Look for the Rainbow

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Don’t you LOVE things that sparkle and shine?! Well, our new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog has a special surprise just for you: traditional Glimmer Paper with a splash of rainbow color. You get swaths of Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green, Magenta Madness, and Mango Melody on two 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) thin glittered sheets.

To demonstrate with it, cut this rainbow-licious paper with dies for easy, glittery accents—possibly using smaller sections of a single color. Or cut pieces that display multiple colors for an intense ombre effect. It’s like having a pack of colors on two sheets.

Our artist added shimmery die-cut letters to a card, created a background on another card, and used Rainbow Glimmer Paper to add depth and pizzazz to a birthday tag. What can you make with this fun and fancy paper? We think “the sky’s the limit”!

P.S. This paper coordinates with the Artistry Blooms Suite (AC p. 130) plus many of our Designer Series Paper and cardstock collections. Explore the catalog for so many possibilities!

Make-it Monday - Ornate Garden Suite

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The Ornate Garden Suite is just so rich yet delicate looking; perfect for making statement cards!! The beautiful designer series paper is so detailed that it adds the perfect statement to any card! In addition to the dsp, this card comes together with a few daises, a sentiment, some die cuts, and of course the beautiful new gilded gems! This suite is so versatile, I hope you enjoy playing and creating with it!

WORK WITH WHAT YOU’VE GOT

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If you’re looking for a simple way to add variety to your projects, start by sifting through the supplies you already have! With just a few sheets of cardstock and your trusty Paper Trimmer, you can easily create three unique designs to highlight stamps of every size from your favorite set.For all of the cards above, we started with:

  • The Moving Along Stamp Set

  • The same ink colors (Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Real Red, Smoky Slate, and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink)

  • Smoky Slate Cardstock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; 21.6 x 14 cm)

  • Whisper White Cardstock (3-3/4" x 3-3/4"; 9.5 x 9.5 cm)

  • Neutrals 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper in Smoky Slate (3" x 5"; 7.6 x 12.7 cm)

Helicopter Card
No trimming needed! Stamp on the Whisper White Cardstock, use Stampin’ Seal to adhere the Designer Series Paper to the Smoky Slate card base, then attach the stamped cardstock using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Car Card
Cut the Whisper White Cardstock into four squares measuring 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" (4.8 x 4.8 cm) and stamp. Attach the Designer Series Paper to the Smoky Slate card base with Stampin’ Seal, then adhere the squares to the Designer Series Paper using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Train Card
Trim the Whisper White Cardstock into three strips measuring 3-3/4" x 1-1/4" (9.5 x 3.2 cm) and stamp. Attach the Designer Series Paper to the Smoky Slate cardstock with Stampin’ Seal, then adhere the stamped strips to the Designer Series Paper using Dimensionals.What else could you do to make the most of your craft collection?

Make-It Monday - World of Good

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The World of Good Suite was something just a little different this time around in the new catalog. We know that catalog after catalog we will have floral sets, holiday sets, and sets that revolve around sentiments. Paging through the new catalog this suite stood out as something really new and unique which made it so much fun to open and play with! The suite features stamps, dies, paper and more and has such a beautiful, earthy weathered look to it. It is very versatile and will be a staple of the new catalog!

SIMPLE STAMPING WITH THE 2020–2022 IN COLORS

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Can’t wait to use the 2020–2022 In Colors? We have just the thing to get you started, monochromatic cards made using our freshest, most on-trend colors: Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, and Misty Moonlight. In fact, we think these cards might be a stamp-a-stack In Color party waiting to happen!

After all, creating multiple, monochromatic cards using the same design but different colors is one of the fastest ways to make a collection of distinctly beautiful handmade cards. Plus, these cards are so simple to stamp that beginner stampers are sure to get hooked on their first try. You’ll love being able to make cards in multiple colors in no time at all.

In Colors are easy to fall in love with. We recommend marking pages in the catalog with our In Color products and collections (including Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs) for easy navigating!

Make-It Monday - You're Amazing!

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The beautiful floral arrangement takes the center stage on this card! Simply stamp, color, and cut and you’ve got the focal image to create a stunning masterpiece! Next, emboss the Old Olive mat piece with the Ornate Floral embossing folder, tie some ribbon and place your sentiment and your card is nearly done (just don’t forget the embellishments)! With stamps this beautiful, creating beautiful cards doesn’t have to be so much work!

LITTLE CHANGES, BIG IMPACT

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How can you take a project from simple to stepped up? It’s as easy as adding an embellishment here and a technique there. Here’s the step-it-up story for our samples.

  • Simple (first sample). Use stamps, ink, paper.

  • A bit stepped up (second sample). Add a Crumb Cake Cardstock layer, Flowers for Every Season Gems, and Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon; spatter the background using a Water Painter and ink.

  • Really stepped up (third sample). Stamp dots and more flowers, and swap the ribbon for Forever Greenery Trim; emboss the background using the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder, and sponge on more color.

You can do the same for any project. Step it up by adding layers, embellishments, and color. What you do is up to you!

Make-It Monday - Comfort and Hope

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The world is a bit of a scary place right now. Sending a simple card with a powerful greeting like this can make all of the difference. We need to spread comfort and hope; we need to let people know that we are thinking of them and that we care. One little card can make a big difference, so make a card and send it to someone who you think could use a little pick-me-up!

This card features products from the beautiful Ornate Garden suite and the So Sentimental bundle plus a sneak-peek at the sentiment from a new set in the Annual Catalog that premieres on Wednesday, June 3rd, called Comfort and Hope. Simply beautiful imagery combined with powerful sentiment makes for a truly great card!

CLASSIC STAMPIN’ SPOT TECHNIQUES

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The new Classic Stampin’ Spots Assortment on page 147 of the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is the perfect little ink collection for your stampers. With eight colors from Basic Gray to Granny Apple Green, the lovely array of colors hits the spot.

Here are some fun techniques to prove that some of the best things come in tiny packages.

  • Block Background: Use the spot as a stamp. Turn it over and apply it directly to the paper for the cutest card on the block.

  • Tasteful Texture: To mimic the wood grain of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, swipe the spot across the stamps instead of pressing the stamp to the ink.

  • Layered Colors: Use the Stamparatus and apply the darkest colors around the edges of the image. Stamp. Then clean the stamp and apply a lighter color in the center. Stamp again to create the look of a multicolored markered image.

Make-it Monday - Share Sunshine

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We are all looking to share some sunshine during these challenging times and give back in ways we can. Stampin’ Up has created an exclusive download with 15 pages of relevant sentiments to encourage the #keepstamping trend and spreading the love during these difficult times.

As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:

  • The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund

  • United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

Help us make a difference today!

Download the Share Sunshine PDF here: https://covid19.stampinup.com

What do you think of the card I made featuring the beautiful Jubilee dies (retiring soon!!), Ornate Garden DSP, and Share Sunshine download?

SIMPLE STAMPING

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What can you make with one pack of assorted cardstock and one ink pad? Just about anything! Keep your projects simple! Multiple colors and dimensions make these projects fun and playful, without requiring much time.

Make-it Monday - It's Wedding Season!

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Wedding season will be upon us shortly and despite the fact that it may look a little different this year, you KNOW that you’ll need some wedding cards! This card has such a regal wedding look with it’s soft colors, touches of metallic, and a beautiful sentiment!

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CELEBRATING SUNFLOWERS STEP-BY-STEP

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CASUAL
For the first card, stamp the sunflower in Bumblebee ink and the leaves in Old Olive ink, then layer the die cuts to create lovely depth and dimension. Sprinkle a few 2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots for a little extra “pop.” Then stamp the sentiment in Magenta Madness and you have a happy card in minutes!

AVID
Step it up on the second card with more stamping and by sponging Cinnamon Cider and Old Olive ink on the images. Blend the colors on the cardstock with an Aqua Painter for a nice, even look.

AVID (Mini Paper Pumpkin Box)
For our fanciest stepped-up project, we spritzed a Mini Paper Pumpkin Box with water and Just Jade ink. Next, we embellished the box with lots of fun layers and floral details, including cheerful-looking sunflowers. We finished with a cute baker’s twine bow made using the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack.

Make it Monday - By the Dock

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Anyone else feeling like they could go for a a relaxing afternoon by the dock with a sweet tea in their hand? This card gives me major summertime vibes that I think everyone is craving right now! This card features the By the Dock bundle which features not only the boat and cattails, but also the adorable little frogs that really bring this card to life! Paired with some DSP that features green-tones, and some subtle cardstocks, this card is the perfect way to gear you up for some much needed sunshine!

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VASES FULL OF FUN

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I’d like to share some ideas created with the retiring Varied Vases Stamp Set (item 146644) that you’ll love and maybe even inspire you to grab it before it is gone for good!

  • The Simply the Best card is an excellent way to showcase the possibilities with this set. All the stamps used are from the Varied Vases set.

  • The May Your Heart card uses both the Varied Vases and the Here’s a Card Stamp Set (item 149438). Adding a greeting set always gives you more options!

  • Add a card using only a greeting stamp from the Here’s a Card Stamp Set. The Happy Birthday card gives you a great example of this.

I hope you enjoy these cards and tell me, what are you the most sad to see leaving us after this catalog?

Make It Monday - Bee Healthy

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During this time of social distancing, have you noticed that you are making an extra effort to reach out to the ones that you love? This time has allowed me to put more of an emphasis on making and sending cards to connect with loved ones I am not able to physically see. Talk about an unintended benefit of the crazy world we are living in! These beautiful bees are buzzing by to make sure that you’re happy and healthy navigating the quarantine with a simple little “Hello”. The card uses a couple designs of DSP, some stamps and dies, and of course that beautiful ruched ribbon! I challenge you to sit down today, make a card, and send it to someone who is on your mind these days!

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LET US INSPIRE YOU

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Do you need an extra dose of inspiration? Don’t worry—it’s right at your fingertips. All you need is a catalog and a willingness to experiment. Start by flipping through the annual or January–June catalog and pick a project that catches your attention. Then, CASE it (Copy And Share Everything)!

Here’s how it works—you choose one aspect of your chosen inspiration piece and copy it on a new project. We selected the Enjoy the Little Things card from page 125 of the annual catalog as the inspiration piece. Then, we used these CASEing techniques to create three additional projects.

  • Copy the color scheme. The Great Places card uses the same color scheme as the inspiration piece.

  • Copy the technique. The Thanks card copies the technique of the original card by incorporating a die-cut background with separate cut-out pieces added back in.

  • Copy the layout. Take the guesswork out of project design by using the inspiration piece as a template as we did on the Love & Joy card. Simply mimic the design but substitute different stamps, paper, and accessories.

IN STEP WITH BOTANICAL PRINTS

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CASUAL
Easy and fast is the best way to help build confidence. For the first card, layer a selection of beautiful elements from the Botanical Prints Product Medley on the card front. Stamp the sentiment on the die-cut label, pop it up on the card, and you have a stunning card in no time at all.

AVID
For the second card, we stamped the rose hip image and colored it with Watercolor Pencils. We also stepped up the background by adding Pretty Peacock ink with a Sponge Brayer. This was our way to build on an already beautiful card, but see if you can come up with ideas of your own!

ARTFULLY AVID
We couldn’t resist stepping up this card one more time using the emboss resist technique. We stamped the rose hip image in VersaMark ink, sprinkled it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, and heat set the image with the Heat Tool. Then we colored in the image using ink and an Aqua Painter. We also added some beautiful complexity to the background by cutting the Designer Series Paper in strips and brayering it with Old Olive and Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ ink before applying it to the card front.

Cards we Love

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We have three cards to share today, and each one features a unique tip that you can add to your papercrafting repertoire.

If you’d like a card with simple lines and a subtle touch of color, try the markering technique featured on the Happy Easter card. Simply use Stampin’ Write Markers to color directly on the rubber. This gives you perfect control over the depth of color in your stamped image; it also lets you easily incorporate more than one color for a clean, sophisticated look.

Go bold with Melon Mambo and Pool Party, as we did with our Sweet Friend card. Pro tip: Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper isn’t just for birthdays! We love how it makes the Melon Mambo Cardstock pop.

The adorable You Brighten My Day card features the Distinktive Full of Happiness Stamp Set. The varying rubber densities give your image depth and complexity, making it super fun to stamp with.

Get a Preview of the New Catalog with the Ornate Garden Suite!

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What better way to celebrate the joys of spring than by creating colorful, cheerful cards with the Ornate Garden Suite? Get a sneak peek of the new catalog when you order this suite’s Designer Series Paper, detailed dies, stamps with handwritten sentiments and floral images, gold foil, gems, and more. With its nature-loving details and a splash of vintage vibe, how can you resist?