Welcome to the April 2024 Stampin' Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle - Fond Farewell

Hi my lovely crafting friends!  This months Stray Duckling Blog waddle is a farewell to the 2022-2024 In-Colors and to the retiring products in the mini and annual catalog (2023-2024).  Sigh!  It's so hard to say good bye!

First of all, I think the 2022 - 2024 In-Colors of Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky and Orchid Oasis were my all time favorite color combinations.  So vibrant.  Here are a couple of cards I made using this pallet.  The Playful Piggy stamp set is long gone, but the Sending Smiles Stamp Set and Dies were also my favorite.  I will probably keep this one around for a while.  

Don't these colors just cheer you up immediately?  

Now for my favorite stamp sets that are retiring:

Country Bouquet - Stamped in Sweet Sorbet:

Beautiful Balloons and Bright and Beautiful 6x6 DSP - Such an easy way to make a spectacular card!

A really sad face about the retirement of this stamp set and dies:  Notes of Nature Bundle.  Nature's Sweetness 12 x 12 DSP is sticking around - so happy for this!  I also used the 12 x 12 Distressed gold on this card and unfortunately, that is retiring as well.

And lastly, Biggest Wish Stamp set - I loved the bold graphics of this set.  So sad to see it go.  Also the Basic Border dies are retiring as well - I loved these dies - they were not only versital, but it was a quick and easy way to jazz up your card.  I got the Birthday die from the Just Wanted to Say die set, which thankfully is being carried to the new catalog.

That's all - there are many more stamp sets, dies and accessories I will miss, but I am also looking forward to the new adventure in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog which will be available May 1st.  

Hope you enjoyed my walk through memory lane.  Here are the rest of the Ducklings to check out:

Blessings,  Sheryl

April 2024 Card Class is now Open for Registration!

 I'm really excited to offer you these cards in my April 2024 classes.  Some are a fond farewell to retiring products in the 2023-2024 annual catalog and Winter mini - some are some classics that are sticking around.  Here are the samples of the cards we will be making:

In my class you make a total of 7 cards:  2 each of 3 designs plus a bonus card.  All cards include envelopes and the recipes to make these cards.  Cost is only $25!  

Here are the dates and times:

Sunday, April 21st - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - my home (limited seating)

Friday, April 26th - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church. 

You need to contact me by Friday, April 12th to make your reservation.  

Hope to see you in class!

Blessings, sheryl

Welcome to the March 2024 Stray Duckling Waddle! - Celebrating the Spring Mini-Catalog!

 Hello my fellow card makers!

This month we are continuing in our exploration of the January - April Stampin'Up! Mini Catalog.

I selected two cards to share with you that are whimsical.   The first one is fun to make and fun to receive for a birthday.  

I used the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle as well as the Lighter Than Air 6x6 Designer Series Paper as well as the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots and twine.  How much fun is this!

The second card, and I think this stamp bundle may be my all time favorite is Cutest Cows Bundle...Stamp set and cow builder punch.   Who doesn't love cows!  There is a great variety of different images and cows with sweet faces in this set.  Plus you get a punch in the bundle!  Who doesn't love building a cow?

I hope you enjoyed todays cards.  Let me know what you think in the comments.  I love hearing from you.

Here is a list of my fellow ducklings who also have some card inspiration for you....

Blessings,  Sheryl

Print Recipe

Product List

Ice Cream Swirl Bundle (English) [162771] $53.00	Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162764] $24.00	Ice Cream Swirl Dies [162770] $35.00	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $9.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00
Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159224] $10.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $10.00	Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161719] $10.00	Lighter Than Air 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162747] $12.50	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $10.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.50	Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots [162758] $9.00	Baker's Twine Three Color Pack [162759] $8.00

Print Recipe

Product List

Cutest Cows Bundle (English) [162897] $41.25	Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162892] $24.00	Cutest Cows Builder Punch [162896] $22.00	Celebrate With Tags Cling Stamp Set (English) [159974] $23.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] $10.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $10.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $10.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $10.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $10.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154843] $10.00	Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163170] $10.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50

March 2024 Classes are now in session!

 Hi all!  I have a special treat for you for the month of March.  We will be making 6 Easter cards (or any other sentiment you would like) from 1 sheet of 12 x 12 designer series paper.  Specifically, we will be using the Perennial Lavender 12 x 12 DSP, found in the January - April 2024 Stampin'Up mini catalog.  

I got the idea from Canadian Stampin'Up demonstrator, Sherry Roth who designed this clever technique.  Her blog and a video can be found here by clicking on this link.

I changed things up a bit by making them Easter cards.  Here are the 6 cards plus the bonus card.

The bonus card is CASE'd from Susan Stampfield - it's a fun fold that is quite unique.  Click on this link to see her blog post and video.  Here is an up close picture of it.

This class should be a lot of fun.  Here are the dates and times:

Sunday, March 17th (only 2 seats left) - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - my home

Friday, March 22nd - 10am - 2pm - Morton Christian Church

Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend and when.  

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope to meet you in class!

Blessings, Sheryl

Product List

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162593] $12.50	Perennial Postage Dies [162607] $33.00	Paper Butterfly Accents [162612] $8.00	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $10.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $9.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $13.00	Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [162611] $8.00	Easter Lilies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162783] $24.00	Excellent Eggs Cling Stamp Set (English) [162801] $23.00	Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English) [162947] $23.75
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888] $22.00