Welcome to Stampin’ Up Color Challenge Week 2 here at Purty ParTAY! Each Tuesday, I randomly select three colors from my DIY Color Coach and share a creative card using them. You’re invited to join in the fun—and you might even win some happy mail!
🎨 This week’s color combo:
- Coastal Cabana
- Daffodil Delight
- Pretty in Pink
These cheerful, summery shades are perfect for adding brightness to any handmade card. My project for Stampin’ Up Color Challenge Week 2 leans into bold layering, mixed textures, and a splash of playful bling.
💌 Stampin’ Up Color Challenge Week 2 – Project Preview
To kick off the challenge, I created a bold, layered tag card using the Paper Tags Bundle and one of my favorite background dies—Pattern of Friendship. I used the background die in two directions to create a faux plaid effect, then added dimension, texture, and ribbon for a sweet, gift-like focal point.
👉 Want to make one too? I created a FREE step-by-step tutorial to help you recreate this exact design, including detailed instructions, paper measurements, die numbers, and my layering tricks.
🔗 Click here to download the FREE tutorial (PDF)
Supplies Used – Stampin’ Up Color Challenge Week 2
Here’s everything I used to bring this card to life:
🖨️ Cardstock & Paper
- Coastal Cabana Cardstock – Card base (8.5″ x 5.5″, scored at 4.25″) + background (3.75″ x 5″)
- Pretty in Pink Cardstock – Tag base (Die 1, 3″ x 4.5″) + heart accent
- Basic Black Cardstock – Tag layer (Die 1, 3″ x 4.5″) + small tag border (Die 5, 3″ x 2″)
- Basic White Cardstock –
- 2.5″ x 4″ for stamping/die cutting the Sunshine & Laughter tag (Die 2)
- Scrap for “YOUR DAY” sentiment (stamped in Pretty in Pink and fussy cut)
🛠️ Stamps & Dies
- Paper Tags Bundle (Stamps + Dies)
- Pattern of Friendship Background Die
🎨 Ink & Embossing
- VersaMark Ink Pad
- WOW White Embossing Powder
- Pretty in Pink Ink Pad
- Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
✨ Embellishments
- Black & Very Vanilla Large Checked Ribbon (on the Last Chance List 😢)
- 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems
🧷 Adhesives & Tools
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Liquid Adhesive
- Bone Folder (for distressing)
- Paper Snips
- Heat Tool
✂️ Behind the Design
Here are a few highlights from the tutorial:
- Faux Plaid Background: I die cut the Pattern of Friendship Die horizontally and vertically on the Coastal Cabana layer to create a woven effect. Then I distressed the edges with a bone folder for extra texture.
- Layered Tags: The Pretty in Pink and Basic Black tags are layered using clever cutting and spacing so the black peeks out like a frame.
- Sentiment Magic: The “Sunshine & Laughter” tag (Die 2) is stamped in Daffodil Delight, and I popped on a fussy-cut “YOUR DAY” in Pretty in Pink.
- Ribbon Trick: The tag is tied like a present using the heart-shaped opening—such a fun way to use that die!
Don’t forget to stamp the back of your card with my favorite sentiment from this set: “Consider this a Paper Hug”
How to Join the Stampin’ Up Color Challenge
Want to participate in Stampin’ Up Color Challenge Week 2? Here’s how:
- Create a card using this week’s colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and Pretty in Pink.
- Post it on Facebook or Instagram by Sunday night.
- Tag me @PurtyParTAY and use #PurtyParTAYColorChallenge.
- I’ll select a random winner and send them my finished card (US only for prizes).
📬 Stay in the Loop
I post a new color combo every Tuesday, and each challenge runs through Sunday evening. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated—and be sure to tag your creations for a chance to win!
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