Color Inspiration and My First Video!

It's been a crazy week, and I didn't have a chance to finish this post in time to publish it Friday. So here it is, Sunday morning... still the week in my mind (end of the week, right?).

A few days ago Sara Douglass, CEO of Stampin' Up!, jumped on Facebook Live and showed some simple cards she created using the Tutti Frutti Designer Series Paper. I was so inspired, I decided to create some of my own cards using this paper pack. I was even more inspired to actually record my first video (EEK!!!). Wow! What a daunting task. LOL!

I've used the Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper before but thought it would be fun to choose colors that coordinated with the paper for this week's color challenge. There are some fun colors to choose from, but I wanted this card to scream BRIGHT and CHEERY! It is coming upon Spring, after all.

Real Red

Daffodil Delight

Pumpkin Pie

Whisper White

Since this is a challenge, I thought I would use a color I usually only use around the holidays - Real Red. Perfect - the card base was picked! I picked up my stack of Tutti-Frutti paper and found a leftover piece of the Daffodil Delight and Whisper White striped piece. Another piece of the puzzle falling into place! Embellishments... hmmm... OOH! I haven't used the Tutti-Frutti Self-Adhesive Sequins yet... YES!

This challenge was quite easy because all of the elements just seemed to fall into place. It's almost scary how quickly the card came together, but I guess that's the point of making a quick and easy card, right? Want proof of how easy it is? Check out my video!

You don't know how SCARY that was! I know I have much work to do if I'm going to do future videos, but I feel so much better having one under my belt. And it only took 32 takes, can you believe it? (I'm seriously laughing at/to myself right now.)

This card was so quick and easy that I decided to have my stamp club ladies make it as one of the club projects (I always include one Q&E card, and one stepped-up card or 3D item). They were also able to try out the Stamparatus (if any of my stamp club ladies are reading this... perhaps you'd like to comment below on what you think of the Stamparatus?). I wish I had taken pictures of their cards because each chose different combinations of the Tutti-Frutti paper.

Thanks for stopping by today, and for checking out my video! I'd love to read any feedback you have... even if it's a suggestion on what to include in my next video - or what not to do (please be kind LOL).

Have a happy Sunday!

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145606] $10.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins [145609] $7.00	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

A Color Challenge 30 Years in the Making

If you haven't heard, this year is the 30th anniversary of Stampin' Up!, so it makes sense the company is updating their look. Last week, Sara Douglass - CEO of Stampin' Up! - did a Facebook Live video explaining the logo refresh process, what's different, and what or why certain elements will remain unchanged.

During the video, Sara mentioned the two colors the design team settled on, but they weren't necessarily her favorites: Night of Navy and Calypso Coral. I have to admit, this combination isn't my favorite either. However... I've always loved Night of Navy (usually paired it with white and silver for holiday cards) but Calypso Coral never received much love from me. So this truly is a color challenge!

Night of Navy

Calypso Coral

Whisper White

I immediately knew which elements I wanted to use on the card (thank you Sale-a-Bration!) - and that I wanted it to be simple... simply because the Heartfelt Blooms stamp set provides that WOW factor! It's hard to believe such a flat stamp could create such dimension... you'll have to see - and use - it to believe it.

The Stamparatus (available to everyone when the 2018-2019 annual catalog comes out) was used to create multiples of this card... although I decided to change the orientation and make another entirely different card (I probably should have changed the position of the stamp, as I think it's a bit high).

A little tip for the top card... put adhesive (I used Fast Fuse) on the back of the Calypso Coral ribbon, then adhere it to the Night of Navy crinkled seam binding ribbon. Then, cut a smaller piece of both for the top layer. Finish it off by wrapping Calypso Coral around both ribbon layers. And yes... that last piece has a backing of adhesive so it stays in place. ;)

So quick and easy. One stamp, one ink, a few pieces of cardstock, ribbon, and adhesive. Don't have ribbon? The card would still look amazing! Why don't you give it a try?

Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147202] $0.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Night Of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [144189] $8.00	3/8" (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon Pack [147243] $0.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

My First Color Challenge!

Do you tend to gravitate to the same colors or color family when you sit down to create? Do you find some colors in your cardstock collection don't get any love? If so, then you're in good company.

Today's color challenge was inspired by the card Tracy Bish created for our Let's Get Hopping blog hop earlier in the week, and I fell in love with her color combination: Island Indigo and Lemon Lime Twist - two colors I never would have thought to pair together!

I'm throwing in a couple of neutrals for this challenge, simply because neutrals are needed. I chose Basic Gray instead of the black that Tracy used because I wanted a softer look.

Lemon Lime Twist

Island Indigo

Basic Gray

Whisper White

I'm loving the Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper that's available as a free item during Sale-a-Bration! And it's a masculine card - BONUS! The one sheet I used has bubbles and fizz on one side, and various bottles on the reverse. I did a little fussy-cutting for the bottles (if you don't know this about me... I can't resist a good fussy-cut).

If I've inspired you to create something using these colors, like Tracy inspired me, I welcome you to share your creations and post them to my Facebook page.

Happy creating!

Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper [147244] $0.00	Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Stamp Set [141928] $21.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.00	Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923] $8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00	Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $8.50	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00