I am working my way through the Retiring / Last Chance list and making cards with some that I think are especially cute. Today’s card is from one of those stamp sets. The We’ll Walrus Be Friends set. It is adorable and works for any age groupl
This card is also playing along with the Global Design Project Sketch Challenge 238. Here is the sketch for the challenge.
I love playing with the shading for the background. I used the Blueberry Bushel Ink and the sponge roller to do the background. The walrus is stamped in Gray Granite Ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends, as is the water and iceburg.
The ribbon is another on the Retiring / Last Chance List. It is the Gray Granite Texture Weave Ribbon. This is an awesome ribbon and is available in Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade. I have used all three and will be sad to see them go.
The sentiment is one solid sentiment, not the two separate ones I show. I used the Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Write Marker and colored and stamped the top part, cleaned the stamp and then colored and stamped the bottom part. They are punched using the Classic Label Punch and then put back into the end to make the flag tip.
To finish, I used the Stampin’ Write Marker and “flicked” the tip into the lid to put a bit of splatter across the card. I also added some of the clear enamel dots for some added texture.
I really appreciate you checking in today and hope you will come back tomorrow.
Below are links to the two Retiring or Last Chance Lists. Keep in mind, a Bundle may retire, but the stamp set and dies or punch can still carry over. So look for the individual item. Also, all of the Stampin’ Blends are not retiring. It is only that in the new catalog, they will be sold in the combo pack only. The only ones retiring are the 2018-2020 In Color ones.
You may also click on the Shop Now on my Menu bar and be taken to my online store. There you can see all of the Retiring / Last Chance items as well as all other products.
Annual Catalog Retiring List. Click on the pdf to get the full list.
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I have a lot of Designer Series Paper as I am sure you know. I use it on almost all of my cards. This time of year I begin to panic that I have too much with the Annual Catalog winding down. I had the idea of going through the papers and doing a card using each of the packages. Silly me, that really isn’t going to put a dent in it!!! 🙂
I love the From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper. So it was one of the first packages I picked up. At first you may think it is only for romance or valentine. I do not really think so. It is for any card that comes from the heart.
I saw the sentiment in the Special Someone stamp set and just knew it was a perfect one for our current situation. I think we all need some healing, even if we have not been sick. The Special Someone stamp set has a matching set of dies that came out after the stamp set. I really hope they carry over to the next Annual Catalog. These critters are so adorable.
I stamped the squirrel and then masked the bottom section of the balloon. It was too long for the layer I was planning. I then used the Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Write Marker to make the little loop through his hand. The balloon is stamped and then cut out for a bit of depth.
The sentiment is in two pieces as I have them. I just cut them out with the Classic Label Punch and staggered them in the corner. You can see the left end is the normal Classic Label punched end. The right side I put back into the end of the punch to get the flag look.
The two different DSP are both from the From My Heart DSP. I love using companion pieces to compliment each other.
It may not seem so, but the Mini Catalog and the Annual Catalog are both coming to an end. June is not too far away. The Retiring List should be out around the first of the month. If there are any products from either catalog still on your wish list, now is the time to order. Especially the outgoing In Colors, they tend to go quickly.
I know there are products that are on the Not Orderable List due to the shipping slow down from China. I will let you know as soon as I do when items are available again.
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Today I am sharing the card I made for a friend who lost her doggy best friend a few weeks ago. Our pets are family to a lot of us and it is so hard to say goodbye.
I love the HappyTails stamp set for so many reasons. This sentiment is one of the main reasons! It is so true. All of the stamps I used are from this one stamp set. I love when I can make cards from just one set.
I paired the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper with my favorite Stampin’ Up! color, Seaside Spray. I added Rococo Rose as the complimentary color for more of a pink than the Purple Posy would have given. Although I love that color and used those colors in a card last week. You can click on the GALLERY button at the top of my page to see all of the projects I have blogged.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you have the opportunity to get some crafting of any kind in while you are in the Stay At Home mode.
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I have fallen into the not knowing what day it is. I have been working on projects the last few weeks and have several ready to go. They are just not blogged about. So sorry for being late on this early Monday morning.
I have had some different treats in mind for the sweet Printed Gusseted Cello Bags. These bags are adorable and are part of the Birthday Bonanza Suite of Products. A large variety of items will fit in them. For me it was all about the tag. Here is my Sweet Treat for you.
And here is a closer look at the tag.
This was a very quick project, which I love! But it is also great for leftover designer paper. I have used the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper. For the flap, I used Terracotta Tile Card Stock to fold over the top of the bag and secured with a hand held stapler. Any desk stapler will do for this. I then layered a piece of the DSP over top of the card stock and secured it with multipurpose glue.
The tag is from the Bonanza Dies. I cut the tag itself from Thick Whisper White card stock. I placed a strip of the DSP ,that had been cut from sizing the flap layer, across the center of the tag. I used the dies to cut a sweet koala bear from the DSP and added him with some dimensionals.
The sentiment is from the Little LadyBug stamp set from Sale-A-Bration. The word bubbles are from the Bonanza Dies as well.
To finish the tag, I added Gray Granite Textile Weave Ribbon through the tag hole . I wanted a little extra, so added a piece of the Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ ribbon and tied a bow around the larger ribbon. The tag is secured to the bag topper with a couple of dimensionals. I thought the tag itself could be a cute little bookmark as well. I have used this tag previously and folded it for a gift tag. You can see that project HERE
Thank you for stopping in today. I hope you can smile from this cute little koala. I wish I could send one to all of you. As an old Stampin’ Up! stamp said “Keep Calm and Stamp On” !
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Today is the last day of Sale-A-Bration. I am sad to see these great products, that we can earn FREE, going away. Double check your wish lists and see if you need just one more order today!
I have a cute Easter Fun Fold to share today. I also have my first ever Video!!!!! I have said several times in my posts that I would do a video for some cards and I never had. Well, now I have. I hope you will let me know what you think. I still need to get some lighting so I do not have the shadows. I know I am my worst critic, but please share your thoughts.
The Easter Fun Fold is using the Welcome Easter stamp set and SAB Small Blooms punch as well as the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper.
Base card is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, scored at 2 1/4 and 6 1/4 (It ends up as 5 1/2 X 4 instead of 4 1/4)
NOTE: The two “flaps” are the same measurements, it does not matter which you choose as the top.
Front flap bases are 5 1/4 X 2 ( you need 2)
Front DSP is 5 X 1 3/4 ( you need 2)
Inside card is 3 1/2 X 4 3/4
When securing bottom flap to hold inside card, lay the card in place before peeling off the Tear & Tape to secure the flap. This ensures you have room to easily slide the card in and out. If you are adding a gift card, lay it down there as well prior to securing.
Thank you for stopping in today. If you have any questions, please let me know. I would be happy to assist you.
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Today’s card is a little humor and little Get Well. I laugh every time I look at the Back On Your Feet stamp set. The critters are just adorable and the sayings match perfectly. Sadly, I have only used it a few times. A Friend had an accident last week so I knew this was the set to pull out.
I love Mr. Turtle and his facial expression! And when I was looking for the proper background paper, I saw this and knew I had found the proper one. With the bruising in mind, that was what I saw in this paper. When the bruises turn all of those exciting blues and greens, with a purple added in! Yes, my friend has those.
This paper is from the See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper. It is another of my “back side of the paper” finds. The front , sort of embossed, side would have worked also, but I liked this one a bit better. Plus it had the green I used for the turtle.\
Thank you for stopping in today! I very much appreciate it and hope you are having a good day.
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The Ultimate Bundle is the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. During Sale-A-Bration you get the extra value for your $99.00. If you have a wish list or are ready to place an order and it totals close to 99.00, please read this first.
There is NO OBLIGATIONS to do anything beyond ordering the kit. You pay $99.00 + tax and receive $125.00 of your choice of products + any stamp set from the annual or mini catalog (the most expensive one is the Well Said set with a $45.00 price) + the Mini Paper Cutter, a $26.50 value + the 6X6 DSP sampler pack (48 sheets of DSP) an $11.50 value + a Paper Pumpkin Kit with a value of $22.00 + FREE Shipping which is usually 10% of the order and would add another $23.00 value here. This equals over $230.00 value + business supplies added in at no cost. That is an awesome deal!! And you never have to purchase another thing. But while you are trying it out, and you have until the end of July before your trial period runs out, you are part of my Team! As well as my upline’s team. We have Facebook groups to share our projects and assist each other. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
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