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Wednesday Spotlight - 2023-2025 In Color Fun!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Happy Hump Day!!  We're baaaaaaack!!  And so much is going on here, it's hard to keep up!!  LOL  We're getting ready for an Annual Catalog Spotlight class on Saturday.  I'm having trouble figuring out what to showcase as there is sooooo many wonderful goodies in this catalog.  But one thing that will happen for sure, is a spotlight on the new 2023-2025 In Color collection.

So, in the Spotlight today here on the blog, I'm highlighting both the new In Color collection, and also a wonderful new bundle that is simple but has LOTS of versatility.

 

Come class time on Saturday, the crafters will get full exposure to the 2023-2025 In Color Collection.  They'll create a comparison sheet of ALL 10 current In Colors that will showcase cardstock, ink, and markers (as well as some pretty little bling added in); and they'll get to create a fun bookmark for their catalogs.

And then there will be a fun "make-n-take" featuring their favorite new In Color of choice.

 

This fun card is a really simple "fun fold" designed to showcase the new Circle Sayings Bundle which has a new 2-3/8" circle punch as part of the bundle!  Whoo hooo ~~  I love the ease of punches!!  You can see that I showcased all five new In Colors using cardstock, ink pads and Stampin' Blends, along with the new 2023-2025 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.

 

The new In Color collection is really starting to grow on me.  I see tons of potential for this Fall when we're having a heyday with Autumn designs!!

This simple "fun fold" card is created by cutting the card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", score at 4-1/4", and then cut the front flap in half (i.e., at the 2-1/8" mark).

You'll see that I then created layering on the remaining front flap using coordinating cardstock to the designer paper, and wrapping that front flap with the coordinating Jute Trim.

 

I stamped the circular image from the Circle Sayings stamp set in the coordinating ink color (here it is Boho Blue), and the cupcake image in the center in Memento Tuxedo Black.  I then colored each image with the Light version of the matching Stampin' Blend on the frosting and the Light version of Pebbled Path for the cupcake liner.  The cupcake is finished off with Clear Wink of Stella for a lovely shimmer.

I snatched the scalloped circle out of my, sadly, retired Layering Circle Dies to frame the punched circle, and popped that entire piece on the front flap (dimensionals on left-hand side ONLY!).

 

What's really fun here is that several of the In Color Dots work for both the "front" version of the card and for the inside when you open it.

I love "stacking" these sentiments and images on the inside of this card from the stamp set!! 

Just fabulous!!

 

 

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!

STAMPIN' UP IS OFFERING FREE SHIPPING ON JUNE 21ST ONLY!!

ANY ORDER $75 OR MORE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FABULOUS OFFER. 

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!!

During the month of June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives.

Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

The "In-Person" Semi-Annual Studio Clean Out Sale took place this past weekend here at DDS Studios.

Now it's YOUR Turn!!

LOTS and LOTS of goodies for sale!!

Shop the Clean Out Sale Online HERE.

**All Details for the sale are included on the Sale Page.

 

 

If you're local, and want to come to Class on Saturday, there are still seats available.  Check out all the details on my Class Schedule page.

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

 

Terrific Tuesdays ~~ A Sweet Citrus Lime & SU! Specials!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Where in the World is Wendy !!!  😂🤣😂🤣😂

Yes, I am still alive!!!  Whew!!  It has been a whirlwind of a Spring; and this was SOOOOOOOOO an unplanned break.  I have to apologize to everyone for disappearing into the woodwork.  We've been mighty busy here in Littleton, Colorado.  Things started with the Quilt Retreat near the end of March in Estes Park.  I had fully intended on sharing pics and fun with you all the following week; and it all slipped away on me!!  LOL

After that, we very quickly headed into a hip replacement surgery for my 81 year-old Mother.  That turned out to be more stressful (the recovery side; not the surgery side) than we had thought it would be.  We moved her to rehab a day after the surgery took place, and things promptly went downhill from there.  So I lost pretty much the month of April to that. 

May was the BIG tadoo with our youngest son graduating from Medical School, which meant, of course, the BIG party here at the house, which everyone came home for; and visited from the surrounding area.

And before you knew it, it was June, and time for my birthday, and my Semi-Annual Studio Clean Out Sale, and . . . . .whew!  My husband is on the East Coast this week checking out where the youngest will be doing his residency for the next 3 years (Greenville, NC), and visiting the other son in DC.  So hopefully they all had a nice Father's Day together this past weekend.

Soooooo, . . . here we are!!  I'm slowly getting caught up around here; and I'm finally back at the Studio table doing some designing and playing. And although you haven't seen me here on the blog, my local customers have still been attending some classes with me, and we've been having fun on a weekly basis with the Virtual Coffee & a Card Classes -- right now we're playing with the Cheerful Daisies bundle and having so much fun!

 

Let's catch up with this fun card design with a "carry over" set that was carried from the Spring Mini to the New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!!  Has everyone been enjoying all the wonderful new creative products, new ink colors, and so much more??  We'll try to do some catching up together over these next weeks with all things Annual Catalog-related.  I'm sure everyone has been seeing lots of wonderful things online already!!

Today's design uses a set that I've been itching to ink up for months; and never had a chance during the Spring Mini cycle.  So imagine my relief when I saw that it had made the "cut" into the new Annual Catalog -- the Sweet Citrus stamp set and hybrid die/embossing folder set.  With the temperatures finally starting to warm up outside, something cool, refreshing, and Summer-like appealed to me this week!

Today's design features Granny Apple Green combined with the "new" (returning to the color collections) Lemon Lime Twist color.  The two colors compliment each other nicely and create a lovely realistic looking lime.  The rind and leaves are all Granny Apple Green ink; while the pulp (insides) of the lime are Lemon Lime Twist.  And you may even notice in the picture that I added Clear Wink of Stella to give the pulp a "wet" look.

The card base for this design is Granny Apple Green, with the front layers alternating between Basic White and Lemon Lime Twist.  The lovely "gingham" designer paper in the background comes from the new Glorious Gingham DSP collection.  One of my favorite designer paper collections in the catalog.  

You'll see that the background was embossed with the embossing folder; and the embossing folder was used again in combination with the dies to both emboss and cut out the lime pieces.  I love this technique that creates embossing to the stamping while cutting it out.

You'll also see that I used our Deckled Rectangle Dies to cut out the white background for the lime pieces.

I saved the third lime cut out for the inside of the card.  A lovely finishing touch!!

See the supply list below for everything I used on today's design.

 

 

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!

STAMPIN' UP IS OFFERING FREE SHIPPING ON JUNE 21ST ONLY!!

ANY ORDER $75 OR MORE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FABULOUS OFFER. 

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!!

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up!

New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit.

Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

During the month of June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives.

Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin Kit - July 2023

This kit includes:

All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.

An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.

Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.

1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.

Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.

Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

 

The "In-Person" Semi-Annual Studio Clean Out Sale took place this past weekend here at DDS Studios.

Now it's YOUR Turn!!

LOTS and LOTS of goodies for sale!!

Shop the Clean Out Sale Online HERE.

**All Details for the sale are included on the Sale Page.

 

 

Whew!!  Thanks for sticking with me for the "catchup!!"  We'll be trying to get back to a regular rhythm and I'm planning some creative fun to share with you; so check back soon!!

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

Terrific Tuesdays ~ It's a BRAND NEW Catalog!!!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Gooooooood Morning Fellow Stampers!  Are you as excited as I am?!?  

It's the Release of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Today!!!  I'm over the moon for our new catalog and new products!!  I'm ready for lots of creative fun!!  I hope you are too!!

 

TODAY’S THE DAY!  ORDER NOW!

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for!  The 2022–2023 Annual Catalog is finally here!

2022 – 2023 Annual Catalog – Click to view the new catalog on-line!

Hopefully you have received your beautiful new catalog by now!!!

If you have not, you can click on the image above (or the right-hand side of the blog) and download an electronic copy

Need a paper copy of the new catalog? If you need a copy of the new catalog, and you do not currently have a relationship with another Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, please email me at: [email protected], and I will drop one in the mail to you!

 

SCOOP UP NEW PRODUCTS NOW! CLICK HERE to shop online!  

WELCOME THE NEW 2022-2024 IN COLOR COLLECTION

Don’t just follow trends, set them! And what better way than with 5 brand new colors to inspire your crafts and add to your collection.

Introducing Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, and Orchid Oasis!  - The NEW 2022-2024 In Color Collection!!

And you can get YOURS today!!!

Shop all the Coordinated Products HERE.

Click to See Product Flyer!

Click on the image above, or HERE, to see Color Combination ideas for your new In Color Collection!!

 

TAKE ADVANTAGE ~~ of the In Color Starter Kit Promotion

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! For $99, choose $125 worth of products, and it ships for FREE (an additional 11% savings)!

Sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between May 3rd – 31st, and receive the following 2022–2024 In Color products in your Starter Kit for FREE – A $66.50 Value:

• 2022–2024 In Color Grid Paper (item 160009)
• 2022–2024 In Color Ink Pad Collection (item 161108)
• 2022–2024 In Color Cardstock Collection (item 159204)
• 2022–2024 In Color 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments (item 159253)

Want to know more about joining Stampin' Up! and the Paper Pups??

CLICK HERE!!

Join me later for a fun card featuring and brand new product suite!!! 

So looking forward to sharing with YOU!! 

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

 

 

Not in the Blog Hop - In Color Showcase

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~~

Happy Hump Day to you all!!  The 2nd Wednesday of May already!  My Goodness!!  It's Stampin' Pretty Pals Blog Hop Day . . . and as indicated earlier this year, I'm sitting out the "real" blog hop, and running on my own for awhile!  Nevertheless, I thought this month's theme was right in line with my current blogging showcase -- the New 2021-2023 In Color Collection!!  You may have seen recent blog posts from last week, and early this week in which we've been talking the new In Color collection, and showcasing some fun new products along the way!!

So if you're hopping with the Pals today, yahoo!!!  If you've slid over to visit with me, welcome!!

 

Today's fun Slimline design features our Sweet Ice Cream stamp set showcasing a 5-scoop ice cream cone with a wonderful array of In Color flavors!

And although I've never had green ice cream quite like these, I'm sure they are some sort of wonderful Pistachio or Mint flavors, right ??  LOL

I showcased my first Slimline on my DDS Business Facebook page last month using the Woodland Wonder set.  And I LOVE this type of card!

It was perfect to showcase my towering ice cream cone as well.

 

For this Slimline, you cut a piece of cardstock 8-3/8" x 7", scored at 3-1/2".  Today's card base is cut from Evening Evergreen cardstock.

And today's Slimline has a slight alteration to the design - I took 1/2" off the front flap, and laid a piece of this gorgeous Soft Succulent check from the Pansy Petal DSP to peek out along the side edge.

The the front layering includes Soft Succulent and a fun pattern from the In Good Taste DSP as a backdop.  These layers are wrapped with the gorgeous Evening Evergreen 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon before being adhered to the front of the card base flap.

 

The ice cream scoops were stamped on Shimmery White cardstock, in each of the five new In Colors; and the cone is on Cinnamon Cider with the same color ink for the stamping.

Once stacked and adhered to the card front, I added Clear Wink of Stella to my ice cream scoops so they would shimmer aplenty!!  LOL

 

It's all finished off with a lovely bow and a sprinkling of 2021-2023 In Color Jewels.

 

The inside of the card looks lovely with the plaid pattern down the right-hand side.

 

I hope you have enjoyed today's In Color showcase.  And a special card cut besides showcasing the Slimline - one of my favorite card styles!!

We'll be back soon with more fun!  Stay tuned!

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

Terrific Tuedays ~ New 2021-2023 In Colors

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

 

As promised, we're here today to chat about the New 2021-2023 In Color Collection.

And . . . tomorrow we'll be back with another design featuring this gorgeous new color collection that I have to tell you, I think is my favorite in awhile!  Like there is not one color in this new set that I don't like!!!

 

2021-2023 IN COLOR COLLECTION

 

Pale Papaya

Fresh Freesia

Polished Pink

Soft Succulent

Evening Evergreen

This set of new in colors is both soft and vibrant.  If you view yesterday's card design, you'll see what I mean.  Although the colors may feel subtle, they also capture the imagination and work so well together.

 

Let's take a little closer look at how these colors fit into the overall Color Collections at Stampin' Up!

 

Petal Pink

Pale Papaya

Mango Melody

The undertones in Pale Papaya blend best with Mango Melody when laid side-by-side.  Petal Pink contains similar undertones, but lends more to pink than to peach.  This is where Pale Papaya falls in the color family collections.

 

Blushing Bride

Polished Pink

Melon Mambo

Polished Pink is somewhat different; it will NOT go with the other In Color, Magenta Madness; and it doesn't play nice with Flirty Flamingo either.

It does however, as you can see here, blend nicely with Melon Mambo.  So this is where Polished Pink falls well into our color families.

 

Fresh Freesia

Rich Razzleberry

Blackberry Bliss

Fresh Freesia is truly a VERY fresh color; and doesn't play well with Highland Heather or Gorgeous Grape.  They are definitely NOT of the same color family (color undertones at play here).  But it does blend well with Rich Razzleberry showing us that it has more of a true pink undertone; and blends into the Blackberry Bliss realm from there.

 

Soft Sea Foam

Soft Succulent

Evening Evergreen

Our last two In Colors are totally new to our color families and really create a category of their own.  Most of our greens are either what I call a "true" green; or have yellow undertones (e.g., Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, etc.).  Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen and blue/turquoise undertoned and really have no "home" in our color families.  They are a new "animal" and I'm beyond excited to see them.  They bring a new range that we have needed!!

 

As we travel through the Spring and Summer, I will be returning to providing you with Color Coordination suggestion palates over on my DDS Facebook page like I was last year.  I look forward to providing suggestions for different color palates that you can play with using our beautiful New 2021-2023 In Color Collection!!  So keep your eyes peeled for color combination suggestions to use in your designs!!

And let's enjoy these beautiful new In Colors Together!!

Tomorrow we're returning with another In Color focus design -- stay tuned!!

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .