Raise your hand if you like new colors? Do you look forward to the release of Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors each year? In just a week, you’ll be able to get your hands on these new colors in a variety of coordinating products.
Our new colors are: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine.
In addition to the new colors, you’ll notice a difference in the pads. No longer difficult to open, they are magnetic — the lids come off easily and close easily. Be sure to watch the video below for a demonstration.
Some of the additional 2026-2028 In Color products include: ink refills, 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock, 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock, 12 x 12 Pearlized Cardstock, In Color Dots, In Color Butterflies, In Color 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs, 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon, and shimmer pens (coming soon).
For today’s card, I combined the colors in a very quick and easy card. The video also shows samples in all of the new 2026-2028 In Colors. (If you don’t want to wait until May 5, consider purchasing Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit; you can add these new items to you kit. Ask me for details. Or click here to join.)
Measurements and Details
Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock base measuring 8 12 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Strips measuring 3 3/4 x 3/4 — one of each from the 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper
Balloon from Balloon Festoon die cut from the Crisp Cantaloupe Pearlized Cardstock
Heat embossed sentiment and dots in Wow! white
Crisp Cantaloupe dots
Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I introduce all of the brand-new In Colors, show coordinating products, and give step-by-step directions for creating the featured card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this project, the In Colors, or getting your hands on these products early.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, then this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details.
Supply List
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This last week, I held in-person classes in my craft space in Mesa, Arizona. I primarily focused on the Forever Florals Bundle. Although I often offer additional sentiments and techniques I feel my attendees will appreciate.
In addition to the bundle, I showcase Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper. This card uses three different designs from this paper pack. This card demonstrates how to “stretch” the die by cutting it in half before adding it to the card front.
Measurements and Details
Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (wood grain pattern) measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Secret Sea Two-Tone cardstock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 (darker side of the two-tone cardstock)
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (Bubble Bath pattern) measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (Strawberry Slush pattern) die cut with floral image. Cut in half and placed on card front.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this project. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s April Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we feature cards and projects centering on a Mother’s Day theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment and you could win a Birthday Sparkle Kit.
My Mother’s Day card today features Stampin’ Up!’s Forever Florals Bundle. I know my mom loved flowers, planting beds in the spring to enjoy all summer long.
I did grab the sentiment “You are so lovely” from Stampin’ Up’s Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set.
Card Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, die cut with large floral image
Stamped flowers in Lemon Lime Twist, Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, and Lemon Lolly
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped in Balmy Blue on Basic White label (Lovely Arrangements)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
It’s so simple, but it’s so pretty! I love the subtle, pastel colors I chose for this card. You could use any combination of colors for the flowers to suit a mom’s likes.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Be sure to visit all of the participating blogs by looking for list near the end of this post. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Birthday Sparkle Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Lisa Waters
List of Participating Stampers
Click on the links below to visit all of the bloggers to gain Mother’s Day crafting inspiration:
Supply List
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In a few weeks, you’ll be able to shop for new products from Stampin’ Up!’s May-August Mini Catalog. That includes the always gorgeous patterned papers. I’m hosting a paper share where you receive 6 x 6 samples of the offerings — giving you a budget-friendly way to get samples. See this Google form for all of the information and to reserve your share: https://forms.gle/5jiJNoPRX6YevrqNA
This is what happens when I’m working on several projects at a time! My craft table (an extended dining room table) is covered with an array of projects in mid-completion. I’ve been playing with Stampin’ Up!’s new Product of the Month (the Eyelet Blooms Die), while designing for this week’s in-person classes using the Forever Florals Bundle. And, I have remnants from last month’s class using the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. All those pieces came together on this thank you card.
Each month, Stampin’ Up! releases a new and exclusive Product of the Month. When your online shopping card total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you can purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. Limit of one per customer. Available while supplies last.
Measurements and Details
Pool Party Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Pool Party Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic White Cardstock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4. “Embossed” with Eyelet Blooms Die. See instructions below.
Pool Party Cardstock die cut with floral image from Forever Florals Dies. Cut in half.
Heat emboss sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) with Wow! Basics white. Die cut with Forever Florals label.
Array of Dots (Pool Party). Available in upcoming May-August 2026 Mini Catalog.
Embossing Sandwich
Use a die to emboss. From bottom to top:
Plate 1
Plate 3
Silicone Craft Sheet
Cardstock — upside down
Die
Plate 3
Shim (if needed)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this thank you card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
The Eyelet Blooms Die — Stampin’ Up!’s April Product of the Month — lends itself to a couple of fun techniques. Today, I show you how to do something I call “embedded embossing.” Be sure to watch the short video below to see how this works.
You can purchase this die for just $5 when your online shopping cart total reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. Limit one per customer. Available while supplies last.
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/2 x 2
Basic White Cardstock die cut with largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Heat emboss sentiment from Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set in gold
Gold Striped 3/8-inch Mesh Ribbon
Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
Embossing Sandwich
From bottom to top:
Plate 1
Plate 3
Silicone Craft Sheet
Cardstock — upside down
Die
Plate 3
Shim (if needed)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card using the embedded embossing technique. In addition, I show a variety of other samples made with the Eyelet Blooms Die.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’ll give this technique a try. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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