Art With Heart Team 2021 Colour Creations Blog Hop: Basic Gray & In Symmetry Stamp Set
June 16, 2021
Hello friends. It's time to play with colour again. This week I am participating in the Art with Heart Team (my amazing Stampin' Up! team of awesomely creative ladies) Colour Creations blog hop. Each week we have a new colour, and this week it is a neutral, Basic Gray. I have chosen to work with the In Symmetry stamp set and coordinating Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper. Both of these were new in the 2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.
Here's the first of the two cards I made. The strip of paper I used on the cutaway edge on the inside was my favourite piece from the Sweet Swmmetry DSP, so I used that as my colour inspiration for stamping and the frame. My flower is stamped in Flirty Flamingo and I have used Just Jade for the stem and leaves. The scalloped frame is from the Scalloped Contours Dies (the coordinating dies to the Colour and Contour stamp set). This is die cut in Bumblebee. This stamp set lends itself to very graphis design, so this dotty embossing folder was perfect to give some texture to the Basic Gray front of the card. It's one of the two folders in the Checks & Dots Embossing Folder.
To add some dimension and extra interest to my flower, I stamped an additional layer and fussy cut so I could pop that up with Dimensionals. To finish my card I just needed some Rhinestone Jewels and a Basic Gray sentiment. I really love this 'hey friend' sentiment which is part of the In Symmetry stamp set.
My second card uses the same sheet of DSP, but I have stamped the larger flower (Flirty Flamingo) and leaves (Just Jade), and made the frame Basic Gray.
This time I stamped my greeting in Night of Navy, to pick up that colour in the Sweet Symmetry DSP. Here's a closer look at the colours used today.
Here's a closer look at the In Symmetry stamp set and Sweet Symmetry Designer Series paper. Both of these items (and lots more!) are available to purchase in my online Stampin' Up! store. Use the image links at the end of the post to go to the products in my store. The products are also available in a bundle and a suite, and I have included those links below as well.
Now it's time to hop onto the next AWHT blog. Next up we have Christine Blain who always makes such lovely cards.
If you get lost anywhere along the line, here is a list of everyone participating. Enjoy finding your way around the blog hop. We have some very talented team members!
Thanks for stopping by today. See you again later in the week.
Claire
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Lovely cards Claire, the rhinestones add the perfect finishing touch.
Posted by: Rachel Woollard | June 16, 2021 at 08:13 PM
I like the colourful, playful, nature of this DSP. I especially like your second card, Claire; Basic Gray is a beautiful neutral to use with the floral designs.
Posted by: CHRISTINE BLAIN | June 16, 2021 at 08:58 PM
These are such happy colourful cards Claire - the Basic Gray really makes these feminine patterns and colours pop!
Posted by: Cathy Proctor | June 16, 2021 at 09:11 PM
I love the colours used in these cards Claire. This stamp set is in the mail to me as we speak and I am looking forward to playing with it. You have done an amazing job
Posted by: Kristine M D'Auria | June 16, 2021 at 11:48 PM
These are both so pretty, Claire, I just love these colours and will now HAVE to get these papers. I cannot wait to get this stamp set and you have really inspired me with your creations!
Posted by: Kate Morgan | June 17, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Claire both cards look fabulous and so love your use of the bright colourful DSP with Basic Gray. Love the second card because I’m drawn to the larger flower and placement of the sentiment.
Posted by: Rosa Leyden | June 17, 2021 at 09:29 PM
Your cards are so sweet. The colours in the paper are lovely, and you've used them beautifully on your main images. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Tina Gillespie | June 18, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Two great cards Claire. I love that DSP!
Posted by: Caroline Manwaring | June 20, 2021 at 10:42 PM
Both cards are very pretty and you have let the DSP do "all the talking" . I've been holding off purchasing this bundle but you may have swayed me Claire
Posted by: Theresa Gerrard | June 21, 2021 at 03:20 PM
Lovely cards Claire. I am gradually being convinced that I 'need' this bundle and DSP.
Posted by: Michele Taylor | June 23, 2021 at 01:31 PM
The DSP is so pretty. I love all the colours you have used.
Posted by: Ros Davidson | June 23, 2021 at 08:19 PM