Monday, January 5, 2026

JANUARY 2026 - A PLACE TO START - ANYTHING GOES w/Optional Twist: Rainbows (Lots of Colors)

Happy New Year, Crafty Makers!

Over at A Place to Start, we decided to start the New Year off with HOPE!

Optional Theme: Rainbows - Lots of Colors

Your project does not have to be a rainbow; we just want to see lots of colors!

I created this card for my granddaughter, who celebrated her 13th Birthday on December 27th.  My son flew down for the holidays, but the kids had other plans, so this card and her gifts are going back with her Dad.  After I completed the card and showed it to my son, he reminded me that her favorite color is lavender and her older sister's favorite color is pink.

I recreated the card in her favorite color, but switched to gold-foiled straws because they seem to work best with the lavender.
I also added a bit more color to the confetti background and brushed on some gold shimmer paint.

RAINBOW LOTS OF COLORS
This card best captures our theme of lots of colors!  The colorful straws and the confetti splatter are bright, cheery, and hopeful!
I used liquid watercolor inks to color the vellum flower.

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Project Sheets include a complete supply list and cutting dimensions.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope to see your project in our challenge!
Hugz,
Chana
Challenges Entered:
A Cut Above - ATG (Die Cuts: Sentiment and Flowers)
Simon Says-Something New -Sentiment, Embossing Folder, Straws
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21 comments:

  1. crafty-stamper05 January, 2026

    Both beautiful cards, love the textured splatter background, beautiful water coloured flowers and great use of straws.
    Carol x

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  2. Vicki05 January, 2026

    Your cards are beautiful Chana! So fun and creative using the straws for embellishing. And wow, the water color, vellum flowers are amazing! Lots of dimension and texture on them. I love the pink one and I'm sure your granddaughter was thrilled with her lavender card.

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  3. Jackie C06 January, 2026

    These are just SPLENDID sis!
    Happy and safe (?) New Year to you and yours.
    We're always thrilled to see each entry arrive in our mailbox at 613 Avenue Create.
    We do hope you'll return!
    Wishing you the very best of luck with your entry.
    Warm Wishes, Jackie,
    DT member at 613 xx

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    1. Chana Malkah09 January, 2026

      Thanks, Sis! It was fun to enter the challenge as a player!

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  4. Faith A at Daffodil Cards06 January, 2026

    OH! I love these fabulous and fun cards Chana, I love the design and the bright happy colours. x

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  5. María06 January, 2026

    Gorgeous cards. The pink one is super cute and very colourful. And of the lavender one the contrast with the golden tones is awesome and highlights the purple ones a lot. Hugs, María.

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  6. Kelly Schelske06 January, 2026

    These are both fabulous Chana!

    Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Good luck!

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  7. Em Louise Fairley09 January, 2026

    Chana, this is adorable! I'm so honored to be working with you at APTS xoxo

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  8. Jill K09 January, 2026

    What a fun twist to your card by including the straws! So creative! Happy to be on the design team with you!!

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    1. Chana Malkah10 January, 2026

      Thanks, Jill! Welcome to the team, we are delighted to have you with us!

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  9. Anonymous11 January, 2026

    Such a great card, thanks for sharing it with us at the LPOCF Challenge Blog.
    Ilonka DT

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  10. Terri Winske11 January, 2026

    I love your birthday card....no matter what color it turned out to be!! Both are really adorable and perfect for that age!! Lots of color, lots of texture and I'm sure lots of love went into making it!! Thank you very much for sharing this at PIP Challenges this week!

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  11. Chana Malkah11 January, 2026

    Thanks, Terri!

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  12. Lisa17 January, 2026

    The mix of bold color, playful texture, and those clever paper straws creates such an energetic celebration on both versions of your design. The vellum flower is especially striking with its soft watercolor glow, and the added shimmer on the lavender card gives it such a polished, festive finish. A wonderful way to open the year with joy and creativity.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I hope you will return again soon.

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Happy Crafting!
Hugz,
Chana

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