I have looked at the Stampin' Up! Retiring List a lot and I keep seeing new items that I missed before.  I was surprised to see that the Gift Card Enclosure pack (136662) is on that list!  Tell me it isn't true!  I have made numerous note card holders with it and probably one of my favorite projects, a get well gift. These projects were posted here last year.  I am sharing them again as a tribute to the versatile Gift Card Enclosure!

Remember this note card holder?  I think the only thing retiring on this project is the gift card enclosure.  Wait, the sentiment on the note card is from the Sumthin' Sumthin' (134525) set

On this post there is even a quick tutorial on how to score the gift card enclosure to make the holder.

This gift card enclosure turned get well gift is fun and easy to make!

The Back to Black DSP (133700) and the sweet Finishing Touches edgelit (127010 at $4.98!)are also on the Retiring list.  

        *Click HERE for the Retiring List

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Today is the day!  The Retirement list is out and it is a big one.  There are some AMAZING deals on the list but PLEASE remember that they are only while supplies last.  Stampin' Up! will continue to make the stamp sets until May 26, 2015 BUT the accessories are while supplies last.  Please keep that in mind and grab them quick!  Shop early for some great deals!  

        *CLICK HERE for the 2015 Stampin' Up! Retirement List

Be sure to watch this video for some great projects using items from the retirement list!

To add to the excitement here is the deals for this week!

As always I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  You can place your order through my website or contact me.  Gotta go and check out the list!

I know ANOTHER easel card!  This will be the last one for a bit (not promising but I will try and restrain myself).  

Product List

Love Is Kindness Wood Stamp [137131] $8.95	Wetlands Clear Stamp Set [126697] $16.95	Fabulous Four Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134174] $14.95	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] $23.95	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $5.95
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [131178] $5.95	Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker [120975] $3.50	Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131295] $6.95	Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111351] $6.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Ovals Collection Framelits Die [129381] $26.95	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $15.95	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine [135637] $3.50	Dazzling Details [124117] $2.50

I am still have a lot of cards to mail out but progress is being made!  Hopefully in the next few days I will be caught up, which will make me feel much better.  

Remember you can order your paper crafting supplies through my online store anytime, even in your PJs!  Just click on the badge on the right side of the blog and it will take you to my store.  Thank you!

Welcome to another round of the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop!  This month our theme is Congratulations!  This year we have quite a few graduations to celebrate so I thought it would be a good idea to get started on the cards.   One thing I like to do is coordinate the colors I use  to the school colors.  I think it makes it more personal and fun.

I was so happy that the school colors for the first graduate is purple and gold! I couldn't wait to break out the gold foil paper and gold glimmer paper.

This card fold is called a tri-shutter card and they are a LOT easier to make  than they look.   Here's a diagram help you.

The dotted lines are scoring and the solid are cut lines.

Product List

Fabulous Four Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134174] $14.95	Celebrate Today Photopolymer Stamp Set [137138] $25.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Basic Black 12" X 12" Card Stock [124267] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $6.95	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $4.95	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	Confetti Stars Punch [135861] $21.95
Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $26.95	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $39.95

I was very pleasantly surprised to see that a gift card fits perfectly on one of the panels.  I secured the gift card with stars and glue dots.  I am so happy that I have a gift and card that will work for both male and female graduates.

Thank you for stopping by!  Next person on the hop is France Martin. I know she has something really cute to share with you!

or if you can head to BJ's blog and see what fun project she has for you!

How did it get to be almost the middle of April?  This month is racing by and I am once again running behind.  One of the many things on my list is to catch up on my correspondence especially birthday cards.  Here's one that is ready to go.

Lots of fussy cutting.  You can see I got a little tired of cutting so I lopped off the stems.  Pruning at its best.

Product List

Love Is Kindness Wood Stamp [137131] $8.95	Six-Sided Sampler Clear Stamp Set [130956] $18.95	From The Herd Photopolymer Stamp Set [137162] $15.95	Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $14.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95
Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131295] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131296] $6.95	2013-2015 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack [130136] $21.95	2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $16.95
Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $15.95	Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399] $2.95	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine [135637] $3.50

I am off to tackle my list.  Wish me luck!  

Welcome to the Stamp Out Autism Blog Hop.  This blog hop is part of a very special Stampin' Up! demonstrator's vision.  Lee Conrey's vision was a nationwide fundraising event for Autism.   There are many stamping events taking place across the country to raise funds as well as this blog hop.  I hope you enjoy the hop and will be inspired to donate!

As you travel along the blog hop you will notice each participant is sharing a fact about Autism.  Here is my fact to share.  Some cases of autism may be associated with a family history of manic depression.

I chose to color my flowers blue since blue is the Autism Awareness color.

Thank you for stopping by and please enjoy the rest of the blog hop!

Next stop on the hop is Robin Merriman

If you would like to go back to RoseMarie Coleman's blog

Happy Monday!  Today is the start of Free Shipping on  your Stampin' Up! order!  Whether you order  a little or a lot you will qualify for free shipping.   This is the perfect time to order re-inkers and card stock, especially for those 2013-2015 In Colors: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Strawberry Slush.  These items always seem to sell out so take advantage of the free shipping offer and order them now.  

If you use my Hostess Code U9R37TKS I will send you a little something as a thank you.  Remember that  Free Shipping last only for 5 days so don't miss out!

Here's a sample I made for an upcoming event, Stamping Bingo!  Everyone will get this stamp, Love is Kindness as part of their fee.  I am working on lots of samples on ways to use this stamp.

Product List

Love Is Kindness Wood Stamp [137131] $8.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Strawberry Slush Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill [131167] $2.95	Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker [131266] $3.50
Baked Brown Sugar Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill [131163] $2.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131295] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Squares Collection Framelits Die [130921] $26.95
Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die [118138] $11.95	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine [135637] $3.50	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $4.95	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [109133] $4.95	Aqua Painters [103954] $16.95

Happy April!  Today  I am playing along with a new challenge, I should say a new challenge to me.  The challenge is called Nacho Average Challenge.  Here's what I made for sketch #135.

I love this sentiment from the Hello Life stamp set and I am embracing it for April.  This means more time in the craft room and more playing with stamps,ink, and paper.  The background was an experiment and it was fun to just be messy.  I took a piece of watercolor paper and wet it down with an Aqua Painter.  Using the Aqua painter I applied different drops of re-inkers and let them spread.  

Product List

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [137136] $24.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $6.95	Watercolor Paper [122959] $4.95
Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [109133] $4.95	Aqua Painters [103954] $16.95	In Color Accessory Pack [138637] $9.95	Neutrals Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack [130132] $21.95	Stacked With Love Designer Washi Tape [137789] $4.95

Unfortunately I cannot remember all the colors I used.  I really need to take notes while I stamp.  The re-inkers I do remember using: Crushed Curry and Elegant Eggplant.  

Here are the Weekly Deals for March 31-April 6.  Lots of great tools to use with your Big Shot!

 

Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $39.95 $29.96	Chalk Talk Framelits Die [129983] $24.95 $18.71	File Tabs Edgelits Die [133729] $10.95 $8.21	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133727] $8.95 $6.71
Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die [130159] $24.95 $18.71	Squares Collection Framelits Die [130921] $26.95 $20.21	Word Bubbles Framelits Die [132968] $24.95 $18.71

 Seriously the Magnetic Platform at $10 off!?! If you need any supplies please email me or you can shop online at my store.  Here's to a amazing April and doing more of what makes you happy!