Retiring!!!

 We're saying goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalog, but before we do, we're giving everyone an opportunity to order their favorites with discounts up to 50 percent off retail. Retiring products will only be available until June 2, or while supplies last, so now's a great time to get them before they're gone! We're also including the My Digital Studio list, with all products discounted 30 percent off retail. PDF of the retiring list
*Note: Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we'll keep producing retiring stamps until May 26 (not accessories-accessories are only while supplies last). 

Monthly Stamping Group

Stamp Your Art Out met today and as usual it was such fun getting together with friends. Kathy brought her Misti to show us. Now Ellene and I have gotta have one! It is a stamp tool and it's hard to explain so I'll just share the link with you. http://mysweetpetunia.com/64-2/ There is a video to show how it works.  Thanks Kathy!!  Stampin' Up!'s new catalog is coming, I want the Misti, I want the kit to build another one of Laura Denison's buildings. I would love to go to an all day crop with friends in Spartanburg. Alas my crafting budget is not big enough! lol I'm blessed to have a nice craft room and toys to play with:)

Project Details
Stamps	Beautiful Bunch
Card Stock & Papers	Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding
Ink	Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry
Accessories	Pistachio Pudding Chevron Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Fun Flower Punch, Berry Basket die

Project Details
Stamps	Pleasant Poppies, Dictionary, Papillon Potpourri
Card Stock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Smoky Slate
Accessories	Naturals Buttons, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Tape
Tools	Labels Framelits, Butterfly Punch

Project Details
Stamps	Work of Art
Card Stock & Papers	Very Vanilla: card base 5 ½ x 8½ score at 4 ¼ Fancy Foil Designer Vellum: 5 ½ x 1
Ink	Real Red, Gold Metallic, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories	Gold Metallic Bakers Twine
Tools	Glue Dots

• Using Real Red ink, stamp the brushed square image in solid red, then stamp off the remaining ink a 2nd time (slightly overlap image), repeat again for the third and lightest image. 
• Using Gold Metallic Ink, stamped the crescent brushed image twice as shown in the sample. Do not stamp off as in step 2.

Diamond Fold Card

I saw this gorgeous card on an Australian Demo's website, Angela Lorenz, and I just had to make it! Problem? Her directions were in metric and I really stink at math, but I was determined!! First, I used an online metric converter to change all measurements to inches. But the fractions came out to things like 3 5/32 and 1 49/64. uhhh I can't work with those kinds of fractions on my paper cutter! So I changed the size of all the pieces to eights, quarters and halves which work better for me. Here are her directions in metric. Thanks Angela!!

First, I made it in the colors below for one of my Sister-in-laws, but I just had to do one in reds and grays too, because they are the favorite colors of one of my BFFs. I made the envelopes with my Envelope Punch Board in coordinating papers:)

Stamps: Love is Kindness, Flowering Flourishes

Card base: cardstock measuring 5 ½ x 11 (cherry cobbler)

Score in half at 5 ½. On the side you will use as the front, score from centre score line to outer edge to create triangle fold

Inside base:

Cardstock 5 ¼ x 5 ¼ (whisper white)              

Designer Series Paper 5 x 5 (smoky slate stamped with Flowering Flourishes in basic gray)

These are layered and then adhered on the square part of the base.

Triangle pieces: Cardstock 5 ¹/₈  x 5 ¹/₈   (whisper white)              

Designer Series Paper 4 ⁷/₈ x 4 ⁷/₈  (smoky slate stamped with Flowering Flourishes in smoky slate)

Then cut them corner to corner to get perfect triangles. You only need one of each, layer the 2 pieces together and adhere them to the Triangle part of the base that will be the front of your card

Rectangle panel on front:

Card stock piece 5 ¼ x 3 (cherry cobbler)

Stamped layer 5 x 2 ¾  (whisper white stamped with Flowering Flourishes in smoky slate)

Adhere these together. They will stick out on an angle on the front of your card.

Ovals on top of rectangle panel on front:

Cut two ovals number 4 and number 5 from the Ovals Framelits (smallest oval in the set being number 1)

#5 is cherry cobbler

 #4 is the stamped image ‘Love is Kindness’

For the inside panel where Happy Birthday sentiment is:

Cardstock: 4 ¾ x 1 ¾  (whisper white)              

Cardstock: 4 ½ x 1 ½  (cherry cobbler)

Stamped layer Cardstock: 4 ¼ x 1 ¼ (whisper white stamped in cherry cobbler with Happy Birthday)

Layer these together then adhere with dimensionals to the bottom square base.

For the inside panel where Sending Wishes sentiment is:

Cardstock: 1 ½ x 2 ½ (whisper white)

1 ¼ x 2 ¼ (cherry cobbler)

1 x 2 (whisper white stamped in cherry cobbler)

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Card Ministry

This card design is from Brenda Quintana, and she has a video:) http://qbeesquest.blogspot.com/2015/03/modern-label-punch-cross-card.html

Crosses of Hope Stamp set

Modern Label Punch

Blackberry Bliss ink pad

1.          Cut a piece of white cardstock 3 x 4 ½ turn over to wrong side facing up.

2.          Line up in the corner of a piece of grid paper.

3.          Draw a line at 1 ½ inch, which is the center.

4.          Make a mark ½ inch from the top

5.          Make another mark ¾ inch from the bottom

6.          Draw a tiny arrow to remind which end is the top.

7.          Use the Modern Label punch. From the top, slide it into the punch. Slide the punch all the way in and enter it. The width of the cardstock is about the width of the punch. Punch, now you have the horizontal piece of the cross.

8.          Then line up the punch the other way looking for the little mark at the top. Make sure the mark is in the center on the right of the punch and that the pencil line is directly in the center.

9.          Then line up the punch with the mark you made at the bottom of the card stock. Make sure again that it is centered. Punch once more.      

10.      Stamp sentiment on the other side, the right side.                                                                                                                                                                               

11.      Cut DSP cut a 2 ¾ x 4 ¼ 

12.      Cut card base 5 ½ x 8 ½ and score at 4 ¼

13.      Cut cs mat 3 ½ x 5

14.      Adhere mat to the card base

15.      Glue/tape DSP to mat

Place 6 Dimensionals on back of cross to adhere and lift up from the DSP layer

Project Details
Stamps	Butterfly Basics
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Gold
Ink	Island Indigo, Early Espresso, Old Olive
Accessories	White Bakers Twine
Tools	Butterflies Thinlits

Project Details
Stamps	The Creation of Adam, Genesis
Card Stock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant
Ink	Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
I have a very old stamp of  The Creation of Adam  by Stamp of Excellence. It’s that fresco painting by Michelangelo, which forms part of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, which illustrates the creation narrative from the Book of Genesis in which God breathes life into Adam. It must be 20 years old and I love it dearly! We first stamped that, then masked it and stamped a background script of the book of Genesis by Stamp Out Cute on it over top. On the inside we used a stamp of the Lord’s prayer. Stamp Out Cute has gone out of business, and Stamp of Excellence no longer has the Creation of Adam stamp. I'm SO GLAD I kept them!!

Flutterby

Flutterby. Yep, I think we need to change their name. Butterfly? They are not all butter colored, or made of butter... they simply flutter. Flutterby makes much more sense!

Wanna know some really Good news???? The Butterfly thinlits have arrived in the Los Angeles port and are scheduled for delivery to the warehouse at Stampin' Up! this week:)

Project Details
Stamps	Dictionary, Butterfly Basics
Card Stock & Papers	Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold
Ink	Soft Sky, Sahara Sand
Accessories	Gold Bakers Twine, Whisper White Organza Ribbon (run over soft sky ink pad), Venetian Crochet Trim
Tools	Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Butterflies Thinlits, Ticket Punch, Sponge Daubers

Project Details
Stamps	Butterfly Basics
Card Stock & Papers	Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink	Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories	Copic Markers, Venetian Crochet Trim, Basic Jewels - Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools	Butterflies Thinlits, Sponge Daubers

Project Details
Stamps	Butterfly Basics
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Soft Sky, Pink Pirouette
Ink	Pistachio Pudding, Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, Basic Black
Accessories	Basic Jewels - Pearls, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Copic Markers
Tools	Butterflies Thinlits

Orange Explosion and the Little Black Dress

I don't usually make a lot of orange cards. Hmmm wonder why?  I ordered some more yellow red Copic markers last week so I think that's why I've been on an orange kick. I really like the cheerfulness of orange! The Little Black Dress is a retired framelit that I still use and love:)

Project Details
Stamps	Flowering Flourish, Bloom With Hope
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie
Ink	VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories	Copic Markers, White Embossing Powder, Whisper White Ribbon
Tools	Tag Topper Punch

Project Details
Stamps	Love Is Kindness, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Typeset Designer Series Papers
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Cajun Craze
Accessories	Copic Markers, Linen Thread
Tools	Spiral Border, Modern Label and Word Window Punches

Project Details
Stamps	Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink	Basic Black
Accessories
Tools	Darling Doily Thinlit, Dress up thinlit (retired), Modern Label and Word Window punches

Project Details
Stamps	Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride
Ink	Basic Black
Accessories	Lace, Rhinestone
Tools	Modern Label and Word Window punches, Dress up thinlit (retired), Honeycomb embossing folder

Easter Treats

I baked up a storm yesterday. I made Carolina Chews, which are kind of like a blonde brownie. I made a batch for my husband to share with the guys at work and a couple batches for the ladies in my Bible study and our Ministers and staff. I used the Berry Basket die decorated with the butterfly thinlits and the spiral flower die. The Fry Box die has a bunny climbing inside to grab the treats. The scripture candy is made with two Hershey nuggets.

Copic Creations

I find coloring soooo relaxing, and using a medium that you need to learn how to blend satisfies that artistic bent I have. I wish I could draw and paint well, but that's not my gift. Thank goodness for art rubber stamps!  I also love the small scale of greeting cards, which allows me to finish something rather than start and stop over several days or weeks. I'd dearly love to take a painting class, but sadly, in my neck of the woods the prices are out of my pocketbook range. Retired teachers' pension in the south is beyond pitiful. I'm not interested in those party type classes where everyone copies the same picture. They are affordable, but I want to learn how to paint on my own, you know? If we ever move to Denver to be near our son, I will be able to take art classes galore. I've checked with the recreation departments and art centers in several of the suburbs:) I sure would miss my friends and my Church though. This is where I've lived most of my life and it's home.

Project Details
Stamps	Sweetbriar Rose, Another Great Year (sentiments), Hardwood
Card Stock & Papers	Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Crumb Cake,
Ink	Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories	Venetian Crochet Trim, Copic Markers
Tools

Project Details
Stamps	Sweetbriar Rose, Peaceful Petals
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
Ink	Daffodil Delight, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories	Pearl Basic Jewels, Copic Markers
Tools	Pretty Print embossing folder (retired), Banners Framelits

Project Details
Stamps	Peaceful Petals, Butterfly Basics (sentiments)
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Hello Honey
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories	Copic Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools	Pretty Print embossing folder (retired)

Project Details
Stamps	Pleasant Poppies, Butterfly Basics, poppy digital stamp
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Tangelo Twist, Typeset Designer Series Paper
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Tangerine Tango, Tangelo Twist
Accessories	Copic Markers, Linen Thread
Tools

Project Details
Stamps	Peaceful Petals, Hardwood
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Blushing Bride
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Blushing Bride, Somky Slate
Accessories	Copic Markers
Tools	Woodgrain embossing folder, Banners Framelits, Butterflies embosslits