Card Challenges

A Welcoming Window

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Today I have a card that is for another, new to me, card challenge. This challenge, this is challenge #149 from The Card Concept. They post a new inspiration photo every two weeks. From that Inspiration Photo the options are endless and go as far as your mind can take it. They have a set definition of several design styles for you to use to help classify your creation, just tell them what design style(s) you are shooting for and what you pulled from the inspiration photo. Then they select a winner and a couple of others.

I guess this card falls into the Clean and Layered department? Maybe Clean and Graphic? It is just what came out of my head….

For me the colors, teal and orange/rust, where an immediate draw, then the window and the floral draperies. I have a Stampin’ Up! Set called Welcoming Windows that made certain it was front and center. Then there is a Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper set called Fine Art Designer Series Paper that is the perfect answer to the color scheme in the inspiration photo. We are off to the races now sports fans. The colors I used are Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Terra Cotta Tile and Crumb Cake. I shaded the window a bit with Light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Marker. This card is a bit busier than I am used to creating but the floral pattern in this DSP was absolutely perfect, and had to get in on this. I like what actually ended up glued down. I think in hind sight, I should have stamped the brick and pots in Terra Cotta Tile color rather than Cajun Craze, to offer a bit more continuity in the color scheme, but I am mostly satisfied. What do you think?

Thanks again for stopping by and spending a bit of your time with me. I hope you enjoyed learning about how this card came together. Hopefully you were even inspired just a bit. Below are pictured links to all the items used for this card, click the link of the item to be taken to my online store where you can learn more about each item. I will return soon with something new. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy and without doubt, keep on crafting, exploring and creating.

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JULY: Painted Petals


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Craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

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    Product List

    Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

    Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad
    [126965]
    $6.50

    2024-2026 Annual Catalog is now live!

    Join my Stampin’ Up! Team and fill your starter kit with 2024-2026 In-Color products for Free through 31 May 2024.

    Between 1–31 May, Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offer for anyone who becomes a demonstrator! Join my team and receive FOUR brand new In Color products in your Starter Kit at no additional cost. These products include:

    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ (21.6 x 27.9 cm) Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

    Altogether, you’ll get the four In Color products, your choice of $125 worth of products, free shipping, and free business supplies for just $99! Being a part of Stampin’ Up!’s creative community also comes with several perks, including early access to products, special discounts, earning product credit, exclusive trainings, demonstrator-only events, and so much more!

    As a demonstrator, I am here to help you throughout the join process and beyond. If becoming a demonstrator is something that you are interested in, please reach out! I am excited to answer all your questions and help get you started on your creative journey.

    May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit

    About the Kit:

    JULY: Painted Petals


    Subscribe 11 June–10 July by clicking here!


    Craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


    • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
    • Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
    • Precut paper pieces and embellishments
    • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
    Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

      Paper Pumpkin Exclusive July – September Coordinating Add-on Die

      Subscribers can also shop the exclusive Every Celebration Dies, which coordinates with April, May and June.

      164991 Paper Pumpkin Every Celebration Dies.

      Paper Pumpkin Subscription information:

      Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June–10 July by clicking here!

      Paper Pumpkin Subscription Options

      Shop Online Exclusives – Products NOT found in the catalog

      Exclusive and All-inclusive Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! No Subscription required

      Comments





      03/01/2021 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you so much for the great blog and description of your card process based on our inspiration photo! A very unique and fun card. All the best from The Card Concept!



      03/01/2021 at 12:04 PM

      Love your take on our challenge! The colors with the window look fabulous- we are thrilled that you joined us at The Card Concept and hope you can play along again soon!



      Let me know your thoughts?