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WELCOME TO THE FIRST Colour INKspiration CHALLENGE OF 2024

2024 kicks off with Colour INKspiration’s #158 Challenge.

This challenge will run for 5 weeks, so you will have loads of time to create your own project and share it with us – https://www.facebook.com/groups/349642308720075

One of our team, Lou Kitzelman, chose this image for our challenge. (Picture credit – Trigg Beach, Perth, WA – https://www.instagram.com/p/BgjAffnFp7x)

This week I am featuring the Adoring Hearts Bundle, Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder and Brayer. So I have used these products and the challenge colours to create this card.

I started by using the new Stampin’ Brayer to create the background panel, using three of the challenge colours. This is going to be one of my favourite techniques I think.

The next step was to adhere this to a Thick Basic White card base.

I used 6″ x 6″ pieces of card stock and embossed and die cut the hearts. These were then positioned on the front of the card and secured with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The next step was to transfer Blueberry Bushl ink to the logo side of the embossing folder using the brayer. I carefully placed the coordinating die on the same side of the folder and positioned a 6″ x 6″ piece of Basic White card stock over the die.

After running the embossing folder throught the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, I had all of the greetings stamped and cut.

I used Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the ‘Love You’ greeting on the front of the card.

With 40 embossed and die cut hearts leftover, I chose one for the inside of the card and one for the envelope.

To finish the card I added some Blueberry Bushel gems, from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack, to the card front.

Tomorrow is 3D Thursday and I have a cute little gift box to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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TUESDAY MEANS THAT IT’S TIME FOR SOME TIPS & TECHNIQUES INSPIRATION

Today’s card, using the new products associated with the Brayering & Layering page of the new January – April Mini Catalogue, features heat embossing and die cutting. Tomorrow, I will share some brayering tips and techniques.

I chose a stunning gold foil paper design from the Most Adored 12″ x 12″ Specialty DSP to use with this project.

You can see the paper on the top row, of the image above, third from the left – a stunning marbled, gold design.

After adhering the DSP panel to the front of the card I created the die cut and heat embossed elements.

I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut the four Basic White squares for this card. A panel of Adhesive Sheets was attached to the back of piece of Gold Foil and then I die cut the three hearts. After peeling the backing away, I secured the hearts to the squares.

For the 4th square, I stamped the greeting using Versamark and then sprinkled gold embossing powder. Using my Heat Tool, I set the gold powder.

I took a length of gold Simply Elegant Trim to create and secure loops behind the greeting panel.

All of these squares had Stampin’ Dimensionals positioned on the back before being placed on the card front.

Tomorrow, I have a very different looking card for you. It is my card for the first 2024 Colour INKspiration Challenge #158.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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Heat Tool
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$54.00
Paper Snips
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MONDAY MEANS A NEW STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT BUNDLE

This week’s projects all feature the amazing Brayering & Layering collection of new products.

The Adoring Hearts Bundle is simply stunning.

The Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Foldler and coordinating die is going to be so versatile!

And, to make this collection of products even better, there is a FREE complimentary packet of Designer Series Paper in the January – February Sale-a-bration Brochure. The Most Adored 12″ x 12″ Specialty DSP can been yours with a minimum $90AUD order (before shipping).

This collection is all about using the new Stampin’ Brayer and layering elements in all of your projects.

My first project share is this card.

I chose to use a Flirty Flamingo card base and this checked paper design from the FREE DPS pack.

Using a 6″ x 6″ piece of Real Red card stock and placed it inside the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder and coordinating multiple hearts die.

After adhering the DSP to the card base, I positioned the six hearts on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I die cut the curved banner before stamping the greeting in Flirty Flamingo.

The card insert and envelope each had a spare embossed and die cut heart attached.

Finally, I coloured some small white Classic Matte Dots with a dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend.

Tomorrow I have a stunning gold card to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$19.25