Retirement is Coming!!

All good things must come to an end, and this week Stampin' Up! will announce which products they will retire at the end of May.  I will post the lists of both retiring stamp sets and retiring accessories on Wednesday this week!

This card uses a couple colors that retired a few years back - but the beautiful stamp Elements of Style is still current and available!  I totally CASEd a card I saw on Splitcoaststampers because it was perfect just the way she made it!

Besides the retiring products, don't forget the retiring COLORS!  Check your stash today to see what you want to stock up on before it is gone!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Elements of Style
Ink:  Soft Suede
Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal (both retired), Soft Suede, Whisper White
Extras:  Square Lattice TIEF, Metallic Brads, Dotted Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon reversed (retired).
Inspired by:  Sue N.

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

 

Thanks for spending some 'retirement' time with me today!  Be sure to check back on Wednesday for the Stampin' Up! Retirement Lists!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Thoughts and Prayers Abound

Do you ever have one of those months where it seems like you need another sympathy card every time you turn around?  I have a list of names I need to send to - so I needed to get busy and create a stack of cards!

This is a simple card I saw on Splitcoaststampers by Lydia Fiedler - the faux letterpress technique is so pretty and quick & easy!

I patted an ink pad inside the front cover of a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF), carefully inserted my cardstock layer, closed the embossing folder, and ran it through my Big Shot as usual. The ink was pressed to the flat cardstock but not to the raised impression.  Love the result!

I added my sentiment and a strip of pearls and mounted the layer to the card front using Dimensionals.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Thoughts and Prayers
Ink:  River Rock, Early Espresso
Paper:  Whisper White
Extras:  Flower Garden TIEF, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals
Inspired by:  Lydia Fiedler of Understand Blue

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

 

The ink pad I used on this card is none other than RIVER ROCK!  I know it's not used a lot out there in Stamping World, and it's being RETIRED!!!  (sad face.)  But I really like it and am glad I have it!  

Don't forget to stock up on your retiring faves before they are out of stock. 

 And if you order today, you get FREE Shipping!  Woo hoo!  

Take a trip over to my Online Store - and be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Stampin' Up! COLOR REFRESH & FREE SHIPPING!

It's that time again - time to freshen up the color palette at Stampin' Up!

Watch the VIDEO of the Color Refresh!  

Here's the skinny:

10 SU! colors are retiring!  NOW is the time to stock up on ink, cardstock, and accessories in the colors you love and want before they are gone on May 31st.

10 NEW colors are being added - one for the first time (Smoky Slate) and 9 returning from their previous In Color status.

FREE SHIPPING on all orders this weekend, April 6, 7, and 8, 2013!

Here's the breakdown into Color Collections:

Print the Color Refresh Flyer

What does this mean for YOU?

All retiring color products (ink, cardstock, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. 

Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).  

The GOOD NEWS?

Stock up on retiring color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.  Order your favorites NOW before they are gone for good - shop my Online Store today!

Take stock today of your color inventory - put together your Wish List - and place your order this weekend!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J