When it comes to creating a quick card that packs plenty of WOW!, color blocking, as in today’s birthday card, can be the “magic.” The stamp images from Half Full stamp set (Stampin’ Up! 2017 Holiday Catalog) are perfect for fitting into various sizes of rectangle blocks and the color combinations are endless.
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- Half Full stamp set fills the need for a fresh and fabulous birthday card for my wine-loving friends. Â It made the list of My Favorite Things in the holiday catalog!
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- Stampin’ Up! Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper adds a coordinating floral pattern to the envelope flap with In Colors Fresh Fig and Lemon Lime Twist.  See all the 2017-2019 In Colors and a comparison to the Stampin’ Up! core color collection here.
- Here’s another birthday card I created previously with the Half Full stamp set in a more vintage style. Â The sample below from Stampin’ Up! shows how the Half Full images can be as a background!
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Hello Mary,
Might I please ask the dimensions of your papers you used? Love the color block idea. I’d love to give this a try.
Hugs,
Kathy
Hi Mary, yep . . . this is on my wish list also. You made beautiful projects with it. The shopping bag is gorgeous. I love the color block card too. The envelope is wonderful too.
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Oh MsMary I love the new look of your blog , wooohooooo,
And your card is lovely, love that set ,
Tfs
Hugs Frenchie ♥️
Thanks, Frenchie. Having a little seasonal fun!
Your color-blocking card is PERFECT and your color combination is SPOT-ON!
Also – I love your new blog header. What festive fun!
Thanks, BK. I appreciate your input in designing it! It was key!
I love this card, Mary! The blocks are so cool. I love the colors you’ve chosen, too! Such fun!
Bold and gorgeous!! Love this color combination Mary, and this stamp set is so classy and elegant, suitable for many occasions.
Thank you for sharing.
XO
Maria.
Thanks, Maria. The Lemon Lime Twist doesn’t photograph well . . . it looks neon yellow in the photo. The first photo is the most accurate for color!