With Sympathy

This was a fun card to make using Papillon Potpourri stamp set and the Elegant Butterfly punch.  I also used the 1 3/4" scallop circle punch and cut them in half.  For the antennae I cut thin slivers of Basic Black cardstock.  To add a little texture I used the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder.  The color used was Tangerine Tango.  To order any of these supplies click here to begin shopping now. 

July is a Reason to Smile

Card Kit/Stamp A Stack

Reason To Smile

 There are plenty of reasons to smile in July with the Reason to Smile set--only $5 when you spend $50.  This exclusive set is only available during the month of July!  (Only one set per customer)

In honor of this set I have 3 cards I am using for a Card Kit/Stamp a Stack all using the Reason to Smile stamp set.  Whether you can come to my Stamp a Stack or you order a card kit, you will get a total of 9 cards, 3 of each one.

Don't miss out on either having some handmade cards on hand or a fun stamp set!  Check out the details below.

Stamp A Stack
When: Saturday, July 28th at 10 a.m.
Where:  My house
RSVP:  ASAP but no later than Tuesday, July 24th
Cost:  $12 or $15 with envelopes
PLEASE BRING your own adhesive and scissors

Card Kit
$17 or $20 with envelopes, plus $3 for mailing, if needed.
The kit will have everything cut and stamped and all ready for assembly.  I will provide a picture of each card.  The only thing you will need is dimensionals or mini glue dots as needed as these are hard to mail without them getting stuck to everything else.  Please email if you are interested.

Retiring Items Stamp A Stack

We made these three cards at our last stamp a stack in honor of retiring accessories.  I am going to miss the 5 petal flower punch, the lace ribbon border punch and the blossom bouquet triple layer punch.  Yes I did get a little carried away with doing them all in white but don't they look pretty?  They were a lot of fun to make too.  I think the colors really pop!  Don't forget there are only a few days left to get those last few things in the catalog before they retire.  Stamp sets will be available until the end of the month and accessories are only available while supplies last.  Have a great day!

Retiring Accessories

The Retired Accessories list is now available.  Click here to see the pdf of what is retiring.  Since Stampin' Up out sources their accessories and only make their own stamps, the accessories are only available as the supply lasts.  So if there is something you want, you should purchase it ASAP.

Because of this Lisa has offered to do a book party for those who might want to order things.  Some things to think about is the 2010-2012 In Colors.  They will no longer be available so if you like the paper or haven't gotten your reinkers for your in pads, you will need to do so.  Those colors are Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush and Blushing Bride.

If you want to order on Lisa's book party, please email or call me with what you want.  I will place the order by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 26th.

It is Time to Say Goodbye

It is always hard to say goodbye to those things we have loved and used. We will be losing some stamp sets some of which have been here since I have started. But it is that time of year again and Stampin' Up has always been good to bring in new and exciting things. I have a link to the Retired List in pdf format. Take some time to go through it and if there are some which you have not gotten but can't bear to see go, then give me a call so we can get them ordered before Thursday, May 31st, 2012. Or go to my website and click on "Shop Now" purchase them.

Product Available from the 2012-2013 Catalog

These samples are done from the Summer Smooch Special available through April 30th. To see the flyer with more details click here. There is designer series paper, seam binding ribbon, fabric brads (limited time only, will not be in the new catalog), fabric, stamp set and more.

The colors are so bright and cheery and sure makes me feel like spring! I love how much fun they are! If you are interested in purchasing any of this product or would like a party, please give me a call so we can make it happen.

REMEMBER: We don't have very much more time with this current catalog. Be sure to check back on the 15th for the retired list and then check your calendars to schedule a party so you can get those last few items before they are gone for good on May 31st.

Spring Stamp Camp

Spring Stamp Camp is here again. We will have two sessions: Friday May 4th, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. or Saturday May 5th 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We will be making 4 projects, there will be door prize drawings, card swap, and grand prize.

Cost:
$25 Camp Only-Just come and enjoy some stampin' fun!
$33 Camp & Merchandise-Includes Summer Smooch Designer Series Paper or another choice of the same value ($10.95) a $5.90 savings.
$39 Camp & More-Includes Summer Smooch brads or another accessory of the same value ($6.95) and Designer Series paper listed above (a $7.08 savings).
$53 Camp & Much More-Includes Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch or another stamp set or punch of the same value ($19.95) and Designer Series Paper listed above (a $8.39 savings)
$59 Camp & Most-Includes Summer Smooch brads, punch and designer series paper listed above or substitutions of the same value (a $10.58 savings).

Pre-pay and Register no later than April 20th.