#jarofflowers

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! This week’s inspiration is a beautiful floral print.

Blue flowers!  I love making blue flowers, even though there aren’t a whole lot of varieties shown in nature.  But, we can pretend, right?  I actually would love a bouquet of flowers in these colors!

Stampin’ Details:

• • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Misty Moonlight cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form the base card.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party was embossed with the Tasteful Texture Embossing Folder.
  • A 2-3/4 x 4 piece of Playing with Patterns Designer Paper was added across the center.
  • The Stitched So Sweetly scallop rectangle was cut from Whisper White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The jar was stamped with Memento Black Ink and the water with Pool Party Ink.  The stems were stamped with Old Olive Ink and colored with Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.  It was punched out with the Jar Builder Punch and put on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The flower bouquet was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pool Party Combo, Bermuda Bay Combo, Old Olive Combo, Seaside Spray Combo.  It was hand-cut and some Wink of Stella applied to the petals.  It was popped up on the rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on Whisper White and cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Die.  It was colored with Dark Pool Party and Dark Seaside Spray Blends then added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two Misty Moonlight In Color Enamel Dots were added to the greeting.

So do you love this non-traditional flower color as much as I do?  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!  She has some blue flowers, too!

Create stunning fall-theme cards and projects using Stampin' Up!'s  GATHERING MOMENTS BUNDLE!  The harvest-themed images featuring two large and several smaller leaves, acorns, mushrooms and heartfelt sentiments are perfect to express your gratitude and love.  The distinctive stamp style images easily create depth and texture.  We've used the gorgeous GATHERING TOGETHER 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its colorful designs for a little bit of wow! In our GATHERING MOMENTS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fall home decor projects!  See more details HERE!

Celebrate fall by creating seasonal arrangements of oak leaves, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds with Stampin' Up!'s AMBER AUTUMN BUNDLE on your cards and home decor projects!  Stamp a bunch of colorful leaves or use the detailed background die to create a leaf pattern background and add smaller leaf and wheat details!    We've used the beautiful AUTUMN TOILE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rustic designs to complement the bundle.  In our AMBER AUTUMN COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun folds that really show off the designs!  See more details HERE!

Start to deck the halls for Christmas with Stampin' Up!'s JOLLY HOLLY BUNDLE!  Use the poinsettias, bells or holly images to capture that festive spirit and then select one of the heartfelt sentiments!  You can create a textured background with the Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies that allows you to raise the cut leaves for a 3D effect!  We've used the beautiful SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its touches of gold for an even more elevated look! In our JOLLY HOLLY COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favors to get you started on your holiday giving!  See more details HERE!

Happy Thursday everyone!  Wow…these weeks really roll around quickly!  June is flying by, I guess because I was on vacation for 10 days earlier this month!  More of a working vacation vs leisure, though!  lol!  We purchased a retirement home in Florida and closed on it, then needed to completely decorate and furnish!  That has been a major job!

But…today’s Color Challenge is BEAUTIFUL!  I frequently use these colors!

Jar of Flowers

Flowers were a perfect choice for these colors…don’t you think?

Stampin’ Details:

• The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Whisper White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
• The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Melon Mambo cardstock was embossed with the Old World Paper Embossing Folder, then added on top.
• A 2-3/4 x 5 piece of In Good Taste Designer Paper was added to the front…love that tile print!
• A 1/2 x 4 piece of Mango Melody cardstock was added as an accent down the left side.
• The jar and flowers from Jar of Flowers stamp set were stamped with Memento Black Ink an colored with Light & Dark Mango Melody, Light & Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.  Then watercolored with Melon Mambo Marker.  The jar was punched with the Jar Punch and the flowers hand-cut.  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• A 1/8 x 4-1/4 strip of Granny Apple Green across was added across the front.
• It’s Your Day from Mini Mates was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Whisper White cardstock, then colored with the Blends/Markers and cut with the Tasteful Label Die.  it is added on front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Wink of Stella was added to the jar and to the tulip flowers for a little sparkle.

OK…go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Some awesome ideas!

Create stunning fall-theme cards and projects using Stampin' Up!'s  GATHERING MOMENTS BUNDLE!  The harvest-themed images featuring two large and several smaller leaves, acorns, mushrooms and heartfelt sentiments are perfect to express your gratitude and love.  The distinctive stamp style images easily create depth and texture.  We've used the gorgeous GATHERING TOGETHER 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its colorful designs for a little bit of wow! In our GATHERING MOMENTS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fall home decor projects!  See more details HERE!

Celebrate fall by creating seasonal arrangements of oak leaves, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds with Stampin' Up!'s AMBER AUTUMN BUNDLE on your cards and home decor projects!  Stamp a bunch of colorful leaves or use the detailed background die to create a leaf pattern background and add smaller leaf and wheat details!    We've used the beautiful AUTUMN TOILE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rustic designs to complement the bundle.  In our AMBER AUTUMN COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun folds that really show off the designs!  See more details HERE!

Start to deck the halls for Christmas with Stampin' Up!'s JOLLY HOLLY BUNDLE!  Use the poinsettias, bells or holly images to capture that festive spirit and then select one of the heartfelt sentiments!  You can create a textured background with the Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies that allows you to raise the cut leaves for a 3D effect!  We've used the beautiful SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its touches of gold for an even more elevated look! In our JOLLY HOLLY COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favors to get you started on your holiday giving!  See more details HERE!

Happy Thursday!  Time for another Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!  It’s a beautiful color combination this week.

I decided to use Jar of Flowers for my card.  Love the jars in different colors!

Stampin’ Details:

• The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Purple Posy cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
• The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock is embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
• A 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of In Good Taste Designer Paper was added to the bottom.
• The large jar from Jar of Flowers was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Purple Posy, Night of Navy and Coastal Cabana cardstocks and punched with the Jar Punch.  They were added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• The lids were stamped with Smoky Slate Ink on Whisper White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to the jars and the bottom.
• The flower top from Jar of Flowers was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Whisper White cardstock and colored with Purple Posy Combo, Pool Party Combo and Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends.  It was hand-cut and added to the top of the Night of Navy jar.
• Celebrate from Many Mates was stamped with Night of Navy Ink on 1/2 x 3 piece of Whisper White cardstock, then trimmed and added to the front.
• A Night of Navy Holiday Rhinestone was added to the greeting.
• The jars were covered with Wink of Stella.

LOVE how this turned out!  OK…check out the rest of the Challenge Team’s designs over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Lots of great ideas!

Create stunning fall-theme cards and projects using Stampin' Up!'s  GATHERING MOMENTS BUNDLE!  The harvest-themed images featuring two large and several smaller leaves, acorns, mushrooms and heartfelt sentiments are perfect to express your gratitude and love.  The distinctive stamp style images easily create depth and texture.  We've used the gorgeous GATHERING TOGETHER 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its colorful designs for a little bit of wow! In our GATHERING MOMENTS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fall home decor projects!  See more details HERE!

Celebrate fall by creating seasonal arrangements of oak leaves, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds with Stampin' Up!'s AMBER AUTUMN BUNDLE on your cards and home decor projects!  Stamp a bunch of colorful leaves or use the detailed background die to create a leaf pattern background and add smaller leaf and wheat details!    We've used the beautiful AUTUMN TOILE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rustic designs to complement the bundle.  In our AMBER AUTUMN COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun folds that really show off the designs!  See more details HERE!

Start to deck the halls for Christmas with Stampin' Up!'s JOLLY HOLLY BUNDLE!  Use the poinsettias, bells or holly images to capture that festive spirit and then select one of the heartfelt sentiments!  You can create a textured background with the Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies that allows you to raise the cut leaves for a 3D effect!  We've used the beautiful SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its touches of gold for an even more elevated look! In our JOLLY HOLLY COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favors to get you started on your holiday giving!  See more details HERE!