Thanks for hopping with us for the April Color Fusers Blog Hop! We have another beautiful color challenge to share today, and I am using a lot of Last Chance products for today’s project, including the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs Bundles.
I am also sharing a sneak peek of a new die set arriving next month!
For this project, I chose to keep the colors soft, by using Petal Pink as the main color. I pulled in Crumb Cake as a neutral, and added pops of color with Shy Shamrock and Secret Sea. Using one main color makes it easy to coordinate everything.
Last Chance List
Every other month, Stampin’ Up! updates the Last Chance section of the online store with close-out items, some with large discounts. This list was just updated with TONS of new items from the Annual and January – April Mini Catalogs.
For today’s project, I used almost all retiring products: 2 bundles, ribbon, and one of my favorites, Iridescent Foil Gems. And Shy Shamrock is also retiring! It’s such a fresh green, and has been one of my favorites. Grab it now, or any of the other 2024-2026 In Color items, before they sell out.
Coloring Tips
I love the line art images in the Gallery Blooms Stamp Set. They are so elegant, and easy to color. I like to use the detail lines provided by the artist to guide me for shading. For this project, I used 2 different coloring methods:
- First, I smooshed a clear block onto my Petal Pink ink pad, then used my Wink of Stella to lift color.
- Starting along the bottom of the flower, I used the flicking technique with my Wink of Stella. This provides the darker color on the flowers..
- Next, I smooshed my clear block onto my Petal Pink pad again, and used my Water Painter to dilute it.
- Using my Water Painter, I quickly colored the whole flower. This softens the lines from the Wink of Stella and fills in the rest of the flower. Use caution not to over color, because it can cause the Crumb Cake ink flower image to bleed. Use this also to splatter on the Very Vanilla oval die cut.
- Last, I smooshed my clear block onto my Shy Shamrock pad, and used my Water Painter to dilute it before coloring the leaves and stems.
Sneak Peek
I could not resist pulling out the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. They are perfect for this project! All of them are gorgeous, with beautiful edges, pierced detail, and the ability to layer. These dies are part of a suite called Silly Old Bear, and has a coordinating stamp set by the same name.
These dies will be a must! If you live in the United States, get these gems starting May, 5th before they are gone!
To Create This Project
- Petal Pink Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Crumb Cake Cardstock to die cut largest oval die
- Very Vanilla for the oval layer, flower accent and sentiment
- Very Vanilla layer and DSP accent strips for inside
Randomly stamp large floral image from the Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set all over DSP layer in Petal Pink ink. Splatter with Secret Sea Stampin’ Blends, and adhere to card front. Wrap a piece of ribbon around larger oval die cut and tie ends together with a twine bow. Stamp frame on Very Vanilla layer and flower in Crumb Cake ink. Color flower as above, and die cut both elements. Splatter Very Vanilla oval with Petal Pink ink, then crumb cake oval. Adhere ovals to card front. Adhere flower to card front. Stamp sentiment from Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set in Secret Sea ink. Trim down and adhere to card front. Embellish with Gold Gems. Add a Very Vanilla layer and DSP inside card.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today for the Color Fusers Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed my Last Chance Product inspired card. Hop along with the rest of the Color Fusers to see more amazing projects!
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