Hi Everyone.
If you are looking for a comparison of the New In Colors with our existing colors, where you can check out Lucky Limeade against Old Olive, etc. – you can check out this post.
Of course, I couldn't NOT play with my new goodies.
I LOVED this new set the minute I saw it. It's one of the new hostess choices and it was a definite must have for me.
I also looked at this new letterpress plate and fell instantly in love.
So…. I combined my new favorite stamp, with my new favorite letterpress plate, added some much loved retired ribbon, some inks, a little water color paper, a current sentiment, and….. VOILA!
oh… yeah… and I had to color a couple of the Basic Pearls, too!
Now…if you are wondering about the green card stock – you might notice it doesn't quite look like Old Olive. The piece behind the pear is a crisp limish green – yep, that's the new In Color – Lucky Limeade. I added it as the card base, too, but decided I wanted to tone it down just a little against the Soft Suede. I took my tea stain ink and rubbed it from the outside to the inside on the Lucky Limeade base to soften the look a little.
The watercolor paper was the perfect choice for the image. I really do love this new set. I think you will be seeing a lot of it. It can be fabulously clean and simple, or a little more layered. Either way, it really holds its own.
Card recipe – all ingredients Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
- Card stock: Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Watercolor
- Stamps: Faith in Nature (available in the 2011-2012 catalog available July 1)
- Sentiment: Notably Ornate – available in the current and new catties
- Ink: Sentiment – Early Espresso. Pear – copics. Fancy Fan – versamark
- Accessories: Retired Old Olive taffeta. Basic Pearls.
- Tools: Big Shot. Fancy Fan Letterpress plate (available July 1)
I inked up the Fancy Fan Letterpress plate with Versamark. It gave a tone on tone effect and, because the ink is sticky, it works really well with the plates.
Now, I am off back to play with my new goodies! It really does feel like it's my birthday!
Prayers for those who need a little lift, or a warm hug. Many thanks to Brenda for a wonderful break this morning. It meant a great deal to me, my friend. Thank you!
As always, thank you for visiting my blog. Your visits – and your comments are much appreciated. If you have any questions, don't forget to just leave me a message.
Hugs
Jaydee
12 Responses
So pretty! I love what you did with the letterpress plate!
I am a SU demonstrator and I love the card. How did you get your stamp sets so fast?
Man – I wish I’d placed an order yesterday so I’d at least have the satisfaction of knowing my order was on its way but I’m holding off. However, I love what you did with the letterpress plate!
Gorgeous Jaydee! I, too, ordered the letterpress plate and that exact same hostess set–ADORE them both and ADORE what you’ve done with them. Can’t wait for mine to get here! ((hugs))
This is gorgeous! Love the letterpress plate – beautiful effect and a beautiful image! And I am like you – I use my favorite ribbons no matter what!
I KNEW you were going to overnight it! :o) I LOVE this! I fell absolutely IN LOVE with that stamp set when I saw it. It’s gorgeous. I love love love the pear. The Lucky Limeade is a wonderful color to use with it.
I placed my order yesterday, but don’t expect it for quite a while. I’ll just have to live vicariously through you. ;o)
Have fun playing. Think you could use the Pool Party? I have this *thing* for aqua and turquoise these days… :oP
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing
Love it and I knew you would stay up and make a wonderful card for us to drool over!
WOW, that express shipping got to your door fast!:)
I wasn’t planning on ordering the items you used.
Have a great weekend.
Oh what a classy card! I can’t wait to see all the new in colors!
This is really well done – I love this set and you my dear did it justice!
WOW! This is a beauty – and I had no idea that plate looked so good!! Now I need that. 🙂
great man 😀