Another Christmas behind us. Despite the extra week we had in November after Thanksgiving, this Christmas really came fast. So many things got past me this year (for which I had great intentions). I bought thoughtful Christmas gifts for all my family, but I didn’t get one Christmas card mailed out. It’s the “cobbler’s son has no shoes” story, I guess. It doesn’t mean I’ve been sitting on my hands, though. 🙂
It’s time to turn the page on Christmas a bit as we prepare for New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. I’ve made a colorful, celebratory New Year’s Day card with two of my favorite stamp sets – here’s my card:
I’ve loved the Rays of Light background stamp set from the moment Stampin’ Up! first introduced it. I’ve used to to build a tone-on-tone backdrop, a sunny backdrop and a patriotic backdrop. This is the first I thought to build a rainbow of colors with it – and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Here’s a look at the Rays of Light stamp set:
I painted each beam on the red rubber stamp with the brush tip of my Stampin’ Write Markers, alternating between each color as I went. After all the beams were painted, I huffed on the stamp to re-moisten the ink. So easy!
I built my rainbow with a mix of colors from all of the color families (except the Neutrals). Here are the colors (and associated color families) I used to build my rainbow:
- Poppy Parade (Brights)
- Pumpkin Pie (Brights)
- Lemon Lolly (Subtles)
- Shaded Spruce (Regals)
- Boho Blue (2023-2025 In Colors)
- Gorgeous Grape (Regals)
- Highland Heather (Subtles)
There are a few hiccups in there, but I trust you won’t seek them out and tell me about them. ♥ I love the distressed texture in the beams – here’s a close up of the stamped image:
The sentiment is pulled from another favorite of mine – a sentiment set called Throughout the Year. I stamped the sentiment with Poppy Parade ink on Thick Basic White and cropped it with the Modern Oval Punch – you guessed it – another favorite of mine. Here’s a look at the Throughout the Year stamp set (which you need):
Stamps: Rays of Light, Throughout the Year Papers: Thick Basic White, Poppy Parade, Basic White Inks: Poppy Parade, Stampin’ Write Markers (Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shaded Spruce, Boho Blue, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather) Accessories: Modern Oval Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Last Minute Gifts for Friends & YOU
On Friday I shared some last minute gift ideas, including a Paper Pumpkin Subscription, a personalized Gift Card, an Adhesives Bundle and Product Shares. What fun! I’m really excited about my Adhesive’s Bundle, and hope you’ll take a look. To learn more click on the image below:
Last Chance Sale
Stampin’ Up!’s Last Chance sale is in full effect. Retiring products from the Holiday Mini Catalog will be gone at the end of the catalog period or when supplies run out. Some products are already gone for good, so be sure to check out the items that are going away. Click on the image below to start shopping the sale:
I’ve posted my product shares from Stampin’ Up!’s 2024 Spring Mini Catalog, including Designer Series Paper Swatch Books, Papers, Ribbons and Embellishments. If you would like to check out the offering and/or sign up, CLICK HERE.
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Splashy colors and such a fantastic design!
A great card, Brian! And I know what you mean about 2023.
It’s been a year+ of adjustment for us after a hurricane. Thank goodness for SU! Paper Pumpkins and kits!
Very, very clever design! It makes a fantastic New Year’s card. Enjoy your day!
Wow ! So stunning with the multicolors ! Love it !
The rainbow coloring appeals to me more than any other choices I’ve seen. It is just…PERFECT for such a celebratory card! ♥️
Nice!
Love the card and all the colors!
Wow I love that multicolored splash of rays! Looks wonderful and festive for the new year! Happy 2024!
Live this bright and cheerful cats! The colors are a nice mix and add a nice note of cheer. Happy New Year Brian!
Sheesh fat fingers typed that! Try again. Love this bright and cheery card.
What a fabulous card, Brian! Thanks so much for the creative use of this stamp! Love it!