Celebrate friendship in style with a fresh, modern color combo! This handmade card features three of the gorgeous new Stampin’ Up! 2025-2027 In Colors—Strawberry Slush, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea—for a look that’s both bold and elegant.
pierced frames & new colors
WHAT I LOVE! I’m swooning over this sneak peek of the Sentimental Framing Bundle paired with the fresh, fabulous 2025-2027 In Colors! 🎉 (Available May 6, 2025! The pierced-frame dies add the perfect touch of detail, while the heartfelt sentiment shines in crisp white embossing. And let’s talk about the color combo—Strawberry Slush, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea—a dreamy mix of bold and soft that makes this friendship card extra special!
product spotlight: sentimental framing bundle
Introducing the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Framing Bundle—where heartfelt sentiments meet versatile, pierced-frame dies! This must-have duo makes it easy to create beautifully framed messages for handmade cards and scrapbook pages. A perfect blend of elegance and versatility!
Sneak Peek! Available for purchase, May 6, 2025!
meet the new in color collection!
COMPARE! The new Stampin’ Up! In Colors are arriving May 6, and you won’t want to miss these gorgeous shades! Whether you love bold and vibrant hues or soft and subtle tones, these fresh colors will add endless creative possibilities to your card-making. See how each compares to the rest of the Stampin’ Up! color collection here.
card tutorial: keyword subheading
1. measure & cut
portrait card base:
- Cloud Cover Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2 (side)
layers (from bottom to top):
- Secret Sea Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock: 3 1/4 x 4 1/2
- Strawberry Slush Cardstock: 3 x 4 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Cloud Cover Cardstock: 3 x 1 1/4
- Secret Sea Cardstock: 3 x 1 1/2 (before die-cutting)
2. stamp:
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to position and stamp the flower (You Are Remarkable stamp set) in Versamark Ink onto the center of the Strawberry Slush Cardstock. Cover with white Basics WOW! Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool.
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to position and stamp the sentiment (Sentimental Framing stamp set) in Versamark Ink onto the center of the smallest piece of Secret Sea Cardstock. Cover with white Basics WOW! Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool.
3. crop:
- Crop the flower a Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 Sentimental Framing die.
- Crop the sentiment with a Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the 4 x 5 3/8 Sentimental Framing die.
4. assemble & adhere:
- Layer and adhere the Basic White to the Secret Sea together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the Cloud Cover strip to the embossed flower layer as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. embellish:
- Tie a bow of Strawberry Slush Pack Your Bags Twine (Three-Pack) and adhere tucked under the sentiment with a Mini Glue Dot.
- Add five 2025-2026 In Color Flat Pearls (2 Secret Sea and 3 Strawberry Slush) to the card as shown.
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learn more:
- Watch my 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorials for quick paper crafting tips here.
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oh, so pretty ideas!
oh, so pretty! Click on the ideas and inspiration below for more ways to use the returning 2025-2027 In Color – Strawberry Slush!
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On the directions, you missed “stamp the daisy with Versamark” – I figured it out when I saw the items needed for this card at the bottom.
Thank you for letting me know I forgot to list Versamark Ink in my instructions. I have updated the blog post and the PDF. Happy Stampin’. Mary
Stunning card. Love the way you’ve used the new In Colors!
Mary, I love this pretty card with the Sentimental Framing dies. The new Strawberry Slush is so bright and fun. Enjoy your day!