ICS Blog Hop - Abstract Impressions Color Challenge

Welcome to our monthly Inspire, Create, and Share Blog Hop.  Today we are featuring designs that are based on this color challenge: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo.

I used the Abstract Impressions bundle for my design.  The beautiful floral die cut inspired me to try piecing the colors together.  I cut out the entire die in each of the three card stock colors.  Then I used our Paper Snips to trim out the Flirty Flamingo and Blackberry Bliss flowers.  Using a moist Stampin' Sponge dipped into multipurpose glue, I dabbed the back of each cut out flower to adhere in the same space on the full die cut of Coastal Cabana card stock.  I used the same glue technique to adhere the finished floral die cut to the Ruffle embossed Very Vanilla card stock card front.

The Very Vanilla polka dot tulle ribbon adds an airy texture beneath the sentiment label.  I trimmed the top and bottom of the Very Vanilla label to layer it on the same Blackberry Bliss label.  Each of the Flirty Flamingo flowers is accented with Wink of Stella clear glitter.  The Pearl Basic Jewels add one more touch of elegance.  Don't they look stunning against the Ruffled embossing on the card front?

I hope you will order this Abstract Impressions bundle and enjoy making creative projects with it.

Be sure to use the next button to see a creative project designed by Joni. 

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* 10 pencils in Stampin' Up! colors: 

Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy
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Monday is usually Team Swap Monday.




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Thank you for joining me today, please leave a comment to say "Hello" - it makes my day to see your comments!

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Product List

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Bundle [148348] $49.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $7.50	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $8.50	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297] $8.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Very Vanilla 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [147629] $7.50	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00	Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699] $10.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50

Color Challenge - Flourishing Phrases

Welcome!  I recently participate in a fun color challenge.  I had so much fun making this smash card project with the Flourishing Phrases stamps.

 Our challenge was to use the above colors.  Aren't they fresh and fun for spring time flowers?  I put my favorite Flourishing Phrases filigree stamp on the back design.  This is the back of the card and belly band enclosure.

Here is the front with the belly band removed.  My flower frog nicely held the card up and closed for the photos.  The large flower in Flourishing Phrases remind me of chrysanthemums.

 Here is the back of the card with the belly band removed.  I used sponge daubers to create a smudge of color for each flower on the filigree.  You can see a full list of my project supplies at the end of this post.

 Here is the card as the folds start to open.  I learned this smash card technique from Lyssa Zwolanek's website.  This design was my technique lesson for my stamp club - they loved it!

 I attached die cut flowers halfway on each of the "smashed in" folds.  You can see they are carefully layered into the folds, and open up very easily.

The card is opening further to show the beautiful peeks of color and interesting folds.

This is the card opened nearly flat.  The die cut flowers lay nicely as they float over the other half of the folds.  You can write your note on the lower portion and the top portion is stamped identical to the front.

I hope you like my smash card project and how I used the color challenge to design with this technique.

Now I have several charming cards to share with you from my teammates that participated.

April used the Lemon Zest bundle for her citrusy card.

Bird Banter is tropical perfection in Debbie's card.

Stephanie's Share What You Love stamps made a pretty design.

The every popular Jar of Love flowers made a sweet bouquet in Wendee's design.

Greta's Ribbon of Courage stamps made an encouraging card design.

There were so many wonderful designs made by our team for this color challenge.  Isn't all of this creativity inspiring?  I hope you will use our ideas to make cards with this color combination or CASE (copy and share everything) what we have designed.  Click on the Join My Team tab above if you would like to join this fun with our team.

Please contact your demonstrator with any questions.  If you don't have a demonstrator, then I am happy to help you get started with an order and be your demonstrator.  My online store is open 24 hours at http://bit.ly/shopwithJaney

If you place an order of $75-$149.99 by May 28th, with the host code above, you will receive a package of Mini Dimensionals, an appreciation gift from me.

Orders of $150+ do NOT need the host code, will get the free gift, and qualify for Stampin' Rewards.

Monday is usually Team Swap Monday.

Wednesday and Friday/Saturday feature designs made by me.

Thank you for joining me today, please leave a comment to say "Hello" - it makes my day to see your comments!

tams# 22954

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Flourish Thinlits Dies [141478] $29.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $6.50	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [126945] $6.50	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117] $8.00
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Old Olive Baker's Twine [134579] $3.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00