My Top Ten Retiring List

 Stampin' Up!'s retiring list for the annual catalog came out last week, and there are so many things on it that I will miss! I thought I would round up my top ten and share them with you here.

1) Stitched Shapes Dies

 

I really don't know how I will live without these! If you search the labels on my blog, you'll see how often I use them. Don't have them yet? Don't wait! I feel sure these will sell out.

2) Layering Squares and Layering Ovals Dies

 

These are more basics - and they layer with the Stitched Shapes Dies. If you don't have basic shapes in your collection, these are a great buy.

 

3) Ridiculously Awesome stamp set

 

This stamp set was a one catalog wonder. It has been one of my favorites from the first time I saw it! It pairs well with just about anything! 

4) Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder

 

Who else loves a good wood grain?!

5) Silver and Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon

 

These ribbons are SO pretty, AND you can color them with Stampin' Blends Markers. They are also the perfect ribbons for Christmas cards! 

6) 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/4" Circle Punches

 

If you don't already have these staples in your craft room, now is the time! 

7) Silver Foil Sheets

 

I would choose silver over gold any day. So sad about this one!

8) Be Mine Stitched Dies

 

I love the hearts in this die set! I've used that little stitched scalloped heart on many projects, and will definitely miss it. And the stitched and scalloped edge is great too!

9) Cute Fruit stamp set

 

This stamp set is so much fun - who wouldn't love to receive a card with a smiling banana on it?!

10) Gorgeous Posies Card Kit

 

This is probably the prettiest card kit I've seen offered by Stampin' Up! Maybe it's because I love purple...

 

So there you have it - my top ten. There are many more items retiring, and some are discounted very heavily! You can check them all out here.

 

Comment and let me know which items you will be saddest to see go.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Two Dragonfly Garden Classes

Sign up for one or both Dragonfly Garden classes this month! If you sign up for both, I will take $5 off of your class fees. Here are more details about each class:

1) Dragonfly Garden Stamp a Stack - This class is $46. You will make 20 cards - 4 each of 5 designs. The class kit includes a package of Basic White Envelopes & Note Cards, a 1/2 package of Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper, a package of Pastel Pearls, a package of Snail Mail Twine, and a Wink of Stella. You will also get the additional cardstock pieces you need to make your cards, and written instructions.
Inks needed: Seaside Spray, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Rococo Rose (Seaside Spray and Rococo Rose are retiring - please buy them ASAP if you need them)
Adhesives needed: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

2) Dragonfly Garden Card Class - This class is $35. You will make 8 cards - 2 each of 4 designs. The class kit includes a 1/2 package of Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper, a roll of Mossy Meadow Trim, a package of Rhinestones, and a package of Ladybug Trinkets. You will also get the cardstock pieces you need to make your cards, envelopes, and written instructions.
Inks needed: Mossy Meadow, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight
Adhesives needed: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

You can add on any of the inks for $7.50 each, except for Seaside Spray and Rococo Rose. If you need those, please go buy them now as it is very likely they will sell out. You may also add on the adhesives - Stampin' Seal is  $8.00, or you can choose Stampin' Seal + for $12.00 (I like this one better). Stampin' Dimensionals are $4.00, and Mini Glue Dots are $5.25.
The Dragonfly Garden Bundle is $36.75, and includes the stamp set you will use for both classes, as well as the Dragonfly Punch.
Shipping starts at $9. If you purchase both classes and the bundle, or add on a number of inks or adhesives, shipping will increase to $16 as the package size will increase.
The deadline to sign up for these classes is Thursday, April 8. Class kits will ship to you by Tuesday, April 20.

If you are interested in signing up, you can do that here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Hydrangea Hill Fun Fold Card

Today's card has a big WOW factor - it's a fun fold, and I used all of the products from the Hydrangea Hill Suite to create it. Take a look:

 

Would you like to know how I made this card? I send a free card tutorial to my email subscribers every Monday, and this is the one I sent them this week. If you join my email list this week, I'll send it to you too!

Make sure to join me on Facebook this week - I'll be featuring this suite of products!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

March Card Club Sneak Peek

My monthly card club is my favorite class I offer every month! This month's cards were CASEd from Erica Cerwin. I love her style, and when her Hydrangea Hill class was offered as part of a creative convention I participated in recently, I knew I had to copy it for my card club! Here's a peek:

 

Here are a few more details about the club:

 

If you're interested in signing up, you can do that here. The deadline to sign up for this month's kit is March 20.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP282: Wonderful Purple Posy Card

This week the Global Design Project challenge is a sketch challenge!

 

I love sketches - they're an easy way to get inspired, and you can make them work with any products you want to use! Here's what I came up with:

 

I used one of my favorite retiring in colors - Purple Posy. Since there is no Purple Posy ink, I decided to create a very subtle background by stamping a floral image in Versamark ink. Because Purple Posy is such a light color to begin with, it really was subtle! I added a little bit of Wink of Stella on the flowers for a bit of sparkle, and to draw more attention to the background. It's hard to capture in a photo, but it's beautiful in person!

 

I also used the Woven Threads Sequins to embellish my card. I'm sure these sequins will be retiring too, and I will be so sad to see them go. I think they've been my favorite sequins of all time! 

 

Here is a full list of supplies used on this card:

Stamps: Bloom & Grow

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Purple Posy, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Embellishments: Woven Threads Sequins, Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

Tools: Stitched Be Mine Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, White Embossing Poweder, Heat Tool, Wink of Stella

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

March Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Christmas Card Club features the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and some pretty shades of green!

 

 

When you join this club, you'll get the supplies to make 8 Christmas cards every month. No more rushing in December to get your cards ready to send - you'll make them throughout the year and have plenty made when December arrives!

 

If you'd like to subscribe, fill out the sign up form here and I will contact you with the subscription information. The deadline to sign up for this month's kit is March 15.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Butterfly Brilliance Card Class

I've been busy stamping butterflies this weekend, and I have a new class to offer you! In this class, you'll make 5 cards and a box to gift them in - OR use the box for something else and keep the cards to send yourself. 

 

In this class through the mail, you'll make 5 cards and a gift box to hold them in. The class kit includes a 1/2 package of the Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper, a 1/2 package of the Natural Touch Specialty Paper, a package of Artistry Blooms Sequins, a roll of Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, the cardstock cut and ready to assemble your cards, and a tutorial with written instructions. You will provide your own stamps, inks, and adhesives, OR you can add any of them on to your class. Here is what I used:

* Butterfly Brilliance Bundle - stamps & dies ($54.75) OR Butterfly Brilliance stamp ($17.00); Brilliant Wings Dies ($44.00)

* So Sentimental Bundle - stamps & dies ($48.50) OR So Sentimental stamps ($22.00); Stitched So Sweetly Dies ($32.00)

* Memento Black Ink ($6.00)

* Pool Party Ink ($7.50)

* Bermuda Bay Ink ($7.50)

* Misty Moonlight Ink ($7.50)

* Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Markers ($9.00)

* Stampin' Seal ($8.00)

* Stampin' Seal + ($12.00)

* Stampin' Dimensionals ($4.00)

* Mini Glue Dots ($5.25)

All of the label pieces will be die-cut for you. You will need the Brilliant Wings Dies to die-cut your butterflies. Both bundles include stamps and dies. If you'd prefer to buy only the stamp set, or only the dies, you are welcome to do that. Of course you can always substitute with stamps and ink that you already own.

The cost of this class is $32, plus shipping and anything that you add on. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 23, and the class will ship by March 31.

Sign up here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Heal Your Heart Card Class

I have some fun surprises for you today! Sale-a-bration may be over, but I earned some extra rewards, and I'm going to share them with you!

First up, an ordering special for March - spend at least $40 before tax & shipping, and I'll send you a 6" x 6" sampler package of the Designer Series Paper from Sale-a-bration. It will include 36 sheets (pictured below)! You must use the host code 3MT9TMXJ.

 

Second, I have 3 Punch Party stamp sets (the host exclusive stamp set from Sale-a-bration). One is gently used, the other two are brand new. The first three people to place an order of $150 or more this month will get one of them! I will also send you a package of the paper if it is still available, AND you'll earn your own host rewards (free money to spend!). If you choose this option, do NOT use the host code.

 

This ordering special will be good March 1-31, or while supplies last.

You can shop here.

And here is my last Sale-a-bration surprise! I have been collecting extras of the Heal Your Heart stamp set, and I'm excited to offer you a card class with it. This class is only $30 (plus shipping), and you'll get the stamp set for free! (If you already own the stamp set, you can purchase this class too! There is a place to note that in the registration form so that I know not to put one in your kit. Supplies are limited, so don't wait to sign up!
See all of the details and register here.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel