Journey With Color: Moody Mauve

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In today’s Journey With Color we’ll be looking at Moody Mauve.  If you look up the word “Mauve” in the dictionary it is described as a pale bluish purple.  Interesting.  I think of it as being in the pink family.  Although if you compare it to some of Stampin’ Up!’s pinks you can see that it does look better with the pinks that have a blue tone to them.

This next photo shows you how Moody Mauve looks with other Stampin’ Up! colors.  I can’t say that I love all these combinations, but I want you to be able to see them.  Colors with too much red or yellow didn’t work well with Moody Mauve, but that’s my opinion. 

The last photo shows you color combinations from Stampin’ Up!’s Color Coach.  Once again, they’ve shown you combinations that I would never have tried.  I really need to step outside of my box.  How about you?  Are you stuck inside of your box like I am when it comes to color combinations, or do you like to step outside of it sometimes? 

Next week we will look at Pebbled Path.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Journey With Color: Boho Blue

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In this first photo you can see how it compares to some of Stampin’ Up!’s other blues.  It has that same gray tone as Misty Moonlight.  It is one of the lighter blues that Stampin’ Up! offers.

Here I’ve paired Boho Blue with some of Stampin’ Up!’s other colors.  I like it best with the blues, pinks and grays.  How about you?

This last photo shows color combinations that Stampin’ Up! has come up with in their Color Coach.  Such interesting combinations.  Definitely ones I wouldn’t have come up with on my own.  I am very middle of the road…something I should try to work on.  😊

Do you like Boho Blue?  I do.  It should be fun to work with.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Journey With Color: Wild Wheat

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After introducing all the colors that have joined Stampin’ Up!’s color family this year I am now going into more details about each one.  I am starting with the new 2023-2025 In Colors.  Last week I talked about Copper Clay.  This week is all about Wild Wheat.

Wild Wheat is a hard color to describe.  Is it yellow?  Is it brown?  I guess I would describe it as a golden brown with a little bit of a greenish hue to it.  If you look at the photo above, you can see how I came up with this description.  I will admit it’s not my favorite color, but I haven’t actually used it on a project yet.  Once I do, I’m sure I will like it a bit better.

This next photo compares Wild Wheat to many of Stampin’ Up!’s other colors.  These are the combinations that I liked the best.  As you can see, I don’t have it paired with a lot of colors.  It did not look good with any of the greens that had a lot of yellow in them and I didn’t like it with any of the pinks either.  I like it with the deeper, richer colors. 

Bringing a third color into a combination makes a big difference.  Check out these 3-color combinations that Stampin’ Up! uses in their Color Coach.  Most of the colors in these combinations are ones that I didn’t care for with Wild Wheat but I do like these combinations.  I love seeing the color combinations that Stampin’ Up! shares with us on samples, in their designer paper or the Color Coach because most of them are combinations I would never come up with on my own

What do you think of Wild Wheat?  Is it a must have favorite?  Leave me a comment below and let me know!  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Journey With Color: Copper Clay

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Copper Clay is one of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2025 In Colors.  Copper Clay is a rusty, coppery brown.  In the photo here you can see how it compares to Stampin’ Up!’s other browns.  I think it falls right between Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie.

We all have a different view on how colors coordinate with each other.  I compared all of Stampin’ Up!’s colors with Copper Clay and in the photo below you can some combinations.  I tried to choose at least one color from each color family (reds, blues, etc.)  I haven’t had a chance to play much with Cooper Clay but just by comparing colors I think my favorite three that I like with Copper Clay are Mossy Meadow, Starry Night, and Pretty Peacock. Many of the colors that didn’t make my chart also look nice with Copper Clay, but these are the ones I liked best.

 

Each time that Stampin’ Up! changes their colors, whether it’s adding/taking away In Colors or a whole Color Refresh, they come out with a Color Coach.  For each color that they offer they give you three color combinations of three colors.  Below you can see the combinations they chose for Copper Clay.

Adding that third color really makes a big difference doesn’t it? Crushed Curry alone with Copper Clay isn’t a favorite of mine but when you add a blue I really like it!

What do you think of Copper Clay?  Is it a color that you have to have in your craft room?  Leave a comment and let me know!  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Journey With Color:  Fresh New Colors – The New Colors

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During the past few weeks I’ve shared with you Stampin’ Up!’s new 2023-2025 In-Colors as well as old In-Colors that have returned.  This week I get to introduce you to the four brand new colors!

The first new color is Azure Afternoon which is part of the Brights Collection of colors.  This is a bright medium blue that I think takes the place of Pacific Point.  It falls between Tahitian Tide and Blueberry Bushel.

The second new color is Pecan Pie in the Neutrals Collection.  It’s lighter and brighter than Soft Suede and is a good addition to the browns that Stampin’ Up! has.

Next is Lemon Lolly.  A gorgeous light yellow in the Subtles Collection.  This color is much needed.  In my opinion So Saffron was just too dull and muddy.  I’m excited to play with Lemon Lolly.

Last, but not least, is Bubble Bath which is also in the Subtles Collection. For some reason I’m always calling it Bubble Gum.  Ha! I’ll get it right sooner or later.  This is the light, soft pink we’ve been waiting for!  Blushing Bride and Petal Pink were/are nice colors but they weren’t a true pink to me. 

Can you guess which of these new colors is my favorite?  Of course, you can!  It’s Bubble Bath!  It’s PINK!  Which of these four colors is your favorite new color?  Leave a comment and let me know.  😊

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Journey With Color: Returning Colors

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The first thing we have to do in this week’s Journey With Color is to change our main photo.  I love the photo with all of the colored butterflies that we’ve been using, however we need to make a change.  Not only are some of the colors gone that are in that photo, but so are the butterflies!  This will be our Journey With Color Photo for this coming year.

Last week I introduced you to the new 2023-2025 In-Colors.  What did you think of them?  This week I’d like to re-introduce you to the 7 past In-Colors that are returning to Stampin’ Up!’s color palette.

Lost Lagoon (2014-2016 In-Color)

Lemon Lime Twist (2017-2019 In-Color)

Berry Burst (2017-2019 In-Color)

Blueberry Bushel (2018-2020 In-Color)

Pretty Peacock (2019-2021 In-Color)

Misty Moonlight (2020-2022 In-Color)

Fresh Freesia (2021-2023 In-Color)

My favorite two colors that are returning are Berry Burst and Pretty Peacock.  Which of these colors are you glad to see back in the line-up?  I would have liked to see Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent return but maybe they’ll make the next Color Refresh.  😊

Journey With Color: Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2025 In-Colors

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Hello!  Our Journey With Color is back!  With new In-Colors and Fresh New Colors on the horizon it’s time to get back to the business of talking colors!  Today we’re going to talk about the new 2023-2025 In-Colors. When a new Annual Catalog comes along (May 2nd this year!) we lose 5 In-Colors and gain 5 new In-Colors.  I’m a little sad to see the 2021-2023 In-Colors.  I love Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent and Polished Pink.  Which of the 2021-2023 In-Colors are you sad to see leave?

Stampin’ Up!’s 2023 – 2024 In-Colors

The new 2023-2025 In-Colors aren’t nearly as vibrant as last year’s bright and tropical colors (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky and Orchid Oasis).  They are a little more muted, but I think they’re going to be fun to work with. Below is how I would describe the colors.

Copper Clay.  Copper Clay is a nice light reddish brown copper color.  It’s not nearly as red or bright as Cajun Craze

Wild Wheat.  Wild Wheat is an interesting color I’d have to describe it as a greenish yellow with a touch of brown to it.

Boho Blue.  Boho Blue a lighter almost dusty blue. 

Moody Mauve.  Moody Mauve is a dusty rose color with just a hint of purple.

Pebbled Path.  A deeper gray color with almost a hint of green to it.

This post is your introduction to the new 2023-2024 In-Colors. We’ll look at them more closely and compare them to other colors in a future post. Which is your favorite new In-Color? Leave me comment on this post and let me know! Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!

40 Card in 40 Days: Nothing’s Better Than Chocolate Card

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Last but not least!  Day 40 of my 40 Cards in 40 Days.  The Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and the coordinating Love You More Than dies are my choice for this final day.  So fun!  If you love chocolate, cookies, coffee or cocktails you may need to grab these products before they retire.  I’ve only made cards using the cocktails stamps so for it’s last hurrah I decided to go with chocolate.  You can’t go wrong with chocolate!  To make the chocolates and the “chocolate” pop on my card I die cut the images three times and glued them together.  I did this because I knew I’d never get Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the word.  This was a fun card to make but it makes me sad to know it’s retiring.  At least I can keep it in my stash!  😊

40 Cards in 40 Days: A Fishy Card

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The A Fish and a Wish stamp set was one of the first items I purchased from Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and is perfect for Day 39 of my 40 Cards in 40 Days.  The Fish Builder Punch coordinates perfectly with the stamp set although I didn’t use it on my card.  The colors I used on my card are Old Olive and Granite Gray.  I used a Blending Brush and Pool Party ink to give a more watery look to the Basic White cardstock that I stamped on.  To stamp the fish I first inked it in Granite Gray ink and then lightly added some Old Olive ink to the stamp with a Sponge Dauber.  The background on the card was made using the Splatters Embossing Folder from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders pack. 

40 Card in 40 Days: Sweet Full of Love Card

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Only three days left of my 40 Cards in 40 Days!  For Day 38 I used Stampin’ Up!’s Full of Love stamp set.  This stamp set has some sweet images and sentiments.  It was snowing when I created this card the other day so I made sure I chose some nice Spring colors and designer paper.  The designer paper I used is from the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper pack.  The colors of Stampin’ Blend Markers that I used were Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green.  The Radiating Stitches Dies from the Online Exclusives were the perfect choice to highlight my focal point.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!  Think Spring!

40 Cards in 40 Days: Two-Tone Flora Fun Fold Card

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Fellow Demonstrator Tena Lynch loves her fun folds.  She created this Drapery Fun Fold card for last week’s stamp camp using Stampin’ Up!’s Fancy Flora Suite Collection.  It’s an easy fun fold and perfect for Day 37 in my 40 Cards in 40 Days.  I’ll have to create a tutorial to share with you.  The Fancy Flora Designer Paper is amazing.  All of the patterns are beautiful and for Stamp Camp, Tena designed this card using most of them. Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!

40 Cards in 40 Days: A Sweet Citrus Fun Fold

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Card 36 in my 40 Cards in 40 Days is made with the Sweet Citrus stamp set and the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder.  What is a Hybrid Embossing Folder?  It’s a folder that embosses and die-cuts at the same time!  So fun!  I do have to admit that I have not used one yet, but I want to!  It looks like they can make creating so easy!  Two steps in one! This fun card was created by fellow demonstrator Nancy Rosner for last week’s stamp camp.

Nancy’s card is a Book Binding Fun Fold Card. As you can see in the second picture, it opens like a book! Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!

40 Cards in 40 Days: Sea Turtle Card

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We’re heading to the ocean for Card 35 in my 40 Cards in 40 Days.  This fun card, which was created with Stampin’ Up!’s Sea Turtle stamp set, was made by fellow demonstrator Laura Colburn for last week’s Stamp Camp.  The turtles were created with two-step stamping.  First the solid background was stamped and then the blue overlay on top of that.  Unfortunately, the turtles had to be cut out by hand as there isn’t a coordinating punch or die set for them.  I don’t think too many people at our stamp camp complained because the card was so cute and the turtles are easy to cut out. Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!

40 Cards in 40 Days: A Simple Eden’s Garden Card

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The Eden’s Garden stamp set and the Eden’s Dies are used on Day 33 of my 40 Cards in 40 Days.  This pretty card was designed demonstrator Glenda Timkovich for our recent Stamp Camp.  Just some simple stamping, a few layers, and a little bit of die-cut silver foil to make the card pop!  If I was making this card the hardest part for me would have been the random stamping of the leaves and the flowers.  I have a difficult time doing random.  Ha