Category Archives: RETIRING

Stampin’ Retreat: Dragonfly Dreams

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you another sneak peek into our stamping retreat along with another card that our stampers made.

Here is our new stamping room, all set up and waiting for our stamping friends! Their bags are filled with all of their pre-cut projects … only a little cutting or BigShotting because this is a retreat … no stress zone!

There we go … doesn’t it look better when filled with all of these lovely ladies! I have been blessed over the past 10 retreats to have an array of wonderful stampers who join us.

Today’s project required some cutting as they learned how to do a “Step Card”.  This is one of my favorite folds because it’s so easy to do but very dramatic.

The card was created with the “Dragonfly Dreams” bundle and the “Falling in Love” Designer series paper. Our dragonfly is actually cut out of the beautiful Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.

Don’t forget … ALL BUNDLES in the Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring!! Even if the stamp sets carry over – the chance to save 10% will be gone.

Thank you for checking back with me, I appreciate it.

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Retiring: Designer Paper Parade of Cards …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

My apologies for the delay but for some reason my computer did not want to work yesterday. I played with it for four hours (while cutting and prepping for my upcoming retreat). This morning … working fine! Go figure.  I’ve got a wonderful parade of cards to share with you today.

Many times I use my designer papers for Quick -n- Easy cards, because our papers are so gorgeous, all you need to do is add a greeting.  Other times they work great to embellish a card or a card layout.

Grab a cup of coffee and sit back with you browse through the designer papers and the beautiful cards that they helped create!

 

“Affectionately Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper …

These two cards don’t even touch the surface of the beautiful papers included in this package.

“This Christmas” Specialty Designer Series Paper ….

I am happy that Stampin’ Up! has brought back Christmas in the Annual Catalog! Love the paper!

“Fruit Stand” Designer Series Paper …

How fun is this one! I sent it to a friend who is going through cancer treatments.

 

 

“By the Shore” Designer Series Paper …

Another series of paper that I did not play enough with.  I really need to sit down and make a play date with my papers!! I like this for a more masculine card.

“Floral Affection” Designer Series Paper …

“Serene Scenery” Designer Series Paper Stack ….

In the up coming catalogs, you will notice that the designer stacks are no longer bound … they are free, so there is no tearing or glue left hanging on your paper! You ask … Stampin’ Up! delivers!

From the Occasions Catalog you’ll find …

“Sending Love” Designer Series Paper


“Falling in Love” Designer Series Paper …

 

“Party Animal” Designer Series Paper …

“Cupcakes & Carousels” Designer Series Paper…

 

“Tasty Treats” Designer Series Paper …

So as you can see, our designer papers are so awesome to use when you need quick -n- easy cards or when you want to dress up a card a little bit more!!

I thank you so much for hanging with me during my computer troubles ~

Have a warm and beautiful day!

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 Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Retiring: Floral Affection …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It appears my computer is a bit temperamental today, but with a little perseverance I have today’s post! I wanted to share one of my favorite embossing folders that are retiring this year: the Floral Affection embossing folder. The beautiful In-Colors highlighted are here for another year yet … yeah!!

This is a great shot of the flowers from the Floral Affection embossing folder.  This is a set of two and was a big seller for me. It makes beautiful quick -n- easy cards! And in this busy world … isn’t that what we need sometimes?!

Oh yes, the beautiful “Rushed Ribbons” are also on the retiring list! These were one of my favorites, because the rushing made them so pretty and they were really easy to work with … they laid nicely on the cardstock and tied beautifully.

The second of the two embossing folders is this pretty double swap … it frames you greetings perfectly.  Again, these embossing folders add a beautiful texture and with just a bit of color make a perfectly simple card look so elegant.

Here is one more card created with the “Floral Affection” embossing folder. Simple yet pretty… and the color combinations are endless.

Thanks for hanging out and waiting to see what I had to share with you today.  Stop back tomorrow as I will showcase a parade of Designer Series papers.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help with your stamping.

Have an awesome day my friend ~

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Retiring: Bear Hugs!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you on this fine Friday? Hope this day finds you well and happy!

Today I’m sharing some cute cards and projects from the irresistible “Bear Hugs” stamp set. These two fun lovin’ bears are filled with good wishes as you’ll see on our first card “Wishing You a Day Full of Sunshine” …

Such a cute card for the “fisherman” in the family! Just think of all the things you can do with this stamp set. This adorable gift is perfect for the “honey makers” in the family!!

This next card was one of our Swap Cards at one of my Annual Retreats made by Peggy! This card is perfect for today because you don’t want to wave good-bye to this stamp set until you’ve added it to your collection!

Give as many bear hugs as you want to give— you’ll never run out if you have the Bear Hugs Stamp Set and the Bear Hugs Framelits Dies. Watch how easy it is to put a bear hug in a card and send it anywhere.

Although the “bundle” is no longer available the coordinating dies are.  Here are the cute grouping of cards and gift packaging that was shown in the video!  I loved the way they turned the “Wisconsin” Brown or Black bears into … Panda Bears!! Oh my gosh … too cute!

Although it states that our “retired list” is here until the end of May … that does not mean that stamp sets, accessories and such will be available for that long.  It states available through May 31st or while supplies last … and once they’re gone, their gone!

Check out the retired lists below … just click on the STAMPS, RETIRING BUNDLES of EVERYTHING ELSE bars – this will take you directly to those retiring lists.  Some items are discounted up to 50% off!

Thank you for stopping by today, and let me know if you have any questions, or need help placing an order.

Have a wonderful Friday … let the weekend begin!

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Retiring: My Favorite Framelits!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s kind of sad to see one of my favorite accessories leaving … the STAR framelits!!  Many of you know that my downline (the group of people who signed up as demonstrators with me) team is named the Star’s by Design, so of course I love anything Stars, and these dies are no exception!

Today I’m sharing with you some of the wonderful cards that I have created using the Star Framelits … The designer paper used does not matter, this is a FUN layout – Christmas, Graduation, New Baby, Birthday’ and more … just change out the paper and the color scheme and you’ve got a great card!(Check out the card under the video near the end of my post and you’ll see what I’m talking about)

 

This luminary was very easy to make with the dies and designer paper.  That paper is no longer available, it’s retired, but you can use any designer paper (just like the card above!)All you do is cut out your star image from each panel (I used 3″ x 3″) then adhere vellum to the inside, and then I simply used “Washi Tape” to secure my sides together! Doesn’t get any easier than that.

 

I love this Old Fashion look of this card and so easy to create… a little sponging on the sides and you’ve aged your paper.  This was done with Crumb Cake ink on Crumb Cake cardstock! On this card I doubled the stars so you had a lot more dimension on the card.  Another Quick -n- Easy one to make.

Ahhhh … One of my favorites! Simple elegance done in Gold Glimmer paper and Very Vanilla. The stars were layered with the center cut out of the glimmer paper, exposing the Gold Foil paper underneath. So pretty! FYI … the Star’s Impressions Embossing Folder I used on this card is also retiring!

Not only are the Star Framelits retiring but the “Super Star” stamp set ….

And the “Shooting Star” stamp sets are retiring!!  These are two really cute stamp sets and the Shooting Star can be bundled with additional framelits to create “Slider Cards”!!!

Slider cards are keepers. They’re interactive, they’re fun, and they’ll be looked at (and played with) again and again—they’re a cardmaker’s dream! Watch this video to learn how you can make your own slider cards with the Sliding Star Framelits Dies and the Big Shot.


OK … One last card! I’m not showing you these to make you sad because they are leaving, I want to make sure YOU know what’s on that retirement list, because I don’t want you to miss out on any of these wonderful products.

We both know there are even more goodies coming in June, but until then … I don’t want you to miss out on these goodies!!

Let me know if you have any questions on the cards shown today & Thank you so much for stopping by ~

Have a great day and smile like a star!

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

Retiring: Botanical Blooms

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share a very popular pair that will also be retiring! The Botanical Blooms stamp set and Botanical Builder Framelits Dies. This was a fun one and you can create the most amazing cards and gifts.

Just look at the variety here …

This is a card that we did in our Technique group in which they learned the “Frosted Impressions” Technique.  It’s quite easy really … We ran a “Window Sheet” through the BigShot with an embossing folder and then we used a sanding block to create the “frosted” look.

These die cut flowers are so pretty and just a touch of sponging in the center gives you a multi-colored bloom … just like the real ones!

 

This was very easy to make with the dies and designer paper.  That paper is no longer available, it retired last year.  So if you have a favorite this year … get it now, they all retire!!

I love this simple yet elegant card and so easy to create. This one I doubled the flowers so you had the lighter one peeking through.

Not sure where I found this grouping … I may have pulled it off Pinterest or the Stampin’ Up! blog but again it shows how quick and easy it is to create with this pair: The Botanical Blooms stamp set and Botanical Builder Framelits Dies.

Let me know if you have any questions on the cards shown today. If you love these pretty blooms, you won’t want to miss out.  You can click on the links below for more information, or to begin shopping.

Thank you for visiting my blog today ~

Hope your day is as beautiful as a tropical flower!

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

 

Retiring: Sunburst Framelits

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The sun is setting on one of my favorite dies … the Sunburst Framelits die. This die is so versatile and easy to use.  Today I have several cards using this die to share with you.

The thought behind the card was the use of the “Sunburst” Thinlits die. I cut out one in Basic Black and Basic Gray.  They are layered and then with a small twist, you’ll get a “peak” of the gray behind the black.  My background behind that is the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.

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This was adhered to a Basic Black mat and then onto the Melon Mambo base. My pretty little flowers that are also in Melon Mambo were cut from the “Botanical Builder” Framelits. After cutting them out on the BigShot I sponged some of the edges to create more depth on the flower.

The greeting is stamped in Basic Black and then punched out with our circle punches. This was popped up with the dimensionals to create the focal point.

If you like this card, here are a few more cards that I have shared with you in the past using the Sunburst Thinlits die …

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Let me know if you have any questions on the cards shown today. The Sunburst Framelit die is so easy to use and as you can see by the samples, can be used in many different ways.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a “sunny” day ~

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Here are the products I used to make my projects shown today. You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store by clicking on the links below each products. Below you will find links to all the RETIRING PRODUCTS … just click on the picture.

 

The Sun Is Setting: RETIREMENT LIST!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I know I said that I would share my experiences with you from my road trip, but the RETIREMENT LIST just came out and I wanted to make sure you get it!  Some of these items go very fast, so I didn’t want you to miss out on anything that you have your heart set on.

REMEMBER, these items are available “WHILE SUPPLIES LAST”. Select retiring products have discounts of up to 50% off …

Order Information:

  • All retiring items will be DISCONTINUED after May 31.
  • All retiring accessories and tools are available while supplies last.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, we’ll keep producing retiring stamp sets until May 22. After May 22, all retiring stamp sets will be available while supplies last.
  • Select discounts may vary by market depending on inventory levels.
  • Depending on inventory levels, we may add additional discounts to select products in May.
    • These discounts will not be pre-announced.
    • If you buy a product at retail price and then it is later discounted, Stampin’ Up! will not refund the difference.
    • If there is a product you want, we recommend buying it right away and not waiting to see if it’s discounted later or you/your customer risk it being sold out.
  • Discounts will be applied to select retiring items only.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the retirement list. Click the image below to download your PDF of the retirement list …

Thanks for stopping in today, I’ll be back to share my OnStage adventures and more with you …

 

Last Day of Cat’s Away Give Away

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. Mine was calm and quite … just the way I like it!

I am having a blast packing up the cards and goodies in their mailing boxes & getting them ready to send out to all of the participants from my “Cat’s Away” Give Away promotion! Today is the last day …

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  1. A package with 10 gorgeous homemade cards to use and copy!
  1. A Free retired stamp set from this year or years past
  1. A paper packet or other fun stamping accessory

AND a FREE embellishment from the NEW 2016-2017 catalog! Can you say….METALLIC Enamel Shapes!!
This is like 50.00 in FREEBIES! …

Be sure to NOT select no contact, because I won’t know who to send all these goodies to!

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Now … I’m just waiting for the turning of the calendar page and the start of the new Annual Catalog so I can get your New METALLIC Enamel Shapes and pack them with the rest, then in a few days, you will receive your package of goodies as my thank you for joining in this fun on-line event!

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Don’t miss out, get those last few items on your list before they retire and be a part of our Cat’s Away Give Away! Use Hostess Code: HEESBTSZ  (It will appear at the end when you checkout)

Thanks for checking in today, let me know if I can help you.

Have a “PURRfect” day!

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Stampin’ Hugs ~

Linda

 

 

Simply Sunday: Birthday Wishes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are enjoying your Holiday weekend. Today I want to share a very simple card. It’s that time of year that seems to be super busy with graduations, birthdays, weddings, and the list goes on! So keeping it simple yet having that hand-stamped card for your special gift is the perfect touch!

Today’s card is celebrating birthdays … but you can easily change this layout to a graduation or welcome baby card!

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With just a special stamp set and our Balloon Framelit Dies, you can create a card in a matter of minutes!

The wonderful greeting you see is from our “Remembering Your Birthday” stamp set … It is on the retiring list and I just checked and the status is “Low Inventory” so if you want it, please hurry! There have been far too many of my stampin’ friends who did not get the stamp set they wanted because it retired (They do not restock when they run out of inventory … It’s gone)

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All On-line Orders of $35 or more through May 31st, will receive …

  1. A package with 10 gorgeous homemade cards to use and copy!
  1. A Free retired stamp set from this year or years past
  1. A paper packet or other fun stamping accessory

AND a FREE embellishment from the NEW 2016-2017 catalog! Can you say….METALLIC Enamel Shapes!!
This is like 50.00 in FREEBIES! …

Use this link to order so I know it’s YOU. Be sure to NOT select no contact, because I won’t know who to send all these goodies to!

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ORDER HERE

Click the RETIRING LIST to see what’s left and the deep discounts that are available to you!  Make sure you have all your 2014-16 In-Color Refills and Paper that you need (some may be already gone).

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Hope you enjoyed today’s Simply Sunday card share, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding my “Cat’s Away” sale going on now!

Thanks for sharing a piece of your Sunday with me …

Have a “PURRfect” day!

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Stampin’ Hugs ~

Linda

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Going, Going, Gone …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m just sending out a friendly reminder that there is only a couple of weeks before your favorite stamps sets and accessories are gone for good …

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RETIRING STAMPS LIST / CLICK HERE

RETIRING “EVERYTHING ELSE” / CLICK HERE

These will be the most “up to date” lists as it is linked directly to Stampin’ Up! so as the items sell out, they will be “X” on the list and you will not be able to order anymore.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by ~

Have an awesome day!!

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You Make Me Happy …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a quick and easy card for you. This cute card that can be used for almost any occasion and the banners are a hot trend for cards and scrapbooking!

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You’ve got options galore! A couple of pennants, basic shapes, sentiments, and even some washi tape-esque designs for fun gifts and packaging.

Perfect Pennants Clear-Mount Stamp Set 133230
Price: $22.00 $18.70

 

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This stamp set contains: 10 rubber stamps / Suggested clear blocks (sold separately) are b, and h .

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RETIRING STAMPS LIST / CLICK HERE

RETIRING “EVERYTHING ELSE” / CLICK HERE

These will be the most “up to date” lists as it is linked directly to Stampin’ Up! so as the items sell out, they will be removed from the list and you will not be able to order anymore.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by ~

Have an awesome day!!

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“Birthday” Card in a Box!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I am going to share with you another of our Spring Retreat Cards. It’s a “Card in a Box” created with the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper and Balloon Celebration Bundle.

I’m going to let you in on a money saving tip … Items that are in the Occasions Catalog as bundles may be in the upcoming 2016-17 Annual Catalog – but they will NOT be bundled, so if you like any of the bundles in the catalog … snag them up NOW and save 15%.  Again, they will not be bundled, this is the “largest” discount you will get on these items.

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There are several different ways and dimensional layouts out there to create the “Card in the Box” however I like to demonstrate and share the easiest way to create projects and cards. Life is just more fun when we aren’t stressing over such things.

We started our project just like you would a 2-4-6-8 box. Once the box was adhered together we used the back as our area for writing our greetings. All other flaps were decorated with the different patterns of designer paper.

We punched out the balloons with the “Balloon Bouquet Punch”. On this card I stamped the balloons with the dotted balloon image in the stamp set to create more dimension.  I also added a white highlight with the chalk marker and then added a light, even coat of Crystal Effects (retiring!) on my balloons. This gave it a nice sheen.

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Our birthday greeting was die cut from the “Party Pop-Up” thinlits dies out of the beautiful “Dazzling Diamonds” Glimmer paper! The entire card is quite dramatic and a favorite of my grandchildren!

If you would like the instructions and “a card in the box” … just place an on-line order of $25 or more. I also have a monthly deal that if you order $35 or more, you will receive directions & a minimum of 1 sample from my Monthly Technique Club projects!  If you can’t choose between the two … you can get both by placing a $50 or more order in May.  Please use Hostess Code: HEESBTSZ

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Don’t forget to check out the RETIREMENT LIST located on the right side bar of my blog and get the items you need before they retire on May 31st … especially Bundles and Ink-Refills (the markers and other items are already sold out).

I appreciate you taking time out of your day to visit my blog.

Have a fabulous day!

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Simply Sunday: Botanical Birthday

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m here today with a pretty and simple card that made a big hit at our Annual Spring Stamping Retreat. Sometimes less is more, and still makes a big statement …

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Today it’s a Birthday Card, created with the Exclusive Hostess Stamp set; Happy Birthday Everyone. As a hostess stamp set … it will be retiring and gone for good at the end of May.  In fact, everything except the Mint Macaroon cardstock and inks are retiring.

Our greeting is stamped in Mint Macaroon and complimented with Cajun Craze. The colors were picked from the designer paper; Botanical Gardens. Mint Macaroon was also used for the base of our card and a banner along with a Cajun Craze banner.

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The banners were spotlighted with the pretty “Botanical Gardens Jewels” … so pretty and really adds a nice touch to the card. The entire greeting was raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals to add a bit of dimension to the card.

Sweet and Simple … this describes our card to a tee!

Thank you for joining me on this Sunday ~

Have a beautiful day!

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST:

 

New Catalog? Sneak Peak and Fun Facts …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a sneak peak at the new In-Colors and some fun facts about our upcoming catalog!

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We are all excited to see the new Annual Catalog! If you are one of my customers (placed an order with me this past year) you will receive one either at club, class, or I’ll be sure to get one into your hands somehow!! For my long distance stampin’ friends (aka: customers) I will be sending you one by mail! 

There’s still time to be one of my stampin’ friends and get your catalog too… just contact me to place an order or you can go right to my website and place your order there.

FUN FACTS ABOUT OUR NEW CATALOG …

  • There are 212 pages!
  • We’ve got 377 New Products!
  • An Amazing 175 New Tools and Accessories!

Oh my … I have to share the fabulous NEW 2016 – 2018 In-Colors …

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But before the NEW comes in … we’ll be saying good-bye to the old

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RETIRING STAMPS LIST / CLICK HERE

RETIRING “EVERYTHING ELSE” / CLICK HERE

These will be the most “up to date” lists as it is linked directly to Stampin’ Up! so as the items sell out, they will be removed from the list and you will not be able to order anymore.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for anything you need.

Thanks for dropping in on me today! Stop back tomorrow … I’ll be sharing a bit on our Spring Retreat.

Have an awesome day!!

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