Welcome to the July 2024 Color Fusers Blog Hop where we are sharing a really fun color challenge – black and white with a color of choice! I chose to feature a pop of red by using Poppy Parade with the Inspirational Sketches stamp set.
I love pairing reds with black and white, perhaps because red is my favorite color. Not necessarily my favorite Stampin’ Up! color, but definitely one I love. When I saw this color challenge, I knew I would keep it simple by choosing a line art stamp set with just a little coloring, to really showcase the artwork of the stamps.
The Inspirational Sketches stamp set has a unique look which I love. It is named perfectly, as it really does look sketched!
When designing this month’s project, my first thought was definitely a Basic White card base. But after thinking about it, I decided to challenge myself by using Basic Black, which completely changed up the look.
What I love most is how the Basic White label really allows the artwork to pop against the black, which sets it perfectly for the Poppy Parade watercoloring on the mushroom tops!
I used some splatters of Wink of Stella to brighten up the dark background. This allowed the woodgrain embossed layer, made with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder, to shine through.
To Create this Project
- Cardbase – Basic Black cut 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
- Front layer – Basic Black cut 3 3/4″ x 5″ and embossed
- Label – Basic White
- Sentiment – Poppy Parade trimmed to fit
Tie white Baker’s Twine around embossed layer twice and tie a bow offset to the left. Splatter with Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, then adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp image on largest rectangle die-cut white label in black ink. Watercolor image with Poppy Parade ink. Stamp sentiment on scrap of Poppy Parade cardstock and trim to size. Adhere to card front. Embellish with gems.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today to see the black and white projects shared for the Color Fusers July 2024 Blog Hop! I hope you hop along with the rest of the Color Fusers design team. I know you will be inspired to create something beautiful!
Next up is my talented friend Emma Goddard from the UK.
Or you may go back to see what Heather Thomas has to share, I know it will be amazing!
