Good Morning, my friends,

It’s a glorious morning here in our little town.  The sun is shining…the skies are blue…and the birds are singing like crazy.  I was up and at ’em early this morning and I created a sweet card using another of my “retiring” friends, “Simply Sketched”.  I love the images in this stamp set.

“Simply Sketched”  Item #129672

Here’s my card for today…

I stamped the flower image on a scrap of the Naturals Ivory card stock with Staz On Ink.  I love that card stock because it just has a rustic feel.  I also like to watercolor on it.  It’s not the same as the regular watercolor paper but it still works.  I love the palette of Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple to go along with it.  It just seems very soft and sweet.  I know that none of us really loves creating sympathy cards but I’m glad I could make this one for a very dear friend who lost her father this week.

I’m heading out soon to attend a very exciting webinar today all about our new partnership with Project Life.  I got all of my PL preorder items in the mail yesterday and I can’t wait to play with them today at the team gathering.  Project Life is going to be such a huge blessing in my scrapbooking life.  Have you heard of it before?  Have you tried it?  Well, hang on to your hats because the exclusive Project Life designs for Stampin’ Up! will seriously rock your socks.  Get those boxes of photos out of  your closet and get ready to get them into beautiful keepsake albums that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime.

If you haven’t checked out the Retiring List lately, you’ll want to see it today.  Stamps and Accessories are flying off of the shelves.  Don’t miss out on the items you really want for your stamp room.
JUST CLICK HERE to see the updated Retirement List.

Wishing you a wonderful day,

Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Boy, things have been hoppin’ around here.  It’s definitely an exciting time and I’m feeling extremely blessed to be able to be home full time to do what I love to do….STAMP and CREATE.  I went through all of my stamp sets last night with the newly released “Retired List” and man, oh MAN am I going to have lots of sets for sale at my “Happy Retirement Hoopla” event.  Now, of course, there are some that I’m sad to see go but I’ll tell you a little secret….Stampin’ Up! always replaces my favorites with even better and NEW favorites with the premiere of their new catalog.  It never fails.

Speaking of the New Catalog Premiere….If you haven’t reserved your copy from me yet, please make sure to either email me or leave me a comment here on the blog and let me know you would like one of your very own.  For those of you who are local, there’s no charge.  For those who are long distance, I will be happy to mail you a copy when you pay the shipping cost.  Like I said, just send me a note and we’ll get you all set up.

Now…I have a fun card to share with you today.  “By the Seashore” (Item #132852 wood/ #126532 clear) is one of my favorite stamp sets and it’s not retiring.  Woot!  I wanted to make a quick “Thank You” card for Brittany’s new in-laws who had us all over for Easter dinner and this card should arrive in their mailbox tomorrow.  They are huge “beach” and “ocean” people so I hope they like the card.

I love the color palette that coordinates with the “High Tide” Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog.  The colors I used are Pacific Point, Smoky Slate, Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral and Whisper White.  The Summer Starfruit line of products is retiring.  That includes the ribbon on this card.  I have to be honest….Summer Starfruit was most definitely NOT one of my favorite In Colors when they debuted but it really has grown on me.

Here’s a look at the designs that are included in the High Tide DSP pack (Item #137394)

 

Hey there, Peeps!!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.  We sure did.  I’m still stuffed!

Let’s get right to it…..AMAZING NEWS from Stampin’ Up! this week….
Here are the deets…..

First of all….

Yep!  You read that right!  This week, April 21-25, Stampin Up! is NOT charging shipping on all standard mail orders!!  WAHOO!!  It doesn’t matter if you place one order or a hundred and one orders!  SUH-WEET!

Next…..Guess what came out today???

It’s that time of year….Today the “Retired List” of hundreds of stamps and accessories was released.  This year they are on a “get ’em til they’re gone” basis.  So….run…don’t walk (or just click) and see what’s on your “must have” list and order them while they’re still available.  I’m stocking up on Dazzling Diamonds.  I can’t live without it!! But the REALLY BIG ITEM I can’t live without is…..

This one!!!!

RED ALERT, PEOPLE!!!

The “Dress Up Framelit Dies”!!!  Are you kidding me???  I use these for all of my Punch Art Disney Princess Dresses!  PLEASE make sure to order yours before they’re gone!!  Item #130101  Seriously….don’t wait!!

Are you ready to see the list?  Ok…Here you go….  JUST CLICK HERE FOR THE RETIRED LIST

Alrighty….I’m off to make my list of goodies to order.  What are you stocking up on before it’s gone?  Let me know!

Wishing you a magical day,

Ok….I couldn’t stand it!

I’ve been working on this new project all evening and I just can’t go to bed without at least showing it to you.  I’m SO excited!!!

Here’s the brand new…HOT off the presses (or my desk anyway…) Suitably Punched-Disney Princess Punch Art Dress…..

“Elsa” from Disney’s “Frozen”

 

Now is a great time to get a no obligation starter kit so that YOU can preorder yours at up to 30% on Monday April 21st.  Our No Obligation Starter kit includes $125 in product of your choice for $99 with FREE shipping.  Be a part of my team by Monday and you’ll be able to also get first dibs on the retiring items that will be announced and get an additional 30% off of that order too.  


There are very few things in life that are a Win-Win but THIS opportunity is definitely one of them.  Take advantage of it so you don’t miss anything.  Click HERE TO JOIN NOW
I have “Welcome Packets” and fun treats  ready to mail out to everyone who joins the fun.  I’d love to send one to you.

Wishing you a magical day,

Hey there, Peeps!

Wowzer!  Are we ever getting a soaking rain here today?  I’m so happy to be here in the studio where it’s dry and looking out the window at all of the blooms popping up out there.

Today I’m sharing a sweet Easter ensemble with you.  The little “carrots” are my take on the traditional “sour cream” containers.  I made them a little  more elongated so they looked more like carrots.  These carrots are filled with malted Easter eggs. Mmmmm!  The “greens” on the carrot tops are made using just a scrap of green card stock and my awesome “Fringe Scissors”.

The card measure 4″ x 4″ and it so sweet in person.  I stamped the little bunny and greeting from the “Eggstra Spectacular” stamp set.  It’s just precious.

Hey Peeps!

I just had to pop in and share this with you.  I’ve been working in the studio non stop today and I just couldn’t wait to show the NEW addition to the “Suitably Punched Critter” Collection.

Hello my friends,  Happy Tuesday!

I had such a great day in the studio today.  I did a few new sketches for upcoming projects that I’m just itching to create and share with you.  The project that came to life today is one that’s been in my head for a couple of weeks now.  Actually, it was one of the first projects I sketched out when I got the “Hardwood” Background Stamp in my original order from the Occasions Catalog.  It is absolutely SO versatile and is a stunning addition to all kinds of projects.  Have you ordered it yet?  If so, I’d love to see what you’ve come up with.  Send me your photos.  If not, you can get one of your own at my Online Store.  (Hardwood Background Stamp:  Wood Mount #133032/Clear Mount #133035)

Here’s what I came up with…
It’s a framed decor piece that’s perfect for a nursery with a vintage feel.