Meet the 2020-22 In Colors!

So, what do you think of this year's batch of In Colors? Thanks to my part-time job (which has been more like full-time lately) and hubby's unexpected complications from ear surgery, I haven't had as much time to get to know them as I would have liked.

So, today I decided to test-drive them all in one go! The 5 new colours don't always work well together, but this year's batch definitely do! On this card, I used Misty Moonlight for the vase, Just Jade for the leaves, Cinnamon Cider for the ribbon and sentiment and Magenta Madness and Bumblebee for the flowers.

Just about everything else on this card is also new:

• I couldn't resist the Boho Indigo Product Medley. You get lots of bang for your buck with these Medleys and this one has designs and colours that are right up my alley.
• In the background, I've embossed a piece of vellum with the new Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder 
• For a bit of sparkle, I placed a few clear Elegant Faceted Gems. 

Do you have a favourite new In Color? So far, I am loving them all!


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Product List

Boho Indigo Product Medley (English) [153132] $122.00	2020–2022 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle [154957] $58.50	Label Me Fancy Punch [151297] $31.00	Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder [152702] $15.75
Cinnamon Cider Ribbon [152482] $10.50	Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $13.00	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $17.50	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $14.25

June Blog Hop

Welcome to another Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop! 

For June we have a Colour Challenge. You can make the complete circuit and see all the lovely creations by following the links at the end of each post.

Here is what I made with these 3 colours:

These colours are definitely NOT in my comfort zone! Looking at my new rubber from the new Catalogue helped get the inspiration flowing. The Happiest of Birthdays set was one of the first things on my wishlist. I love a big birthday greeting, that does all the hard work for you. I also pulled out some brand new Designer Series Paper (called Artistry Blooms) and found a sheet in these colours. The rest is all about the extra details:

• Rather than stamping in one colour ink, I used a dauber to sponge the top in Daffodil Delight, the middle in Rich Razzleberry and the lower half in Gorgeous Grape
• I added texture with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder
• Rather than just stamping on a plain rectangle, I gave it a cute stitched scalloped border using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies
• The final touch is bling - a Brass Foil border, some Gilded Gems and some gold thread

I hope you like my card! Thanks for stopping by. Click on the button below to move to the next stop:

If you happen to lose your way here’s a list of all the participants:

1. Nikki Stalker
2. Kristy Davy
3. Sharon Wilson
4. Elizabeth Yager
5. Melissa Gifford
6. Marelle Taylor (you are here!)
7. Kylie Page
8. Meighan Wheller

If you'd rather go in the other direction, you can click here:

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Product List

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $33.00	Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $20.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $15.75
Brass Foil Sheets [153057] $8.75	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $15.75	Gilded Gems [152478] $12.25

CCMC616 World of Good

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

I love "masculine" products that have a lot of versatility. The World of Good Suite has some great images of maps and globes, some beautiful sentiments and lots of texture too. These all combine to make quick and easy cards that look like they took way longer than they actually did!

I think the stamp images in the Beautiful World set are perfect for masculine cards, but also for bon voyage themes, and travel albums and journals.  

I've taken my colour scheme from the World Of Good Designer Series Paper - Misty Moonlight and Cinnamon Cider (2 of our brand new In Colors!). There's lots of Designer Series Paper on this card. I used it for all 3 layers. I added extra texture to the top layer with the Old World Paper embossing folder. I used gold embossing powder to give my stamped globe a shiny metallic finish. The final touch is 3 types of ribbon - I used the Forever Greenery combo pack and also the Braided Linen Trim

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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Field of Flowers

Inking up new stamps for the first time is still one of my favourite things in the world, even when I'm making a card for a not-so-happy occasion. I made this card for a dear friend going through a difficult time and I hope it helped ease her pain a little.

The stamp set I've used is called Field of Flowers and you can purchase it as a Bundle, with the co-ordinating Confetti Flowers Border punch. I chose some soft colours - Terracotta Tile, Soft Sea Foam and Old Olive.

The Designer Series Paper I've used is called Ornate Garden, and I've chosen a subtle pattern so it doesn't compete too much with the gorgeous stamped flowers.

Thanks for stopping by!


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Product List

Field Of Flowers Bundle [154108] $63.00

Field Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [152589] $30.00

Confetti Flowers Border Punch [152723] $40.00

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $26.00

CCMC615 Many Mates and Blends

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com. This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

I really wanted to play with some new stamps this week, but none of my new sets suited these colours (I obviously need to buy more stamps!). I contented myself with a new sentiment set, called Many Mates. I coloured the letters with my Blends to get some dark-to-light shading. That was all the stamping I did on this card. The rest was achieved with Blends and markers. I did some free-form stripes on the Whisper White piece. I then did some free-form dots on the Coastal Cabana piece. Really quick and easy!

I needed some Purple Posy ribbon for the finishing touch. I used the Purple Tricolour ribbon, but just the lightest part. I ended up with a slightly fraying edge, but I quite like the texture it adds. 

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page

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Join a Share!

Although it would be great to be able to get ALL the new accessories in the new Annual Catalogue, sometimes budgets don't stretch quite that far. Here's a way to get your hands on a sampling of all the new papers, embellishments and ribbons in the new Catalogue - join a Share! I buy all the goodies and split them up so that you get a bit of everything!

You may join some, or all of the Shares and you may order double Shares if you wish. Shares are open to anyone in Australia (Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are welcome to join too)

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE          $41 – 88 pieces
You will receive 36 (6”x6”) pieces of each of the 6 sheets from 6 packs: Artistry Blooms, Forever Greenery, Ornate Garden (specialty), Peony Garden, Playful Pets, World of Good (specialty) plus 48 (6”x6”) pieces of each of the 12 sheets from 4 packs: Flowers for Every Season, In Good Taste, Playing with Patterns, Whale of a Time plus 3 (6”x6”) pieces of Color Velveteen Paper and 1 (6”x6”) Brass Foil Sheet

COLOUR COLLECTIONS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE           $50 – 100 pieces
You will receive 80 (6”x6”) pieces of each of the 20 sheets from 4 packs: Brights, Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, plus 20 (6”x6”) pieces of each of the 10 sheets from 2 packs: 2019-21 In Colors, 2020-22 In Colors

EMBELLISHMENT SHARE $33 – 196 pieces
You will receive: Gold Hoops (2), Butterfly Gems (20), Antiqued Corners & Slides (6), Playing with Patterns Resin Dots (30), Elegant Faceted Gems (18), Gilded Gems (18), In Good Taste Elements (30), Mason Jar Shaker Domes (2), Artistry Blooms Sequins (40), Playful Pets Trinkets (4), 2020-22 In Color Enamel Dots (20), Square Vellum Doilies (6)

2020-22 IN COLOR 6.4mm RIBBON SHARE $14 – 5 lengths
¼ roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 5 colours – Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight

ASSORTED RIBBON SHARE $31 – 16 lengths
¼ roll of 9 styles – Playful Pets Combo (1.1m Real Red, 2.2m Black/White Twine), Ornate Garden Combo (1.1m Old Olive, 1.1m Terracotta Tile), Flowers For Every Season Combo (1.1m Just Jade, 1.1m Whisper White, 2.2m Misty Moonlight/Silver Twine), Forever Greenery Combo (1.1m Vanilla, 2.2m Metallic Gold Trim), 6.4mm Faux Suede Trim (1.1m Early Espresso), Playing With Patterns Combo (1.1m Night of Navy, 1.1m Coastal Cabana, 1.1m Purple Posy), 1cm Sheer Ribbon (2.2m Pool Party), 6.4mm Shimmer Ribbon (Gray Granite 2.2m), 6.4mm Gingham Ribbon (2.2mm Bumblebee)

OR Get The Lot with my “I WANT EVERYTHING” SHARE

$169 

 You get 188 6”x6” pieces of DSP, 190 Embellishments and 21 lengths (over 35m) of Ribbons
PLUS a BONUS 
FREE 5 Flowers for Every Season Memories & More Cards (5) & Envelopes (5)

Email me with your Share selections. Once the groups have filled, I will contact you to sort out payment. I accept payment by Cash or Direct Deposit. Stampin' Up!'s 5% Shipping & Handling Charge is included in the Share price, but if you need your shares mailed out to you postage will be at actual cost (I will use the most cost-effective method).

The Closing Date for Shares is 18th June, 2020

  
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Pick a Free Bundle!

Do you love a great deal? For a limited time, when you join Stampin’ Up!, you can choose any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalogue for FREE!

There are lots of reasons for joining Stampin' Up!, and with the launch of our brand  new Catalogue, the timing could not be more perfect. You might have an enormous wishlist, or perhaps you have dreamt of having your own Stampin’ Up! business. There are so many perks!

Not only will you get a Starter Kit—already great value at $169 for $235 worth of products of your choice—but for a limited time, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalogue for FREE.

It’s a bundle bash! When you purchase the Starter Kit, you can select ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalogue—in addition to the regular Starter Kit. There are so many amazing bundles to choose from. But this offer is only until June 30!

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

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The NEW 2020 Catalogue!

Download the PDF HERE

It's Happy New Catalogue Day! The 2020 Annual Catalogue is here, and it's full of brand new products and lots of inspiration. My copy is looking rather worn already, but I am still finding more and more things to love!

If you'd like a copy of the new Catalogue to keep by your bedside, it's $5* (to cover postage), or absolutely FREE if you'd like to pick one up from me.

OR, if you'd like to place an order, I will include your catalogue for free with your order.... Email me for this option.

*Australian residents only, please

As if that isn't exciting enough, there's an extra reason to celebrate too! If you Shop or Host in June, you can earn extra Stampin’ Rewards. For a group or individual order of $400 or more, you'll get an extra $40 in rewards to spend!

You might also notice some changes when you visit my Online Store. It has a brand new look, and lots of new features too. Have a look around, and let me know if you get stuck with anything!

And don't forget to check out the new products in the 2020 Beginner Brochure too:

NOTE: The following items are not yet available for purchase, although they are included in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalogue: 

•  Four Seasons Floral Cards (item 155422) (Beginner Brochure) 
• Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (item 154889) 
• Stampin’ Seal+ (item 149699) 
• Stampin’ Seal+ Refill (item 152812) 
• Stampin’ Seal (item 152813) 
• Stampin’ Seal Refill (item 152814) 
• Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 149653)
• Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 150673) 
• Base Plate & Die Plate Pack (item 149657) 
• Specialty Plate (item 154711) 
• Mini Base Plate & Mini Embossing Plates Pack (item 151003) 
• Mini Cutting Plates (item 151004) 
• Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 149656) 
• Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 151005) 
• Impression Mats (item 149660)

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StampingPals Challenge #SP4

Today I have a card to show you that I made for the StampingPals Challenge Blog. I was honoured to be chosen as a winner of the April Challenge, and so I have the privilege of creating a card to be featured alongside the Design Team for the June 2020 Challenge. This month we have a Colour Challenge:

I've used some brand new products on my card. Our new Catalogue goes LIVE in just a couple of days - June 3! Demonstrators had a chance to pre-order some of the new products, and I've been having fun playing with them.

This stamp set is called Blossoms in Bloom and I just love the watercoloured look. It's a distINKtive stamp set, so the flowers have a beautiful depth to them. I've given them even more depth by inking them up, stamping off onto scrap paper and then using a marker to apply ink around the centres. I then spritzed the stamp with water to give it even more of a watercolour effect.

A few finishing touches take this card to the next level:

• Gorgeous new Terracotta Tile ribbon from the Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack
• The patterned paper is from the Ornate Garden Specialty Pack
• I used the new Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder on the Early Espresso piece
• I punched the sentiment with the new Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. I love how this punch makes multiple patterns and layers!
• I embellished the punched sentiment with a swirl of gold thread (pulled apart to make it even thinner) from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack
• I also added some Flowers for Every Season Gems

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like my card!


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Product List

Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152684] $38.00	Blossoms In Bloom Bundle (English) [154123] $104.25	Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488] $26.00	Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder [152718] $15.75
Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $40.00	Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack [152479] $12.25	Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $15.75	Flowers For Every Season Gems [153645] $11.25