Did you know that a Flamingo's feathers are actually light grey when they hatch? Flamingos obtain their wonderful rosy pink colour from carotenoid pigments, found the aquatic organisms they eat. I think that Flirty Flamingo is a much better name for a new 2016-2018 In Color than an alliteration using the word "shrimp"! Here's my other thoughts on Flirty Flamingo...

It's true, what they say, that you can be green with envy! Here's my take on the new Emerald Envy...

"Blue very profoundly develops the element of calm" (Wassily Kandinsky, artist); perhaps that's why blue appeals to both men and women alike. Blue is a lovely colour to create with, so I was delighted to see that the 2016-2018 In Colors included a cool-understated denim-blue. Here's my musings on the new Dapper Denim...

This is a great quote, from the front of the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue... "Colour isn't just pretty; it evokes emotions and helps us to express creativity". I love colour and I want to share with you my thoughts on the five new 2016-2018 In Colors. The first one we will explore will be Sweet Sugarplum.

Last Friday I held an Annual Catalogue Launch Party where we had hands-on exploration of new 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue products, make-and-takes, games, spot prizes, prize draws and more. I certainly had a lot of fun!

2016-2017 Annual Catalogue

So, when I was packing for Europe and the Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Cruise three weeks ago, I decided to put in something creative, but what? I certainly didn't want to pack anything heavy or bulky, yet it needed to satisfy any stamping urges I may have while away. The Big Shot was a little to big to include, the airlines frown upon anything pointy and I just couldn't fit all my stamp sets in. The solution... a Stampin' Up! Card Kit. It's compact, light-weight and projects can be completed in small spaces. Problem solved!

I have already given you a sneak peek introduction to the Affectionately Yours product suite coming in the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalogue. Here's another... this one plays on the bright florals and gorgeous copper from the suite against a neutral Crumb Cake background...