Category: Retired Stamps

Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set

For these cards I challenged myself to create simple cards using only stamps and inks. Stampin’ Up! refers to this a simple stamping. I thought this stamp set worked perfect for this type of project. I actually struggle not to add ribbon or embellishments to a project. One of the nice parts about these cards are not only are they inexpensive and fast to create they are totally flat so you don’t have to pay extra to mail them out. Sending a card in the mail has become somewhat of a lost art. I’ll say I’ve even slacked at it, but I love getting in the mail and need to remember others do too.

I used the blending brushes to add a pop of color to the monochromatic design. Have you tried the blending brushes yet? The more I use them the more I love them. Originally I thought that you could get all the ink out of them and while that is true to an extent I have found that it doesn’t completely go away so I try to use a different brush for color families. I would love to have a brush for each color – but like many of you that’s not economically something I can afford. Besides that there are some any other products I want. One thing I have liked is that we now have the small blending brushes. I actually prefer these ones. You can find them in the current mini along with the storage for them; however, the best news is that they are carrying over to the main catalog.

  • 154411 – Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set (R)
  • 153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
  • 160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C)
  • 160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C)
  • Colors – Crushed Curry (C), Cajun Craze (C), Real Red (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

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Ranunculus Romance Stamp Set

My normal style is a bit more contemporary but I really loved the look of this stamp set and wanted to try something a bit different. I was trying to go for more layers and textures with this card. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out, but I really like it. I have to thank my friend Rose Coleman for the idea to layer the two circle together to create a paper circle. While I’ve seen it before she recently used it in one of her projects and it helped to inspire me.

The idea was to add a lot of layers and details to make this card pop so I wanted to give you a closer look of some of the details. I used the linen paper as the background and embossed it then stamped directly on it. I cut out the circle by layering the two circle dies then I embossed it and used the directly to paper technique with white ink to add additional dimension.

The stamped images are all fussy cut and the ribbon is created by making a circle with the Metallic Mesh. I wrapped the Silver Simply Elegant Trim around three fingers three times then placed it against the Metallic Mesh and tied it around the center. The Sweet Sorbet metallic was just layered back and forth on the back ground.

I created the tag by slipping just one end of my paper into the best label punch to punch just the one side and create a longer tag then just punching the word out. I finished the project out by adding basic pearls.

  • 157968 – Ranunculus Romance Stamp Set (R)
  • 156505 – Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (C)
  • 149643 – Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (R)
  • 151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
  • 155681 – Linen Paper (R)
  • 144219 – Peal Basic Jewels (R)
  • 153550 – 1 1/2″ Metallic Mesh ribbon (R)
  • 155766 – Simply Elegant Trim (C)
  • 159200 – Sweet Sorbet 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • Colors – Sweet Sorbet (C), Old Olive (C), Basic Gray (C), Basic White (C), Basic Black (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

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#TGIFC415 Color Challenge

Did you know that there is a fun blog called TGIF Challenges? Each week they present a new challenge idea that anyone can participate in. I love challenges because they are often the push I need to be a little different than my norm or to just get me stamping. As I have been working to get through all of my retiring stamp set to create projects to share I thought that this challenge would be an excellent way to see what I could create using a retiring stamp set as well as the challenge. This week the challenge was for a color combo – Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay. You can check out their samples here #TGIFC415 Color Challenge.

I also wanted to try something a little different with this card. I have always enjoyed the paper piecing technique and decided rather than doing it as the front of the card I would use it to create the card base and do a little something different for the card opening. I’ve created this quick video for you to show how easy it is to create this background and card.

  • 157900 – Let’s Set Sail Stamp Set (R)
  • 157905 – Sailboat Builder Punch (C)
  • 151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
  • 155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, white (C)
  • Colors – Real Red (C), Daffodil Delight (C), Bermuda Bay (R), Early Espresso (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

I actually created this card using the hello beautiful stamp set for the challenge first, but I liked the sailboat card better so I featured it first in the blog. The inspiration for my card was from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog – pg 50 where the stamp set was highlighted. I keep all my old catalogs as they are a great source of inspiration for color combos, layouts or just to spark the imagination. Do you keep your catalogs? Did you know a new catalog will be coming out in May? Be sure to contact me if you would like to receive your own catalog.

  • 158041 – Hello Beautiful Stamp Set (R)
  • 160496 – Lighting The Way Dies (C)
  • 158046 – Beautiful Shapes Dies (R)
  • 160386 – Real Red & Burlap ribbon Combo Pack (C)
  • 158138 – White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon (R)
  • Colors – Real Red (C), Daffodil Delight (C), Bermuda Bay (R), Basic White (C)

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Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set

I was given this stamp set at a Stampin’ Up! event and I will be honest I wasn’t really sure what to do with it. Because it had three different images I challenged myself to create a different card using each image. I also wanted incorporate other retiring product and realized it was the perfect opportunity to highlight background stamps, embossing folders, dies and word stamps. I even used one of our online exclusive embossing folders. Recently Stampin’ Up! introduced new products that are only found online. Be sure to check them out on my website when you are ordering your favorite retired products. I’d love to hear your thoughts on these projects.

Thanks Card

  • 157814 – Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set (R)
  • 157816 – Amazing Thanks Dies (R)
  • 156505 – Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (C)
  • 156416 – Knit Together Background Stamp (R)
  • 155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Crumb Cake (C)
  • Colors – Pear Pizzazz (R), Crumb Cake (C), Old Olive (C), Very Vanilla (C)

Congrats Card

  • 157814 – Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set (R)
  • 155474 – One Happy Family (R)
  • 161598 – Basics 3D Embossing Folders (O)
  • 155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, Black (C)
  • 156485 – Black & White Gingham Ribbon (C)
  • 154284 – Matte Black Dots (R)
  • 153608 – Banners Pick a Punch (C)
  • 152883 – Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (R)
  • 151297 – Label Me Fancy Punch (R) – used to create the whole for the tag
  • Colors – So Saffron (R), Mint Macaron (R), Rich Razzle Berry (R), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

Sympathy Card

  • 157814 – Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set (R)
  • 155536 – Inspired Thoughts (R)
  • 155780 – Soft Succulent 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (R)
  • 159185 – 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (R)
  • 101856 – Vellum Cardstock (C)
  • Colors – Soft Succulent (R), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusive

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Paradise Palms Stamp Set

Today is the last day of Spring break yet for us here in Utah it has been more like winter break with record breaking snow fall. I’m craving a bit of the sun shine so I thought I’d share a beachy project today.

I created this card a while back when I was watching my friend Rose Coleman’s Facebook live. She was demonstrating a card for the Global Design Challenge #384. It was a challenge to case a design layout. I wanted to try the challenge myself and while I didn’t get it posted to be included in the challenge I was happy with the results. I used the blending brushes to created the background and the dies rather than the stamps for the shadows. You might be surprised to find out that the trees are actually cut out of basic grey card stock and then colored using the blending brushes. I wanted them to have different levels of darkness rather than them being all the same.

  • 157716 – Paradise Palms Stamp Set (R)
  • 157718 – Palms Dies (R)
  • 153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
  • 160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C)
  • 160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C)
  • 159198 – Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
  • 159186 – 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (R)
  • Colors – Starry Sky (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Mint Macaron (R), So Saffron (R), Basic Gray (C), Crushed Curry (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

Just a reminder all products on the retiring list are while supplies last. Get your favorites before they are gone for good. You can order on my website and use the hostess code posted in the right hand column. I appreciate your support.

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Treasured Kindness Stamp Set

I’ve had this stamp set for a while and haven’t had a chance to use it. I love the look of it and how all the pieces work together. For this card I wanted the image to be the main focus of the card so I decided on a Z-fold card that allows the message to be show when the card is both closed and opened.

Because this is a Z-fold card I wanted to share a few additional images so you can see how it looks when it’s open as well as a close up on the main image. One of the tips I’ve found for two-step stamping such as this set is to stamp the darker image first. I’ve found it’s easier to see where to place the lighter image over the darker image than visa versa.

  • 158940 – Treasured Kindness Stamp Set (R)
  • 156406 – Timber 3D Embossing Folder (C)
  • 159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies (C)
  • 158138 – White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon (R)
  • Colors – Soft Suite (R), Pear Pizzazz (R), Old Olive (C), Crumb Cake (C), So Saffron (R), Very Vanilla (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

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