WOW! Time flies and the DISCONTINUED LISTS are here! Use THIS LINK to view the items–both stamps and accessories that will no longer be available after May 30th.  PLEASE NOTE that accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

• Retiring Stamps (Available April 24-June 3, 2013)
  • PDF (for your record)
  • Sortable Excel file
  • ONLINE STORE (for visual listing)
• Retiring Accessories (Available April 24-June 3, 2013, or while supplies last)
  • PDF
  • Sortable Excel file
  • ONLINE STORE (picture and availability)

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The ‘Word Play‘ set is truly one of the most amazingly versatile sets in the catalog. The discontinuing list is coming and I can only hope this is not on it! Stampin’ Up! seemed to be giving away the silver glimmer paper with each order for awhile (to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year) and I am LOVING IT!

This card was so simply made and one of the Stampapalooza cards we will be making this Friday evening!

I’ve gotten a bunch of questions about how I did this, so here are some step-by-step photos:

It has been a long time since I’ve gone to a wedding shower… and somehow I’ve gone from one of the excited young women in the wedding party (or friend of the bride) to one of the old lady invites–friend of the parents! The young bride is just a sweet and beautiful girl and it seems like yesterday that she was in high school. I wanted to make a special card for her and it has been a very long time since I’ve sat down and actually made a card for an occasion. It was a very nice feeling when she announced–’Oh this has to be from Amy’ when she pulled the card out of the gift bag [warm fuzzy feeling--card was appreciated]!

So, I finally got to use my ‘All Dressed Up’ framelits dies!  You can see below the one that is the ‘form’ (neck/shoulders/body with ‘stand’–cut out of Naturals Ivory paper) and the other for the actual dress (in white and embossed) and that I added two of the lace doilies for the skirt that are a special order item in the Occasions Catalog. And of course lots and lots of Pearls!!! In fact the necklace was made with the pearl strips that are all attached. I cut a strip of 5 pearls and easily peeled and pressed them on!

The Sizzix textured embossing folders used were the ‘Vintage Wallpaper‘ and ‘Perfect Polka Dots‘ as well as the Apothecary Accents framelits (for the opening).

Those of you coming to my StampersXpress class for April… we will be making that card! So, click here to sign up… weddings and graduations are right around the corner–you won’t want to miss this! Will I see you there?

Okay–GOOD NEWS FIRST! Saturday, April 6th through Monday, April 8th, there is FREE Shipping!  And order through my online store and earn my online order gift!

Now, the bad news!!! Below is a quote from the Stampin’ Up! website.  I LOVELOVELOVE the watercolor crayons. I am proposing a moment of silence.

Quote from Stampin’ Up!:

“Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products.

Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804) will no longer be available, effective immediately.

Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get ‘em before they’re gone!”

So, stock up on the crayons–I know SU will replace them, and I hope in time for the new catalog. I don’t know that I can live without them.

Well it doesn’t happen often, but every few years, Stampin’ Up! updates their color line by adding and removing colors. Usually, they only add current and former In-Colors, however this time, they are adding a new light gray (remember Going Gray?)… I loved that color for shading (especially the marker).

Watch the video for the absolute BEST explanation of the new makeup of the 40 Stampin’ Up! colors:

Remember, this catalog ends on May 31st, however the current colors are only available while they last!

Wow! For on 6 days… 50% off on all Stampin’ Up! fabrics!  CLICK HERE for my online store and the fabric special.

Need ideas for using fabric? Click below to watch a video with fun ideas:

This hydrangea stamp was part of a retired hostess set that is now available again (smaller than the original) as part of Stampin’ Up!’s 25-year anniversary celebration.

That’s right they’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image! Each month, there is a different theme and this month it is ‘flowers’ (see flyer for all images).

And by the way all you Copic enthusiasts–I did all of the coloring with Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Write markers, so there! See my original article here.

Check back here every month to download a flyer for a new Best of stamp set!

Some things to remember:

• All ‘Best Of’ stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• While they are releasing just one ‘Best Of’ stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

Click the links below to download the sets currently available (I will be updating this article each month):

• January’s ‘Best Of’ – Birthdays (order the set HERE).
• February’s ‘Best Of’ – Love
• March’s ‘Best Of’ – Flowers

NOTE: Sets are only available in clear mount

While they are releasing just one ‘Best Of’ stamp set per month, all of the ‘Best Of’ sets will be available until March 31, 2014. As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, they’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every ‘Best Of’ set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Well, something that I didn’t ever think would happen! Stampin’ Up! has come out with a (likely one of many to come) photopoymer stamp set! This is a completely clear stamp mount… that you can see through the clear block. CLICK HERE to view a flyer with up-close details of the set.

Some benefits include:

• Top-quality photopolymer that gives a perfectly stamped image every time.
• They’re entirely transparent for perfect placement!
• Can you say sticky? (Don’t worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They’re age tested. They won’t yellow or cloud up over time.

Below is a ‘tongue in cheek’ quick video that at the very end shows the set quickly in use.

So, what do you think?

Get our exclusive Sent with Love Stamp Set or Designer Series Paper—or buy them in a
bundle with Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine for 20% off!

*Only available through April 30, 2013

It’s here– it’s here! Sale-A-Bration 2013 has begun. I have just done my mailing today (life got in the way)… so my regular customers will be receiving the SAB catalog and Spring Catalog early next week.

So, what does this mean to you? Awesome news…

Sale-A-Bration +  Stampin’ Up!’s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin’ Up! party! Use my EASY online calendar to coordinate your and your friends’ calendar and then book online or call me.  You get the following EXTRA bonuses for hosting:

• Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $150 workshop!
• Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $400 workshop!

Hostess Bundle Details: The Hostess Bundle includes

• Madison Avenue stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
• Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

If you order $150+ through my online store, please remember to use one of the following item numbers for your free bundle (if you order directly through me or host a party, I will do this for you):

• Wood-Mount Hostess Bundle: 133316
• Clear-Mount Hostess Bundle: 133317
• Free Glimmer Paper: 133318

Love to shop? How about shopping and getting rewarded? Welcome to Sale-A-Bration!

You may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50* you spend. This includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalog stamp sets, digital content CDs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there’s something for everyone!  View the Sale-A-Bration brochure here. See available My Digital Studio products here.

So, shopaholics unite! For every $50 you spend, you’ll get a FREE Sale-A-Bration products—there are nearly 20 to choose from! Visit my Stampin’ Up!’ Online Store to start shopping as well as earn my online purchase gift.

Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit! Click the Join link above to take advantage of this limited-time offer.