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Stampin’ Up! retired paper crafting supplies: Stamp sets, ink pads, card stocks, markers, paper punches, designer papers, dies, embossing folders, ribbons, embellishments, MORE!! Pick up a free NEW 2019-20 Annual Catalog when you register & pay for a class. I am a 22 year demonstrator. 

The FINAL day to order from the 2018-19 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog is June 3rd. Stampin' Up! will guarantee availability of STAMP SETS till May 25th. 

My Club Members & regular purchasers should be receiving their NEW 2019-2020 Annual Catalog NOW! To remain on my catalog mailing list, please purchase a min. of $50 annually. If you are NEW to me, I'd be happy to mail you a FREE first catalog. (US only.) Email me: NancyFerb50@gmail.com

My Favorite Retiring Stamp Sets

Farewell to Lovely As a Tree Stamp Set #127793, record breaking catalog run of 18 years!! INCREDIBLE!!

Jar of Love Stamp Set #141587

One for All Stamp Set #146655

Hand Delivered Stamp Set #146808, a Host Only Stamp Set

Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 from the 2018 Holiday Catalog.

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Favorite Dies

Happy Birthday Thinlits #143700.

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Favorite Punch

Fox Builder Punch #141470

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Favorite Ink

Uninked Spectrum Pad #147048

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A LITTLE WILD Stamp Set #144344 is retiring June 3, 2019. It's such a cute set for babies and kids!! The three different animal images are designed as tags and have coordinating dies, LITTLE LOVES FRAMELITS #143743. I didn't use the "tag" option here.

Inside sentiment is from WELL SAID Stamp Set #148796.

Sweet & Simply for a new baby boy! Try it!

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In the current catalog, this Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set #145519 is at the TOP of my FAVES List!! I LOVE this two-step BOW image!! I paired this stamp with the Rectangle Stitched Dies #148551 for a cute frame!

Here you can see the stitching detail from the dies. It adds interest and texture.

The SNAPPY colors are from an Uninked Spectrum Pad #147048 inked with Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Pineapple Punch, Mango Melody and Flirty Flamingo. After you ink your Spectrum Pad, be sure to label it with the colors for future reference.

inside sentiment

Such a CHEERY, HAPPY design! Try it!

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Springtime = Flowers! Beautiful Bouquet #143666 and Bouquet Bunch Dies #143659 will create an infinite number of lovely flower arrangements for your cards! It's FUN to die cut a bunch of flowers and leaves, and then start arranging as though they were real!!

I like Night of Navy background to POP the Mango Melody and Gorgeous Grape colors!!

This is a "special" card for a Team Member. I hope it brings a BIG smile!

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The LOVE YOU TO PIECES BUNDLE #148396 equals "uniqueness!" It's a great Valentines stamp set, but also perfect for sharing love year around! I used the Big Shot Embossing Mat #146327 to emboss the striped background with texture!

Love these happy colors of Blueberry Bushel and Mango Melody!!

The sentiments are cleverly "puzzle related!"

$AVE 10% now by purchasing this BUNDLE of stamps and dies!! These items are in the next catalog, BUT NOT BUNDLE with the 10% savings.

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Bloom by Bloom stamp set #148820 is VERSATILE! Try creating your own background. Select 3-4 colors you like together. Start with the largest image using one of the colors. Stamp it spaced fairly evenly on your layer. Second, use the next to largest image and another color. Finish with the smallest image to "fill in between" the previous shapes. Secret: if there is an area that you are NOT satisfied with...cover it with the sentiment! 

Since the background is busy, I used a solid color to frame the sentiment. It helps the eye "rest on the word."

It's fun to experiment with different color combos! TRY IT!

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Perennial Birthday Stamp Set #145760 has sweet images and a nice variety of sentiments! Here is a quick, simple card.

Colors are Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green, a snappy, cheerful  combo! I used the "markers on rubber" technique for the floral grouping. A splatter of Grape helps fill the white space. 

The Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 adds a fresh, crisp SPRING/SUMMER feel! Try it!

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Everything is Rosy Medley #150059 is an EXQUISITE combo of coordinating products available May 1-31, OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! These FOIL PAPERS are breathtaking!!

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The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

• Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
• Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
• Printed die cuts—2 sheets
• Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
• Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
• Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
• Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
• Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)

Everything is Rosy Medley #150059 for $80

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It's a TROPICAL Birthday Card created w/ the Well Written Framelits #148534! I LOVE the size of these dies because they fit so well on a card front!

I used the Adhesive Sheets on the Granny Apple Green Card Stock before die cutting. That creates words that are actually STICKERS!! No adhesive shows so it's a nice, clean look!! The Gorgeous Grape Flowers are made w/ the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack of 4 punches #148532.

Brighten a Birthday with a handmade card creation!

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I made up the lovely April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and I'm still designing with the gorgeous Sentimental Rose Stamp Set in this kit!! The BEST value of this subscription kit is the great stamp sets you receive and KEEP USING!

This is a Panel Fold card for a very special occasion!

Panel Card: cut the card base 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" and score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side. SIMPLE and stands well for display! This fold fits a Stampin' Up! medium envelope which I covered with Silver Foil Paper embossed with Petal Pair Embossing Folder #145656.

The roses were inked with Calypso Coral, Powder Pink, So Saffron and Highland Heather. The background on the side panels is Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517 stamped in Gray Granite ink. 

Learn about Paper Pumpkin monthly subscriptions and view passed kits HERE. TRY IT!

I was very impressed with the April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit called Sentimental Rose! One of the BEST bonuses about the monthly kit subscription, is the great images and sentiments you can add to your stash after you make the kit. This month's kit has TEN stamps! All stamps used here are from the kit.

I stamped the rose image on Whisper White card stock using Gorgeous Grape ink. Then I very light sponged on Balmy Blue Ink.

Keep using all those great Paper Pumpkin stamps long after you complete the kit!! My next post will be another alternative card - and it's a WOW! Learn more about Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and see previous kits HERE.  Try it!!

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Coordinates with First Frost Stamp Set, carrying over to next Annual Catalog beginning June 4th. Only $5.60!

Fun METALLICS! Only $5.20!

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Summer is coming!! Jar of Love Stamp Set #141587 is FILLED with possibilities! There are 37 images to fill the jar! 

Jar of Love  also has coordinating dies called Everyday Jars Framelits Dies #141490.

I colored the firefly bodies yellow and added Wink of Stella glitter #141897. With a very dry dauber and yellow ink, I added a "glow."

Love this sentiment from the same stamp set! Try it!

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Sneak Peek you will LOVE:

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IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Retiring products are available while supplies last. Depending on inventory, some items may be discounted beginning May 9th. BUNDLES will retire, but  some of the stamps and dies will be available in the next catalog as separate items. The Annual Catalog List has SHADED items: they will return as CLING Stamp Sets! The "key" is at the end of the list.

AC = Annual Catalog. OC = Occasions Catalog

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So many Birthdays to celebrate! I always have birthday cards on hand, ready to go! It feels so good to be remembered with a handmade card on your birthday. 

These Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 strips are cut a fat 1" X 4". 

For this color combo, I cut the strips 3/4" X  4".

 The stamp set is Birthday Wishes for You #145742. The little "HAPPY" banners were colored with BLENDS alcohol markers.

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Beautiful Day Stamp Set #145915 is my favorite stamp set for using Stampin' BLENDS alcohol marker. I love it's simple boldness. 

I do not claim to be an artist, but using BLENDS gives me satisfaction! I color each flower petal individually. My method is color the entire petal with the light shade. Second, add the shading with the darker marker. Last, go over the edge where the light and dark meet with the light shade to soften. I used the Highland Heather Combo Pack of Blends Markers #147276.

This is a nice "all-purpose" card to have on hand for many occasions! TRY IT!

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MORE DSP Layout today! This is the Pool Party paper from the Soft Subtles 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146966 paired with the Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. The base card is Night of Navy color. 

You just can't beat polka dots and stripes!! CLASSIC for sure!

In case you missed the layout yesterday, here it is again. TRY IT!

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This is such a cute card!! It will send a SMILE for sure! DSP = Designer Series Paper. I have combined Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148975 with Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. Love the little bird included in the framelits!

Try this FUN layout!! Click the picture and print your pattern.

On this layout, I put the sentiment at the bottom. This is Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146289. The little butterfly is included in the framelits. It's a totally different look. 

Remember to cover your envelope flap w/ DSP, for a "WOW" presentation! I whipped up some TEAM mail using this adorable format. TRY IT!!

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I'm a Tea drinker. Are you? This is the lovely Tea Together Stamp Set #148779 which I have paired with the Crackle Paint Background Stamp #148755 to get a vintage look!

The soft color is Petal Pink and the images are stamped in Basic Grey, not black.

Here is different card with two tea cups for you and your friend! This is such a lovely feminine stamp set. Find it in the 2019 Ocassions Catalog.

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This is the STAINED GLASS Technique using Very Vintage Host Stamp Set #146801. Stamp the image on Vellum using StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad #101406. Let dry. Then color on the BACKSIDE with Blends (or markers.) It's EASY!

This image lives up to it's VINTAGE name!!

I framed the image with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Die #148551, popped up with the Foam Adhesive Strips #141825. This lovely stamp set is only available as a Host Reward selection OR a single purchase of $150 or more.

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Celebrate Springtime! This is Beautiful You Stamp Set #143637, layered onto Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies #148551.

This Panel Fold stands nicely for display and folds flat to fit a Stampin' Up! Medium Envelope.

This is an easy fold. Simply score at 2" and 3-1/8" from each side!

Try your own fancy fold Panel Card! You will love it!

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The 2017-19 In Colors will be retiring May 31, 2019.  PLEASE stock up NOW if you need reinkers, card stocks, designer series papers or embellishments in these colors. These items always sell out early!!

Powder Pink, Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide & Lemon Lime Twist

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You really should have signed up for Paper Pumpkin! This is what you missed for March 2019. So go ahead and subscribe NOW to start in April. April's project features DistINKtive stamps, which have realistic, photo images!!

Try it!

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Using Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers, HIGHLIGHT one small grouping of flowers with color. 

Group your sentiment near the highlighted flowers. These words are from the awesome Well Said Bundle #150609.

Order the Well Said Bundle and the Country Floral Embossing Folder can be selected as your FREE ITEM till 3/31/2019!

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Thru March 2019, this lovely Country Floral Embossing Folder is a FREE item with a $50 Stampin' Up! order (in USA.) There are so many wonderful possibilities for this "dynamic" embossing Folder!

Attach 1" wide strips of colored card stock to a base card stock with Tear & Tape #138995. Then run through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine  #143263 using the Country Floral Embossing Folder. 

These colors are Powder Pink, So Saffron, Pool Party and Balmy Blue. The sentiment is from Well Written Framelits Dies #148534.

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It's a Beachy kind of day!! This card base is Coastal Cabana with a Vellum Cardstock overlay. The chair is Bermuda Bay cardstock die cut with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies #143751.

To hold the Vellum Cardstock in place, use a dry adhesive such a Snail or Tear 'n Tape so your Vellum does not ripple. Place your adhesive behind the circle and behind the chair so it doesn't show.

The scene in the punched 2-1/4" Circle is created with the ever versatile Waterfront Stamp Set #146386. RELAX and dream of the BEACH!

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Here is Tropical Chic Stamp Set #146753 in CRISP Black and White and Red! I wanted an unusual color combo for my recent Tropical Cards Class.  I paired it with the Tropical Escape 6X6" Designer Series Paper #146916 which contains some Black and White designs.

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I added a splatter of Black Stampin' Write Marker....that's Florida insects. HA HA!

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This cute design is a CHEVRON FOLD that I saw on Dawn Olchefske's BLOG!  She has excellent directions so I will not repeat them. When you select your designer paper for this technique, choose a paper with high contract on the two sides!

A peek inside!

Such a CUTE, fresh look using Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper #146289. This is GREAT for scraps, also. Great idea, Dawn, and thanks for sharing! TRY IT!

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I'm using Beach Happy Stamp Set #148585 today because March is GREAT beach weather here in Florida! The sun is warm, but the HEAT of summer has not arrived yet. (The sand gets extremely HOT in the summer - it hurts your bare feet.) I used my handy Stamparatus (positioning tool) #146276 with the 2-step "chair/umbrella" image to get perfect alignment!

Both sentiments are layered with Crushed Curry color card stock to represent the "SUN!" The base card is Calypso Coral, a fun beachy color!

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Ohhh, how sweet this is!! Lovely baby home decor created with Stampin' Up! products!! This was designed by Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Artisan,  Mikaela Titheridge from the United Kingdom. What is a Stampin' Up! Artisan: they are an elite group of extremely talented demonstrators selected annually by Stampin' Up! to promote products and influence trends. In other words....Artisans give us OUTSTANDING creations to "case!" And we appreciate their talent sooo much!!

Such a LOVELY gift for a precious new baby!! WONDERFUL creation, Mikaela!! This bunny comes from the Fable Friends Stamp Set #148670 in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.

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Everyone needs Birthday cards!! This cute Birthday Cheer Bundle #150576 makes a nice variety of designs! These colors of Night of Navy, Real Red, and Silver are gender neutral.

The color theme carries inside the card.

NOTICE the envelope flap!! This is Silver Foil Paper #132178 dry embossed with the SUBTLES Embossing Folder #143706 and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. LOVE Foil papers textured this way!! Use Tear & Tape #138995 to adhere foil paper to the flap.

This is such a great card to have on hand for any birthday!!

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Such a HANDSOME Rooster and he is a FREE stamp set with a $50 purchase (in US) during Sale-A-Bration Promo! I found the perfect image for "chicken wire!" It is in the Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517.

This is a great little note card!

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This is the same format as my last post. I just had to see how it would look in Basic Black and Lovely Lipstick colors! SO SNAPPY!! Black pops ALL colors!!

Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864

The Black and White papers are from the Botanical Butterflies Design Series Paper #149622, a FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item when you purchase $50 (in the USA.)

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My recent class attendees selected this design as the class favorite!! It has broad appeal for many occasions. One of those "GREAT TO HAVE ON HAND CARDS!" 

This Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 first appeared in the 2018 Holiday Catalog and is STILL AVAILABLE!! 

This is such a quick card that uses Mossy Meadow and Gorgeous Grape ink pads! LOVE the FRESHNESS of Gingham Gala 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #148554! 

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I wish you could see this card in person! The Country Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder is a FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item when you purchase $50 of any product (in the US.) It's VERY detailed and sooo pretty!! 

I used Sponge Daubers #133773 and subtle inks to lightly color the raised impressions. The finishing touch is Silver & Petal Pink Baker's Twine #146288. It's a very quick card.

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2019 Sale-A-Bration Second Release offers this LOVELY, dist'ink'tive © Painted Seasons Bundle as a FREE item with a $100 purchase in the US. It's amazing 7 cling images cover all four seasons!

I've added background interest using the Timeless Textures Stamp Set #140517.

A sweet card for many occasions!

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AVAILABLE BEGINNING FEB. 15, 2019: This is Painted Seasons Bundle, a FREE item with a $100 purchase of ANY products during Sale-A-Bration Promo (in the USA.) I paired the lovely hand-painted imagery of flowers with the Happy Birthday Thinlits #143700 die cut in Champagne Foil #144748.

This bundle also comes with Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper which I did not use on this project. This lovely stamp set is only available through March 31st when Sale-A-Bration Promo ends. Don't wait to order and earn it!

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These DIES are versatile and FUN!! This white layer was created using THREE dies: The edgelit die with the flowers and two corner dies of "dots." Since they are three separate dies, the layer can be ANY SIZE!!

All My Love Designer Series Paper #148576 is so pretty in Lovely Lipstick and Crumb Cake colors!

Forever Lovely Bundle #150580 of 13 stamp images and 14 dies saves you 10%!!

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Here is a cute FANCY FOLD card created with the bright and bold Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148795! This is called an INTERLOCKING GATE FOLD. It's simple!

The designer paper is cut to 3-3/4" X  1-1/4". It is layered onto Lovely Lipstick card stock cut to 4" X  1/1/2". Make three and attach them alternately to half of the front of the white gate-fold card base.

These designs are FUN to create with!!

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Doesn't this sweet bunny look like Beatrix Potter's PETER RABBIT?? He is perfect to welcome a baby, celebrate Easter, announce Springtime or "just because!"

I used the wonderful Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers to color the bunny.

Sweetness overload!!

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Calling all dog lovers!! Happy Tails Bundle with punch #150631 is ADORABLE!! You can create many different breeds. To make this dog look like my Maxie, I elongated the ear by using the largest "spot" in the images. Here is our Maxie-

He is definitely Cajun Craze color!

I stamped the dog house on Wood Textures 6X6" Designer Series Paper #144177. If you love dogs, this bundle is for YOU!!

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I truly enjoy coloring with Stampin' Up!'s Blends alcohol markers!! These colors are Mango Melody Duo and Dark Highland Heather...very springy!

The flower centers are shimmered with Wink of Stella #141897 which dries quickly and does not shed!

Inside. This is a great card to have ON HAND for immediately use!!

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