Colour Dare #568 - Journey plus two

Our Colour Dare Challenge for #568 is a Colour of the Year challenge. You need to use Journey and then two other colours Plus.... Black, white, neutrals AND Metallics are free to use. When you are creating for more than one challenge please make sure your project meets our requirement. Most importantly - have fun!  Go to the link for Colour Dare #568 and add your entry. When you submit your entry you must provide a link to your post, not just to your blog in general. There are LOTS of ways to enter either a Blog Post or post to an online gallery (Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram etc), more details on the Colour Dare Blog post (see link above).

Journey is the colour of the Year for Close to My Heart which I am very excited about its very similar to the colour of my car which is also my favourite colour. So when it first arrived I got excited and took lots of photos because it matched my finger nails too. 

So when this challenge was announced in our Design Team Group I was excited. To start this card I pulled out all my Color of the Year Bundle

I hadn't even opened my Journey Ink yet, I also pulled out my new 

Royal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad which hadn't been opened yet either. Then my 3rd colour Lagoon for this challenge. 

I pulled out my stencils to start playing with the colours. I cut a white daisy card section at 5.5x2 and a 5.25x 4. I started with the Lagoon Ink because it was open and did the small section using the 

Slimline Card Front Stencil Bundle leaf stencil. Lagoon is also lighter than Journey so I thought I would start with lighter colours and move darker with my Blending Brushes.

After I did the lagoon leaves I pulled out the 12x12 sized Stencil Bundle and found the stars. They have 4 sections that rotate to over lay each of them. 

I started the stars with the lagoon ink as well and then did the overlay with Journey Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad and one of the other corners of the stencil. 

Then I used Royal Ink for one of the star stencil sections. 

I didn't end up using the first panel I created but I have it ready for my next card. 

After I'd finished the stars with the Lagoon, Journey, and Royal I decided I wanted to add the sentiment and thought I would add it on top but I really didn't want to cover up any of the stars so I pulled out my new stamp sets from the Essential Catalogue with Starter Sentiments Stamp Set and the Starter Alphabet Stamp Set and realised that I could fit the words in the spaces left by the star stencil. I wanted to make a birthday card for my mum who's birthday is the day this challenge goes live! I stamped each word in one of each of the colours for this challenge. 

I had made a small smudge at the top near the big star so to finish off the panel I added 

Journey Loose Sequins with Glue Dots®. I only used the darkest sequins that looked most similar to the cardstock. 

I also inked the edges of the white daisy cardstock with Journey ink but you can't really tell. 

To finish the card I added Journey Cardstock at the size of the card front - 4.25 x 5.5. Then added the white daisy panel with 3D foam tape. 

Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my latest project. Hope you can join in the Colour My Heart Colour Dare Challenge #568. I'm really interested to hear what you think about my project, so I'd love you to leave a comment. See you again soon, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a challenge.

If you don't have a Close to My Heart Consultant (and you're in Australia) feel free to contact me either on this blog or via my website HERE.

Vandra Stenton, Close to My Heart Consultant, Perth Western Australia

www.vandra.closetomyheart.com.au

Colour Dare #564 - Six Pack

 

Our Colour Dare Challenge for #564 is a Six Pack challenge. You need to use 3 of the colours from the above picture Plus.... Black, white, neutrals AND Metallics are free to use. When you are creating for more than one challenge please make sure your project meets our requirement. Most importantly - have fun!  Go to the link for Colour Dare #564 and add your entry. When you submit your entry you must provide a link to your post, not just to your blog in general. There are LOTS of ways to enter either a Blog Post or post to an online gallery (Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram etc), more details on the Colour Dare Blog post (see link above).

The colours in this six pack are all retiring colours so will only be available while stocks last. These are really lovely colours and I am sad to see them go but there are some lovely new colours too. 

I pulled out the first colours I could find so I grabbed Grape Cardstock, Green Apple Cardstock, and Nectarine Cardstock. Plus I pulled out my BRAND new Make it from the Heart Volume 6 and the New Stamp of the Month Thoughtful Tokens—September Stamp of the Month. I flipped to the card section and ended up choosing the very first card I saw. 

I picked pattern 20 for my card which has a diagonal cut. Because you have to cut diagonally, I figured I would go ahead and make 2 cards with the same papers. I chose Grape and Nectarine for the base. 

Then Green apple cardstock for the middle and white daisy cardstock for the centre rectangle. I decided that the coloured cardstock needed some decorating too so I pulled out my inks... Grape Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Green Apple Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Nectarine Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Pewter Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad AND Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad. 

I stamped the white daisy centres first. One with the round butterfly shape and one with the upright frame shape with flowers. The first one I stamped was in Black and then I decided to use pewter for the pattern stamp and black for the title. 

I stamped the corner bracket in Green Apple Ink on the Green Apple cardstock opposite corners. Then I stamped the thick border on the grape and nectarine. I was going to put thick on the grape and thin on the nectarine but then decided to do them differently on each card. 

This vintage style stamp of the month is really pretty and I really enjoyed creating with it. Its only available for September 2023 and you can get one for $9 when you put in an order for $80 of product or if you are a VIP you can get it for FREE with an $80 AUS order (different countries have different amounts to earn Stamp of the Month for free). 

I was really happy with how the 2 cards turned out and make a really pretty thank you card. I may add some bling to them later but right now I was content to leave them at this. 

I adhered it all together with my new Close to My Heart Adhesive Runner Bundle. A new CTMH branded dotted adhesive and stuck down to the White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack.

After I completed these 2 cards I was still feeling creative so I opened up the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and found their latest challenge Sketch 540. 

I did the grape cardstock with 2 inches tall and stamped the film strip stamp in Grape ink randomly across it, the Green Apple light side with butterfly stamped with Green Apple ink twice and it was 1.5 inches tall AND then the Nectarine light side cardstock with Nectarine ink with the postage stamp looking stamp at 1 inch tall (all by 4 inches wide).

Then I took a scrap of white daisy for the tag I cut myself and stamped with black ink the vintage frame and then the rose top to imitate a bow at the top of the tag. 

I wanted to put the sentiment directly onto the Grape cardstock but I didn't leave enough room so it looked weird so I stamped on a thin strip of white daisy and added it. It looks weird on that angle but I had to cover the other one underneath. Oh well, never mind. Also interesting to me how the colour shows up differently in different lighting. They are all the same papers and inks but different photos make them look different. 

Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my latest projects. Hope you can join in the Colour My Heart Colour Dare Challenge #564. I'm really interested to hear what you think about my project, so I'd love you to leave a comment. See you again soon, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a challenge.

If you don't have a Close to My Heart Consultant (and you're in Australia) feel free to contact me either on this blog or via my website HERE.

Vandra Stenton, Close to My Heart Consultant, Perth Western Australia

www.vandra.closetomyheart.com.au

Colour Dare #558 Tic-Tac-Toe

Our Colour Dare Challenge for #558 is a Tic-Tac-Toe board. You need to use at least 3 of the colours from the above picture in Row, Column or diagonal). Plus.... Black, white, neutrals free to use. When you are creating for more than one challenge please make sure your project meets our requirement. Most importantly - have fun!  Go to the link for Colour Dare #558 and add your entry. When you submit your entry you must provide a link to your post, not just to your blog in general. There are LOTS of ways to enter either a Blog Post or post to an online gallery (Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram etc), more details on the Colour Dare Blog post (see link above).

I thought I better choose my favourite colours in this tic-tac-toe- so I chose Row 3: Lagoon, Raspberry and Mink.. I needed a design so I pulled up Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for this week Sketch 534 and thought I would create a card with this. *Click HERE for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

with the Sketch I decided to use Raspberry Cardstock to match with the red strip at the top. Then I got the Lagoon Cardstock for the bottom strip. I grabbed a largish scrap of Mink Cardstock and cut a banner and stamped with Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

with my favourite Stamp set from the Annual Catalogue that is just about to retire For All Occasions Stamp Set (I will be sad when our current catalogue goes).

For the sketch there were flowers and leaves and I had the Cape Cod Embellishments

that I had won at a Consultant Crafternoon. They look perfect for the sketch. 

To finish as per the sketch I added white dots from my stash that are similar to the current 

Black & White Dots. 

A simple and easy card but I was happy with the results. I hope you like it too.  I wanted something easy because I am busy this week, doing the Close to My Heart Virtual Convention (the new annual catalogue launch and the new September/October seasonal catalogue launch). The theme is Heroes with Heart so we have been dressing up like super heroes. I am having LOTS of fun!

 Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my latest project. Hope you can join in the Colour My Heart Colour Dare Challenge #556. I'm really interested to hear what you think about my project, so I'd love you to leave a comment. See you again soon, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a challenge.

If you don't have a Close to My Heart Consultant (and you're in Australia) feel free to contact me either on this blog or via my website HERE.

Vandra Stenton, Close to My Heart Consultant, Perth Western Australia

www.vandra.closetomyheart.com.au

Colour Dare #556 - Six Pack

 

Our Colour Dare Challenge for #556 is a Six Pack (You need to use at least 3 of the colours from the above picture). Plus.... Black, white, neutral and metallics free to use. When you are creating for more than one challenge please make sure your project meets our requirement. Most importantly - have fun!  Go to the link for Colour Dare #556 and add your entry. When you submit your entry you must provide a link to your post, not just to your blog in general. There are LOTS of ways to enter either a Blog Post or post to an online gallery (Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram etc), more details on the Colour Dare Blog post (see link above).

My daughter wanted a birthday card for her friend who was having a high tea with a Coquette aesthetic... I had to google what it meant... 

"The coquette aesthetic values are centered around a playful and flirtatious attitude, often with an emphasis on femininity and sensuality. Some common motifs, colors, hairstyles, makeup styles, and key clothing items associated with Coquette aesthetic include:

• Hearts, bows, flowers, lace, polka dots, cherries, strawberries, and other cute and playful patterns.
• Soft pinks, pastel blues, creams, whites, and other light and airy colors that emphasize a sweet and innocent look.
• Soft, curly hairstyles with loose waves, braids, or updos adorned with hair accessories like bows or flowers.
• Subtle, natural-looking makeup that enhances natural beauty, with a focus on flawless skin, rosy cheeks, and fluttery lashes. Glossy lips and a cat-eye eyeliner are also popular choices.
• Coquette dresses and skirts in flowy fabrics like chiffon or tulle, often featuring ruffles, lace, or bows. Crop tops, off-the-shoulder tops, and other pieces that emphasize the collarbone and shoulders are also popular. High heels or platform shoes complete the look."

Description above taken from 

https://cosmiquestudio.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-coquette-aesthetic/

So originally I pulled out my ink colours I wanted to use - Mulberry, Periwinkle and Ballerina and used the "sample aesthetic" that my daughter gave me with the stamp set I had on my stamping station at the time... called Floral Sentiments Stamp Set D2122.

I decided it was a fail. I didn't like it and decided to change it up. I decided to go with Laces and doily's instead. 

I pulled out my favourite Bring Back your Pack stamp set Love Doily Stamp Set and the 

Cosette Cardmaking Workshop Kit patterned paper that is in the Mulberry colour. I had about a 3.75 inch square of the mulberry stripe and I stamped with Mulberry Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad and then matted it with 4 inch bit of Mulberry Cardstock. 

I decided that I needed to layer the doily stamp... so I stamped in Ballerina Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad on French Vanilla Cardstock also with Mulberry Ink and cut them out with my fine point scissors. I offset them and adhered with 3D foam tape. I was surprised at how "brown" toned the Mulberry looked on the French Vanilla. 

I was cardmaking after my daughter went to bed and I couldn't decide how to finish it. I had the Cosette die-cut embellishments with the bird, butterfly and leaves and was using my Blending Brushes in Glacier Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad and Ballerina ink. 

I have a retired lace thin cut that I cut with Glacier Cardstock and left it all sitting out on the table because I wasn't entirely confident in it. 

Then next day I talked to my daughter and decided what we were going to do... I used the lace, removed all the Cosette Embellishments and stamped with Black Ink the Happy Birthday from my stamp set call... You Deserve It All Stamp + Thin Cuts. 

The photo above is the cream lace we wrapped around the gift and the mulberry looking dusky rose coloured lace that my daughter had in her hair. Below is her writing in the card with her mulberry/peach/ballerina/sage/ etc floral dress and mulberry lace in her hair. She wore pearl earrings and around her neck. She looked very in theme. 

My daughter was very happy with the card and said it was in theme of the asthetic. PHEW... I'll take that as a win. She had a lovely time and has a lovely group of friends. 

Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my latest project. Hope you can join in the Colour My Heart Colour Dare Challenge #556. I'm really interested to hear what you think about my project, so I'd love you to leave a comment. See you again soon, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a challenge.

If you don't have a Close to My Heart Consultant (and you're in Australia) feel free to contact me either on this blog or via my website HERE.

Vandra Stenton, Close to My Heart Consultant, Perth Western Australia

www.vandra.closetomyheart.com.au

Colour Dare #554 Tic-Tac-Toe

 

Our Colour Dare Challenge for #554 is a Tic-Tac-Toe (You need to use at least 3 of the colours in a row, column or diagonal from the picture above). Plus.... Black, white, neutral and metallics free to use. When you are creating for more than one challenge please make sure your project meets our requirement. Most importantly - have fun!  Go to the link for Colour Dare #554 and add your entry. When you submit your entry you must provide a link to your post, not just to your blog in general. There are LOTS of ways to enter either a Blog Post or post to an online gallery (Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram etc), more details on the Colour Dare Blog post (see link above).

I pulled out the inks for the Column 1: Melon, Wisteria & Harbour and the gorgeous new BRING BACK MY PACK - FOR ALWAYS special that has just been launched. 

Excitingly they've brought back the lovely papers and stamps. I have the Love Doily Stamp Set and wanted to use it with this challenge. 

I also wanted to have an antique look so I pulled out my neutral French Vanilla Cardstock and cut it to 4 inches x 5.25 inches. 

I stamped with Melon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

first and the largest because its on sale this month for MELON MANIA. 

I cleaned my stamp between Melon and Wisteria Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad with my 

Stamp Shammy. Then I stamped with Harbour ink without cleaning my ink completely off after wisteria because its a lighter similar colour. I didn't think the melon and wisteria are similar enough :) 

After Stamping the 3 doily shapes I used Harbour Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad to rub along the edges of the card to define the edges. I had a space in the bottom left corner so I chose my sentiment to fit the space. I grabbed Floral Sentiments Stamp Set for the stentiment and stamped it in Harbour Ink. 

Finishing off with Melon Pearls which are also on sale for this month only too. Melon Mania is awesome and this colour of the year will be going soon.  

Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my latest project. Hope you can join in the Colour My Heart Colour Dare Challenge #554. I'm really interested to hear what you think about my project, so I'd love you to leave a comment. See you again soon, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a challenge.

If you don't have a Close to My Heart Consultant (and you're in Australia) feel free to contact me either on this blog or via my website HERE.

Vandra Stenton, Close to My Heart Consultant, Perth Western Australia

www.vandra.closetomyheart.com.au