Color Dare #256--Black, White, Pomegranate, Peacock and Juniper

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  Black, White, Pomegranate, Peacock and Juniper.  Of course if you don't have these CTMH colors yet you can substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!

My card features Birthday Sparkles sentiment, For You Darling flowers and patterned paper from Jack PML card.

My floral array was stamped with Black ink (I created a mask to get the three connected) and sponged with Pomegranate ink.  I didn't like how dark it was so I brightened it up by creating white dots with the Chalk marker.  I fussy cut it and dipped it into Versamark ink and embossed with Polysparkle Tinsel embossing powder (retired CTMH) to give it a glossy look.  Here is a close up photo:

Here is our color palette for this week's challenge:

Just click on the color graphic to get to see what the rest of the fabulous Color Dare Design Team has to inspire you.  Our challenge will end Thursday evening, August 17.  We can't wait to see what you create!

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
     Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes
     A Bit More Time to Craft #49--Anything Goes
     Love to Craft--Anything Goes
     World Wide Open Design Team Challenge--                       Anything Goes
     Sunny Day Crafting #47--Flowers

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Birthday Sparkles with MFT Sketch #342

A while ago I had colored the birthday candles with Nuvo Glitter Markers without any plan to finish a card with it until I saw this perfect sketch by My Favorite Things.

Products used:

     Uptown Fundamentals paper

     Birthday Sparkles

     Sapphire CS

     Tonic Celebration Candles Die

     Nuvo Glitter Markers

       Delicata Gold Ink 

Here is the fabulous My Favorite Things sketch that inspired my card layout:

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges:

     Seize the Birthday--Optional Add Splatter

     Create and Inspire Challenges #64--Anything                   Goes

     Love to Craft--Anything Goes

     A Perfect Time to Craft--Anything Goes

     Happy Little Stampers--Anything Goes with Dies

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Flower Market Sailboat Card for Freshly Made Sketch #276

My Navy son is having a birthday next week so I thought he would appreciate this sailboat birthday card.  I followed Freshly Made Sketch #276.

After I took this picture I was inspired to add a little Meridian Blue Twinkling H2O watercolor paint to make the sentiment stand out more.  I'm not sure which one I prefer--which do you like better?

Close to My Heart products used:

     Flower Market Cricut cartridge

     Regatta paper (retired)

     Pomegranate CS

     Cashmere CS

     Outdoor Denim marker (retired) to color flag

     Sky CS (retired)

     Hello Paradise wave stamp (retired)

     Birthday Sparkles stamp

     Ranger White Embossing Powder

     Versamark Ink

     3D Foam Tape

Here is the fabulous sketch I followed:

   

Other challenges entered:

     Seize the Birthday--Inlay Die cuts optional

     Inspiration Destination #122--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

     

     

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Sketch #306 Birthday Card

Today I'm sharing a card which features Peacock feathered glitter paper and a Happy Birthday sentiment.  The embellishments are actually buttons I cut off from Close to My Heart stamp pouches and drizzled with Grape Sherbert Nuvo Crystal Drops to form purple hearts.  Check out how I removed the buttons here.

My inspiration for this card came from Try Stampin' on Tuesday Sketch #306 which I rotated 90 degrees.

Close to My Heart products used:

      White Daisy CS

       Lagoon CS

       Gypsy CS (retired)

       Birthday Sparkles stamp

       Gypsy Ink

Other products:

       Thin craft foam to pop up sentiment panel

        Nuvo Crystal Drops--Grape Sherbert

        Peacock Feather Glitter paper (Recollections)

I'm also sharing this card at 

       Sunny Day Crafting--Anything Goes

       Seize the Birthday--Optional--Dashing and/or Doodling

       Inspiration Destination--Anything Goes
       NBUS #10--never used items on my card are Grape Sherbert Crystal Drops and Birthday Sparkles stamp 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

Twist and Pop Card for Color Dare #226--Peacock, Glacier, Black and White Daisy

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge!  We have a wonderful year of great color challenges lined up for you.  This week we are inviting you to try out all and only these Close to My Heart colors:  Peacock, Glacier, Black and White Daisy.  (Of course if you don't have these CTMH colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!)

My card has a special surprise inside--when you open it a special panel jumps into view.  (To make one of these fun cards check out this great video.)

Close to My Heart products used:

      White Daisy CS

      Peacock CS

      Black CS

      Glacier CS

      Zoe paper (retired)

      Dreamin' Big Cardmaking stamps and Thin Cut                 Dies

      Birthday Sparkles stamps

      Peacock Ink

      Glacier Ink

      Black Shin Han Touch Marker

      Peacock Green Shin Han Touch Marker

      White Shimmer Trim

      Clear Shimmer Brush

Other products

      Cricut Design Space--to draw "Sensational 70"                banner

      Cricut Gold pen

      Thin Craft Foam (underneath butterflies)

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

     Seize the Birthday--Anything Goes

     Fab 'n Funky challenges--birthday with a number

     Paper Craft Crew Challenges--Birthday

     

Please head on over to the Color Dare Blog.  Just click on the Color Graphic to get to the Color Dare site to be inspired by what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to share with you.

We sure hope you can find the time to share your creations with us over at the Color Dare blog.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

      

Addicted to Stamps #21--Make Your Mark

Welcome back to another Addicted to Stamps and More challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to "Make Your Mark" with markers, paints, ink or whatever.  My card was made for my cat loving friend Diane following the Paper Players sketch #15. 

 

Here is a closeup photo so you can see the sparkly layer of Clear Shimmer Brush applied to the relaxing kitty.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
      Sea Glass CS     
     New England Ivy Green CS
     Spring Iris CS
     Birthday Sparkles Stamp
     New England Ivy Ink
     Black Memento Ink
     Clear Shimmer Brush
     Cozy Cat stamp (retired)
     Grey Wool Marker (retired)
     Spring Iris Marker (retired)
     Green Chiffon Marker (retired)
     Golden Ember Marker (retired)
     3D Foam Tape

Other:   Paw Print paper--unknown source

Here is the Paper Play Sketch that inspired my card:

 

We would love to have you play along!  Click on the graphic below to get to the ATSM blog and check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.

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Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie