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We all look forward to the new Stampin' Up catalog and the new In Colors. But to make room for new products we have to say goodbye to some of the current products. If you have any of these Retiring In Colors you want to be sure to get ink refills and card stock before it's gone. And when the retiring list comes out Tuesday these will be the first thing to sell out, often on that first day. Want to make sure you don't miss the boat it's always better to order BEFORE that list comes out. If you have any favorite stamp sets that you haven't yet purchased but think you want be sure to check the list Tuesday. Stamp sets don't sell quickly like the In Colors and Designer Series Papers do.

If you order anything online please use the Hostess Code J47FKVET when ordering if your order is LESS than $150.  You can order through my online store by clicking my name at the bottom of this post.

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With great sadness I am sharing that my sister, Barbara, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9th. We were so happy to have spent time together just three weeks ago. She raised a wonderful, loving son and was devoted to caring for our 94 year old mother in her home this past year. She had a passion for cooking which led to her Personal Chef business.

My 94 year old mother lived with her this past year and is not in the best of health. We got Hospice care a few days ago for her. I am in KY and the way things look now I will continue to stay here to care for Mom. What this means for my stamping classes, workshops, and business is that I will continue to keep you informed of updates. I will have new catalogs for you and will make arrangements for you to get them as soon as they come the end of May so be watching emails for information about that. You can contine to order through my online store.

I have had so many of you reaching out with your kind thoughts and prayers and I want you to know how comforting it is. I am blessed to have a wonderful family and friends.

Stampin' Up has added new items to the Clearace Rack. Up to 60% off! There are some really great deals including some of the favorites from the Holiday catalog. Some of my favorites:

Black Glimmer Paper – Just $2.00!

To You and Yours Shaker Christmas Cards – Was $24, Now $9.60

Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (Fall themed) Now just $4.40

Winter Wonderland Designer Series Paper – Now just $5.20

Project Life Cards and Accessory Packs – 3 different themes at unbelievably low prices.

This is just a few of the reduced items – to see them all go visit my online store by clicking my name below:

My daughter, Lynn Ann, and I went to Lexington last week to visit my mother and my son Jeff and his family. For this Florida gal the temps in the 30's and 40's were too cold and was even suppose to snow one day but didn't get quite cold enough. My mother is amazing at 94.

We got there on Saturday just in time to go watch the UK basketball game with Jeff and my grandson, Anderson, at a local restaurant which was right across the street from the Opera House where my granddaughter, Sofia, was performing that night. My daughter-in-law, Becky, and Sofia were already at the Opera House but came over for a quick hello. Unfortunately, the Wildcats lost the game. After that it was on to the dance performance.

Lexington in the Spring is one of my favorites.  Even though there was a cold spell that weekend Spring was in full bloom.  These Bradford pear trees were everywhere.

There was also forcythia and daffodils blooming but I never could get a picture of them. It was either too cold or too cloudy out. I love forcythia but of course it won't grow in Florida so when I found some artificial sprays on clearance this week I got them and created my own little bit of Spring inside my house with some live tulips and hyacinth plants.

Wishing you a Blesssed Easter

It's not too soon to be thinking about the In Colors that will be retiring when the new catalog comes out June 1st. The retiring list will be announced in May however once that list is out one of the first things to run out is the reinkers for the ink pads along with cardstock and any other embellishments in these colors. Below are the colors that will retire. I am going to hate to say goodbye to Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow and Blackberry Bliss. I use these colors all the time. But saying goodbye means we get to say hello to five new colors in June. Wonder what they will be.

Stock up now while you can still get them and remember that you can earn FREE Sale-a-Bration product with a $50 order.

I will be placing an order the last week of March so let me know if there is anything you need.