My Sneak Peak order of new 2010-2011 Stampin’ Up! products arrived on Thursday afternoon!  That box was sitting in my craft room taunting me almost 24 hours – it was a relief to squeeze in about an hour on Friday afternoon.  I am thrilled with my preview items, and they aren’t even the things I thought I couldn’t live without in that big beautiful new catalog.  This is going to be an exciting year.

Here’s my first creation:

• Friends Never Fade Sneak Peak 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog
• Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock
• Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight Classic ink pads; Versamark ink pad
• Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker
• Embossing Buddy, Clear Detail Embossing powder, Powder Pal and Heat tool
• Whisper White 3/8″ taffeta ribbon; Scallop Trim border punch
• Big Shot and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Having so many new colors to work with is almost over-stimulation…I ordered assortments of the new In Colors as well as all the new core colors introduced in the Color Renovation.    It came down to my favorites – blues and greens – but when I pulled out that stamp with that beautiful flower, I knew it needed a yellow center.  The photograph isn’t quite true to the Daffodil Delight color – it’s softer but still a clear yellow, like a butter color.  And what can I say about that embossing folder except you’d better put it on the top of your wish list?

I have a full day tomorrow but I WILL find a way to squeeze in a little more stamping time.   I have more new stamp sets to put together and try out!