Sunday Share - Artfully Composed Suite For Your Tropical Projects!

There hasn't been enough time to share all the fabulous products in the Spring Mini that will be retiring the end of June . . .  so I'm highlighting my favourites in the next few weeks before they are gone for good! 

I loved the Artfully Composed Suite on p. 32 of the January - June Mini as soon as I saw it - it was like a breath of spring in our early days of looking at this new catalogue. Although I've used it for some cards, I haven't really showcased it for you so you can see the potential of the stamps and dies as well as the gorgeous Designer Series Paper (which is on sale while quantities last).

My cards today show how you can take more than one design of the patterned paper and make a great card . . . my first card uses four different patterns and they all work together. That's what's so good about getting a pack of our Designer Series Paper as you know they will coordinate so well. My second tip is to check the catalogue description (or the back of the package once you get it) and the solid colours that coordinate are listed so you know right away which cardstock and ink to reach for.  

I used Pear Pizzazz for my card bases, and Evening Evergreen for my inked sentiments - both colours listed on p. 33 to help you pick your papers based on what you have - or what you are planning to purchase! I do love the mixed font styles in the sentiments - they make a great focal point on any card!

My second card played off two of the pictured ones using some of the elements of both to create my own style - I wanted to try the border die in the Tropical Layers Dies so used it on the lower edge of the main pattern then I added two other elements using more die cuts. I love the look of them cut from pieces of the DSP don't you?

While there is still stock of these items, I wouldn't delay if you want to add them to your crafting space - retiring products tend to sell quickly so order here and you know it will be on it's way to you! While you are ordering please include my current Host Code BB6229W7 (if your orders are under $200) then I can track your orders and put you in my draws to share Host Rewards after my Craft and Chat events each month.

Next Craft and Chat is Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00 pm on Zoom - I'm continuing with my Zoom classes so anyone can join in and share crafting time with us. I love seeing my friends from all over the province and even outside BC when they are traveling! If you aren't getting my email invites from "Mixily" please let me know and then RSVP so you can get my handouts too.

Ready to shop?? Then click here to go to my online store and check out all the retiring product bargains - you will be a happy shopper when you hit send!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Want stamps? Need stamps? 24 Hour Flash Sale October 23rd only!!

This is the sale you've been waiting for - a HUGE variety of stamps are on sale for 24 hours only! Here's a quick list to get you started - or you can click on this link and go to my store as soon as it starts (midnight Mountain Time) and place your order directly!

Last call for ordering your kits for the Night Before Christmas Card Kit classes being held in November (but I need your orders now - deadline is the end of the day October 23rd!)

Happy shopping (and stamping!)

Sunday Share - My Favourite Retiring Stamps and Card Shares

Last week I gave you a list of 5 favourite stamp sets that are retiring from the catalogue June 1st - and this week I am adding 5 more that I love to use for a variety of reasons - check out my list and order before May 25th (the last guaranteed date for stamp sets)!

6. Teeny Tiny Wishes - this set has a greeting for every occasion throughout the year and to me it is a necessity in your stamp collection! Get it now before it is gone for good . . . . I can't believe I'm saying good-bye :-(

7. Thoughts & Prayers - when we need to make a Thinking of You or Sympathy card, this is my go-to stamp set. You will use it often too!

8. Vintage Leaves - I love the leaves in this stamp set and the coordinating Leaflets Framelits Dies which are also retiring - I've used both so many times and in so many different ways . . . .

9. Work of Art - this stamp set makes me feel like an artist! Love the way you can mix and match the "swooshes" to get great effects!

10. You've Got This -  the perfect set to let someone know you are thinking of them and the flower makes such a wonderful focal point. The background stamp on its own is perfect for so many cards.

Check out these stamp sets and many more under the Last Chance Products section of my online store (click here) and you can have your wish list done and on its way to your home!

Here's some card ideas from my recent Make it Monday event last week for those who missed it - mark your calendar for the next one which will be in the September - my hubby is retiring next week so we are heading out mid-May for a long trip in our trailer visiting family and friends in three provinces. I am hoping to have internet connections along the way, so I can keep you updated with some pictures and maybe some card making ideas too!

These cards were done with retiring In Colours - they go together so well and were really fun to do! I used the Swirly Bird Stamp Set, some Silver Metallic Thread and a punched out greeting - a cheerful design for anyone on your birthday list!

These cards were done with our new Narrow Notecards & Envelopes, Tutti-Frutti 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper to line the envelope, A Good Day Stamp Set, Petal Pairs Embossing Folder, and some inking with Sponge Daubers - fun cards!

Have fun with all the retiring colours and if you want any or all of them, then hop on over to my store and get your order in soon! Ink pads and re-inkers are guaranteed only until May 7th - after that is is "while quantities last" so you don't want to be the one who is left out!

I will have an order going in the morning of May 3rd - you are welcome to email your list and payment options before then and I will make sure it gets in for you . . . .  until next time . .

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Share - Colour Refresh and Favourite Retiring Stamps Sets

If you have  been wondering which colours are going, and what colours will be new to Stampin’ Up! colour families then here’s some pictures to show you the retiring colours and the new and exciting colour palette coming in!

I know I will miss some of the blues - especially Marina Mist as it was the ink colour included with my starter kit when I joined Stampin' Up! at the end of 2010 (we didn't have as many choices as there are now!) and I have really appreciated it for so many cards and layouts over the years!

 Here's a quick look at the new colour families that we will see in the new catalogue June 1st - and Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Basic Black are moving to their own new group called "Basics" which makes so much sense . . .

 I love that Stampin’ Up! keeps our palette on trend, even though it means we need to update our stamp pads and cardstock when that happens . . . . . and we know that there are going to be some amazing new Designer Series Papers to pick up that will coordinate perfectly with all our new colours . . . . .  I can hardly wait :-) even though I will be doing lots of re-organizing in my craft room!

Here's a quick list of some of my favourite stamp sets that will be retiring and you will be able to order those until May 25th as Stampin' Up! makes them in their own factory but get them soon so you can start enjoying them now -

1. Awesomely Artistic - I love the dragonfly and the background flowers too.

2. Birthday Blossoms - the greetings are perfect for so many cards and the flowers make great backgrounds stamped randomly on your paper.

3. Butterfly Basics - I LOVE butterflies and am so sad this set is retiring along with the Bold Butterfly Framelits and Butterfly Thinlits dies that made it so easy to coordinate with the stamps. You don't want to miss out on these!

4. Number of Years - a perfect set for adding a number to any birthday, anniversary or celebration card - and the Large Number dies are retiring too. Get both while you can - you'll use them so much!!

5. One Big Meaning - if you need thank you cards then this set will do it all for you - so many different fonts and sizes so you will always be able to stamp the right message.

Check my online store now (click here) and get caught up with your wish list before they are gone for good! The Last Chance Products picture will take you right to the retiring products.

Want to play with some of the retiring stamps before they are gone? Join me tomorrow evening for my Make it Monday event of creating cards and visiting with friends. Cards are 2/$5.00 and you can make as many as you have time for between 7 and 9 pm. Please RSVP so kits are ready for you!

Happy Stamping!