Stamping with Michelle

Michelle's Color Inspiration #3

Today's color combo comes from a card that I posted a couple of months ago. Like most color combinations the look of the card can really change depending on what color is most prominent.  In this card, the Real Red words stand out the most which makes the overall look feel heavier than if I'd used the red on say just one of the flowers.  What if I'd done the words in Blushing Bride?  How do you think that would have changed the look?  It's fun to think about!

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Happy stamping!

Michelle

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Michelle's Color Inspiration #2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's color combo is a dramatic combination that can go from elegant to playful.  I used it on this card above made with the Art Gallery set. I chose to make the Pretty Peacock more prominent which retained the dramatic feel.  For a lighter feel, use Pretty Peacock as an accent color and use more Bumblebee.

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code MA9NMEQ2 in the month of April, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Hydrangea Haven bundle for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

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Michelle's Color Inspiration #1

 

Have you ever sat down to stamp and have a hard time getting started because you just don't know what colors to use?  Yeah, me too.  I thought I would start a new blog series in which I share some of the color combinations that I've been using.  I'll use samples that I've previously posted and talk about the colors I used.

For this inaugural post, I've got this sample I created using A Touch of Ink.  Although you can no longer get the stamp set, I wanted to share it anyway because I really like the pop that the Granny Apple Green brings to the design. It's a little unexpected, but it works well to make the combination visually appealing.  View the original post with complete supply lists here.

 

You can place an order on my website by clicking the Online Ordering button above.  When you use hostess code UV7PH9R9 in the month of March, I will send you my tutorial featuring six cards using the Fine Art Floral bundle for free.  If your order is over $150, please don't use the hostess code so you can keep the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  I will send you the tutorial automatically.

Happy stamping!

Michelle

Make sure you check out my March Virtual Stamp Club.  New members are welcome anytime!

 

 

 

 

 

The April Paper Pumpkin kit will have you looking forward to summer while also giving you the opportunity to share your love of stamping with some of the kids in your life.  Subscribe by April 10 to make sure you don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

 

For a limited time, get the Hey Chick Bundle or its companion bundle, Hey Birthday Chick.  View the details here of visit my website

Today's Tiles Color Challenge

Materials: 

Stamps: Today's Tiles

Inks: Magenta Madness, Bumblebee and Coastal Cabana

Card Stock:

    Magenta Madness - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

    Coastal Cabana - 5 1/4" x 4 and 3" x 3"

    Whisper White - 5 1/8' x 3 7/8" and 3" x 3"

    Bumblebee - 3" x 3"

Accessories:  Field Tiles Dies, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Marvelous Magenta 1/4" ribbon

I was doing a bunch of stamping today, and I had seen the Color Challenge #345 on the Hand Stamped Sentiments Blog, and I decided to create a card to meet the challenge.  The challenge was to use the colors Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness and Bumblebee.

As I was looking through my stamps, deciding which set to use, I saw the Field Tiles set which I'd gotten but not played with yet and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to break it out.  Oh my goodness, too much fun!  I used the Stamparatus to help me stamp the tiles on the background and it worked slick as could be.  Another tip I have is that I used the adhesive sheets on the back of the Coastal Cabana die cut tile and it made adhering it to the Bumblebee layer super easy.

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Happy stamping!

Michelle

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Color Inspiration is everywhere!

A couple of weeks ago, I thought it would be fun to troll the internet for various pictures that I could gather color inspiration from.  I found a bunch and I started putting them up on Pinterest.  Yesterday, I thought it would be fun to start blogging them.

Here is a picture I found on the Home Decorators website of some bedding and the colors I pulled from it:

I love the calm effect you get from putting these colors together.  I sat down to design a card with these colors, and it screamed masculine to me.   This is what I came up with:

•     The Open Sea                                123030 (W)/123032 (C)    $26.95 (W)/$18.95 (C)
•     Teeny Tiny Wishes                         115370 (W)/127802 (C)    $36.95 (W)/127802 (C)
•     River Rock Card Stock                    108640    $6.95
•     Early Espresso Card Stock               119686 $6.95
•     Very Vanilla Card Stock                 101650    $6.95
•     Baja Breeze Card Stock                 111352    $6.95
•     River Rock Ink Pad                        126977    $5.95
•     Early Espresso Ink Pad                   126974    $5.95
•     Baja Breeze Ink Pad                     126960    $5.95
•     Big Shot                                      113439    $99.95
•     Square Lattice Embossing Folder   119976    $7.95
•     7/8" Cotton Ribbon                      127844    $7.95
•     Stampin' Distress Tool                  127562    $4.95
•     Stampin' Dimensionals                 104430    $3.95

What do you think?  Isn't this a great combination?  Well, if you love this combo, you'll want to act fast.  River Rock and Baja Breeze are two of the colors that are retiring at the end of next month.  The retiring colors are available while supplies last, and it is impossible to predict what is going to sell out and how soon.

To help you stock up, Stampin' Up! is running a free shipping promotion this weekend, April 6-8.  All orders placed during this time qualify for free shipping, with no minimums!  There has never been a better time to stock up on those colors that are retiring.  And, don't forget ink refills!  Our new pads are fabulous, but they do require more regular reinking to stay in fabulous condition.

You can access my store by clicking here.  For every $25 you purchase this weekend, you will get an entry into a drawing to receive some of the new colors when they are released.  The exact prizes will be determined by the amount of the orders placed.

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Color Combo #4

Well, I think it is high time I resurrect a past feature....the Color Combos!  I have actually had this card sitting on my computer table ready for this post for longer than I am willing to admit!

First, here is the color combo:

I honestly don't remember where  I had picked up the inspiration for this combo.  I may have flipped through the color coach, but it was too long ago.

Here is the sample I created with this combo:

Materials: Circle Circus and Curly Cute

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, River Rock, Baja Breeze and Whisper White

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze and Early Espresso

Accessories: 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/4" scallop circle punch and 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, Early Espresso 3/8" taffeta ribbon, Clear rhinestones, 1/16" circle punch and Stampin' Dimensionals

I did this card before Christmas, but it is actually a great color combo for this time of year.  It is a muted without being depressing!  It would also make a great color combo for a masculine card.

I'd love to see what you do with this color combo.  Email me a photo of your creations, and I'd love to share them!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Color Combo Challenge #3

It's Friday, and it's time for another color challenge!  I got the inspiration for this week's color challenge from a dried flower arrangement at church.  Shhh!  Don't tell anyone!

It's a nice fall combination! And, here is the sample I created to go with it:

Materials: French Foliage and A Word for You

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Riding Hood Red, Garden Green and Very Vanilla

Ink: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Riding Hood Red and Early Espresso

Accessories: Regals brads

I have to say that I am having so much fun with French Foliage stamp set!  If you haven't ordered it yet, you don't know what you are missing!  This stamp set is in the Holiday mini catalog, so is only guaranteed available though January 3.  Click the Shop Online button on the left side of the screen to get to my online ordering

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Color Combo Challenge #2

It is color combo challenge time!  I am actually enjoying the fair today with my family, but through the wonder of modern technology, I am able to still bring you this post!  Here is my color challenge for today:

Aren't they fun fall colors?  And, here is the sample I created with them:

Materials: Autumn Splendor

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard and Confetti White

Ink: Bravo Burgundy and More Mustard classic; Versamark pad

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, Old Olive Satin ribbon, Scallop Square punch, Aquapainters, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is a stamp set that I got last fall and never really had time to play with.  I took it out last night to create this card, and I am very pleased!  The background was created by embossing the leaves with clear embossing powder.  I love the look that that gives a background.  Very classy!  The main leaf, I stamped with Bravo Burgundy and then watercolored with More Mustard.  The mustard and burgundy blended, to give a lovely look to the leave.

So, what do you think?  I'd love to see what you come up with for this color challenge!  Do share with me!

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Introducing.....Color Combo Challenges

I am really excited to announce a new feature here on my blog.  I love anything that can help jumpstart my creativity, so I thought that it would be fun to start featuring color combos that I have come up with, in the hopes that it will jumpstart YOUR creativity!  I am hoping to hold this feature every other week on Fridays.  I will post the color combo and then I will show you the card that I created with that color combo.  Are you ready?  Da ta da da.....

Aren't they fun?  This combo actually came straight from my head!  I wanted a fun combo that said fall, without using my recent standbys of Cajun Craze and Cherry Cobbler!  I couldn't quite pull myself away from Early Espresso, though!

Here's my sample with this combo:

Stamp set: Autumn Harvest and A Word for You

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Pear pizzazz and Confetti Cream

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz and Basic Gray

Accessories: Large Scalloped Oval punch, Wide Oval punch, 1/16" circle punch, 5/16" Neutrals brads, Linen Thread, Aquapainters and Stampin' Dimensionals

 

I had a lot of fun with this combo and I even created a second card with it that I'm showing at a workshop tonight.  I hope you enjoy this combo, too!  Now here's the challenge part...create a card and email it to me.  I will draw from all the entries and send you a little gift ***  Your card may even be featured here on my blog!

***US and non-demos only, please!

 Happy Stamping!

Michelle