colour INKspiration #102

What an adorable image!  Am I right?  I knew that this would be a challenge, because it would end up being monochromatic.  This card was one of those where you have to 'trust the process'...

Here is my interpretation of this challenge, using the wonderfully bright Polished Pink from the new In Colours.  I love this stamp!  I did cut off 2 of the animals mainly because it didn't fit in the size I wanted.   

As always, a bit of versamark stamping on my background cardstock, as well as the dotty embossing folder features, isn't it subtly perfect? I can't wait to see everyone else's interpretation of this challenge.  

Happy stamping,

Rachael 

 

Freshly Made Sketches #460

 This weeks entry for the FMS challenge.  I love a simple sketch.  This was perfect for a kids birthday card that I needed this week.  

I used Granny Apple Green for the card base then versamark inked with a retired dotty stamp.  I embossed the Magenta Madness banner with a retired embossing folder. The stamp set is From All of Us which has this cute image and my current favourite birthday sentiment stamp.  Finally, I used my Granny Apple Green Stampin Blend to colour the dots on the Whisper White dotty ribbon.  

If you haven't been over to check out the sketch challenges at Freshly Made, click on the image below.  They are always fun and push your creativity.  

Happy colouring, Rachael xx

Team Challenge card #1

 I'm a member of the Inky Stampers Team for Stampin Up, headed by Tracy Bish.  Such a supportive bunch of lovely ladies with a common interest, cardmaking and stamping!  

Last night we had our first ZOOM meeting, with show and tell.  Tracy challenged us to create from a kit she sent out.  The creativity was working overtime when I sat down and put the cards together; there are 4 in total.  Here is my first card:  Most items are retired product so please don't ask me what they were!!!  BUT the idea was how much FUN it was to participate in something like this.  

This Designer Series Paper had 2 distinct 'feels' to it.  A graphic and almost masculine side featuring yellow, green and black. The other sides were soft and pretty with pinks, white and mint green.

 I used an embossing folder fo the backing black cardstock and a sentiment from the From All of Us stamp set.  The stars were from the Warm Hugs bundle, cut with the coordinating dies.  I have always loved the wide striped grosgrain ribbon that Stampin Up have from time to time.  This colour however was a challenge but in a small amount on this card, it really finished it off.  

  

I hope you drag out your retired products occasionally and look at them with fresh eyes.

Happy crafting, Rachael xx