Many of my Stampin’ Up! team members (not only those with blogs) share their gorgeous projects in our team’s Facebook community – there’s such amazing and inspiring creativity in this group! I’m always excited when my team’s blog hop rolls around, though, because I get to share some of their amazing work with you. I’m just as excited to see their projects as you are, and I am proud to share them with you.
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s December Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are enjoying a year of celebrations. This month’s projects celebrate New Year’s Day, a special day to start anew and prepare for the coming year. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.
Your Best Year Yet
We can all agree that we will be happy to turn the page on 2020 and move on to 2021. No one can confidently say 2021 will be better, but we have to believe it will be better than the year we’ve all just experienced. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be like none other (lots to celebrate from home or in very small groups). When I think about New Year’s Day, I think of formal parties in tuxedos and flowing ball gowns. I’ve never been to such a fancy party (I’m not THAT cool), so I wanted to make a card with the formality of a fancy party and a little bit of fun. Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Strike Up the [Detailed] Bands. The card I’m sharing today is not the card I set out to create. I started with the formal backdrop from the Detailed Bands Dies, available in Stampin’ Up!’s 2020 Annual Catalog. How gorgeous is that cutout? Here’s a closer look at this amazing set of dies:While the black background is a standout on this card, I layered my card with three dies from this set. Here’s a closer look: The background band is cropped from Basic Black, the next layer is cropped from Blushing Bride and the top layer is cropped from Basic Black. I tried several color combinations – and knew I had it when I reached this one.
- Best Year. I considered a variety of sentiments for this card, but I went with a sentiment you are likely to see in other projects during the blog hop. “Wishing you your best year yet” is a great sentiment in the Best Year stamp set, which features great sentiments to be used all during the year. Here’s a look at the wonderful sentiments in this set:The new year sentiment fit perfectly inside the oval from the Detailed Bands Dies – it’s almost like the dies were designed for this set, right? Here are some of the other sentiments I was considering (each has its own merits):
- “Hope this new year is filled with promises of many bright tomorrows.” from A Wish for Everything
- “Adventure awaits!” from Beautiful World
- “Hello beautiful” from Butterfly Gala (this was my cheeky choice as we welcome the new year)
- Color Combination. I don’t often play with pink, but it’s the “playful” in my otherwise “formal” celebration. Blushing Bride is so formal (think weddings), while Flirty Flamingo is so casual-fun (think quinceañeras). Together, they are unexpected magic. If you like this mix of Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo and Basic Black as much as I do, I please save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Best Year Papers: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black, Vellum Cardstock Inks: VersaMark Accessories: Detailed Bands Dies, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Linda Krueger at The Stamp Coach. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Brian
Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Linda Krueger at The Stamp Coach
- Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
- Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
- Rachel Brumley at Artistic Designs by Rachel
- Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink
- Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
Here are links to the products I used on today’s project:
One word: GORGEOUS!
Thanks so much, Linda! ♥
Hi Brian! Wishing you a very happy birthday! I know I say this every year, but…how did I get so lucky to be able to share my birthday with The King!? Lucky me. :). Thanks for always inspiring me with your artwork, and for making me smile and laugh while reading your posts. You are a true gem. Have a wonderful day!
You are so sweet, Tricia! I hope your birthday has been wonderful! ♥
PS: All possible best wishes for a spectacular birthday. You deserve that and more.
Thank you! You are so kind. ♥
Happy Birthday ! Hope your special day is filled with LOVE AND LAUGHTER !
ENJOY !!
Thanks so much, Sonny! ♥
This is fabulous, Brian! Wishing you a Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Michelle! Always wonderful to hear from you.
Happy Birthday Brian! I really enjoyed the blog hop, being able to see all the different designs the team had to share! I am always inspired by others and seeing their designs helps us to learn new ways to use SU products.
Unfortunately some of the sites listed, their blog did not pop up. This was disappointing, who knows what inspiration we might have missed ?.
Wishing all a healthy and happy new year. Praying for healing in our world to allow us to gather together again to share our craft, laughter and love.
Thank you so much for your comments, Mary! Unfortunately, there were issues with the links in the hop that were resolved later in the morning. I hope you’ll have a chance to hop back through again – they are all up now and pretty wonderful projects. Thank you so much for your kind message – I feel the same. Sending love back to you.
Good Birthday ? Morning, Brian ???
You definitely do deserve the very best birthday!
Very pretty card today … great color palette ?
At first I thought the vellum layer was Purple Posy!
(In my defense, I don’t have my readers on and I am reading this on my i-phone 8?)
Again, Brian, Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday ?
Thanks, Suzie! I truly love to hear what you think you saw before you had your glasses on. It makes me happy to know that you are so excited to check things out so early in the morning. Much love to you!
I love the Formal card. A great idea! And Happy Birthday!!
Thanks so much, Jackie! ♥
I love this card Brian. The colors are unexpected and the design is stunning – so intricate. Have a happy birthday and a happy new year.
Thank you so much, Linda! Had fun with this one.
Spectacular! Your color combos never disappoint.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you so much, Lisa! ♥ Much love to you and your family. ♥
Your card is packed to the top with ‘PRETTY’.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday my sweet friend.
Thank you so much, Kadie! It was fun to play with these pinks – a change of palette from the blues, reds and greens I’ve been playing with. Thanks for the birthday wishes. ♥
That I love your card is pretty much a given, so I want to wish you a fabulous birthday!
Awww…thanks, Pam! I appreciate it.
Love the bright party colors! Perfect with the black frame! Here’s to a better 2021 for sure!
I can’t imagine how 2021 couldn’t be better, but I’m still sending lots of wishes. Thanks, Linda! ♥
Absolutely stunning mix. Feels luxe and retro . . . definitely a “fancy party” themed card!
Thank you so much, Mary!
Your card design is spectacular and the verse you used is perfect…as usual, your creation is top of the line! AND…have a wonderful birthday!
Thank you so much, Roberta! A friend helped me decided on the sentiment – it WAS the perfect one for this card. Appreciate the kind wishes.
Happy birthday Brian!! You certainly started your personal year off in style. This card is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Sheryl! It was a fun one to make. ♥
Love your card Brian! It’s fun to share a birthday month with you.
Enjoy all the love thats spouting from all these messages. We are grateful for the the funny light you shine….joy is everything!
Thank you so much, Katrina! Sending some birthday wishes back at you. 🙂 Appreciate your kindness.
Such a pretty, elegant, fancy pants card! A perfect card to start an amazing hop. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thanks so much, Pam! I wasn’t sure these pinks would come together like I wanted, but they gave me everything. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Pam! Y’all really made it special.
That black on flirty is gorgeous! Love your card! And love you birthday boy! Hope you have loads of fun and many blessings on your on your day!
Thank you so much, Windy! This is a great way to kick off a great day. Off to a good start. Love you right back! ♥
Happy Happy HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brian! Hope you have a fabulous day!
Thank you so much, Susie! I so appreciate it. ♥
Happy Birthday!!!Make it great.
🙂 Thanks, Michelle!
Stunning card, B! Absolutely stunning. Happy Birthday!
Thanks, my friend! Appreciate it.
Wishing you a most Happy Birthday Brian!
Thank you so much, Brenda! ♥
Gorgeous card as always Brian. It’s so neat that we are having a virtual party for your birthday with a blog hop. Love, love, love it. AND, it looks like a lot of folks have been invited to share this day with you. You are well loved and admired my friend.
Thank you so much, Grace! The birthday wishes along the hop were a pleasant surprise. It’s a special group we have here. ♥ So glad you like the card and enjoyed the hop.
Happy BDay! Interesting color palette. I like the 2 pinks and a black.
Thanks so much, Ann! You know that pinks aren’t my natural choice. Had fun with them, though. 🙂
Wow! Absolutely stunning! Your use of color never disappoints! Happy Birthday-hope you are having a fun day! So blessed to hop with you on your special day!
Thanks so much, Renae! Y’all surprised me with your wonderful messages along the hop. ♥
Happy Birthday, Brian
Thanks so much, Maureen!
Beautiful card, Brian! The black really pops against that pink. And Happy Birthday to you (cue the music) ~ I hope this next year is your best year yet!
Thank you so much, Karen! I really appreciate it. ♥
Your layers are perfection, as always, and those colors are stunning! Happy birthday! Hope you do something special to celebrate the special person you are.
Brian, FYI: I would like all Stampin’ Up sentiments to be of BOLD lettering. I find Stampin’ Up stamps leave such a “crisp” image whether it is an image or a sentiment, however, SU has several sentiments written in “fine” lettering, script or block style font and the image does not stamp as crisp and clear. I would like to see all SU sentiments stamp BOLDLY!
That’s my 2 cents!!
First of all – WOW. Such a stunner. You were spot on with your color and sentiment choices. It’s beautiful
Thanks so much, Lynn! I loved playing with these colors – different for me. Thanks for the surprise during the hop. ♥
I love your great new year’s card in the pinks and black combination. I hope you have a great day however you choose to do. Happy, happy birthday, Brian.
Thank you so much, Hilda! Always lovely to hear from you – it was a quiet, wonderful birthday.
Love the card. I didn’t know that going to a fancy New Year’s Eve party made you cool. WOW! I have been cool for years and never knew it. 🙂
Most importantly, happy birthday!
Thanks so much, Kathy! 🙂 You are totally cool – so happy to confirm your suspicions. ♥
Love your card and its contrast between black and pink. And Happy Birthday – enjoy your day!
Thanks so much, Rachel! Thanks for the surprise birthday wishes during the hop. ♥
Beautiful card! Happy birthday or New Year, it’s perfect! Happy birthday, Brian!!
Stunning! Love the colors. Happy Birthday!!