Stampin' Up! RETIREMENT Lists Posted Today!

You knew it had to happen . . . the annual retirement of Stampin' Up! stamp sets and accessories!  Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! (And remember that some items having amazing discounts!)  Take a look at these lists and be sure to order retiring accessories ASAP before they are sold out.  Retiring stamp sets will be available until June 3rd.

Retired Accessories List (only available while supplies last) 

• Download: Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories
• Shop: Retired Accessories

Retired Stamps List (all available until June 3rd)

• Download:  Retired Stamp List (PDF)
• Shop:  Retired Wood Mount Stamps
• Shop:  Retired Clear Mount Stamps

Also - you can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!

One retiring stamp set that I will really miss is the Hostess set called Four Seasons.  What a fun versatile set! Here are a few things I've made using this set . . .

These cards were made at a hostess appreciation party and feature a punched window trio - super easy when you follow Mary Fish's directions!

SPRING

SUMMER

FALL

WINTER

Close-up of the windows . . .

And here's the box we made to hold the cards - you can find easy directions on Mary Fish's blog!

This was a project from my Holiday Open House last November - it could be adapted for ANY season!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Four Seasons, Friendly Phrases
Ink:  Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz*, Peach Parfait*, Poppy Parade* (*retired), Cherry Cobbler marker
Paper:  Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, In Colors DSP Stack, Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired)
Extras:  Large Scallop punch, Medium Scallop punch, Circle/Oval/Square punches, Basic Rhinestones, Calypso Coral organdy ribbon (retired), Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF
Inspired by:  Mary Fish

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

 

Don't you just love this Four Seasons set?  Any order of $150 or more can earn you the chance to purchase this stamp set valued at $24.95 for only $15!  So make your list of RETIRING and Clearance faves, get a few friends together on an order, and you can add this to your collection.  Contact me today to place your order!

Friendly Phrases is retiring, too . . . sniff, sniff!  Catch it while you can!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Christmas Gift Cards and Bags

'Tis the season to give gifts, and it seems like I need little gift cards at a moment's notice!  These 3" cards are quick and cute - the perfect combination for this busy month!  Attendees at my annual Holiday Open House made these while munching on Sweet Pressed Cookies and sipping cider.

The first card was made using the exclusive Hostess Stamp Set called Four Seasons.  This set features one large stamp and one small stamp for each of the four seasons. There is a little bird on each large stamp, and this little guy has his winter hat on!  Can you see the bit of Dazzling Details on his side?

The second card is made using the stamp set Pennant Parade.  SO many occasions can be celebrated with this set!  On this card, the pennants are turned upside down to create a Christmas tree!

 

Punches make both of these cards a snap - scallop circle punches, plain circle punches, and pennant punches!  And because these cards are 3" square, you can get EIGHT of them out of a 12"x12" piece of cardstock!  What a deal.  Cute and cost-effective - what more could you ask?!

Add a cute gift bag to match ...

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Four Seasons (hostess), Pennant Parade
Ink: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler (marker)
Paper: DSP Pattern Stack/InColors 2011-12,  DSP Pattens Pack InColors 2010-11 (retired, on clearance), Champagne Glimmer Paper, Island Indigo, Whisper White 12x12
Extras: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, Petite Pennants Builder punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die, Dazzling Details, organdy ribbon (retired)
Inspired by: me!

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.
 
Once you get your little gift cards made, don't forget the treats!  These Holiday Treat Bundles are available now in my Online Store!

 
Thanks for stopping by today!

 

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J