New Color Week: Day 8!

Do you ever struggle with where to begin when you sit down to craft? Staring at an empty craft table or even a blank piece of Crumb Cake cardstock can be overwhelming when you are surrounded by supplies.

The Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog is a great resource not just for the best crafting supplies on the planet (in my opinion!), but it can also be a great tool for idea generation.

Today's featured project was inspired by a project on page 18 of the brand new 2018-2019 Idea Book and catalog.

I love the card above in general, but I really fell in love with the purple and ocean blue color combo. So I used that inspiration and added in one of my favorite "ocean" themed stamp sets Magical Mermaid and came up with this:

Sometimes all we need is a little starting point to get our creativity flowing. I must say that I think this was my favorite project during New Color Week. How about you? Which project was your favorite? I'd love to know! Comment below!

In the meantime, here is the video for today's project:

The color combo for today's card was Gray Granite, Coastal Cabana, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.

New Color Club

Don't forget today is the last day to join Color Club and get yourself these fun color family swatch tags for free with your first month of club!

These Color Swatch Tags are going to be such a great tool for crafting -- they will help you come up with great new color combos of your own, plus you can use it to compare to patterned paper or cardstock you already own to see which Stampin' Up color would be the best match!

As a reminder here are the details for color club:

The Brand New 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up catalog includes 16 new colors in revised color families and a new style of ink pad! Do you want a way to stock up on ink pads, markers and ink refills for these new colors? Then you should join the club…

As a member of Color Club you will receive:

2 new stamp pads, markers and refills each month

A sampling of assorted new embellishments as my gift every month

In your hostess month, you’ll also receive a $25 product bonus

A private Facebook group will be set up just for club members to share ideas, projects and ask questions

And at the conclusion of club, you’ll also receive a new Stampin’ Blends marker combo in one of the new colors

As part of club, you agree to:

Pay $35 each month for your club membership (a credit card or PayPal automatic payment will be required)

Commit to your fellow club members and remain in club for the full 8 month commitment (July 2018-Feb. 2019)

Submit your requested host rewards by the 1^st day of your assigned host month

(hostesses will be determined by random drawing)

** Note: if you happen to already own any of the returning In Colors (Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana, Mint Macaron or Blackberry Bliss), you will be able to swap it out for a different color you don’t already own. You just need to let me know at the start of club so I can make that correction in my files**

Ready to join? Email me at jenpitta@comcast.net to get started!

Registration for Color Club will close on June 25, 2018

xoxo,

New Color Week: Day 7!

We're in the home stretch of my New Color Week kicking off the brand new colors introduced in the 2018-2019 Stampin' Up catalog. And I think I've saved my two favorite cards for last. Today's card is a favorite because it uses my much loved High Tide stamp set.

Here's a sneak peek:

Nice and "beachy" just the way I like it! Today's color combo features the brand new Blueberry Bushel and Mango Melody. Of course there is some Crumb Cake in there as well and a bit of Soft Suede.

This color combo actually matches the new Best Route Suite -- it has some amazing Memories and More cards that are going to be great for those travel albums!

Here is today's video showing you how I put together today's card:

And here is the finished project:

Don't forget about my new Color Club -- a great way to get all 16 new colors in the core color families on a budget. You'll be able to get all 16 new colors (ink pads, refills and markers), two a  month for 8 months. It's a great way to get the whole collection without breaking the bank. As a perk, you'll also get the following:

- $25 product bonus in your hostess month (host a private class or online party in your hostess month to earn extra rewards -- but that's not mandatory!)

- free surprise goodies in your kit each month

- free Stampin' Blends alcohol marker combo in the color of your choice at the completion of club (there are even some brand new colors available!)

- Plus, if you join during New Color Week (by June 11), you'll receive my color swatch tags as my gift for free! (you can see the image of that in the screen shot for the video above).

Let me know if you have any questions and if you'd like to join Color Club, email me at jen pitta (at) comcast (dot) net!

xoxo,  

New Color Week: Day 6!

Weekend is here! It's actually glorious weather here on the Cape and I'm hoping to escape down to the beach for a little bit today or tomorrow. The ocean is my safety and sanity zone... just makes me clear my head and calm down in what has been a bit of a difficult week.

But! I have some fun inspiration for you today -- in fact, while my heart is at the beach, I'm thinking about Christmas today! Can you believe it? Don't worry -- I'm not going to deluge you with Christmas projects quite yet, but I do have a color combo today that just cried out to be a holiday card.

Our color inspiration today is Merry Merlot, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede and a touch of Crumb Cake.

What do you think? Are you ready to do holiday crafting yet? No worries if you're not... I've got some beach inspired inspiration for you tomorrow. 

Until then, here is the video with details on how I made today's card. 

Enjoying this New Color Week inspiration? Be sure to join me on my Facebook page where I share tips, tricks and new products on a daily basis!

xoxo,

New Color Week: Day 5!

Happy Friday! I have to admit Fridays don't have the same joy as they used to have when I worked 9 to 5 -- but that's because every day feels like Friday to me! I love being able to be my own boss, set my own schedule and save time for what is important to me.

And with that in mind, I want to share the amazing starter kit deal with you today. If you are finding a lot of new stamping toys you "must" have for your craft room, listen up. :) Did you know that for just $99 plus tax, you can select $125 worth of product of your choice... anything out of the catalog? Well, you can. And you know what's even better? You get a 20% discount on anything else you order moving forward (for as long as you're an active demonstrator). There is no obligation to sell or host events (you can totally buy the kit because it's an amazing deal), but hosting a class or two a month can cover the costs of all your own goodies, or even make you some extra cash to cover a bill or two! If you love to teach and love crafting -- this is a no-brainer! And if you just love Stampin' Up products, it's an amazing deal! If you want more details about signing up with me and becoming a Shore Stamper, check out this page right HERE.

Okay, on to today's card! Our color inspiration today was Lovely Lipstick, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Sea Foam and of course some Crumb Cake thrown in. I also had to add a tiny bit of Pool Party for the water in my jar.

Here's today's card:

Jar of Love is the stamp set I used today. And it's one of my absolute faves! You can check out THIS post for another card using this set (and a video on how to make shaker cards!). Speaking of videos, here is today's video:

Thanks so much for hanging out with me this week for New Color Week. If you want to read more about my New Color Club starting in July, read this post here (scroll to the bottom for Color Club details).

Okay... have a great Friday and I'll see you right back here tomorrow with Day 6 of New Color Week!

New Color Week: Day 4!

We're on Day 4 of my New Color Week featuring brand new colors from the Stampin' Up 2018|2019 annual catalog. I thought it might be helpful if I shared a picture of all the brand new colors. Here they are:

Some amazing new colors, yes? Which one is your favorite... I must admit that I've only used it a tiny bit so far, but I'm kind of in love with Soft Sea Foam. And just looking at this photo made me want to do a card with Soft Sea Foam and Gorgeous Grape (and maybe add in some Highland Heather, too!).

As a member of my new Color Club you will get all of these colors PLUS the returning In Colors: Coastal Cabana, Mossy Meadow, Flirty Flamingo, Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron and Poppy Parade. Don't worry -- if you still have those colors from previous years, you can just let me know and we can swap it out for another color you don't have. This is going to be so much fun... each month you'll get a fun package that includes two ink pads, two ink refills and two markers plus a some extra goodies from me. We'll have a private Facebook group to share ideas and inspiration and for one month you will get to be hostess and earn a $25 product bonus that month (host a private class or online party that month and earn extra rewards!). At the completion of club, you'll also receive a Stampin' Blends alcohol marker duo in your choice of color!

Join this week during Color Week and you'll get this fun Color Family Swatch tags to help you plan projects and find matching cardstock:

Email me at jen pitta (at) comcast (dot) net if you'd like to join! But hurry, new color week ends on June 11th so you need to join before that date to get the color tags.

Okay... on to today's new color project. Today's highlighted colors are Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover and Grapefruit Grove... with Soft Suede as our neutral.

This is a very bright color combination so I used some of our vellum cardstock to tone down the look a bit.

I actually embossed the vellum cardstock with the Layered Leaves dynamic Emobssing Folder, too. What do you think about this card? It gave me a lot of trouble to get it just right as I was putting it together, but I think it works!

And here's the video of my process if you want to check that out:

I'm off to visit my little furry niece Vanilla for a bit. She is so sad after we lost her sister Caramel on Monday. My sister is traveling for work the past few days so I've been stopping in just to check on her. She always makes me smile... even now when she seems so, so sad. It breaks my heart. 

Anyway, I'll be back again tomorrow for Day 5! Comment below and let me know what your favorite color is so far... curious minds want to know!

xoxo,

New Color Week: Day 3!

I'm having so much fun playing with these new colors this week. Do you have a favorite yet? It's so hard to choose!

Anyway, on to today's card. I pulled out "Fred." Fred is the octopus in my Sea of Textures stamp set. I really wasn't sold on the stamp set because of this little octopus ... he was a little too "real life" for me. But he has quickly been growing on me so of course I named him! Now I can't imagine my life without "Fred"... (ha!). 

I love the two sentiments in this set, too. The "thanks for reaching out" is perfect and I love "Have a wonderful adventure" -- it could be used for so many things.

Here is the card for today. I'm using Poppy Parade and Balmy Blue as my highlighted new colors and of course I threw in a little Crumb Cake, too.

I love the dies that coordinate with this set. They are called Under the Sea and they have so many amazing elements like sand dollars, netting and little "cut out" fishies, which I use on this card. You can see that in better detail in the video below.

Here's today's video as well... where I show you how I put this card together...

FREE BLING!

If you're finding fun toys you *need* to have, don't forget to use this month's host code U7NB3XGU at www.jenpitta.stampinup.net before checkout, and I'll include a free sheet of bling in your thank you note! Don't use the code, though, if your order is over $150 as then you'll qualify for your own rewards (and I'll still send you your free embellishment!)

NEW COLOR CLUB

I'll be back tomorrow with a new project to share with you... but don't forget about my New Color Club starting on July 1st. You'll be able to get all 16 new colors (ink pads, refills and markers), two a month for 8 months. It's a great way to get the whole collection without breaking the bank. As a perk, you'll also get the following:

- $25 product bonus in your hostess month (host a private class or online party in your month to earn extra rewards)

- free surprise goodies in your kit each month

- free Stampin' Blends alcohol marker combo in the color of your choice at the completion of club (there are even some brand new colors available!)

- **Join during New Color Week** and get this color sampler for free in your first kit:

I'm so excited about this new club -- it's a first for me and I can't wait to spoil my inaugural members of club! We'll even have a secret Facebook group to share ideas, projects and probably some giveaways, too (wink, wink)! Email me today if you want to join at jen pitta (at) comcast (dot) net.

Okay that's all for today -- "see" you right back here tomorrow!

xoxo,

New Color Week: Day 2!

Maybe it was the years traipsing through antique stores as a kid with my Mom, but I'm a girl that loves me some vintage. Well, at least in my crafting. I love, love, love a good vintage card and that's what I have for you today.

Today's spotlight colors are the new Granny Apple Green and Petal Pink with a some Crumb Cake thrown in, of course.

I used the Very Vintage Hostess set for this card. That set is only available for those who host a private class and have at least $150 in orders or if you place an order of your own that is $150 or more. Here is a picture of that set:

It's a super pretty stamp set that will be very versatile with the greetings that are included. Here is a close-up of the card, which showcases the pretty Very Vanilla Lace Trim:

Here's a video showing how I made today's card... 

Don't forget about my New Color Club! Want to get the 16 new colors (inks, refills and markers) on a budget? 

As a member of Color Club you will receive:

2 new stamp pads, markers and refills each month

A sampling of assorted new embellishments as my gift every month

In your hostess month, you’ll also receive a $25 product bonus

A private Facebook group will be set up just for club members to share ideas, projects and ask questions

And at the conclusion of club, you’ll also receive a new Stampin’ Blends marker combo in one of the new colors

PLUS, if you join during New Color week, you can get a set of new color family tags as my gift!

As part of club, you agree to:

Pay $35 each month for your club membership (a credit card or PayPal automatic payment will be required)

Commit to your fellow club members and remain in club for the full 8 month commitment (July 2018-Feb. 2019)

Submit your requested host rewards by the 1^st day of your assigned host month

(hostesses will be determined by random drawing)

New Color Club begins July 1, 2018

** Note: if you happen to already own any of the returning In Colors (Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana, Mint Macaron or Blackberry Bliss), you will be able to swap it out for a different color you don’t already own. You just need to let me know at the start of club so I can make that correction in my files**

Ready to join? Email me at jen pitta (at) comcast (dot) net to let me know and I'll send you an email to get you set up. If you're ready to place your first order from the brand new products, be sure to use this month's host code U7NB3XGU. Be sure to do it before June 15 and you'll earn a free embellishment from the amazing selection in the new catalog (you'll receive a brand new package of bling in your thank you card!).

New Color Week... Day 1!

Stampin' Up launched it's brand new 2018|2019 annual catalog this past weekend and I had a bunch of fun playing with new toys while at the Just Scrappin' crop in Rocky Hill, CT. I've made eight projects to share with you as part of my "New Color Week."

Each day I'll share a new project with you right here on the blog (and on my YouTube channel) featuring new colors.

Today's card features Gray Granite, Grapefruit Grove and Soft Sea Foam with a little tiny burst of Coastal Cabana.

I love this little Rhino -- he is from the brand new Animal Outing Stamp set. It's a pretty straight forward card, but here are some measurements for you:

Gray Granite Base: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
Grapefruit Grove layer (embossed with the Layered Leaves Embossing Folder): 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches
Vellum Cardstock: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
Soft Sea Foam: 3 x 3 inches
Whisper White: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches

Also used on the card were the Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch.

Here's a video showing you how I put together this card:

Want to get the 16 new colors (inks, refills and markers) on a budget? Join my new Color Club!

As a member of Color Club you will receive:

2 new stamp pads, markers and refills each month

A sampling of assorted new embellishments as my gift every month

In your hostess month, you’ll also receive a $25 product bonus

A private Facebook group will be set up just for club members to share ideas, projects and ask questions

And at the conclusion of club, you’ll also receive a new Stampin’ Blends marker combo in one of the new colors

PLUS, if you join during New Color week, you can get a set of new color family tags as my gift!

As part of club, you agree to:

Pay $35 each month for your club membership (a credit card or PayPal automatic payment will be required)

Commit to your fellow club members and remain in club for the full 8 month commitment (July 2018-Feb. 2019)

Submit your requested host rewards by the 1^st day of your assigned host month

(hostesses will be determined by random drawing)

New Color Club begins July 1, 2018

** Note: if you happen to already own any of the returning In Colors (Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana, Mint Macaron or Blackberry Bliss), you will be able to swap it out for a different color you don’t already own. You just need to let me know at the start of club so I can make that correction in my files**

Ready to join? Email me at jen pitta (at) comcast (dot) net to let me know and I'll send you an email to get you set up. If you're ready to place your first order from the brand new products, be sure to use this month's host code U7NB3XGU. Be sure to do it before June 15 and you'll earn a free embellishment from the amazing selection in the new catalog (you'll receive a brand new package of bling in your thank you card!).

As always, thanks for visiting my website! I'll see you tomorrow for more new color inspiration!

Best,