VIDEO: Tips for Using Soft Pastels Assortment

When I joined Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator 19 years ago, I received an assortment of Chalk Pastels in my Starter Kit. I loved use the chalks to color images and quickly learned some fun techniques with them. It's been many year now since those chalk palettes were retired, but Stampin' Up! introduced some new Soft Pastels in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. I brought back some of my favorite techniques when I shared these cards earlier this month during Thursday Night Stamp Therapy.

One of my favorite techniques is "Poppin' Pastels" -- stamp an image in Versamark ink and brush the Soft Pastels over the image to "stick" to the ink. I used this technique to make both of these cards. Which one do you prefer? Clean and simple or a pop of extra color with the added designer paper?

You can also use the chalks to color -- apply directly to the paper and blend or pick up the color from the chalk pastel using a Water Painter or Blender Pen.

I love the Dandy Garden Suite! Although the stamp sets and coordinating dies and punch are going to carry over to the Annual Catalog, the designer paper, ribbon, embellishments, and Memories & More cards are all retiring on June 30. While supplies last, get a discount on most of it during the Last Chance Sale! 

Here are two cards that I made with the Dandy Garden Memories & More Cards plus the Dandy Garden Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. I used a sponge dauber to create a blended background on the card base to add more color. And on the first card, I colored the dandelions with the chalks to customize it.

Watch the replay of this Thursday Night Stamp Therapy episode to see how I made these cards:

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Projects:

Soft Pastels Assortment [154585]	Small Grid Paper [149621]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Water Painters [151298]
Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set [154368]	Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper [154288] Retiring	Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack [154579] 50% OFF	Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set [154408]
Dandy Garden 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [154297] Retiring	Dandy Laser Cut Paper [154300] 50% OFF	Dandy Garden Memories & More Card Pack [154302] 50% OFF	Dandy Garden Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [154301] 50% OFF
Ladybug Trinkets [154299] 50% OFF	Mossy Meadow 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim [154298] 50% OFF	Linen Thread [104199]

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NEW! 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

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Register Now for June 2021 Simply Succulents Online Card Class

I'm excited to announce some changes to my Stamp of the Month program!

• NEW! Video Tutorial for the complete set of cards. Watch Live or tune in for the replay to follow along as I create all five card designs.
• MORE designs! Previously, these kits includes 2 each of 3 cards designs. Now, you'll make five different cards!
• Packaging update! Each card will be packaged in a paper envelope instead of a plastic cello bag, so you can decorate the envelope to match and send your cards!
• MORE options! Choose the PDF -- or -- Card Kit + PDF! Get extra discounts when you add on the stamp set and/or dies! Choose the shipping option that works best for your budget!

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Here are two of the card designs from the first class featuring the Simply Succulents Bundle:

Get a FREE package of "In Good Taste" Wooden Elements (used on both of these cards) when you add the Potted Succulent Dies to your card kit!

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Tune in on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:00 pm CT for this online class on YouTube -- or watch the replay -- and follow along as we create five Simply Succulent cards together. Here are the supplies you'll need:

Simply Succulents Card Class Supply List:

Simply Succulents Card Kit

Simply Succulents Bundle [156264]	Simply Succulents Cling Stamp Set [154480]	Potted Succulents Dies [154330]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154889]	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]

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NEW! 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

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Stampin' Up! Hand Penned Petals Congratulations Card

The Hand Penned Designer Paper is one of my favorite from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. I love the soft florals and the "B side" pastel patterns are versatile enough to coordinate with many different stamp sets. I am pairing this paper with the Simply Succulents bundle for an online class later this month. Learn More.

For this card, I used the coordinating Hand Penned Petals bundle and the new Tailor Made Tags Dies. Did you notice these new tag dies in the catalog? I think they are one of many "hidden gems" in this year's catalog!

Get a closer look at all of the new designer paper from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. (Hand-Penned starts at 2:41):

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project:

Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English) [155492]

Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155499]

Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563]

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]

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NEW! 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

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