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This fun online party will be live on April 30th at 7:00 pm Mountain - 9:00 pm Eastern. It will last for about one hour and will feature tips and projects for current Annual Catalogue products.

The new retirement list is out!

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This year I am especially looking forward to the happy colours and new life that comes with Spring. This month Stampin' Up! helped my garden grow with an Early Release of the Ornate Garden Suite from the new Annual Catalog! I've really enjoyed getting creative with the new stamps, dies, and gorgeous Designer Series Paper in the suite and I think you will, too! Another thing that has brightened my outlook lately is the outpouring of generosity and creativity I see from my stamping friends, both locally and around the world. I've seen amazing examples of caring both big and small. Many are sending more hand stamped cards to loved ones, some are sending stacks of cards to nursing homes or our healthcare workers, while others are using their sewing skills to make masks. I love seeing the heart of my crafting friends and community in action. Thank you for whatever you are doing to share joy thorough creativity right now, big or small, it's all appreciated! This month's Colour Inspiration combines the outgoing 2018-2020 In Colors with the early release Ornate Garden Suite. I think you'll like the results! Oh, I wanted to share a little insider tip. The retiring In Colors usually sell out quickly, so if you want to stock up or get ink refills, it's better to get them now and not to wait for the Retirement List to post!!

COLOUR INSPIRATION

BLUEBERRY BUSHEL CALL ME CLOVER LOVELY LIPSTICK

I'm feeling a bit nostalgic, since the Retirement List is about to be released, and I know we'll be saying goodbye to some of our stamps and accessories. One of the things I know we'll be saying goodbye to are the 2018-2020 In Colors. I decided for this month's Colour Inspiration I would get the best of both worlds by combining some of the outgoing 2018-2020 In Colors with the early release Ornate Garden Suite and a top-pick from the Mini Catalogue! The bright, bold 2018-2020 In Colors are fun and ideal for creating birthday and floral themes. I selected Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, and Lovely Lipstick to feature since I think they make gorgeous, happy floral cards for Spring! The first card features the early release Ornate Garden Suite. The flower image is front the Ornate Style stamp set (#152572) and the greeting is part of the Ornate Thanks stamp set (#149471). The colouring is done with the 2018-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (#147159). This card is rich in texture and uses both the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder (#152725) and the Ornate Layers Dies (#152726). The second card features the Peaceful Poppies Suite from the Mini Catalogue. The main floral image is crated using the Painted Poppies stamp set (#) and the greeting comes from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595). The colouring is done with the 2018-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (#147159) and sponging. I also used the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder (#152725) for the background texture on this card, the small floral patter is so versatile you'll use it a lot! This card also uses the Pretty Label Punch (#143715) and Lovely Lipstick 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon.

So excited to see what this looks like! Not 1 but 2 machines. Available soon!

If you are like me and love getting a sneak-peek at new products, then today is your lucky day! Stampin' Up! is offering an early release of one suite from the upcoming Annual catalogue.

The Ornate Garden Suite is perfect for spring and summer. It's ideal for creating Mother's Day projects that will wow, so you'll be glad you don't have to wait, you can get it now!

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The Ornate Garden Suite is a mega-suite, meaning it has two stamp set and die bundles, plus all the other coordinating goodies you'd expect, like Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and even an embossing folder. Whether your style is clean and simple or "Wowza!" your creativity will bloom and grow with all the possibilities this suite brings to your inky fingertips. So order today and get your garden of creativity blooming!

I found another card to CASE today!  You can find it on page 48 of the Jan - Jun 2020 Mini Catalog.  This card uses the Clubhouse Bundle.  Although the card is a Fathers Day card I had other plans for mine.   I have been golfing in the same foursome for over 10 years and this month we would normally be signing up at the golf course for our ladies day group.  Naturally, now that we are isolated in our homes, this will not be happening for some time yet.  I thought I would make 3 of these cards and mail them off to the other members of my foursome to say hello.

The card was not too difficult, but it did have some interesting components.  Firstly the background embossing folder was sponged with white ink to give it a less subtle look.

                                                   

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