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<\/p>\nHave you always seen the sunset over the ocean, or over a mountain, or a piece of farmland?\u00a0 Sunsets are God’s way of telling you that things have come to an end.\u00a0 Sometimes that end is only temporary… after all, the sun comes back up each morning.\u00a0 But, sometimes, those sunsets mean that things will never be the same again.\u00a0 Some things, even good things, must unfortunately come to an end.<\/p>\n
I am sad to say, the end is almost here for the products retiring from the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog as well as the 2017 Occasions Catalog.<\/p>\n
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What will you miss the most?<\/p>\n
I will miss the Botanical dies, Endless Birthday Wishes stamp set, and Watermelon Wonder!<\/p>\n\n
Here are a few cards made with with these things.<\/p>\n\n
Now… here is where I tell you that none of these were entirely my idea.\u00a0 But, two of them – the one with Bella the Dog and the one with the flowers – I have now idea who did the original ones because their was no watermark on it.\u00a0 So, if they look very similar to something you have done, please let me know so that I can credit you…\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 The Ombre Balloon card was inspired by Becky Roberts and the Thanks card was my idea based on a Seize the Sketch card sketch.<\/p>\n
Just thing about all the beautiful things you can do with these sets.\u00a0 Imagine combining all three into one card!\u00a0 That would be great!<\/p>\n
What have you done with your favorite retiree?\u00a0 Post it int he comments below so we can all enjoy your creations!<\/p>\n
Of course… once these are gone.. there will be new ones.\u00a0 See, the end is not always bad.<\/p>\n
Until next time… keep it simple, Stampers!<\/p>\n
\ud83d\ude42\u00a0 Joanne<\/p>\n
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