Retiring Colors/Returning Colors/New Colors

I’ve just seen a sneak peek of the new color palette and I’m so excited. I can’t wait to share the full catalog PDF with you Tuesday, April 4. Stay tuned!

Be sure to watch the above video to get a peek! 

In the meantime, here are some lists:

Retiring Colors 

If you love these, be sure to stock up on ink refills, card stock, Stampin’ Blends (if applicable), Stampin’ Write Markers, and Designer Series Paper containing these colors. Some of these may be discounted beginning April 4. However, if you really want/need this particular colors, I urge you to order sooner rather than later.

  • Bermuda Bay
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mango Melody
  • Merry Merlot
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pacific Point
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • Sahara Sand
  • Soft Suede
  • So Saffron
  • Evening Evergreen
  • Soft Succulent
  • Polished Pink
  • Pale Papaya

Returning/New Colors: Available with the catalog launch May 2

  • Blueberry Bushel
  • Fresh Freesia
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Lemon Lime Twist
  • Berry Burst 
  • Pretty Peacock
  • Misty Moonling
  • Azure Afternoon
  • Bubble Bath
  • Lemon Lolly
  • Pecan Pie

New 2023-2025 In Colors: Available with catalog launch May 2

  • Copper Clay
  • Wild Wehat
  • Bobho Blue
  • Moody Mauve
  • Pebbled Path

Last Chance List and Retiring Lists Released

There’s lots of new product on the horizon with the launch of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog on May 2. To make room for brand-new goodies, some of it must go.

It may seem overwhelming, so please contact me to help you dig through it, if needed. I’m here to help! There are two lists: One for the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and one for the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. 

**Please note: Some of the items on the list are discounted up to 60 percent off. These discounted prices are not effective until April 4.

Click here to see the list of retiring products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

Click here to see the list of retiring products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.

Two important notes:

  • The Stamparatus is being retired. If you haven’t purchased this awesome stamp positioning tool, be sure to grab it before it’s gone, as well as its accessories.
  • You’ll notice all of the Stampin’ Write Markers are also being retired in ALL colors. We’ll be getting a new design in the new catalog.

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Kim

 

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Silly Goose Shaker Card

Silly Goose Shaker Card

Who doesn’t love a shaker card? They’re a fun and interactive card for kids and adults alike.

In today’s post, I share a cute shaker card using Stampin’ Up!”s whimsical Silly Goose stamp set (from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog) and the Radiating Stitches Dies. (Find these brand-new dies on the Online Exclusives, not available in catalogs.) Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to see step-by-step directions for creating this card at home. 

Silly Goose Shaker Card

  • Melon Mambo cardstock base, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 , scored at 4 1/4
  • Night of Navy 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ cut with the largest Radiating Stitches Dies. Die cut the center with the next largest Radiating Stitches Dies. Remove the center. Use this as the window for the shaker card.
  • Melon Mambo cardstock (4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″) die cut with Stitched Rectangle Dies. Die cut center with next size smaller Stitched Rectangle Dies. Layer over top of Night of Navy window.
  • Window Sheet measuring 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
  • Basic White measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2″
  • Sparkle and Shine Sequin Assortment
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Goose image stamped with Memento and colored with Stampin’ Blends.

Looking for other ways to use the Radiating Stitches Dies? Click here to see another card idea.

How-To Video

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or other paper crafting projects. 

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Easter Bunny Treat Bags

Stamp It Blog Hop Easter

Welcome to Team Stamp It’s March Blog Hop. We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature all things Easter. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop and leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontent. You could win the Classic Letters Stamp Set, an online exclusive.

Easter Bunny Treat Bags

Easter Bunny Treat Bags

When I think Easter, I think Easter baskets and chocolate treats. In today’s post, I share some fun Easter Bunny Treat Bags using Stampin’ Up!’s:

  • Easter Bunny Stamp Set. Find it on page 52 of Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2023 Mini Catalog
  • Country Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, January-April 2023 Mini Catalog
  • Specialty Vellum 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, January-April 2023 Mini Catalog
  • Peekaboo Treat Bags, Annual Catalog, page 40. You receive 10 bags (five white and five Kraft) for $10.
  • Dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies, Annual Catalog

Decorate these fun bags with any stamp sets and patterned paper and fill with your treat of choice. I created one bag with Balmy Blue and another with Petal Pink Country Gingham Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Easter Bunny Stamp Set

I stamped the bunny from the stamp set with Memento Ink, colored with Petal Pink and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends, and then hand cut with a paper snips.

Stampin' Up! Peekaboo Treat Bags

Click here to see another post showing examples of how to use these versatile bags. 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you love these bags and think of other ways you can decorate them.

Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment with the hashtag #stampitcontest. You could win the Classic Letters Stamp Set.

Congrats to last month’s winner: Sharlene Mainland.

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Click on the links below to visit all of the blogs.

Blog Hop Index

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Radiating Stitches Dies Easter Card

Radiating Stitches Dies Easter Card

Looking for a super cute and super easy Easter card? In today’s post, I combine Stampin’ Up!’s Easter Bunny stamp set with the Radiating Stitches Dies to share a sweet card. Find the stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. Look at the Online Exclusives to find these brand-new dies. You won’t find them in any catalog, so visit this link to view and purchase them. Be sure to watch the video below to see a preview.

Radiating Stitches Dies Easter Card

  • Thick Basic White Card base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
  • Balmy Blue design from Country Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper
  • Basic White Card Stock (5 1/2 x 4 1/4) die cut with largest rectangle from Radiating Stitches Dies
  • Seven circles die cut with smallest circle from Radiating Stitches Dies
  • Die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies from circle design, Vellum Basics 12 x 12 Specialty
  • Rabbit stamped and colored with Petal Pink and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut (sorry, no punch for this rabbit!)
  • Petal Pink heat embossed with white embossing powder and punched with the Banners Pick a Punch

Click here to see another video showing a cute Easter card created with the same stamp set.

Dies Easter Card Video

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Kim

Easter Bunny Card Product List

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Ginkgo Branch Free Tutorial

Ginkgo Branch Free Tutorial

Do you like to stretch the limits of a bundle? If you’re like me, you love it when you can use a stamp set and the coordinating dies for more than one reason. The Ginkgo Branch Bundle has been on my craft table for the last couple of weeks. Initially, it looks as if it’s geared only toward thinking of you and sympathy cards. And, it works great for that. Click here to see a post that showcases three of these cards using this bundle.

But I’ve also used it to create birthday cards. See another example here. And, today, I share a free birthday card tutorial featuring the Ginkgo Branch Bundle. Please enjoy the step-by-step instructions for creating this gorgeous, handmade birthday card. 

Ginkgo Branch Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Peaceful Moments (151595)
  • PAPER – Tahitian Tide Cardstock (159261), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White Cardstock (159276), 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper (159246), Country Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (DSP) (160388)
  • INK – Versamark (102283)
  • OTHER – Ginkgo Branch Dies (160468), Tahitian Tide 1/8” Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Enamel Dot Essentials (160751), Basics Embossing Powder (155554), Heat Tool (129053), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Tahitian Tide Cardstock — 8 ½” x 5 ½” (scored at 4 ¼”) and 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • Tahitian Tide Glimmer Paper – 4 ¼” x 3 ¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
  • Petal Pink Cardstock – 2” x 2”
  • DSP – 5 ¼” x 4” (Petal Pink design), 4” x 3” (a different Petal Pink design)
  • Ribbon – 12”

Instructions:

  • Die cut the open flower die from the Ginkgo Branch Bundle from the Tahitian Tide Glimmer Paper.
  • Attach to Petal Pink 4” x 3” DSP panel by placing Glue Dots beneath the solid flowers.
  • Glue this piece to the Tahitian Tide 4 ¼” 3 ¼” piece.
  • Wrap the ribbon around this layer and tie a bow.
  • Stamp the birthday sentiment in Versarmark on the 2” x 2” square and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Die cut with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the sentiment on top of the leaves die cut and ribbon on the right-hand side, as shown above.
  • Attach the 5 ¼” x 4” DSP to the card front.
  • Place the image layer on the card front with your choice of adhesive.
  • Add three white Enamel Dot Essentials to the card front with the Take Your Pick Tool.
  • Adhere the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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