Sending Smiles with the In Color Collection

The NEW 2022-2023 Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog is live! As you know I am super excited about the new In Color Collection. So today I have a variety of different card ideas to share featuring the new In Colors and a new product bundle called Sending Smiles.

In Color Collection

First let’s talk a little bit about the 2022-2024 In Color Collection. Every year Stampin’ Up! comes out with 5 fun new colors which are called the In Color Collection. Each collection is with us for a period of two years. The collections are named by the year they start and the year they will retire. Hence the new In Color Collection is called 2022-2024. It was launched in 2022 and will retire in 2024. We always have two In Color Collections in every Annual catalog; last year’s collection and the this years collection.

Each of the card ideas feature the exact same layout, I simply changed out the colors for a whole new look! To create this layout, start with a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch piece of white cardstock. Score the 8-1/2 inch side at 4-1/4 inches to create the base of the card. Cut another piece of white cardstock at 4 x 5-1/4 inches and adhere to the card front. Next, cut a 1 x 4 inch piece of patterned paper and adhere it to the left side of the card front. Stamp the floral images on the right side of the card front using coordinating colors. Cut a 1 x 4 inch piece of cardstock and adhere it across the bottom part of the card front. Add the “Sending” die cuts and stamp a greeting.

Sending Smiles

Let’s talk a little bit about the Sending Smiles Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This particular bundle includes the Sending Smiles stamp set and the Sending Dies. there are a variety of stamp images in this set which you can mix and match with the “Sending” die cut to create different greetings. Plus, I absolutely love the layering die cut for the word “Sending.” There are two “sending” dies; one solid die for the background and a detailed die for the word. It creates a beautiful, layered look and it’s super easy to put together!

Each of the card ideas feature the exact same layout, I simply changed out the colors for a whole new look! To create this layout, start with a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch piece of white cardstock. Score the 8-1/2 inch side at 4-1/4 inches to create the base of the card. Cut a 2 x 4-1/2 inch piece of patterned paper and adhere to the left side of the card front. Cut a 2-1/4 x 3-1/2 inch rectangular shape from a piece of white cardstock or use the Stitched Rectangle Dies to create this piece. Stamp the floral images on a scrap piece of white cardstock and cut them out with the coordinating Sending Dies. Adhere the floral images to the card as shown.

Cut a 3/4 x 4-1/4 inch piece of Parakeet Party cardstock and adhere it across the bottom part of the rectangle shape. Add the “Sending” die cuts and stamp a greeting. Of course you can add twine and embellishments as desired.

In Color Starter Kit

One of my favorite things about the NEW Annual catalog is the launch of 5 new colors. I love having a new color palette to play with every year! And this year’s collection of colors are fabulous! Today’s cards feature all 5 new colors: Orchid Oasis, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Parakeet Party and Starry Sky. I have been playing with these colors for the past month! You can check out some of my other card ideas HERE.

If you are loving the new colors, then the new In Color Starter kit may be for you! You can choose $125 in any products plus you receive grid paper, 5 ink pads, DSP and cardstock from the 2022-2024 In Color Collection. All these goodies for $99 + tax, shipping is FREE! Learn more about the In Color Starter Kit HERE.

I hope you enjoyed these cards ideas and are loving the new products as much as I am. Be sure to watch the video for additional details on these cards and the new In Color Starter Kit. Have a fun and creative day my friends! ~ Lynn