Lovin' the new In-Colors!

My new favorite color is Rich Razzleberry. It is one of the new In-Colors featured in the brand new Stampin' Up! catalog. I created a card this week for a meeting of the Chocolate Chip Inkers, using this new color with Crushed Curry (another new In-Color).

First, I stamped the flower image from Fifth Avenue Floral onto Watercolor paper using Black Stayz On. I used the Stayz On so I could color the flower without smearing. I colored one petal at a time for better color control. Using an Aquapainter, I wet a flower petal first, then using Rich Razzleberry re-inker and a blender pen, added color to the petal. I started dark first, then worked out toward a lighter color. You can use the Aquapainter if you need to blend a little more. I used Classic Crushed Curry ink and a blender pen to color the flower stem and pistils. Let the flower dry a little while you work on another part of the card.

The card base is Rich Razzleberry, as is the ribbon. I used Crushed Curry for a layer behind the flower image. I stamped the greeting using Black Classic ink onto the Crushed Curry.

Next, I put a little Two-way Glue on the top of each flower pistil, and applied Dazzling Diamonds glitter. If your flower isn't dry, the glitter will stick everywhere.

Ribbon tip: I cut a piece of ribbon just long enough go around each side of the flower image, then used a separate piece to tie the knot. That makes it easier (in my opinion) to tie the knot exactly where you want it. In this case, I wanted the knot directly over the flower stem.

This is an easy, fun card to create using one of my new favorite stamp sets! Enjoy! Please contact me if you have any questions!

And, don't forget to check out the new catalog! There are tons of great new stamp sets and accessories, as well as some of your old favorites. The new stamp sets and accessories are noted with a small "n" next to them in the catalog. Want your own catalog? Contact me!