Category: In Colors

Eden’s Garden

The Eden’s Garden Stamp Set and dies were also products that we were able to get for free during Sale-a-brations. They are not my normal style but I really wanted to give them a try. For this design I went to my trusty Pinterest board again. The design used a scalloped edge down the side and I thought that the edging die in the set would work perfectly for this. You’ll notice I went a bit different with the colors on this card pulling in old, new, and returning colors. I added some sparkle by using the pearlescent specialty paper for my circle and the leaves that are die cut. Look closely at the focal point there are a lot of elements going on there with many fussy cut stamped pieces included. I really like how it turned out. I loved to hear what your favorite part is. For me it’s the multiple layers in the focal point. I really love how they came together.

  • 157823 – Eden’s Garden Stamp Set (R)
  • 157831- Eden Dies (R)
  • 151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
  • 161598 – Basics 3D Embossing Folder (O)
  • 155766 – Simply Elegant Trim (C)
  • 159193 – Silver 3/8″ Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon (R)
  • 159188 – Sprig Trinkets (R)
  • 154291 – Pearlescent 12 x 12 Specialty Paper (R)
  • 160582 – Adhesive-backed Milky Dots (R) (M)
  • Colors – Moody Mauve (N), Pretty Peacock (N), Soft Sea Foam

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Founding the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the new 2023-2024 catalog available May 2, 2023.

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Christmas and Deer Scrapbook page

While Christmas is over I still wanted a chance to share the two retiring stamp set that I have that are Christmas. Here in Utah we’ve been wondering if Spring was ever going to come. We’ve had record breaking snow and it’s been coming down clear into April. I figured rather than making cards since Christmas is still a ways off, I would focus instead on scrapbook pages that I can put some of those fun Holiday pictures on.

I went with something a bit not traditional mixing together, browns, blues and greens. I also wanted to use as many retiring items that were seasonal as I could. You may notice that I used some new and returning colors. Yep, I’m enjoying playing with some of these new colors. The lighter blue is the new in color Boho Blue and the darker color is a returning in color that has been added to the core colors, Misty Moonlight. I love how they work so well together.

There is so much detail to this page that I thought I would share a few close up shots. The trees along the bottom are a punch where as the other trees I fussy cut as well as some of the deer. What I really love is the greetings all meshed together. Both of these sets have lots of great says that work well on cards, but I thought they made a fun word blog on the page. You will also notice the two embossed images using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folders. I always love it when a project turns out well, especially when I didn’t have an idea what to do when I started.

  • 156891 – Peaceful Deer Stamp Set (R)
  • 156300 – Christmas to Remember Stamp Set (R)
  • 155433 – Wintry 3D Embossing Folder (R)
  • 153603 – Evergreen Border Punch (R)
  • 156390 – Deer Builder Punch (R)
  • 153607 – Essential Tag Punch (R)
  • 161631 – Boho Blue 3/8″ Texture Ribbon (N)
  • 159198 – Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • 161300 – Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (N)
  • Colors – Boho Blue (N), Misty Moonlight (N), Early Espresso (C), Crumb Cake (C), Mossy Meadow (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (N) Found in the new 2023 – 2024 Catalog available May 2, 2023

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Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

I don’t know about you but sometimes I like to have cards on hand that are just basic with no words in them. This way I can write whatever I want for any occasion or I can add a sentiment inside at the time that I need the card. The Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks are featured in the Mini Catalog and were and item that we could get for free during Sale-a-Brations. I chose to get mine for free and this was the first time that I’ve had the chance to use them. They are so easy to use with our blending brushes and I thought they were perfect to make this type of card. You may also notice some new products on this project. That’s right I received my catalog pre-order (one of the many perks of being a demonstrator) and thought this project would be perfect to try out some of the new colors and ribbons.

One of the cool things about these masks is there is no need for two different colors. Because you are going over the top of each other and because you are using the blending brushes you have control of the amount of ink you apply to the project. This makes it easy to get the contrast on the flower and leaves with only two colors. The base of the card was also created using the masks. I finished the card off with some of the new in-color ribbon that you will be able to purchase in May with the new catalog. The flower and ribbon are both using one of the five new in colors – Moody Mauve. This color is so different from what we have in our collection. I think you are going to love using it.

  • 160517 – Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks (R) (M)
  • 161630 – 3/8″ Textured Ribbon Moody Mauve (N)
  • 153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
  • 160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
  • 160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C) (M)
  • Colors – Old Olive (C), Basic White (C), Moody Mauve (N)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the New Catalog Available May 2, 2023

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Uniquely Artistic

Uniquely Artistic is another stamp set that I received as a gift and wasn’t sure what to do with it. I struggled with the ideas a bit but thought that it would be the perfect set to pair with the Thanks and Hello embossing folders that are also retiring. Rather than stamping a greeting I used the Wink of Stella to highlight the word I wanted to focus on as you can see it the closer up image.

  • 158935 – Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set (R)
  • 152556 – Stacked Stone Background Stamp (R)
  • 155430 – Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder (R)
  • 104199 – Linen Thread (C)
  • 152464 – Elegant Faceted Gems (R)
  • 141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
  • Colors – Crumb Cake (C), Soft Suede (R), Old Olive (C), Pear Pizzazz (R), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

I went with different colors and a slightly different look for the other embossing folder and image but kept the same basic idea of highlighting the word with the Wink of Stella. I used the trim from the online exclusives and some vellum cardstock to add depth to the flower image.

  • 158935 – Uniquely Artistic Stamp Set (R)
  • 155430 – Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder (R)
  • 155560 – Scalloped Contours Die (C)
  • 160496 – Lightly the Way Dies (M) (C)
  • 161633 – Gold and Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (O)
  • 154571 – Pastel Pearls (R)
  • 158133 – Soft Succulent 1/2″ Satin Shimmer Ribbon (R)
  • 101856 – Vellum Cardstock (C)
  • 141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
  • Colors – Polished Pink (R), Soft Succulent (R), Petal Pink (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusive, (M) Mini Catalog

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Happy Birthday

Did you know that today is my birthday!

Yep it is and to celebrate I wanted to share with you three different birthday card sets featuring retiring stamp sets. This first set is my favorite; however, one of the things I like about all these cards is that the layouts are mostly interchangeable. I’ve used the current In Colors on all these cards. While these colors will be around for another year, many of the accessories are not so I recommend grabbing them soon before they are gone (if they aren’t already.) There are three cards for each stamp set as there are three main images in each set. Also, each set uses the same layout but each card is twisted to show the versatility of the layouts.

Party Puffins

This set features a pocket to hold a gift card or cash for a quick and easy gift. I love how easy it is to create this pocket. I actually saw a tutorial for it on Facebook. I will work to get a video done to show you how easy it is to create this pocket. One of my favorite parts of this set of cards is the background. Even though the colors are all different the background is created the same way. I actually used a VersaMark pad and clear embossing powder rather than stamping it with the ink. This is what gives it the shine that you see. I also added shine to the penguin birthday hats using the Wink of Stella Brush.

  • 155054 – Party Puffins Stamp Set (R)
  • 158925 – Rays of Light Stamp Set (C)
  • 151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
  • 159200 – Sweet Sorbet 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • 159196 – Parakeet Party 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • 159198 – Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • 159186 – 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (R)
  • 155554 – Basics Emboss Powders, Clear (C)
  • 102283 – VersaMark Pad (C)
  • 132708 – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (C)
  • 159219 – 2022-2024 In Color Markers (C)
  • 141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
  • Colors – Sweet Sorbet (C), Parakeet Party (C), Tahitian Tide (C), Starry Sky (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Basic White (C), Basic Black (C)

(R) Retiring , (C) Carrying Over

This Birthday Piggy

I featured the In Color designer series paper for this set of cards and a design that uses a half cut front. The part that is cut off is actually scored and placed under the background paper to create the part that flips over the card you can see this in the open section. I made sure to include the greeting beneath the flipped section. I will admit that I used the dies that were available a while back to cut out the images rather than fussy cutting them. They were available on the clearance rack, but I’m not sure if they are still there.

  • 159107 – This Birthday Piggy Stamp Set (R)
  • 159253 – 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Designer Series Paper (R)
  • 159246 – 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Glimmer Paper (R)
  • 132708 – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (C)
  • 159219 – 2022-2024 In Color Markers (C)
  • 154893 – Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (C)
  • 156408 – White 3/8″ Glittered Organdy Ribbon (R)
  • 159186 – 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (R)
  • Colors – Sweet Sorbet (C), Parakeet Party (C), Tahitian Tide (C), Starry Sky (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Basic White (C), Basic Black (C)

(R) Retiring , (C) Carrying Over

Elephant Parade

I got this fun idea from one of my fellow demonstrator Michelle Pepper. Again I mixed up the layout to show the same concept different ways. This stamp set doesn’t have as many stamps that work for birthday sayings so I did bring in a different stamp set for one of the sayings, but it does have other saying that you can use to create a variety of cards. I used the Wink of Stella Brush again to add sparkle to the balloons and the background is created using the In Color Glimmer paper. Just a note be sure to stamp your creating before you emboss your background to make sure you get a clear stamped image.

  • 158695 – Elephant Parade Stamp Set (R)
  • 158696 – Elephant Dies (R)
  • 158697 – Elephant Parade Bundle (R)
  • 159985 – Charming Sentiments Stamp Set (C)
  • 159246 – 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Glimmer Paper (R)
  • 159195 – 2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack (C)
  • 132708 – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (C)
  • 141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
  • 144608 – Color Lifter Stampin’ Blends (C)
  • 154317 – Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (C)
  • Colors – Sweet Sorbet (C), Parakeet Party (C), Tahitian Tide (C), Starry Sky (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Basic White (C), Basic Black (C), Smoky Slate (C)

(R) Retiring , (C) Carrying Over

Birthday Bonus

Because it’s my Birthday I thought I would give you a gift. When you place an order of $25 or more using the hostess code listed on the right hand side between now and the end of April 2023 I will send you a combination of three of the birthday cards shown in this post along with a surprise gift. All you need to do is place your order then send me a quick email at andersoncandice@hotmail.com or a text to 435-232-2655 and once I confirm your order I’ll mail out your gift as a special thank you for supporting me. Just a note this offer is for US customer only (sorry I am not allowed to sale Stampin’ Up! products outside of my home country.)

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Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set

I fell in love with this stamp set from the first moment I saw it, but in the time that I’ve had it I’ve struggled to actually create with it. This week the Global Design Project has a color challenge #GDP389 which included the colors Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie & Tahitian Tide. When deciding what retiring stamp set to use I thought that the cocktails in this set would make for a perfect. Honestly, I love how it turned out. I know that there are stamps in the set that you can use to fill in the element of the cocktail glass however I decided to used my markers instead. This allowed me to have different levels of liquid in the glass. To add a bit of sparkle I finished them off by coloring them with the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush. Which just so happens to be one of my favorite ways to add a bit of sparkle to a project. This set has so many great words that I just had to use multiple on the card. I also could resist stamping on the inside of the card as well.

When I’m creating I often struggle with coming up with a layout. I’ve turned to creating my own challenge which is to choose a design layout from my collection in my Pinterest board. I also have a board for color combos that I will use when needed. I turned to this board when trying to decided on a layout for this design. I love Pinterest for ideas. It’s a great place to get inspiration. I also use the catalogs, follow other stampers on Facebook and blogs, and sometimes search the internet or just look around me. What do you use for inspirations when you are feeling stuck?

After making my first card I decided to challenge myself to make more cards using this stamp set and the same color combo. The hard part was in my mind this color combo didn’t really work with the other words and images in the stamp set. This meant I needed to think a bit out of the box to create these cards. I also challenged myself to continue to use layouts from my Pinterest board. Can you figure out which layouts I used? The last challenged I used was to incorporate more retiring product including, dies, embossing folders, colors and embellishments. I’d love to hear which design is your favorite. If you take a moment you’ll see I tried to use almost every stamp and every die to create these cards. Again I stamped the inside of each card and I used multiple of the different sayings.

All Cards

  • 152507 – Nothing’s Better Than Stamp Set (R)
  • 152698 – Love you More than Dies (R)
  • Colors – Daffodil Delight (C), Pumpkin Pie (C), Tahitian Tide (C), Basic White (C)

Cocktails Card

  • 152709 – Rectangular Postage Stamp (R)
  • 154284 – Matte Black Dots (R)
  • 160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie (R) (M)
  • 141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
  • Additional Colors – Basic Black (C)

Cookies Card

  • 155560 – Scalloped Contours Dies (C)
  • 160508 – Hand-Drawn Dots (R) (M)
  • 160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie (R) (M)
  • Additional Colors – Early Espresso (C), Soft Suede (R), Crumb Cake (C)

Coffee Card

  • 158046 – Beautiful Shapes Dies (R)
  • 161595 – Radiating Stiches Dies (O)
  • 157955 – Hive 3D Embossing Folder (R)
  • 155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Black (C)
  • 160412 – Opaque Adhesive-backed Gems (R) (M)
  • Colors – Early Espresso (C), Soft Suede (R), Crumb Cake (C)

Chocolate Card

  • 158046 – Beautiful Shapes Dies (R)
  • 159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies (C)
  • 157980 – Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder (C)
  • 152472 – Early Espresso 1/4″ Faux Suede Trim (R)
  • Additional Colors – Early Espresso (C), Soft Suede (R)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusives, (M) Found in the current Mini Catalog

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