The beautiful 2021-2023 In Colours are showcased for this month’s Canada Inks Up Blog Hop.  Every year, Stampin’ Up! introduces a new set of In Colours which will be available for 2 years.  The colours are on trend with the Pantone Colors and this year is no exception.  Can you see the colour that I used in the card below in this chart?  How about the 1st swatch on the 4th row?  Can  you  find  soft  succulent?

So, here is the card created using Fresh Freesia and  Soft  Succulent.

Download and Print the Tutorial

Flowers of Friendship Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Flowers of Friendship

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Tuxedo Black Memento. 

Paper; Basic White, Gorgeous Grape, 2021-2023 In colour 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Flowers & Leaves Punch, Blending Brushes, Stampin’ Blends: Fresh Freesia Combo, Soft Succulent Combo, Rhinestone Jewels, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon.

Cutting Measurements

Basic White: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″,  Score at 4″ and use Bone Folder to get a crisp fold, 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ – cut using 4th largest Stitched Rectangle Die

Gorgeous Grape: 5-1/4″x 4″ – cut using the 2nd largest Stitched Rectangle Die.

Fresh Freesia DSP: 3-1/2″ x 5″

Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon

Put It All Together

• Cut the smaller Basic White cs with the 3rd largest Stitched Rectangle Die.
• Use the Blending Brush and Fresh Freesia ink and lay down colour in the center of the piece of Basic White cardstock.
• Stamp the flower and stems using Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the center of the Basic White. Angle the image slightly.
• Use Tuxedo Black ink and stamp 1 large flower, 2 small flowers and 2 sets of leaves.  Punch using the Flowers & Leaves Punch.
• Color the flowers with the Fresh Freesia Blends, color the leaves with Soft Succulent Blends. 
• Cut the flowers into 4 petals.  Trim where needed.
• Attach the larger petals to the inked flowers with Glue Dots – 2 petals on the bottom and 1 petal on the top (use Mini Dimensionals to attach.)  Use the same process for the smaller flowers. Attach the leaves with Mini Dimensionals.
• Colour 6 small Rhinestone Jewels with the Dark Fresh Freesia Blends.  Attach 1 Rhinestone to the bottom of the each flower.  
• Stamp a sentiment in the left bottom image panel with Gorgeous Grape ink.  Tie a bow with the Gorgeous Grape 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon and attach with a Glue Dot.
• Attach the Gorgeous Grape cs to the card base.  Follow with the DSP and your finished image panel.  The image panel can be angled if that is your preference.
• Attach the remaining Rhinestones around the sentiment.
• Decorate the inside and the envelope for an added WOW.

To create this card and you require supplies,  use the SHOP WITH ME link or click on any of the images below.

Try creating with the beautiful 2021 to 2023 In Colors.  Your projects will be wonderful.  Have questions? Contact me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

Product List

Flowers Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155590]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099]	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad [155611]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987]
2021–2023 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155641]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Flowers & Leaves Punch [155373]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518]	Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155521]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551]	3/8″ (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon [154572]