Hello Crafty Friends! Laurie here again! To celebrate the new May-August Catalogue Launch, I am sharing my Faux-Step In Colors Card using the new 2026-28 In Colors and A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!

The Details of My Faux-Step In Colors Card

For my card, I wanted to celebrate the new Catty. So, what better way than to make a card using the new In Colors! I tried a couple of different card styles and decided on a faux centre-step card so that I could fit in all the paint brushes.

A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set was perfect way to display the colours with a paint brush for each colour. I stamped the brush handles in Basic Gray since I wanted the colours to stand out. Then, I stamped the In Color swooshes and rollers. Once that was done, I coloured the handles with my Crumb Cake Blends. Note: To fit all my brushes, I had to make a slight width change to the Hydrangea Hue (from 3” to 3-5/8”) in regard to the template below. 

Since my card was all about the love for the new In Colors, I used the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder for my two steps. You could use DSP, but I didn’t have any and this was my solution.

Next, I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray and added a Barely Blush mat.

As a finishing, I added matching In Color Dots beside the corresponding colour and a Hydrangea Hue ribbon along the bottom step. The knot on one side of the ribbon helped to balance off the sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps: A Rainbow of Thanks Stamp Set (167233)

Inks: Barely Blush Classic Stampin’ Pad (167678), Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad (167680), Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad (167676), Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Pad (167679), Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad (167677), Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (149165)

Paper: Basic White (159276), Barely Blush (167689), Peaceful Pine (167691), Hydrangea Hue (167687)

Accessories: Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071), 2026–2028 In Color Dots (167546), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882), Hydrangea Hue 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (167549)

Measurements: 

• Peaceful Pines Card Base:
  • 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored according to template below
• Basic White:
  • 4” x 3-3/8”
  • 5-3/8” x 2 ¾”
  • 5-3/8” x 1-1/8”
  • Scrap for Sentiment
• Hydrangea Hue:
  • 8 ½” x 3-5/8” (width is different than template below) scored at 4 ¼”
• Barely Blush:
  • Scrap for Sentiment

For Further Information on My Faux-Step In Colors Card:

Downloadable Faux Centre-Step Card Template

To download a PDF of the Faux Centre-Step Template, please click here or on the picture.

For more of my Stampin’ Up! cards, please click here.

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