Because I Care

Retirement means saying good bye to so many wonderful hostess sets.   My favorite one is the Becuase I Care stamp set.   I have used the sentiments and the hydragena in so many cards.

Click here to see projects made with this beautiful set.     I love the simple elegance of this card.    Just love it! 

Here are the ingedients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Because I care
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Love Letters Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Button, Linen Thread
Tools: Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Beautiful Butterflies Sizzex, Big Shot

All Caught Up

Well I am finally all caught up with my color challenges. The colors are: Ballet Blue, Brushed Gold, Lovely Lilac and Almost Amethyst. I wasn't sure how I would do, but the colors screamed to used the Because I Care hostess stamp set. These are all hydragena colors. Well with the hygragena reminds me of my grandparents. There were so many of them in the backyard of their home. Here is an old photo of my grandmother with two of her sisters before she passed away. I have to say I love this photo and the way the photo came out.

Ingredients to make the page:

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Lovely Letters, Because I care

Ink: Ballet Blue, Lovely Lilac and Almost Amethyst

Paper: Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Brushed Gold

Accessories: Mini Vintage Tags, White Organza Ribbon and Gold Brads

Tools: Circle Scissor Plus, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Scallop Trim Border Punch

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

Nature's Walk

Nature's Walk.   I love, love this stamp set.   It is such a beautiful and elegant stamp set.    My friend Colleen will be excited to know I used the distressing kit.   I got it for my birthday oh 7 month's ago and I finally pulled it out and used it.    I guess I should make a few more shabby chic cards.

Click here to shop the Occasions mini and make sure you pick up the Nature's' Walk stamp set and all the amazing products before they are gone on Saturday.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:   Because I care, Nature's Walk
Ink:   Basic Black
Paper:   Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Victoria Crochet Trim, Pearls, Flowers from a local craft store
Tools:   Border Punch from a local craft store, Distressing kit

Stamping Royalty Bliss

So when I sat down to work on this week's Stamping Royalty sketch the only thing I knew is I wanted to make a card with one of our fabulous Sale-a-bration stamp sets before they are no longer available. Then I pulled out this beautiful Springtime Vintage designer series paper. After that the card came together so quickly and beautifully. If you haven't tried creating a card with a sketch, you just have to try it! It really does make it so easy to put a card together and it completely takes you out of your comfort zone.

The flower in the center of the card I cut out from the designer series paper and attached it to the center with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Only 1 more week left to Sale-a-brate! So don't miss the opportunity to own this amazing stamp set!

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Bliss, Because I care

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Self adhesive pearls, Natural Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Inkredible Color Challenge

Here is this week's Inkredible color challenge.   The colors are:  Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and So Saffron.   I have to say I was skeptical at first with these colors.    But after I stamped the hydrangea with Cherry Cobbler onto Blushing Bride I was on my way.    I stamped the flower and cut it out and then put it on top of the stem.

Ingredients to make the card: 
Stamp Sets:  Because I Care, Loving Thoughts
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke
Paper:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper, Always Artichoke Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Pearls
Tools:  Border Punch from a local craft store, Corner Rounder Punch, Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot

Thank You Cards

I had to make some elegant thank you cards so here is my clean and simple design.

How fabulous is the Because I Care stamp set. It has to be one of the best hostess sets we have had in a long time. So gather 150 orders from family and friends and earn it for free!!! What better time than Sale-a-bration, every 50$ order gets free products! For those of you in the New Jersey area, contact me to have a workshop in your home. You and your guests will get to learn new techniques and make fabulous projects that they get to take home.

Ingredients to make the cards:

Stamp Sets: Becuase I Care

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Early Espresso Brads and Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Inkredible Color Challenge

With all the artisan design team entries, I am posting my Inkredible color challenge a little late.   Last week's Inkredible color challenge was:   Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe and Old Olive.    I was heading over to a birthday party for a friend of mine and I wasn't quite sure what to get her..   So when in doubt, a framed scapbook page always comes to the rescue.   Here are her grandchilden in a page for her to treasure.    I have to say it was a hit.  

Ingredients to make the page:
Stamp Sets:  Because I Care and butterfly stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Crisp Cantaloupe and Old Olive
Paper:  Whisper White, Summer Starfruit Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Crochet Trim and Alphabet Stickers from a local craft store
Tools:  Hexagon Punch, Corner Rounder and Doily Punch 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

Another Inkredible Color Challenge.

Before I get too far behind, here is this week's Inkredible color challenge. The colors are my favorite: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Very Vanilla. Here is a retirement card I made for a dear friend of mine. I have to say I absolutely love the way this card came out. The sketch comes from an old Mojo Monday sketch.

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

Stamp Sets: Because I care, Congrats, All in Row

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

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

Accessories: Antique Brads, Black Taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Coluzzle Cutting System, Cutter System, Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder

Mojo Monday #152

I am so happy I was able to get the Mojo Monday sketch done this week. I love the way this card came out.

Here is my card and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Silhouette Sentiments, Because I Care

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Basic Black

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

Accessories: Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Halfback Pearls

Tools: Coluzzle Cutting System, Border and Butterfly Punch from a local craft store, Square Lattice Textured Embossing Plates, Big Shot

Going to Miss For All You Do!!

I have to say I am going to miss the For All You Do stamp set.   So if you don't already own it, you may want to email me and place your order for the set.   May 31st will be the last day you can purchase the set.

Here are the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   For all you do, Because I care, Four Frames
Ink:   Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Top Note

Inkredible Color Challenge

I am finally playing catching up with my Inkredible color challenges. Here is January 18th color challenge: Concord Crush, Old Olive, Basic Black. I pulled out the wonderful Newsprint designer series paper for this challenge.

Here are the ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Because I Care

Ink: Concord Crush, Old Olive, Basic Black

Paper: Newsprint designer series paper, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Vellum

Accessories: Pearls, Black Satin Ribbon

Tools: Top Note Sizzex, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Big Shot

Mojo Monday Sketch

Here is a Mojo Monday sketch that I finally had a chance to do.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Because I Care
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Certainly Celery
Paper: Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series Paper, Blushing Bride, Whisper white
Accessories: Pretties, White Satin Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Textured Impressions Embossing Folders square Lattice

Fall Thank You Card

Here is a mix of old and new. Old designer series paper and then the rest is new. I have to say my favorite of all time fall designer series paper was the Autumn Meadows.

Here is my fall card and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Sets: Leaf Lines, Because I Care
Ink: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Crumb Cake
Paper: Autumn Meadows Designer Series PaperPaper, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Accessories: Silver Brads, Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Circle Punch

Thank you

This is the perfect fall thank you card.   Just a couple of punches and I was on my way.  
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Because I Care
Ink:  Early Espresso
Paper:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso and designer series paper from a local craft store
Accessories:  Pearls, crochet trim and button from a local craft store
Tools:   Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, leaves and corner rounder from a local craft store

Four Frames Mojo Monday

I am super excited to share with a new stamp set called Four Frames that will be available in the new catalog with all of you. It comes in a set of 4 and it just great to dress up all your sentiments!

Here is the stamp set paired up with this week's Mojo Monday sketch.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Four Frames, For All You Do, Because I Care

Ink: Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Paper: Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Accessories: Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Self adhesive Pearls

Tools: Designer Label Punch, Top Note Sizzex, Big Shot

Photo Inspiration

This week's Stamping Royalty brings us photo inspiration.   My eye went immediately to the beautiful gold and teal images.     Here is the Flowering Flourishes stamp set embossed in gold with a teal butterfly.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Flowering Flourishes, Because I Care
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Whisper White, Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:   Bitty Butterfly Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Vintage Bliss

This week's Pals Paper Arts challenge is Vintage. The Sale-a-bration stamp set, Bliss, is a give in for making a spectacular vintage card.

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

Stamp Sets: Because I Care, Bliss

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Pretties, Early Espresso Brad, Pretties, Self Adhesive Pearls, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Top Note Sizzex, Big Shot, Scallop Border Punch