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Baby Swipe technique with tips & video! Plus retiring lists & colors.

They released the retiring lists from the Annual & Spring catalogs yesterday.  Here are the lists:

Here's the Annual Catalog retiring list: Download 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

And here is the Spring (January-April) retired list Download January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US Landscape

*There is a sale on some of these retiring items but the discounts do not start until April 4th. 

Here's a graphic on which colors are retiring. Go here to shop and get the items you need before they're gone! 

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Sad to say good bye to these colors: 

• Soft Suede 
• So Saffron
• Blushing Bride
• Mint Macaron
• Pear Pizzazz
• Pacific Point
• Mango Melody
• Rich Razzleberry
• Bermuda Bay
• Merry Merlot
• Sahara Sand

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Which are returning?

• Fresh Freesia!!
• Misty Moonlight
• Blueberry Bushel
• Berry Burst
• Lemon Lime Twist
• Lost Lagoon
• Pretty Peacock

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Have you ever done the baby swipe technique?  It's so fun; playing with baby wipes and ink refills is a bit addictive!  

I made this card for our March Team swap; the theme was to use a technique involving ink refills.  

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My colors include Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink and Black.  

Other products used:

• Potted Succulent dies for the greeting die-cut
• Dainty Delight dies – black die-cuts
• Penned Flowers dies for the scalloped edge
• Brass butterflies seen here

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Can you spot the shimmer?  I used the Pearlescent paper from the Annual Catalog.  See it here. 

It was the perfect sheen for this technique as the moist ink did not absorb quickly like it might for regular card stock. Glossy paper would also work well. 

After I added the color, I let it dry for an hour or so.  Then I textured it with one of the embossing folders in the 3D Basics pack seen here.  These are currently out of stock but they'll be back in May. 

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Below you can see the difference in my cards; especially the colors. One is soft and subtle and the other more vibrant.  This happens as you work with your baby wipe; the first few swipes are bold and the next few are much softer. 

Tips for success: 

• Fold and roll your baby wipe in a tube.  Hold it tightly and add a few drops of ink refills. 
• Add each color separately in a row.  I tend to add enough for about 1/2" of surface. 
• Start swiping off your paper and then onto it.  You can do straight swipes or get creative and add curves or swirls. Let dry.
• Shimmery, pearlescent or glossy works best. But you can do it on regular card stock too. 
• I suggest you use light to medium colors. 

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Notice the colors of the butterflies? I colored the Brass Butterflies with a Polished Pink blends marker for the left card.  I wasn't sure I liked it or not so left them uncolored for my swap cards.  

Watch the video here or click on the image below to see this technique. It's the last technique I share in the video. 

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March Specials:

See the new Online Exclusives here! 

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See the Jan-Apr 2023 Last Chance list here *sale prices start April 4th 

See the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance list here

Get a free class kit with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

I have three left! *after that you'll receive a pack of 10 handmade cards! 

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• Flowing Flowers; a beautiful OSW set of cards. Pre-cut Kit or Tutorial options

  February 15, 2022

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  Today is the last day to opt in to get this card kit to go.

  These pretty cards are made with my Easy 8 Card Wonder template & tutorial.  It's super quick & easy to make 8 fabulous cards.  

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  I chose to use Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy & Bermuda Bay. It's available as a kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial here.  The tutorial includes directions for 4 different sets of cards; all using this wonderful template. 

  The kit to go is the best deal; it includes the stamp set, printed template on White CS & the pre-cut cards. Contact me here to order it. 

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  This kit is $46 with shipping & includes the following:

  • the Flowing Flowers red rubber stamp set
  • the printed OSW template on 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock (cut on the printed lines!)
  • all pre-cut & punched pieces for the 8 finished cards
  • the PDF tutorial ($15 value)

  It does not include stamped images or textured CS. You will need inks, adhesives, gems & a paper trimmer to finish them. 

  Optional add-ons:

   Add on another $25 in product and choose a free Sale-a-Bration choice!

  Or choose the PDF tutorial here.

  This tutorial includes the following:

  • Step by step directions 
  • photos of each card (40 cards!)
  • measurements and supplies for 4 different sets of cards! 
  • the 8 card wonder template you can print out or use as a measuring guide

  *Order this kit by February 15th!

  • Get more than 1 kit to go & save money! Click here to email me and I'll combine shipping.
  • Order all 3 of my February card kits and choose a free Sale-a-Bration item! 
  • See my All Together kit to go here.  The Hello Ladybug kit to go here. 

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• Happy Valentine’s Day! Do you have a favorite??

  February 14, 2022

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  Happy Valentine's Day!  

  I shared this on FB last night and hoped you would to pick a favorite too!  I'm curious what the top pink Stampin' Up! color is….

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  I have a ton of Valentine's swaps I want to share with you too.  Most of these are made by my stamping friends. I cannot give credit to all of them as their post-it or business card was lost as my local customers browsed through them.  

  My friend Susie Wood made this adorable Hello Ladybug card.  She used the Checks & Dots embossing folder on the Red layer. 

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  This next one features the Nuts & Bolts stamp set & is made by Julie Davison.  

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  This cute card lost it's post-it so I cannot give credit.  I love how the panels are cut apart but the Sweet Talk designer paper still shows it's pattern.  

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  This next card was made by Jodi Reinert and features the Love & Happiness bundle seen here.  Love the textures! 

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  This next card is so cute!!  It was also made by my friend Susie Wood. I love the chalkboard effect of stamping on Black with White Craft ink.  Nuts & Bolts is the stamp set & the Gingham embossing folder was used on the background. 

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  Lastly is a sweet card made by Jennifer Cotton.  She used the Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Sweet Conversations stamp set.  

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• Surprise! There’s an extra FREE stamp set in March’s ‘Beyond the Horizon’ kit!

  February 12, 2022

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  The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit for March includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. And paper pieces that perfectly coordinate with the amazing New Horizons Suite Collection seen here in the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog.

  Don’t forget the extra FREE stamp set in March (yes—that’s two stamp sets in one kit!) as our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our wonderful Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

  Details on this kit: 

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set is perfect for any occasion. With sentiments that say “thanks”, “hello”, “thinking of you,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this stamp set year round.
  • And don't forget; this month’s kit comes with a BONUS stamp set for FREE! *value of $18

  There will be a change in Paper Pumpkin pricing going forward.  Here's what Stampin' Up! has recently stated:

  Despite Covid’s continued strain on the global economy, Stampin’ Up! has been working diligently to maintain the lowest possible price for our Paper Pumpkin subscription box, including absorbing costs to prevent price increases. However, as we continue to see greater cost increases to raw materials, shipping, and overhead, we have made the decision to increase pricing in order to maintain the high quality and value of the monthly kit. On 1 March 2022, Paper Pumpkin kits will see a slight increase in price. 

  But, there is a way to get the current prices for Paper Pumpkin and save money going forward.  Prepaid codes–both redeemed and unredeemed–purchased before the 1 March price change will maintain their full value. No additional payment will be required.

  So here's my suggestion for you:

  Purchase a pre-paid subscription in February for 3 month, 6 months, or 12 months and get it at the current lower price for that entire time period! Go here to order yours.

  Here's the pricing through February:

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  Plus with a pre-paid subscription you can earn free Sale-a-Bration choices at the same time.  It's a WIN WIN choice! 

  And besides the free Sale-a-Bration choice you'll also receive free gifts (Gingham embossing folder & a calendar kit!) from me with your online order in February. See details below. 

  Watch this short video to see what is included in each kit:

  Top reasons to get our Paper Pumpkin kits:

  1. You are in full control over which kits you receive. You can skip a month at any time! 
  2. There are videos for each month's kit!  See them all here. 
  3. You'll get over 10 bonus/alternative projects from me each month!
  4. Each kit comes with an ink spot & a stamp set. 
  5. The kits are all inclusive; nothing else is needed to create the projects but a scissors. 
  6. There are FB groups where people share alternative projects each month. 
  7. The kits are perfect for quick projects with no prep or extra work. 
  8. It's a fun surprise each month!  But they share hints before the kit mails too!

  Here's the bonus project I created with the Hugs & Kisses February kit.  It's so fun to use the elements in the kit to create something fun & different!

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  Here's a graphic showing most of the alternative projects my subscribers received:

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  Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

  It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

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