Fabulous Flamingo card with Stampin' Up! stamp set

Monday, May 01, 2017

Fabulous Flamingo card with Stampin' Up! stamp set

Fabulous Flamingo in Calypso Coral
Check Retiring List for further additions May 2

Fabulous Flamingo

I'm really getting excited about the demonstrator pre-order I'll be able to place on May 2, which is one of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I already have several stamp sets and dies from the new catalog that I was able to order or won as part of the benefits of attending OnStage in early April. So, today, from my OnStage swag, I'm using the Fabulous Flamingo set.

I picked a Calypso Coral base card and used that color ink for my flamingo. I found a wonderful complimentary paper from the new Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (DSP) Pack from the upcoming catalog, and used the mini striped black and white accent paper from the Pop of Pink DSP from the current, main catalog.

I stamped the water in Marina Mist, and stamped the water reeds in Pear Pizzaz. The flamingo was stamped in two steps. The body was stamped in Archival Basic Black. Then another part of this stamp added the legs and color to the body. Then I decided to finish coloring the body by using Calypso Coral ink pad and an aqua painter, rather than using the third stamp in the set meant to color the body. I also did a little coloring of the water with an aqua painter and Marina Mist, which didn't show up well in the photograph, but looks really nice in person.

The sentiment is also from the Fabulous Flamingos stamp set. The set includes several sentiments, but this one was a card going to my Mom, and was perfect for my needs. I stamped it in Archival Basic Black ink and then used the Stitched Shapes Framelit dies and the Layering Oval framelits Dies to matt the sentiment. I think I'll be using this fun set a lot this coming year. It makes me feel like an artist because of the shading and elements I can choose to add.

Recipe:

Stamp: Fabulous Flamingo

Ink: Basic Black Archival, Calypso Coral, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Pop of Pink DSP, Delightful Daisy DSP

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies (145372), Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals

Clearance Rack items you won't want to miss

If you're a demo placing an order when the new catalog ordering begins tomorrow (May 2), don't forget to add items from the Clearance Rack that coordinate with items you already have. Clearance Rack items are retired products that are available at deep discount, and only available while they last. Ordering all items at once will likely save you shipping costs, and could qualify you for stampin' rewards. See these items in the on-line store.

Check for new discounts on the Retiring list

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Also, if you're a demo placing an order May 2, or a customer looking for more retiring bargains, check the Retiring Items list again on May 2 for any newly reduced items that Stampin' Up! might add to the list. Snap up these items quickly as any new sales items will go fast. As accessories sell out, they will no longer be available. However, retiring stamps will be restocked until May 22 and then sold only while they last. See the products retiring May 31 and check for additional reductions on May 2.

Place your order on my Stampin' Up! site 24 X 7 .

Important Dates

May 02 - Demonstrators can begin placing pre-orders from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog from a limited selection of new catalog merchandise. Demos can access a down-loadable copy of the new June 1 catalog on line at the demonstrator-only website, and can place a demonstrator pre-order from a pre-order brochure of new catalog items. You'll want to get your orders in early in the day so your order ships asap and you can participate in demo-only swaps and to have samples to show from the new catalog.

Sign up or re-sign up as a demonstrator now so you can order early and also order your new catalog merchandise at demonstrator-only discount prices.

May 31 - Last date to order retiring items from the 2016-2017 yearly catalog and Occasions catalog. But don't wait as many items are selling out. See Retiring Products here.

June 01 - New Stampin' Up! yearly catalog release date for customers. I'll send new catalogs to customers who have ordered from me during the past year to arrive in late May so you'll have the new catalog in your hands, ready to order June 1 when items from the new catalog are available.

November 11, 2017 - Salt Lake City - next OnStage event. Demonstrators can begin planning now to attend the next OnStage event. Enjoy early access to upcoming catalogs, free stamps from the upcoming catalog, and order early with OnStage discounts only available to OnStage live attendees.

November 2018 - Orlando - Stampin' Up! 30th Anniversary and OnStage events. The 25th Anniversary in Salt Lake City was a blast, with more prize patrols than usual and special parties. You won't want to miss the celebrations planned for the 30th Anniversary.

Quick Links

- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog

- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping

- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select. Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.

- Clearance Rack items - retired products at deep discounts -- while quantities last.

- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits