Better late than never!

Evening All,
Well later post than I had planned but at least I finished three cards!! Course I started days ago!! Needless to say I missed the awesome challenge deadline over at Pals Paper Arts but I still used their great sketch:



Here is what I came up with:

 

I needed more Thank You's  and a "Welcome Baby" card for a co-worker. I used some of my soon to retire Gumball Green, with Afternoon Picnic DP and some pieces of Very Vanilla that I ran through the Big Shot with my Vintage EF. I used the image that I borrowed from a friend and frankly cant wait until my order from the new catty gets here as there is an adorable baby set that coordinates with framelits! Perfect for all my thank you's and scrapbooking that I have to do!! Though I am a bit sad to see some of my favorites go. If your like me then run on over to Stampin Up and check out their retirement blow out!! Its up to 50% off!!!

Have a great night!

Karin 

Love a good sketch!

Morning All,
Well in keeping with most of my Friday night's I did a bit of laundry and clean up but I also crafted a little. I am trying to pad my "stash" of "Thank You" cards, as I still have quite a few to send out. So I had gone on over to the Friday Mash Up and I really loved their sketch and challenge:

 

 

Sketch by: Lisa 

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a project using the above "Sketch".
2. Create a " Get Well" Project.
3. or Mash it Up and create a "Get Well project using the Sketch". 

I decided to "mash it up" as I also need to build up my "get well" stash so here is what I came up with:

 

I used some of the pieces I had left of my Floral District DP, my Thoughts and Prayers stamp set (yeah not retiring!) and the soon to retire "Betsy's Blooms" set. I love the "pop" you get when you combine Razzleberry with Old Olive1 A little of my favorite ribbon (yeah also NOT retiring!!) and I was done!! However, I really liked the sketch so I did a few "Thank You" cards as well. Here is what I came up with:

I used a base of Pool Party, some of my Sweet Sorbet DP, ran a panel of Pool Party through the decorative dots DF, stamped the sentiment with one of my all time favorites "Short and Sweet" and lightly stamped a background with "Packed for Baby" stamp set. Great sketch, especially if your like me and hoard all your favorite DP scraps!! Remember you only have until June 2nd to get your favorites while they last!! Have a great day!
Karin

Pals Paper Arts Challenge

Morning All,
Sorry for the quiet week, I have been very busy trying to organize all the baby clothes we received! We are extremely lucky to have such great friends and family! I seriously don't think I have to buy my new addition anything but socks for the next four years!! Trouble is storing it all!! Lol!! Anyway I needed to send some "Thank You's" to the people who sent us all these clothes and I needed a sketch so I went on over to Pals Paper Arts and they had another great sketch



And here is what I came up with:

I had one lonely piece of So Saffron hiding in the back of my scraps pile and I thought it looked great with the Sweet Sorbet DP from Saleabration. I ran the piece of Crisp Cantaloupe through the Big Shot with the soon to retire Lattice EF and punched out the baby carriage stamp I borrowed from a friend after embossing it in Pool Party. There is a thank you sentiment inside from the Wonderful Favorites set that is also soon to retire (Love all the sentiments it has!).

I also wanted to let you all know that many items are soon to retire and, in fact, many have sold out!! Stampin Up recently was able to get more of the soon to retire in-color cardstock in case your still looking. They are as follows:

Limited Quantities of In Color Cardstock Now Available May 13, 2014 When we announced the retired list, the 2012-2014 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock sold out very quickly. We're happy to announce that we've been able to obtain additional product, and there are limited quantities available again. Once we run out of this new stock, we will be out for good. The following items are available, only while supplies last: Item Description 126840 Gumball Green 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock 126843 Midnight Muse 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock 126841 Primrose Petals 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock 126842 Raspberry Ripple 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock 126839 Summer Starfruit 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock

Feel free to contact me for further information!
Karin

Still Playing with Paper!!

Morning All,
I wanted to share a card that I actually started a few days ago. Its great I can walk away and come back to it when I have a minute, not sure how long I'll be able to do that when the new member of the family arrives!! Anyway I had gone on over to Always Playing with Paper and they had a great sketch:

 

Here is what I came up with:

 

 

I used Raspberry Ripple as a base, with Basic Black and a layer of Primrose Petals Coordinations Cardstock that I had run through the stripped embossing folder. I decided to use the Betsy's Blooms as my stamp set and then the sentiment from the Simply Sketched hostess set. A little white Bakers Twine and I was done. Love the contrast! Have a great day!

Karin 



On a roll!

Morning All,
Well I decided that as I was on a "sort of" vacation this week that I would make sure I had a little crafting time! As Stampin Up has just released its retirement list I knew that I wanted to use some of my favorites in the next few weeks for my projects. I, of course, needed a great sketch. So I went on over to Freshly Made Sketches and this is their great sketch:

 

 

And here is what I created:

 

 

I used one of my all time favorite background stamps, Sunflower and heat embossed it in my favorite color; pewter. I love both and am stocking up this week with SU's free shipping on the Pewter embossing powder as its my "go to" color! I ran the Coastal Cabana through my lattice folder (another retiring item that adds a great feel to projects!) and then stamped the sunflower again in Crumb Cake and placed it on a panel of Afternoon Picnic DP (also leaving us in June!). I added an antique brad and popped it up on dimensionals after heat embossing the sentiment from Loving Thoughts (another great retiring set). Loved this sketch and plan on using it again! Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 



Retirement!

Morning All,

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter!! I wanted to share a number of things that Stampin Up released this AM.

First here is the link to their retiring stamp list of the current catalog:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Stamps.pdf

They are supposed to be available until June 3rd but my advice, given past years, is that if there is something you would like order now!

Here is the link to their retiring accessory list:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Accessories.pdf

These are only available until supplies last!!

The timing is great on these lists as, from now until April 25th (Friday) ANY ORDER ships for FREE!!!!! You want only one roll of ribbon, no problem free shipping! This is a great time to check out what is offered on the clearance rack as well to combine your savings!!

If you would like help placing the order let me know and I will send it in for you.

 

Have a great day!

Karin

FREE shipping is coming!!

Morning All,
I wanted to share that Stampin Up is coordinating their once a year retirement list with FREE shipping!!!


^    Get FREE shipping on everything (doesn't include expedited orders) April 21-25!

Don't forget...retiring products lists will be available on April 21, so you can take advantage of free shipping by ordering all your favorites right away!

Remember...all retiring products are only available while supplies last.  So shop early!

This is a GREAT time to stock up on your favorite stamps and supplies before they are gone AND take advantage of my loyalty program!! Click here to check out the program and get started!!
Have a great day!!
Karin

French Foliage

Evening All,
Thought I would share a card I made for my upcoming "retirement" party. I chose to use one of my all time favorite stamps sets "French Foliage" The detail alone lends itself to so many options!

I used River Rock as my base, added some Soft Suede and Comfort Cafe DP for my layers. I used the Pursuit of Happiness set for my greeting on the Labels Framelits  with some Bakers Twine. Hope you can see it but I heat embossed the leaves with Early Espresso power and then used the Frost Shimmer paint over it for a "glimmer" effect. Love that technique! Well off to get ready for another week!
Happy Mothers Day!
Karin

Just Believe Faux Tiles

Morning All,
I wanted to share a card that I will be making at my next stamp club. I already shared my "Thank You" notes to my club members, which focused on the soon to retire "Just Believe" stamp set and a technique that uses the scoring tool to make faux tiles. I wanted to give my club members a chance to make their own, as it is a great technique thats easy to do with the scoring tool:

I used the color combo of River Rock (soon to retire) and Early Espresso. After scoring the River Rock every inch and sponging I added a few Vintage Trinkets on the center of the punched out circle and on the canvas ribbon and I was done. I LOVE that you can stamp on the canvas ribbon! Gives the card that rustic feel! Hope you have a great day!

Karin 

Retirement!

Evening All!
I wanted to share the Stampin Up retirement lists with you all! Lots of great deals are being offered on accessories and NOW is the time to scoop up your favorite stamp sets before they are gone!!
Here is the line for the retiring stamps and here is the link for the retiring accessories, many of which are at discounted prices! The accessories list is updated regularly as, when they are gone, they are gone! Now is a great time to set up your "retirement" party!
Have a great night!
Karin

Retirement Sale!

Hi All,


I am getting re-organized and am listing some of my retired "goodies" for sale. This ranges from stamp sets, die cuts, embossing folders, and ink pads. I have listed some sets that have pictures but do not have pictures for every item. Email me if you would like a picture of a particular item. I am not currently looking for any items for trade. Shipping can be combined and I use the flat rate boxes. Thanks and have a great day!


Karin




Stamp Name Wood or Clear Sale Price  

$5 Stamps:

Christmas Greeting Wood

Fresh Vintage Clear

Ornate Blossom Wood NUM

$8 Stamps:

Delight in Life Wood

Kindness Matters Clear 

$10 Stamps:

Cottage Window Clear

Loving Thoughts Clear

Not So Seriously Clear

Northern Hearts Clear

Vintage Vogue Clear 

$15 Stamps:

For All You Do Wood

Packed for Everything Bundle Wood

Wonderful Favorites Wood

Misc Supplies

3/4 full spool of Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Stripped Ribbon $5

1 & 3/4 full boxes of Deck the Hall Fabric $3 for both

Sizzix Large Heart Shaped Die $15

Bigz Large Scallop Square $15

Hearts Pressed Embossing Plate $10

Bigz Holiday Stocking Die   $15


Fall Harvest Regular Sized Wheel $5

Soft Holly Regular Sized Wheel $5

Stampin Pastels Hardly used old colors $8

Small Tag Punch $10

Textured Impressions Designer Frames $5

Paper Piercing Pack Essentials $8

 

5 More Days!!

Morning All!!
Before I run off for round "2" of helping my parents clean out their house I thought I would remind you all that you have only FIVE more days before the current catalog is no more! So make sure you check out the retiring stamp list and the retiring accessory list and snatch up your favorites before they are gone!
Have a great day!\
Karin

Stampin Up! Retiring Accessories List

Evening All,
I wanted to pass on the Stampin Up! Retiring Accessories List. Get them before they are gone! The retired accessories and Definitely Decorative (including Décor Elements) lists are now available and won't stay around for long--these items are only available while supplies last!

When you look at the retired accessories list, you'll note that all of our Stampin' Pads are listed. This is for two reasons: (1) Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white; and (2) we are introducing a new Firm Foam pad in our Classic Stampin' Pads with the 2012-2013 annual catalog.

The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images. They will be available for customer order on June 1.

In addition, please note the following changes in the new catalog, which explanation some of the products being on the retired list:

• Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered.
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections.
• Any item with an asterisk next to it is being reconfigured.  An example of this could be repackaging, as in the example above of the markers.
• Craft Ink Pads (other than black or white per above) and Craft Refills will no longer be offered.
• Classic Ink Refills (other than the retiring 2010-2012 In Colors) will still be available.
• Stampin' Spots are being discontinued.  Stampin' Up! may possibly reconfigure & sell some of the Classic Ink Spots.
• Other than the retiring 2010-2012 In Colors, the Stampin' Up! colors are NOT retiring.

IMPORTANT CORRECTION:
Two items that were included on the Retiring Accessories List are not actually retiring. We have updated the lists to remove these items.

208	108360	Craft Scissors
208	103579	Paper Snips

You can view the lists by clicking on the following links:
 STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST BY CATALOG PAGE NUMBER
STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING DEFINITIVELY DECORATIVE LIST

Now is a great time to book your workshop to get some of these products before they are gone! Book now and be guaranteed a new 2012-2013 Idea Book and Catalog!!
Karin

Retirement List is here!

Hi All,
Well the retirement list went live last night at Midnight and no I did not stay up for it!! :)
Its definitely a long one so check through carefully for your favorites before they are gone! Click here to see the list of over 300 sets that are going to "move on". If your ordering online than don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack as they have added more then 50 new products at 60% off!!
With all the stamp sets retiring you will want to make sure and check back on June 1st, as that is when the new 2012-2013 catalog will go live and it promises to be fantastic!!
Have a great day and feel free to call or email with any questions!
Karin