Inspiration Station November Challenge

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Happy November everyone! Can you believe it’s time for another Inspiration Station Challenge?? Doesn’t this month’s inspiration photo give you all the cozy fall feels? Nothing says cozy like a warm cup of something yummy, and that’s what inspired me from this month’s inspiration photo.

My project is an A2 size card on a standard fold card base of 80lb Neenah solar white cardstock. I chose Altenew Fresh Dye inks in colors from my 2024 Fall palette: Raspberry Sunset, Melted Butterscotch, Amber Blaze, Lemonade Stand and Rhodolite.

The “flannel” panel on the front is Altenew craft cardstock cut to 4 x 5 1/2″. I used the Wavy Grid stencil from Altenew, and tilted it so it has a bit of movement, like a blanket. Starting with Raspberry Sunset and working thru Melted Butterscotch, Amber Blaze and Lemonade Stand, I blended over the stencil. The craft cardstock showing thru the squares helped to warm up the cozy factor with these colors.

I used tape runner to attach this to the front of the card base.

Next, I chose the Afternoon Delights mini delight stamp and die set from the Altenew monthly mini delight subscription (ask me why this is the best subscription EVER 🙂

The stamp in the set is a lovely outline flower cluster. Using the Rhodolite ink I off-set stamped this image onto the stenciled panel.

Next piece to make was the teacup. First, I chose the cardstocks for the pieces: Andromeda and Brushed Gold cardstock from Altenew and a scrap of white and craft cardstock.

On the cup front and plate piece, I used Antique Gold embossing powder from Altenew and the flower stamp from this set to give the cup some elegant detail. I also brushed over the “tea” with a very light coat of Rhodolite.

The final elements were stamped and die cut flowers from the Regal Beauty stamp set from Altenew. This is a layering stamp set, so i used my same ink palette for the stamped layers. Pro tip: the large flower in the background is attached by a spot of glue I dabbed in the middle of the back of it, then pressed it down. I didn’t put any glue out towards the petals. This way, as the glue dries, it will pull up the paper fibers and give the petals a little lift. This gives you depth without having to use extra foam dots. The smaller flower and the teacup I did use foam dots for. The final step was adding the sentiment from the Regal Beauty stamp set in the Rhodolite ink.

I hope you enjoyed this month’s inspiration project! Remember, if you try any of these techniques, tag me on Instagram @scrappystampthefunup I would love to see your take on this month’s inspiration photo! Remember to click the link at the top of this post to follow along the hop over at Inspiration Station! See you all soon!

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