Here is my project in its entirety:

The colors I used for the Island Indigo flower cluster - Clockwise from 9:00 - Not Quite Navy, Pacific Point, Marina Mist and Island Indigo.  I really like Island indigo!  At first glance, I thought it reminded me of Not Quite Navy, but it is on the brighter side, but not as bright as Pacific Point. Here's a close up:

The colors I used for the Calypso Coral flower cluster - Clockwise from 9:00 - Cameo Coral (retired), tangerine Tango, Peach Parfait and Calypso Coral.  I think this one might be my favorite new In Color.  Of course I had to compare it to retired Cameo Coral.  Calypso Coral is so much prettier. Here's a close up:

The colors I used for the Lucky Limeade flower cluster - Clockwise from 9:00 -Pear Pizazz, Old Olive, Wild Wasabi and Lucky Limeade.  Here's a close up:

The colors I used for the Wisteria Wonder flower cluster - Clockwise from 9:00 -Lovely Lilac (retired), Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum (retired) and Wisteria Wonder. I'm not too sure about Wisteria Wonder.  It's a bit dull for me.   Here's a close up:

The colors I used for the Pool Party flower cluster - Clockwise from 9:00 -Soft Sky (retired), Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, and Pool Party.  Pool Party is a nice color.  It is very close to what we already have though.  But, you can never have too many shades of the same color!  lol  Here's a close up:

Hope you enjoyed this project!   Stop by my Facebook page and "Like" it!  www.facebook.com/StampWorkshop

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle  :)

I received my demo samples of the New Colors that were announced about a week ago. In case you haven't heard, Stampin' Up! has revised their core colors. It is called the Color Renovation. There are now a core 40 colors. They are bringing back some past In Colors and they have changed the color collections a bit. Google Color Renovation to read the details. There are a lot of blogs out there that have the info on it. Or, email me at Michelle@StampWorkshop.com and I can send you the PDF.

Anyway, check out these sweet little notecards that I made with the new colors. There are 5 new colors that will be available in the next catalog.

If you have any questions about the new colors or the Color Renovation, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Also starting today is Sale-A-Bration!  It's our annual promotion that gets you FREE stamps!  For every $50 in product you purchase, you can choose a free stamp set, paper pack or punch listed in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  New this year is your choice to pick selected stamp sets from the big Idea Book & Catalog.  Stamps sets that are available are listed in the SAB brochure.

You can find both the Occasions Mini and the Sale-A-Bration brochure by clicking the links below.

	Occasions Mini - PDF file (16 MB)
	Sale-A-Bration Brochure - PDF file (4 MB)

If you would like to place an order from any of these three catalogs please feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Orders can also be placed directly on my Demonstrator Business Website at http://TheCreativeStamper.stampinup.net.  Once there, click on the "Shop Now" button in the top right hand section of the website.  Please note, if you wish to take advantage of the $300 SAB promotion, you must place your order through me.  Online orders are not eligible for this promotion per Stampin' Up!

Enjoy the new catalogs!

I received my new 2009-2010 catalog.  Stampin' Up! has gone back to one catalog a year!  This catalog is filled with some wonderful new product.  I wish I could share it all with you, but you're going to have to wait until July 1st - the official release date.  (Psst...wanna see it sooner?  Join my team and become a demo!)

I can show you sneak peek products - a sneak peek is a fun perk for us demos (yet another reason to join!).  Anyway, here they are.  They are just fabulous!

Take a look at your 09-10 In Colors...

Edited to add: I am happy to see that so many of you are enjoying my post.  I would respectfully ask that you not copy/paste this post or use my pictures on your blogs or anywhere else on the internet.  Feel free to link here.  Thanks for your understanding.

To give you a feel for what the colors look like, I stamped each color using the the new set Circle Circus.  It is stamped on Whisper White cardstock and also stamped it tone on tone.  The coordinating new Polka Dot 1/2" Grosgrain is also attached.  There is also a color comparison showing each new In Color paired with two colors from the core 48 colors.  The new In Color is placed in the middle of each comparison.

I hope you enjoy the 09-10 In Colors! 

If you have any questions about In Colors or if you would like to order the In Color line including ink, inkpads, cardstock and textured cardstock, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

The next catalog starts July 1st!

Are you In?

Ten minute Tuesday is being brought to you today from Anaheim, CA.  I'm here for CHA and having a wonderful time!  We just got back from the eclectic Paperie party where the food was yummy and the drinks were flowing!  I have my camera, but can you believe I didn't take any pictures!  I was a tad bit embarrassed to ask if I could take pictures.  I couldn't believe the craft talent in the room.  Lots of SCS dirty dozen, design team members from various companies, even - okay hold on to your hats - Tim Holtz was there.  It was a fun evening.  Daisy and Joy of eP were wonderful hosts!

So, back to the card.  Here we have a card featuring an image from one of the upcoming Sale-a-bration sets.  This flower is from Polka Dot Punches.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps:Polka Dot Punches
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Designer Series Paper: Sweet Always
Punches: Circle, Scallop Circle, Oval

Ribbon: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain

I know tomorrow is Wednesday and you are just dying to see what I do to WOW up this card a bit.  But, I will still be in Anaheim and this internet connection is costing me an arm and a leg!  So, I will post the WOW'd card on Thursday.  Maybe by then, I'd have taken some pictures to post for you.  I haven't been doing much walking around this year, as I am actually work this year instead of just walking around the show. I'll report more later in the week about my experience working at CHA.

Until then, if you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.   Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Thursday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Go Stamp!

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Timestamp: 2009-01-24 13:01:11 UTC

Comment #22

Nancy, you have won the new SS09 IB&C ADN $25 in free product.  Please send me an email with your address at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

I am at CHA until Wednesday.  I will be mailing your catalog on Thursday, January 29th.

Congratulations!

Check out the January 19, 2009 post for details or click here to get there directly.

Good luck!

It's just about three weeks until Valentine's day, so I thought I'd post a Valentine's card.  I made this card for a swap.

This card is a Joy Fold card.  To open it, you lift up the flap with the birds on it.  If you look carefully at the picture, you'll see that the bottom edge of the flap is tucked under the ribbon.  This is what keeps the card closed.  The bottom flap then comes down to reveal your message.  You can find directions to the Joy Fold Card in the resource section of Splitcoaststampers.  Click here for a direct link.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Love You Much
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink.Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
Designer Series Paper: Candy Lane
Ribbon: 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain
Tools: Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Distresser Tool

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Much Love!

So ya think this is WOW'd?  Maybe even more buzzed?  I can tell I'm only crackin' myself up here.  *wink*

Anyway, here is our Wednesday card. A few changes were made to the card, and it changed it quite a bit.

Here's what I did:

• Added a Summer Sun layer
• Distressed the edges of the Whisper White layer
• Added a Rose Red layer under the flower image and distressed the edges
• Added a scalloped circle layer with each scallop piereced
• Edged the bee's circle with Basic Black ink
• Added black gingham ribbon

I love using black on my cards in subtle layers.  It really help to draw out and highlight different colors on your card.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Just Buzzin' By
Cardstock: Basic Black. Summer Sun, Whisper White, Rose Red
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun (marker)
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Circle
Tools: Paper Piercer, Distresser Tool

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. What do you think? Let me know! Hope you like it!

Just Keep Buzzin''!

It's Ten Minute Tuesday!  Yeah, I know.  I just couldn't resist putting that in the title.  I was {this} close to stamping "just buzzin' " as the sentiment on the card.  But, well, that's just inappropriate, right?  lol

Check out this cute little bee!  This card was made with the new set, Just Buzzin' By (Item 113228).  It is just too cute.  There are three little bees that look similar to this one.

This card, as you know, took me ten minutes. Although not difficult at all, the time consuming part of this card was coloring the bee and the flower.  I just took a bit of time so that I didn't color over the lines.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Just Buzzin' By
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Summer Sun
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun (marker)
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Wednesday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Enjoy!

Here's the blog candy that I promised a few days back!  This is your change to win a Spring Summer 2009 IB&C and $25 in Product!

All you need to do is leave me a comment.  I will be picking a random winner on Friday, January 23, 2009.

Here are the rules:

• This blog candy giveaway is open to US residents only.
• $25 is applied towards product.  You will choose up to $25 in free product.
• You must have valid contact info to win.

And that's it!  It's that easy.

Good luck!

You can see the PDF versions of each of these catalogs by clicking the links to the right or directly from this post.  Click on the catalog cover of the catalog you wish to view.

	Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog - Large PDF file (42 MB)
	Spring Summer 2009 celebrando creatividad Catalog - PDF file (12 MB)
	Decor Elements Brochure with New Expanded Line - PDF file (4.4 MB)

If you would like to place an order from any of these three catalogs please feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Orders can also be placed directly on my Demonstrator Business Website at http://TheCreativeStamper.stampinup.net.  Once there, click on the "Shop Now" button in the top right hand section of the website.

Would you like a hard copy of the Decor Elements Brochure?  Contact me and I'll be happy to send you one!

Enjoy the new catalogs!

So what's after Ten Minute Tuesday?  Wow It Wednesday!  Although I love the simplicity of Ten Minute cards, I also enjoy the "WOW" cards.  On Wednesday, I take Tuesday's card and modify it just a bit.

A few changes were made to the card, and it changed it quite a bit.

Here's what I did:

• Added a Kiwi Kiss layer
• Distressed the edges of the Cameo Coral layer
• Added a Whisper White layer
• Made the raspberry piece of Designer Series Paper smaller
• Added a kiwi piece of Designer Series Paper
• Edged the circle with Cameo Coral
• Added the brad/punched paper to the bottom left corner

The white layer really helps to add texture to the overall card.  I used card sketch 131 from SCS for the layout of this card.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: A Little Somethin'
Cardstock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Cameo Coral
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Accessories: Vintage Brads
Punches: 1 3/4" Circle, Word Window
Tools: Paper Piercer

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. What do you think? Let me know! Hope you like it!

Happy Stampin'!