Sometimes the best inspiration comes from a project you’ve already created! That’s exactly how this month’s Create with Candice Creative Challenge came to life.
Last week, I introduced our second creative challenge, and this time we’re playing with COLOR! 🎨
The Inspiration Behind the Challenge
It all started with a card I created for the Global Design Project’s CASE the Designer challenge featuring Krista Frattin.
I loved the colors in her original design, but since I was using the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle, I wanted to give my card a little more of a Christmas feel.
I started with a Lost Lagoon background and, of course, added Old Olive for my Christmas tree. I swapped in Barely Blush for a softer touch, but the real surprise was my fourth color — Cherry Cobbler!
I had this beautiful, large Cherry Cobbler ribbon that I really wanted to incorporate, so I decided to go bold. To finish things off, I added a little sparkle with Silver Foil Sheets and some Basic White to balance everything out.
Not only did I love how the finished card turned out, but I absolutely fell in love with how these four colors worked together!
And just like that, I had the inspiration for our next challenge!
🎨 Your Challenge: Four Colors, Endless Possibilities!
For Create with Candice Challenge #CWCC002, I’m challenging you to create something using these four Stampin’ Up! colors:
- Lost Lagoon
- Cherry Cobbler
- Barely Blush
- Old Olive
You can also incorporate neutral colors and a little metallic sparkle, just like I did!
The best part? Your project doesn’t have to be Christmas-themed!
That’s one of the things I love most about color challenges. The same combination can inspire completely different projects depending on the stamps, papers, and designs you choose.
Whether you create a card, scrapbook page, gift packaging, or something entirely different, I can’t wait to see how you bring these colors to life!
A Little More Inspiration!
Of course, I couldn’t stop at just one card!
After creating my original Holly Jolly Branches card, I decided to see how these colors would work with something completely different. I pulled out the Rolling Waves Bundle and created another sample.
Then, during my Monday Live, I went back to the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle, this time playing with a different layout and incorporating the Shining Star Dies, our Product of the Month.
I love how each project has its own personality, even though they’re all using the same four colors!
Be sure to catch the live replay! I’ll show you how I created the whimsical ribbon background and share more about the special textured paper I used. It’s a fun little detail you won’t want to miss!
🦋 Ready to Take the Challenge?
Now it’s your turn!
I hope you love this color combination as much as I do and will join me for this month’s creative challenge.
Challenge Deadline: Saturday, November 21, 2026
That gives you plenty of time to pull out your supplies, get creative, and share your project!
Remember, everyone is welcome to participate, and you don’t have to use Stampin’ Up! products.
Visit my Create with Candice Challenge page for all the details on how to participate and share your creations.
When sharing on social media, be sure to:
- Use our challenge hashtag #CWCC002
- Include #CreateWithCandice
- Tag Stampin’ With Candice so I can find your project and share your creativity with our community!
I can’t wait to see what you create with these colors. Will you go with something festive, or will you surprise me with something completely different?
Happy Creating! 💜
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