Beautiful You

This card was created to participate in the CYCI Challenge #147. This was a color challenge to use red, pink, black and silver. I don't think I have paired red and pink together before, so I went to Pinterest to find some color combinations that would work. Not only did I find great color options, I found tons of Valentines Day card ideas. Since that holiday has passed, I needed to try to sideline those distractions and get back to the task at hand.

The main stamp set I used today was one that I was instantly drawn to when the new Stampin Up catalog was released last year. It is one that sat unused for quite a while, but recently has seen quite a bit of ink. I find that pairing it with the 'Polaroid' die cut is perfect, as if the image wanted to be captured on film. I find that I use that stamp and die together quite often.

I enjoyed this color challenge and will be using the red/pink combination again. Sometimes I  just need to remember that specific colors don't always have to fit their Hallmark holidays.

Here are the supplies I used:
Stamps:
En Francais Background Stamp (Stampin Up Retired)
Beautiful You (SU)
My Monthly Hero February 2017 Kit (Hero Arts)

Paper:
Whisper White (SU)
Smoky Slate (SU)
Pink Pirouette (SU)
Basic Black (SU)
Brushed Silver (SU Retired)

Ink:
Blushing Bride (SU)
Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Pink Pirouette (SU)

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot
Say Cheese die cut (Lawn Fawn)
Blender Pen (SU)
Shin Han Alcohol Marker (CTMH)

CYCI Sunflower

This card was created to participate in the CYCI Challenge #146. This was a color challenge to use curry yellow, teal, orange, and burgundy. When I thought of those colors together, my mind instantly went to fall images. Since I am currently waiting on my PTI order, I had to be resourceful with whatever burgundy cardstock I had on hand.

Looking at my stamps, I was instantly drawn to my sunflower stamp. I learned a heat embossing trick a few years ago that shows you how to create an embossed image in any color. I used that technique today to make the sunflower really stand out as the focal point of the card. Not wanting to trim my sunflower too much, I decided on a 5x7 size for this layout. Using various embossing folders, I accented the other colors with a hint of design, while still keeping the eyes focused on the sunflower.

This card was a fun creation. Colors I wouldn't have combined together on my own, came together nicely in the finished project.

Here are the supplies I used:
Stamps:
Sunflower Background Stamp (Stampin Up Retired)

Paper:
Whisper White (SU)
Crushed Curry (SU)
Bermuda Bay (SU)
Pomegranate (CTMH)
Poppy (CTMH)

Ink:
Crushed Curry (SU)
Versamark

Accessories:
Clear Embossing Powder (Recollections)
Embossing Heat Tool (Marvy)
Sizzix Big Shot
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (SU Retired)
Seaside Embossing Folder (SU)
D'Vine Embossing Folder

You Are My Sunshine

This past week we celebrated Groundhogs Day. Not much of an occasion if you are from the south, but us northerners view Punxsutawney Phil as a hypothetical meteorologist. This year he predicted six more weeks of winter. In light of the hilarious hashtag #notmygroundhog, I decided to create something that focused on spring and sunshine.

This stamp has been in my collection for a few years. I adore the saying as it reminds me of the like titled song that I would sing to my youngest daughter when she was a baby. ***GASP*** She will be turning 19 next week. When I first learned the starburst technique, I knew that this stamp would be the perfect compliment. I hope you agree with my pairing, the finished project is below.

Here are the supplies I used:
Stamps:
Sunshine (Stampin Up Retired)

Paper:
Whisper White (SU)
Daffodil Delight (SU)
Crushed Curry (SU)
Polka Dot Parade DSP (SU Retired)

Ink:
Crushed Curry (SU)

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (SU Retired)