Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets

Here are a two more beautiful hostess exclusive stamp sets, Afterthoughts and Silhouette Sentiments.

I have used the sentiments from the Afterthoughts stamp set in so many cards.   Click here to see them on my blog.

I love the clean and crisp look of this card.
 
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Afterthoughts, Silhouette Sentiments
Ink:   Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze and Pear Pizzazz
Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Accessories:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Sticky Strip
Tools:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags

I have been busy working on Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags for a customer of mine.  I pulled out the retired Serene Sunflower for the shower since that is the brides flower choice.   Contact me for your one of the kind party invitations and favors!

Ingredients to make the favor box:

Stamp Sets:   Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Old Olive

Paper:  Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pearls

Tools:   Fancy Favor Sizzex, Big Shot

Here are the ingredients to make the gift tag:

Stamp Sets: Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Paper: Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Tag Sizzex, Big Shot



2011 List of Retiring Stamp Sets, Accessories and Definitely Decorative

It's June 1st, so here is your 2011 list of retiring stamp sets, accessories and definitely decorative.    For those of you new to Stampin' Up!  every year, Stampin' Up! retires stamp sets, etc. to make room for new items that will be released July 1st when the new idea book and catalog will be released.    This year is no exception there is tons of stuff being retired, which means amazing new products on their way.    I have seen a few of the new items and they are just AMAZING!!!!

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the retiring stamp sets.

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the retiring accessories.    This document will be updated daily as things sell out.     So make sure you get all the accessories you love before they are gone!!!  Some have even been discounted!!!   So make sure to get those right away!!!!

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the items retiring from the definitely decorative line. This document will be updated daily as things sell out. So make sure you get all the accessories you love before they are gone!!!

Want to see all the retired items and start shopping, just click here.  

Don't forget, the last day to purchase retired stamp sets will be June 30th.   After that, the stamp sets will no longer be available to purchase.

2011 List of Retiring Stamp Sets

117034 Birthday Bakery [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120115 Birthday Bakery [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118394 Punch Potpourri [wood-mount] hostess
120124 Punch Potpourri [clear-mount] hostess
118388 Afterthoughts [wood-mount] ESP FRA hostess
120121 Afterthoughts [clear-mount] ESP FRA hostess
118384 Because I Care [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120118 Because I Care [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118474 Silhouette Sentiments [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120127 Silhouette Sentiments [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118531 Apple Blossoms [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120139 Apple Blossoms [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
116992 Cute by the Inch [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120130 Cute by the Inch [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118754 Fast & Fabulous [wood-mount] hostess
120133 Fast & Fabulous [clear-mount] hostess
118720 Long Fellows [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120136 Long Fellows [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
117048 Occasional Quotes [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120142 Occasional Quotes [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
119993 Playful Pieces [wood-mount] hostess
120145 Playful Pieces [clear-mount] hostess
122130 Cute As a Button FRA hostess
120173 So Many Thanks $7.95
119216 Tooth Fairy $7.95
117092 Baby Steps $8.95
118726 For You Flower $7.95
117139 On the Green $9.95
117130 To & From Tag $6.95
115564 Sweet Birthday FRA $7.95
115562 Sweetness Unlimited FRA ESP $6.95
117653 Three Leaves $5.95
111582 Halloween Hoot $29.95
115460 From the Crypt $22.95
115458 Graveyard Gala $20.95
110372 Autumn Harvest $17.95
120788 Thankful For [wood-mount] $10.95
120795 Thankful For [clear-mount] $8.95
111642 Harvest Home $23.95
116982 Gifted [wood-mount] FRA $27.95
120480 Gifted [clear-mount] FRA $19.95
116578 Big on Christmas $19.95
115326 Good Cheer $22.95
111614 A Wish for Peace $16.95
111760 A Cardinal Christmas $23.95
111756 Home for Christmas FRA $18.95
111566 Christmas Classics $24.95
111612 Christ Is Born FRA $20.95
115346 Sparkly & Bright $17.95
116912 Holiday Hoopla [wood-mount] FRA $19.95
120450 Holiday Hoopla [clear-mount] FRA $14.95
118740 Blowing Kisses [wood-mount] $17.95
120603 Blowing Kisses [clear-mount] $13.95
113756 Love You Much FRA ESP $25.95
113750 Easter Beauty ESP $24.95
114974 A Good Egg $23.95
115289 To a Classic [wood-mount] $18.95
120441 To a Classic [clear-mount] $14.95
111532 Party Hearty FRA $26.95
113814 On a Pedestal FRA ESP $19.95
114944 Cheers to You $17.95
115442 Birthday Bliss $15.95
115229 Things I Love $15.95
116970 On the Grill [wood-mount] ESP $23.95
120474 On the Grill [clear-mount] ESP $17.95
117000 Kimono Kids [wood-mount] FRA $21.95
120498 Kimono Kids [clear-mount] FRA $16.95
115066 Simply Said FRA $28.95
113228 Just Buzzin' By $27.95
113620 Always FRA $28.95
115356 Wellness Wishes $14.95
113500 Fun & Fast Notes FRA ESP $33.95
115948 Build-A-Roo $25.95
114314 Happy Together $14.95
113744 Chic Boutique $26.95
115054 Pun Fun $32.95
118746 So Cute [wood-mount] $12.95
120612 So Cute [clear-mount] $9.95
113982 Choo Choo $16.95
115219 Teddy & Train $17.95
117060 Best Bots Forever [wood-mount] $22.95
120546 Best Bots Forever [clear-mount] $16.95
113810 Greetings, Earthling $21.95
115293 Lots of Bots [wood-mount] $19.95
120009 Lots of Bots [clear-mount] $14.95
111552 Sock Monkey Accessories $21.95
116962 More Monkey Accessories [wood-mount] $16.95
120468 More Monkey Accessories [clear-mount] $12.95
111550 Sock Monkey FRA $26.95
118054 Seal of Pawthenticity $9.95
113816 Friends Rock $18.95
115187 Beware Pirates $26.95
115175 Extreme Dirt Bike $8.95
115328 Extreme Guitar $8.95
115179 Extreme Skateboard $8.95
115177 Extreme Snowboard $8.95
115173 Extreme Surfboard $8.95
113760 Family Accessories Too $19.95
114960 Family Phrases FRA $19.95
113748 Forest Friends $14.95
116716 Animal Stories $15.95
111554 Teacher's Pet $18.95
116580 Bugs & Kisses $26.95
111624 Dreams du Jour FRA $18.95
113417 Petal Pizzazz $32.95
114393 Leaf Lines ESP $20.95
111592 A Flower for All Seasons $14.95
113397 Simple Friendship $25.95
113780 Hello Again FRA ESP $12.95
116714 Razzle Dazzle FRA $18.95
111626 Eastern Blooms $21.95
114395 Dream Gardens $18.95
113778 Paradise $20.95
113204 Cheep Talk $26.95
113792 Great Friend ESP $17.95
113804 Sense of Time FRA $22.95
114397 Compliments to the Chef FRA ESP $20.95
113800 Matchbox Messages $25.95
115052 Priceless $28.95
111634 Fresh Cuts FRA $21.95
115042 Pick a Petal $29.95
115352 Seeing Stars $21.95
111514 Tart & Tangy $12.95
113218 Friends 24-7 $25.95
111676 Puns from the Past $27.95
117134 Dotted Spring $17.95
120165 Pretty Pattern $17.95
117132 Teahouse $17.95
111598 Bella Toile $17.98
109298 Calendar $17.95
111008 Pretty Petals $17.95
109294 Sanded $17.95
114920 Art by Design FRA ESP $17.95
117141 Hodgepodge Happiness [wood-mount] $13.95
120570 Hodgepodge Happiness [clear-mount] $10.95
118728 So Green [wood-mount] $14.95
120588 So Green [clear-mount] $11.95
115436 Favorite Things $23.95
114365 FYI $19.95
113722 Hope Happens $19.95
115419 Hard to Say $23.95
115114 Wonderful Favorites $40.95
114916 All Holidays FRA $34.95
114966 Full Calendar $17.95
114968 Fundamental Phrases FRA ESP $37.95
113818 Everything Nice $17.95
114952 Defining Alphabet $43.95
114950 Define Your Life $47.95
115199 Jumble Alphabet $43.95
111570 Contempo Alphabet $43.95
113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet $43.95
111680 Schoolbook Serif Numbers $24.95
117116 Engraved Greetings $12.95
117118 Hello, You $9.95
117114 Live, Laugh, Love FRA $9.95
117018 Tag Alongs [wood-mount] FRA ESP $17.95
120513 Tag Alongs [clear-mount] FRA ESP $13.95

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is Basic Gray, So Saffron, Always Artichoke. I could always use more thank you cards, so here is my color challenge with the wonderful Thanks from the Afterthoughts. I think one of the best things about this card is the fact that I was able to use som many Basic Gray accessories.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Awash with Flowers, Afterthoughts
Ink: Basic Gray, So Saffron and Always Artichoke
Paper: Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Buttons and Brads
Tools: Punch from a local craft store, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Retirement Open House

I will be hosting an open house to celebrate my favorite stamp sets and say goodbye.    Check out first hand all the stamp sets and accessories retiring.    Get inspired with hundreds of card samples, projects and scrapbooks all made with Stampin' Up! products! We will be making the 4 projects that all feature retiring stamp sets.   We will be making two cards and two gift tags.

Time: Monday, June 13th or Tuesday, June 14th

Stop by my stamping studio between 10am - NOON or 7pm - 9pm at any time.

My homemade cards and projects will be available for purchase as well.    Lots of great last minute teacher gifts, coach's gifts and Father's Day!

Location: Totowa, NJ

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.

Featuring products (in order as they appear on this entry): Tart & Tangy, Afterthoughts, On a Pedestal, Cheers to You, Engraved Greetings, Extreme Guitar, Always, Silouette Sentiments

Love the Bold Blossom Punch

I just love the yellows and oranges in this week's Stamping Royalty challenge.    The challenge is a photo inspiration!   I have to say I love these two colors together.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, April 9th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:  
Stamp Sets:  Bold Blossom, Afterthoughts
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:   Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Oval Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Spidey Birthday

Now that Valentine's Day is over. I can finally share some projects I made for my nephew's birthday. He is a HUGE Spiderman fan. If he is not watching his videos or playing with his action figures, he is pretend shooting web out of his wrist. I have to give my friend Colleen a big thank you for letting me use her Spider Web Textured Embossing Folder. It was just the right touch to the projects.

Here is the birthday card I made and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Afterthoughts

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Travel Journal Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Rhinestones from a local craft store, Spiderman stickers from a local craft store

Tools: Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Clear Circle Sizzex, Big Shot






I had plenty of stickers leftover so I decided to make a wall hanging for his room as well.

Here are the ingredients to make the wall hanging:

Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Spiderman stickers and rub-ons from a local craft store
Tools: Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot











Lastly, here are some cupcake toppers. How super easy were these. I just found some Spiderman clipart and punched and die cut.

Ingredients to make the toppers:

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Real Red

Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Circles #2 Sizzex, Big Shot

Summer Mini Open House

The Summer Mini has arrived!!!     To celebrate this amazing summer mini catalog I will be hosting an open house.    Get inspired with hundreds of card samples, projects and scrapbooks all made with Stampin' Up! products!    We will be making 4 projects.    We will be making two sets of gift cards and coordinating gift packages!  

Time: Sunday, May 15th
Stop by my stamping studio between 3 - 7 pm at any time.

or

Time:   Monday, May 16th
Stop by my stamping studio between 6 - 9 pm at any time.

My retired stamp sets, color kits and homemade cards and projects will be available for purchase as well.

Location: Totowa, NJ

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.


Featuring products (in order as they appear on this entry): Bold Blossom, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Afterthoughts, Flower Fest

Mojo Monday #193

Here is this week's Mojo Monday with one of my favorite stamp sets that is retiring.    The stamp set is Cheers to You!!!  Love, love this set.    It is a must buy if you don't already own it!  

Here are the ingredients to make the gift bag:

Stamp Sets:   Cheers to You, Afterthoughts

Ink:   Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Paper:    Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents Pack, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories:   Peach Parfait Poly Stitched Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Brads and Buttons
Tools:   Ovals Sizzex, Clear Circle Sizzex, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Scallop Circle Sizzex, Big Shot, Paper Piercer

Happy St. Patrick's Day

So for all of you who are still celebrating St. Patrick's day or trying to recover.   Here is my St. Patrick's day card that you can send to someone who you are absolutely lucky to have in your life and let them know you are thinking of them.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Hearts a Flutter, Border Banter, Afterthoughts
Ink:  Gumball Green, Lucky Limeade
Paper:  Whisper White, Gumball Green Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade
Accessories:  Pearls and Button from a local craft store
Tools:  Corner rounder from a local craft store

Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge

I have to say I love this week's Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. So simple yet so beautiful. I had to make a gift bag for my sister-in-law's birthday! Happy Birthday Val!

So here is the gift bag I made and ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Afterthoughts, Because I care

Ink: Cherrry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic Black

Paper: Newsprint Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Black Wide Grosgrain Ribbon and Buttons

Tools: Square Lattice Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Circle Sizzex, Scallop Circle Sizzex, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Modern Label Punch, Wide Oval Punch

Need Holiday Thank You's

So does anyone need any holiday thank you cards. Here is a quick and easy snowflake thank you card.

Here are the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Afterthoughts
Ink: Baja Breeze
Paper: Baja Breeze Textured Paper, Whisper White, Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Rhinestones from a local craft store, Fancy Fibers
Tools: Snowflake punch from a local craft store

April Occasions Open Workshop

Very exciting I get to hold two open workshops this month. The first one will be based on products from the Occasions Mini. We only have one month left for this fabulous mini catalog. I have to say most of my inspiration came from the Stampin' Up! regional event I attended this past weekend!

We will be making 3 projects:
A banner to hang in your kitchen.
We can easily change the theme to Love or Home if someone would like to change. Birthday Treat pouch Mother's Day card

We will get to use the fabulous Petal Cone Sizzex die for two of the projects. We will also get to use the two amazing punches that were introduced in this mini as well, Build a Cupcake and Blossom Petals. You will get to learn how to the heat gun and aqua painter as well.

The open workshop will take place in my stamping studio on
Sunday, April 17th 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19th Two sessions: 10 a.m. and then again at 7 p.m.

Location: Totowa, NJ

Workshop Fee: $20
Place a 50$ order or more and your class fee is waived.

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.

Can't make it to the event? You can now purchase these 3 projects already assembled for only 20$ that includes shipping & handling. Email me today and request your assembled April Occasions Open Workshop projects be delivered to your door step.

Featuring products (in order as they appear on this entry): Petal Cone BigzL Die, Morning Cup, Build a Cupcake Punch, Create a Cupcake, Afterthoughts, Build a Blossom, Blossom Petals Punch, Something to Celebrate

Happy Birthday Tins

This is my birthday month. I have lots and lots of birthdays. Two of my favorite little guys had birthdays. So I made them tins filled with their favorite candies and of course a gift card so they can buy their favorite goodies.

Here is the ingredients to make the tins:

Stamp Sets: Create a Cupcake, Afterthoughts

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Jersey Shore Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Wild Wasabi Double Stiched Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Coluzzle Cutting System, Build a Cupcake Punch

Saying Goodbye to Sunny Garden

I am sorry to see Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper to go.    Although it is to be expected, most of the designer series paper usually doesn't carry from one catalog to the next.    

Make sure you stock up all the designer series paper you love, because it will be gone June 30th.    The only thing that is staying behind is the Patterns Packs.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: For All You Do, Afterthoughts

Ink: Poppy Parade, Old Olive

Paper: Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Poppy Parade

Accessories: Silver Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tools: Crop-a-dile

Stamp stem. Stamp flowers and cut out and attach with Stampin' Dimensionals. Cut paper strips. Stamp Greeting. Attach eyelets.

One More Yellow and Orange

I decided to sneak in one more yellow and orange color challenge for the Paper Crafts Facebook Page contest. You have until midnight today to post your cards to be considered for the awesome prize package. So here is the challenge paired up with today's Mojo Monday sketch which by the way it is prize week at Mojo. So you never know! I have to say orange and yellow just became one of my favorite color combos!! Thank you Teri for the challenge.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Awash with Flowers, Afterthoughts

Ink: Basic Black, Peach Parfait, So Saffron

Paper: Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper, Peach Parfait, So Saffron

Accessories: So Saffron Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Barely Banana Brads, Latte Designer Buttons

Tools: Punch from a local craft store, Wide Oval Punch

Papercraft Star Photo Inspiration

This week's Papercraft Star photo inspiration is a photo from Martha Stewart Living. It is a beautiful fall photo. I wanted to touch upon the soft colors from this photo with my projects. I did a emboss resist technique to do this project. Click here to see a great tutorial on how to do emboss resist. My special tips for doing emboss resist is to use glossy card stock. I also used a few colors to do the technique. Always start with the light color when sponging.

So here's my project and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Afterthoughts, Leaf Lines

Ink: Versamark, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Glossy Cardstock, Whisper White, Old Olive, Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Adhesive Halfback Pearls from a local craft store, White Embossing Powder

Tools: Wide Oval Punch, Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Punch from a local craft store, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun

Inkredible Color Challenge

So this week's Inkredible color challenge is Cajun Craze, So Saffron and Perfect Plum.   I have to say at first I wasn't sure about these colors, but I am happy with the end result.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:   Sunflower, Notably Ornate, Nature Walk, Afterthoughts
Ink:  Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Perfect Plum
Paper:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  White Tafetta Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a sketch challenge.   I decided to make another gift bag.    You can never have enough of them on hand when you are heading out the door with a gift.

Here is new designer series paper and a stamp set from the Holiday Mini.   My friend Colleen came over last week and I had the chance to play with this beautiful two step stamp set.    In this project it was actual a three step.   I stamp the Early Espresso outline first.   Next, I stamp the bold image in More Mustard and then rolled the edges with Cajun Craze.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, September 26th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:  Gently Falling, Afterthoughts
Ink:   Early Espresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Early Espresso Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Brads

Tools:   Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot,  Lots of Tags Sizzlets

Happy Birthday Stampin' Royalty

Can you believe Stampin' Royalty blog has been around a year? I have to say it seems like a lot longer! What a phenomenal job the Stampin' Royalty team does in keeping us inspired with their challenges and of course the amazing submissions by talented designers! In honor of their birthday, the theme is Birthday!

So here is my tag and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Birthday Bakery, Afterthoughts

Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry

Paper: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Accessories: Rhinestones, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Crop-a-dile