Monday, May 08, 2017

Papillon Potporri -- another favorite Stampin' Up! set retiring May 31

  • Butterflies in Bermuda Bay
  • Retiring list

Papillon Potpourri from Stampin' Up!


One of my favorite stamp sets on the retiring list that I will greatly miss is the Papillon Potpourri stamp sets.  This simply card shows off just one of the several butterflies in this set.   The Softly Falling Textured Impression Embossing folder created the background for on the main panel of this card.
    



I used Bermuda Bay for the basecard, background layer, and the ink for the butterflies.  I also used the Bermuda Bay Brights Enamel Shapes on the corner of the top butterfly. The small "hello" is one of the two hellos in the Thoughtful Banners stamp set.  That sentiment set includes a wide assortment of sentiments that can be used alone or as part of different banner shapes included in this set.  It is one of the sets hat will carry over to the new catalog.

     




The Stitched Shapes Framelits were used to cut the Whisper White squares for the butterflies.  This was a very fast card to create yet the amount of detail from the embossing and detailed stamp adds interest to this card.  

  



 

Recipe:

Stamp: Papillon Potpourri, Thoughtful Banners (sentiment)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Basic Black Archival
Paper:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Accessories:   Bright Enamel Shapes, Softly Falling Texture Impression Embossing Folder, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals
  



Pick up the Retiring Papillon Potpourri set


Click here to place an order


This month is your last chance to purchase the Papillon Potpourri set with this assortment of beautiful butterflies used on the card above.  This is on the retiring list and you'll want to check out this and other retiring list items, before they're gone.    



Papillon Potpourri, Clear Mount-123759, Wood Mount -132058




In addition, you'll want to pick up current bundles -- stamp sets and coordinating dies or punches --in the current catalogs now, as many of these will be available as individual items in the new catalog coming out June 1.  However, you can save 10% by purchasing these bundles now from the current catalog, at the bundle prices, as these buncle prices will not be available in the new catalog.   Let me know if you have any questions about how to purchase your favorite bundles.

When accessories on the retiring list sell out, they will no longer be available.  However, retiring stamps will be restocked until May 22 and then sold only while they last.  See the products retiring May 31some discounted up to 50%   


Important Dates


May 02 - Preorderds can be placed by Demonstrators from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog from a limited selection of new catalog merchandise.  Demos can access a down-loadable copy of the new June 1 catalog on line at the demonstrator-only website.   Your pre-order will allow you to participate in demo-only swaps and you'll have samples to show from the new catalog when it is released June 1.  Your pre-order will include a copy of the new catalog, if placed by May 15.

Sign up or re-sign up as a demonstrator now so you can order early and also order your new-catalog merchandise at demonstrator-only discount prices.  Demostrators who sign up before June 1 can order new catalog pre-order merchandise for their demo kit selections.

May 31 - This is the last date to order retiring items from the 2016-2017 yearly catalog and Occasions catalog.  Don't wait as many items are selling out.  See Retiring Products here.

June 01 - Customers can began purchasing from the new Stampin' Up! yearly catalogs. Customers who have purchased from me within the past year, will receive their new catalog from in in late May so you'll have the new catalog in your hands, ready to order June 1 when items from the new catalog become available.  I have new catalogs in hand, right now.  If you place a $25 order (current catalogs, retiring list items or clearance rack items) between now and June 1, I'll also send you a free, new catalog.

November 11, 2017 - Salt Lake City - next OnStage event.   Demonstrators can begin planning now to attend the next OnStage event. Enjoy early access to upcoming catalogs, free stamps from the upcoming catalog, and order early with OnStage discounts only available to OnStage live attendees.  

November 2018 - Orlando - Stampin' Up! 30th Anniversary and OnStage events.  The 25th Anniversary in Salt Lake City for demonstrators was a blast, with more prize patrols than usual and special parties.   You won't want to miss the celebrations planned for the 30th Anniversary.    

Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.  Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.
Clearance Rack items - retired products at deep discounts -- while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits



Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Saturday, May 06, 2017

Flower Shop from Stampin' Up!

  • Hello yellow; you make me feel so mellow...
  • Retiring embossing folders up to 50% off

Flower Shop from Stampin' Up!


One stamp sets that WON'T retire May 31 is the Flower Shop set. . . and that makes me very happy.  I used one of the detailed pansies from Flower Shop and stamped it twice on Daffodil Delight cardstock then layered them together to make the flowers for this card.  The centers of each pansy include a new Glitter Enamel Dot.  I had planned to use the triple leaves from the Flourish dies on this card, but when I opened the package of Flourish dies, this larger stem ad leaf die jumped out at me say "use me!; use me!".  Some time you just have to listen to those little voices.          
    



The Flourish thinlits works best if you run the die and cardstock through the Big Shot a couple of time and then reposition it on another area of your Big Shot precision plate and run it through two more times.  I always look at the back to ensure that every line has cut through, and then when I use the die brush and foam to remove the tiny pieces, it comes out cleanly and looks beautiful.  To attach this delicate die cut to the Whisper White piece that had been embossed with the Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing folder I knew that the fine-tipped glue pen or the multipurpose liquid glue might not hold well on the textured surface and could create a glue mess. So I used the tip of my paper piercer to roll up glue dots and added the smaller glue dots at strategic points on the detailed die cut.  It worked really well and was no more time consuming than adding glue from the fine tipped glue pen to all of the detailed surface. 

     




Notice the white, stitched Xs on the ribbon?  This is the new 1/4" Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon.  It has two rows of parallel stitching on one side.  When you use the opposite side of the ribbon, it has rows of Xs.  

  





The sentiment is from the Fabulous Flamingo stamp set, one of the new sets in the June 1 catalog
. It is stamped in Basic Black Archival ink.   It is stamped on an oval from the Stitched Sahpes Framelits die set, which can be purchased now using order number 145372, and will premiere in the new June 1 catalog. 

Recipe:

Stamp: Flower Shop, Fabulous Flamingo (Sentiment)
Ink:  Crushed Curry, Basic Black Archival
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:   Pansy Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Flourish Thinlits, Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stitched Shapes Framelits,  1/4" Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon,   Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Big Shot, Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensional, Glue Dots
  



Pick up Retiring Embossing Foders at great prices


Click here to place an order


While the Elegant Dots Textured Impression embossing Folder used on the card above is retiring, and already sold out, this us he time to pick up some of your favorite embossing folders on the retiring list.  These are still several remaining, including Happy Heart and Festive.  Several of these embossing folders are reduced by 20 to 50%. Check out the retiring list to pick up items now, before they're gone.  



Happy Heart, 137364

Festive, 141471



Also, many bundles -- stamp sets and coordinating dies or punches --in the current catalogs will be available as individual items in the new catalog coming out June 1.  You can save 10% by purchasing these bundles now from the current catalog, at the bundle prices.   Let me know if you have any questions about how to purchase your favorite bundles.

When accessories on the retiring list sell out, they will no longer be available.  However, retiring stamps will be restocked until May 22 and then sold only while they last.  See the products retiring May 31some discounted up to 50%   


Important Dates


May 02 - If you are a Demonstrator, you can begin placing pre-orders from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog from a limited selection of new catalog merchandise.  Demos can access a down-loadable copy of the new June 1 catalog on line at the demonstrator-only website, and can place a demonstrator pre-order.   Your pre-order will allow you to participate in demo-only swaps and you'll have samples to show from the new catalog when it is released June 1.  Your pre-order will include a copy of the new catalog, if placed by May 15.

Sign up or re-sign up as a demonstrator now so you can order early and also order your new-catalog merchandise at demonstrator-only discount prices.  Demos who sign up today can order new catalog pre-order merchandise for their demo kit selections.

May 31 - Last date to order retiring items from the 2016-2017 yearly catalog and Occasions catalog.  But don't wait as many items are selling out.  See Retiring Products here.

June 01 - New Stampin' Up! yearly catalog release date for customers. If you've purchased from me within the past year, I'll send you a new catalog to arrive in late May so you'll have the new catalog in your hands, ready to order June 1 when items from the new catalog become available.  I have new catalogs in hand, so if you place a $25 order (current catalogs, retiring list items or clearance rack items) between now and June 1, I'll also send you a new catalog.

November 11, 2017 - Salt Lake City - next OnStage event.   Demonstrators can begin planning now to attend the next OnStage event. Enjoy early access to upcoming catalogs, free stamps from the upcoming catalog, and order early with OnStage discounts only available to OnStage live attendees.  

November 2018 - Orlando - Stampin' Up! 30th Anniversary and OnStage events.  The 25th Anniversary in Salt Lake City for demonstrators was a blast, with more prize patrols than usual and special parties.   You won't want to miss the celebrations planned for the 30th Anniversary.    

Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.  Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.
Clearance Rack items - retired products at deep discounts -- while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits



Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Thursday, May 04, 2017

Traveler stamp set...another retiring set from Stampin' Up!

  • Old camera and other Traveler items retires
  • Less than one month to purchase Retiring items

Traveler from Stampin' Up!


Another wonderful set that retires May 31 is the Traveler set from Stampin' Up!.  This card is dear to my heart because the old-fashioned pull-out camera is one of the antiques passed down to me from my father.  The decor of my home is pretty eclectic; more towards a modern look...except for a couple of antique furniture pieces, including an antique mahogany fold-down secretary desk with a number of pigeonholes.  This camera and the desk are so special because my mom and dad and I were shopping garage sales one one the the few trips they made from Minnesota to visit us in Houston.  We found the antique desk together, and the camera found a wonderful home where I could look at it every day.  This card reminds me of the wonderful memories with my mom and dad.          
    



The Travelers stamp set includes six images, all with the same amount of detail as the camera on this card.  Sadly, it will retire May 31.  I think this card works for either a mother's day or a father's day card and  used it to make a card that could be used for either Mother's Day or Father's Day.  I used a Soft Suede base card and then a layer in Basic Black, which seemed appropriate for a camera.  Then I made a frame out of wood grain paper from the new Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack. that reminded me of the Mahogany drop down secretary desk where my camera sits.   I used the Layering Squares Framelits to make the frame, and then used the smalled Stitched Shapes Framelits Die to make the oval for the sentiment.  

     




The ribbon is a small piece of the 5/8" burlap ribbon, which will carry over to the new catalog, along with a small piece of the new 1/4" Copper Trim from the upcoming June 1 catalog.  The sentiment is stamped in Soft Suede.

  





The sentiment is from the Thoughtful Banners stamp set, an extremely versatile set with over 4
6 different sentiments and 3 different banner outlines. This sentiment set is from the current catalog, and will carry over to the new catalog.  It has a coordinating punch to punch out the banner shapes, or the sentiments work on many other sentiment shapes, like the ovals I used on these cards.   

Recipe:

Stamp:  Traveler, Thoughtful Banners
Ink:  Soft Suede
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories:   5/8" Burlap Ribbon, 1/4 " Copper Trim, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Standard Cutting Mat Pads Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Big Shot, Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensional
  



Final month to pick up Retiring items

Click here to place an order


Are any of your favorites on the Retiring list?  Many items have already sold out, so any items still on your Wish List should be purchased now, before they're gone.  

Many bundles in the current catalogs will be available as individual items in the new catalog coming out June 1.  You can save 10% by purchasing these bundles now from the current catalog, at the bundle prices.   Let me know if you have any questions about how to purchase your favorite bundles -- stamp sets and coordinating dies or punches. 

As accessories sell out, they will no longer be available.  However, retiring stamps will be restocked until May 22 and then sold only while they last.  See the products retiring May 31some discounted up to 50%   


Dates to Remember


May 02 - Demonstrators can begin placing pre-orders from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog from a limited selection of new catalog merchandise.  Demos can access a down-loadable copy of the new June 1 catalog on line at the demonstrator-only website, and can place a demonstrator pre-order from a pre-order brochure of new catalog items.   Your pre-order will allow you to participate in demo-only swaps and you'll have samples to show from the new catalog when it is released June 1.  Your pre-order will include a copy of the new catalog.

Sign up or re-sign up as a demonstrator now so you can order early and also order your new-catalog merchandise at demonstrator-only discount prices.  Demos who sign up today can order new catalog pre-order merchandise for their demo kit selections.

May 31 - Last date to order retiring items from the 2016-2017 yearly catalog and Occasions catalog.  But don't wait as many items are selling out.  See Retiring Products here.

June 01 - New Stampin' Up! yearly catalog release date for customers. I'll send new catalogs to customers who have ordered from me during the past year to arrive in late May so you'll have the new catalog in your hands, ready to order June 1 when items from the new catalog become available.

November 11, 2017 - Salt Lake City - next OnStage event.   Demonstrators can begin planning now to attend the next OnStage event. Enjoy early access to upcoming catalogs, free stamps from the upcoming catalog, and order early with OnStage discounts only available to OnStage live attendees.  

November 2018 - Orlando - Stampin' Up! 30th Anniversary and OnStage events.  The 25th Anniversary in Salt Lake City for demonstrators was a blast, with more prize patrols than usual and special parties.   You won't want to miss the celebrations planned for the 30th Anniversary.    

Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.  Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.
Clearance Rack items - retired products at deep discounts -- while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits



Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping