend Old Olive ink onto a piece of Basic White.  This doesn't have to be pretty or perfect, in fact the rougher the better as it will add texture.  Die-cut two pieces using the reedy die. 

  • Trim one into three sections to create smaller pieces.  Glue the die-cuts into place using glue dots being aware of where you want to place your fish. 

  • Adhere the fish, placing the fainter ones behind the reeds and using Mini Dimensionals to attach one of the larger and one of the smaller fish.

  • Tear a strip of Old Olive cardstock.  Also tear a strip of Vellum and add Wink of Stella coloured with Old Olive ink along the torn edge.  Adhere these with Stampin' Seal and adhere to the bottom of the card topper, trimming the edges if necessary.


  • Create a card base in Starry Sky cardstock and adhere the topper to the front.  Stamp a sentiment in Starry Sky and die-cut using the Beautiful Shapes Dies.  If you don't have this die set, use whatever fits your chosen greeting.  Add a little Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon underneath and attach using Dimensionals.

  • Take the second piece of Basic White and add some Tahitian Tide and Starry Sky to the bottom edge.  Stamp the wavey line image in 2nd and 3rd generation stamping over the blending and adhere this to the inside of the card.

  • The finished card will have a little dimension on the front over a beautifully blended background.  Change up your sentiment to whatever you need.  The card is finished off with the same blending and inking on the inside as the front.




Video showing how I created this card can be seen here:   https://youtu.be/TPBnrSmWZaQ


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! 

Firstly, hop on over and check out the creations of the Colour INKspiration Crew in the Challenge album on our Facebook page. Then you have 12 days from today to make and upload your creation to the Facebook Colour INKspiration Group. You don't have to have a blog to participate but if you do, you can link back to your post. Just a reminder to use all the challenge colours. Neutrals such as Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand and Basic Black are also allowed as well as Metallics. 

If you feel inspired, 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 can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colours! 

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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To purchase any of the products I've used today, you can click any of the thumbnail links in the Product List below or click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of this page.  Both ways will get you directly to my online store, where you are only minutes away from getting products 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 Stamping Queens Stamping Team. For the month of October you can fill your Starter Kit with your choice of products to the value of $283.00 for only $169.00 - that's an extra $48.00 worth of product - with a 20% discount every time you place an order! No conditions attached!
 
 
 
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12 October 2022

Christmas Wishes - Colour INKspiration Challenge #131 feat Ringed With Nature Bundle

 


Hello friends and thanks for popping in!  Welcome back for another Colour INKspiration Challenge.  Our photo for this challenge was chosen by our lovely Crew Member, Bronwyn Eastley and our Guest Designer is the fabulous Fiona Rosario.  I can't wait to go and check out what everyone has created for our Challenge.  
 

Picture credit - http://dogbikecarrier.com/dog-travel-carriers/

I absolutely loved creating with these rich colours and I got a certain Christmas vibe when I initially saw the photo.  Going with this thought, I decided to use the Ringed With Nature Bundle.  This is a unique Bundle as it features an 3D embossing folder that you can also use dies with. For a little bit of extra elegance, I added a touch of gold foil.  The background texture was created using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder which I thought worked well with the theme I had chosen.

Supplies:

  • Bundle:  Ringed With Nature
  • Punch:  Banners Pick A Punch
  • Embossing Folder:  Painted Texture 3D
  • Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil
  • Inks:  Early Espreso, Cherry Cobbler, Sweet Sorbet
  • Stampin' Blends:  Natural Tones Deep Combo Pack (SU100), Crumb Cake Combo Pack, Cherry Cobbler Combo Pack, Sweet Sorbet Combo Pack
  • Colouring Accessories:  Wink Of Stella
  • Embellishments:  Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins (gold)
  • Tools: Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stamparatus, Blender Brushes, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder
  • Adhesives:  Tombow Liquid Glue, Mini Dimensionals, regular Dimensionals

Let's Make It:

For this project you will need the following cardstock:

  • Cherry Cobbler card base
  • Very Vanilla card inner measuring 1/4" less on two sides than the card front
  • Gold Foil mat layer measuring 1" less on two sides than the card front (for a 1/2" border all round)
  • Very Vanilla mat layer measuring 1 1/8" less on two side than the card front (for a small 1/16" gold foil border) 
  • Scraps of Very Vanilla cardstock for the die-cuts
  • A strip of Very Vanilla  cardstock measuring 3 1/2" x 3/4" for a sentiment
  • A strip of Cherry Cobbler cardstock measuring 4" x 1/2" for under the sentiment.

  • Die-cut three double-leaf dies from the centre of the Goil Foil and set these aside.


  • Run the Very Vanilla cardstock layer through the Stampin' Up Cut & Emboss Machine using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder and glue to this to the Goil Foil layer.

  • Die-cut at least four of the double-leaf branches and at least four of the berry twigs (I felt I needed a fifth one after finishing my card) from Very Vanilla cardstock. I die-cut a heap as I wasn't quite sure at this point how many I was going to need. 
  • Ink up the inside of the top (the side where is Stampin' Up! logo is) of the Tree Rings Hybrid Emboss Folder and place the large connected tree ring die into position and place a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock over one of the larger tree rings.  Gently close the folder and run through the Cut & Emboss Machine.  This will give you dark lines where the cardstock has been debossed. 
  • Using a blender brush, go around the edges with Early Esspresso ink and without reloading the brush, use the remaining ink to colour the middle.

  • I used my Stamparatus to stamp a poinsettia image first inking up using Sweet Sorbet ink then without cleaning my stamp, I adding Cherry Cobbler ink to the centre using a sponge dauber and restamped to get a lovely blended colour.  Once dry add Wink Of Stella and fussy cut.

  • Colour each sprig using one of the red tones for the berries, SU100 from the Deep Combo Pack for the stems and lower section of the leaves, Dark Crumb Cake for the mid-sections and Light Crumb Cake for the tips. Use a bone folder to round over the leaves and add a mini-dimensional to each of the larger leaves to create dimension.

  • Attach the coloured tree ring to the card front with Dimensionals.  TIP:  Place the Dimensionals towards the centre as this will make placing the other die-cuts easier.
  • Arrange the die-cuts around the tree ring as you please using Tombow Liquid Glue (or Mini Glue Dots if you prefer), trimming if needed for a better fit.
  • Stamp a greeting on the strip of Very Vanilla in Cherry Cobbler Ink and trim to fit using the Banners Pick a Punch.  Trim a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock with the same punch allowing a small section showing underneath.  Glue together and attach using Dimensionals.  The left side will need two underneath to keep it at the same height as the right side.


  • Add a few gold sequins from the Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequins to complete the front.
  • Stamp the poinsettia image as before on the Very Vanilla card inner and glue to the inside to finish your card.






Video showing how it was created can be seen here.



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! 

Firstly, hop on over and check out the creations of the Colour INKspiration Crew in the Challenge album on our Facebook page. Then you have 12 days from today to make and upload your creation to the Facebook Colour INKspiration Group. You don't have to have a blog to participate but if you do, you can link back to your post. Just a reminder to use all the challenge colours. Neutrals such as Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand and Basic Black are also allowed as well as Metallics. 

If you feel inspired, 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 can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colours! 

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

.

 

To purchase any of the products I've used today, you can click any of the thumbnail links in the Product List below or click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of this page.  Both ways will get you directly to my online store, where you are only minutes away from getting products 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 Stamping Queens Stamping Team. For the month of October you can fill your Starter Kit with your choice of products to the value of $283.00 for only $169.00 - that's an extra $48.00 worth of product - with a 20% discount every time you place an order! No conditions attached!
 
 
 
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