Farewell Tour Petal Palette

Petal Palette is a versatile stamp set . It can be used on its own or with the coordinating Petals & more thinlits dies.

This set will also be great to use with the new Bird DSP coming out in June in the new catalog.
This first card is a sample of simple stamping.

1. The card base is Mossy Meadow card stock. I cut the 81/2 x11 piece at 51/2 on the 11 inch side. This gives you 2 card bases. Fold them in 1/2.
2. I used a piece of Floral Romance DSP ( also retiring) cut 5/14 x 4. I glued a piece of ribbon to this then I glued this on the card front.
3. Rectangle scrap of Whisper White. I attached this to the front with dimensionals.
4. From a piece of Whisper White I die cut a rectangle using the Stitched rectangle Framelits. I stamped the image then colored using blender pens( you can use what you have). I then attached to the top of the other rectangle.
Inside you can put your sentiment. Birthday, wedding, congratulations thank you etc.
This next card I stepped up using some printed vellum.

1. The card base is Whisper White cardstock. I cut the card stock as I did in the first card.
2. I used a piece of Floral Romance DSP cut at 51/4 x4. This DSP also has printed vellum. I cut a piece 3 3/4 x 5. I glued this to the other DSP. I then cut a piece of ribbon and glued this around. Then I glued this to the front of the card.
3. From a scrap piece of Whisper White I die cut an oval. From another scrap I stamped the bird then die cut using the thinlits. I colored using blends. From scrap of green I die cut the branch. I glued the branch to the oval, then with dimensionals I put the bird on the branch. I then used dimensionals to attached the oval to the card front.
This last card I made incorporating the retiring Coffee Cafe stamp and thinlits. I used another piece of the Floral Romance printed vellum for the layering piece.

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Farewell tour Bella and Friends, Pretty Kitty

If you love cats and dogs these stamp sets are for you. Here are a few samples of cards I’ve made using these stamp sets.
Card 1:

The card base is Whisper White that I stamped a background using another retiring stamp set Wood Words. I also used a piece of Wood Texture DSP for layering. This DSP is also retiring. This card would be cute for Mother’s Day.

Card 2:

For this card I only used Bella and Friends stamp set. I also used Happiness Blooms DSP which will be retiring.

Card 3:

For this card I used the stamp set Accented Blooms which will be returning in the new catalog. I also used Bella and Friends and Pretty Kitty. I also used Wood Texture DSP again for a layering piece.

Card 4:

This card uses Pretty Kitty.

If you want any of these retiring products or current products you can order from my website. If you need a new catalog let me know. I’ll be ordering them on Friday. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. If you have any questions let me know.

Farewell Tour Postcard Pals/news

Cute critters in this stamp set. These stamps make versatile cards. If you’ve thought about this set get it before it’s gone.
News and updates:

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If you need a catalog let me know by April 28th. I need to know how many I need to order.

Farewell tour Stampin Up/ Lovely As A Tree

The retired list is out and there are many changes coming to Stampin Up. You can find the list on my website( click on shopping button on the right). I thought I would do a farewell tour of my favorites. I’m starting with Lovely as a Tree. This is a beautiful nature stamp. Great for background or on its own.

This first card is a sample of simple stamping.
Materials and Directions:
1. Whisper White Card base. Cut a 81/2 x l1 at 51/2 on the 11 inch side. Fold in half.
2. Stamp image on the front in Crumb Cake. I stamped once then second time with out reining stamp.
3. Stamp sentiment you want. I haven’t put one yet. Thinking of using Happy Birthday for a masculine card.

This next card is another sample of simple stamping. Materials and Directions:
1. Whisper White Card base. Cut a 81/2 x 11 at 41/4 on the 81/2 inch side. Fold in half.
2. Stamp image on the front in Mossy Meadow. After the initial stamp I stamped 2 more times without re inking the stamp.
3. Stamp sentiment you want..

For my last card I used a returning stamp set Let it Ride with Lovely as a Tree as well as the retiring DSP Wood Works.Materials and Directions:
1. Whisper White Card base. Cut a 81/2 x11 piece at 51/2 on the 11 inch side. Fold in half.
2. Stamp the images using Crumb Cake on a piece of 5x31/4 piece of Whisper White. I then water colored the leaves on the tree in Pear Pizzazz. I colored the horses in Crumb Cake. Glue this to the Wood Works DSP.
3. Cut a piece of Wood Works DSP 51/4 by 4. Glue this to the card front.

If you would like Lovely  as a Tree  or Wood Works DSP you need to order as soon as you can . Once they sell out they’re gone. You can order from my website.
Thank you for reading my blog.

Abstract Impressions for spring.

Abstract Impressions is a fun stamp set for beginners to experienced stampers. I’m so glad it will carry over to the new catalog. It also has a thinlit die to use with it.
The above card on the left is an example of simple stamping. Materials used:
1. Whisper White Card base
2. Calypso Coral Stampin Pad.
3. Story Label Punch
The card on the right is stepped up a little. Materials used:
1. Whisper White Card base
2. Balmy Blue card stock 4 x3 after adhering the stamped image use dimensionals to adhere to the

card front
3. Scrap Whisper White. Stamp image ,cut around as I did.  Glue to the Balmy Blue piece.
4. Garden Impressions DSP 4 x 51/4. Glue to front of card.

This last card steps it up even more using the coordinating dies.  These dies can be used on any cards you make. If you been wanting this set now is the time to get it. Buying the bundle now saves you 10%. If you wait for the new catalog you will be able to purchase them but not for the bundle price. Also if you like the coordinating DSP Garden Impressions you will need to get it before it sells out. It won’t be available in the upcoming catalog.
Thank you for reading my blog. If you want to purchase any of the product you can on my website.

Craft Fair projects.

Will be at a craft fair in my hometown of Stevinson tomorrow. Here are some of the things I made for it.

Have a great weekend everyone. Remember the retired list for Stampin Up comes out Monday. Be sure to order what you want before it’s gone. As well demonstrators get to see the catalog on line Monday. If you thought about being a demonstrator let me know and join my team.

Updates

Many new things happening at Stampin Up. Right now onstage is happening and on Monday will know what will be staying in the new catalog in June. Here’s what I know now:
1. Retiring colors

2. Trimmer and Bigshot retiring. They are working on replacements for them. Stampin Up dies work in most die cutting machines. I don’t have the Bigshot and have not had problems cutting the dies. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

3. They will have a new company make the dies.
If you want to order any of the retiring product you can from my website. If you would like the new catalog coming out in June let me know and I’ll send you one. From what I’ve seen there’s some great new things coming in June.
Thank you for reading my blog.

Gingham Gala scrap cards.

Good evening. I can’t believe how long it’s been since my last blog. I’ve been busy preparing for Spring craft fairs. I had one last weekend and another this Sunday.  The above box I made using Gingham Gala DSP, oval layering Framelits and a box die I have. With the scraps I came up with 2 cards to use them. I also incorporated Fabel Friends stamp set and Botanical Butterfly DSP in making the cards.

Card 1 Materials and Directions:
1. 4 scraps of Gingham Gala
2. Scrap of Whisper White. Cut out shape using layering oval Framelits.
3. Scrap of Botanical Butterfly . Cut out shape using layering oval Framelits.
4. Glue these on card front as shown in picture.

Card 2 Materials and Directions
1. Whisper White Card base
2. Scrap piece of Whisper White cut 33/4 x5 Scraps of Gingham Gala glued diagonally across. Glue this to the card base.
3. Grapefruit Grove oval cut using oval Framelits
4. Whisper White oval using oval Framelits
4. Fable Friends stamp set. Stamp goose on white oval and color with blends. I used Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight.
5. Stamp Sentiment. I used one I have from a past Paper Pumpkin.
6. Glue white oval on top of Grapefruit Grove oval. Then glue to card base.
Thank you for visiting my site . There is a lot of new things happening at Stampin Up. I will update you tomorrow.
 Fable Friends and Gingham Gala can be found in the Occasions catalog. You can order on my website.

Wishing You Well/ Updates

April showers bring May flowers. The above card is made using Wishing You Well stamp set that is still available in the Occasions catalog.  This stamp set is great to use for all seasons and occasions. Below are a couple more samples.

Updates:
1. Butterfly Gala bundle is now on low inventory . 

2. Paper Pumpkin next month has a new Distinktive stamp to try. These give a more photo like image. You’ll make 9 cards and an adorable gift box.

3. Stampin Up now has storage solutions you may be interested in.
 Thank you for viewing my blog. If your interested in ordering you may order from my website.
The new catalog will be available in June if you want one let me know. I will be placing an order Friday.