Hello Stampin’ Friends ~
Where did the weekend go? Can’t believe it is Sunday already, however it’s the perfect time to grab a cup of coffee and kick back and join me in a review of many of my favorite cards. These cards highlight the stamp sets, designer paper, vellums and accessories that are on the “Discounted” retiring list.
We all enjoy a discount of our favorite items, and I am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has chosen some of our favorites to discount. If you are on a budget, as I mentioned yesterday … you may also want to stock up on your cardstock as there will be a price increase in the new catalog.
Let’s begin with a little fun from one of my Stampin’ Retreats …
I created these cute little apron boxes simply by making a little box and gluing the die cut apron to the front and the back. The Stampin’ Up! logo actually came from the grid paper!
My next sample comes from the Beautiful Day stamp set …
Along with the Beautiful Day stamp set, this card showcases the Brusho Crystal Colours which are also discounted. If you’d like to see the Step by Step instructions for this card … CLICK HERE.
Oh, oh, oh … do you love lace? If so, I have the perfect specialty paper, the Delightfully Detailed paper …
Woooo … this Laser Cut specialty paper makes card making so easy! CLICK HERE to view 3 more samples using the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut paper. You will enjoy seeing the different styles you can create with this paper.
It’s always sad to see one of your favorites leaving, but it’s pretty awesome when you can get it on a discount. This card was created using Vellum cardstock and the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits …
Once the dragonfly was cut out, I sponged the color on the back and I added the sparkle with the Irridescent Ice embossing powder … that has been discontiued but you can easily use a little glue and our Dazzling Diamonds – it looks amazing!
I’m happy to tell you that the next card share I have for you has double the rewards; the Broadway Bound Specialty Designer paper and the Happy Birthday Thinlits dies are discounted!
This cute and simple card was created with the Broadway Bound Specialty Designer paper as the background and the Happy Birthday cut from the thinlits die … it is highlighted by adding a piece of vellum behind it which pops the greeting while still allowing the designer paper to show through!
Another popular die set is the Hometown Greetings thinlets that coordinated with the Hearts Come Home stamp set. I actually used the “Hearts Come Home for Christmas” as my theme for the Annual Holiday Stamping Retreat. Here are some of our cards …
Oh my gosh … this was a fun card to create. CLICK HERE if you want more information on how I made this card.
Here is another favorite that makes me sad that it’s on the Discontinued List; Large Letters Framelits Dies. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that the creative possibilities are endless with these dies. My fav is the amazing technique: The Eclipse Technique
Although I used the cat punch, the technique is to cut an image and pop it up above the area punched, the Large Letters Framelits are famous for this technique. The “celebrate” from the “Celebrate You thinlits dies are also discounted! Check out my never seen before Eclipse Card done with the Large Letters dies …
These dies have a permanent home in my crafting arsenal for sure 🙂 Are they in yours?
Are you ready to make your Christmas cards in July… many do, and you may want to add these next two to your shopping list; the Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set (Wood Mount Only/Discounted) and the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies…
So, so, so pretty! And if that wasn’t enough … I have another amazing set of card samples for you, using the Starlight Thinlits dies…
If you are not ready for Christmas and are in need of a little lift, may I suggest the Up and Away Thinlits dies, perfect for graduations and more …
How about one more? This little beauty comes from the Window Box thinlit dies …
We made this at one of my retreats, a sweet little box perfect for gift giving, and it’s a gift in itself! There are sooo many more items on this discounted list, so I have added a listing of the items below.
Thank you so very much for taking time out of your weekend and joining me for this card parade.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~
DISCOUNTED PRODUCT LIST …. If you have any questions on the items shown today, or need help ordering them, please let me know, otherwise you can just click on any of the images for more information or to begin your shopping. Thank you.
Sale: $9.35
Price: $11.00
Sale: $9.35
Price: $11.00
Last one … Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies / Simply Beautiful ❤
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