Colorful Options January 2023 Challenge

I am so excited to share that I will be joining the design team for one of my favorite challenges this year! I hope you'll play along.

Colorful Options is a monthly challenge based each month around a single color or a rainbow of colors. It is seemingly simple, but for me the challenge is always about how to let that color really sing and play the starring role in the card.

This month, the color is basic black!

Size: A2

Featuring:

• Birchpress Designs, Viola Plate Layer Set [BPD]

• Spellbinders, Essential Glimmer Sentiments [SPB] [SBC]

• Pinkfresh Studio, Metallic Pearls, Gold [SBC]

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Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the thickness of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

Thanks for checking out today's project! I hope you enjoy!

-Sara Lihz