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Flowers Of Friendship Color Challenge

Today’s Video

I decided to use the Early Espresso to stamp my main image. Even though we could, I chose not to use Memento Black as I felt it just introduced another color into the strange mix!

The Watercolor Pencils by Stampin’ Up are the stars of the show today. I mistakenly referred to them as colored pencils in the video. These are most definitely not regular colored pencils! You color with them just like a colored pencil, but you can blend them smooth using various methods. As a result, you get a gorgeous finish to your image!

Version One Of My Flowers Of Friendship Card

This was my first version of the card. I decided that I would like a thinner strip of the Early Espresso exposed, Also, I didn’t love the strip of ribbon that ran down the side. It didn’t connect with the bow and I felt that looked strange.

An Additional Color Challenge Card

For this second card, I used products from the Elegantly Said Bundle. If I didn’t need to add the Gorgeous Grape or Early Expresso to this card, I would love it! I just might rip off the sentiment and do it again! A Gorgeous Grape flower decorates the inside of the card.

Color Challenges help us to learn and grow. The above card leads me to a monochromatic card idea! Take some time to play with your supplies. Let yourself go. Enjoy the process.

Thank you for joining me today! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative!

Sally

Card Supplies

Basic White Thick Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3bm4BJ1
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Multipurpose Glue: http://bit.ly/2LxiTvU
Seal Adhesive: https://bit.ly/3ANZFWL
Watercolor Pencils: http://bit.ly/34UMEgG
Blender Pen: http://bit.ly/3o1h3Bu
Stitched Rectangle Dies: https://bit.ly/3nfVtt6
Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set: https://bit.ly/3uVgZWH
Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon: https://bit.ly/3j80OlS

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Card Measurements

Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock: Use Rectangle Die closest to 3″ x 4 1/4″, also 2″ x 5 1/5″, and scrap for sentiment
Granny Apple Green Cardstock: Use Rectangle Die closest to 3 3/8″ x 4 3/4″
Early Espresso Cardstock: 1″ x 5 1/2″

Flowers of Friendship

Today’s Video

The cards that I made today are for my upline team’s monthly color challenge. We were given the colors of Blushing Bride, Highland Heather, and Garden Green. At first, I was a little stumped because there isn’t much to pick from as far as DSP goes. We do have the DSP of our color families but I haven’t purchased the new ones yet. So, I had to dig deep. Much like a beginning stamper that might not have a ton of supplies yet.

I have enjoyed playing with many of the new products. At first glance, I felt this set might be a little boring. However, I certainly do not feel that way anymore! It just lends itself to so many different techniques! Be sure to watch the video to see what everyday tool I used to shape the flower petals.

More Flower of Friendship Cards

This card is where I started. I made my own DSP for two of the tags. I used Blushing Bride ink on Blushing Bride cardstock for one of the tags, On the other tag, I used my Stampin’ Blends marker in Highland Heather and my Stampin’ Write Marker in Garden Green to make stripes. Stampin’ Write Markers are often ignored. They aren’t flashy products. They are a standard workhorse! These markers come in every color in the line. You can use them for fixing mistakes, coloring images, and writing on our cards and envelopes.

I love the clean and simple feel of this card. Now I just need to decide who will receive it. I feel very led to share the love of Christ with others through my crafting. Do any of you feel led in that way?

This card is my favorite of the three. I embossed three pieces of Basic White Cardstock with three different embossing folders. I used our Blending Brushes to color each sheet. Next, I cut each sheet into 1/2″ strips. And last, I adhered each strip to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of Basic White. You will need to use liquid adhesive for this process. Cut the strips even to the edge of the panel and then you can adhere the panel to your card. I chose to use an additional panel of Blushing Bride before adhering mine together.

I hope that you have enjoyed today’s color challenge cards. If you decide to try the challenge, please post a picture in the comments. It would be wonderful to see your creations! As always, remember to be kind, send a card, and do something creative.

Sally

Card Supplies

Flowers of Friendship Bundle: https://bit.ly/3uVgZWH
Basic White Cardstock: http://bit.ly/2Xn105s
Blushing Bride Cardstock: http://bit.ly/3tkhAS5
Highland Heather Cardstock: https://bit.ly/3soCq1Q
Opal Rounds: https://bit.ly/2S5ZN3D
Scalloped Contours Dies: https://bit.ly/3wfS8hq

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Card Measurements

Blushing Bride: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and scrap for flowers
Basic White: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, and scrap for sentiment
Highland Heather: 4 ” x 5 1/4″, scrap for flowers
Garden Green: scrap for leaves