Hi friends! It's going to be a fun crafty week! Happy Monday! How was your Easter? I hope you had a lovely weekend with loved ones! We had bright sunny skies and it was so uplifting! Looking forward to a very busy week this week. Hope you are doing well! My Easter card photo didn't post correctly yesterday – it's there now if you would like to see it! I'm still having intermitent problems with my website hosting service – with posting photos. It's making me crazy! Really frustrating!! So thank you to the people who gave me a shoutout that my photo was missing!!
Today's post is something VERY exciting! Today is the official launch day of the NEW COLOR COLLECTION from Concord and 9th! 25 (yes 25) new colors of ink pads, reinkers and cardstock!! WOOHOOOOO! I was very happy to be included in the launch festivities and I've been using the new colors for a couple of weeks making projects to share with you. Excellent! I looooove all the new colors but my favorites so far are Lemongrass, Tidepool and Dragonfruit! And I used those colors today along with some new stencils and dies…. There is a loooooottttt of new! Everything is already available in the C9 Store. I have a photo of all the new colors farther down in my post, and you can CLICK HERE to see my post about the original C9 colors. The new ink pads are juicy and easy to stamp or stencil with!!
My finished card is a big 5.25" x 5.25" square card made from white cardstock. I layered Lemongrass cardstock and then that gorgeous bold floral. I used the brand new Flower Press Stencils to make the floral and I used the brand new Just Say More dies for the sentiment and the hearts…. SO much color!!!
Who wouldn't want some BIG hugs in the mail?! My colors are listed in the photo above! The swatch strip is another new product launching today, and I'll talk more about it in a post later!! (YAY)
These floral stencils are so fresh and modern! And perfect for mixing and matching your favorite color combos…. They stencil so nice and easy. I splashed on some white paint for an artsy effect.
These are the 25 new ink colors! Aren't they fabulous???
And these are the 25 new matching cardstock colors!! The supplies I used to make my swatchbook are in the supplies link at the bottom of my post. I do love making swatches, don't you?!
I wrapped a strip of vellum across the bottom of my card. Then I die cut a circle and mounted it as the 'ground' for my big sentiment. I love this font! I added a few matching hearts and some enamel dots. This card layout would work in any colors!!
That's it for today's exciting news and projects!! Head on over to Concord and 9th to check out all the new items and the new colors!! I will see you back here real soon, my dearies! XO
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6 responses to “Introducing: Concord & 9th 2023 NEW Color Collection! Ink pads and papers! And More!”
WOW, Wanda, what a gorgeous post with your beautiful card! Your ring of swatches will be so helpful in choosing additional color combos. You rocked this!
YOU ROCK STAR WANDA!!!!! Your card…Your ring of swatches!!!! Holy MOLY YOU ARE AMAZING! The colours are gorgeous!!!!
Those ARE BEAUTIFUL COLORS, Wanda! I DO LOVE SWATCHES! LOL I didn’t think I would awhile back, & then tried them with some paints… Well, I was HOOKED! It is SO CALMING! I ALSO LOVE your card! It has a TROPICAL FEEL! PERFECT for ANYTIME, when you need a HUG! A SUPER JOB, Wanda!!!!! HUGS! 😉<3
Love the cute Swatch Book!! You are always so creative 💌
Bright, fresh, and beautiful! These colors look rich and wonderful. C9 has some great stuff available right now. Having spring like weather here in Michigan with lots of yard work happening. Spring has arrived but they say cooler again by the weekend….
How beautiful, Wanda! Such a lovely card in pretty color. Love the hearts, sentiment, and flower background! And, swatches made, too! You’re a busy crafty lady, but do love seeing your awesome creations! Have a great week, hugs!!