Stampin'Up!'s retired list is here + a sneak peek for you

Hi all!  How are you?  Hope all is going well.  Can you believe it's already that time of year that Stampin'Up! has released it's retiring stamp sets and accessories?  They are available until June 3rd, so take a look and snap up your favorites before they're gone!  Here's the full list.  Remember, these products are only going to be available while supplies last.  You can shop on my online store anytime here.

Now, are you ready to see a sneak peek of the products that will be in the NEW catalog?  I have to say, it is a gorgeous new catalog and I think you'll LOVE it.  This will be coming in June.  I've ordered some sneak peek products and am so excited they'll be coming soon. In the meantime, here's a sneak project:

Doesn't that embossing folder look so FUN!?  Well, more to come when my goodies get here!  Hope you all have a great day!

Saturday afternoon EBTKS Challenge

Hi all - I'm back with a 2nd post today, believe it or not.  I've been wanting to get back into the swing with challenges, so as I was blurfing today, I came upon Everything But the Kitchen Sink Challenge #26 and I couldn't resist playing in the color challenge!  Here's a look at the fun colors:

I love this color scheme.  So pretty and fresh!  Now, here's my full card:

I seem to have rediscovered my Top Note Die - I love it!  Such a great shape.  It's one of those dies that I used so much in the past, I had to put it away for a while.  Now it's found a regular spot on my craft table {or should I say...floor - my extended workspace!} I've been having fun trying diffferent ways to place it on the card and as of late, I think I'm a fan of using part of the shape and trimming it off the edge of the card.  For this card, I also used the Hostess Sets from the Mini catalog - Northern Hearts and Peaceful Season.  I am really liking these colors for the Holiday Season!  Here's the recipe for you:

{Peace On Earth}

*Stamp Sets: Northern Hearts, Peaceful Season {SU! Holiday Mini Hostess Sets}

*Cardstock: Textured Baja Breeze, Whisper White

*Inks: Baja Breeze and Sahara Sand Classic Ink Pads

*Accessories: Top Note Bigz Die, Tinsel Trim, Light blue craft store ribbon

Hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by :)  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

{apple blossoms} Thank You

Hi there blog peeps!  I've got a quick, clean and simple card for you guys today, using the Apple Blossom Hostess Level 2 Stamp Set...the images are just soo cute, you'll want to host a party to earn it!  I stamped the envelope flap, too, to carry the theme through.  These 3 1/2" x 5" Notecards and envelopes come in a package of 20 and are a great staple to have on hand.  Not to mention, they're easy to dress up in a jiffy!  Here's a closer look at the card - so easy to create a pretty pattern with these apple blossoms!  And of course, the Thank You Kindly stamp set makes creating thank you cards a snap!

Just so you can check out all the stamps in this adorable set, here's a quick look for you:

Soo cute, don't you think?  Well, if you'd like to earn it, you can contact me to host a workshop, OR you can place a qualifying order on my Demonstrator Online store!  (Just click on the Shop Now button in the upper right).  And, yes - you can earn Stampin' Rewards (free product and hostess sets) with qualifying online orders...pretty cool, huh?  Just want to make sure you're aware of all your options! Now, here's the card recipe for you:

{Apple Blossom Thanks!}

All supplies Stampin'Up!

*Stamp Set: Apple Blossoms, Thank You Kindly

*Cardstock: Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes {pack of 20}

*Inks: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie

 Thanks for popping in today!  Have a great day!