Happy day stamping friends!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here so I know I have a lot of catching up to do. I’ve been extremely busy preparing for a major house construction project and balancing everything has been a challenge. I don’t have an organized craft studio at the present time so working out of containers is something I need to get used to for now. To be honest, it’s not too motivating when you’re working on something and need to put it away before it’s done – only to start all over again next time. Yet, I’m grateful that I can have a few products with me to create and share with you.
In my upcoming posts, I’ll share with you a few cards that were either part of my class offerings or that I created to give away. Some incorporate retiring products.
Today’s card uses the retiring Friends are Like Seashells stamp, Seaside Seashell dies, Seashells 3D embossing folder and Layering Diorama dies as well as some retiring ink colors.
Color Refresh Exciting News
Before I get to the card details, let me share with you what you’ll be seeing in the upcoming Annual Catalog. Approximately every 5 years Stampin’ Up does a color refresh which means some ink colors are retired, some return and some new ones are introduced. This year eleven core colors will be retiring at the end of the month.
- From the regals collection: Rich Razzleberry
- From Subtles: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Mint Macaron, So Saffron, Mango Melody
- From Brights: Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point
- From Neutrals: Sahara Sand, Soft Suede
In addition to the 11 core colors, the 2021-2023 In Colors will be retiring – Evening Evergreen, Polished Pink, Pale Papaya and Soft Succulent. Fresh Freesia will be returning as one of the core colors in the subtles collection.
Here’s the good news! Although these colors are retiring, some great colors are being added that will give the collections a fresh new look! Along with new colors, you may recognize some returning colors from previous years – Misty Moonlight, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist, Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst. Remember those?
Are any of the retiring colors your favorite? Leave me a comment and let me know which color is your favorite or which color you’re happy to see returning.
Card Details
Let’s get to the details.
- Card base – Bermuda Bay 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Coastal Cabana cardstock 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ – die cut with Layering Diorama dies and adhered to card base
- Basic White cardstock – 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ front layer die cut with Layering Diorama dies
- From largest to smallest, I used the 4th & 6th diorama dies for the card
- Opal Round Gems for the embellishments
- Sentiment was stamped with VersaMark and embossed with white powder using heat tool.
- Seashells were stamped with Crumb Cake ink and added color was done with blender pens using the following inks: Bermuda Bay and pool party
- Star and sand dollar were stamped with Memento black ink; used Soft Suede ink for star; petal pink and Sahara Sand for sand dollar
- Palm trees are from the Timeless Tropical retired set. Trees were stamped with Old Olive and Soft Suede
- Using blending brushes, Balmy Blue ink was applied to top of card and Sahara Sand was sponged at bottom of card.
- Sand was stamped with Crumb Cake
- The stamped white cardstock was adhered to card base with foam strips
- Scallop and star shells were adhered with dimensionals
- Some of the shells were embossed with the Seashells 3D embossing folder
Last Chance Products & Online Exclusives
With a new catalog on the way that means there are retiring products. Don’t forget to check out these products – some up to 60% off!
Did you know that Stampin’ Up! is offering some online exclusive products that you will not see in a catalog? Make sure to check it out.
For more info and more promotions, check out my promotions page.
Which is your favorite retiring product? Leave me a comment, I would love to know.
Thanks for stopping by . . . till next time . . .
Card Supplies
Below are the Stampin’ Up! supplies used for today’s project. If you would like to purchase any of the supplies, click on the Add All to Cart button below it will take you to my online store. From there, you can see your cart and remove or add any products you like.
