Fresh and simple card

Fresh & Simple

Today, I'm featuring a fresh, simple and fairly easy card to make.  I need a quick card for a Chat & Challenge on SUDSOL.  So, I looked around at my messy craft table and decided to play with a mix of items that are both new and not so new. 

This card features some new items as part of the sneak preview to the new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  Check out the ribbon!  And the base to this card is a beautiful, Marina Mist blue.  I absolutely love the Marina Mist. 

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  Marina Mist
Accessories:  Bitty Buttons (2010 Summer Mini Catalog), Bitty Punches and Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Stamp Sets:  Razzle Dazzle and Perfect Punches
DSP:  Island Oasis (2010 Summer Mini Catalog)
Colors:  Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

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A Fond Farewell!

A Fond Farewell

Yesterday, Stampin' Up! announced a Color Renovation.  You may ask... What is a Color Renovation?  Well, in this case, it means that 31 colors will be retired, some in-colors will return as core colors and the current color families will be revamped into four color collections with Stampin' Up! ditching the term "color families." 

Now, don't get into a panic yet...  These changes do not go into effect until July 1, 2010 with the release of the new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  We all enjoy renovating our homes by updating the look using color along with new accessories.  This change isn't all that different.  There will fun, new colors and I'm certain we will see some new accessories that we will all enjoy.  All of us will sadly say a fond farewell to some of our favorites but with this change I'm certain we will have some new favorites.

EFFECTIVE, JULY 1, 2010, WE WILL SAY A FOND FAREWELL TO THE FOLLOWING RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! COLORS:

Check it out...   (OK... I admit, I'm a closet fan of Pixie Pink and Summer Sun!)

Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal, Ballet Blue, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom, Bordering Blue, Brilliant Blue, Brocade Blue, Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Gable Green, Glorious Green, Going Gray, Green Galore, Handsome Hunter, Lavender Lace, Lovely Lilac, Mellow Moss, Only Orange, Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Sage Shadow, Summer Sun, Taken with Teal, Yoyo Yellow


From now until the end of June, you can stock up on all of the retiring inks, reinkers, papers, ribbons, and other accessories.  Remember once they are gone, they will no longer be available. Please don't wait until the last minute.  To place an order, contact me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com or click HERE to place an online order!

HERE IS A VISUAL OF THE RETIRING COLORS:

If you have any questions, I am more than happy to help you and encourage you to contact me.

Many Sunny Scrapin' & Stampin' Days,

Pam Staples

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Color Renovation Update - Blush Blossom.

Hey, I just discovered something that I wanted to share especially for everyone concerned about a "flesh" toned color being available. 

The GOOD NEWS!

The Blush Blossom Stampin' Write is NOT retiring... This color will still be available in our markers which is great for those that use and need a flesh tone color!

Stampin' Happy,

Pam Staples

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Stampin' Up! Color Renovation

THE NEWS! IT'S A COLOR RENOVATION...

Yesterday, Stampin' Up! announced a Color Renovation. You may ask... What is a Color Renovation? Well, in this case, it means a complete renovation of the color families with the release of the 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog on July 1, 2010. I cannot adequately express how EXCITED and energized I am by these luscious, fresh, fashion forward and hip colors along with the return of some all-time favorites from previous In Colors which will be added to the "regular" line of core colors. In addition, you'll also see an organizational overhaul of the "color families" into "color collections!" Here is an outline of what to expect...

WHAT'S NEW?

Stampin' Up! will be reorganizing the "color families" into 40 Stampin' Up! Core Colors! There will be four color collections with 10 colors in each and the term "color families" will no longer be used. As part of these color collections, you'll see the return of 10 In Colors. There will also be 5 new colors.

The 10 returning In Colors (current and old) that will be included in the regular line of Core Colors include:

Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry,
Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangierine Tango, and Wild Wasabi

The five new Core Colors are:

Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Marina Mist

The four color collections along with the reassigned colors are:

Brights Collection

Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise,
Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Real Red


Neutrals Collection

River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft),
Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Black


Regals Collection

Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Garden Green,
More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, Bravo Burgundy


Subtles Collection

Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Marina Mist,
Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, So Saffron

EYE CANDY :)

Now for some EYE CANDY... A visual of the new Color Collections:

NEW IN COLOR FOR 2010-2011:

There will be 5 new In Colors introduced with the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog which will be available on July 1. Now for the exciting news...

In Colors will be available for TWO (2) YEARS!!! Yes, you heard me... This is awesome news which I'm really excited about. In the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, as I mentioned, there will be 5 new In Colors. Then, with the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog an additional 5 new In Colors will be introduced. This will bring the total of available In Colors to 10 with five rotating out and five rotating in every year. Confusing? Naw, it really is simple and makes a lot of sense...


The 5 new 2010-2011 In Colors coming in July are called:

Blushing Bride
Concord Crush
Peach Parfait
Pear Pizzaz
Poppy Parade

I admit, before I became a demonstrator, I couldn't justify purchasing the In Colors because they were only good for "1 year" and that seemed like a waste of money to me. But know that the In Colors are going to be sticking around for at least 2 years, I'm really stoked and excited to see the new In Colors!

KITS, HOT STUFF AND MORE:

Over the next couple of months, watch for information regarding new color kits including the Stampin' Up! markers for all the Core Colors which will include the former In Colors and the new colors along with the expansion of colors for Stampin' Pastels and Watercolor Wonder Crayons. There will also be an awesome NEW Color Coach tool that will make selecting colors for a project even easier.

Have a Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin' Day!

Pam Staples

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A Color Renovation!

Yes!  There is a Color Renovation coming to Stampin' Up!  This is a very exciting time as we step into spring and look forward to the new Idea Book & Catalog which will be available on July 1, 2010 and along with the new catalog there will be some HUGE changes.

I'm very excited about the changes and truly believe it will help simplify the Stampin' Up! color palette while creating new color opportunities.

Stand by for further information over the next few days!

Stamping Happy,

Pam Staples

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