Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Color Challenge Week 23 - Blackberry Bliss

 

Welcome to Week 23 of the Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Color Challenge and this week we are showcasing Blackberry Bliss from the Neutrals Collections. This beautiful purple is so versatile and I can't wait to share what I created with it this week.

For my card design today, I chose to create a calm, peaceful design to provide comfort during a difficult time. I chose to use the Quiet Reflection stamp set to create the focal panel and added some texture using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. To achieve the different shades of purple, I used a Blending Brush with the Blackberry Bliss Classic ink to create the background layer and I stamped the detailed image several times onto Basic White cardstock to create the focal image. I love how soothing this design is and how the different shades of Blackberry Bliss work to create this pretty card design.

Products Used:

Quiet Reflection stamp set (item #162689)

Everyday Details Dies (item #162864)

Deckled Rectangles Dies (item #159173)

Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (item #161600)

Blackberry Bliss Cardstock (item #133675)

Basic White Cardstock (item #159276)

Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink Pad (item #147092)

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (item #154877)

Blending Brushes (item #153611)

Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (item #158987)

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

2 Panels die cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies

Basic White Cardstock

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4"

1 Panel die cut with the Deckled Rectangles Dies

Sentiment Circle die cut with the Everyday Details Dies

This beautiful card is all about layers of color that I was able to achieve using the Blackberry Bliss Classic ink. For the background layer, I applied a layer of color to the Basic White color using a Blending Brush to create a lighter, softer version of this pretty purple. For the texture. I embossed the two Blackberry Bliss panels that I die cut using the Deckled Rectangles Dies. For the focal design, I stamped the image three times, starting with the main image in the center and then stamping again on either side to create an extended version of the image. I also lightly blended the color along the bottom and top of the image using the Blending Brush with the ink left over in the Blending Brush from the background layer. This helps to soften and create different layers of color for a misty look. For the sentiment, I stamped the image onto Basic White cardstock and die cut it out with one of the circle dies from the Everyday Details Dies. I colored several of the small Iridescent Pearls using the Light Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Marker to add subtle embellishments to the design. I attached the two Blackberry Bliss panels to the background layer, leaving a gap in between the two pieces. I then added the focal image in the middle, popping it up with Stampin' Dimensionals, so that it overlaps the top and bottom panels. I then added the sentiment towards the bottom right corner so that it slightly overlaps the focal panel. I love how this card design turned out and how I was able to create the different layers of color using Blackberry Bliss. 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my card design will inspire you to try use Blackberry Bliss in your future projects. There are so many wonderful products to choose from to help spark your creativity.

Please take the time to visit this week's Monochromatic Insta Hop to see all the amazing projects showcasing Blackberry Bliss. Just click here to get started. We would love it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you liked about our projects. 

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Happy Stamping,

Tricia Butts
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Paper Pumpkin Possibilities March Blog Hop Memorable Meadows

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities March Blog Hop featuring the Memorable Meadows Kit. Our Design Team will be showcasing wonderful alternative projects to help spark your creativity and think beyond the projects included in this month's kit. 

For my alternative card design, I wanted to use part of one of the card bases to create the focal image for my design. I wanted to create the view looking out a window and I used the Garden Meadows Dies from the Online Exclusives to create the opening for my card. To add some texture, I used the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to emboss the Smoky Slate cardstock card front to create the look of a wall. The background design from the card base was a perfect scene for this calm and peaceful design. I wanted to keep it clean and simple to showcase this beautiful view. 

Products Used:

Paper Pumpkin April Kit Memorable Meadows

Garden Meadow Dies (item #162740)

Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (item #161600)

Night of Navy Cardstock (item #100867)

Smoky Slate Cardstock (item #131202)

Smoky Slate Classic Ink Pad (item #147113)

Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds (item #162743)

Sponge Daubers (item #133773)

Measurements:

Night of Navy Cardstock

Card Base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Scored at 4 1/4")

Smoky Slate Cardstock

Card Front - 5 1/4" x 4" Embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder

Memorable Meadows Kit

Focal View die cut with the Garden Meadows Dies from one of the card bases

1 Sentiment Label 

This beautiful card is simple to create and has a wonderful combination of texture and detail. I started with a Night of Navy card base and chose a piece of Smoky Slate cardstock for the card front. I embossed it using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder to create the look of a brick wall. Using a Sponge Dauber and Smoky Slate Classic ink, I gently sponged the edges and raised areas of the card front to bring out the detail and add dimension to the design. To create the window opening, I used the large die from the Garden Meadow Dies to die cut the opening from the Smoky Slate cardstock. For the view inside the window, I used the same large die to die cut the piece out of the card base from the kit. I attached the Smoky Slate card front to the Night of Navy card base using Stampin' Dimensionals from the kit, to raise it up and add dimension to the design. I then attached the scenery insert to the card base, placing it inside the opening of the Smoky Slate cardstock layer. For the sentiment, I stamped the image from the exclusive stamp set using the Garden Green ink spot onto the sentiment label and attached it across the opening, towards the bottom of the window. To complete the card design, I added several of the Adhesive Backed Birds to add a touch of bling to the card design. I love the peaceful feeling of this card design and I hope it will bring comfort to someone who may be going through a difficult time.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that my alternative card design will help inspire you to think outside the box to create your own wonderful projects. The Memorable Meadows Refill Kit is available while supplies last for Paper Pumpkin subscribers and can be ordered from my Online Store here.

Please take the time to visit with my fellow Design Team members to view their amazing projects using this month's kit. Just click on the links in the Roll Call List to find visit their blogs. We would appreciate it if you would leave us a comment and let us know what you enjoyed about our projects.

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Tricia Butts
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