The release of the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue marks the introduction of five fresh, on-trend colours to add to the Stampin' Up! palette.  These are called the In Colors and they stay with us for two years. I want to introduce you to one of the five new 2022-2024 In Colors... ORCHID OASIS - a deep periwinkle that has a lovely violet-blue tone.  Take a look at how this new hue compares with some of our familiar core colours...

I have combined this new lavender-blue with Fresh Freesia and Garden Green to create this pretty Reverse Easel Card using the gorgeous, new Cup of Tea Bundle and Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper...

Bundles: Cup of Tea Stamp Set + Teacup Dies (photopolymer: 158667).  Ink: Orchid Oasis (129214), Fresh Freesia (155611), Garden Green (147089).  Card/Paper: Fresh Freesia (155614), Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612), Basic White (159228), Tea Boutique 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (158659).  Accessories: Opal Rounds (154289), Linen Thread (104199).  Tools: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (154317), Adhesive Sheets (152334), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108).

Cup of Tea Stamp Set + Teacup Dies Bundle (photopolymer: 158667) - $95.25

Tea Boutique 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (158659) - $25.25
48 sheets of 6" x 6" patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs

Here's a fun fact... the Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper actually incorporates all five of the new 2022-2024 In Colors throughout the patterned papers.  I chose the pretty teapot design that incorporates Orchid Oasis and Fresh Freesia to set the theme of my card.  I then used the Water Painters to add a wash of the two purples over Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper for die-cutting the teacups, hearts, and flowers for the card front.

Here's a tip... add a piece of Adhesive Sheet behind your cardstock before die-cutting the intricate teacup overlay.  It makes it so easy to apply!

I finished this elegant friendship card with a fun die-cut tag tied to the teacup handle and a scattering of Opal Rounds, which pick up those lovely purple hues.

I am loving the Orchid Oasis and Fresh Freesia colour combination a lot!  I can see myself using these colours together again.

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