Gone forever!

Just thought I'd pop on and post what is no longer available to order... ever again!
I can't believe how fast things are going, and the Retired List isn't even out yet.  I'm still not completely over that they are getting rid of so many of my favorite colors... but I know that I will love the new colors tons.... *sigh.

Here's the list:

100038: Mellow Moss Stampin' Write marker
100039: Barely Banana Stampin' Write marker
100043: Almost Amethyst Stampin' Write marker
101563: Sage Shadow card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
102837: Only Orange card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
107079: Sage Shadow card stock (12" x 12")
107101: Close to Cocoa card stock (12" x 12")

TTFN!

Hodgepodge

I feel like I've been hit by a truck!  Elisia's wedding was yesterday, and it was so wonderful!  But with the wedding, and a newborn, and well, just life, I feel soooooo tired!
Not much going on around here today.  In fact, I'm proud to say that both of my girls are still in their pj's, and i haven't done my hair or makeup.
Just one of those days!
Well, as promised, I will update what is no longer available... keep in mind that it is no longer available INEVITABLY!

101563: Sage Shadow card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
107101: Close to Cocoa card stock (12" x 12")
102837: Only Orange card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
107079: Sage Shadow card stock (12" x 12")

Who would've guessed the first two colors to be completely sold out would be sage shadow and only orange?  not me:)

Here is a card we did last month for mother's day.  It is an easel card, which is a beautiful technique that I learned on splitcoaststampers.  if you've never checked out this website, I really recommend it!  You can get resources to learn how to do tons of different kinds of cards, and you can even look up stamp sets that you like or own, and case cards from it!  Here's the link to the easel card tutorial: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/

Here is the card that I created with the "vintage vogue" stamp set.  It was in the Occasions Mini... and will definitely be in the new catalogue!

I used perfect plum, old olive and pale plum, on very vanilla.

Lastly, I'm doing a Birthday Card Stamp-a-stack on June 13th from 5pm to 8pm... $20 for 12 cards... 3 each of 3 designs... you don't want to miss it... only 3 spots left... sign up by June 1st.

Retiring colors going fast!

Okay, so I was on the Stampin' Up website this morning, and saw that they are already running out of some of the colors that are retiring... and they aren't getting any more!
This means that if you want any of the inks, reinkers, paper, or DSP (Designer Series Paper) that has retiring colors in it, you're going to want to get it fast!  I'm willing to offer free shipping on any orders over $50... and will be putting in an order this week.
Here's a look of the colors that are retiring, if you've forgotten:

 I will be keeping updates fairly often what has sold out.
So far, it's just the sage shadow 12 x 12 paper.  Don't wait too late to get your favs!

Wedding Bells

My sister is getting married in 6 days!  That seems unreal to me... we have been really busy with preperations, as I am a Bridesmaid, and my husband is officiating the service... very exciting!
This is the card I made for the church shower we had for her a little while ago... she has a disney princess theme for the wedding (not overkill, just little things like roses, and a glass slipper on top of the cake, that sort of thing) so I used an old set that I love called to have and to hold... and came up with this!

The colors are rose red and pretty in pink, and I used dazzling diamonds and the glitter from stampin' up! 

Baby Thank you's!

Addie is already almost 4 weeks old... I can't believe how fast that went!  I've been working on my thank you cards for all of the beautiful gifts I've received from friends... I don't know WHY I waited until Addie was born to do it (well, partly because I didn't know if she would be a girl or a boy, and I didn't really want to do yellow thank you cards). 
This is what I came up with:

(sorry, it's a little dark).  This uses a jumbo wheel called "wash day" that is retired that I just love!  I used the Oval All stamp set for the sentiment, and as an ode to the Retiring colors, Pale Plum, Apricot Appeal (both are retiring) and Pretty in Pink (which is staying, thank goodness!)
I love a baby card!

Blog Candy and Summer Mini!

A couple blog entries ago, I asked for your opinions on the Color Renovation... and I have the winner of the Blog Candy... drum roll please..... the winner of an 8 1/2 by 11 paper pack and stampin' pad of a retiring color is CALSIE PETERSON!  Congrats to Calsie, and thank you to all of you who read my blog!
I appreciate your comments... and love hearing your opinions!

It's also the beginning of May, which means the new Summer Mini Catalogue is out!  There are tons of things about this mini that I love, but nothing more than the Tropical Oasis Paper and Tropical Party Stamp Set! Check these out:

These inspire me to do my Summer Scrapbooking Pages!  Check out the link to the left (click on the Summer Mini) to get a look at all these amazing products... or email me to get a copy of the Summer Mini for free! (yummy_starbucks@yahoo.ca).