Today I’m sharing a super-simple project with a new favorite from Stampin’ Up!’s 2015-2016 Annual Catalog and a retired favorite from Stampin’ Up!’s 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. If you’d like to review my Top Favorites from the new catalog, click here. To celebrate the combination of the two, I’m also offering a Blog Candy Giveaway that I think you’ll love – so please stick around after the project.
Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- All About Sugar. Perhaps the sweetest addition to the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog is All About Sugar. While this set can be used for all sorts of parties and fun-themed events, I wanted to formalize it a little bit and make a simple invitation on a Whisper White Note Card. So I did it. Look how fancy this set of fork, knife and spoon look when stamped in Smoky Slate!
- Simple Layering. The face of this note card is already smaller than a standard card front (note cards measure 5″ x 3-1/2″ and come with a coordinating envelope. At $6 for 20, these packs are a steal! Anyway…I made the focal point even smaller and added a layer of Smoky Slate beneath. Super simple and simply classy.
- Color Combination. How simple and beautiful is this combination of black, white and gray? The soft of Smoky Slate looks almost silver against the black and white, but there’s not a hint of shine in the paper or ink. If you like this combination, too, please save this as a reminder:
Stamp Sets: All About Sugar, Regarding Dahlias (retired) Papers: Whisper White Note Card, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento, Smoky Slate Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals
Come back tomorrow! As part of this month’s Pals Blog Hop, I’ll be sharing another project I’ve made with this fun stamp set – you don’t want to miss it.
BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY
Now that we’ve successfully transitioned to our new catalog and our AWESOME new In Colors, I want to share a quick look back at the colors that are no longer available. Here’s a bundle that I’ll send to one lucky blog reader – the giveaway will be announced on Thursday afternoon. All you have to do is answer this question in your comment below:
What is your favorite NEW In Color (Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder), and why do you love it so much? You can only pick one! 🙂
Here’s what one lucky winner will receive from me:
This Blog Candy Giveaway includes: 2013-2015 In Color Card Bases, 2015-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, 2013-2015 In Color Assorted Sequins, and 2013-2015 In Color Thick Bakers Twine (Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, Stawberry Slush)
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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It is coastal cabana. Love this color and miss it already. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
It’s absolutely Watermelon Wonder. It looks lushish enough to eat
When is the party Brian? This is a great invitation! Great blog candy giveaway! I won’t enter for a chance to win. I just wanted to let you know how much I love your clean and simple invitation.
Tip Top Taupe is my favorite. First , I adore the name and it is the perfect neutral whether stamped full strength and used as a focal point or stamped off and used in the background. Thank you for this chance to win the awesome blog candy!
Watermelon wonder is my favorite new color. It can be combined with so many colors. It reminds me of summer days and cookouts with family when we enjoyed watermelon for dessert.
At this moment Cucumber Crush is my favorite. It is fresh and inviting. All the new in-colors are vibrant.
Watermelon wonder! Love that shade of bright pink. Perfect for cute summer cards!
As soon as I saw the new colors, Cucumber Crush caught my eye. I think it’s a very fresh and vibrant shade of green, all the other colors are so pretty too.
Your card is simple and elegant Brian, the contrast of Basic Black and Smoky Slate really frame the pretty image beautifully.
Tank you for the chance to win this fabulous Blog Candy, love those sequences!!
My favorite new in color is Watwrmelon Wonder. This color is so bright and happy and I love to be HAPPY! Also when using Watermelon Wonder I am transitioned back to the beautiful Carribean with all the glorious sunsets! A real winner for me!
My new favorite color is Mint Macaroon, it is soft and soothing. Love your case cards and thanks for the chance to win.
Colors stir emotions and I like the way Watermelon Wonder makes me feel,( happy). Also, stamped off, it could be a good substitute for the much loved Strawberry Slush. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful array of products.
I pick Watermelon Wonder because it looks like a beautiful shade of summer lipstick!
Watermelon wonder. They are all beautiful.
I love Cucumber Crush! It makes me think of summer! It’s a fun color that shouts, “Happy!”.
Watermelon wonder. Reminds me of strawberry slush which I adored.
Hey Brian – only one?! Well, then I would have to say Tip Top Taupe. I am all about the neutrals and this pinky brown has its place among the other neutrals. Its easy to pair up with Whisper White or Basic Black, and can hold its own when paired with other colors. Thanks for the blog candy opportunity.Keep up the good work!
Tip Top Taupe. It goes so well with so many other colors, but especially the brighter ones !
I love Mint Macaroon – such a beautiful shade o f green! Thanks for all the great card ideas – love your style!!
Tip Top Taupe I love neutrals there are so much you can do with neutrals, and if I had to add a pop of color it would be mint macaroon (I mean really how do you only pick one 🙂
I think I will have to go with mint macaroon for now. My new colors haven’t arrived yet so my favorite might change. Your card today is beautiful. I love that fork and spoon image.
That’s difficult! I guess I’ll go with delightful Dijon, mostly because it’s similar to more mustard and I still have some of that left over from years ago (and now I can finally use it up!). Thanks for the chance to win!
Definitely lovin’ Mint Macaron right now. It’s such a nice soft, minty green. Love your blog, Brian!
Watermelon Wonder, it just says summer!!
I love Watermelon Wonder, its such a great shade of pink and makes me think summer 🙂
My favorite new color is Tip Top Taupe. It goes so well with everything
Delightful Dijon was the first new color to catch my eye…it will add that touch of yellow to so many color combinations! Love your invitation Brian!
Watermelon Wonder for sure……fresh, bright, and beautiful shade of pink!
Mint Macaron for me! Thanks for the blog candy offer Brian. I love your daily inspiration!
Tip Top Taupe because it is so fun to say!
Watermelon Wonder it is nice and bright and needs to be in with the brights for always. I wish that they would come out with more bright colors. But really love them all 🙂
Cucumber crush is speaking to me! I think thIs will be my go to color for Christmas this year!!
hAVE NOT SEEN THEM UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL YET, BUT THINK tIP tOP tAUPE IS MY FAVORITE i LIKE NEUTRALS AND CAN SEE THIS COLOR WORKING IN A VARIETY OF WAYS…AS A BASE, AS A LAYER AND FOR IMAGES MAKING IT VERY VERSATILE AND COST EFFECTIVE
I love the new colors. My favorite is Watermelon Wonder with a close second of Tip Top Taupe.
I guess I would have to say the Mint Macaroni, I’m a pastel kind of person. Thanks for always being there at 5 in the morning for me. My day would not be complete without a touch of “BRIAN IN THE MORNING”. Hugs!! GBO
Love that little invitation, Brian. I like the colors you used too, very versatile for any occasion.
My new favorite color is . . . Tip Top Taupe. I can see it going with a lot of other colors, very neutral. Also can be used for a masculine card, other than blacks and browns.
Your Blog Candy is fabulous. Good Luck everyone!
🙂
I like Tip Top Taupe!!! The name even sounds fun. Can’t wait to start making cards with this color.
My favorite new In Color is Mint Macaron. I have not seen the new In Colors in person yet, but I can see so many possible color combinations with Mint Macaron.
Thanks for the giveaway and your daily blog updates!
I vote for cucumber crush. I think this bright, cheery green can be use for any season.
Gotta say it’s Mint Macaron (probably because I’m still mourning the loss of the 2013/15 in-colors!) but I do think it’s going to be a very versatile color!
My new favorite In Color is Tip Top Taupe. It’s a great neutral for both masculine and feminine cards, and goes with every other color in the Stampin’ Up! lineup, I think. Some other colors are calling my name, too, but this one is tops (did I mean to make a pun?).
Watermelon Wonder! Enjoy your blog.
Hi! Thank you for another great giveaway! My favorite new color is Watermelon Wonder. I don’t have it yet in real life, but the pictures are gorgeous and it looks good with many color combos.
I have been starving for a bright green since Gumball retired, so Cucumber Crush really fits the bill.
I love Tip Top Taupe!
Morning Brian, my favorite is DelightfulDijon, to me it looks like it has a kick to it( reference to Dijon mustard)
I’m all about Watermelon Wonder!
I think it would have to be the Watermelon Wonder since it looks so much like Melon Mambo. Thanks what a great give a way!!
p.s. Love your style!!
My favorite is probably Tip Top Taupe because it goes so good with everything! Great addition to the neutrals!
My favorite new color is Mint Macaron. It reminds me of mint chocolate chip ice cream, one of my all-time favorite favors, and it also coordinates so well with pinks, blues, and neutrals like Tip Top Taupe. Thanks for all you share with us on your blog… I have learned a lot!
I love Tip Top Taupe! It is such a versatile color that can used with all other colors and for any occasion. Thank you for the chance to win!