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“Zany Zoo Cat Dancer” Tutorial

April 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! Starting tomorrow Stampin’ Up’s “LAST CHANCE” promotion begins through to April 30th.

There are so many wonderful products from the Mini and Annual Catalogue retiring! Some of the items, including stamp sets, will be on sale. Everything on the Last Chance lists are only available while supplies last. Click on the buttons below to see what’s going and what will be discounted.

ANNUAL CATALOGUE Last Chance List

MINI CATALOGUE Last Chance List

I want to showcase some of my favourite stamp sets that I am sad to say to goodbye to. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll posting tutorials featuring some of these LAST CHANCE items. To avoid disappointment, be sure to order your favourite retiring products before they’re gone forever!

Today’s card features the “Zany Zoo” stamp set, which is so stinkin’ adorable:

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets –Zany Zoo Cling Stamp Set [161305]
  • Card Stock –Petal Pink Cardstock [146985], Crumb Cake Cardstock [120953], Basic Black Cardstock [121045], Pumpkin Pie Cardstock [105117], Basic White Cardstock [159276]
  • Stamp Pads –Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108], Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
  • Misc. –Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper [161304], Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Measurements:

  • Petal pInk: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4, scraps for flowers on curtains
  • Pumpkin Pie: enough for curtains
  • Basic Black: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4
  • Crumb Cake: 1/2 x 4 1/2 for stage
  • DSP: To cut out Cat,

Instructions:

  1. Stamp notes on card base in Petal Pink ink.
  2. Cut out banner and stamp sentiment with Memento ink, stamp notes with Petal pink ink and sponge some Petal Pink ink on edges.
  3. Using various card stocks cut out curtains and stage and attach to card base.
  4. Cut out cat from DSP and attach to stage.
  5. Attach flowers and banner
  6. add a few rhinestones to flowers.

Here are a few more cute “Zany Zoo” cards:

I created this pyramid card using the “Zany Zoo” designer series paper, which is also retiring. To see more photos and the video I made for this card, click HERE.
  • All online orders placed through my store will receive a hand-stamped card in the mail and a PDF tutorial bundle (with exclusive project sheets) will be emailed to you as a token of my appreciation for your order! 
  • If your order is a min $60: I will also send you a bonus sampler pack of Designer Series Papers that are NEW to Stampin’ Up!
  • Please make sure to use this month’s special host code when you place your online order.
  • All orders under $200: please use the special Host Code:  44TVXFRK
  • If your order is OVER $200: do NOT use the code so that you will receive your HOST REWARDS. You will still receive my customer appreciation gift for this month.

Enjoy the day & HAPPY STAMPING!

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I joined Stampin' Up! the first night they arrived in Canada, April 2002, and what a ride it's been! At the time I just wanted the discount on all of the fabulous stamps and accessories - why pay full price if you don't have to, right? But little did I know where my journey with Stampin' Up! would take me. Read More…

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