Stampin' Up's 2012 Retired Stamp Set List is here!

This is the Retiring Stamp Set List - click HERE to download the list in PDF format:

Don't forget that these stamp sets are only available until May 31, 2012.  Please order Online HERE, remember to choose me as your Demonstrator when you log into, or create, your Online Account in order to receive Preferred Pricing and to be eligible for my Frequent Shopper Rewards Program HERE!

Final note: the Retiring Accessories List will be available April 25, 2012.

Stampin Up Retired Lists to be issued soon plus other NEW Catalog Info!

I made this covered tin box for my sister using retired Designer Series Paper, then I filled it with cards that used retired stamp sets and accessories!  You can see the trend, right? Retired, right?  So, exciting news - SU will issue the Reitred Stamp Sets list on April 15th, and issue the Retired Accessories list on April 25th!  I will post the lists on my blog as soon as SU gives them to us.  Yes, I will stay awake until Midnight MST on the two days and if the list is published, I will post at midnight!

RETIRING INFO:  The Retiring Stamp Sets will be available until May 31st, but the Retiring Accessories will only be available Until Supplies Last.  I don't like to be rushed to buy things, but I've learned that if there's something I really want, I better buy it fast!  The Clearance Rack is a great example of that too; I wanted to buy more Raven ribbon; it was on the Clearance Rack for a couple of hours and Sold Out and I missed it! 

We know that the current Catalog will end on May 31st and the 2010 In Colors (Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, and Blushing Bride) are retiring.  We also know that the Decor Elements vinyl wall decor line is retiring and the Simply Adorned jewelry line is retiring.  SU will probably offer charms in the future, but only with a Paper Crafting emphasis.  I really LOVE the Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz colors, so I know I'll be stocking up on those.  So if any of you want a particular color or Decor Element (I really LOVE the Halloween ones!), I suggest you start making your list!

NEW CATALOG INFO:  The NEW 2012-2013 Annual Catalog will start June 1st and go through May 31, 2013.  It will have fewer pages because the NEW Semi-Annual Catalogs (Holiday Catalog and Spring Catalog) will be larger in size and hold more specialty items and season-specifric items that will be taken out of the Anuual Catalog.  For example, the Annual Catalog will still have some Christmas items, but not as many as there are now.  There will NOT be 3 Mini Catalogs anymore, instead we'll have 2 Semi-Annual Catalogs that run for 5 months instead of only 4 months  Yippee!  Especially happy are we that the Holiday Catalog will start August 1st!!! 

So, here's my take: Since the New Annual Catalog is going to be smaller, I think the Retired Lists are going to be longer than usual.  I just thought I'd throw this out there because I don't want anyone to freak out when the lists are issued!  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

Clearance Rack Update and New My Digital Studio Downloads!

Stampin Up just added 55 NEW items to the CLEARANCE RACK.  Click HERE to head over to the SU website and take a look!  Don't forget that ANY Online Purchase qualifies for my Frequent Shopper Rewards Program, so make sure to select me as your Demonstrator when you Log into, or Create, your Online Account (this also guarantees that you get Preferred Pricing)!

Below are the most recent My Digital Studio Downloads,  I wanted to post these now, instead of waiting until the end of the month, because there are some GREAT Graduation and Birthday templates!  Click HERE to go to the SU website and get more details on these downloads.

April 10, 2012 Downloads:

April 3, 2012 Downloads:

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

PS: Easter Crosses: I had several people ask me how I made the Easter crosses, so next week (after tax season), I'll post a tutorial.  Thanks for your interest!

Happy Easter!

This is one of the baskets I made to take to our Easter dinner party.  The other basket has the cute Everybunny Treat Holders that I showed a few weeks ago (I forgot to take a picture of it before I loaded it in the car). 

I hope you and yours are well and enjoying this weekend together!  See you soon!

Faux Silk Technique Stampin Up Video Tutorial

Below is the Stampin' Up Video Tutorial showing how to make this card using the Faux Silk Technique and the Just Believe Stamp Set (wood #116948 or clear #120453).   The video features Carrie Cudney; I LOVE her talent!



I'm almost done with "tax season" thank goodness, so I'll be back soon with more great projects!

Stampin Up Petite Purse Die sample and Video Tutorial!

Here's a sample of the CUTE Petite Purse Bigz Die (item #125606) with the great Summer Smooches Fabric Brads (item #125589).  These are on sale this month - scroll down to the 4/1/12 post to see the Summer Smooch Sale Flyer.  To make the purse, I used the paper in the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit (item #124006) available in the Occasions Mini Catalog here.

I put 5 Hershey Nuggets in the purse-see photo below; 4 were put in vertically and 1 was put in horizontally. ADDED: The purse measures 3" across at the bottom and 2" across on the top (where the handles are).  It is 1 3/8" wide at the bottom and tapers down to about 1" wide at the top.  Finally, the purse is about 2" tall. 

Below is the Stampin Up Video Tutorial showing you how to put the purse together.  Don't forget that if you're reading this through my "Email Subscriber" service, you'll need to click on the Post Title and get to my Blog to watch the video.  

You can order yours HERE; be sure to choose me as your Demonstrator when you Sign Into, or Create, your Online Account to take advantage of Preferred Pricing and my FREQUENT SHOPPER REWARDS PROGRAM HERE!

Stampin Up Summer Smooches April 2012 Event!

Stampin Up is offering this special limited-time offer during the month of April 2012.  You can purchse these great NEW and FRESH products from the upcoming 2012-2013 Catalog now!  And you get to order some coordinating products this month that won't be available in the upcoming Catalog (the new Catalog will start June 1, 2012)!  I don't push you to buy a lot of things, but you will LOVE, LOVE the NEW Petite Purse Bigs Die (#125606) and the NEW Summer Smooches Fabric Brads (#125589) shown below - the brads are one of the items that will not be carried over to the new 2012-2013 Catalog.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF FILE..

 Next week I'll post a purse sample to show you how cute it is!  It's small -it only holds about 4 Hershey Nuggets - but it is so CUTE!  It really is great as a party favor for any table.  Thanks for visiting and happy Palm Sunday!