Four Days of Sweet Sugarplum, Day One

Let's start off our weekend with a Sweet Sugarplum Swirly Birthday.  I've used both the stamp set and the coordinating thinlits to create a fun birthday card.  

 

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5 Days of Emerald Envy, Day Three

I have a super cute card to share with you for day 3.  I made this card the same day I made my cute little frog card with the polka dot background.  Hence, more cute little hearts.    

I added some retired Pool Party glitter ribbon.  I like how it works with the green.  

I think I know just the person who would love getting this one in the mail.  

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A Cute Little Crumb Cake Note Card

Today, I'm sharing the cute little note card that was one of our Make and Takes at my Open House / Catalog Party.  They really like it.  

I used Soft Suede Ink on the card design and the flowers were stamped and punched using our Blossom Bunch Punch, Watermelon Wonder CS and Whisper White CS.   

Adding a little strip of DSP can add so much to a card design.  I think the little scattering of 'speckles' adds a lot to the card.  I even added a few on the envelope, too.  

If you needed a quick bunch of cards or wanted to add a bunch to your 'stash' of cards, using a set of note cards and a simple, yet fun design, is the way to go.  

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Three Days of Peach, Day Two

Here we are for another 'peachy' day together.  Today's card is TOTALLY peach!   

I've added sponging to highlight the different layers. 

I also sponged the embossed design, to highlight how pretty it is.  

You can't get peachier than this!  I still have one more day of peach, so be sure to join me.

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Flirty Flamingo Week, Day Four

Today is a 'Thanks Kindly' day.  I love this stamp because it is so elegant.  Let's take a minute to think of some of the many things for which we are thankful... today and every day. 

I've added a layer of gold behind the top layer of the card, to coordinate with the heat embossed lettering in gold. 

I played around with some embossing on the inside and outside of the card and on the envelope.

Lightly sponging over the embossing really brings out the beautiful design.

I really like how this card turned out.  I think it's one of my favorites ... so far:)

Be sure to come back for my final Flirty Flamingo day.
 

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Meet Sweet Sugarplum ... Wrapping Up All 5 New Colors

It's no secret that I've never been a big lover of anything plum, but this shade is really, really, really pretty.  Really.  It's soft and luscious and works great with a lot of our other colors. 

So now you can see why I'm having such a difficult time choosing my favorite.  Just when I think I've decided, the next day I change my mind.  

By the way, the embossing shows up much better in real life.  The light just didn't hit it right.  Maybe I need a different time of day to do my photo shoot ... or maybe... I need a new photographer:) 

Okay, time's up!  It's time for you to decide...  
               Which is your favorite new In Color?????

I will make my decision by June 26 for my Catalog Party/Open House.  Anyone who guesses which color I chose as my new favorite, will win a prize... to be announced the day after the party.

There will also be a prize for anyone who correctly guesses which new stamp set I chose as my favorite for this year.  The better you know the catalog, the more likely you are to guess correctly and win the prizes.  If you don't have a new catalog yet, contact me to stop by and pick one up.  I have one waiting for you!  If you don't have it by the party date, you can get one when you come to the party. 
  

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Meet Emerald Envy

If you're looking for a truly vivid and rather intense green, look no further than Emerald Envy. 

If you know me well, you probably know that I'm not a big fan of some shades of green, especially when you get into this new color.  HOWEVER, after working with it a while, it kind of won me over.  It's pretty nice!  I was amazed at how it changes as you pair it with other colors, too.  You'll see more on that in future posts.

So... I think I'm in love with this color, too.

There's only one new color remaining for me to share with you.  Come on back to see it and see what's next.

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Meet Peekaboo Peach

Looking for a beautiful shade of peach?  Meet Peekaboo Peach.  It's gorgeous. 

What can I say?  This color lends a soft, fresh and clean look to any card creation.  Love it! 

Are you beginning to see why it's so difficult for me to choose a favorite? 

We have 2 colors to go, so hurry back to check them out. 
 

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Meet Dapper Denim

Next, let's look at a truly gorgeous and intense shade of blue ... Dapper Denim.  I love this one, too. 

Remember, same card design as in my previous post.

Isn't this just gorgeous?

Come on back to see what color I share next.

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Meet Flirty Flamingo

In my 'Meet the New In Colors' post, I shared a card with you that had a peek at all 5 of our newest In Colors.  I'd like continue introducing all the colors and helping you get to know each of them a little better.  First of all, here are all 5 of the new colors using the same basic card design for each.

I've changed the embossed backgrounds and the colors, but kept the same design.  The stamping is all done with VersaMark and then heat embossed with Gold EP.  I then colored in each flower (including leaves and stem) with Gold Wink of Stella.  I've mostly shown you the Wink of Stella in Clear, so here's a new version.

You will love Flirty Flamingo.  This is an absolutely gorgeous color.  It seems so fresh and vibrant.

I added a 'sprig' of ribbon to each of my cards to show off our new Ruched Ribbon that comes in each of the new In Colors.  It is a joy to work with this ribbon and it is just plain gorgeous!

Come on back to get better acquainted with our next new In Color.

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Meet the New In Colors!

Are you ready to meet this year's gorgeous new In Colors?  I've been so excited to show you!  I still am not sure which one is my favorite.  Maybe you can help me decide.  I'll start out by sharing a card with you that features all 5 of the new In Colors.  Then, in my next posts, we'll spend more time getting to know each one of the new colors. 

From top to bottom, the new In Colors are:
Peekaboo Peach
Dapper Denim
Flirty Flamingo
Emerald Envy
Sweet Sugarplum

I cut my strips of each of the colors and attached them to a CS base and then embossed that entire piece.  It is then attached to the other layers of the card using dimensionals.  I sponged the punched piece with the sentiment, added a 'sprig' of our new ribbon and then finished my card with a sprinkling of rhinestones.  I'm still not sure which one will be my top favorite, but I love how they all work together.

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