Most Missed

So with the release of the retirement list us demos sometimes get a little bummed about the amount of stamp sets that we will be losing to showcase. Many will get rid of any retired items to make room for new products. Some keep every set they have. I do a little of both. This year I am not losing a ton of sets but I will be losing some that I use often and will miss very much.  I knew that Express Yourself would be going since it is a hostess set, but I really liked it and used it ALOT!

Just a reminder that stamps are also on a while supplies last basis and many are already sold out. If there is something you have been debating, be quick about it because things are literally selling out from the time they are getting added to your cart until you check out. 

The next set Delightful Dozen is already sold out in the clear selection so if you are wanting it you better get the wood version and get it fast. 

I just love the font, the size and everything about this set. I don't think that this is one that will be making it into my retirement sale. Unless SU completely amazes me and has some awesome sentiment sets in the new catalog. 

This set was great for so many different holidays. I think it was the only valentine stamp I had and that mothers day stamp I plan to use on cards next month. 

This set is also sold out in clear at the time of typing this but still available in wood mount. 

Fabulous Phrases is another one I reach for almost every time I stamp. 

I will be losing some more, I think 14 total, which really is not that bad but these are what I will miss the most. 

Is anyone noticing a pattern here? I really hope the sentiments in the new catalog are very nice since so many are leaving. 

You can view the retirement stamp list here, if you want to see what is still available.  They do try to keep it updated. 

And you can order online here to get any of the stamps you are still wanting to add to your collection before they are gone. 

New Weekly Deals and Digital Downloads

Yesterday the new digital downloads and weekly deals were added but I had a long day and was not home so I hope you can forgive for not getting them posted until today.

The new weekly deals this week have some great items!  Those pearls and crochet trim are going to find there way into my cart especially since SU is offering FREE SHIPPING still for the next couple days! That is a great time to stock up and place those little orders on things you usually wait for.  

Clicking on the pictures below will take you directly to my online store where you can order yours before they are gone. Some things are in limited quantities so get them while you can. And don't forget to check out the retirement lists as well if you have not already. 

Remember if you order this week you can take advantage of the great FREE SHIPPING promo! 
Use Hostess code GYRR7FTM and I will send you a FREE GIFT*

*Please make sure and give your contact information so I can get your gift to you. If you choose "no contact" It will not give me any information and I will be unable to get you your gift.

Large Pearl Basic Jewels

$4.95

5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria

$6.95

2013-2015 In Color Core'dinations

$11.95

Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

$4.95

Naturals Designer Buttons

$4.95

Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

$4.95

Afternoon Daydream Kit - Digital Download

$9.95

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   New Digital Downloads

There are only 2 new downloads this week. The first one is great for dog lovers! 

It is called Paw Parade and includes many adorable little doggies!

The second one is The Very Bestest

For quick and easy ordering Just click on the pictures below. 

The Very Bestest Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download

$8.95

Paw Parade Kit - Digital Download

$9.95

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Save on holiday packaging!

Have the perfect present but don't want to just wrap it in plain boring wrapping paper?  Why not try one of Stampin' Up's! gift options?  You can get the tag bundle now through November 19th and save 20% when you bundle.

Not sure about those? Have you seen the gorgeous bow die in person?  It makes the cutest, most adorable bows! You can make a single or double bow with the tails out or down. Change the color of paper to match your wrapping paper and you will have the cutest present to give to someone!


Contact me today or order online anytime.

small bows

After making those bows with the bow die, I wanted to do some small paperclip bookmarks. So I got out my oval punch, hot glue gun, hexagon punch and small circle punch to make these cute little bows. 

I made about 30 little bows in under an hour. They are really easy. Then I thought since I had so many I would add them to a tag from the now retired :( two tags die, slip a business card onto the back and pass them out. They are just too darn cute to keep all to myself. 

In Color Mosaic Madness

Another Mosaic Madness card! This set was one of the pre-order sets so I have made quite a few cards using this set while waiting to be able to order from the new catalog. I really do love how versatile it is. And the embossing folder has quickly become my new favorite I think. Although how do you choose a favorite embossing folder? That would be like choosing a favorite candy. I like many different ones, depending on the mood I am in or what sounds good at the time.  This card was case'd from this blog. Have to say I am loving her blog. All her squirrel pictures are so me.  I am pretty sure I have adult ADD so I can totally relate to her posts. Maybe that is a common trait for crafty people? We just have so much going on in our heads it all kind of comes out together and only makes sense to others with the same personality?  Anyway, here is the card (her picture is much better, I really need to work on that)

This card showcases every one of the new in colors without being overwhelming with all the colors.

Father's Day Cards

Love this cute card! This would be wonderful for father's day, graduation, or a wedding. This card idea came from The Craft Spa blog.  I love how simple it was to make but that it also has a great impact. Looks great with a black bow tie also!

The card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 done in basic black, the white panel is 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 and then I went in 1 3/4" and used my trimmer to cut up about one inch in the center so that I could make the cuts for the flagged end.
I used my score board and scored three lines on each side of the white panel to give it the raised look. Stamped two of the ties from the dapper dad set and cut them out, then placed glue in the center of the tie and layered them, bending the ends of the top tie up for dimension. Added 3 colored pearls for buttons and my sentiment.
Tip for the pearls:  You can color them with a sharpie to make pearls to match all your cards!





A clean and simple card cased from this blog. Apparently she case'd it also! Love that we can find so many ideas from the internet!

This was one of the cards at my masculine card class tonight.

Very simple cute card to make for the Golfer in your life!

Baby Shower invitations

So here is one of the projects I have been up to in the past couple of weeks. I had an order for 35 custom baby shower invitations.  They are all boxed up and ready to go.

I made them in the criss cross design and used a polka dot embossing folder, real red, whisper white, and basic black cardstocks and non SU polka dot washi tape and mickey head punch.

Have you purchased your retiring stamps?

The following stamps are on the retirement list and will only be available until June 3. 

- Delightful Decorations, page 10, Clear-Mount item # 127787 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 116517 $21.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Chock-Full of Cheer, page 10, Clear-Mount item # 126717 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 126715 $21.95, also available in French, German, and Spanish

- Tags til Christmas, page 11, Clear-Mount item # 121169 $22.95, Wood-Mount item # 120847 $30.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Open Sleigh, page 12, Clear-Mount item # 126462 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 126460 $20.95

- Christmas Lodge, page 13, Clear-Mount item # 123769 $25.95, Wood-Mount item # 123767 $33.95, also available in French

 - Merry & Type, page 13, Clear-Mount item # 122552 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 122550 $25.95

- Greeting Card Kids, page 14, Clear-Mount item # 120633 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 119887 $20.95

- Snow Much Fun, page 15, Clear-Mount item # 122562 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 122560 $27.95

- Stylin' Snowfolk, page 16, Clear-Mount item # 126287 $22.95, Wood-Mount item # 126285 $30.95

- 25 & Counting, page 17, Clear-Mount item # 123794 $32.95, Wood-Mount item # 123792 $44.95, also available in French

 - Snow Swirled, page 18, Clear-Mount item # 127799 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 111690 $24.95, also available in French

 - Star Tree, page 19, Wood-Mount item # 126784 $9.95

- Christmas Deer, page 19, Clear-Mount item # 128146 $11.95, Wood-Mount item # 128144 $15.95

- Christmas Blessings, page 19, Clear-Mount item # 123809 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 123807 $22.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Beautiful Season, page 20, Clear-Mount item # 122682 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 122680, also available in French

- Bells & Boughs, page 20, Clear-Mount item # 121142 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 120831 $19.95, also available in Spanish

 - Come to Bethlehem, page 20, Clear-Mount item # 120591 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 118732 $19.95, also available in Spanish

- Rejoicing with You, page 21, Clear-Mount item # 126302 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 126300 $21.95, also available in Spanish

 - Polar Party, page 22, Clear-Mount item # 122677 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122675 $24.95, also available in French

- Jolly Bingo Bits, page 22, Clear-Mount item # 121187 $26.95, Wood-Mount item # 120857 $37.95

- No Peeking, page 23, Clear-Mount item # 126292 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 126290 $24.95, also available in French

- You Are Loved, page 24, Clear-Mount item # 123779 $23.95, Wood-Mount item # 123777 $31.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Everybunny, page 25, Clear-Mount item # 122707 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 122705 $27.95, also available in French

- Wonderful Mother, page 26, Clear-Mount item # 126507 $8.95, Wood-Mount item # 126505 $11.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Cottage Window, page 26, Clear-Mount item # 127282 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 127280 $22.95

- Best Dad Ever, page 27, Clear-Mount item # 120681 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 120399 $18.95, also available in Spanish

 - Day of Gratitude, page 27, Clear-Mount item # 121148 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 120835 $26.95

- Tricky Treats, page 28, Clear-Mount item # 126327 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 126325 $18.95, also available in Spanish

 - Jack of All Trades, page 28, Clear-Mount item # 122622 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122620 $23.95

 - Wicked Cool, page 28, Clear-Mount item # 120600 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 118738 $19.95

- Spooky Bingo Bits, page 29, Clear-Mount item # 123946 $27.95, Wood-Mount item # 123944 $37.95, also available in Spanish

- World's Greatest, page 32, Wood-Mount item # 126270 $9.95

 - Easy Events, page 34, Clear-Mount item # 123225 $24.95, Wood-Mount item # 116958 $32.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Up, Up & Away, page 37, Clear-Mount item # 122757 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 122755 $26.95, also available in French

 - Button Buddies, page 40, Clear-Mount item # 122737 $21.95, Wood-Mount item # 122735 $29.95

- Topsy-Turvy Celebration, page 41, Clear-Mount item # 125822 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 126470 $17.95

  - Made for You, page 44, Clear-Mount item # 126342 $8.95, Wood-Mount item # 126340 $11.95, also available in Spanish

- Beautiful Birthday, page 44, Wood-Mount item # 125562 $6.95

 - Patterned Party, page 46, Clear-Mount item # 123067 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 123065 $26.95

- Mouthwatering, page 48, Clear-Mount item # 125677 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 125675 $20.95

- Kidoodles, page 50, Clear-Mount item # 122867 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 122865 $22.95, also available in French

- Got Treats, page 51, Clear-Mount item # 120627 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 119114 $24.95, also available in French

 - Lean on Me, page 52, Clear-Mount item # 122285 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 122283 $20.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Hand Knit, page 52, Clear-Mount item # 120507 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 117012 $17.95

- Little Friends, page 52, Clear-Mount item # 122667 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122665 $24.95

- Every Little Bit, page 53, Clear-Mount item # 120558 $27.95, Wood-Mount item # 117096 $39.95

- Praying Hands, page 54, Wood-Mount item # 122043 $7.95

- My Special Day, page 55, Clear-Mount item # 124400 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 124398 $20.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Crosses of Hope, page 55, Clear-Mount item # 120567 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 117136 $18.95, also available in Spanish

 - Morning Cup, page 56, Clear-Mount item # 120489 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 116988 $21.95, also available in Spanish

 - Pretty Postage, page 57, Clear-Mount item # 123097 $8.95, Wood-Mount item # 123095 $11.95, also available in French

- Tea Shoppe, page 57, Clear-Mount item # 125547 $27.95, Wood-Mount item # 125545 $34.95, also available in French

- Life Shared, page 60, Wood-Mount item # 126820 $11.95, also available in Spanish

- Two by Two, page 60, Wood-Mount item # 126788 $8.95

- Baby Bundle, page 61, Clear-Mount item # 120576 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 118525 $27.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Little Additions, page 62, Clear-Mount item # 121991 $26.95, Wood-Mount item # 121921 $36.95, also available in French

- Baby Boutique, page 63, Clear-Mount item # 126352 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 126350 $18.95

 - Make a Monster, page 64, Clear-Mount item # 120606 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 118742 $23.95

- Dinoroar, page 64, Clear-Mount item # 122537 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122535 $24.95, also available in French

 - Need for Speed, page 68, Clear-Mount item # 122717 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 122715 $19.95

 - I Dig You, page 69, Clear-Mount item # 122722 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 122720 $27.95, also available in Spanish

- Blissful Bird, page 72, Wood-Mount item # 126472 $8.95

 - Raining Flowers, page 73, Clear-Mount item # 122767 $28.95, Wood-Mount item # 122765 $39.95

 - Kindness Matters, page 74, Clear-Mount item # 122902 $8.95, Wood-Mount item # 122900 $11.95

 - Language of Friendship, page 74, Clear-Mount item # 122752 $11.95, Wood-Mount item # 122750 $15.95

 - Best of Everything, page 76, Clear-Mount item # 123536 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 123534 $24.95

 - Just Believe, page 77, Clear-Mount item # 120453 $25.95, Wood-Mount item # 116948 $33.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Nature Walk, page 79, Clear-Mount item # 121997 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 121925 $25.95

 - Fruit & Flowers, page 82, Clear-Mount item # 122607 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 122605 $20.95

 - Countryside, page 85, Clear-Mount item # 120495 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 116998 $22.95

 - French Foliage, page 86, Clear-Mount item # 121166 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 120845 $19.95

 - Flock Together, page 90, Clear-Mount item # 126732 $11.95, Wood-Mount item # 126730 $15.95

 - Cherish Friendship, page 93, Clear-Mount item # 122882 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 122880 $17.95, also available in French

 - Summer Solstice, page 93, Clear-Mount item # 122037 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 122024 $17.95

 - Printed Petals, page 95, Clear-Mount item # 120444 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 116679 $19.95

 - Build a Blossom, page 95, Clear-Mount item # 121994 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 121923 $25.95

 - Circle Circus, page 99, Clear-Mount item # 127784 $20.95, Wood-Mount item # 115778 $28.95

 - Button, Button, page 100, Clear-Mount item # 122040 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 122026 $25.95

- Itty Bitty Bits, page 100, Clear-Mount item # 120060 $8.95, Wood-Mount item # 117056 $11.95

- Aviary, page 101, Clear-Mount item # 120462 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 116956 $24.95

 - Daring Adventure, page 104, Clear-Mount item # 122602 $15.95, Wood-Mount item # 122600 $20.95, also available in French

- Gossamer Lace, page 109, Wood-Mount item # 129050 $9.95

 - Silver Setting, page 109, Wood-Mount item # 127391 $9.95

- Quint-Essential Flower, page 110, Wood-Mount item # 126790 $8.95

- Hoop La La, page 111, Clear-Mount item # 126252 $12.95, Wood-Mount item # 126250 $16.95, also available in French and German

- Elements of Style, page 113, Clear-Mount item # 120045 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 118611 $27.95, also available in French and Spanish

- Nature's Pace, page 114, Clear-Mount item # 122662 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122660 $24.95, also available in French

 - Decorate a Daisy, page 115, Clear-Mount item # 125991 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 125989 $24.95

 - Forever Young, page 116, Clear-Mount item # 122572 $18.95, Wood-Mount item # 122570 $25.95

- Bordering on Romance, page 120, Clear-Mount item # 125482 $21.95, Wood-Mount item # 125480 $27.95

- Perfect Punches, page 120, Clear-Mount item # 120516 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 117022 $24.95, also available in French

- Confetti, page 123, Clear-Mount item # 120465 $12.95, Wood-Mount item # 116960 $16.95

 - Tiny Tags, page 124, Clear-Mount item # 118592 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 118091 $22.95

- Artistic Etchings, page 124, Clear-Mount item # 120573 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 118517 $18.95

- Established Elegance, page 125, Clear-Mount item # 122532 $19.95, Wood-Mount item # 122530 $27.95

 - Distressed Dots, page 127, Wood-Mount item # 122815, $17.95

 - Netting, page 127, Wood-Mount item # 122655, $17.95

 - Sweet Floral, page 128, Clear-Mount item # 122857 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 122855 $17.95

 - Parlor Prints, page 129, Wood-Mount item # 122525 $17.95

- Tool Shed, page 129, Wood-Mount item # 123688 $17.95

 - Bingo Card, page 129, Wood-Mount item # 120851 $17.95

 - Word Play, page 135, Clear-Mount item # 120651 $28.95, Wood-Mount item # 120308 $41.95

 - Friendly Phrases, page 137, Clear-Mount item # 126151 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 126149 $18.95

 - Curly Cute, page 138, Clear-Mount item # 120510 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 117014 $19.95, also available in French and German

- Family Reunion, page 138, Clear-Mount item # 122712 $25.95, Wood-Mount item # 122710 $35.95, also available in French and Spanish

 - Pursuit of Happiness, page 140, Clear-Mount item # 121970 $13.95, Wood-Mount item # 121907 $17.95, also available in Spanish

 - A Word for You, page 141, Clear-Mount item # 120528 $16.95, Wood-Mount item # 117032 $21.95

 - Broadsheet Alphabet, page 144, Clear-Mount item # 120585 $29.95, Wood-Mount item # 118724 $43.95

 - Lovely Letters Alphabet, page 144, Clear-Mount item # 127796 $31.95, Wood-Mount item # 115030 $43.95

 - Letter It, page 144, Clear-Mount item # 122842 $31.95, Wood-Mount item # 122840 $43.95

 - Number It, page 144, Clear-Mount item # 122582 $17.95, Wood-Mount item # 122580 $24.95

 - Moving Forward, page 209 (inside back cover), Clear-Mount item # 126322 $14.95, Wood-Mount item # 126320 $19.95, also available in French and Spanish, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for each of these sets purchased

 - Perfectly Preserved, page 36 of Spring Catalog, carried over from Holiday Catalog, Clear-Mount item # 126692 $20.95, Wood-Mount item # 126690 $28.95, also available in French

To order any of these sets or anything else you would like visit my Stampin' Up! Store!