December 25, 2018

Now that the Christmas cards are finally finished, I got the opportunity to use the new Cling Stamps. They are wonderful! No more issues with your stamps falling off the block just as you start to stamp. These new stamps will be available in the Occasions Catalog starting on January 3, 2019.

Stampin’ Up is discontinuing the red rubber stamps on the wooden blocks. The red rubber stamps will now be the cling stamps that you will use on the clear acrylic blocks. The only exception will be the background stamps will still be available on the wooden block.

I was a little concerned that the stamps are so clingy that my loving, clingy dog, Chewy, that sheds 24/7 365 days would be all over my stamps, but just wash them in clear water and it comes right off.

I can’t wait for you to try these stamps, I’m sure you are going to love them as much as I do.

I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas and enjoying their time with family and friends.

We celebrated last night, at my daughters, and had so much fun. I thought as the kids became adults that there would be less under the tree, not in our house!M

Merry Christmas!

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If your like me, all of a sudden I need retirement cards.  At the end of the year  I have several co-workers and relatives that are retiring.  I made this retirement card using the First Frost Bundle.  I used a standard A2 card base with Mint Macaron and the Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper (DSP).  The shimmer on this designer paper is just awesome.  I made a slit in the middle of the DSP and folded the edges over showing the other side of the paper.   I just love the distinctive stamps that Stampin’ Up came out with.  I used Winka Stella on the Merry Merlot flowers and some of the leaves.  The Winka Stella will pickup some of the color from the Merry Merlot ink, but it doesn’t change the shading on the stamped image.  Keep an eye on my page for the next retirement card using the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set.  Have a Good Week and Happy Crafting!

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420] $22.00

Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies [147895] $33.00

Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800] $14.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138337] $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad [147112] $7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $7.50

Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

Big Shot [143263] $110.00