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May 24

May 24, 2019

Card in all purples featuring Country Floral embossing folder by Stampin' Up!

How to Make Monochromatic Cards Interesting

Monochromatic, or one-color, cards don’t have to be dull or boring. In fact, with some simple touches they can be quite interesting. The first key is to use two or three shades of the same color, to bring in some variety. Then add a few elements to create design interest.

Today’s card has a monochromatic palette made with two shades of purple: the lighter shade is Highland Heather, and the darker is Gorgeous Grape. Now, this card is beautiful simply because I used the Country Floral embossing folder, but it will still be pretty with a different background!

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Jun 9

June 9, 2018

Card featuring new Subtles colors from Stampin' Up! and the Balloon Celebration stamp set. Designed by Paula Cannon for vintageandfresh.com

Seeing Some Subtles Celebrate Color

Today I will have you seeing some Subtles …. from the new Color Revamp. My design was inspired by the card on page 74 of the new annual catalog. I love the translucent look of the balloons, over-stamped using just the solid balloon images. I thought it would be a good way to show off some of the new Subtles colors.

 

Card using Balloon Celebration stamp set from Stampin' Up! using new Subtles colors. Designed by Paula Cannon for Vintage & Fresh.

 

I managed to use all four of the brand new Subtles colors, plus the returning Mint Macaron. I played around on scrap paper to see how I wanted to place both the balloons and the colors and settled on the arch shape with the greens seperated.

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Jun 3

June 3, 2018

Daisy Delight card by Paula Cannon for Vintage & Fresh featuring 2018 Stampin' Up! Color Revamp colors with Brusho Crystals background.

Color Revamp with Brusho Crystals

My recent stamping has been focused on my new stamp sets, not on the new Color Revamp colors. So I was happy when this color combo fell quickly into place, quite by accident. I was making a display board with Brusho samples for my catalog launch party and I wanted at least one new card. I have a stash of background papers using various Brusho techniques. When I saw this one I immediately thought “purple daisies!”

 

Daisy Delight card featuring new 2018 Stampin' Up! Color Revamp colors with a Brusho Crystals background. Designed by Paula Cannon for Vintage & Fresh.

 

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