Thanks for joining us for the August Color Fusers Blog Hop where I am actually CASEing myself using the Latte Love Bundle.
Recently, I shared projects featuring the A Little Latte Suite on my Facebook page. I loved this simple card, and the pops of color created by coloring the coffee cups with Stampin’ Blends Markers. So today, I decided to change up the colors. The original had bright, bold colors. However, today’s project features the soft colors of the color challenge.
This card is pretty simple. Any good color combination would look great! The original featured 6 colors, and today’s features only 3. However, the project is still so sweet, with pops of color to keep it fresh and fun.
Wondering what the original project looked like? Here it is!
On the original, I stamped the latte foam using Basic Beige ink. However, on today’s project, I heat embossed the foam using clear embossing powder, then added a bit of Basic Beige ink over the top using a Blending Brush.
To Create Today’s Project:
Card Base: Thick Basic White – 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Front Layer: Basic White – 4″ x 5 1/4″
Sentiment: Basic White – 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″
Stamp (6) coffee cups in black ink on front layer. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers of choice. Stamp latte foam in Versamark ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Lightly color foam with Basic Beige ink and a Blending Brush. Adhere layer to card front. Stamp sentiment in black ink on white cardstock. Die cut with coordinating die from the Latte Love die set, and adhere inside cup with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a black twine bow, and gems as desired. Stamp sentiment inside card in black ink.
Which is Your Favorite?
Which version do you like better? The bright colors of the original, or the soft colors of the color challenge? Leave a comment below, and let me know!
Now hop along with the other Color Fuser designers! Next up is Emma Goddard, and I know you will love her project!
Or you may go back to Heather Thomas. I can’t wait to see what she has to share!
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What is Creatively Inked?
Creatively Inked is a specially designed, DIY papercrafting kit, incorporating a variety of products to create pre-designed projects. Each kit contains pre-cut/scored projects kits, a completed project to enjoy or share, detailed instructions, and an overview video, all used to create beautiful works of art.
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With each kit, you will learn different techniques, tips and tricks, allowing you to become a master at stamping in no time!
Each PDF instruction pack comes with a complete supply list, a cutting guide, step-by-step instructions, and large color photos. You will use this to create the projects in your kit, and to recreate additional projects anytime using supplies you have on hand.
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Each kit is $39 shipped, and includes the following:
about $20 in Stampin’ Up! products
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an overview video with tips & tricks
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To receive a kit, simply subscribe to Creatively Inked, and use the link provided to complete payment via Paypal. Once you are fully subscribed, you will automatically receive a kit each month. However, you may cancel at any time.
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Example: April Kit Schedule
subscription period opens on March 21st
subscription period closes on April 20th
kit supplies ordered on April 21st
kits ship around April 30th
The featured bundle will be announced ahead of time, so you have an idea of what the projects will be created with. A bonus project and sneak peek of the projects will be shared before subscriptions for each kit closes.
Can Beginner Stampers Complete these Kits?
Confident beginners to advanced stampers will enjoy creating with Creatively Inked. Each kit comes with step-by step instructions, guiding you through the creative process. There are some advanced techniques, however, most creators should be able to make beautiful projects with ease. Basic supplies and tools are needed to complete the kits, such as a paper trimmer, paper snips, die-cutting machine, adhesives, inks, etc…
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