The launch of the new 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue brings us five gorgeous, on-trend colours joining the Stampin’ Up! collection for the next two years.  In this post—and over the next four—I’ll be sharing my thoughts on each of the new 2025–2027 In Colors, starting with the sunny and cheerful DARLING DUCKLING.

Darling Duckling is a cheerful, buttery yellow with a warm glow.  It’s softer than Daffodil Delight and deeper than the zesty Lemon Lime Twist.  I used this sunny hue to create a bright monochromatic card, featuring the beautiful blooms of the Floral Impressions Suite Collection.

Bundles: Impressions Abloom Stamp Set + Impressions Abloom Dies (photopolymer: 165611).  Ink: Darling Duckling (165277), Pecan Pie (161665), VersaMark (102283).  Card/Paper: Pecan Pie (161726). Basic White (166781), Floral Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (165603).  Accessories: Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (165615), White Embossing Powder (Basics WOW! Embossing Powder: 165679), Linen Thread (104199).  Tools: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder (165614), Heat Tool (129056), Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Floral Impressions Suite Collection (165617) - $187.00
Includes: Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set + Impressions Abloom Dies (10%-off), Floral Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder, Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems, and Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack.

This "I appreciate you" card started with the idea of creating a textured window, framing the brilliant Darling Duckling hue.  So, I added the Darling Duckling gridded patterned paper from the Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper to the front of a Basic White card base, then stamped the detailed daisy image a few times on the patterned paper in Darling Duckling ink—they look like little sunbursts!

To frame this vibrant colour, I cut a second piece of Basic White cardstock, a little bit smaller than my card front.  Then, I die-cut out a window with the lovely, big oval die from the Impressions Abloom Bundle.  The frame was run through the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder to add that gorgeous texture before adding it to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

There are four clustered elements that finishes my greeting card: (1) I heat embossed the words with White Embossing Powder onto a strip of Pecan Pie cardstock and trimmed a v-shape in each end to create a banner.  (2) I tied a bow with Linen Thread and adhered it to the banner before adding the banner to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.  (3) I stamped the detailed daisy image in Darling Duckling ink onto Basic White cardstock and then the solid, matching image over the top, also in Darling Duckling ink, but stamping off the ink once for a lighter finish.  I repeated this for the centre of the daisy but with Pecan Pie ink.  The flower was die-cut out and added to the card front with a Stampin' Dimensional.  And lastly, (4) I added three clear gems with gold flecks.  These delightful embellishments were from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems pack.

Darling Duckling brings such a joyful warmth to any project—whether used as a bold focal point or a soft accent.  I can’t wait to see how you bring this sunny yellow into your creative space.  Next up, we’ll turn our attention to the juicy charm of Strawberry Slush!

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