New Catalog Sneak Peek!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you some of the fabulous new products in the upcoming Annual Catalog!

Check out Stampin’ Up!’s newest Designer Series Paper Stacks from the 2017-2018 annual catalog: 48 sheets (4 each of 12 double-sided designs) of exquisite 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) designer papers perfect for cards, memory keeping, and all of your papercrafting needs.

 

Here is one of my favorite new bundles …

I cannot wait to play with these new products and share samples and the opportunity for you to get “your” hands on them too!

Thanks for stopping by today ~

Eastern Palace Suite: Forever Friends

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today to share another card using the new “Eastern Palace Suite”.  This is also one of the cards we did at our Stamping Club this month. 

Today’s card uses another of the dies (actually 2 of them) along with the Dapper Denim and the new Tranquil Tide from the 2017-19 In-color collection.

I also used a second die … but before we cut it out, we used one of the many vinyl stickers included in this suite. They were layered on top of each other to create a beautiful focal point to the card.

I also tucked in a bit of the Gold Glimmer paper which coordinates beautiful with the new embellishments.

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite bundles …

You can click on either of the bundles above to view the contents of each bundle. I love that you will get 3 of the 5 new In-colors!! Oh yes, and the free stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions on this product suite, or the bundles.

When I think of you I smile, so …

Enjoy your day my friend ~

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

 

At Home with You Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today to share a new stamp set that will be in the upcoming Annual Catalog! For all of my stampin’ friends who order from me … the catalogs are on the delivery truck as we speak!! If you live a little further away from me, don’t worry, as soon as they arrive, I will send one out to you.

Wonder how you can get a catalog?  It’s easy, just place a $35 minimum order through me or my on-line store (CLICK HERE) and I’ll send one to you too! Better yet, HOST a stampin’ party in JUNE because Stampin’ Up! is giving hostess an additional $35 in free hostess $$ and I have a very special hostess gift.

Contact me or message me below and I will contact you.  It’s a great way to earn free stamps & supplies, and a fun time with friends … plus you’ll get to make cards!!

This a-door-able stamp set makes it easy to roll out the stamping welcome mat for your friends! Watch this video to see some fun things you can do with it.

Stampin’ Up! trainer, Brandi, showcases the At Home with You Bundle from the 2017-2018 annual catalog. Open the door to your creativity with this “a-door-able” bundle, containing the At Home with You Stamp Set and coordinating At Home Framelits Dies.

Isn’t this just too cute … I didn’t want to say “adorable” again, but it is. I am in the process of selecting a date and securing the hall so we can have a party to kick-off this new catalog.  Watch your e-mail for an invitation… Make sure you are on my e-mail list!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you have an awesome day.

Don’t forget that our retiring items are leaving soon, I have links below for you to view the.

Thank again!

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

 

Eastern Palace Suite: Forever Friends

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Back today to share another card using the new “Eastern Palace Suite”.  This is also one of the cards we did at our Stamping Retreat.  Yesterday I shared a simple card that was cut with just one of the many dies included in the set.

This is yesterday’s card … It also featured one of our new 2017-19 In-colors … Tranquil Tide, and I teamed it up with Dapper Denim.


Today’s card used the same die and the Dapper Denim, but instead of cutting into the cardstock, we actually cut it out! Just a few snips and you had a totally different look!

I also used a second die … but before we cut it out, we used one of the many vinyl stickers included in this suite. They were layered on top of each other to create a beautiful focal point to the card.

The card is anchored with the used one of the “specialty” sheets of Designer paper that coordinates with the Eastern Palace product suite. I slipped a piece of the Gold Foil paper underneath it to give it a more finished look.

This angle really shows the beautiful cuts using the Eastern Palace thinlits dies. See how the die actually cuts with the sticker … amazing! I love it.

The greeting comes in the coordinating stamp set … you can see that they really thought this product suite through. It has everything and more. I find it so fun to play with…. and easy!

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite “Sneak Peek” bundles …

You can click on either of the bundles above to view the contents of each bundle. I love that you will get 3 of the 5 new In-colors!! Oh yes, and the free stuff. Please let me know if you have any questions on this product suite, or the bundles.

Have a happy Monday my friend ~

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

 

Simply Sunday: Mother’s Day – Thank You!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today to share one of the cards we made at our Annual Spring Stamping Retreat. The card features the new “Eastern Palace Suite” that is available to purchase before the new catalog comes out!

A simple little “Thank You” card that has a touch of elegance that comes from the beautiful Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies.

I was truly amazed at how easy this suite is to use and create fabulous cards … I will be back with more of my Eastern Palace creations.

Here are the Eastern Palace Suite “Sneak Peek” bundles …

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Customer sales period (May 1-31). Item Number: 147196

Description Price
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set $60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper  
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers  
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (new!) FREE!

 

 I must tell you … if you are going to invest in this product suite, I would definatly purchase the bundle with the dies.  The dies can take you places the first bundle can’t.

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter!   Customer sales period (May 1-31).  Item Number: 147207

Description Price
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set $103.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper  
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack  
Mini Tassels Assortment  
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers  
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (new In Color!)  
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies  
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (new!) FREE!

 

Hope you are having a wonderful Mothers Day!

Have an awesome day my friend ~

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You can purchase these and other Stampin’ Up! products at my online store.  http://www.lindaluvs.stampinup.net

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

 

Stampin’ Retreat: Birthday Blast

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have some more cards for your from our stamping retreat.  I wish you could all come … we have so much fun, and I really love our new stamping area! So bright and roomy!

OK … Hard to believe I started this post at 6:30 am, and now it’s after 6pm!! I’m going to quick finish before it kicks me off again!!

Here is a set of cards we did during our morning stamping session …

As you can see … we began where we left off at our last session, the Dragonfly Dreams! This card showcased the “Masking” and “Sponging” techniques.

Our next two cards featured the “Birthday Blast” stamp set.  This is on our retiring list and makes me a bit sad … but then I picture all the fun new stamp sets (wait till you see them!).

But before the new catalog comes out, here is one of the cards we made.  I cased this from Patty Bennett’s website …

 

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

 

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.

 

2017 Annual Spring Stampin’ Retreat: Welcome

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I thought you might enjoy a closer look at our annual stampin’ retreats. Each year I host 2 retreats, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Our retreats were created with our stampin’ friends in mind … A true retreat, a fun and relaxing get-a-way! The lodging, food for the entire stay, and all the projects are included in your price.

The cards/ projects are all cut and ready for you … except for a few minor exceptions where we are teaching a new fold or technique.

So sit back and join me as I take you through some of our retreat. All this week I will be sharing pics of the retreat and some of the awesome swap cards that our guests made!!

This is just a shot of the decorations / welcome on the fireplace mantle …

Each of the boxes were hand made by me and the help of my granddaughter Katara. We used the Window Box Thinlits Dies along with the Tasty Treats Designer Series paper. These cute little boxes decorate the dining room until it is time to go home … then each guest gets to take one home!

On Friday night after a dinner of soups and salad … we gathered to stamp.  We tried out a new stamping area this spring and it is bigger than our last and much brighter as it has windows surrounding us on three sides! It didn’t take us long to get comfortable in here. (Wish I would have taken some extra photos … next time!)

Our cards and project were centered around the Window Shopping Bundle which features the Window Box Thinlits dies we used for the mantle gifts. This session showed them different ways to use the die pieces to create cards!

Here is a “close up” picture of our project …

We used the “Blushing Bride” glimmer paper along with the doilies (sold out) and the Falling in Love embellishments.

It was a fun evening of stamping. When the guests retired for the evening, they found a “pillow gift” containing a package of the Blushing Bride glimmer paper, the Falling in Love embellishments and the Enamel Shapes (you’ll see why tomorrow!)

Hope you enjoyed our Friday evening as much as we did.  It is a pleasure to stamp with such a wonderful group of ladies.

Thanks for stopping by today …

I hope yours is a good one!

Today’s List of Stampin’ Supplies …

 

Off to our Stampin’ Retreat!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am off to our annual Stampin’ Retreat … Spring 2017.  This is our 10th retreat and we are excited to gather with fellow stampers. We stay at a 1930’s English Tudor house …

I took this photo of the house (facing beautiful Green Lake) as the sun was setting at our last retreat.  We host one every Spring and Fall.

We’ll have a few new faces this time, it’s just a great time to gather as friends.  All the projects are cut and ready for them … no fuss, just fun!

It’s a weekend to stamp, eat, kick back and relax.

You can follow our fun and antics on my facebook page: Linda’s Stampin’ Escape

Thanks for stopping by.

See you Monday!

SNEAK PEEK: Sharing Sweet Thoughts Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share a sneak peek at a new stamp set and cute cards! The stamp set is called “Sharing Sweet Thoughts” stamp set, and it is the new 2017-18 Ronald McDonald House Charities Stamp Set.

 

Since 2003, Stampin’ Up! has partnered with RMHC to help families stay close to their hospitalized children. Our commitment to RMHC is four-fold:

  • Each year, we contribute $100,000 to RMHC. To date, we have contributed $1.5 million to RMHC and their network of local RMHC Chapters.
  • Each year, we design an exclusive stamp set and donate a portion of the proceeds to RMHC.
  • We donate cards and other crafting projects created at Stampin’ Up! events to local Houses.
  • We help organize teams of demonstrators to conduct activities in local Houses.

Here is just a sampling of the cute cards & projects you will be able to make with this set …

Helping a sick child fight a serious illness or injury places a huge emotional strain on a family. Add worries about finances and a family can become overwhelmed. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) help families stay near their hospitalized child at little or no cost, allowing them to focus on helping their child heal, not on where they will stay or get their next meal. Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities.

You want to be sure to add this to your wish list when the new catalog comes out! You know I’ll have more samples for you and this will be a featured stamp set at my New Catalog Kick-Off Party! Watch for dates and details!

Until then … you can still shop the retiring list. And don’t forget the CLEARANCE RACK … they’ve added more goodies!

Thank you so much for stopping by ~

Have a great day!

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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.