Ok, I was kidding...

Well, I am not sure if Mother Nature felt better, or simply got all too mad at me. We had a extremely rainy day yesterday, with torrential day for good part of the day. After a calm afternoon, we got an active evening with tornado warnings and all. Very active for a cool temperature.

The day was so gloomy that the children did school in the basement rather than our regular school room which is our sun room. I was able to do some clean up in my craft area, creating space for supplies ordered from the FREE shipping and also getting ready for the new catalog coming in May. Then, I had time to craft a bit too. I made this card with a retirement in mind. Think about it, retiring, having time for all sorts of things, including riding your bike to the library or ice cream shop, or both! Sheltering Tree stamp set was perfect for a relaxed life style. The DSP used is the now retired Etcetera,  but I love the colors of it. The sketch is from the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch challenge 535 and for the "park" background I used the Apothecary Accent Framelit. Now, weather permitting, I may go for a ride soon.

Tip:
While I normally teach for people to stamp first cut last, when using the Photopolymer stamps I do not mind stamping last because you can perfectly well see where the image is going to be stamped.

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Per Stampin' Up!, the MDS software will continue to work.  However, you will want to save and back up any digital downloads you have purchased and save them to your hard drive before 5/31.  The last day to access support for MDS, purchase downloads and use Stampin' Up! print services is May 31, 2015.  After that time, MDS and support for MDS will no longer be available. 

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• STOCK UP!  Fill your wish list and stock up on basics like paper, stamps and ink!  It ALL ships FREE!
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• Paper Pumpkin past kits and kit refills are eligible for free shipping if purchased online. Paper Pumpkin monthly subscriptions are not eligible for free shipping.
• SMART IDEA!  The Stampin' Up! 2013 - 2015 In Colors will be retiring with the annual catalog (last day is June 2, 2015).  Order your favorite 2013 - 2015 In Color inks, card stock, ribbon, markers and more while they are in stock AND take advantage of free shipping!   

Soon to Retire:  2013-2015 In Colors:  
Left to right:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe,
Pistachio Pudding & Strawberry Slush

The annual Stampin' Up! retired list is coming April 21st.  That's when we have to say good-bye to some beloved products to make room for the new.  The only products I know for sure will be on that list are the 2013-2015 In Color product line.They are a beautiful color set, and I know I will miss them. But, there is still time to stock up to have these lovely colors.
2013-2015 In Color Products Include: 

• 2013-2015 In Color Card Stock
• 2013-2015 In Color Inkpad
• 2013-2015 In Color Ink Refills - don't forget to get the refills!
• 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
• 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack
• 2013-2015 In Color Thick Baker's Twine (Dawn's favorite!)
• 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment

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