It’s that time again! Time for the Stamp ‘N Hop Blog Hop! March’s theme is Second Chance Sale-A-Bration! We are nearing on the end of the amazing Sale-A-Bration promotion where you can earn FREE products just for shopping! Be sure to check out all the amazing products available while this promotion lasts! Today I’m featuring the Lots of Lavender Sale-A-Bration set, one of my all-time favorites!
This blog post will be quite different from my normal posts, as I do not have a coordinating video link for you. I’ve fallen ill recently and have been focusing on recovery, so I wasn’t able to get a video done for you. However, I was able to come up with this fun, crumply card! Do you like the color and crush technique? It’s when you stamp your image, color in if necessary, and then CRUMPLE it up! It gives a very vintage look that I think is so much fun!
I cut up a variety of neutral cardstock along with some beautiful 2017-2019 In Color cardstock and adhered it to a Crumb Cake cardbase. I then embossed it all with the Hexagons Dynamic TIEF. Add some layers, ribbons, and pearls and you have a fun, layered card! Oh, and don’t forget the CRUMPLING!
I used the new Stampin’ Blends in Rich Razzleberry Light & Dark to color in the lavender bunch and then used the Color Lifter to blend out the Light & Dark shades of Old Olive on the leaves. I really love these markers! They have made coloring so much more fun!
If you enjoyed this card, don’t forget to scroll down to that Next button and hop along to all the other members in this hop! There are some AMAZING projects created by some awesomely talented Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world!
Measurements:
Crumb Cake Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score @ 4-1/4″
Banners: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Fresh Fig, Smoky Slate: 1-1/16″ x 4-1/2″ to 5″
Powder Pink Torn Rectangle: Approx 3″ x 4″
Very Vanilla: Approx 2-1/2″ x 4″ + Scrap for sentiment
If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I would love to be your Creative Coach! How can I help you? If your order is over $150, don’t use a hostess code because you qualify for your own Stampin’ Rewards! If your order is less than $150, use my current hostess code HYUCYZY2 when you place your order to get a thank you card from me at the beginning of next month! Your support means a lot to me and helps me to continue doing what I love.
Click the Next button below to head over to Mo’s blog to check out their super fun project! If you get lost along the way, you can click on the names below to get back on track! Happy Hopping!
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Melissa's Kre8tions 
I hope you feel better soon! Love the crumbly paper look – beautiful card! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, Amy! Feeling loads better now! 🙂
Nice card. Wishing you well.
Thanks so much, Joanne. 🙂
Wow I have never come across the colour and crush technique but I am so going to try it, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Mo! So glad you liked this project! 🙂
Very pretty!!
Thanks so much, Rebecca! 🙂
I love the crumpled paper with the lavender! Might have to try that technique. 🙂
Thanks, Rachel! It was a fun card to make. 🙂
I’ve never tried this technique before but may have to!
Hi April! It was fun! Love crumpling up paper lol
Great use of colors with this set. I love all the textures!!
Thanks so much, Kayla! 🙂
Oh how fun. I like how you used so many layers on your card.
Thank you! I tried to use a few techniques on this card that I haven’t used in a long time. 🙂
Really pretty card, love the dry embossing in the background, rest up and get well soon
Thank you, Linda! I’m feeling so much better now!
Love the torn and crumply edges, hope you feel better soon – TFS
Thank you so much, Susan! I’m feeling loads better now!
I also love the torn and crumpled elements. It’s a fun reminder of techniques I haven’t used in a long time! Thank You!
Thank you, Melissa! I think this is the first piece of paper I’ve crumpled to actually use on a card in a LONG time lol
Very pretty card, thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Ilka!
I am loving this project. Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you! 🙂
Loving the texture that you have created here x
Thanks so much, Mikaela!
I’m sorry that you haven’t been feeling well and hope you are feeling better. Your crumpling technique is brilliant. The vintage, shabby-sheek look is wonderful, and the colors work together very well. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you so much, Laurie! I’m feeling much better than before now! I love the crumpled paper look and haven’t used it since I first joined Stampin’ Up! over 10 years ago now lol
love all the layers on this project, get well soon!
Thank you so much, Tracy! I’m feeling much better now!
Always love the look and vintage feel of crumpled paper with crumb cake card stock! Lovely!
Thanks so much, Shannon!
Gorgeous card Melissa. Love all that texture.
Thanks so much, Kirsten!