Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Retiring Stampin’ Up!® In Colors™ meet Delicate Forest dies

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

Will you be sad to see the outgoing Stampin’ Up!® In Colors™ leave us at the end of this month? I know I will.

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps

Before I get my head filled with brand new products, I thought I’d have another play with the 2022-2024 In Colors™. These vibrant Stampin’ Up!® colours – Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis, Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide – will all be retiring at the end of April 2024 and are now only available while supplies last. 

 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps

I began my In Color™ craft session by using up some scraps and other supplies. I dug out some Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis, Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide scraps and cut them into 5mm strips. Yes, that’s very narrow and yes I did regret it once I’d started. 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

I pasted these onto a piece of scrap Stampin’ Up!® grid paper, pushing them close together to close up any gaps. 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps

Then I simply trimmed it down to make my own fun patterned paper, which I mounted onto a piece of Basic White cardstock. 

I used the absolutely gorgeous Delicate Forest dies from Stampin’ Up!® to create a white foreground, onto which I stamped Happy Birthday using Garden Meadow. A piece of retiring Starry Sky Baker's Twine (item 159195) finishes it off. 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

The whole thing is mounted onto an already-retired Orchid Oasis card. I just hope I can find the matching envelope as these are US sizing.

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps

My second card is a little simpler, and uses another retired card – this time in Tahitian Tide.

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

I apologise because I thought this In Color glimmer paper was still current but apparently it retired last year. You could achieve a similar effect by brayering Starry Sky and giving it a coating of Wink of Stella, or taking some pale Glimmer Paper and spraying it with Starry Sky ink. 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

Again I have used the Delicate Forest dies to create a white scene. I did actually consider turning this into a Christmas card but it was still March when I made this and it felt WAY too soon. 

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

Instead, I stuck a little tab saying Hello, stamped with Garden Meadow and die-cut with the Delicate Forest dies, all from Stampin’ Up!®

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps

Finally, another reminder that these colours are retiring very soon and are now available only while supplies last. In Color™ items are often the first items to sell out so don't delay! While you can compromise on some of these colours, there is no substitute for gorgeous Orchid Oasis or Sweet Sorbet so I expect these will be the first to go.

Stampin Up in color card idea using scraps
 

And here’s some exciting news... if you’re in the UK, I am running a special offer throughout April. For every £10 you spend during April, I will give you a £10 voucher to spend on my retired items in May. 

Stampin Up retired products sale UK

 Please note this offer is exclusive to me and not associated with Stampin’ Up!®


Does your wish list come to more than £99? Please get in touch and I will help you get more for your money and unlock discounts all year round.  
 
 

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