BIG, RED, BLENDED BLOOM - FOR THE CHALLENGE #18

I couldn't resist the challenge Lesley has set this fortnight; this colour combination is right up my alley!

I have used both the sketch and the colour combo to make a card for my sister-in-law (whose birthday was over a week ago, but she knows I love her!):

The flower I've used as my focal point was one I coloured when I first bought my Blendabilities ... I have quite a few that I am yet to add to projects!  I used my "Blendies" to colour the rhinestone in the centre of the flower, too.  The Whisper White panel in the background has been stamped first with the leaves from Kinda Eclectic, in Crumb Cake ink.  I felt it needed a bit more 'oomph', so then overstamped in Early Espresso using the foliage from Choose Happiness.  I really like the contrast of the fine line detail, against the more solid leaves.  As I tend to do, I went a bit overboard with the number of stamp sets used on one card - I really need to focus on using only one or two sets, I think!

Listed below are all the current Stampin' Up! products used to make this card; if you click on any image, you'll be taken to my online store.

 

 

 

 

Product List

Blended Bloom Wood Stamp Set [135906] $20.95	Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135347] $48.95	Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134198] $30.95	A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [131059] $36.95	Flamingo Lingo Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134306] $28.95
Clear Block C [118486] $11.95	Clear Block D [118485] $13.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $9.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment [130995] $20.95	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $9.95
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $9.95	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $9.95	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $11.95	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $14.95	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $11.95
Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $11.95	Brights Designer Series Paper Stack [130134] $37.95	Big Shot Die-Cut Machine [113439] $149.95	Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies [127003] $42.95	Large Oval Punch [119855] $27.95
Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $29.95	Owl Punch [118074] $29.95	Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon [132982] $11.95	Early Espresso 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134582] $11.95	Sponge Daubers [133773] $8.95
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.95

RICH RAZZLEBERRY BLENDED BLOOM

I have, scattered all over my table, a variety of coloured Blended Bloom flowers.  This new stamp, coming out in our Stampin' Up! catalogue on 1st July, is a whole lot of fun to colour with Blendabilities (the new alcohol based markers).  I have lots coloured, ready to mount on cards!

When I was ready to make a card with the flower I'd coloured with Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities, I consulted my Color Coach for some ideas of other colours to use.  I've gone with muted tones of grey and black, and have to say I LOVE the end result - it looks so elegant.

Stamps: Blended Bloom (out 1st July), Kinda Eclectic (out 1st July), Sassy Salutations

Card: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

DSP: Moonlight Designer Series Paper stack (out 1st July)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Versamark inkpad, Rich Razzleberry stampin' pad, Basic Gray stampin' pad, Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities (out 1st July)

Other: White Stampin' Emboss powder, Large Basic Rhinestone (coloured with Blendabilities), Antique Brads, Whisper White Organza ribbon, paper snips, sponge daubers

 

 

 



STAMPIN' UP! MOONLIGHT BLENDED BLOOM

I have been having a play with some new goodies that will be available to purchase from the new Stampin' Up! catalogue going live on 1st July.  One of the many perks of being a demonstrator is the ability to pre-order a range of items ahead of the catalogue release date, which is pretty exciting for those of us who are obsessed with Stampin' Up!

The Blended Bloom stamp is so much fun to colour with the new Blendabilities (alcohol-based markers).  Here I've coloured the flower with the Rich Razzleberry selection (three shades) of Blendabilities.  I've opened my pad of Moonlight Designer Series Paper, and seriously LOVE it!!  Here you can see two of the new "In Colors", Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey:

Stamps: Blended Bloom (avail. 1st July), Kinda Eclectic(avail 1st July), Gifts of Kindness

Card: Blackberry Bliss (avail. 1st July), Whisper White

DSP: Moonlight Designer Series Paper stack (avail. 1st July)

Ink: Memento Black inkpad, Sahara Sand and Blackberry Bliss stampin' pads, Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities (avail. 1st July)

Other: Basic Rhinestones (coloured with Blendabilities), Blackberry Bliss stitched satin ribbon (avail. 1st July), Modern Label punch, sponge dauber, paper snips, glue dots