Introducing the New 2012 In Colors!

Today, I've got a sneak peek of the new 2012 In Colors from the upcoming 2012-2013 Annual Catalog, available June 1.  I love that we get five, fresh and new colors to experiment with for two whole years!  Can't wait to start mixing and matching and falling in love with all-new, trendy color combinations!  Woohoo! …

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Retirees Spotlight: Everyday Elegance Simply Sent Treat Box

If you're looking for quick & easy cards, there is nothing quicker & easier than the Simply Sent Card Kits from Stampin' Up! They come with pre-printed cards with matching embellishments.  Simply add your own stamped sentiment and you've created a cute card in minutes! All of the Simply Sent Kits are on the Retired …

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Retirees Spotlight: Ornate Blossom & Fine Flourish

I'm really going to miss many of the versatile a la carte stamps that will be retiring on May 31.     Today's Two Cool cards focus on two popular single stamps that also work well together: Ornate Blossom and Fine Flourish.  Inspired by Leena Girsa at A La Cards: Fond Farewell I used my absolute …

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Lattice Cross Card & MDS 2 Coming Soon

I don't own very many religious stamps, so when I needed a First Communion and Confirmation card recently for my nieces, I pulled out one of my favorite non-stamping cross ideas!    CASEd from Chiaki Haverstick: Easter Cross. This simple cross is the perfect embellishment for weddings, Easter, Baptisms, and sympathy cards, too!  Can you …

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Going Away Card Buffet Party—May 19

It's A Going Away Party—Card Buffet Style! You're invited to come and celebrate the creative lives of the 2012 Retiring Stamps Sets and Retiring Accessories as we bid them a fond farewell!  Like any good buffet, you can pick and choose what you want and in what quantity!  Create a minimum of 8 cards of …

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Sunday Showcase: Spotlight On Retiring Accessories

I'll be using my Sunday Showcases in May to highlight some of my favorite projects and techniques using soon-to-be retired merchandise.  This week we are focusing on items from the Retired Accessories List, mainly because these items are "while supplies last," so they are going quickly!  If you see a project you like here, make …

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