Inspire.Create. STAMPING CHALLENGES Challenge#220 Single Layer Card

 Hello and welcome to the Inspire.Create Stamping Challenge. I am Karen Farquhar from Australia. Today we have been set a colour challenge. For this challenge we have to create a card using a single layer.

For my card I have used Stampin' Up!'s card and die bundle 'Ouch'. I fun get well set.

 

I always find it difficult to resist adding dimension to my projects, so I challenged myself to create the illusion of depth instead. To achieve this, I stamped my Band-Aid images onto copy paper, carefully hand-cut them, and used them as masks while stamping the remaining images. This masking technique creates the impression that the Band-Aids have been casually tipped out of their packet, naturally overlapping one another.

I have to admit, though—I broke the challenge rules just a little! Instead of stamping directly onto the card base, I stamped the design on a Basic White card front and then layered it onto a Lemon Lime Twist card base. Maybe it's bending the rules rather than breaking them, but the Basic White layer gives the design a beautiful frame which coordinates with the colourful Band-Aids. I hope you’ve enjoyed my project today and feel inspired to join in the challenge!

You can find even more inspiration from our talented design team over on the Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenges website.

We’d absolutely love to see your creations—be sure to submit your projects here by 10am Sunday (UK time).

Below are the products I’ve used for today’s project. If you’re based in Australia and would like to purchase them, simply click on the product thumbnails to visit my online store. 

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Inspire.Create. STAMPING CHALLENGES Colour Challenge Challenge #219

 Hello and welcome to the Inspire.Create Stamping Challenge. I am Karen Farquhar from Australia. Today we have been set a colour challenge. For this challenge our colour combination is yellow, pink and orange.



For my submission I have chosen Stampin' Up! colours Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger in various shades. The stamp and die bundle is Stampin' Up!s  Splash and Relax. 
How inappropriate for the miserable weather we are having here on Australia's East Coast.
Although I shouldn't complain given the heat wave people are suffering through in Europe at the moment. My heart goes out to you.





The Splash & Relax Stamp set is a '2 step stamp set' which took me a little while to figure out.
With the beach balls and swim tubes segment shaped stamps I stamped full strength colours first and then with the round images I used their stamped-off colour over the top. The coordinating dies are so very cute, with sun glasses, handles for the swim tubes, thongs (flip flops), a sun visor, and sun lotion. All essential for a day in the sun.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my project today and feel inspired to join in the challenge!
You can find even more inspiration from our talented design team over on the Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenges website.

We’d absolutely love to see your creations—be sure to submit your projects here by 10am Sunday (UK time).

Below are the products I’ve used for today’s project. If you’re based in Australia and would like to purchase them, simply click on the product thumbnails to visit my online store. 


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Inspire.Create. STAMPING CHALLENGES Animals/Creatures Challenge #218

Hello and welcome to the Inspire.Create Stamping Challenge. I am Karen Farquhar from Australia. Today we have been set the theme challenge Animals/Critters. I couldn't call myself an Aussie if I didn't  showcase one of our unique to Australia darling Koala Bears.

This little fellow is one of the cute animals/critters included in Stampin' Up's! June Product of the Month stamp set 'Wild Bunch'.  With every order of $125 or more you can purchase this stamp set for $9.



Below we have more critters from the Wild Bunch stamp Set.







Measurements are as follows:
Card Base cardstock: 4" x 11" scored at 1-3/4", 3-1/2", 51/4", 7"
Cardstock insert: 3"x6" scored at 3" 
DSP x2:  1-1/2"x 3-3/4" for base card panels
DSP:     2-3/4"x 2-3/4'' for front of V insert
Coordinating cardstock:  2-/7/8"x 2-7/8" for V inside panel of insert
Basic white: 2-3/4"x2-3/4" for inside message V panel

I hope you’ve enjoyed my projects today and feel inspired to join in the challenge!
You can find even more inspiration from our talented design team over on the Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenges website.

We’d absolutely love to see your creations—be sure to submit your projects here by 10am Sunday (UK time).

Below are the products I’ve used for today’s project. If you’re based in Australia and would like to purchase them, simply click on the product thumbnails to visit my online store.

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Inspire.Create. STAMPING CHALLENGES Sketch Challenge #217

Hello and welcome to another Inspire.Create Stamping Challenge. I am Karen Farquhar from Australia. This week we have a fun sketch challenge for you.



Of course, as with all our challenges, you can use any part of the theme or sketch to inspire your creation!

For my card, I followed the sketch exactly and paired basic white cardstock with the beautiful Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper for a fresh and pretty look. The sketch also inspired me to pull out my Perennial Postage Dies to incorporate into the design.

I had so much fun bringing this card together and I hope it inspires you to join the challenge and get creative too!






You can find even more inspiration from our talented design team over on the Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenges website.

We’d absolutely love to see your creations—be sure to submit your projects here by 10am Sunday (UK time).

Below are the products I’ve used for today’s project. If you’re based in Australia and would like to purchase them, simply click on the product thumbnails to visit my online store.

Plus we have a brand new catalog for you. You can view the catalogue by clicking on the cover photo to the right of this page. 



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Inspire.Create. STAMPING CHALLENGES Challenge#216 Black and White Challenge

Hello and a big, crafty welcome to another Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenge! I’m Karen Farquhar, joining you from Australia. 
This week, we’re embracing the elegance of a classic Black & White challenge — you could definitely call it a colour challenge with a stylish twist! We can’t wait to see the striking creations you come up with. 


I used this challenge as the perfect opportunity to create three masculine cards — something I never seem to have enough of on hand! 😊






For my cards I have used the Faux Fractured or Faux Shutter design.
Karen Titus has kindly posted instructions on her website here. Thank you Karen.



The stamp set is the 'Ready, Set, Go' set from Stampin' Up! and the papers are Stampin' Up!'s 'Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper.'



I hope you’ve enjoyed my project today and feel inspired to join in the challenge! I can't wait to see what you create.

You can find even more inspiration from our talented design team over on the Inspire.Create. Stamping Challenges website.

We’d absolutely love to see your creations—be sure to submit your projects here by 10am Sunday (UK time).

Below are the products I’ve used for today’s project. If you’re based in Australia and would like to purchase them, simply click on the product thumbnails to visit my online store.

Plus we have a brand new catalog for you. You can view the catalogue by clicking on the cover photo to the right of this page.

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