October Color Challenge Inspiration

This month’s color challenge had me stumped! At first, I thought the colors were just for Halloween. Since I don’t usually make or send Halloween cards, I decided to think outside the box. That’s when I realized that they’re perfect for flowers too! I pulled out my Layers of Beauty Bundle and had so much creating that I ened up with not one, but two cards for the challenge.

Two Ways to Use the Layers of Beauty Bundle

For both cards, I brought the flowers to life using the decorative masks with Gorgeous Grape, Pumkin Pie, and Granny Apple Green inks. On the card to the left, I added a crisp black outline before blending, then die-cut the image for a bold, defined look. For the card on the right, I skipped the outline and die-cutting, letting the soft blending from the masks and brushes shine on its own. It’s amazing how the same colors can create two completely different feels! Which style do you find yourself drawn to?

Supplies Used to Make These Cards

Below you’ll find a list of the products I used to create these cards. I’d love to hear which card is your favorite or if these colors have inspired you to try something new! If you have any questions about the techniques or supplies, just leave a comment. I’m always happy to help. And if you’d like even more inspiration, check out how I used the Layers of Beauty bundle with embossing powder in this card, or see a different way to use Stampin’ Blends in this card.

Ready to give this color challenge a try? Grab you favorite stamps and inks or shop the supplies I used below and see where your creativity takes you! I can’t wait to see what you make.

Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English) [163519]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]
Small Blending Brushes [160518]	Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [165597]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]