You’ll be receiving your copy of Stampin’ Up!’s Occasions Catalog soon. I’ve said it before, but I think it’s worth repeating – it’s gorgeous, and you’ll love it. Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are able to order from the catalog early (December 1) so that we can begin sharing projects with the new products. Today’s card shares two things from the new catalog: color inspiration and an incredible embellishment. Here’s my card: 
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Color Inspiration. When I sat down to design and create cards this past weekend, I hadn’t yet received my pre-order (the demonstrator perk I mentioned at the beginning of this post). While today’s card does not use Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (a new paper in the Occasions Catalog), I patterned my card colors after this DSP. While I substituted Baked Brown Sugar for Naturals Composition Specialty DSP and Very Vanilla for Whisper White. This combination of colors is magical, don’t you think?
- Naturals Compostion Specialty Designer Series Paper. I’ve found several ways to use this paper, but one of the designs has flowers in the bottom, right corner and notebook paper lines on the rest. I’ve never been able to figure out how to use the striped paper. Why not make it the base of the card? Viola! I really like how it takes a backseat to the rest of the card but still adds a special touch to this card.
- Essentials Wooden Elements. I love these little guys! Chevrons, arrows, banners, hearts, circles…and more. All of these elements easily embellish a card, scrapbook page or other project. I added a Tangerine Tango heart to further embellish the card.
Below is a closeup view of the arrow element, which is used on the cover of a notebook we received at the Rising Star Retreat. 
Please note that my name is written on the arrow with an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Maker. Totally groovy, huh? Also included here is Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape.
Stamp Sets: Hello Lovely Papers: Naturals Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, I Am Me Designer Series Paper, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango Accessories: Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Essentials Wooden Elements, Small Heart punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
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Start the New Year in My Stampin’ Clubhouse. January is just around the corner – the new year will be here before you know it. Won’t you make the new year special as a member of My Stampin’ Clubhouse? My Stampin’ Clubhouse is my online club. Members commit to a minimum $25 order each month and alternate the hostess rewards over the course of the club time – and a little extra love from me. Now’s the time to throw your name in the hat so that you can get into one of the clubs. Please email me now at stampwithbrian@gmail.com if you want in or if you have questions. I’ll make sure you are happy.
Hi Brian, Nice card! Have a great day; it’s slushy up here in the North East! Working from home today.
Kelly DeTommaso Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator http://www.kellyscreativecorner.com/
What a happy, warm card, Brian! It’s 0 degrees here in MinneSNOWta this morning. I’m glad I don’t have to go out until later in the day! Tons to do right here in the warm house.
It is so fun to gets these “sneak peeks”,
Brian! Thank you so much!
Back to assembling my snowflakes from the Ornament Kit! The SU! silicon pad is a lifesaver!
Lovely card Brian, I immediately noticed the arrows but I thought that you made them with paper and then, made the shadow under them with dark CS, they do indeed look fabulous. Love the colors you chose, they are so fresh and happy and bright, this card will really cheer up anyone feeling a bit down. Thank you for sharing.
Oooo, that’s so sweet Brian , love it !!!
Hugs and love to you my friend ,
Frenchie
Kind of a sunshiny card ! Great for a birthday or promotion !
I want to give a big Thank You to you for sending me Lisa Poe`s card for the Swap ! Lisa you have given me some great inspiration because I have this Lattice Die . Love your card ! If you ever decide to swap monthly or so …let me know !
I agree, the colors are awesome, Brian! Love those little wood pieces, too. I may have to order them.
A great card with so many charming elements! I love that little tangerine heart! it’s the”wow” factor for me.
“You make me smile” and then the arrows pointing to the heart for love – I mean really Brian – how very, very sweet and thoughtful this card is. I think this would be the absolutely best card to send to a close friend. I think if I received it from a friend it would actually bring a tear to my eye. How special!
Oops – I meant to put happy not smile (I probably messed up because I was smiling)!
I like your use of the Naturals Composition paper for your base. The colors are happy! I can not wait to get my Occasions catalog. Thanks for the sneak peaks. I am so intrigued by the new chevrons. Nancy B
Love your card! Am giddy with anticipation for the new catty!!!