When my friend Sally Nusbaum asked me to be a guest speaker for her 2020 VIP Conference, I was happy to dial in and share my thoughts about using color and to share some business tips. What a fun group and a really fun event. As part of my color discussion, I issued the group a color challenge and received projects from many of the participants. Here’s the color challenge I supplied to the group:
I played along with the challenge, too! Here’s my card with this mix of So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo and Cinnamon Cider:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Back on Your Feet. When I purchased the Back on Your Feet stamp set last year, I was excited to showcase the fun giraffe in the set. I wasn’t sure I’d use the turtle or the sloth, but I bought the set anyway. Here’s a look at the Back on Your Feet stamp set:
Adorable, right?! I was wrong about my intentions with this set – I used both the sloth and the turtle (twice) before I used the giraffe (and loved working with them). ♥ Here are the other projects I’ve shared with this set (you can click on the photos to see the original project for each): 
- Using These Colors. While this combination of yellow, pink and brown look great together, I didn’t want to force them to play together. I just let each color play its part. As such, Flirty Flamingo was only incorporated in one element on the card (albeit a very important part of the card – the heart). Here’s a closer look:
The giraffe is colored with So Saffron Stampin’ Blends and Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends. The small, but important, heart is cropped with the Stitched Be Mine Dies. - Layer Measurements. The layers on this card worked well with my tall, tied-up giraffe, but I think it’s a versatile layout that will serve me (and you) well in a variety of projects. Here’s a list of the measurements I used on this card (starting with the base of the card and working my way up to the top):
- Cinnamon Cider – 4-1/4″ x 11″ (scored at 5-1/2″)
- 2020-2022 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Cinnamon Cider) – 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Cinnamon Cider – 3-3/8″ x 5-1/8″
- So Saffron – 3-1/4″ x 5″
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Cinnamon Cider – 2-5/16″ x 3-3/4″
- Thick Whisper White – Stitched Rectangles Dies
- Cinnamon Cider – Layering Circles Dies
- Whisper White – 1-1/2″ Circle Punch
- Flirty Flamingo – Stitched Be Mine Dies
Stamp Sets: Back on Your Feet Papers: 2020 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Cinnamon Cider, So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo, Thick Whisper White, Whisper White Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends (So Saffron, Cinnamon Cider) Accessories: Stitched Rectangles Dies, Stitched Be Mine Dies, 1-1/2″ Circle Punch, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Are you enjoying the new In Colors?! I couldn’t be happier with them. ♥
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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I LOVE these cards! So happy I purchased this stamp set … and, of course, the color palette ? Thank you and have a great Sunday, Brian!
What a great color combo for the giraffe. All of these cards have great color combos and are perfect for the situation. I have used it quite often. All the recipients have enjoyed receiving these cards. Enjoy your day!
Thanks, Hilda! I absolutely adore the animals in this set – and love that Cinnamon Cider came along as the perfect color for his spots. I’m so glad you like the set, too – always fun to create with it and send fun cards. All the best to you!
I like this color combo and great layers esp with wood background in color paper which makes me think of a frame.
Thanks, Windy! I love the wood grain pattern, too! It “frames” the giraffe well. 🙂
Adorable! Loving that sweet flirty heart!
🙂 Thanks, Linda! I tried adding more Flirty Flamingo, but it didn’t need it.
This is just the sweetest card – in fact they all are. I can’t imagine anyone not smiling when they received any one of them. AND, since the great new Cinnamon Cider arrived, it was the absolutely perfect color to use.
Thanks for sharing Brian.
Isn’t it wonderful, Grace?! I am happy I waited for its arrival to color this giraffe. I just love it! ♥ Thank you so much!
Sweet overload of cuteness my friend. TFS!!!
Thanks, Kadie! The giraffe is just so cute. ♥
Makes me smile and “knot” a thing I don’t love about the color scheme!
Thank you so much, Mary! I’m really in love with Cinnamon Cider. ♥
All the new colors are great mixers and I think they are going to be colors for all seasons ,but I think the Cinnamon Cider is a GO TO come the Fall . I tried it with a few FALLISH type colors yesterday and I really liked the combos . But who would know that it would be a perfect Giraffe color !!
Great color combo for your fella ! So cute !! Love it !
🙂 Thanks, Sonny! I had lots of fun with this guy. ♥
Brian…just used the fun stamps day before yesterday and had so much fun with them! My “knot” design is very similar to yours…
There are only so many ways to build a layout around this tall, thin giraffe. 🙂 Thanks, Marylin! ♥
Brian- Thanks so much for joining Sally & the St. Louis area demonstrators at the 2020 VIP conference. Your presentations were so well received; and personally I extracted a few from the many business ideas to begin right away. You’re the best! Virtual hugs from STL!
That’s so sweet of your to say, Marilyn! I had a great time and was happy to share. Virtual hugs back at you, my friend! ♥
Thank you, my friend, for your contributions to a fantastic event. And thank you for not posting my “entry” LOL. I love this sweet set and, agree, Cinnamon Cider is perfect here. Great color combination.
It was a wonderful event, Sally! I am so grateful you asked me to participate. And your entry is safe with me. ♥ Thank you so much!