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Day 6 has arrived in celebrating my 5th anniversary as an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I hope you are enjoying the customer appreciation gifts and discounts as a thank you for supporting my small business. 

Today's card, which was cased from my team leader, Kay Kalthoff, is a quick and easy design. It is a clever project to use large-scale scenery prints. My tip is to die-cut several labels at a time and stamp sentiments on them for future use. The Scalloped Blooms dies are one of my favorite sets for this technique. "Relax" came from the Relaxing Waterside Suite. 

Recently, I celebrated my 5th year as a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! As a thank you to my customers and followers, I will be offering promotions throughout the month. Today, free Dimensionals are the selected gift. 

Click on "Learn More about the Customer Loyalty Program" to read about my customer appreciation promotions and specials. Thank you for sharing the joys of card making and scrapbooking with me! 

Take Care,

Linda Ann 

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Hobby Haven Relax Among the Plants

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Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English) [167928]	Relaxing Waterside Dies [167927]	Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167922]
Scalloped Blooms Bundle (English) [167647]	Scalloped Blooms Dies [167646]	Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167639]
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [165281]
Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [165273]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Hobby Haven 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167201]	Shimmering Dots [167949]

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Big Changes Happening with Stampin' Up! Products

What's Happening at Stampin' Up!

On today's blog post, I am keeping my message brief so that you can read about what's happening at Stampin' Up! In the upcoming months, there will be changes in packing, product availability, and manufacturing. Our world is changing, and therefore, the raw materials needed to produce items are in short supply. Also, customers' wishes change, and Stampin' Up! listens to their opinions. Here we go with the news!

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Linda Ann 

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Phasing Out Stampin' Write Markers

NOTE: On August 20, 2025 all Stampin' Write Markers will move to the Last Chance list. 

Supplies are available while they last. 

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Last Chance for Stampin' Write Markers

If you are looking for a black journal pen, check out this new product: Black .04 Journaling Pen

Retirement of Cling Stamps

Cling Stamp

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• Starting with November 2025 Online Exclusives, all new stamps will be photopolymer.

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• In December 2025, all cling stamps in the September–December 2025 Mini Catalog will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last.
• Starting in April 2026, all cling stamps in the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last. 
• Cling stamps released in Online Exclusives through September 2025 will be supported—based on demand—until April 2026 at the latest. Some will likely discontinue prior to April.
• The final transition will be April 2026 when all cling stamps move to Last Chance. 
• There are no plans to move existing Cling Stamps to photopolymer. 

Stamp and Die Organizers

• The new Stamp & Die Organizers will be space-saving with friendly updates that make it easier to store stamps and dies together.
• Starting November 4, 2025, the 5-5/8" x 9" organizers will be available in packs of ten.
• The Standard Stamp Cases will be available to purchase but will part of the review process to see if they need to retire in the future.
• Clear packaging will allow the inside product to be seen.
• An envelope closure includes a tuck-in flap for ease of opening and closing.
• Die packaging will exhibit art work to identify the product! 
• Embossing folders will not be changing at this time.
• Note: I measured the Stamp-n-Storage magnet. It's size is 4 7/8" wide x 6 3/4" high; therefore, the magnet card will fit inside of the SU Organizers. 

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The Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #5

 Exploring Neutral and Masculine Aesthetics in Card Making

As the 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog ends on April 30th; I updated the Neutral Cards Booklet. If you aren't familiar with the term neutral, it's a card that fits many cardmaking categories. Both male and female friends enjoy a neutral card because of its color, pattern, and texture. It is one of those cards that a variety of sentiments will be appropriate on the label.

Are there Last Chance products that you want to purchase? Do you have stamps and dies sitting unused on your shelf? Let's have fun making cards using your treasured stash! During the week, I will post my favorite neutral and masculine cards while exploring card making aesthetics. See the links below for previous posts in the series, and join me in reminiscing about the retiring catalog.

Even though I am sad to say goodbye to the catalog, I am also excited about the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and new Online Exclusive products. Wait until you see the new sentiment stamp set with dies! Here's a tip - I will be able to fill up my sentiment box quickly.

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Take care,

Linda Ann

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You're in My Heart and Prayers Homemade Card

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Are you interested in a free spreadsheet illustrating images of Stampin' Up! Neutral DSP and recipes for example cards? Here are four ways to receive the handy guide, which is updated when new products arrive.

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• Comment "Neutral Cards" and I will direct message the Google link.

• Email tranquilitycottage@gmail.com with "Attn. Linda Ann" in the subject line.

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Example of the Allure of Neutral Cards Guide

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So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283]	Hope You Know Cling Stamp Set (English) [161409]	Nested Essentials Dies [161597]
Keeping Tabs Dies [163539]	Keeping Tabs Dies Bundle (English) [163543]	Keeping Tabs Punch Bundle (English) [163540]
Keeping Tabs Punch [163538]	Keeping Tabs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163533]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163415]
Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder [160766]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [153124]
Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds [162743]

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