Highlighting Retiring Products #8

Don’t forget to check out the list of Retiring Accessories and Stamp Sets.  Here are a few retiring items that you don’t want to miss out on.

Dates: April 24 – June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).  [Items highlighted in red are retiring items.]

Stamp Set:  Word Play (wood mount #120308, clear mount #120651).  This great stamp set is being retired in just a couple of weeks!  Look at all the terrific sentiments that can be used for many, many different occasions – - – thank-you cards, get well cards, wedding, Christmas, birthday, thinking of you, etc!

I will be very sad to see this set go.  I especially like the definition of laughter stamp.  It is so versatile.

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-

May – My Paper Pumpkin

My Paper Pumpkin Kit for May is “Good Life Brag Book.”  Here are some pictures of what you get in the kit….

The Kit contains the “Good Life” 2 stamp set; a Basic Black Stampin’ Spot; 2 chipboard covers; 5 printed pages; 6 sheets of printed, die-cut, self adhesive accents; 6 double sided sheets of designer paper; 2 designer buttons; 2 arrow clips; and 2 loose-leaf rings.  You will probably have leftovers of the adhesive accents and the designer papers so, using some cardstock, you can make additional pages to go into your Brag Book!

If you haven’t signed up for your monthly My Paper Pumpkin kit, go HERE to learn all about this fun monthly program and sign up.  When it asks your for your demonstrator, I would love to be your Demonstrator of Choice (Sandra J. Lewis).  Thanks so much!

Enjoy the Paper Pumpkin!    -Sandra-

Highlighting Retiring Products #7

Don’t forget to check out the list of Retiring Accessories and Stamp Sets.  Here are a few retiring items that you don’t want to miss out on.

Dates: April 24 – June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).  [Items highlighted in red are retiring items.]

Here are two great Embossing Folders you won’t want to miss:  Manhattan Flower Folder (#114517) and the Spider Web Folder (#120889).

I used the Manhattan Flower embossing folder on watercolor paper, then brayered VersaMark (#102283) embossing ink over the top and used Iridescent Ice (#101930) embossing powder to emphasize the flower.  The flowers were then colored using ink refills (Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, and Bashful Blue) and a watercolor brush.  The whole card was then brushed with Crystal Effects (#101055) to give it a glossy shine.

I embossed a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Spider Web embossing folder (#120889), brayered VersaMark (#102283) ink over the top and them heat embossed with Black Emboss Powder (#109133).  I punched a partial circle at the lower left corner – - – it’s reserved for a spider (as soon as I find one with the right attitude!

Tip:  When using the brayer to add VersaMark ink to the raised portion of the embossed image, you need a very gentle hand.  If you press too hard you will get some of the VersaMark ink on the parts  you don’t want to heat emboss.  If this happens, you can use a small paint brush to brush the powder off.  This will work best if you are using white or clear embossing powder – as you can see with my spider web, the black is very hard to completely clean off the white cardstock.

Check out all the Retiring Products at my Online Store.  REMEMBER the Dates:  April 24 – June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-

Highlighting Retiring Products #6

Don’t forget to check out the list of Retiring Accessories and Stamp Sets.  Here are a few retiring items that you don’t want to miss out on.

Dates: April 24 – June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).  [Items highlighted in red are retiring items.]

Here are two GREAT dies for the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (#113439), Price: $99.95.

The Petal Cone Bigz L Die (#121810) priced at $19.77 – that’s 40% off original price!   The Fancy Favor Stampin’ Up! Bigz XL Die (#115965), price: $39.95.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some ideas of how to use these two dies:

This is using the Petal Cone die for a treat basket.

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink

Paper:  Tea for Two Designer Series Paper (#129311, $10.95) in the Spring 2013 catalog.

Ribbon:  3/8th inch Ruffled Ribbon in Lucky Limeade (#122977), one of the 2011-2013 In Color Collection ribbons.

Brad:  Designer Printed Brads, Lucky Limeade (#122940), from the 2011-2013 In Color Collection.

Punches:  Word Window (#119857), Modern Label (#119849), and Scalloped Oval (#119856).

You can also use the Petal Cone die upside down and make a cute Christmas tree treat holder!

Cardstock and Ink:  Certainly Celery

Buttons:  Subtles Designer Buttons (#119745)

Embellishments:  Linen Thread (#104199), Silver Glimmer Paper (#124005), Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details (#127845).

Now for The Fancy Favor Stampin’ Up! Bigz Xl Die (#115965), price: $39.95.  This is SOOO SIMPLE!

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler for the base and Daffodil Delight for the handle.

Paper:  Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper (#131021) in the Spring 2013 Catalog.

Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons (#127554)

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-

Submit an Idea for a New Kit!

Dolled-Up Birthday Kit ($15.95, item 133913) just released on April 16th

Submit a Project

We want your kit ideas for upcoming kits. No, this is not a typo. We are starting up a new kit program especially for you. YOU will be the inspiration for the kits and YOU will vote to decide which project will be sold.

Submit a Project is not limited to demonstrators, so spread the word – ANYONE, ANYWHERE can submit and vote on upcoming kits.  This is a great way to get the entire stamping community together.  Start creating!  Send us your kit ideas and get ready to vote for your favorites .

The Not-So-Fine Print

• This program is available to both customers and demonstrators.
• While your projects should not include retired products, they may include products not created by Stampin’ Up!, such as jars or frames.
• Projects must fit into the specified category: Birthday.
• Projects can be cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, holiday décor, birthday decorations, etc. If you can make it with Stampin’ Up! product, you can submit it!
• Submit your projects by e-mail. Send an image (less than 2 MB), supply list, and instructions for creating the project to kitideas@stampinup.com. In the subject line, include the name of your project.
• Please keep in mind that all submissions become the property of Stampin’ Up! once received. We reserve the right to change project elements, the name, or any feature to make the kit easy to reproduce.
• What’s in it for you? Glad you asked! Those who submit the winning kit will:
  • See it – your photo, name and project will be posted online.
  • Flaunt it – you’ll receive “blog badge” for your personal blog or website.
  • Spend it – you wouldn’t be a winner without a $100 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree.
• That’s not all! Those whose submissions are in the top 20 will also receive product used in the winning kit or a $25 shopping spree of their own.

GET CREATING NOW AND SUBMIT YOUR IDEA!    -Sandra-

Highlighting Retiring Products #5

Don’t forget to check out the list of Retiring Accessories and Stamp Sets.  Here are a few retiring items that you don’t want to miss out on.

Dates: April 24 – June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).  [Items highlighted in red are retiring items.]

Wonderful Mother (wood mount #126505 or clear mount #126507)

Stamp sets:  Wonderful Mother and Secret Garden (wood #129141 or clear mount #129144)

Framelits:  Secret Garden (#129372)

Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (#121809)

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Certainly Celery, StazOn Jet Black ink (#101406)

Secret Garden bundle (stamp set in either wood mount or clear mount and the Secret Garden framelits dies) is highlighted in the Spring 2013 catalog.

If you want to buy these or any other items that are on the Retiring Products list, the Clearance Rack or in either the Spring 2013 or 2012-2013 Annual Catalog, please visit my Online Store.

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-

Language of Friendship Stamp Set

Here’s what the complete Language of Friendship stamp set looks like.

The bird, his wing, and the branch have a corresponding punch - Bird Builder (#117191) - that is not retiring.  The flowers also have a corresponding punch – Boho Blossoms (#119858) – that is not retiring.

 

Go to my Online Store to get your Language of Friendship stamp set before supplies run out!

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-

Highlighting Retiring Products #4

Don’t forget to check out the list of Retiring Accessories and Stamp Sets.

Dates: April 24 - June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).  All items highlighted in RED are on the Retiring List.

Wow!  I cannot take a straight photograph no matter what I try!  Bear with me, please.

This is the Language of Friendship stamp set (wood mounted #122750 and clear mount #122752) that will be retiring soon.

Cardstock:  Regal Rose and Lucky Limeade (#122926, 2011-2013 In Color).

Ink:  Regal Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad (#126947)

Embellishments:  Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247)

Punch (coordinates with the Language of Friendship stamp set):  Bird Builder (#117191)

The Regal Rose colored flower embellishment in the lower center of the card is made with the new Simply Pressed Clay and the new Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds.  After the clay flower dried, I colored the white clay with the Regal Rose Stampin’ Write Marker, spritzed using the Stampin’ Spritzer (#126185) with a very little water, dipped in my Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (#101930), and carefully embossed using my Heat Tool (#129053).  It’s embellished with a pearl from the Pearl Basic Jewels.

You can find all Retiring Products, Spring 2013 Catalog, and the current 2012-2013 Annual Catalog stamps, accessories, tools and more at my Online Store.  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy shopping!    -Sandra-