Simply Colorful ...

TGIF you crafty stamper, you! And, since it's another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge.

This week, Sharon challenged us to a color challenge. Here's a look at the colorful inspiration:

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it ... is to create a project using this beautiful color combination. Any and all shades of purple, lavender, brown, and ivory will do.

After you post your project to your blog or online gallery, go to Sharon's blog, HERE, and link your post to Mr. Linky, located HERE. If you upload your project to an online gallery such as Splitcoast Stampers, please used Keyword: "ssnotime135" so that we can find your project.

Totally aside from that, please mention Sharon's Dad in your prayers. He's very ill and needs the positive power of our prayers ... as does Sharon ... at this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers, Sharon!

I created a card for the challenge, incorporating the "Letterpress" technique:

I inked up an A2 embossing folder with dye ink, inserted my card stock and ran it thru the die-cutting machine, then sponged more ink on the raised surface of the card stock.

I stamped my image using Versamark and dye ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Finally, I added two mats cut from digital paper and tied on a satin ribbon. Quick and dirty!

For the ginormous view of my card, clicky on the photo ... for all of the colorful product info, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Before you go, take a peek at the fabulous projects created by Sharon and the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy (Tammy is on hiatus this month);

Sharon Johnson: No Time to Stamp?;

Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden (AJ is sitting this week out);

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our special Guest Designer,

Teresa Kline: Enjoy the VA Sunshine.

Sooooooooo, yesterday Sheila and I were hangin' out at her house when her absolutely bonkers fun sister, Jill, stopped by.

"So, I don't think I'll ever have a mother's intuition." Jill said as she sat down.

"Uh oh." Sheila and I said.

"Well, last night I went out for dinner with my friend, Lily, and she left me alone in the restaurant with her 16-month-old kid."

"Uh oh." Sheila and I said.

"So, before she left, I clearly asked her, 'What do I do if he, like, cries?' and she absolutely told me to give him some vegetables."

"Uh oh." Sheila and I said.

"Well, it turn's out that jalapenos are not his favorite vegetable."

"UH OH!!" Sheila and I said.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a great weekend!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• CAS-tastic Challenge: Anything CAS
• Crafty Creations: 1 DP [Designed by Me!] / 1 Image /1 Ribbon)
• Cute Card Thursday: Touchy-Feely
• Fab 'n' Funky: No Longer Neglected (Stamp)
• For Fun Challenge: Theme
  
• Little Red Wagon: Dry Embossing
• Other Lovelies Challenge: Embellishment (Ribbon)
  
• S2G Twisted Thursday: Inspiration Photo (Sunflower)
• Tuesday Morning Sketches: Recipe
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: Stampin' Up
• Other Paper: Lavender Paper, Digital Files by Edeline Designs
• Stamp: "Dictionary Design" Collection by Hero Arts
• Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink; Dye Inks by Stampin' Up
  
• Accessories: White Satin Ribbon
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; A2 Embossing Folder; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
• Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top Folded)
  

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