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Saturday, 11 April 2026

Etched Autumn stamp

Hi everyone,

I have used the Etched Autumn background stamp (#166082) on today’s card. It is another of the Last Chance Products. I find with a more detailed background you don't need a lot on the card.

I stamped the image onto Very Vanilla card (#166785) using VersaMark (#102283) and added the Gold Powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I matted this with Cherry Cobbler card (#121681) before attaching it to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink (#147083) then re-inked with VersaMark and I added the Clear powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool. I stamped this with the new Stampin’ Positioner (#167768) which will be available to purchase from the 5th May when the new catalogue is released. I cut the sentiment with a Paradise Garden Die (#167120).

I cut the Cherry Cobbler card and Gold Foil (#132622) with Stylish Shapes Dies (#159183) and taped them to the card. The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The embellishments are from the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

The Last Chance Product is the Etched Autumn stamp. The 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set and the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds are already sold out (in Australia).

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Friday, 10 April 2026

Gallery Blooms Bundle

Hello everyone,

Another retiring product is the Gallery Blooms Bundle (#165213) which is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (#165217).

I stamped the images from the Gallery Blooms stamp set (#165211) with Basic Gray ink (#149165) onto Basic White card (#166781). The Stampin’ Blends to colour these images are Peach Pie (#163827), Summer Splash (#163826) and Daffodil Delight (#154883). The Gallery Blooms dies (#165212) were used to cut all the images including the frame.

I used Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the frame. For the detailed die cuts I used Pecan Pie card (#161726) and Summer Splash card (#163802). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the Pecan Pie & Summer Splash card.

I attached a piece of the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (#165196) to the Basic White base card. The frame was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The stamped images were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.

The Last Chance Products used on today’s card are the Gallery Blooms Bundle, Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, Summer Splash card, Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends.

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Thursday, 9 April 2026

Terrific Toadstools Bundle

Hello again friends,

I am using more of the Last Chance Products on today’s card.

The toadstools are from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set (#164783) and punched with the co-ordinating Terrific Toadstools Builder punch (#164789). These were stamped with Peach Pie ink (#163810), Pretty In Pink ink (#163807) and Pecan Pie ink (#161665).

I stamped the Lasting Linen stamp (#167107) onto Basic White card (#166781) using Basic Beige ink (#163806). I cut this and the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper (#165901) with Branching Out dies (#165775).

I dry embossed the Basic Beige card (#164512) with the retired Timber Embossing Folder and matted this with the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper. This was attached to the Basic Beige base card.

The toadstools were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Happy Birthday” from the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat (#170026) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I added Copper powder from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment was cut with a die from the Fragrant Layers dies (#167154) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). This die cuts the outside and inside into 2 pieces. I attached a piece of the Earthen Toned Metallic Specialty Paper to Foam Adhesive Sheet (#152815). This was cut with the die and I used the outside piece. This Foam Adhesive Sheet is just like Dimensionals, but in a sheet so you can cut any shape with it. Great for more detailed die cuts.

Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was added to the toadstools. The embellishments are the Faux Bronze Pentagons (#166931).

The Last Chance Products are the Toadstool Bundle, Branching Out dies, Lasting Linen stamp, Peach Pie ink, Pretty In Pink ink & the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat.

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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Layers Of Beauty

Hello again stamping friends,

The Layers Of Beauty stamp set (#163514), Layers Of Beauty dies (#163518) and the Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks (#163517) have been used on this card and are included on the Last Chance Products.

I stamped the floral image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). I coloured the image with the co-ordinating masks using Blending Brushes (#153611). There are 5 masks which are numbered so you know which order to do the colouring. The first 2 layers were coloured with Azure Afternoon ink (#161663). You can achieve different shades of colour depending on how light or hard you press on the brush. So I lightly coloured with the first mask, then the next is a bit darker. For mask 3, I used Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). Mask 4 & 5 are for colouring the leaves and I used Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) with mask 4 and Old Olive ink (#147090) for mask 5.

This image was then cut with the die, then I fussy cut this into 2 pieces, cutting below the 2 larger flowers.

The Basic White card front was die cut with a die from the Forever Florals dies (#167443). This was glued to the Basic White base card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The sentiment is from the Notes Of Spring stamp set (#167979) and I stamped this with Blueberry Bushel ink. The sentiment & Blueberry Bushel card (#146991) were cut with dies from the Forever Florals dies.

I attached the flower on the bottom right with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The larger floral image was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Glue Dots.

Glimmer was added to the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897). The embellishments are the retired Traditional Sparkling Sequins.

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Nature’ Symphony Dies

Hi again friends,

This beautiful leaf has been cut with one of the Nature’s Symphony Dies (#166925).

The leaf was cut from Pretty Peacock card (#150886).

The card front is Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) and this was matted with Pretty Peacock card. This was attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

I cut the Basic White card and the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164037) with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). “Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). The squares were taped to the card front.

The leaves were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144103). The dragonflies are from the retired Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.

The Last Chance Products used on this card are the Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Unbounded Love stamp set.

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Monday, 6 April 2026

Metallic Textures Rub-Ons

Hello friends,

Each year 5 In Colors retire and are replaced by 5 new In Colors. I have used 2 of the retiring colors on this card from the 2024-2026 In Colors.

First, I used the Gold Metallic Textures Rub-Ons (#165270). These were rubbed onto the Very Vanilla card front (#166785), then this was matted with Summer Splash card (#163796). The card front was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Best Wishes” from With You In Mind stamp set (#164747) was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The sentiment and the Petunia Pop card (#163802) were cut with the Beautifully Celebrated dies (#166974). The sentiment was attached to the Petunia Pop card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), then taped to the card front.

I attached the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (#165269) to Very Vanilla card, then cut this with the Extraordianary Flora Die (#165244). The flowers & leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The products used on this card that are in the Last Chance list are the 2024-2026 In-Colors (Petunia Pop & Summer Splash), Metallic Textures Rob-Ons and With You In Mind stamp set.

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Saturday, 4 April 2026

Loveliest Tree

Hi friends,

I am using some more of the Last Chance Products on today’s card as well as some that will be continuing with the next catalogue. I have used the Loveliest Tree stamp set (#163714) and the Loveliest Tree dies (#163715) which are retiring.

I stamped the tree with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) onto Basic White card (#166781). This was cut with the die. The leaves were also cut with the dies using Mossy Meadow card (#133683), backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

The squares were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183) using Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (#165196). These were attached to the Basic White base card, then this was matted with Mossy Meadow card. The base card is Basic White.

“Happy Birthday” is from the Simply Said stamp set (#163756) and stamped with Mossy Meadow ink. A Textured Notes die (#165555) was used to cut the sentiment.

The tree & sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the Adhesive backed leaves were added.

The Last Chance Products are the Loveliest Tree stamp set & dies, Simply Said stamp set, the Textured Notes dies and the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper.

I wish you all a very Happy Easter.

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Friday, 3 April 2026

Layered Thoughts stamp set

Hello again stamping friends,

I am using more retiring or Last Chance Products on today’s card.

I stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Layered Thoughts stamp set (#165346). Firstly I stamped the sentiment with Berry Burst ink (#147143) onto Basic White card (3166781). I used the new Stampin’ Positioner (#167768) which will be available from the new catalogue which starts on 5th May. I cleaned the stamp and without moving the card, I re-inked the stamp with VersaMark (#102283) and stamped over the image. I then added Clear Powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This method allows you to Heat Emboss in any colour ink.

The sentiment and the Lights Of Aurora Designer Series Paper (#165755) were cut with the Textured Notes dies (#165555). I then used a die from the Fancy Borders (#165380) to cut the hearts on the DSP.

The DSP was taped to the Basic White base card and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I glued the 3 hearts which were from the border, with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used on the hearts. The retired Tinsel Gems Three-Pack were also attached to the card.

The Last Chance products are Layered Thought stamp set, Textured Notes dies, Light Of Aurora Designer Series Paper. The Fancy Borders dies & gems are no longer available.

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Thursday, 2 April 2026

Lifetime Of Love dies

Hi & welcome,

With a new catalogue coming soon, that means that there are a lot of retiring or Last Chance Products which will be available while stocks last. Some are at discounted prices. I have used some Last Chance Products on today’s card.

I have used the Lifetime Of Love dies (#162583) to cut the floral image from Gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (#163772). I then coloured the flowers with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (#154880) and the leaves with Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends (#154903).

The Very Vanilla card front (#166785) was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097) and matted with the gold from the Textured Metallic Specialty Paper. This was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.

“Best Wishes” is from the With You In Mind stamp set (#164747). This was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). The edge was daubered with Real Red ink (#147084).

I glued the die cut floral image with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were attached to the card.

The Last Chance Products used here are the Lifetime Of Love dies, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, Textured Metallic Specialty paper, Brush Brass Butterflies and With You In Mind stamp set.

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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Simply Beaitiful

Hi again friends,

Another card today using the Simply Beautiful Bundle (#166980).

I stamped the flower from the Simply Beautiful stamp set (#166958) with VersaMark (#102283) and added the Gold from the Metallics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165678). This was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The leaves from the same set were stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) onto Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). The flower & leaves were cut with the Simply Beautiful dies (#166980).

I cut the triangles using Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper (#166957). These were taped together and attached to the Basic White card front (#16781) and then this was attached to the Basic White base card.

“Thinking Of You” is also from this stamp set and Gold Heat Embossed. I fussy cut the sentiment. An easy way I found how to fussy cut a sentiment, is to place the stamp over the stamped image and using a pencil draw around the stamp, then cut on the pencil lines.

The card front & sentiment were daubered with Petal Pink ink (#147108).

Before attaching the flower to the card I splattered the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flower. I then brushed the Clear Wink Of Stella on the leaves.

The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used for the flower & the middle leaf. The other leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).

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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Simply Beautiful

Hi friends,

This large flower is from the Simply Beautiful stamp set (#166980) and cut with the Simply Beautiful dies (#166964). These come as a bundle - the Simply Beautiful Bundle (#166980).

I stamped the flower with VersaMark (#102283) onto Real Red card (#106578). I added the White Powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powders (#165679) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056), then cut it with the die.

For the background I used a die from the Forever Florals dies (#167443) to cut the Season Of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper (#164144). This DSP was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), so easy to attached this detailed piece to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“Sending Love” is from the Fabulous Sayings stamp set (#167972) and this was stamped with Real Red ink (#147084) and cut with a Paradise Garden die (#167120). The “v” on each end of the banner was cut by hand.

The flower, leaves and banner were all attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The gold leaves are from the Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack (#166980). The Flower Accents (#165171) were attached to the sentiment.

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Monday, 30 March 2026

Delicate Whispers Bundle

Hello friends,

The Delicate Whispers Bundle (#167506) has a great range of leafy images which some have been used on today’s card.

I stamped 3 of the images from the Delicate Whispers stamp set (#167500) onto the Basic White card front (#166781) with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). Using a Blending Brush (#153611) I lightly applied the Strawberry Slush ink (#165286) to the centre of the card.

I stamped 2 of the images again using Pretty Peacock ink (#150083). These were coloured with Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends (#161680) and Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends (#165290). These were cut with the Delicate Whispers dies (#167505). I also cut leaves from Pretty Peacock card (#150886) which was backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334), then attached these to the card.

The strip of DSP is from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (#166992).

“Happy Birthday” from the Unbounded Love stamp set (#163378) was stamped with Strawberry Slush ink and punched with the Labelled With Love (#163569).

The stamped leaves & sentiment were attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The small flowers were cut with dies also from the Delicate Whispers dies, using Strawberry Slush card (#165297) and glued to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

The card front was matted with Strawberry Slush card. The embellishments are from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (#165615).

I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) on the flowers & leaves.

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Sunday, 29 March 2026

Nature’s Symphony Bundle

Hello again stamping friends,

Today I have used the Nature’s Symphony Bundle (#166926) which consists of the Nature’s Symphony stamp set (#166919) and Nature’s Symphony dies (#166925).

The large leaves were stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090) and the smaller leaves with Crumb Cake ink (#147116). These were cut with the dies. I also cut leaves from Mossy Meadow card (#133683). The woodgrain die cut also uses one of the Nature’s Symphony dies and I used Old Olive card (#106576).

I stamped the large leaves onto Nature Walk Designer Series Paper (#166912) using Old Olive ink, stamped off. The DSP was matted with Old Olive card and attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

“Just A Note” from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) and punched with the Three Banner punch (#167050).

The stamped Old Olive leaves and the Mossy Meadow leaves were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The woodgrain piece was taped to the card and the sentiment and Crumb Cake leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

These Faux Bronze Pentagons (#166931) were the embellishments used on the card.

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Fragrant Layers Stamp set

Hello friends,

I have used the flowers from the Fragrant Layers stamp set (#167150) on today’s card.

I stamped part of the image twice using Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) onto Basic White card (#166781). The Stampin’ Blends to colour this are Highland Heather (#154887), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Bubble Bath (#161675), Blackberry Bliss (#154877), Daffodil Delight (#154883) and Granny Apple Green (#154885). I also coloured “Happy Birthday with Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends. This sentiment is from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (#164862).

After colouring the floral images, I used an Everyday Arches Die (#164629) to cut the arch in the centre of the card. The outside piece was dry embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (#167097). I attached this piece to Highland Heather card (#147010) with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The inside piece was taped to the card.

The sentiment was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). Glimmer was added to the flowers with Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) and I attached the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (#162611) to complete the card.

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