saying goodbye to 2022-2024 in colors

saying goodbye to 2022-2024 in colors

by | Mar 13, 2024 | card samples, In Colors, my favorites, retiring products, specialty papers, stamps ink paper

Saying goodbye is always difficult but when you like something it is even harder. Granted this is only paper, inks, and embellishments but in my world it’s a big deal! Every year Stampin’ Up! announces five new In Colors with the upcoming Annual Catalog and the previous In Colors from two years ago goes away! Customers have gooten so used to this that many times a popular color goes into low inventory or sells out shortly after the retiring list has been announced and it gets earlier and earlier each year. So alot of demonstrators have been pre-warning their customers to buy early to not get shut out. SO if you like these colors and want them I would recommend ordering now or soon…and if you have any of these ink pads and did not order the ink refills I would get one or two before they go away forever!
Today’s card features one of the many items in the current catalog that will be retired as it is made up either whole or partially of the current 2022-2024 In Colors! This product is so cool and I am sad that I have not placed with it before now – the 2022-2024 In Colors Textured Specialty Paper has a ribbed textured surface that has a sheen – it is super pretty.

Measurements:
BASE: Sweet Sorbet CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
scrap for the die cuts
Textured Specialty paper: 1″ x 3″ of each color

Lay the 1″ Specialty papers on the Basic White layer and choose the order and spacing for these.
Adhere each of the 1″ strips onto the Basic White layer.
Adhere the Basic White layer onto the middle of the card front. Die cut a couple of the flower and sprigs from the Meadows die set, one sentiment piece and each of the butterfly dies.
Arrange onto the top of the colored Specialty paper.
Adhere the dies with Multi-Purpose glue. Stamp the sentiment (I used the sentiment from the Color and Contour stamp set) onto the sentiment die cut in Sweet Sorbet ink. Pop Up the sentiment piece onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the stems.
I added three of the Tahitian Tide In Color Pearls to finish the card. This card just makes me happy!!! Below is also a close up of the Textured Specialty paper!

Stampin’ Up! is holding our OnStage in person this year and I leave tomorrow for Houston. One of my best friends from Texas will be joining me and I am so excited to spend a few days visiting and stamping with her and the thousands of other demonstrators that will be there! This card is for her along with a few other goodies! I will be posting pictures from there and will come back with a ton of ideas and inspiration I am sure!

For now, if you have any In Colors try to make some art of your very own with these great and bright colors before they leave us! Go and create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154994]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2
[159268]
$10.00
2022–2024 In Color™ 12
[161747]
$11.00
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
[159216]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Meadow Dies
[155852]
$38.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
more color mondays – orchid oasis, starry sky and parakeet party

more color mondays – orchid oasis, starry sky and parakeet party

by | Mar 11, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, In Colors, more color mondays, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

I used a large F acrylic bloc and placed reinker drops all over the surface – Parakeet Party drops on the bottom and Orchid Oasis and Starry sky intermingled on the top portion.
I sprayed it with water and placed scraps of Basic White cardstock over it to absorb the color and the water.
Every year around this time, Stampin’ Up! starts to prepare for the new annual catalog release and the retiring list which will be out soon. We anxiously await the release of all the fun new products but the sneak peak at the new In Colors is the most highly anticipated! While we don’t know in advance what the colors are – we do know that the 2022-2024 In Colors will be on the retiring list and these are some of my favorites In Colors ever – I am a Brights girl and I will be very sad to see all five of these colors go away! So today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge is all about 3 of the 5 of these retiring colors. That being said if these are some of your favorites or you have these ink pads and did not buy the re-inkers yet I would highly recommend that you purchase them NOW!! They always sell out fast!

Measurements:
BASE: Starry Sky CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ and scraps for circle dies
Basic White: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for watercoloring
Orchid Oasis: scraps for circle dies
Parakeet Party: scraps for circle dies

I used the two smallest circles dies in the Everyday Details die set and placed them inside one another to create a dotted circle frame and a smaller circle.

I stamped the open flower outline and the leaf outline stamp from the Color and Contour stamp set over the dried watercolor wash paper. I die cut the flower and fussy cut the leaves.
I scored and folded the Starry Sky base and added a strip of Stampin’ Seal tape on the two sides of the Basic White layer.
Starting on one end of the tape I wrapped one color at a time around the front of the card stock and attached it to the other tape on the opposite side on the back and cut the end off the twine spool. I repeated with other two colors until I was happy with the design to fill the middle of the card and adhered it to the card base.
I stamped the thank you sentiment to the upper right hand corner.
I adhered the open circle dies to the left hand side of the card front overlapping starting with the Orchid Oasis on top, Parakeet Party in the center and the Starry Sky on the bottom.
I popped up two of the watercolor wash flowers on Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered them in between the open circle dies. I adhered three of the fussy cut watercolor wash leaves under the flowers.
I added some 2022-2024 In Color Pearls to the card front in all three colors.
Whenever I have a very dark cardstock as the base I add a Basic White layer to the inside of the card base and I added the small circle dies and a scrap strip of the watercolor wash to the inside to decorate it. I cut the circles as I adhered them overlapping the edge to create some depth and dimension and decided to add those to the card front to finish it off!
Here is the finished card front I love these colors and will miss them a lot! Please order the reinkers if you have these ink pads and if you go to my stampin’ up!website at
https://nataliestamps.stampinup.net click on SHOP BY then click COLOR then click 2022 – 2024 IN COLORS and you will see all of the products that contain these colors. Most years we retire all of our DSP and most of the DSP with any of the In Colors will likely be retired as well – so scoop it up while you can. Remember these are all while supplies last and they will NOT be replenished if they are retiring items!

If you have these colors grab them and make a card of your own and inspire and share with us on my Facebook post in the comment section!

Product List
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154994]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2
[159267]
$10.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2
[159259]
$10.00
Starry Sky 8 1/2
[159263]
$10.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
[159214]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
[155560]
$35.00
Clear Block F
[118483]
$19.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[159215]
$5.00
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[159209]
$5.00
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[159213]
$5.00
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
[159195]
$15.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
last chance list – o holy night suite collection

last chance list – o holy night suite collection

by | Dec 1, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, retiring products, stamps ink paper

It is always sad to see favorite sets and quality products retire and go away – but the good news is that it makes way for new and equally as exciting products! And as a demonstrator I already received the new catalogs that are on their way to you in a few weeks and they are fun ones filled to the brim with loads of new ideas and stamps and coordinating products!!!

Today’s blog post focuses on one of the gorgeous suites that will be retiring and going away – it is only available while supplies last! and best yet some of the products are ON SALE!!

Night Divine dies #161996 was $27 now $24.30
Stars At Night hybrid folder (dies and EF)
#162006 was $39 now $27.30

Sadly both the Designer Series papers in the suite are already sold out as is the star trinkets! So if you love one of the bundles in the suite time is of the essence!

The Stars At Night bundle comes with our hybrid Embossing folder which means that one or more of the dies fits into the inside of the embossing folder and you can die cut and emboss in one pass through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine!

Place the die in the grooves over the matching stars on the inside of the folder with the Stampin’ Up logo printed on it cutting side up.
Place the paper right side towards the cutting blade and close the folder over the paper. In the case of the Holographic Trio Specialty paper this makes a difference as you want to emboss the correct side of the paper!
I stamped one of the sentiments in Night of Navy ink on Basic White cardstock and die cut with the matching die.
Since the card base is Night of Navy I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock layer to the card inside and popped up the sentiment onto the layer. I normally do not add dimension to the inside of the card but thought it would be something fun and different.
I added one of the holographic embossed and die cut stars to the left hand side of the inside of the card.
I love the O Holy Night graphic designs but they sold out very quickly!
I cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer for the card front, adhered it on and popped up the smallest die cut star to the scene in the sky!
I took the top half of that piece of DSP and created another card with the bundle!

I added largest star to the card front after adhering the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer pf DSP to the card front and added Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels around the star. I stamped the linear sentiment to a 1/4″ scrap strip and brushed ink on with a blending brush and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I didn’t want to waste any of the grogeous Holographic Trio paper so I used the negative to highlight the matching star on one of the other DSP sheets.
I added three blue Iridescent Pastel Gems to the Holographic paper and secured the retiring White Iridescent ribbon to finish the Smoky Slate card base.
The last card in this series from the Stars at Night bundle uses another scenic paper from the discontinued O Holy Night DSP and die cut a star in the top right hand corner.
I embossed the die cut out in the embossing folder and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimsionals after adhering the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ DSP to a Crumb Cake base.

I stamped the linear sentiment across the light sand in Night of Navy ink for contrast and added Iridescent Pastel Gems to finish the card with some bling.

If you need this set or bundle do not delay they will sell out and soon!

Now go and create the rest of your Christmas Cards one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
O Holy Night Suite Collection (English)
[162012]
$144.50
Stars At Night Bundle (English)
[162007]
$56.50
Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162000]
$24.00
O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161986]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$10.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$10.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131202]
$10.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
[162006]
$39.00
Iridescent Pastel Gems
[160429]
$8.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
fun with shapes

fun with shapes

by | Apr 17, 2023 | card samples, product reviews, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Watercolor Shapes (#156968) is one of those versatile stamp sets with shapes that often gets overlooked – this stamp set is now retired and SOLD OUT but I wanted to share some ideas for using shape stamps with you as other sets have shape stamps in them.
Using the shapes as a background is one easy way to use this set and creates a lovely backdrop for this simply stamped card.
I stamped the background and them restamped the photopolymer clear stamp again on these 1/4″ Real Red cardstock strips. Stamped the Biggest Wish sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and added a few Matte Black dots to finish it off!
Not only did I use the small square for the background in this card as well, but I did a rock n roll effect (this is where you take a stamp and roll the edges only in the ink pad so that the center of the stamp remains less or uninked and stamp it down on the paper)
This “halo” effect of the rock n roll technique creates a spotlight for the sentiment! I stamped it onto a rainbow scrap piece of paper and added Brilliant Wings die cuts and Matte Black dots!
This card uses the same technique as the last sample but in a different color scheme.
This sample uses the larger circle as a background image for the sentiment. Popped up over the smaller circle background it adds interest and continuity to the card!
Using multiple colors and shape images this card uses the same techniques as the last sample but adds depth and dimension using the multiple colors and shapes.

This next sample uses the retiring color Mint Macaron and retiring die set Brilliant Wings dies as the foreground for the small square pattern made with the Watercolor Shapes stamp set.

Starting yesterday I will be posting every Sunday a color challenge – I would love to see what you all come up with – yesterday I posted a five color palette featuring Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Real Red.
Here is the card that I designed around this first color challenge – send me photos of the cards you come up with i cannot wait to see your creations!
Product List
Watercolor Shapes Photopolymer Stamp Set
[156968]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$9.25
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102482]
$9.25
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$8.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
$8.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$8.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
$8.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$8.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$8.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
[155523]
$44.00
Chic Dies
[158815]
$37.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.50
Matte Black Dots
[154284]
$7.00
simply succulent front flap card

simply succulent front flap card

by | Apr 14, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Today’s card features the Simply Succulent Bundle that is SOLD OUT but still available from my personal retiring stamp sale that will begin May 4th. This front flap fun fold card is “buttoned closed” with a succulent die cut and opens both right and left for a fun surprise element to the card!

Measurements:
Base: Mint Macaron (retiring color)
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ and 1/2″ cut
off the front right hand side
Basic White: 3 1/2″ x 4″ scored at 1/2″ on the 4″
side to make the main portion 3 1/2″ square
4 ” x 5 1/4″ for the inside
scrap of Mint and White for die cuts

Cut the 1/2″ section off the right side of the card front panel.
Score the 4″ side of the Basic White 3 1/2″ x 4″ piece of cardstock and add adhesive to the scored 1/2″ edge.
Adhere the 1/2″ score to the underside of the center left edge of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White cardstock piece.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card base.
Using Scrap cardstock (I used Mint Macaron so that I could use this piece on another card but it can be any color as you are using this piece for a mask only on this card) cut the large die from the Potted Succulents die set. Holding the die as a mask on the card front, rub Mint Macaron ink with a Blending Brush through the pattern of the die creating a tone on tone background.
Using scrap Basic White cardstock, stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the large succulent image and color with Mint Macaron and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends markers. The die cut the image out.
The alcohol markers blend nicely and as you allow to dry and return another color over the top of the last color the image blends nicely.
Open up the inside of the card and stamp the sentiment in Mint Macaron and add several small succulent stamps around the sentiment.
I punched the edges of the 1/2″ strip I cut from the card front and adhered it under the sentiment wording after creasing the piece in half to correspond to the score line.
Die cut additional greenery and pop up the main colored succulent image on the front of the Basic White 3 1/2″ square piece. Adhere the Mint greenery die cuts under the popped up succulent piece.
Add one die cut – adhered on the main card front just below the bottom left hand corner of where the white square lands on the card front – this will serve as a “latch” to help the front flap stay closed.
Tuck the front flap under that die cut to keep the card closed.
Add Iridescent Rhinestone Gems to finish off the card with some bling!
This is an easy fun fold – hope you try something similar with your own supplies soon – go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Simply Succulents Bundle
[156264]
$54.75
Simply Succulents Cling Stamp Set
[154480]
$22.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[138337]
$9.25
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147106]
$8.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Potted Succulents Dies
[154330]
$39.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.50
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154889]
$9.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
$9.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50