I’m so excited to unpack my pre-order items and spend time getting to know these new goodies demonstrators were able to order before the launch of the catalog on May 2. The new colors are amazing! The new papers are out-of-this-world. The new bundles are innovative and incredible. Today I’m sharing a sweet, simple card I made with one of the new bundles and a page of the new Color Family Designer Series Papers. Here’s my card:
The branch, the leaves and the sweet bird are stamped with the Seasonal Branches stamp set and cropped with the coordinating Seasonal Branches Dies. Do you want to know what I love most about this innovative bundle? The branch can be decorated with leaves, berries or flowers – and you don’t have to cut out a bunch of little elements to glue all over the branch. The leaves, for example, stamp with one image and crop as one image that lays right over the branch. I LOVE THAT! Here’s a look at the Seasonal Branches Bundle, new in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023 Annual Catalog:
If you have received your catalog already, you should go ahead and put tab on page 21 of the new book – you will want that reminder when it’s time to place your first order. If you haven’t yet received your catalog, then start a wish list that includes this bundle.
I stamped the branch in Early Espresso and cropped it with the dies. I stamped the leaves with Shaded Spruce ink, colored each one with a Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blend and cropped them with the dies. I stamped the bird with Night of Navy ink, colored her with Balmy Blue and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends and cropped her with the dies.
I mounted my branch, leaves and birds on a Thick Basic White circle (the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, which are carrying forward into the 2023 Annual Catalog). To add a little depth to the circle, I added a light mist of Balmy Blue ink with a Stampin’ Blend. Here’s a closer look:
The background pattern on my card features a Balmy Blue page from the new Color Family Designer Series Papers – how cool are those all-purpose dashes?! I love all of the new designs this year. Here’s a look at the designs in the Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Papers:
I love the soft colors on this sweet card – they really feel like Spring, don’t they?! If you like the mix of Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink and Balmy Blue as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Bundles: Seasonal Branches Bundle Stamps: Seasonal Branches Papers: Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Balmy Blue), Balmy Blue, Thick Basic White Inks: Balmy Blue, Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Stampin’ Blends (Balmy Blue, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam) Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Seasonal Branches Dies, Blending Brush, Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Product Shares and Designer Series Paper Swatch Books
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Brian’s In Color Bundles
I’m also offering a bundle of all the new In Color products at a discount so that you can get them all in one, big box. Yay! To learn more about my In Color Bundle (and coordinating add-on options), click here.
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I adore how the die cut leaves layer perfectly on the branch.
This is oh so perfectly
Spring! Super sweet card!
Pretty card. I was going to pass on this set, but thanks to your card it’s going to be on my next order. As always – thanks for sharing your creativity!
I agree with Mary that the selling point for me with this set is the leaves layer on the branch. So easy peasy! Not to mention beautiful. Your card is outstanding! Enjoy your day!
Beautiful card, Brian. I’m so glad you mentioned that you don’t have to cut tiny flowers or leaves. I passed this by in the catalog because the older I get, the less I want to cut out all those tiny pieces that look great, but are too time consuming. Having an entire piece that can be layered on top is very cool! Love your colors, as always. Thanks for sharing
What a lovely card! I already feel better.
Thank you Brian for this beautiful example of the Stamp set, dies and DSP! The way you’ve laid this out and chosen the colors is lovely! I’m always so excited to see the wonderful, fun ideas that you come up with when a new catalog comes out! Thank you for inspiring us!
Happy Friday, Brian!
Agreed … you really did a lovely job on this card/bundle!
Have a great weekend …
What they said!
I agree with everyone’s observations. Plus I agree that this year’s designer DSP has great prints. Easy to see they’ll get a workout!
Thanks for sharing such a sweet design, Mr. Enabler 😉
OooooH , my friend, what a beautiful card , I love that blue ,
Tfs
Have a great weekend ,
And Happy Earth’s day ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Great card Brian!! Love the colors! I preordered this set but unfortunately I will not be playing with crafts for a while as I broke my Femur and had to have emergency surgery. But I have it saved for when I do.
Beautiful card and coloring!
Soft & beautiful!