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Color Inspiration FAQ

What exactly are Color Inspiration Challenges?
Everywhere we go we see great color combos–and they’re simple and easy jumping off points for papercrafting creations. It’s just a matter of pairing up the colors used with papercrafting supplies on hand.

How do I participate?
Make a creation (card, scrapbook page, etc.) of your own using the colors specified. Then take a picture or scan your creation. Upload your digital image to your blog or an online gallery, and then come back to here to share! Leave a link to your creation on the Color Inspiration entry using Mister Linky.

Are there rules for linking?
Absolutely.

  • Link ONLY to webpages, not directly to image files.
  • ONLY post links directly to your individual blog entry. NOT to your blog. For example, I would post for this entry “https://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/1108/color_inspiration_30.html.” Notice how long it is? I would NOT post “https://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog.” Those of you with WordPress tend to have shorter entry URLs as well, but for the majority of you out there, you will have a LONG individual entry address. For more info on permalinks and why you should use them, read here.
  • I will continue to delete links that are not correct. Even if you keep posting them over and over again. It’s just easier for my readers to not have to scroll through all your blog entries to find the correct one. Please be considerate of others and follow the rules.

How do you pick your favorites?
Mostly it’s just my opinion, but if you need more specifics:

  • Good craftsmanship (things glued on straight, clean cuts on the edges of card stock, etc),
  • A good photo of the card/page (if you’re struggling with getting a good photo, take your card outside. Natural light is best)
  • Cards that show dimension
  • Basic good design (one focal point, good color combination, nothing too distracting).

Do you look at every entry?
Yes, I do.

I don’t have a blog. How can I participate?
Pictures emailed to me will not be considered for the Round-up, so you’ll need to post a picture online somewhere. There are plenty of free photo sharing sites out there. Try Flickr, or for more crafty-specific sites try Splitcoaststampers or Twopeasinabucket.

When does my creation have to be submitted?
Before the deadline. The deadline is always listed at the bottom of each Color Inspiration challenge (before the links). You will know when the deadline has past because you will not able to submit a new link through the Mister Linky box.

Can I use non-Stampin’ Up! colors?
Absolutely! Just choose colors that are similar.

Can I use the graphics of the colors on my blog?
Those who have websites and blogs, you are welcome to use the above graphic on your blog. Save the file to your computer. Then upload the image to your blog.

Can I delete my link?
Yes. You will see an X next to your name. No one else can see the X–just you. Click on it and your link will be deleted. NOTE: After the links are closed, you will no longer be able to delete your link.

Where’s my link? It’s been deleted!
If your link is missing, it may have been deleted because:

  • It was not appropriate. I reserved the right delete inappropriate links immediately.
  • It was not linked correctly. You must link directly to your subission–NOT to your main blog page.
  • It was not linked to a creation that used the specified colors, or the colors were not close enough to the specified colors.
  • Is it really deleted? Check a bit above where you link was. If a link before yours was deleted, your link will slide up. :)
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Hi! I'm Kristina! Welcome to my blog for all things crafty and card related. I'm a blogger, designer, and enthusiastic paper lover.

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I love this kitty so much! I just had to color her like my two fur kids, Sophie and Daphne. Anyway, check out the video for this card at the link in my bio. #kwernerdesigncards #sssck
Now I just want an orange. Yum! 🧡🧡🧡 I played with the new Orange Blossom stencil and dies from @simonsaysstamp during today's livestream. Watch the replay (both full length OR the edited-for-time version) at the link in my bio. #kwernerdesigncards #sssyayyou
It's been a while since I created a mail art envelope, and this one looks complex but it was so easy because of the patterned paper. Yes, that's patterned paper from @craftconsortiumltd. I didn't have to break out any alcohol inks for this envelope. I think I've bought all of the Ink Drops paper pads--all of the papers are gorgeous! Plus, these colors just screamed TIM HOLTZ!! So I had to make an envelope for my friend @tim_holtz. 🙂⁠
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The shimmery paint on Tim's name is from @iuilewatercolors. The color matched the papers perfectly.⁠
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Now let's try this with Oxide Reinkers! In today's livestream, I watercolored with @tim_holtz Distress Oxide Reinkers and I definitely got a different result. Check out the replay (you choose--full length replay or edited-for-time replay) at the link in my bio. #kwernerdesigncards
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Yay! A new class at OnlineCardClasses.com is coming your way! Join us for inking, stamping, and die cutting techniques in Spring Card Camp 2022! Register at the link in our profile.

SPECIAL PRICING through Sunday, May 8, 2022! 

Also, register before May 8, 2022, and $1 from your registration fee will be donated to Ukraine relief. All donated funds will directly support the on-the-ground efforts of @yana.smakula (who is an amazing cardmaker AND a guest artist for this class). Yana lives in Ukraine with her family and is doing remarkable things in support of her country. Please see Yana’s instagram profile for links and updates on her current efforts.
I think I need to make 1 million more cards with this technique! 🌈 Painting with @tim_holtz Distress Ink reinkers is so fun! Check out the live replay for this livestream (either the full length replay, or the edited-for-time replay) at the link in my bio. #kwernerdesigncards
Look at all those happy faces, ready to teach some amazing card classes! I’m so honored to be included in this group of teachers for @sctmagazine’s cardmaking online event this autumn! I’m teaming up with @mamaelephant for a super fun class! Registration opens soon, but you can check out more info about the event at the link in my bio.
🌸🌼 Are you ready for Springtime Blending Combos?! I've got some pastels, some brighter ones. Check out the video for these @tim_holtz Distress Oxide Ink blends (including a special guest doing the voiceover--hint hint, it's @jennifermcguireink) at the link in my bio. #kristinasoxidecombos
You'll want to run over to the link my bio to watch this video! After I finished editing the video footage, some special guests joined me for the voiceover. There might be 💃. Lol! #kwernerdesigncards
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We're all learning, so feel free to use my creations as inspiration for your own personal crafting...

• Personal learning and crafting = okay. If you share on a blog or in a gallery, please link back to K Werner Design Blog as the source of inspiration.

• Selling cards made from my designs = not okay. If you're unsure, please contact me.

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All opinions are my own. If I receive a product to review, it is my policy to make note of how it was acquired. That being said, I only recommend products I genuinely use. I do not accept offers of direct payment for dedicated blog posts to promote products.

I belong to the following affiliate programs: Simon Says Stamp and Amazon. Compensated affiliate links are used when possible.

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