Happy Easter!
I wanted to pop in today to wish you a very Happy Easter!
These beautiful eggs were decorated by my granddaughter, Audrey! What child doesn’t love decorating eggs??
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Tip of the Day
When I’m crafting, it looks like a tornado went over my table. An idea will pop into my head and I immediately put down what’s in my hand and grab something else. Are you the same way? Unfortunately when it’s time to clean up, I end up with a few stray pieces, and I have no idea where they go. I’ve had this problem with Big Shot Framelits and Thinlits, especially the small pieces! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself, “Oh no, what set does this belong to???”
No more!! The other day as I was cleaning up, I realized that the number of the set is on each piece!!!!! How did I never realize this? It would have saved me so much time. Definitely a tip I wanted to pass on to you. I’d like to think I’m not the only one who wasn’t aware of this!!
The Retirement sale is in full swing and many products are already gone. Products from the Annual and Occasions catalog are included in this sale and everything is while supplies last, except for stamps which are guaranteed until May 22nd and then they go on while supplies last status. The Occasions catalog is available until May 31st but if a product is on the list, it still follows the same rules as above. Order early so you aren’t disappointed.
I’ve had a few questions about the Basic Pearls and Basic Rhinestones. They have sold out but they will be returning in the new catalog in new sizes! Yay!!!
There are two ways to check out the retiring products:
- Click here to see pictures and prices at my Stampin’ Up! online store.
- Click here for a PDF which includes a list of the products and the page numbers where they can be located in the catalogs.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Click here to place an order!
Projects That Feature Retiring Products
Today I thought I’d share projects that I’ve shown on my blog in the last year that feature retiring products!
Please note: All retiring stamps can be ordered up until until May 22nd and then, while supplies last. Everything else on the retirement list is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (ribbon, Big Shot accessories, punches, etc.). See what’s retiring here!
Delicate Ornament Thinlits 20% off! $29.00 $23.20
Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper 20% off! $11.00 $8.80
Helping Me Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set
You’re Sublime Stamp Set
This set is available in WOOD and CLEAR
Stylish Stems Framelits Dies 40% off $31.00 $18.60
Special Reason Stamp Set Clear -Mount 25% off $20.00 $15.00 (Wood mount also available but not on sale)
Basket Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set 20% off $21.00 $16.80
Basket Builder Framelits Dies 50% off $31.00 $15.50
Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon 30% off $8.00 $5.60
Whisper White Organza Ribbon (on the LOW inventory list)
If you have any questions about any of the products I’ve shown, don’t hesitate to contact me: tracy@stampingwithtracy.com
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Low Inventory Products!
The Retirement List came out on Monday and some items are already flying off the shelves! The Basic Pearls and Rhinestones are gone as well as two embossing folders – Lovely Lace and Woodgrain.
As of last night, several items were in low inventory status and I’ve listed them below. I’ve also included pictures so be sure to scroll down to see those!
Stylish Stems Framelits: 40% off $31.00 $18.60 (This sale price is not reflected in the picture below but you will see it if you click it)
Special Reason Bundle Wood & Clear
Melon Mambo 1/8″ Striped Ribbon
Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon – MY FAVORITE RIBBON
Regals Designer Series Paper Stack
2015-2017 Collection of Stamp Pads
Cucumber Crush Stamp Pad
Watermelon Wonder Stamp Pad
Delightful Dijon Stamp Pad
Low Inventory Items! Click on any of these products below to see them in my Stampin’ Up! online store.
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This card features the Stylish Stems Framelits, one of the products listed above AND on sale! I also used the embossing folder, Elegant Dots, which is also retiring. The inspiration for this card came from Mary Fish.
It can be hard to decipher the Retirement List so if you have a question as to whether a product is retiring, send me an email and I’d be happy to let you know! tracy@stampingwithtracy.com
Sitting Here by Stampin’ Up!
Today’s card is one that I made back in June when the stamp set, Sitting Here, was just released. Doesn’t the kitty look so relaxed sitting on the swing?
I stamped the kitty and the pillows onto Whisper White cardstock and fussy cut them out. It gives a nice dimensional look to the card. The oval was cut out with the Layering Ovals Framelits and popped up with our Foam Adhesive Strips . The sentiment is in the stamp set Rose Wonder.
Because I made the card so long ago, I cannot remember what I used to color the stamped images. I believe I used my Copic Markers (non Stampin’ Up! supply) but our Stampin’ Write markers are also another option.
Stamping Supplies – Click on any product below and you’ll see that item in my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add it to your cart!
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The Retirement List is Here!
The list is out with all of the products retiring in the Annual and Occasions Catalogs and these products will only be available until May 31st. Stamps can be ordered up until May 22nd and then they will be while supplies last. Accessories and Tools are only available while supplies last!
The Occasions Catalog is good until May 31st BUT if a product from this catalog is on the Retirement List, the same rules apply as above.
There are two ways to see what’s retiring!
- You can click here and head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. The products are broken up into three categories: Stamps, Retiring Bundles and Everything Else. You’ll see a picture for each product.
- Click here to download the PDF with all of the products in list form.
Many items are on sale and you can easily see this on the PDF!
When you’re ready to place an order, you can click here!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Stampin’ Up! Retirement List Released Today
Later today the Retirement List will be released. All of the items in the 2016-2017 catalog that won’t be returning when the new catalog is released on June 1st, will be on this list. Historically anything in the retiring In Color Collection will go quickly, especially reinkers and stamp pads. If you want any of these items, please don’t hesitate in purchasing them.
Click HERE to see the entire 2015-2017 In Color Collection
I’ll be back later today with another post once I’ve seen the Retirement List!
First Fridays Blog Hop – Easter
Welcome to the first ever, First Fridays Blog Hop! Several stampers have come together to host a fun blog hop on the first Friday of each month! We hope our projects will inspire you to create!
Our first, First Fridays Blog Hop theme is Easter. At the end of my post, you find a list of all the stampers in the hop and I hope you’ll visit each one! My project for the hop is a matchbook! You can add a yummy treat inside, a gift card or both!
You’ll start with a piece of cardstock that measure 4-1/4″ x 11″. Score it @ 1-1/2″, 6-1/2″ and 7″. Fold on all the score lines and you’ll have your matchbook! You’ll want to add a staple to the bottom flap and place it towards the bottom so your top flap can tuck in. (PLEASE NOTE: Before stapling, add your cellophane bag and then staple. My picture below does not show the bag). I used our Gusseted Cellophane Bags that measure 3″ x 6″.
I added two pieces of Whisper White to the front and those measure 3″ x 4″ and 1-1/4″ x 4″. I used the Basket Bunch Bundle which includes the Basket Bunch stamp set & Basket Builder Framelits Dies to decorate the matchbook (the stamp set and framelits can be purchased separately but as a bundle, you save 10%). All of the pieces that were used to decorate the front (grass, bunny, eggs), as well as the sentiment, are included in this bundle.
The grass was cut out with Garden Green card stock. I cut two of them and placed them side by side. The basket covers up where they come together so it really does look like its one continuous piece.
The basket was stamped with Chocolate Chip ink onto Chocolate Chip card stock and cut out with the framelits (the handle and basket are separate dies). I popped it up with our Foam Adhesive strips (I’ll have a list of all the supplies I used at the bottom of the post). The eggs in the basket and underneath the ribbon were colored with Stampin’ Write Markers (Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Real Red). I colored the bunny with Tempting Turquoise and Pink Pirouette and popped her up with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
I wrapped a piece of Organza Ribbon around the bottom flap and tied it in a bow. You can find a list of all the supplies I used at the very bottom of the post.
I hope you’ll hop around to all of the stampers. You can click below to head over to Heather North’s blog and see her cute project! You can also scroll down and see a list of everyone in the hop! Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Stamping Supplies – Below you’ll find all the products I used to make my matchbook. Clicking any of the supplies will take you to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
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Layering Circles Framelits by Stampin’ Up!
I am really going to miss the Moroccan Designer Series Paper when it retires. Isn’t it funny how you think you don’t like something and then end up loving it??? That’s me with this paper. It’s just in the last few months that I’ve realized just how beautiful it is!
I made today’s card for my daughter, Jenny! I used the Brushwork Alphabet stamp set to write out her name with Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut it out with the Layering Circles Framelits. I then stacked it onto two more scalloped circles using these same Framelits. I added an enamel heart from the 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes.
Card Measurements
Emerald Envy Card Base: 11″ x 4-1/4″ Scored @ 5-1/2″
Early Espresso: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Moroccan Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Stamping Supplies – Below you’ll find all the supplies I used to make my card! Click on any of the pictures and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
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I hope you’ll join me tomorrow as I take part in a blog hop!
Blossom Bunch Punch by Stampin’ Up!
Yesterday I shared several cards and today I have four more which use the same set of measurements and the same supplies with the exception of the stamp sets I used for the sentiments. You can see that post HERE.
The card above uses a sentiment from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit, a kit that includes materials to make 20 cards as well as a photopolymer stamp set. (See the supply list below).
The sentiment I used for the two cards above comes from the stamp set, Tin of Cards.
The stamp set I used for this thank you card is called Thankful Thoughts.
Again, you can check out all of the measurements used by looking at yesterday’s post HERE.
Stamping Supplies: Click on any product below to head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
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Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad*
[100814]
$5.95
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My hope is that my cards will inspire you to create!
Blossom Bunch Punch & Watercolor Wishes
Lately while creating in my craft room I’ve been trying to make several variations of the same card so that I’ll have a nice stash of cards to use! That means I have more than one card to share today! My cards were inspired by Jeanie Stark, a fellow Stampin’ Up! demo.
All of my cards use the same design but I changed them up with different paper and colors. All of the Designer Series Paper (DSP) comes from the Festive Birthday DSP and I have to say that I really love all of the bright, cheerful designs.
I always refer to the back of the package of paper or the catalog to see which colors coordinate and so, I used Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry and Whisper White. I stamped my sentiments in these same colors and cut them out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits which sit on top of one of the Layering Ovals Framelits.
The sentiments I used are included in the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit (a kit which includes a photopolymer stamp set and all of the supplies needed to make 20 different cards – you just need to supply adhesive).
The flower on each card was created with the Blossom Bunch Punch and I added an Enamel Shape to the center of each one.
If you’d like to create your own, the measurements are included below as well as all of the supplies I used for all of the cards.
Base of Card: 4-1/4″ x 11″ Score @ 5-1/2′
Cardstock: 3-3/8″ x 3-5/8″
Designer Series Paper: 3-1/8″ x 3-3/8″
Stamping Supplies – Click on any product below and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
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More Hello Lovely Project Life Cards
Hello, friend! I hope you had a fun weekend!
Last week I shared a card using the Hello Lovely Project Life Card Collection and today I have two more cards.
Card #1:
Crumb Cake base: 11″x 4-1/4″
Soft Sky: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Project Life Card: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamp Set: The sentiment comes from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit which includes a photopolymer stamp set. I combined two of the sentiments to create Hello friend
Card #2
Crumb Cake base 11″x 4-1/4″
Old Olive 4″ x 5-1/4″
Project Life Card: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Ink: Old Olive
Stamp Set: Tin of Cards
If you have any questions about my cards today, don’t hesitate to ask!
Stamping Supplies: Click on any item below and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
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