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The big announcement has finally arrived!

This is it! The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT has arrive and you can now see which products from both the Annual Catalog and Occasions catalog will be retiring forever!

Grab your tissues and let's get your final order in! 

Click on the Annual Catalog photo below to download the retiring list to your device:

 

And click on the Occasions Catalog cover to download its retiring list:

 

How to bubble over with tons of creative crafting ideas

Hi crafting friends! I am on the road again (business trip) and will not be able to post one of my personal video tutorials this week but that doesn't stop me from posting something to whet your crafting whistle while I am in transit!

One of my favorite bundles in the Occasions catalog is Bubble Over. So I thought I would share a video from Stampin' Up! showing you how you can create fun and fizzy projects with the Bubble Over stamp set and the Bubble & Fizz framelits dies. Plus, save 10% when you buy them both in a bundle - saving $$ is always good, right!

Why do I love this bundle so much?

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set
This set is so versatile that you’ll simply bubble over with ideas. Uncork your creativity and add some serious pop to your spritzy projects.
* Quantity: 17 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (not included): a, b, h

Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies
Create die-cut bottles in record time with Framelits dies and the Big Shot.
* 19 dies
* Largest die: 3-3/8 " x 1" (8.6 x 2.5 cm)
*Use with Big Shot

Plus this bundle makes such darn cute projects! Have a look and consider heading to my online store to order Bubble Over today! 

HINT: This bundle may retire on May 31st so order it now to avoid disappointment. All retiring products are: as supplies last. 

Exciting times in the Stampin' Up! world

This is an exciting weekend in the Stampin' Up World! Our OnStage Event is happening and the 2018-19 Annual Catalog and products will be unveiled!

 

Here's your insider information:

 

Retiring Stampin' Up! Product

 

The Retiring Product List will be released on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 1 PM Mountain Time.  (3 PM Eastern Time, 2 PM Central Time and Noon Pacific Time)

 

• All 2016-2018 In Color Products will retire.  Say good-bye to Sweet Sugarplum, Flirty Flamingo, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy or Peekaboo Peach. All products using these colors are retiring.
  
  
• All retiring products will only be available through May 31 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST—so head over to my Online Store on April 9, and make your “must have” list!  Some items will sell out quickly, so my advice is to order them NOW to avoid disappointment. Products literally fly off the shelves the first day.

 

 2018-19 Annual Catalog News

The new 2018-2019 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog ordering period begins June 1, 2018.  If you have placed an order through me in the past six months you will receive a catalog in the mail for FREE! (thanks for your support of my home-based business!)

OR:

1. New Customers: Earn a free catalog by placing an order at my Online Store by April 20th and I will add you to my free catalog mailing list.  Hint: If you check the No Contact Box, I will not be able to send your catalog, because I will not be able to access your name or mailing address. 

2. Join my team: Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (choose what YOU want in your kit!) and get a Box of free catalogs with your kit!  You'll also receive the 2018-19 catalog with your first order in May! Find out more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator here. 

How to add a delightful embossed layer

Here's a fun This Little Piggy thank you card idea that has a delightful embossed layer as an extra detail. The Petal Pair embossing folders are a pack of two folders, one leaves (seen below) and the other floral in nature. 

The stamp set is quite fun and a bit unusual for a thank you card - think outside the box when crafting and try sets that are not normally used for a thank you theme like this one. 

Here's what was used to make this card - click on any of these product photos to link over to my online store:

This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$9.00

 

This Little Piggy thank you card

 Here's how how to make this delightful card: 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – This Little Piggy (143922)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Powder Pink (144244); Crumb Cake (120953)
• Stamp Pads – Powder Pink (144084); Crumb Cake (120953); Lemon Lime Twist (144086); Basic Black Archival Ink Pad (140931)
• Misc.- Big Shot (143263); Magnetic Platform (130658); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Whisper White 1/4” Organza Ribbon (145590); Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372); Aqua Painters (103954); Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (145656); Paper Snips (103579); Stampin' Trimmer (126889); Clear Block D (118485); Clear Block B (118486)

 

Measurements:  

• Powder Pink:  8 1/2” x 4 1/4”- score at 5 1/2” and fold in half for card base
• Crumb Cake: 5 1/2” x 2 1/2”
• Whisper White: 5 1/2” x 2 1/4”
• Powder Pink: 5 1/2” x 2”
• Crumb Cake: 1” x 3 3/4”
• Crumb Cake: 2 3/4” x 2 3/4” for circle die
• Whisper White: 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for circle die
• Whisper White: 2” x 2 1/2” to stamp & cut piggy

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Powder Pink card stock in half to create card base. 
2. Adhere 5 1/2” x 2 1/2” strip of Crumb Cake card stock to front of card.
3. Adhere 5 1/2” x 2 1/4” strip of Whisper White on top of the Crumb Cake layer.
4. Run the 5 1/2” x 2” piece of Powder Pink through the Big Shot with the Petal Pair embossing die. Glue on top of the Whisper White strip.
5. Use Paper Snips to flag end of 1” x 3 3/4” strip of Crumb Cake. Tie White Organza Ribbon on opposite end and tie a knot. Glue across centre front of card. 
6. Place 2 3/4” x 2 3/4” Crumb Cake card stock on magnetic platform and run through the Big Shot using the circle from Stitched Shapes Framelits dies. Glue onto card.
7. Repeat step 6, with the 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” Whisper White card stock using the circle die that is the next size down. Stamp image from “This Little Piggy” set with Basic Black ink (image will come off the top),. Colour the grass and dirt with Lemon Lime Twist and Crumb Cake ink and aqua painters. Glue Whisper White circle to centre of Crumb Cake circle. Stamp same image onto 2” x 2 1/2” Whisper White and colour with ink pads and aqua painters. Cut out the pig and place on white circle with Stampin' Dimensionals.
8. Stamp “Says Thanks” image onto Powder Pink card base with Basic Black Archival ink.

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How to make a quick and easy Easter card

Happy Easter everyone! Today I have a quick and easy Easter card idea using a few different Big Shot products. If you are going someplace for Easter dinner today you can make this Teeny Tiny Wishes card in a few minutes and take it along to thank your hostess. 

When creating your own card, think of Easter colors and coordinating designer series paper - a struggle for me to find a left over strip that had an Easter feel to it. 

Here's my card and don't miss my video tutorial underneath. Happy Easter everyone! 

Teeny Tiny Wishes Easter card

 

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
         Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 5" x 3 3/4"
         Delightful Daisy: 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
         Blushing Bride: 1 1/4" square
         Wisteria Wonder: 1 1/4" square
         Pear Pizzazz: 1 1/4" square

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Bloomin' Hearts thinlits (14-621), Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Stampin' Dimensionals,  SNAIL adhesive, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Cookie Cutter Builder punch (140396)

Here's my video - enjoy!