Today is not only the last but also the fifth Tuesday of the month. This means that it’s time for a Double Challenge – Colours and a Sketch. This week I’m using the fun Crafting Forever stamp set for my project.
All three colours for the challenge have retired and I no longer have them. I’ve therefore gone with three colours that I think are the closest in the current Stampin’ Up! colour palette. The colours that I’ve gone with are Mango Melody, Pool Party and Melon Mambo.
I turned the sketch 90° because I thought the image and sentiment would work better together that way.
I had so much fun making this card and the sentiment is just ideal for us crafters. Let’s face who doesn’t feel better after a bit of crafting? Not that we really need an excuse!
Tips for the Crafting Forever card
A few techniques have been used on the card, namely
- Colour the Paint brushes in the pot using Stampin’ Write Markers.
- Stamp the pot itself onto Pool Party cardstock. Then it cut it out by hand, Lastly glue it over the image on the Whisper White oval. This is known as Paper Piecing.
For the envelope
- Stamp the whole image using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
- Insert a scrap of cardstock into the envelope under the image. This will ensure that the colour does not bleed through.
- Colour the image using Stampin’ Blends and Stampin’ Write Markers. Use the Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blend for the pot because it’s a large image and you do not want streaky colouring.
I hope you have enjoyed seeing my card. Don’t forget to check out the cards made by the rest of the design team. You can find the cards together with the link to add your card over on the CC&S blog.
Happy stamping
Fiona xx
Ways to shop and save in April
Join my Team – Choose your own starter kit. You get to choose £130 worth of product for £99 (includes P&P). You then receive a 20% discount on future orders/purchases (for at least 3 months). This is a great way to start your own Stampin’ Up! business or simply make your crafting funds go further. If you would like more information please contact me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.
Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.
Retirement List. Details of items retiring on 3 June including those being re-configured for the new Annual Catalogue are now available. Don’t leave it to the last minute because things are only available on a while supplies last basis.
Supply Lists for my Crafting Forever challenge card
Details of the products used are as follows. Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!
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Great card, Fiona! I love this set and you’ve used the colors on it wonderfully!
Love how you colored the crafty tools. Great take, Fiona!