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April 2021

Last Goodby to Stampin'Up! Retiring Woodland Wonder Stamp Set!

April 29, 2021

Today we're saying our Last Goodby to Stampin'Up! retiring Woodland Wonder stamp set!  This little set breaths summertime sweetness...then we are surrounding it with the Stitched Whimsey die to give it a cute frame (BTW this die set it NOT retiring).  When you look at this card can't you feel a warm summer breeze stiring the leaves while that little blue bird signs a sweet song in the air?

WOODLAND WONDER

You can expand this tree trunk & lenthen the card---check out the directions in the JJ Mini catalog on page 53.

Tuesday I promised a helpful hint! OK ....do the loose ends of your ribbons drive you crazy--I usually use a piece of scotch tape to tape them to the spool, but then each time I  have to cut the tape off the end of the ribbon and get a new piece to retape the new end. 

So here's my hint...take a piece of Tear & Tape & adhere it to the spool like this and remove the paper topping...

Tape

Then press the cut end of your ribbon on it...when you need a piece just lift the ribbon, cut what you need & press the new end onto the Tear & Tape.  After several uses if tape doesn't 'stick'  add another piece over the top of it. Happy ribbon cutting!

Ribbon on tape

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? Click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog- 2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  Last chance to order 5/3! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are available as long as supplies last or until 5/3/21.

Remember if you place an online order & use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Granny Apple Green cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Granny cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8 put through Tasteful Textiles folder (#152718); adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 3 1/2 X 4 5/8

    *Die cut the Stitched Whimsey border

    *Stamp tree & musical notes in Memento Ink

    *Color with Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede (Dark) & Balmy Blue (Dark) Blends.

    *Lightly dauber Pool Party ink in the sky

    *Adhere 3 small Cabana Artistry Blooms sequins (see photo).

4. Stamp 'happy birthday' in Memento ink on Pool Party cardstock; punch out with Classic Label punch; adhere across trunk with dimensionals.

5. Adhere Vanilla layer to card front with dimensionals

Cut approximately 8" braided linen trim, tie in bow & adhere above label with a glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending!

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Come See the Zaniest of All the Stampin'Up! Retiring Stamp Sets!

April 27, 2021

Come see the zaniest of all the Stampin'Up! retiring stamp sets!  The Zany Zebras....they are just the cutest set...I'm going to miss them... I didn't want to say goodby without creating a going away tribute with this set...

Zany zebra... since I didn't get a too viewing of the gold foil behind the white circle..here's a closer look..

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Can you really look at that cutie & not have a smile on your face? From birthdays, to get wells, to...well, I can't think of any reason to send a card that one of those sweeties wouldn't be an appropriate image to send & to bring good feelings to the recipient.

I chose to color mine but if you don't love coloring you can simply leave them black and white-- their natural color.

In addition to the images there are five great greetings that work well with these designs as well as with other cards images too.

If you don't already own this set, grab one before 5/3---that's only a week away! After 5/3 they will not be available since they are retiring.

You'll want to tune back in Thursday and see what we are saying goodby to (our last retirement party) PLUS, I'm going to have a really good tip for you ---you won't want to miss it!

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog- 2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are available as long as supplies last or until 5/3/21.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Melan Mambo cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Daffodil Delight cardstock 4 X 5 1/2; adhere to card base with liquid glue.

3. Cut designer paper (Artistry Blooms) 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to Daffodil layer with liquid glue.

4. Die cut the large circle from Basic White cardstock (Sunflower dies); cut another circle from gold foil.

    *Stamp the Zebra and the shadow in Memento ink

    *Color Zebra with Dark Daffodil Blend; add Wink of Stells

    *Stamp verse in Melon Mambo ink

    *Add 1 large and 2 small Daffodil Artistry Blooms sequins

    *Adhere this layer to the gold foil circle with dimensionals

    *Adhere this entire unit to the card front with liquid glue.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now!

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Did You Miss this Retiring Stampin'Up! Stamp Set?

April 22, 2021

Did You Miss This Retiring Stampin'Up! Stamp Set?  The set is "Pallet Thoughts" and is one of those very useful sets that almost hides in the catalog awaiting discovery! Below is a card created with this set

 

Pallet Thoughts

That beautiful wood background was quick and easy with the wood plank stamp in that set. Then you have some great verses and one that you don't see often--Hello, Handsome! A great one to have in your arsenal of greetings that are useful! Just adding a couple of punched daisies and you have an amazing card. Changing the wood color to another  like Cherry Cobbler or Bumblebee can give you a very unique background and change the entire "look."

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog- 2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these productsnthuct that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Crumb Cake cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Crumb Cake cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; stamp planks in Early Expreso diagonally and overlapping slightly from upper right to lower left. Turn stamp 90 degrees and stamp again filling in the unstamped areas; adhere this to card front with liquid glue.

3. Stamp "Thanks for Everything You do" in Espresso ink on Pumpkin Pie cardstock; punch with Story Label punch; adhere to cardfront with liquid glue. Adhere 3 small pumpkin Artistry Blooms sequins (see sample for placement).

4.Punch 6 medium daisies from Basic White cardstock; adhere pairs together with glue dots in center; adhere large Daffodil Artistry Blooms sequins in center of daisies; adhere to card front with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store; order your supplies now!

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Stampin'Up! Retiring List -- This One is All Wrapped Up!

April 20, 2021

This week we're still looking at the Stampin'Up! Retiring list -- This One is All Wrapped Up!

It's hard to say good by to tons of our favorite stamp sets and this one falls in that category for me...Wrapped Bouquet...it's an easy set to use and get fabulous results and it's only available until 5/3 (or until it's out of stock)...here's todays card...

Wrapped bouquet

This is one of those card designs that can be altered by substituting your favorite designer paper and your own coordinating colors. The stamp is simply done in black ink--color the flowers with any color blend you like and you have a completely different look. It can range from pink and pretty to this one which appears more sophisticated with the tweedy background. Whichever style you need for the occasion--you can acheive with this beautiful stamp and card design.

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link forExcel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order & use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Basic Gray cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 (score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut tweed designer paper (In Good Taste) 5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Flirty Flamingo & Petal Pink cardstock 1/2 X 4 1/4; stamp Love you Bunches (Wrapped Bouquet) in Calypso Coral ink randomly; adhere to lower cardfront with liquid glue (see sample).

4. Die cut Vellum cardstock with Layering scalloped circle (diameter approximately 3 1/4"); adhere to card front with 3 glue dots in center (where they will not be seen after attaching flowers).

5. Stamp wrapped bouquet in Memento ink on Basic White cardstock; color flowers with Dark Flirty Blend (or any other color you like); die cut and adhere to card front with dimensionals

6. Stamp "for you" in black ink on Petal Pink cardstock, die cut with tag die.

7. Die cut 3 leaves from Pear Pizzazz. Adhere behind wrapped flowes with glue dots.

8. Cut approximately 10" linen thread; thread through tab hole & tie in a bow; adhere to bouquet with a dimensional.

Your Card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below & you'll be in my store--order your supplies now:

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There's a Stampin'Up! Retiring Product Frenzy!

April 15, 2021

There's a Stampin'Up! Retiring Product Frenzy! It's the Shark Frenzy--that awesomely cute stamp set (and dies) that just make you giggle when you see it...great for guys, gals, and kiddoes! Here's today's sample card....

Shark frency

We're also incorporating the Whale of a Time designer paper along with the Seabed embossing folder...both add dimension and detail to the "scene". Don't you just love the seaweed die cuts--these would be great for Non-Sea cards too...creating a little garden with tiny flowers interspersed--can you see it?

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Granny Apple Green cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Granny Apple Green cardstock at 4 X 5 1/4; put through Seabed embossing folder; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Shaded Spruce cardstock 3 1/8 X 3 1/8; cut designer paper (Whale of a Time) 3 X 3...adhere to spruce layer with liquid glue and adhere this unit to lower right card front with glue.

4. Stamp Shark outline in Memento ink on Basic White; stamp solid shark overlay in Pretty peacock ink (#150083); die cut with shark die.

5. Die cut the seaweed outline and solid from Shaded Spruce cardstock adhere to designer paper with liquid glue

6. Adhere shark with dimensionals in lower left corner of this square; adhere 1 large and 2 small light blue rhinestones (Holiday rhinestones) --see photo for placement.

7. Stamp Happy Day in Memento ink on Pool Party cardstock; punch with Classic Label punch; adhere to card with dimensionals (see photo for placement).

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now:

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Saying Good Bye to Walk in the Woods

April 13, 2021

Today we'r'll be Saying Good Bye to Walk in the Woods! This is a lovely little set that you can almost miss in the catalog but has  wonderful pen & ink sketches that are so realistic that you feel like you are 'in the woods.'  Beware--this lovely little set is retiring (see details below).  Here's our card for today...

Walk in the woods

it's a line drawing set so coloring is optional--you can use just ink on paper and get a beautiful color on color effect or you can go full out coloring it with any of your coloring tools. I selected the alcohol markers  (Blends) on this card--the colors flow so easily and they are full and vibrant at the same time.

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Early Espresso cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Basic Black cardstock5 1/4 X 4; adhere to card front with liquid glue

3. Cut wood grain designer paper (In Good Taste) 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to black layer with liquid glue

4. Die cut gold foil with Layering Circle die - plain circle (3 3/16 diameter)

5. Die cut scalloped circle (Layering Circle) (3" diameter) from Basic White cardstock.

    *Stamp mushroom image in Memento ink

    *Color with Blends (Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Old Olive).

    *Add 1 large and 2 small Pumpkin pie Artistry Blooms sequins (see photo for placement)

    *Adhere to gold layer with glue dots; adhere to card front with liquid glue

6. Cut Whisper White cardstock 2 5/8 X 3/4; using Treasured Tags Pick a Punch punch one end; use paper snips to cut V in other end.

    *Stamp verse in Memento ink

    *Adhere to card front with dimensionals

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store; order your supplies now!

 

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Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Pretty Parasol

April 08, 2021

 

Today we're continuing the Good-by series with Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Pretty Parasol. This set is too cute to miss...

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It has two umbrella shapes and some sweet verses to go with it...and today's card takes an unusual twist on the stamps and punch...

Pretty parasol

It's always fun to have a unique use for a set of stamps and punches--so creating these butterflies with the umbrella stamps & punch was tons of fun..quick and easy and sure to bring some complements from your recipients!

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Basic White Thick cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Shaded Spruce 5 1/4 X 4; cut Flowers for Every Season designer paper 5 1/8 X 3 7/8--adhere to Shaded Spruce layer with liquid glue; adhere this unit to card front with liquid glue.

3. Stamp "It's a Happy Day"k in black in on white cardstock, die cut with Layering Circles; adhere to card front with dimensionals. Adhere one small Daffodil Delight and two small Pumpkin Pie Artistry Blooms sequins (see photo).

4. Stamp 2 closed umbrellas in black ink on Calypso Coral cardstock; punch out; adhere to card front with dimensionals

5.Repeat with open unbrella stamp on Daffodil Delight cardstock.

6.Punch 4 handles from Basic Black cardstock adhere with glue dots to middle of butterflies on card (reversing one of each pair to resemble feelers.

7. Cut 2 pieces of the black & white twine about 8 inches, tie in bows and adhere to middle of butterflies with a glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store--place your order now.

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Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Posted for You

April 06, 2021

Today we're again looking at the Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Posted for You! Don't know why postage stamps always attract me but they do! This cute little set is very versatile amd can be used for many occasions. Luckily the coordinating punch is NOT retiring so we can use that for a bit longer.

Here's today's card..

Posted for You

Take a look at the accompanying stamps--see how useful this little set it...and the verses can cover just about any card-sending event. So if you don't have this set--order it now while you still can.

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Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog updated retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21 or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US (1) 4-1-21.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (P23FZAMU) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Seaside Spray cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Seaside cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8:

    *Stamp 'Just a Note' in black ink in the lower left
    *Put through Dainty Diamonds embossing folder
    *Adhere this to the card front with liquid glue

3. Cut large fern (Forever Flourishing dies) from Shaded Spruce cardstock; adhere to card front with liquid glue (see sample for placdment)

4. Stamp bird image on white cardstock in Memento ink; punch out with Rectangular Postage Punch

5. Cut Basic Black cardstock 1 5/8 X 2 1/4; cut silver foil 1 1/2 X 2 1/8; adhere silver to black with glue dots; adhere the punched layer to silver with dimensionals. Adhere this unit to card front with liquid glue.

6. Adhere 1 large and 2 small Coastal CAbana Artistry Blooms sequins to card front (see sample for placement).

Your card is ready for sending!

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Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Flowering Blooms

April 01, 2021

Today another look at Stampin'Up! Retiring List & Saying Good-by to Flowering Blooms!

Yes, this is one of the beautiful retiring sets...so we're going to create a final card to say good-bye!

Flowering Blooms

Here's a closer look at the flower's detail...

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This is a distinctive stamp with that wonderful shading built in so that you look like a pro from the beginning!

The verse is a lovely script and we've heat-embossed in gold embossing powder--did you see that the embossing powders appear on the list? Well they are not going away--just being re-configured so no worries there.

Have you reviewed the Annual Catalog retiring list? If not and you need to see it click on this link for Excel Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US or the pdf here Download Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US.  These retiring items are only available while supplies last--so if there's something you don't want to miss out on--get it now! Click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store--order now...these products are only available while supplies last or until May 3, whichever comes first.

Remember if you place an online order and use this month's Host code (7AUSB7HQ) youll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you purchase (excluding shipping/tax).

I'll give you the step by step directions followed by the Supply List.

Directions:

1. Cut Thick Basic White cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Basic White cardstock 4 1/8 X 5 3/8, run through the Tasteful Textiles folder; adhere with liquid glue to card front.

3. Cut Melon Mambo (3 5/8 X 4 3/4), Shaded Spruce (3 1/4 X 4 3/8), and gold foil (3 1/8 X 4 1/4); adhere these to the card front with liquid glue in that order.

4. Die cut the scalloped rectangle (Stitched So Sweetly dies) from Basic White cardstock

    *Stamp flower in Memento ink; color with Melon Mambo and Shaded Spruct Blends

    *Use Wink of Stella on flower

5. Stamp "thank you" in Versamark, sprinkle with Gold Embossing powder (shake off excess) and heat with Heat Tool until shiny gold.

6. Add 1 large and 2 small clear Elegant faceted gems (see photo); adhere this layer to card front with dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store--order now!

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