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Big Blooming Hello Color Dare #693

 Hello! 


Today’s card is inspired from the current colors at the Color Dare Challenge #693.  
To play along, click the link (HERE)

This is a side folding A2 - sized card. 

I began stamping Unity’s - Unusual Day Poppy in Early Espresso in on Mixed Media Paper (Fabriano - Michael’s)

With an aquapen I mixed shades of Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Raspberry Ripple on the petals (SU) - The leaves were painted with Pretty Peacock (SU).

Using the Time Worn Type - EF from Stampin Up, I linked Smoky Slate ink across the raised areas, then ran it through to press the ink into the panel. 

I used a rectangular frame and cut the panel.  The center was popped up with cardboard packaging, then trimmed a 1/4 inch smaller to create another border. 

The finished frame was added to a black panel then added to the Dove - card base (Michael’s).

Hello from Concord and 9th’s Lined with Love set was cut using Shiny Black Card stock from Tim Holtz.  

Thanks for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye


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  1. Cat NowakMarch 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM

    Stunning card! Thank you for joining us at Color Dare.

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  2. TammyMarch 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM

    GORGEOUS!! Thanks for sharing at Color Dare!

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  3. PamelaMarch 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM

    great used of color palettes with ColorDare

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  4. Becca YahrlingMarch 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM

    Gorgeous card & love the design. Thank you for sharing with us at Color Dare.

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