Retiring – Teresa's Stampin' Spot

Unique and Amazing You

Hi! It’s been a whirlwind this week as Stampin’ Up! announced their color refresh as well as the Last Chance lists for the Annual and Mini catalogs. I had planned on posting this card on Wednesday – and got wrapped up in all the excitement and here we are on Friday finally posting. I hope you don’t mind the delay.

I found this new-to-me fold and fell in LOVE that I had to share with my Facebook followers Tuesday night. The fold is called a WV fold and here is why:

When the card is open, the front of the card makes a W and the inside pop-out makes a V. Isn’t that fun?

Ok, so let’s get to the details:

Base – Pool Party – 5 1/2″ x 11″, score at 1 3/4″, 3 1/2″, 5 1/4″ and 7″
V panel – Pool Party – 6″ x 3″, score at 3″
Basic White – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ (need 3)
Optional – Pool Party 3″ x 3″ for mat on inside white panel
Designers Series Paper – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ – 4 pieces – can start with 1 piece 5 1/4″ x 6″ and cut into 4 1 1/2″ strips as shown above, or can mix and match prints similar to the card in the video below
Designer Series Paper – 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside back panel.

For this card, I paired the soon-to-be retired (sadness), Friends are Like Seashells and the Seaside Bay (carrying over from the Mini to the new Annual Catalog – yay!). The seashells and sand on the front are stamped as follows: sand – Sahara Sand, Conch – Petal Pink, larger shell – So Saffron, small shell – Sahara Sand. The sand and shells on the second panel are also stamped in Sahara Sand. The sentiment is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

To see how to assemble the card, here’s the video:

If you are interested in the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set, I highly recommend getting the coordinating dies and the 3D Embossing Folder as well. While I do not use them on this project, you will want all 3 products for your crafting. Here’s a card using the embossing folder. The dies and folder will be on sale starting April 4. Please note that both Sahara Sand and So Saffron are retiring from our core color lines – so make sure to add a reinker and card stock to your order if you are running low.

I hope you enjoyed today’s fun fold and give it a go.

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Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set [154368]	Seaside Bay Bundle (English) [160445]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122924]	By The Bay 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160434]
Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad [147117]	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147109]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Seaside Seashells Dies [156095]
Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]

Happy Thoughts

Hi! As we come up on the end of the January-June Mini Catalog (it’s retiring on June 30th), I wanted to point out the Happy Thoughts stamp set. This stamp set contains sentiments for both the inside and outside of your card, making it the perfect addition to your papercrafting Go-To’s.

Happy Thoughts, Any Occasion, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #JanJune21Mini

This card features the gorgeous Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper – also retiring on June 30. The Paper is cut using the Quite Curvy Dies – also disappearing on June 30.

And why did I not notice before how well Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape coordinate? I guess I don’t often reach for the purples in my collection – but I might just do that a little more as I love this combination.

This is a quick and simple card, but by adding a dash of ribbon (sorry, it is already retired) and Pastel Pearls (Yay! These carried over to the 2021 Annual Catalog), you have a gorgeous card ready to send that can be made in about 10 minutes.

Here are the dimensions and scoring:

Base: Gorgeous Grape – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side and folded
Layer: Highland Heather – 5 1/4″ x 4″
Designer Series Paper – 5 1/4″ x 3″ and cut with the Quite Curvy dies

Add some bling and your sentiment- and you are done!

Make sure you check out the Last Chance list for the Jan-June Mini catalog and grab your favorites (some at a discount!), before they are gone!

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Product List

Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [154507]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987]	Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146986]	Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper [154570]	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406]
Pastel Pearls [154571]	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Quite Curvy Bundle (English) [156228]	Stampin’ Seal [152813]

In The Field

Hi! Today I am saying goodbye to a few more of my favorite stamps and embossing folder. I shared these cards in my Facebook Live last night.

The main images are from the Field Journal stamp set. I wanted to show that the set could be used for feminine cards as well as masculine. I also incorporate Here’s A Card – a great sentiment set for both the front and inside of the card as well as the Swirly Frames stamp set – great for adding a little punch to your cards. I decided to use the same color palate for both cards – Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler.

Both pieces of Cherry Cobbler have been embossed. The berry card uses the Old World Paper Embossing Folder – love the texture you get from this folder. The Chipmunk uses the Subtle Embossing Folder – a little hard to see in this picture – but does add a nice touch to the overall card. I am sad to see both folders leaving our line-up next week.

If you are missing any of these products, simply click on them below to go to my store and add them to your cart. They are truly a great addition to your crafting stash!

Here’s the video showing both cards and how they are made:

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Product List

Field Journal Cling Stamp Set [152609]	Here’s A Card Cling Stamp Set (English) [149438]	Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [146519]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119685]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [144237]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [147155]	3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808]
Layering Circles Dies [151770]	Layering Squares Dies [151772]	Ornate Frames Dies [150664]	Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder [153200]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]

Sunshine on A Rainy Day

Hi and Good Morning! It is a rainy Saturday here for me and I could use a little brightening up – so decided to share with you today this fun interactive card featuring one of my favorite sets that is sadly retiring on May 3.

The images for this card are from the Under My Umbrella stamp set. The set along with the coordinating Umbrella Builder punch are both leaving us on May 3. I die cut squares using the two largest stitched squares from the Stitched Shapes Dies (also retiring on May 3).

The boots and flowers are stamped with Black Memento Ink and colored with the following Stampin’ Blends: Real Red, Pool Party, Old Olive and So Saffron.

I did mention the card is interactive – if you pull on the ribbon, the boots flip open to reveal this:

Isn’t that so cool? These are so easy to make!

You will need the following supplies to make this card:

Base Pool Party – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half
Layer Basic White – 5″ x 3 3/4″ – I embossed with the Subtle Embossing Folder (A favorite that is also retiring)
Strip Pool Party – 2″ x 6″ – score at 2″ and 2 1/2″
Tag Topper Punch (also retiring)
Classic Label Punch (also retiring)
Tear & Tape
Dimensionals
Whisper White Crinkled Ribbon
Scraps of Pool Party – to die cut largest square
Scraps of Basic White – to die cut second largest square – need 2

You can see how to make this fun interactive card in this video:

Please let me know if you have any questions – I’m happy to answer them!

Just a reminder, the following items used in this card are retiring and are available while supplies last – so if they aren’t a part of your crafting supplies – click on the link below the item to head over to my store to get them before they are gone.

Retiring Products

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518]	Umbrella Builder Punch [151293]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch [133324]
Classic Label Punch [141491]

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Product List

Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122924]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154892]
Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154894]	Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154899]	So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154905]	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch [133324]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]

WHOA!!

Hi! Today starts the Giant Year End Close-Out of the August-December Mini Catalog. To see the list click here.

To shop my store, click here.

And, the Clearance Rack has been updated as well! Make sure you check it out! Everything is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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A Happy Soul

Hi! Today I am sharing a card using the retiring Pigment Sprinkles and the retiring Tasteful Textures bundle. I am sad to see both of these products leave as they make beautiful cards.

The background is created using the Gorgeous Grape and Melon Mambo Pigment sprinkles, Fluid 100 Watercolor paper and a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water. The fun thing about using these sprinkles, every background you create will be different – even when using the same products. There is a video at the end of this post that shows you how it is created.

Once your watercolor paper has dried, die cut it with the largest Stitched Circle die. While you are at, cut one from Whisper White card stock as well. Before putting your die cutting machine aside, take the Whisper White circle, and run it through with the petal die from the Tasteful Backgrounds coordinating die set.

Using the same watercolor paper, punch the leaves and flowers and set aside.

Using a piece of 4″ x 5 1/4″ Whisper White card stock, stamp your sentiment in the lower right corner with Gray Granite ink (this has become my new favorite neutral). Also, use the lined stamp from the Tasteful Textures stamp set and stamp on the top where the circle will go. This adds just a little something around the circle and brings in the neutral of the sentiment.

The base is a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.

Here’s the video on creating the background and flowers and putting the card together.

You’ll find these products in my On-line store – just click on the product pictures below to shop!

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Product List

Tasteful Textures Bundle [151081]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272]	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118]
Pigment Sprinkles [149663]	Stampin’ Spritzer [126185]	Small Bloom Punch [152316]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]

Teresa’s Top 10

Hi! Today I am sharing with you my Top 10 Retiring Products! These products are found in either the Annual Catalog or the Occasions Mini Catalog.

#1. Kindness and Compassion Stamp Set -This is the perfect set to thank those who comfort us in our time of sorrow. It also has a sentiment or two to use for those sympathy cards that are so hard to make.

#2 Honey Bee Bundle – Such a fun bundle and just a little different than the flower sets that we all have so many of. From the cute and whimsical to the elegant – so many different looks from one bundle.

#3 3D Embossing Folder Plate – Get more use out of your current Big Shot by getting this Embossing Folder Plate! This plate will allow you to use the new Embossing Folders with your current die cutting machine.

#4 Beautiful You – This is the stamp set for celebrating those special females in your life – fun images to color and sentiments to match.

#5 Crackle Paint – Love this stamp set for backgrounds! From tree bark to paint to just a little bit of texture – a must have!

#6 1/2″ and 1″ Circle Punches – Yes, I love my dies, but nothing beats the quickness of using a punch.

#7 Welcome Easter – This little animals are perfect not just for Easter, but for welcoming babies, baby showers or just because. Don’t pass them by.

#8 Flourishing Phrases – I love this stamp set – the fonts are gorgeous and the flourish is perfect on its own or as a background.

#9 Varied Vases -Love this set and the sentiments to match. Looking for a set that can be used for many occasions? This is it.

#10 – Whisper White Baker’s Twine – I cannot believe this is retiring. I LOVE twine – it is perfect for so many things- balloon strings and especially masculine cards where ribbon is too girly. This one makes me sad.

There you have it – my 10 must haves before they are gone for good. You will find all of these in my on-line store – just click on any product below to get you there.

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Product List

Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146729]	Honey Bee Bundle [153792]	3D Embossing Folder Plate [149658]	Beautiful You Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151412]	Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set [148752]
1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch [119869]	1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch [119868]	Welcome Easter Cling Stamp Set (English) [151559]	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534]	Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set [146644]
Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine [124262]

Goodbye Little Bear

Hi! Back today with a card featuring the retiring A Little Wild and the coordinating dies.

Animals, A Little Wild, Puzzle Pieces, Stampin' Up!, SU!

This little guy is just adorable and I am going to miss him as he is retiring June 3. You still have a few days left to pick him up!

For this card, I stamped the elements in Jet Black StaZon ink and used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen to color. The bear is stamped on a scrap piece of Whisper White and die cut. You will need to trim around his ear, as the dies are for tags – but we weren’t using his back side. The background image was then run through the Big Shot with the Puzzle Pieces framelit.

TIP: The best way to keep these all together, while the pieces are still in the die, apply your adhesive to the backside. Remove the puzzle pieces you do not want, and then place over your mat layer and push the pieces down. This way, you do not have to reassemble the puzzle!

The puzzle is layered on a piece of Crumb Cake card stock that has been embossed with the Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this folder! A MUST HAVE for everyone!

The base is a piece of Whisper White Thick card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded in half.

Don’t forget to shop my On-Line store for your favorites before they are gone in just 2 short days!

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Coffee with a Twist

Hi! How are you today? I hope doing well! Today I have a card featuring the retiring Coffee Cafe stamp set and coordinating dies. I had seen this background technique a while ago but hadn’t gotten around to trying it just recently and loved it! So easy and so fun! Just imagine the different colors you could do.

Coffee, Coffee Cafe, Friends, Stampin' Up!, SU!

For this background, I dragged the edge of Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso inkpads back and forth across a piece of Whisper White card stock. That’s all there is to it!

The sentiment and cup outline are stamped in Early Espresso ink on Pear Pizzazz card stock. The straw and foam are stamped in Early Espresso ink on Whisper White cardstock. The coordinating dies are used to cut out all the pieces.

The background is matted on Early Espresso card stock and the base is thick Whisper White cardstock cut at 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded in half.

I am sad to see this set go – it is a great set for many occasions. If you haven’t added it to your collection yet, click on the product link below to get to my store and get it before it is gone. June 3rd is your last chance!

If you are shopping in my store, I’d love it if you’d use the following Host Code for an order below $150 (US, prior to S/H and tax): JJUMVMT2

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My Top 10 Retiring Must Haves

Hi! Today I thought I’d share with you my Top 10 Retiring Must Haves. If these aren’t already in your collection – I highly recommend them!

SU! Gorgeous Grunge

Gorgeous Grunge – This is a great set to add depth and dimension to any project. I am sad to see this one go.
Endless Birthday Wishes – Love the font on this set – perfect for anyone
Endless Thanks – See number #2 above
Special Reason – While I haven’t had much chance to showcase this set in the Occasions Catalog – I do love it. The sentiments and the font jump out at me and it was one of the first bundles I purchased. Unfortunately, the framelits are no longer available – but the set itself is a great addition to anyone’s collection.
Crazy About You Stamp Set & Hello You Thinlets – Looking for a set that covers so many different needs? Try this one.
Wetlands – Perfect for masculine cards – from birthday to saying thank you.
Picture Perfect – 3 step stamping made easy. This photopolymer set is easy to use and makes gorgeous images.
Elegant & Bitty Butterfly Punches – I love butterflies and have used these punches on so many projects. Add a few rhinestones or pearls down the center to jazz them up. You can also sponge a little ink around the edges.
Owl Builder Punch – This little guy can be dressed up for any occasion – from weddings, graduations, nurses to just himself.
Curvy Keepsake Box – this box is so versatile – from holding little chocolates to little toys – it can be dressed up for wedding favors or used as countdown to Christmas boxes. A must have for anyone who gives little gifts.

There you have it. My Top 10 items from the retiring list. Have fun with it! If you need to add any of these to your collection, simply click on the picture below to be taken to my on-line store. The current hostess code is: BC7RAWEH

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Product List

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

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