It was ecstatic to receive a big box of new products from the Stampin’ Up! 2016-2017 Annual Catalog this week, including many of the sneak peek products from the Playful Palette suite on today’s birthday card. I’ll be sharing the excitement and new product samples with you through the end of May. The new annual catalog begins June 1.
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If you missed my video reveal of all the goodies in my pre-order (including a closer look at today’s sneak peek products), you can watch it here. My pre-order included a sampling of products only available to demonstrators (or those purchasing the $99 starter kit can get them now) before the official catalog start date on June 1. That’s the day I’ll place my “kahuna” order!
I also incorporated the largest tag die from Chalk Talk Framelits Dies, which was YOUR top pick in my latest Reader’s Choice Poll. The retiring Chalk Talk Framelits Dies are 30% off and only available while supplies last. See what else is retiring and on sale (up to 50% off) here.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- The sentiment from the new Painter’s Palette stamp set (what a hip, little font!) was stamped on Sweet Sugarplum card stock. Sweet Sugarplum is one of the new 2016-2018 In Colors (Sweet Sugarplum, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo and Peekaboo Peach).
- Also new are the Layer Squares Framelits Dies. So many sizes (19 in all) and possibilities in both straight and scallop edges. I used a scallop edged square to crop the sentiment.
- Yum! Gorgeous ruched ribbon in ALL the new 2016-2018 In Colors will likely top your wish list for accessories. The ribbon (I used Peekaboo Peach) is a delight to work with and I’m nutso over the “gathered” texture.
- I’m also introducing the new Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape, part of the Playful Palette suite of coordinating products. I used Fast Fuse Adhesive for extra strength hold on the envelope border–such a pretty touch!
- Of course, to complete the look and play up the meaning of the sentiment, I added a splashy brushstroke pattern from new Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack. The 6 x 6 size is wonderful for card making.
- Hover and Pin it! The photo below shows key products used in today’s Playful Palette birthday card that you can save or pin to Pinterest. If you are viewing this post by email, you’ll need to click the title of the post to access my blog and pin. See ALL my labeled product photos in one spot on my How to Make Simple Cards board on Pinterest.
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Love the new in colors thanks for the sneak peek and your card well the dsp is great and that ribbon can’t wait for June!! Love your card as always you made something beautiful
Thanks
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I love them, too. Trendy and cool!
Mary, I love the colors.
Love this Mary! Your card is awesome. P.s. My preorder consisted of many of the same products you showed On your video. You sold me on. Few including this DSP!!!
You won’t regret owning any of these products, Kelly!
love what you are doing with the envelops! I wondered how you would revamp. Love IT!
I’m challenging myself with new ideas for envelopes! Thanks, Janet
Love the card and so jealous…wish my stuff would come
It’s worth the wait, Tammy!
What a lovely, happy and pretty card and such a nice finishing touch for the envelope. You sure do a great job on everything you present. Thank you, Mary!
That makes my day, Loretta!
I’m loving these modern colors, too!
I love the new DSP and ribbon on this card!
Aaaaaa, MsMary that is beautiful, love the new fresh look of new dsp,
And of course your beautiful card ,
Tfs ,
Hugs Frenchie
TOTAL YUMMY CARD!
Such a great showcase of this paper, Mary! I’ll miss this tag die.