Welcome back to see some of my favorite retiring products. 

Did you see yesterday's post?  I gave a list of reasons why this is an exciting of the year to be with Stampin' Up!  If you missed it, check it out HERE.  I also showed two card projects containing some favorite items. 

Today, I'm here to show you more!  So don't miss out.  Items are flying out of My Online store.  Seriously, some of the items are already gone.  I can't even order spares for my personal stock.  

Here's a great graduation card.  Now the stamp set is sticking around... is the fun confetti acetate background that is now gone.  The dazzle paper is so cool and still showing in stock. 

The next card... the stamp set and dies have been a favorite of mine for awhile now.  Apparently of others too as they have been around for a bit.  But now, only the dies remain.  Bummer!

Don't miss out.  The Last Chance List of retiring products is only good until April 30, 2024 and Clearance rack too. 

Have you see the Lighter Than Air Suite Collection in the 2024 January - April Mini Catalog?  

Let's take a look at all these fabulous ideas that Stampin' Up! has given us.  They have incorporated a few others items such as the Square Pillow Boxes and the Basic Borders Dies. 

Below, a shaker card was created with the balloon frame die and Foam Adhesive Strips.  Then filled with Loose Silver Sequins!

The next project just makes me close my eyes and imagine being in the balloon, floating through the sky with the most amazing sunset.   Using our Watercolor paper and Water brushes, the sky background is Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight.   Using Stampin' Dimensionals behind one of the cloud dies and the larger, detailed hot air balloon, really makes them just off the card.  I just love this one. 

The Lighter Than Air DSP is soft and pretty!  You can use this designer series paper for so many occasions.   

Coordinating Colors:  Bubble Bath, Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, and Petal Pink

Be sure to get the bundles with the 10% discount and the the Lighter Than Air DSP before they are retired on April 30, 2024 or while supplies last. 

Product List

Lighter Than Air Suite Collection (English)

[162761]

$74.50

Square Pillow Boxes

[162559]

$8.00

Loose Silver Sequins

[161626]

$6.50

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

$9.00

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

$8.50

Lighter Than Air 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162747]

$12.50

Hot Air Balloon Bundle (English)

[162755]

$45.00

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack

[162759]

$8.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]

$9.00

Welcome to our Team Blog Hop!

This month we are springing forward.  For most of us, we are in a region of what is suppose to be cold and snow.  This year (oh don't let me jinx it) has been a mild season to say the least.  And I don't know about you, but it just makes me more anxious and excited for spring to come.  

One of spring's beautiful blooms is Lavender.  I had a lavender bush at my house for over 20 years and loved the smell in the springtime.  So that is what I am featuring today; product from The Perennial Lavender product suite (I used the Painted Lavender Bundle, Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and Purple Fine Shimmer Gems). 

It is a Double Opening Card:  there is a front flap with a sentiment underneath along with the sentiment on the inside of the card. 

• This is made with a standard card base in Lost Lagoon 
• The flap piece measures 2-3/4 x 4-1/4" and scored at 1/2"
• The white mat layer on the flap measures 2-5/8 x 3-5/8" (you will need two pieces)
• Cut a piece of Lost Lagoon CS that is 2-3/4 x 3-3/4"
• Large white mat on card front is 4-1/8 x 5-3/8"
• Large white mat on inside of card is 4 x 5-1/4"
• DSP on card front is 4 x 5-1/4"

I used Lost Lagoon ink along, with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.

Have fun in making different bouquets of lavender as there are several different dies in this set.  

Now let's check out what my team members have to share with us.  First up is Karen Burke, but don't forget you can go back to Linda Bauwin!

Karen...

Linda...

Product List

Painted Lavender Bundle

[162597]

$46.75

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162593]

$12.50

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

Natural 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Wavy Trim

[161517]

$7.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[161776]

$5.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$9.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147167]

$5.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147164]

$5.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Perennial Lavender Suite Collection (English)

[162613]

$126.50

One of favorite suites in the January-April 2024 mini catalog is called Poetic Expressions.  And believe it or not, it is not because of the stamp set.  The designer series paper and dies are what sets this suite apart for me.  The paper is gorgeous and not only do the dies cut out stamped images, but it has the most amazing label dies!  Two different shapes at that.  

I think this is a simply beautiful card that would be easy to create in multiples.  Lets take a look...

Don't forget to stamp a little something on the inside...

My full supply list is link below as I used a couple of other items to pull this one off. 

REMINDER:   SALE-A-BRATION END TODAY - FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Join My Team during Sale-a-Bration (ends Feb. 29, 2024) with 2 fantastic options:

1. Get a Free Glass Mat, with accessory tray & cleaning cloth ($60 value), and $125 worth of any product with your $99 starter kit

    2.    Pick $155 in product for $99!  That's $30 in extra free product of your choosing. 

Product List

Poetic Expressions Suite Collection (English)

[162826]

$76.25

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$10.00

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161675]

$10.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$10.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

[161635]

$12.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill

[133456]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

I can't believe it!  I had a fantastic event and I completely forgot to take a group photo.  Or at least everyone hard at work.  Have you ever done that?  Been with friends or family only to realize you did not take a group photo, or you're missing one person.  Ugh. 

Anyway, a little over a week ago, I had a day event, and we had so much fun.  We were together about 6 hours and crafted 10 projects!  With the lunch break, everyone was super busy in getting everything completed.  With a hiccup from the hall, I was able to quickly shift things to my childhood home.  Thanks to the best dad in the world for allowing me to do it.  And although I wanted my setup to be in stations, with everyone free to move around, how we did it I think worked just fine.   I'll use the quote from the movie Heartbreak Ridge, "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome".  I think that was Clint Eastwood's line. 

Everyone was greeted with table favors made with the Square Pillow Box and a 2023-2025 In-Color Treat Bag, both filled with goodies (chocolate, Paper Butterflies, Bakers Twine & some embellishments).   And I was excited to have everyone walk away with a door prize!

The Pillow Box is made with the Bee Mine Suite Collection!  I love this suite as the pillow boxes are included.  

Here is a close up to the 2023-2025 In-Color Treat Bag.  The tag punch and words are from the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. 

So like I said, everyone made 10 projects, one being the Pillow Box.  Here are 6 card projects featuring various awesome product from the Spring Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration products. 

The 8th project, made with the Delicate Forest Bundle, can be found on my blog by clicking HERE

And lastly, projects 9 and 10 made with the Sending Love Bundle, can be seen by clicking HERE

I will not be posting individual blog posts to the above 6 card projects but reach out to me if you have any questions.   [email protected]

Below is a quick list of the bundles I used for my event, and few extra items. 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED.  I HAD SO MUCH FUN & HOPE YOU DID AS WELL!

Product List

Bee Mine Suite Collection (English)

[162560]

$75.00

Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)

[162889]

$37.75

Delicate Forest Bundle (English)

[162680]

$52.00

Sending Love Bundle (English)

[162880]

$54.00

Enduring Beauty Bundle (English)

[162674]

$50.75

Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder

[162935]

$11.00

Deckled Circles Dies

[162286]

$37.00

Stippled Roses Bundle (English)

[162667]

$54.00

Softly Stippled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162975]

$12.50

Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162976]

$16.50