Many of you have seen previews of the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalog.  Some of you are fortunate enough to have a copy of the catalog that you can already start looking through to begin making your wish lists.  (My wish list is pretty long already!).

Before we all turn our attention to the new catalog, let’s take some time to celebrate favorite stamps that are retiring.  I have some favorites that I am going to share with you in my next few posts.  The first one is the the bold Botanical Blooms set.

Remember – the retiring stamps sets are now available only while supplies last and only through May 31.  If you have been thinking about purchasing a particular set that is retiring, now is the time to add the set to your stash!  The Botanical Builder framelits are also still available.  The best thing is — the stamps and framelits have been discounted from their original prices.  Buy them separately and get a better deal than if you buy them as a bundle 🙂

Below is a picture of a gatefold card made with the set and corresponding dies.  For detailed instructions for the card, click here to go to my original post of the card.  The design is one that can be altered for many types of cards.

Check back tomorrow for another of my favorite retiring sets.  There are some gems!

Happy stamping!
Laurie

Since I know you would like to add the stamps and dies to your collection, click on either picture below, and you’ll go to my on-line store. You can’t pass up this bargain!