Thanks for hopping with the Color Fusers today where I am sharing all things arches with the Arched Wishes stamp set and the Everyday Arches dies. These two products coordinate beautifully together, and offer a unique element of curves to your project.
Today’s color challenge is bright and cheery. It spoke birthday to me – so I grabbed a set I had not yet inked up, and created this fun project.
The Arched Wishes stamp set is simple yet fun. I love the bold line art, allowing the option to creatively color the images. I used Stampin’ Blends, and a little ink blending; however, you could color these images however you choose.
A staple in my craft room, the Everyday Arches dies have been getting a workout. It was easy to reach for them this month and make a cute birthday card. I love how the sentiments pair with the curve of the arch, to create a unique element on any project. And the die set includes so many different sizes.
I decided to keep this card really simple by using minimal coloring. The cupcake wrapper is colored with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Markers and Wink of Stella. The cupcake frosting has Wink of Stella accents that sadly don’t show up in the photo. I blended some Pretty in Pink ink in the background to help the cupcake image pop. The simplicity was elevated by adding Basic Rhinestones.
To Create this Project
4-1/4″ x 11″ Thick Basic White Cardstock for the base
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White to die cut arch
3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Basic White for stamping
Stamp streamers on card front in Pretty in Pink, Granny Apple Green, and Fresh Freesia ink. Stamp cupcake and candle glare image in Versamark ink on Basic White cardstock. Add black embossing powder and heat. Color cupcake wrapper with Light and Dark Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Marker. Color candle with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Marker. Use Wink of Stella Glitter Pen to blend color on cupcake wrapper and add accents to frosting. Fussy cut cupcake, and die cut glare image with the smallest Stylish Shapes circle.
Die cut the largest Everyday Arches die. Blend a small amount of Pretty in Pink ink in center. Stamp sentiment and heat emboss with black embossing powder. Adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add cupcake and glare with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add Rhinestones as desired.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today to see this cute project created with the Arched Wishes stamp set and the Everyday Arches dies. Now continue to hop along with the other Color Fusers and see what they have to share!
Next up is Melissa Kerman who always has something fun to share.
Or you may go back to Kim McGillis who always shares a fabulous project.
It’s here – the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. And it’s full of amazing new products to create with and enjoy. And in addition to the catalog, there was an amazing release of Online Exclusive Products you can find in my online store!
Mel’s Top 3 Picks
With so many good things to choose from, you can’t go wrong. But I am sharing my top picks with you!
Overall Favorite Item: 2025-2027 In Color Collection
Always a favorite, because who doesn’t love new colors?! Color sets the tone for every project, and this collection is stunning. It may be my favorite collection to date, actually! And if you love color like I do, you will want to join myIn Color Club!
New colors: Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Darling Duckling, and a returning favorite, Strawberry Slush
A note about the Cloud Cover ink pad: Cloud Cover ink is reacting with the foam used as the base of our ink pads, making the color ‘shift’ and change color. As a result, the ink pad will have a limited release to demonstrators only, but not be available to customers. In it’s place, you can choose an uninked Stampin’ Spot and Cloud Cover Ink Refill to create your own mini ink pad, or choose the Classic Stampin’ Spot Small Assortment 1.
This bundle is actually all dies, and I love the oversized elements to create beyond cards! Think banners, gifts, books – be creative!
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Thanks for hopping with the Color Fusers today where we are sharing the new 2025-2027 In Colors! These colors will launch tomorrow in the new Annual Catalog!
Each year, there are a couple of new In Colors I love, but this set might be my #1 all time favorite! I just love them all, and they coordinate amazingly! Today, I am sharing the same project made with each of the new colors. I pulled in lots of new products!
I used the Thankful Garden Bundle for the floral image. This bundle is gorgeous, and includes a set of masks for coloring the images in a snap. It’s available now in my online store. I kept the color minimal on this project to just let the new In Color shine!
The More Messages Bundle has already had a workout in my craft room. The sentiments are the perfect size, and I love the shapes of the labels. I had to reach for it for today’s projects. It will be available tomorrow!
I would love to show you the star of the show for these colors, but, like my children, I can’t pick a favorite. At least…yet! I have been creating -a lot- with these colors, and I am reaching for them all! Let’s dive in!
2025-2027 In Colors
Each year Stampin’ up! introduces 5 new In Colors. These trend colors are always fun to work with, and this year is no exception. They are Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover and Secret Sea. All the new 2025-2027 In Colors will be available tomorrow with the launch of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog!
Strawberry Slush
A great moderate intensity cool pink. It’s a returning favorite from an In Color collection several years ago. I will reach for this when Melon Mambo might be a bit too strong, or when I want a solid pink. Hands down, it’s a real winner in the pink department!
Darling Duckling
This is a unique yellow, with a green hue. It will work perfectly for foliage and florals, as well as pairing with blues and greens. It is a great combo with the other In Colors, bringing brightness to the collection.
Timid Tiger
A soft orange that will be a favorite for so many things – birthday, all occasion, florals, fall creations … It’s a modern update to Pumpkin Pie, and is going to make an amazing pairing with blues!
Cloud Cover
The baby of Balmy Blue and Smoky Slate. I love it! It fills a color gap and is going to be used a ton in my craft room. It will work great for anything, and will be a great choice for masculine cards. And it goes with Secret Sea like peanut butter and jelly!
Secret Sea
I have replaced my black ink pad with Secret Sea for now, and I have not regretted it yet! This is like a smoky navy black – just love it!
To Create this Project
Card base in color of choice cut 4-1/4″ x 11″, scored a 5-1/2″
Die cut layer in matching color to card base 3-3/4″ x 5″ (Textured Notes Dies)
Designer Series Paper (DSP) layer cut 2-7/8″ x 4-3/8″
Basic White layer 3-1/2″ x 4″ for stamping/die cutting flower (Thankful Garden Bundle)
Secret Sea label (die cut with More Messages)
Adhere DSP to second largest Textured Notes die cut, than adhere layer to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp floral image in Secret Sea ink. Blend floral centers with coordinating mask in an In Color ink of choice, and die cut with coordinating die. Adhere flower to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp sentiment in Versamrk ink on Secret Sea label. Heat with Heat Tool, then adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Embellish with 2025-2027 In Color Pearls and a black twine bow.
Thanks for stopping by today to see my 2025-2027 In Color projects. Which one is your favorite?
Now hop along with the other Color Fusers! Next up is Stacey Marsh:
Or you may go back to see Kim McGillis’s amazing project:
If you love this year’s In Colors, you will love In Color Club!
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