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Beautiful swaps with NEW products!


We held out Team card swap Saturday and I want to share some of these awesome swaps they made. Our theme was to use new catalog products. This swap was ‘shoebox’ style so we made each other’s cards in person. I love shoebox swaps!

Tracey created this special card using the new Peaceful Pine in color. She paired it with Cloud Cover and Berry Burst here.

Look at that stamped panel; it is NOT designer paper! She stamped it because she loves to create with our stamps. And she finds it fun to create unique color combos too. She used the stamps from the Boutique Blossoms bundle seen here.

The Heirloom Boutique suite is one that Stampin’ Up! says will remain current for a year! I love knowing this; it helps when you join swaps and post projects for customers.

Here I stamped the outline image in 1st generation ink and the inside of the flower and leaves in 2nd generation ink. *that means stamped off once.

A fabulous card Tracey!

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And here is Lori’s neat pop-up fun fold card:

It had three layered panels that pop up from the card front. Very cool!
It also features the Bloom Boutique suite seen here. It was hard to get a good photo of this fun fold card that she cased from Susan Campfield. The die-cuts on the front are cut from the new 2026-28 In Color Pearlized Specialty paper seen here.

Here are the measurements:

Card Base 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
Flaps – center is 3″ X 5 3/4″ score at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 5″
top & bottom flaps 3/4″ X 5 3/4″ score at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 5″
Inside panel of DSP 2 1/2″ X 5 1/4″
DSP – middle is 2 3/4″ X 2 1/2″, top & bottom 1/2″ X 2 1/2″, left & right 1/2″ X 5 1/4″, sides 1/2″ X 2 3/4″, corners 1/2″ square

What a special card she made!

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Next is another special fancy fold card featuring the Bloom Boutique specialty designer paper; this one is created by Kim.

She featured the All Aflutter punch bundle seen here. I’m so happy we have a new butterfly punch again!

Her card is a spinner card using Baker’s Twine. It’s fun to set up a card like this so when the recipient removed the card from the envelope the circle spins. You simply wind it up before inserting it in your envelope. So cool!

We added stamped & punched butterflies all over this card; using the newest In Colors. The inside polka dot DSP panel is from the new Painted Patterns 12 X 12″ DSP seen here. It’s available in most of our color families!

Before the string is added to the crease of the fold you’ll cut the larger circle from the front. She has so many layers on her card; it can be tricky to get the circle die-cut ‘cut’ through the layers. We ran it back and forth the Cut & Emboss machine but it did cut!

It’s an amazing card Kim!

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  • Easter Bunny Floating Panel card with a free project sheet & video tutorial!


    We made this sweet card at my March Card Clubs – it features the Easter Bunny bundle.  This bundle is currently unavailable.  you can get the Easter Bunny stamp set now but the Bunny punch is returning in May. 

    It's a Floating Panel fun fold card; one of my current favorite folds lately.  It's both fun to make and easy to create too!  

    My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss and Daffodil Delight.   Below you'll see the baby version. I gave my gals the choice of Easter or baby.  

    The greetings for the baby card are from Charming Sentiments. Click here for the PDF project sheet for measurements & products used. 

    I used a variety of products on this card: 

    • Stamps – Easter Bunny, Charming Sentiments
    • Ink – Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss
    • Paper – Fresh Freesia, Daffodil, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Tea Boutique, Butterfly Kisses, Flowers & More host
    • Other – Basic Borders dies, Cane Weave 3D folder, Dimensionals, Brass Butterflies 

    Do you see his little cottontail? I tore off a piece from a cotton ball and rolled it into a ball. It's adhered with out Multipurpose liquid glue.   

    Here are the measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2". Scraps for bunny & circle punch. Two strips 1/2" X 1 1/2" for the floating panel hinges
      • DSP pieces four pieces at 1 1/4" X 4"
      • White front square 2 3/4", inside 5 1/4" X 4"
      • Blackberry Bliss square 2 7/8"
      • Greeting strips 3/4" X 3 1/2"

    Here's a tip on the Floating panel:  You need just two pieces of card stock about 1/2" X 2 1/2". Fold them in half and adhere to the center fold; one on each side.  Your front panel is adhered to this. 

    *Watch the video below (or click here) where I share the tips on creating this card; it's the second project of 4! 

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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! 

    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

    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.  

    My colors include Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink and Black.  

    Other products used:

    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. 

    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. 

    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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    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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  • The Retired List is here; while supplies last! See which colors are coming back and which are leaving


    Stampin' Up! just released the retiring list and we now know which of our colors are leaving us.  Remember these items are while supplies last!  

    There is a sale on some of the retired products but the discount will not kick in until April 4th.  

    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


    They announced they would do a color refresh with the new Annual catalog this year.  This keeps our color line fresh, on trend & up to date.

    Watch this fabulous video on our new color line!!

    Here's the list of retiring colors:

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


    Returning Colors:

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

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    *current host code: EWJYEGFV

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