As The Ink Dries

Last Day to Order Retiring Stamp Sets

Sad to say but it is the last day you can order from the Stampin' Up! retired stamp set and accesories lists.    Here's another look back  at some past projects.

 

Stamps: Little Friends122667

This is not my usual style but I sure enjoyed watercoloring the images.

Stamp set: Word Play 120651  and Aviary120462

Bordering on Romance 125482

French Foliage 121166

So, don't delay and  order your retiring stamp sets  before they are gone!

I forgot to share with you th Best of 25 Years stamp set for June....Greetings!

8 great greeting for $14.95!  Best of Greetings 133485

You are My Sunshine

Love this single stamp Sunshine!  When it was first released I knew I had to have it.  Just seeing it reminded me of the day when my son was about 5 and just out of the blue started singing this song to me.  I can still see his little face and remember my heart feeling so full and happy.  

Stamp: Sunshine 132671 (retiring on May 31)
Ink: VersaMark, Daffodil Delight marker
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Big Shot: Scallop Square Duo Bigz die (retiring on May 31)  
Extras: Black embossing powder, 1/2" Black Scallop Dots ribbon (retiring), Neutrals Glimmer brads 

Do you want to know a secret.  This isn't your ordinary 1/2 sheet of cards stock card.  Let me show you.

Kind of a fun little fold.  

Do you have a song that everytime you hear it brings back happy memories?   Hope you have a smile on your face remembering it!  

Best of the Retirement list...Button Buddies

Have you checked out the Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps set list?  Here it is if you have not.  I 've been feeling a bit nostalgic for some of the stamp sets and accessories that are retiring so I decided to do my own little Best of Series,   Best of the Retirement lists.  

Today's Best of the Retirement list will focus on the versatile and adorable set...Button Buddies!

I love this flower in this set.   Being able to punch it out with a 1-3/4" Scallop Circle punch makes it so easy to use and don't even get me started on the Silver Glimmer paper under the polka dot brads!  You can read abou this card here.

This is kind of a cheat since the only thing Button Buddies is the cherry stems but there would be no cherry hearts without the stems!  More about this card here.

This little vase also got a lot of use.  It is just a cute, simple image.  More on this card here.

This was a card box I made using a tutorial from Craft Project Central.  You can read about the Card box here and about all the cards i made to go in the box here, and here.

One last one that was so fun to make.  To read about this card go here and to see the video on who to use the 2 folders go here.

Thank you for indulging me on my blog walk through some of my favorite projects  from the Button Buddies stamp set.  Have a wonderfully creative day and hope to stamp with you soon!

SharonB

 

 

 

 

In Colors and Array of Sunshine

Today I was shifting things around on my crafting table to ease some of the congestion and found a treasure.   Back when the 2011-2012 was brand new, Gail K (good friend and downline) cut out, glittered and layered the big flower from the Array of Sunshine hostess set in the then new In Colors.  She packaged them in a cute little box and gave them to me.  You will see that it was a lot of work  and she did a beautiful job.  

Yes, each flower is made up of 3 layers all glittered and popped up with dimensionals.   I knew I did not need to do too much since the flowers are the show stopper so I just used some Whisper White card stock and Calypso Coral DSP.    The sentiment is from the Welcome box of My Paper Pumpkin.  I love this stamp.   My dear friend who passed away last fall  would always call and say "hey there"  so I knew I needed this stamp and I think about her everytime I use it.

If you are wondering aren't there 5 In Colors?  You are right.  I ran out of room on this card and so I had a Wisteria Wonder flower left to use on another card.

Pretty simple card but i am totally going to make a set of cards using this layout.   I used the same elements as the first card except i embossed the sentiment with Black embossing powder to make it stand out.  Thanks again Gail for making these gorgeous flowers for me.  

These In Colors are supposed to be retiring soon but I know that the Calypso Coral and Pool Party are used in the new This and That product Suite so I assumeat least those two colors will be sticking around.   We will know more soon and I will let you know.  

If you would like to learn more about My Paper Pumpkin you can go here.  If you decide to subscribe please consider listing me as your demonstrator (Sharon Burkert, Auburn WA 98092) Thanks!

 

 

Goodbye to Simply Soft, Mocha Morning Specialty DSP and Poppy Parade

Today is the last day to order and receive the Simply Soft hostess set.  This was probably one of my favorite sets .  Poppy Parade is an In Color and also retiring. I grew to really like this color and throw in a little Mocha Morning Specialty DSP and well you are hitting a lot of my favorites.  

Here's something a little strange, I actually dreamt about making this card.  I am not one of those people who dream about stamping or scrapbooking.  I do not have a pad of paper by my bed to record the beautiful creations in my dreams. In fact the only other thing I remember from my dreams last night was I had a dream about my dishwasher not washing the dishes well.  Please don't analyze that one!  I hope that I will have more stamping dreams and less  dreams about dirty dishes.

I pretty much told you alll I used to make this card except for the black taffeta ribbon, Dazzling Details and the watercolor paper.  It is amazing how quickly you can put a card together when the idea has been all laid out for you in your dreams.

Today is your last chance to purchase from the Retiring Stamp set list and the Retiring Accessories list.  You can shop online at my store or contact me and I can help you.  Don't wait too long and miss out!

Something Retiring, Something Already Retired and Something New

During my recent craft room cleanup I looked through my retired stamp sets. I found some that I no longer  have to hold on to and I found some that I wanted to use right away.  Today I am using one of those stamps so forgive me but it fit today's card  I am also using more images from the Papaya Collage set and one of my favorite retiring In Colors.  Yes, I am covering the whole range in this card.

Do you remember what set the words are from?  I will give you  the answer at the end of the post.  Just a little Stampin' Up! trivia for you!

Stamps: Papaya Collage and ? (thought I was going to slip and tell you!)
Ink: Basic Black, VersaMark, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Roser Red
Paper: Soft Suede, Brushed Gold, Blushing Bride, Watercolor paper
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Extras: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Gold Embossing powder, Dazzling Details 

Here's a closeup of the rose from Papaya Collage. 

There is only about a week left to order from  the Retiring stamp set list and  the Retiring Accesories  list.  Be sure to get your order placed!  

Ready for the answer to the trivia question?

Happy Harmony 2007 (I believe it was a Sale-A-Bration set)  Did you get it right?  Have a wonderful day and make something cute and be sure to tell me about it!

Snow Burst TIEF Flowers

I have a quick little thing to share with you today. The  project I planned to show you just is not as cute as I thought it would be or would like it to be so I am just going to show you a part of it while I work on the rest of it.  

Aren't these little flowers cute?  Want to know how I made them?  

I punched the flower out of a  piece of Whisper White card stock that was embossed using the Snow Burst TIEF.  The flower punch is from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack.  The Snow Burst TIEF is on the Retiring Accesories list so if you want to make these little embossed flowers be sure to order the embossing folder soon.  Remember the Retiring Accesories are available only while supplies last.  

Check back tomorrow and I will share with you this month's project I designed for Craft Project Central.  I will also be doing a little giveaway for a free month of tutorials from Craft Project Central so come on by!

 

 

Berry Blossom DSP and Daisies #2, More of My Favorite (Retiring) Things

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!  Hope you have set aside some time in your day to get your hands inky.  I am planning to get some crafting time in later today if all goes according to plan.  First off I have to uncover my craft table!  I have been pulling out stuff and not putting anything back and my stamping surface has been getting smaller and smaller.  It is crazy but it happens all the time.  Does this happen to you?

Today's card uses more of my favorite things that are retiring.  You know  how much I love the Daisies #2 Big Shot die and here it is with another of my favorite retiring DSP, Berry Blossoms.

Here is what the card looks like partially open

I wanted to show you this so you can see that the card base is a little shorter in the front.  It measures 5 1/2" x 7 1/2".   Just something a little different.  Don't you just love the  Berry Blossoms DSP?  It's so cheery and bright and you gotta love the micro polka dot pattern.  
Here's what I used:

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness (I know I use this a LOT!  I promise to but lots of new sentiments-see how I sacrifice for you! )
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Berry Blossoms DSP
Big Shot: Daisies #2, Top Note, Beautiful Wings
Punches: Bird Builder punch
Extras:  5/8" Neutral Brads , Rhinestones

Have a wonderful day and be sure to check out the Retiring Stamps and Retiring Accesories lists! When you place a $50 online order with me this month or placed one with me last month I will send you the new catalog, wait for it...FREE!  If you need help placing the order just email  or call me and I will help you, so don't worry!  

 

 

 

Pushing Daisies #2

Do you remember the TV show called Pushing Daisies?  I don't remember much about it other than the title but that's  what popped into my head while I was working on this post.  I am indeed "pushing" Daisies # 2 Big Shot die.  I cannot believe it is on the Retiring Accesories list!  Aaack!  I usually do not get too worked up about the retirement list but I really like these daisies!  I also really like the Domestic Goddess DSP and it is 25% off right now and still available, so hurry and order it!.    I love that plaid pattern and right now I have just a couple of scrap pieces left which makes me want more!  

It has been tough getting back into the routines of my everyday life.  I think it is the price of having too good of a vacation!  I woke up early this morning and thought about my poor neglected blog and all the emails I need to catch up on.   Today with a cup of coffee in hand I am going to work on digging out of my backlog and  getting back to stamping too!  Thank you for bearing with me and could you please send me a beignet and a cafe au lait?

Supplies
Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness 
Ink: Calypso Coral
Paper: Whisper White CS, Calypso Coral CS, Lucky Limeade CS, Domestic Goddess DSP 
Big Shot: Daisies # 2, Square Lattice TIEF, Lots of Tags Sizzlits Dies set
Punches: Blossoms Petals Builder, 1/2" Circle
Extras: Brights Brads

Here are the links to check to the retiring stamp sets and the retiring accesories  lists.   Have a wonderful day and Stamp On!
 

Daisies and a Pocketful of Posies DSP

I have another foldover card to share with you.  I love these cards because they are a little different and we all like a change now and then.

I love the Daisies # 2 die and notice that the centers of the flowers are cut out of the same DSP as the butterfly.  Just a fun little detail.

The card stays closed by securing the flap under the butterfly.

Here's what I used:
Stamps: Thank You Kindly
Ink: Poppy Parade
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White, Pocketful of Posies DSP
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF, Daisies # 2, Beautiful Wings embosslit
Punches: 1/2" circle punch, Bird Builder punch

Here are some other foldover cards from previous posts, here , here, and probably my favorite here.  The "thanks" is from the Thank You Kindly set and one I use a lot.  I will definitely miss this one when it retires at the end of May!