Birthday Bash Card Parade Day 2!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I will share with you the rest of the card that I created using the “Birthday Bash” Designer Series paper. The paper is still on sale until Monday … click here to view!

I will start you off with my “hello” card. This is a great way to use up any scraps that you have around. The greeting comes from the “Hello You” thinlet dies. You can easily attach your die cut with our “Liquid Glue” … the small tip makes it easy to apply.

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The pretty little flower was created with a combination of the “Pansy” and “Boho Blossom” punches. The center is actually the designer paper with the polka dot …then topped off with a rhinestone.

 

My second card is a simple but sweet “Make a Wish” card.  This comes from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set. The simple layering makes a statement and highlights the greeting.

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Sometimes in life you just have to “Do what makes you happy”! That I have found is hard for most women, because we are caretakers by nature … we usually put ourselves last. So … I challenge you to go do something that makes you happy … and let me know, I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

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I used the same layout and greeting for these cards … just different paper, but both from the “Birthday Bash” designer paper. The stamp set is the “Hello Life” and the pretty little heart comes with it. The flower on the Navy card comes from the “Flower Shop” stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed the card parade that I have shared with you. I enjoyed your company … Thank you!

As we enter the Holiday weekend, I would like to take this moment that give “THANKS” to our Veterans who gave all to keep us free.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend ~

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Parade of Cards: Birthday Bash Designer Paper …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As promised, I’m here today to share some fun cards created with the “Birthday Bash” designer series paper.  I couldn’t fit them all on one post, so I will share 3 with you today and 3 more tomorrow!!

I’m so excited to show you how fun and versatile this Birthday Bash DSP really is….

Let’s start out with a birthday card with party hats! Party hats? Really … Sure! You’re never too old to party! This cute stamp comes from one of our Hostess stamp sets “Let You’re Hair Down”.

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I have to show you the inside too because the verse inside is too cute …

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My second card is is a banner card, and the greeting comes from the stamp set “Big News”.  How appropriate is that considering you just got a sneak peek at a totally fun new product that will be introduced in the new catalog!  Let me just say this one item “punched” out all three sizes of the banners!

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Here’s a peek inside …

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My last card for today showcases each side of the same piece of designer paper … I love the two sided paper! The greeting is from the stamp set “Million and One”. I just adore this font, and so sad this set will be retiring in only a few more days!

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The current catalog sales period ends on June 2nd … so as much as we are sad to say goodbye to some of our favorites, you are going to be just as excited to see the new catalog!!

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Thank you for joining me for today’s parade of cards, and remember … I will have 3 more for you tomorrow using the Birthday Bash Designer paper.

Have yourself and fabulous day!

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Birthday Bash …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Quick post today sharing two of my favorite cards that I had made using the Birthday Bash Designer Series paper that is currently on the Weekly Deals list!

The first card has a fun colorful pattern and is teamed up with the the Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry and the “Chalkboard Paper” that is also included in the Weekly Deals.

The Chalkboard paper really is the focal point and it highlights our greeting which comes from the “Big Day” stamp set.

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The next card showcased a technique that I did with the Blendabilities, so if you have them or sharpies … you can do this technique. On this card I used the confetti design which has “gold” in it. So much prettier in person!

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I teamed this technique up with a past technique my club members learned … the Blackboard Technique!

We used the “Balloon Bash” stamp set on our  Chalkboard paper that can be found in the Weekly Deals.

Using designer paper on a card is a very cost effective way to jazz up your card and I used the “Birthday Bash Designer Specialty Paper” for this card. I love the confetti and glitz on this pattern.

Hope you enjoyed the cards, I thank you for stopping by.

Stop back again tomorrow as I will showcase “all” the patterns from the Birthday Bash Designer paper! It will be a celebration of color!!

Have an awesome day ~

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Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have the latest installment of deals for you, and if you like Designer Paper for quick cardmaking than you are going to love this weeks deals!! One of my favorites Birthday Bash is on sale, along with the Maritime DSP … great for man cards or fun kids cards!!

The “Stacked with Love” Designer Paper stack is also on sale this week and so is the coordinating Washi Tape!!

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

137783G Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 137783
Regular Price: $12.95
Discounted Price: $9.71
Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 137779
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21
Bright & Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 135029
Regular Price: $24.95
Discounted Price: $18.71
Stacked With Love Designer Washi Tape Item # 137789
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 137365
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Maritime Designer Series Paper Item # 133696
Regular Price: $10.95
Discounted Price: $8.21
Chalkboard Paper Item # 137786
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad Item # 138091
Regular Price: $5.95
Discounted Price: $4.46

 

I love the Chalk Board technique so I’ll be stocking up on the Chalkboard paper … get it now while it’s on sale because it’s also on the retirement list!

For those of you who like to get a jump on the Holidays … you’ll love the “Bright and Beautiful” stamp set for Christmas (coordinates with the Star Framelits).

Just click on any of the item descriptions to learn more about the product and to begin your shopping.

Thank you for stopping by today … be sure to stop back each day this week as I will be showcasing the great products from the Weekly Deals ~

Have a great day!

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Walk in the Wild 3

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is my last of 3 cards that I have made for you with the “Walk in the Wild” stamp set.  I may have used one stamp set, but I have shown you three different techniques.

Today’s card share illustrates the “Reverse Masking” technique … so simple but so effective.

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I used the “Labels Collection” framelits to create my mask, then I placed it onto the Very Vanilla and sponged Pear Pizzazz around the edges. Then with the Mossy Meadow ink and our ever popular “Lovely as a Tree” … I stamped layers of the pine to create stunning dimension.

I used “Close to Cocoa” to stamp my quail onto the front and then my greeting.  Although there is no layering, the Reverse Masking technique give an appearance of dimension.

Thanks for coming back ~ Hope you enjoyed all three of my “Walk in the Wild” series cards.

I’ll be back tomorrow with the Weekly Deals…

Have a fabulous Monday!

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Simply Sunday … Walk in the Wild 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are enjoying your weekend!  I got to spend some time with my granddaughter and my sister Eileen.  Yes stampers … we are planning an event, and as soon as I lock down the location, I will send you the details.  It’s going to be fun & exciting!!!  Tentative date: Thursday, May 28th.

Today is day 2 of my “Walk in the Wild” card share … I went pretty masculine on this one.  I am really going to miss this set! I love, love, love the moose.

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I wanted something simple, yet a bit different from the textured embossing folders, so I went “old school” and crumpled up my “Baked Brown Sugar” cardstock, cut the edges, and then sponged it … to age it.  I love the warm color of the Baked Brown Sugar against the richness of the Early Espresso…. it even looks better in hand!

Next I stamped my moose with the StazOn™ Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock, and did a color wash over the entire piece.  Just a little ink in the tray of the ink pad and my “Aqua Painters” and your done in mere minutes!

My greeting comes from the”Something to Say” stamp set … then I cut it into a banner, curled up the edges … sponged it (to age it) and then anchored it with an “Antique Brad”.  I used a Blendabilities pen (some of you are still using yours) or you can use a sharpie, to tone down the color a bit.

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This angle shows the dimension in the card … I popped up the moose, the greeting, and the brad with my Stampin’ Dimensionals.  TIP: Use your craft scissors to cut the tines off the brad so it lays evenly on your project.

Hope you enjoyed today’s manly moose … and don’t forget to stop back tomorrow to view the last card from my “Walk in the Wild” series.

Remember, it is retiring so you will need to purchase it before the end of this month.  Just click the link I have posted for you below in my “Stampin’ Supply List”.

If you want to be included in my e-mails for upcoming classes … just click on the “Subscribe to my e-mail newsletter” tab located in the black banner on the top of my page.

So until tomorrow … Have a great day!

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Walk in the Wild – Card Share #1

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As promised … I have the first of 3 cards from the Walk in the Wild stamp set to share with you.  I am beginning with the pheasant.

I used the technique that my clubs learned this month … Foil Embossing.  It’s quick, easy and oh so cool!  In fact, they will love to see that I am using the same layout they used for the “Thank You” card in class.

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My image was stamped with StazOn and colored in with the Pear Pizzazz marker and the Blender Pen to apply the Island Indigo and Crumb Cake

When creating your foil background … you will need to use the “Heavy Duty” foil. We then glued a piece of cardstock onto the foil … trimmed off any access and then ran it through the Big Shot.  I used the “Woodgrain” textured impressions embossing folder.

One simple stampin’ tip … Remember when applying a piece of cardstock on a half sheet, only put adhesive on the half that will be in contact with your card.

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I told you it was simple. I’d love to hear from you … please share any ideas with our blog followers on how you would use this technique.

Thank you for dropping by today …

Have an awesome weekend ~

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Spring Retreat Masculine Swap Share …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I know that I told you I would be sharing cards from “Walk in the Wild” and I will … but last night one of my club members asked to see some swap cards from the second retreat, so today I’m going to post two.

Both cards are made with the “Four Feathers” stamp set.  Don’t worry, just because they are not in the catalog, does not mean they are gone.  You can find them in the “Returning Favorites” section of my website. Just click on the link and you can see what else is available.

This first card was created by Tanya D.  I love the color pallet … very masculine! The background was created with the “Arrows” embossing folder.

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The cute greeting comes from the “Just Sayin'” stamp set and was teamed up with the “Word Bubbles” framelit dies.  Don’t you just love framelits!!  No more fussy cutting!

Our second card was created by Meg L. Same stamp set … different look.

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Meg used the “Chevron” impressions embossing folder and tied it all up with the “Coastal Cabana” Thick Bakers Twine.

Both cards are awesome … but not the winner! I’ll be posting that one later.

Thanks so much for checking out our swap cards. I have a list of the core items used for these two cards below.  Just click on the link for product details.

I will be back this weekend with the “Walk in the Wild” cards for you.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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I’m Back with Weekly Deals & Great News …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

We’ll my friendly cable provider came yesterday and fixed my internet connection for me.  It appears to have been a bad wire on my modem … whatever it way, it is now corrected and I’m back to share with you!

First let me start with the Weekly Deals, and then an awesome announcement from Stampin’ Up!

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We have some great deals this week … I love, love, love the Lullaby Designer Series paper and the Fun Frames Textured Impressions Folder.  I used the one folder at our Spring Stamping Retreat …as well as the Kraft Grid Journal.  And who doesn’t need “Sticky Strip” for all those 3-D projects …

Lullaby Designer Series Paper Lullaby Designer Series Paper Item # 133695
Regular Price: $10.95
Discounted Price: $8.21
2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers Item # 133654
Regular Price: $14.95
Discounted Price: $11.21
Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133727
Regular Price: $8.95
Discounted Price: $6.71
Wild Wasabi 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134570
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21
Hexagon Punch Item # 130919
Regular Price: $15.95
Discounted Price: $11.96
Kraft Grid Journal Item # 135718
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Sticky Strip Item # 104294
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21
Gold 5/8″ Satin Ribbon Item # 134547
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21

Many goodies here this week… I hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals and find something to help you in your stamping and / or scrapbooking!

Now … onto the big announcement from Stampin’ Up!  Last week I invited you to a virtual Pumpkin Party and they offered new Paper Pumpkin subscribers a deal at only $5 for their first kit!  Wow.  But if you missed out on that deal, don’t fret …

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Right now new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can skip to the fun for less! Get 50% off your first two months of Paper Pumpkin when you sign up by June 10. Go to PaperPumpkin.com and use promo code: SAVE50. 

After your first two months, keep the creativity coming for just $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Each month a fully designed project kit will arrive at your door with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go. 

It’s commitment-free! You can suspend your membership at any time. So, go on, sign up for Paper Pumpkin. You’ll love it—we guarantee it!

(For new subscribers only, not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. Offer ends June 10, 2015 at 11:50 pm (MT).)

Sign up at PaperPumpkin.com by June 10 with promo code SAVE50! By clicking on either link, it will take you to “my” Paper Pumpkin sign up area … so don’t worry, you will be a member of My Paper Pumpkin Pals. 

After you sign up – you will receive the “password” to get into the page right here on my blog for more Paper Pumpkin ideas!

Thank you so much for hangin’ in there with me through my technical difficulties … I truly appreciate that.  I will return tomorrow with the “Walk in the Wild” series of cards I wanted to share with you.

Have a great day ~ 

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Whats Up? Coordination

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope all you Mom’s out there enjoyed your Mother’s Day!  Today I have a quick post sharing 3 fabulous products … and they all coordinate!!

Stampin’ Up! offers many high quality coordinating products. The What’s Up Punch coordinates with the What’s Up? Stamp Set and Eclectic Paper Piercing Template. This video will help you answer the age old question, Whats’ up?

 

Fun right!  Hope you enjoyed the video … I’ll be back tomorrow with the Weekly Deals, and then on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, I will be sharing masculine cards from the Walk in the Wild stamp set.  This set will be retiring at the end of this month.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Simply Sunday … Birthday Flowers

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I would like to wish all the MOM’s out there a very Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope you enjoy your special day.

I also want to say “Thank You” to all who took advantage of the Paper Pumpkin promotion …  You will receive an e-mail from me within the week with your password to my “Paper Pumpkin Pals” link.  There you will find even more ideas for your Paper Pumpkin kits. (This is now available to all my subscribers)

Today I want to share a simple card that can be recreated over and over again … just switch out the stamp set or the designer paper, and you have a new card!

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I stamped with the beautiful hostess set: Bloom with Hope with the StazOn ink pad. I kept it very simple by only coloring the center of the flower.  Sometimes less is more.

I used the Hello Honey and Mossy Meadow ink pads and blender pen to do the coloring … sometimes we get so caught up in new techniques that it’s nice to revisit old ones. They are tried and true!

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Both the birthday greeting and the verse on the inside of the card come from the Bloom with Hope stamp set. I layered and popped up the greeting to create some interesting dimension to the card, then tied it all up in a pretty little Mossy Meadow ribbon.

So simple … yet so pretty. Remember you can totally change the look of the card by changing out designer papers!

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Again, Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there … and I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.

Thank you for stopping by ~

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Best Deal Ever ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I sent you an invitation to a livestream with Stampin’ Up! … Did you watch? Did you miss it?

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our Paper Pumpkin livestream earlier tonight / last night. We had such a blast partying with you! If you missed it, watch here …

Here’s what we shared:

1. MEGA deal alert! For 24 hours only, new subscribers can sign up for just $5 (shipping included) for your first month! Go to PaperPumpkin.com and enter promo code 24HOURS… or click the link below. Hurry—this offer expires tomorrow night at 7:50 PM (CT). Best time to join EVER!

 For new subscribers only, not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first month of a new subscription. Offer ends May 9, 2015 at 7:50 PM (CT).After the first month, the fun will continue for just $19.95 a month (shipping included).

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP & TRY IT!

Use PROMO code … 24Hours
2. The May kit! That’s right—we previewed this month’s kit. It is uh-MAY-zing! You do NOT want to miss this one. Trust us.
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There you have it! Two GREAT reasons to sign up for Paper Pumpkin in the next 24 hours! Now . . . time to get busy. Call your family. Text your friends. Shout it from the rooftops. Share the promo code 24HOURS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so that no one feels left out.

The projects they shared were so cute … I will have more for you when I receive my kit (Yes, I’m a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber) and I always share additional ways to use your kits. I also have a Pinterest Page / Click Here to View. Check it out!

Once you decide to join my Paper Pumpkin Pals (purchasing through me) I will send you the “password” to view even more Paper Pumpkin projects. It’s new … but it’s growing fast.

Let me know if you have any questions …  lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you for checking it out …

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Something New for You!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A quick post for you today … I hear we are having a beautiful sunny day and I think you should go out and  enjoy it!  I plan on it … as soon as I get off work.

So … something new for you!  Did you already see part of it yesterday?  Look up at the black banner at the top of my blog … I have added 3 new pages!

  1. Product Videos: These will highlight new products. Right now I have 5 videos showcasing products in our current Occasions Catalog.
  2. Stamping Technique Videos: You will find some fun techniques here, all in video form. Someday I’ll be making my own videos for you, but until then … you’ve got the best: Stampin’ Up!
  3. Stamping Retreats: This page explains more about our annual stamping retreats. Please let me know if you have any questions … I’d love to answer them for you.

I hope you enjoy exploring the new pages I have added to my blog. I want to give you the best information I can on our products and awesome techniques.

NOW … AN INVITATION 

Skip to the fun with us this Friday, May 8 at 8:00 PM (CT) for a special livestream at YouTube.com/PaperPumpkin.

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If you’ve ever wondered what Paper Pumpkin was about … here is a fun way to discover it. Stampin’ Up! is going to make it super easy for you to become the newest subscribers. Don’t be late because we’ll jump right in and have a lot to cover in a short time. See you then!

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Hey …let me know if you’ll be watching!  I will 🙂

Have a great day ~

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Throw Back Thursday … Stampin’ Style!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you cards I’ve created with the fabulous “Timeless Talk” stamp set. This stamp set is on the retirement list … you know I’ll be sad to see it go, it was my favorite stamp set when it was introduced.

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Some inventions are timeless no matter how many generations go by and how much technology changes. They may not be iPods or cell phones, but these clear mount images are too cool not to love Set Quantity: 7. “Timeless Talk” first appeared in 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.

So come with me through a walk back in time and enjoy the following cards…

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Not sure I’ll be able to sell this set … not for a while anyway, it’s too easy to create awesome cards that work well for men or women! If you’d like to purchase this set before it retires … CLICK HERE.

To view more retiring products … Click Here.

Thanks so much for joining me and reminiscing over this fun and fabulous stamp set.

Enjoy your day ~

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