Cropping at Gretchen's - February 14th

Saturday, February 14th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

• Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
• Space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
• Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
• Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
• $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
• Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Feel free to invite friends!

Other Crop Dates:

• Sunday, February 28th

We made this layout at the last crop.  Don't miss out on the next great make-n-take!

Color Dare #178 - Glacier, Pixie, Thistle + White Daisy

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.

Color Dare #178 - Glacier, Pixie, Thistle + White Daisy

Supplies used:

• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Glacier Cardstock (X5770)
• Glacier Ink (Z2641)
• Pixie Ink (Z2644)
• Thistle Ink (Z2640)
• Balloon Animals- February 2016 Stamp of the Month (S1602)
• Purple Shimmer Trim (Z1919)
• Flamingo Dots (Z1934)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Heart 2 Heart January Challenge - Frozen

One of the January challenge themes presented by Heart 2 Heart is Frozen.  I've had a lot of fun playing the CTMH's new watercolor paints, brushes and paper.  I can't wait to get back them and try some new techniques.  But in the meantime, I thought this card would fit the Frozen theme perfectly!

Be sure to check out Heart 2 Heart - they always have fun challenges and the entries are beautiful!

Supplies Used:

• Watercolor Paints (Z3132)
• Paintbrush Set (Z3188)
• Watercolor Paper (Z3146)
• Glacier Cardstock (X5770)
• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918)
• Gold Sequins (Z2012)
• Pacifica Ink (Z2192)
• Cricut Artfully Sent Collection (Z3168) - Just to Say Stamp Set
• Cricut Artistry Collection (Z3167) - Snowflakes

Cropping at Gretchen's - January 30th

Saturday, January 30th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

• Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
• Space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
• Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
• Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
• $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
• Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Feel free to invite friends!

Other Crop Dates:

• Sunday, February 14th
• Sunday, February 28th

We made this layout at the last crop.  Don't miss out on the next great make-n-take!

Color Dare #176 - Greys + Black & White Daisy

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.

 Color Dare #176 - Greys + Black & White Daisy

For Color Dare #174, I used the beautiful January Stamp of the Month, Beloved Bouquet (S1601), to create a colorful card.  To show it's versatility, I used the same stamp set to fulfill this week's grey, black, and white challenge.  These blooms are gorgeous no matter what color!

Supplies used:

• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Black Cardstock (1386)
• Whisper Cardstock (X5929)
• La Vie en Rose Paper Packet (X7201B)
• Beloved Bouquet (S1601)
• Perfect Picture - Cricut Collection Stamp Set (D1681)
• Whisper Ink (Z2172)
• Slate Ink (Z2173)
• Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Brush Calligraphy With Watercolor

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Color Dare #174 - New England Ivy, Poppy & Desert Sand

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.

Color Dare #174 - New England Ivy, Poppy & Desert Sand

• Colonial White Cardstock (1388)
• New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z2135)
• Poppy Ink Pad (Z2652)
• Desert Sand Ink Pad (Z2118)
• Beloved Bouquet (S1601) - January 2016 Stamp of the Month
• Green Epoxy Bubbles - Retired

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!