Looking for inspiration, I once again went to the Annual Catalog. The samples in the current Catalog are amazing. My inspiration for today’s card is on page 53.
Isn’t this a “happy” card? The Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper gave me my color inspiration. I stamped lots of “happy” with coordinating colors from the patterned paper. HAPPY and BIRTHDAY are from the Biggest Wish stamp set. This set has been around for a while and is back with us in the current catalog. When I initially saw this set, I wanted to add it to my collection because I didn’t have anyting like it. Interestingly, I’ve used is over and over. A good investment, for sure.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
My Lemon Lime Twist card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
I added a Basic White mat layer under the Designer Series Paper. It measures 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The patterned paper layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I stamped “HAPPY” onto Basic White cardstock. each “HAPPY” layer is 1 1/4″ x 1 3/4″. The BIRTHDAY cardstock layer is 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″.
The Lemon Lime Twist Balloon and Berry Burst star are die cuts from the Beautiful Balloons Bundle.
All of the card front elements are attached with Dimensionals.
I stamped the inside of the card with a sentiment from the Bright & Beautiful stamp set.
The Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper has beautiful patterns that are perfect for background layers.
So, cut up some fun patterned paper, add a balloon, star, and a BIG sentiment, and create something fun and colorful to sent a Big Wish!
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Isn’t the cover beautiful? It showcases some of the new colors we’ll be enjoying. Starting from the bottom right, there’s Moody Mauve (a new 2023-2025 In Color), Bubble Bath and Lemon Lolly (two new Core Colors), Lost Lagoon and Blueberry Bushel (two new, returning Core Colors).
One of the cards on the cover of the Catalog was my inspiration for today’s card. I know you can guess the inspiration card!
The Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection is not only seasonally versatile, but very pretty. No matter how you use the Cheerful Daisies Dies, the outcome will be beautiful. Details for this Suite are below.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
I cut a Berry Burst (a new and returning Core Coloe) cardbase 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″.
The Bubble Bath (a new Core Color) cardstock layer is 3″ x 4 1/4″ and is adhered off center on the card front.
I cut a Bubble Bath Designer Series Paper layer 3″ x 3 3/4″. It’s offset to the left of the Bubble Bath layer.
The large Basic White daisy die cut created a base for my flower cluster. This was easy!
Using the coordinating dies from the Cheerful Daisies Dies, I die cut Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, and Moody Maubve daisy overlays and adhered them to the Basic White daisies.
By the way, the Basic White large daisies die can be used alone. It would be beautiful as a Focal Point.
I stamped the sentiment (from the Cheerful Daisies Stamp Set with Berry Burst ink and attached it to the card front with Dimensionals.
The daisy flowers are also attached with Dimensionals.
Keeping the monochrome themne of this card, I colored a few white Classic Matte Dots with a Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blend. They’re a perfect match.
Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection
For more Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection details, you can click here, or the image below.
So, pick your favorite colors, die cut a few daisies, add a dot or two, and create something pretty and bright!
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There’s a new Punch Bundle in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. It’s called Circle Sayings. The sentiment and image stamps are designed to fit perfectly onto a 2 3/8″ circle punched piece of cardstock. I truly enjoued putting this card together. It’s quick nad easy. I cut a few layers, stamped a circle sentiment and a cupcake, added some color and sparkle, and had an adorable birthday card. I’m going to my great niece’s 13th birthday party this weekend. This card will be perfect for her.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
The Melon Membo cardstock card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
The Basic White mat layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
I cut a Granny Apple Green cardstock layer 3 3/4″ x 5″. The little bit of Granny Apple Green pulled in the “circle sentiment” color. It’s stamped with Granny Apple Green ink.
The second Basic White layer is 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″.
The Melon Membo striped Designer Series Paper layer is 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″.
The patterned paper layer is one of the new designs from the Brights Collection 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.
I stamped the circle sentiment with Granny Apple Green ink, then stamped the cupcake with Smoky Slate ink onto a Basic White small piece of cardstock.
I added color to the cupcake with Light Melon Membo and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
I punched the completed focal point with the coordinating 2 3/8″ Circle Punch.
The inside of the card is stamped with sentiments from the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and Granny Apple Green ink.
So, if you like “Quick and Easy”, make a note to take a look at the Circle Sayings Bundle. It’s available on May 2nd.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
April Mini Card Kit Details
April Mini Card Kit
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These colors make me smile. My second Sneak Peek features the Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection. If you don’t have a very versatile “celebrations” bundle, think about adding the Beautiful Balloons Bundle and the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper to your new “Wish List”. Creating with balloons is always fun.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
Berry Burst is back and it was my first card base cardstock choice. I cut the card base 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side. This card is a “side fold” A-2.
The Basic White mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The amazing striped Designer Series Paper, from the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ pack, is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
The balloons and stars are die cuts using the Beautiful Balloons Dies.
The “YAY You” sentiment and the inside sentiment are from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set.
I cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White cardstock layer for the inside of the card, and stamped the sentiment with Misty Moonlight ink.
Using all of the products from the Suite made it so quick and easy to put this card together.
So, mark your calendars for May 2nd, make your Wish List and have fun deciding on the new colors and products you’ll want to add to your papercrafting collection.
… the only liitation is your imagination!
April Mini Card Kit Details
April Mini Card Kit
From April 1st through April 30th, with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and tax), you will receive a FREE Mini Card Kit along with a Video Tutorial link and Project Sheet so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Build A Butterfly dies and features the current 2022-2024 In Colors – Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, and Parakeet Party. These cards are quick and easy to put together. I look foreard to creating them with you!
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Copper Clay, Wow! It’s hard to see the true color in the photo, but it’s definitely not as bright or as orange as Cajun Craze. To me, it has more of a brown tone. It’s a beautiful, warm color and I kow we’ll see a lot of it once our Fall themed creating begins.
My color inspiration today is Copper Clay, Lemon Lolly, and Pretty Peacock. I have to say, I’m loving Lemon Lolly!!
Today’s Card Pieces & Parts
All of the products I used for this card are from the upcoming Fresh As A Daisy Suite. They will be available to customers on May 2nd. I’ll have some Sneak Peeks coming up using this Suite, so stay tuned.
I cut a Copper Clay cardstock card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
I used the Deckled Edge Dies to cut both card layers. The larger floral layer is about 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″, and the smaller DSP layer is about 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″.
I offset the Designer Series Paper layers.
The dsisy flowers are stamped with Pretty Peacock and Lemon Lolly ink and die cut with the coordinating die.
I stamped the sentiment with Pretty Peacock ink and die cut it with a sentiment fram from the new Cheerful Daisies Bundle. (Available on May 2nd).
I added a few Adhesive Backed Solid Gems (from the Fresh As A Daisy Suite).
The Basic White layer on the inside of my card measures 3 3/4″ x 5″. I adhered a 1/2″ x 3″ strip of DSP to the bottom of the layer and stamped a floral cluster with Pretty Peacock ink.
Below is more color inspiration celebrating Copper Clay.
So, take note of today’s color inspiration. You never know when you might need a guide to create a fabulous project. It’s always fun to see what you can put together from a few color swatches.
Stampin’ Up!’s Color Coach
Speaking of Color Swatches, Stampin” Up! has created one for more color inspiration. It’s the Color Coach. You can download a printable copy by clicking here.
Have fun mixing and matching all the new colors.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
April Mini Card Kit Details
April Mini Card Kit
From April 1st through April 30th, with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and tax), you will receive a FREE Mini Card Kit along with a Video Tutorial link and Project Sheet so you can assemble the cards with me. The card bases, layers and elements are all included. You add your sentiment, and supply your favorite adhesive. This Mini Card Kit uses the Build A Butterfly dies and features the current 2022-2024 In Colors – Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky, and Parakeet Party. These cards are quick and easy to put together. I look foreard to creating them with you!
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