Imagine the Possibilities

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

With the new Color Refresh right around the corner I wanted to share with you this great card I received in a swap that uses our retiring colors More Mustard and Bravo Burgundy card stock.

I love the way that Teresa used our Delicate Doilies Stamp Set (item 125590/122592) to create the pattern on the butterflies. Isn’t that a great use of the Delicate Doilies stamp set?

If you want to see all the information on the Color Refresh click HERE

Want to have fun guessing what stamps are going to be on the retirement list? Why not check out my Retirement Party Contest click HERE for all the information

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Word Play (item 120308/120651) and Delicate Doilies (item 125590/122592)

Inks: Basic Black

Paper: More Mustard (retiring item 100946) , Bravo Burgundy (retiring item 105123) and Crumb Cake Card Stock

Accessories: Elegant Butterfly Punch (item 127526), Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder (item 116824, Apothecary Accents Framelits (item 127003) and Basic Rhinestone Jewels (item 119246)

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The Open Sea

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a great male card? The Open Sea stamp set is wonderful for making masculine cards and here is a great card that my friend Bonnie gave me recently during one of our demonstrator gatherings. I really like the way she used our Stampin’ Distressing Tool (item 127562) from the Spring Catalog to distress the edges of the card stock.

Did you notice that this card was created using our Not Quite Navy Ink and Cardstock that are being retired? Although I’m excited about the upcoming Color Refresh, I’m going to really miss Not Quite Navy. It’s always been one of my go to colors for masculine cards. I’m sure I’ll find myself reaching for our In Color Midnight Muse more and more when Not Quite Navy is no longer available soon.

Is getting together and sharing your love of stamping something that you would like to do? Have you ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator? Whether you’d like the discount to support your habit or earn a little extra cash – I’d love to speak with you about joining my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers. With our starter kit including $30 in additional product now through May 30th it is a great time to join! That’s $155 in product for just $99! Want to find out more about my Team? Click HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: The Open Sea (item 123030/123032)

Inks: Not Quite Navy (retiring item 126971) and Crumb Cake

Paper: Not Quite Navy (retiring item 101722) and Whisper White

Accessories: Stampin’ Distressing Tool (item 127562) and Linen Thread

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Saying Goodbye to Pretty in Pink

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Pretty in Pink has been one of my favorites since I started stamping. How about you is it one of yours? I was rather sad to see it on the retirement list (click HERE to see more about the Color Refresh), but am excited about the new colors too!

So today I thought I would share a card that I made using the Pretty In Pink Designer Series Paper from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (item 117152). With four of our Subtles Collection colors saying goodbye it’s a great way to get them all and in 4 different patterns!

I love the stamp set I used to create the focal point on this card, Papillon Potpourri (item 123757/123759). After all who doesn’t like butterflies?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Papillon Potpourri (item 123757/123759) and Sweet Essentials (item 126455/126457)

Inks: Raspberry Ripple

Paper: Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (retiring item 117152)

Accessories: 1 3/8″ Circle and 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Punches, Paper Piercer and Mat, Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Ribbon

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Blooming with Kindness

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a great card that I received in a swap that uses the Blooming with Kindness Stamp Set and one of my favorite retiring colors Baja Breeze. I’m really rather sad to see this color go, but at the same time looking forward to the Color Refresh too.

If you’d like to learn more about the Color Refresh you can check it out HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Blooming with Kindness (item 126420/126422) and Trust God (Item 126700/126702)

Inks: Early Espresso and Baja Breeze (retiring Item 126960)

Paper: Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and Baja Breeze Seam Binding (retiring item 122331)

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What’s Your Best Guess?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

It won’t be long and this year’s Retirement List will be out – There is always a lot of speculation as to which stamp sets will be on the retirement list and this year I thought it would be fun to see who can guess what’s on this year’s list.

So…… I thought why not make it a contest to see who predicts most accurately, and of course, there has to be a prize if it’s a contest – Right? And I have something special for that lucky winner.

Sound like fun? Want to see if you are the one who gets the most right? Who will be the closest? You or maybe your friend? Well there is only one way to test yourself and see how you stack up. Are you up to the challenge and want to play?

Well here are the details-

Make a list of the top 10 stamp sets that you think are retiring. Then add 1 more in case I need a tie breaker.
Send me an email – subject line Retirement Party Contest (to [email protected])
Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you’re the winner so I can get your prize to you.) along with your list
Email me you list by 9 p.m. Friday, April 19^th

Then sit back and wait for the Retirement List…..It’s coming soon and if you’re on my mailing list I’ll send one right to your inbox when it is announce later this month! If you’re not on my mailing list why not sign up now? You’ll find my sign up box for my Newsletter at the top right hand corner right here on my blog – And you’ll receive a free gift when you do – a free tutorial just for you!

Want to join in more Retirement Party fun? Watch face book and here too for more Retirement Party Information and Giveaways!

But for now – Save the date, Sunday, May 19th, for my 2013 Retirement Party! More details will becoming soon. There will be lots of goodies and even a project or two. We’ll have saying goodbye to our old favorites and but we’ll be getting ready to welcome the new too.

Spring into the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog with a Color Make Over

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! just announced a refreshing color change to our core colors – and I think you’re going to love the fresh new look coming up in the 2013-2014 Catalog!

Beginning today, all retiring/discontinued color products (ie, ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.

What does this mean to you? This means that some products may not be available through the retired list period. So you’ll want to make sure you order your items now.

update 4/8 the following individual reinkers are already gone Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and River Rock

Great news! FREE SHIPPING on everything for three days! OMG, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on your order Saturday, April 6th through Monday, April 8th! So it’s a great time to get all those retiring colors you want along with anything else that has been on your wish list too!

And to make it even better when you use Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ to place your order online with me (during the FREE Shipping Promotion) your name will be entered into a drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog too! So what are you waiting for!

Have any questions let me know.

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Stampin’ Up! Retires: Elizabeth

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Elizabeth is one of our A la Carte stamps that is retiring. Here are some great cards that I received in swaps.

You can see more about this card here

Remember, when you place an order with me during the month of May you’ll be one of the first to get your NEW 2012-2013 Catalogs. Click HERE for more details.

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Saying Goodbye to an Old Favorite – Inspired by Nature

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Lately it seems I’m always in need of a sympathy card and here is a lovely card I made using the Inspired by Nature stamp set. I love the way this card turned out and so I’ve used it repeatedly this year to send family and friends when we lost someone. You can click HERE to see more.

And finally here is a card from Linda Barns that I received in a swap that uses another of my favorite sets – Flight of the Butterfly. As you can see the images from the Inspired by Nature is really easy to use with a lot of different sets – so I’ll be sad to see this go.

Remember, when you place an order with me during the month of May you’ll not only get those special items you want but you’ll also be one of the first to get your NEW 2012-2013 Catalogs from me. Click HERE for more details.

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