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

March 30, 2023

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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Fast but fabulous Flowing Flowers card kit to go with my Easy 8 Card Wonder template

January 26, 2022
I created these pretty cards on last week's FB Live. I used the Flowing Flowers stamp set in a unique set of colors.

This stamp set was one of my top picks in the Spring catalog. Not just because it's flowers, but because of the Distinktive images and pretty greetings. Look!

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Here's a link to the live video where I made a totally different set of cards using the same OSW template. I created it a few years ago and love trying it with different stamp sets. I find it's a fabulous way to get beautiful cards made quickly without a lot of measuring.

**Did you know that my Team members get all of my tutorials free? They receive every single one I make – at least 3-5 a month! We met on Sunday night via Zoom and many of us used the Easy 8 Card Wonder to make our cards. So fun to visit while we stamped!! Ask me about the Starter Kit deal & joining my Flowerbug's Team.

Here is the 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of basic White card stock that I stamped using the images in the Flowing Flowers stamp set.

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I did do a little 'surgery' on one of the stamps (seen the flower in the first photo above). I cut the leaves and the spatter part away from the main flower so I could stamp them in different colors. I know I'll use this stamp so much more this way. I used our Paper Snips to do it. I encourage you to try this on your stamps; it's scary but so worth it!

Here is one of the cards made with my template. *These three pieces were cut on the printed lines on the reverse side. No measuring!!

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You have a few choices if you want to make cards like these:
- Get the template & PDF tutorial here in my Shop. It's called the Easy 8 Card Wonder and includes directions for 4 different sets of cards & color combos. $15 *Click here to see my other OSW's. Plus once you purchase it, you will get an email every time I update the tutorial with new color combos & stamp sets!
- Reserve a pre-cut kit to go by Feb 15th. Contact me here. I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it all. The kits are sent out at the end of February via Priority Mail. It's $46 with shipping.
The Kit to go includes:
- the Flowing Flowers 9 piece stamp set
- a printed template on 8 1/2" X 11" Basic White CS
- pre-cut & punched pieces for all 8 cards
- the free PDF tutorial sent in an email
- You will need your own ink (I used Navy, Daffodil, Bermuda Bay & Coastal Cabana), adhesives & gems.
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You can see the video here where I show how the template is used. I created a different group of cards using this Easy 8 Card Wonder template.

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Masterful Monochromatic Floral Swap cards by my Flowerbugs

January 25, 2022
Today is the last of the pretty monochromatic cards my Flowerbug's gals made for our January swap. The theme was a challenge for some but others found it easy. Have you made a monochromatic card before? If not try it!

This first card was made by Tracey using the Meadow dies in Blushing Bride & White.

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There are so many beautiful details!
- All of these flowers, butterfly & greeting dies are from the Meadow dies seen here. They're cut from White, Bushing Bride & Vellum CS
- The texture is from the Bark 3D embossing folder seen here.
- She sponged on one of the die-cuts and the textured piece too.
- The greeting is heat embossed using White embossing powder
Next is a card made by Ginny using the Color & Contour bundle seen here. She chose to use the In Color Pale Papaya.

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The designer paper is from our 6 X 6" In Color assorted DSP pack seen here. Did you know we have patterned paper in each of our Stampin' Up! colors! I love how easy it is to coordinate our products with our color line. It just makes me happy!

Next is a card Candace made using the new Sale-a-Bration free bundle called Friendly Hello seen here.

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Here are the details:
- Her colors are Blushing Bride & Flirty Flamingo. She stamped her flowers on both the greeting circle and the Blushing Bride card base.
- She used the Basic Border dies to trim off the front edge for a stitched detail.
- The striped DSP is on the inside of the card. It's from the Host Pattern Party DSP
- She textured the larger circle with the new Gingham embossing folder.
- The ribbon is our new Frayed White ribbon in the Jan-June catalog.
I hope you've enjoyed seeing my talented Flowerbug's Team swaps this month. I love seeing their style & what they create for our optional swaps.

If you've ever thought about joining Stampin' Up! I hope you'll consider getting the Starter Kit and joining my Team. We have a wonderful group that is kind, creative & awesome in every way! Our Team FB group is super active with shares, optional challenges, prizes, online meetings & so much more.

Right now the starter kit includes 2 FREE stamp sets of your choice.

You can pick out $125 in product of your choice & the additional 2 free stamp sets all for $99 plus FREE SHIPPING! Click here to get the Starter kit deal.

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Sunshine & Rainbows Bridge Fun Fold cards – Live video tonight!!

January 24, 2022
We're making these bright & happy Fun Fold cards tonight during Stamp with Me Live. Gather your supplies & stamp along with me! It's tonight, Monday January 24th at 7:30 pm CT. click here to join in or to watch.

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The Sunshine & Rainbows DSP is one of the happiest group of papers I've seen in awhile. It's 6 X 6" in size and one of the free choices during our Sale-a-Bration promotion through February 28th. It's free with any $50 order; see it here. Pair it with the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle (seen here) to add additional patterns and rainbow-themed greetings.

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Every few weeks on Monday nights I host a Stamp with Me Live where you can stamp along with me, using whatever products you already own. *I share the products & measurements 2 days before the Live on my FB Page. (see them below)

Did you know there are prizes?? After the video I post a 'Let's Share' post where you can share a photo of your cards. Ikeep it open for 2 weeks & draw a door prize among those posted.

Here are both versions I made:

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Here are the measurements & supplies needed:

– Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"; scored at 4 1/4". We'll cut the sides during the Live. Have your paper cutter handy.

– DSP – 2 pieces at 7/8" X 4", 1 piece at 3" X 4" (I used Sunshine & Rainbows Sale-a-Bration)

– 1 or 2 pieces of CS for the horizontal piece – 1 1/8" X 5 1/2" & 1" X 5 1/2"

– punches or dies for greetings/accents

– Stamps & ink (Special Moments SAB stamp set & Navy ink)

I hope you join me! For those who are not on Facebook the video will be posted later. Or see it on my YouTube channel later this week.

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Details:
- I used the new Brilliant Rainbow dies for that colorful rainbow. It is cut out of this Sunshine & Rainbows DSP! It coordinates wonderfully!
- I stamped the greeting from the Special Moments stamp set (Free during SAB) on our new Cloud Punch.
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January Specials:

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and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

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*click here to order

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

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