One of the sets I was most excited about in the new Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog was the So Refreshing bundle.  I loved the sweet pitcher and all the stamps and dies that were included to compliment it. It definitely made me think of lemonade so that is where I went with the first round of cards I created with this set.

The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper Pack has some great patterns in it that compliment this bundle so well.  I used the strawberry paper on the next few cards. 

This first card is actually quite a simple card but it all came together nicely.  I love the new Bubble Bath pink we gained in the color refresh.  We were in need of a true pink for sure! 

Did you catch the Patchwork Pieces dies on page 165 of the catalog?  They are easy to miss since they do not coordinate with a specific stamp set but they are so very fun to use.  Check out both ways I used the starburst die.

 For this fun birthday card I kept it neat and orderly and added some velum over the top to mute it a little. 

Nothing says you have to stay in the lines! I decided on the second card to piece it together in a much more random pattern. I love how it turned out.  What do you think?  Keep it tight or let it be more random? 

The last card I made I paired with another new set called Super Cool.  I love the vintage type images in this set and the words are pretty great as well.  I thought the "you are so sweet" was a perfect pairing with a pitcher of lemonade. 

I used my Small Blending Brushes to add the Lemon Lolly and Bubble Bath color to the white card stock.  A little fussy cutting on the "sweet" made it stand out more as well. 

I love Monday Montage Blog Hop days! The other ladies are so talented and it's such fun to check out what they have created. Be sure to click next to get to Wendy and back for Elizabeth. 

New stuff makes me happy! The new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is here and there are so many great new items.  One stamp set that I think might get overlooked is the Hello Kiwi set. Don't let that be you! 

I love a good pun so I knew I had to have this set as soon as I saw it.  I also love the two step stamps for layering the color on the fruits.  

Check out some of the cards I've created with it so far. 

This card came about because I had a tag and the kiwi stamps still on my desk from creating some other cards. Somehow they seemed like they were meant to go to together. I love how it all works together to balance out an adorable card.  Lemon Lime Twist is a great option for the kiwi and it stands out nicely with black and white. 

The paper is part of the 6 x 6 color family packs offered in the new catalog. 

The other color I really liked with the Lemon Lime Twist and Basic Black was the new Bubble Bath. It's a great pink and creates a good contrast with the bight green. 

I used paper from the same pack as the last card but this time I stamped directly on the designer series paper. 

This one was created in all Lemon Lime Twist and Basic Black.  That's it! I was just barely able to get the sentiment on the bottom of the card but I did it. 

Moving on to the blackberry in the set I knew I had to use Blackberry Bliss--right?? It, too, balances really well with Bubble Bath and adding in some black and white seemed to make sense.

​The black and white design is part of the Zoo Crew paper pack.  One side showcases the fun animals from Zany Zoo and one side is black and white.  

I created a video of me making this card that you can check out on YouTube or Instagram. 

This card was one that I struggled to figure out what I wanted to do with it.  I had stamped the blackberries and the splatters on the white panel but was left unsure how to finish it.  After much trial and error I like how it turned out!  I ended up pairing Blackberry Bliss with Balmy Blue.  

Did you notice this set the first time through the catalog?  If not, did I change your mind about it?  I hope I did! 

I am so excited for a new Stampin' Up! catalog.  It's always fun to get new product and have a chance to play with it. 

The first things I tried out were the Stamped With Love stamp set and the Fresh As a Daisy Designer Series Paper. The Fresh As a Daisy paper highlights our new In Colors.  I will admit that Wild Wheat is not my favorite color but I'm coming around as I see it paired with other colors.  It works really well with Bubble Bath and Moody Mauve. 

Do not overlook the new Countryside Corners dies.  They are fun to work with and offer so many options! 

The Countryside Inn paper is beautiful. All the monochromatic blues make for pretty cards. I paired Balmy Blue with the new Boho Blue and added Night of Navy ribbon. This is an easy design to recreate with any pretty papers.  

​You really don't want to miss this whole suite! There are such cute little animals in the designs.  You can almost overlook them they blend in so well. 

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