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Retiring items on the Last Chance list & info on discontinued items & price changes

Today I'm sharing lots of information on the upcoming Annual Catalog plus the retiring items.  

The new Annual Catalog goes live on May 1st. The current Annual & Spring Catalogs retire April 30th. 

These retiring items are now while supplies last. Some items are discounted but the discounts do not start until April 9th.   

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However I wanted you to have the list beforehand because some of these products will already be gone once the list goes live.  So now is your chance to get the items on your 'gotta have it' list.  

Click here for the Annual Catalog last chance list PDF. Here's the Annual Catalog list in Excel format

Click here  for the Spring Catalog last chance list PDF. 

I thought I'd mention a few items from the Annual catalog that I am surprised are retiring & will dearly miss:

• Vanilla Envelopes & Vanilla Thick card stock
• Vellum card stock
• Double Oval punch – a big favorite!
• Basic Border dies
• Scalloped Contour dies

Please remember to grab any of the In Color items that are retiring. This set of colors was a favorite of many. These could run out of stock at any time. 

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We all dislike seeing price increases.  But like everything else these days some prices are going up in the new Annual Catalog. Costs are rising everywhere and Stampin' Up! has to raise there's to stay solvent. There are many companies that are struggling or closing and I'm happy to say that SU is still in good shape and in no danger of closing. I'm so glad they are proactive! 

Below is a list of items where prices are increasing.  I tell you this now so you can stock up while the prices are lower.  Remember to use the host code links below when ordering. 

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• Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

  October 15, 2020

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  Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap.  They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!  

  First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now.  This Designer paper is on sale right now.  Click here to see all 15 papers! 

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  Measurements:

  • Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
  • Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
  • Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
  • White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"

  Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.  

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  Measurements: 

  • Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
  • Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
  • White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
  • Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3" 

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  I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards.  I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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• Gift Wrapped Fun Fold card!

  October 14, 2020

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  Look at this super cute Fun Fold card featuring the Gift Wrapped bundle seen here! 

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  I LOVE the bright, eye-catching colors she choose; Granny Apple Green & Poppy Parade.  Can you see that she used both the Light & Dark colors in these Blends markers?  

  She also used the Wink of Stella on the punched bow and 'ribbon' on the front. See that cute baby tag?  That's part of the punch too! 

  Can you see how the front flap catches on the greeting on the left?  Love this! 

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  Measurements: 

  • Granny Apple Green 4 1/4" X 8 1/4" and 3" X 6" scored at 3" and two 1/2" X 2 3/4" strips and a 1" X 1 1/4" piece for the greeting layer
  • Poppy Parade 2 3/4" square
  • Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4" plus a 2 3/4" square for inside the smaller flip area and scraps for the Tasteful Labels die-cut, and ribbon punches. 

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• Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!

  October 13, 2020

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  Have you ever tried Block Stamping?  If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!  

  I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday.  You can watch the replay below.  Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here. 

  I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made.  I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique. 

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  The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set.  The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2".  I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint. 

  You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card.  Quick & easy! 

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  This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

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  Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below. 

  I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack.  The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight.  The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square – a scrap I had. 

  Tips on the Clear Block Technique:

  • Use a light color of ink
  • Choose a block that fits on your card stock
  • Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
  • Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing. 
  • Alcohol dries faster than water 
  • Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz! 
  • Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers

   

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