#SSINKCC31: March Color Challenge

I might be biased, but I think this is a pretty awesome color challenge. If you think so too, you should play along with us at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! If you don't blog, you can also post to Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, etc using #SSINKCC31.

I may or may not be a little behind on mailing out birthday cards, so I'm trying to get caught up. I love the font of the Happy Birthday in the new set, That Thing You Did. I also pulled out an old favorite that I haven't inked up in awhile, Blended Bloom. I embossed the flower with Winter White embossing powder using Versamark and my Heat Tool. 

Of these three colors, Lost Lagoon is my favorite. To make the layer stand out a bit more, I used the Boho Chic textured impressions embossing folder. In addition to stamping the greeting in Rich Razzleberry classic ink on the Pink Pirouette card base, I also added three Rich Razzleberry Brights candy dots. 

New Catalog Countdown: Cucumber Crush

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here! The 2015-2016 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is live! Today is also the last day you can purchase any of the retiring products from the 2014-2015 catalog and the 2015 Occasions catalog.

Today is also the day that we're featuring the last of the new 2015-2017 In Colors. The color du jour is Cucumber Crush. It's a very vibrant green, and perhaps the best green that we currently offer. You can click that big #1 at the top of this post to see how the rest of the SSInkspiration Design Team is "crushing" on this color.

You can also check out the links below to see how I featured the other 4 new colors.
Watermelon Wonder
Mint Macaron
Tip Top Taupe
Delightful Dijon

• So Saffron card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Cucumber Crush layer - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Blended Bloom stamp set
• Cucumber crush ink
• Vellum cardstock - 2-1/2" x 3"
• Feel Goods stamp set
• Subtles Candy Dots (So Saffron)

Don't have a copy of the new catalog yet? Message me your address and I'll get one in the mail to you! 

Photo Inspiration

I dislike having to make a sympathy card, especially when it's for someone I'm close to. Regardless, a lot of love went in to the coloring of this card.

• Daffodil Delight card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Blended Bloom stamp set
• Lost Lagoon ink
• Daffodil Delight Blendabilities
• Bloom With Hope stamp set
• Moonlight DSP stack
• Whisper White cardstock
• Lost Lagoon Taffeta Ribbon

Check out the photo that inspired this color combination at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. 

June Color Challenge

I'll admit when I created this color challenge I took an easy out. Since June is "wedding month," or used to be anyway, I thought, "why not Blushing Bride?" Of course, I had to make it a challenge, and pairing it with Soft Suede and Daffodil Delight was a bit of a stretch for me personally.

I was at the Dirty Kanza 200 finish line Saturday, and kept thinking of all the dirty riders coming across the finish line. The weather was nicer this year, but in previous years it has rained and they were muddy when they finished. That made me think of Gorgeous Grunge. That led me to my background.

My decision for the greeting came from talking with one of the riders after he finished. I asked how it was; and he began to document every misfortune he had had. While he wasn't happy because his day had not been perfect; I still in awe of his wonderful accomplishment. "Dude, you just rode 200 miles of Flint Hills gravel in 13 hours in the Kansas sun. You did a great job!" This just goes to show that everyone's perspective can be different.

The flower is the new Blended Bloom stamp. Coloring it took me back to my childhood and how relaxing coloring can be. I used the Blender Pen with the Blushing Bride ink for the petals; and then the Blushing Bride marker for the outside of the petals for a little extra dimension to the flower.

I'd love to hear your perspective about a wonderful part of your life that's not perfect. Drop me a line the comment below, or send me an email if you don't want it public.

We would love to have you join the Color Challenge with us this month at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Perfect Pennants Clear-mount Stamp Set

$21.95

Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

$6.95

Neutrals Candy Dots

$5.95

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