Last Chance List (aka: Retired List)

The list we've all been waiting for!!!!! Check out these items! If you order on my website, which can be found HERE, I will send you a FREE catalog when it comes out towards the end of June as my way of saying THANKS!

Here is the list of "Last Chance" items (formerly known as retiring items).

Click HERE to view the Last Chance List of Stamp Sets alphabetical.

Click HERE to view the Last Chance List of Stamp Sets numerical by page number.

Click HERE to view the Last Chance List of Decor Elements these items are 25% off while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! is also offering discounts up to 50% on select accessories. Last Chance lists are good until June 30th. HOWEVER.......

Please note that all accessories are

only available while supplies last.

Item # Product Description

112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN

112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO

105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR

113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS

109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM

111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"

106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE

114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT

114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS

111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN

114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY

114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS

114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES

114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP

102875 HEMP TWINE RED

101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK

113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS

114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO

111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"

111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED

111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"

111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"

111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"

111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"

113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT

114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET

111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"

111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"

111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS

113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS

111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA

111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II

111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA

111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY

110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES

107272 PUNCH KEY TAG

113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE

111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"

112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN

113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES

101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES

112092 BUTTON BOUQUET

112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II

111336 NOTES SCALLOP II

111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT

111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO

111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE

111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED

111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS

112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS

112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN

112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE

112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT

112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO

111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE

111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED

111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE

113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE

109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN

113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS

112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE

113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART

114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER

113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS

112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE

112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS

111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO

114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY

108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12

111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II

112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET

112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER

112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II

111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT

112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE

113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE

112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED

111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11

111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11

112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY

100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE

114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS

102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT

111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12

111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS

111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11

105668 TATTOO KIT I (Out of stock)

111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11

109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS

111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X

11112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL

113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE

111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12

105669 TATTOO KIT II (Out of stock)

111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE

113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES

111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11

107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE

104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT

111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11

113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET

113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS

112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES

113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN

112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER

WHEELS

111253 Blooms & Bulbs

109684 Doodle

111257 Happy, Happy Birthday

109692 Love

109568 My ABCs

109682 Perfectly Pretty

109687 See You Around

109683 So Swirly

111260 Something Fishy

111262 Stems & Silhouettes

105516 Watercolor Joy

Lemonade Award

What an honor to receieve this "Lemonade Award" from Laurie. You can find Laurie's blog, Stamping Up North HERE. I have talked about Laurie's blog A LOT in my classes. Not only is she an awesome stamper, but she has the most incredible recipies! ALL of them that I have tried are SOOO YUMMY! I am constantly referring people to her blog! (Plus she's from MN, all the more reason to love this gal!) Teeeheeeheee....

Thanks Laurie!!

Anywhoooo......I get to nominate 5 people who inspire me with their creative ideas! (BTW there are LOTS out there!!!)

Becky InkingIdaho
Michelle 2(stamp)is2b
Angie chicnscratch
Dawn dawnsstampingthoughts
Jill Jill's Card Creations

Graduation Gifts

Here are some graduation gifts I made. I found the pattern on Nancy Morgan's blog, which can be found HERE. This is a fun project!! The graduation cap is actually a box, and the "check" ($ gift) looks like a diploma. The card is a small 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Jumping on the Bandwagon

I saw Julie's card HERE and knew I had to make one to add to my collection. This takes a bit of time, but is well worth it! It is made with LOTS of punches!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Under the Stars, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper: Brocade Blue, Naturals Ivory, Close to Cocoa, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, More Mustard

Ink: Always Artichoke (Palm Tree Edges), Creamy Caramel (Sand), Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Sponge, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Punches Include: Scallop Oval, 1/2" Circle, Flower Trio, BoHo Blossoms

End of the Year Teacher Gift

Here is the gift I put together from the PreK class for Brady's teacher this year. I used the Scrappin' Kit from a couple years back. I decorated a paint can, and the goodies inside include: Gold Canyon Candle (my sister sells these, her website is on my sidebar), altered jr. legal pad cut in half, Pix Pen with their class picture in it, giant paper clip, scrapbook with rub-ons on the outside (I didn't want to publish all the kid's pictures, but you will see my son's page below), set of 6 notecards with her initial on it, and a gift card and holder.

May weSTAMP Swaps

This is the make and take project we did at our weSTAMP meeting. I found the birdhouse pattern on Nicole Heady's blog, which can be found HERE. I have searched and searched on her blog for the picture, but for the life of me I can't find it on her blog!!! I know it is there somewhere because that is where I found the pattern for this. You can dowload the pattern HERE.




Here are the rest of the swaps this week from our May weSTAMP meeting. The theme for the swap was a "gatefold" card. GOOD JOB GIRLS!!



Pam's swap:

Linda B.'s swap:

Patti's swap:

Ginny's swap:

Inside of Ginny's swap:

Linda R.'s swap:

Barbara's swap:

My swap can be found in the previous post found HERE.

I was the LUCKY winner of this awesome door prize!!!! WOOOHOOO I finally won! LOL (I have been WAITING to win because I already made a doorprize!!) Rachele made this. Isn't it beautiful? LOVE it! The pen is called a Pix-Pen. She got it at Ritz Camera, which is now going out of business. You can put whatever paper, picture, etc. you would like inside the barrell of the pen. THANKS RACHELE!

We ended on kind of an EXCITING note. Look what came to visit us! My husband actually stepped on it as he was coming in the front door. You should have heard us all BUZZING after that happened!!! LOL

May Swap

Our weSTAMP group met last night and this was my swap. Our theme was a "gatefold" card. The bird idea was inspired by Tessa. You can view her card on SCS HERE. Funny, I wasn't drawn to this stamp set when it first came out, but I have grown to LOVE it because you can do SO MUCH with it! This card is a great way to use up DP paper scraps, too!

I will post the other swaps SOON!!! Please check back.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Cheep Talk

Paper: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Slumber DP

Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Versa Mark (Inside Branch)

Accessories: Twine, So Saffron Brads, Small Star Punch (Beak), White Gel Pen (Eye)

Paper is first cut at 4 1/4" x 11"

Score at 2", 3 3/4", 7 1/4, and 9"
The small strips of paper on front are each 4 1/8" x 7/8"

Cookie Dough Brownies

Oops, I almost forgot! I promised all the gals I would post this recipe from our Girl's Day/Night Out! Weren't they yummy? (I am a HUGE COOKIE DOUGH FAN, that is my favorite ice cream, blizzard, treat! In fact, my mom would make cookie dough balls and freeze the dough balls in a plastic bag. They would be in the freezer with NO intentions of being baked. They were just to eat as TREATS!!!)

I found this recipe on Laurie's blog, Stamping Up North. (I have mentioned Laurie before). Not only is she an AWESOME stamper, but she has recipies on her blog that will knock your socks off!!! (Her recipies are always done up CUTE and scrapbooky-style!!)

So, here is the recipe for Cookie Dough Brownies!! Don't worry, the cookie dough layer doesn't have any egg in it, so for those of you who cringe at the thought of eating cookie dough because of the egg, you can RELAX!! (FYI, I have been eating cookie dough since I was born and I'm still alive.....LOL)

COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIES

2 C. sugar
1/2 C. cocoa
1 C. oil
2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 C. flour
1/2 t. salt
4 eggs
1/2 C. chopped walnuts (opt.)

Mix and bake in greased 9x13 pan. 350 degrees 30 mn. Cool COMPLETELY!

Mix the following ingredients to make the "cookie dough" and spread ontop of cooled brownies
1/2 C. softened butter
1/4 C. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 T. milk
1 C. flour

Top with a glaze of:
1 C. melted (on LOW) chocolate chips
1 T. shortening

Sprinkle with 1/4 C. chopped walnuts

I put it in the refrigerator to get the glaze to firm up.

May Girl's Day/Night Out Projects

Here are the projects we made this month for my Girl's Day/Night Out.

This card was a case of Amy's card. Her blog can be found HERE. It amazes me how people get SO CREATIVE with these punches!!!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature, Very Versatile

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Accessories: Oval Scallop/Large Oval/Small Oval/Horizonta Slot Punces, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Jan Sannes did a card layout that I really thought was clever. Her layout can be found HERE. I just substituted some different colors and stamps and came up with this. The picture below shows the card opened a little bit. You can see how the 3rd circle is a "peek a boo" punched out.

This was a tribute to Father's Day (or a masculine birthday card, if you prefer.) I am in love with that faux wood look. I did another faux wood card for our weSTAMP swap last month, which can be found here. (Scroll to the bottom) If you want to see how SIMPLE it is to achieve this look, head over to Dawn's Stamping Thoughts blog and there is a video on how to do this! You can find the link HERE.


Stamp Set: Totally Tool
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White
Accessories: Twill Tape, Screw Brads (I can't remember where I ordered these from off of the internet!!), Ticket Corner Punch, Piercing Tool

The colors I used for the "faux wood" was creamy caramel cardstock as the base. I then ran the colors: chocolate chip, creamy caramel, more mustard, and whisper white ink pads across it.



These dresses are popping up everywhere on SCS! The card I cased was designed by Lisa Freeman and can be found HERE. (Warning her blog is ADDICTING! LOL)

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Very Versatile

Paper: Whisper White, Bella Rose DP, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Large Scallop Die, Eyelet Border/Trio Flower Punches, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Red Brad

NEW CATALOG SOON TO BE RELEASED!

Hi Stamping Friends!


I just wanted to let you know that the new catalog will debut July 1st! I am in the process of pre-ordering catalogs. PLEASE let me know if you would like me to reserve a copy for you. If you are local and come pick it up, the cost is $5. If you are out of town and I mail it to you, the cost is $10.

If you are a member of my Stamp Club, your catalog is already ordered and is a free PERK for being a part of Stamp Club!

Thanks so much!

Blogging Award

What an HONOR to receive this blogging award, sent to me by the infamous Nancy Morgan! I have enjoyed Nancy's blog for quite some time now. You can visit Nancy's blog (Paper Smiles) HERE. I encourage you to check out her fantastic posts and creative ideas! She is one FANTASTIC stamper! THANKS NANCY!

More Fifth Avenue Floral

Here's another version of a card we did last month. Can't get enough of this stamp set!!


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral, Very Versatile
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories: Scallop Oval/Large Oval Punches, Red Brads

May Stamp Club Projects

This is my new favorite stamp set!! You've got to get this set for FAST and EASY cards!

This card was a case of Kerri's awesome card, which can be found HERE. I love the simplicity of the card she designed.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon


This card was totally inspired/cased from my stamping buddy, Nancy Riley. Her card can be found on her blog iSTAMP, which is HERE. I have always loved this design (SCS Sketch Challenge 187). I will be sad to see this paper retiring soon....


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Define Your Life, Tart and Tangy
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Rockabilly, Whisper White
Ink: Basick Black, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Library Clip, Dimensionals, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon


Last but not least, a little baby gift card holder! Susie first came up with this idea, found HERE. I saw THIS version on Holly McMillan's blog and LOVED it! I cased it for this month's 3-D item.

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Large Scallop Big Shot Die (bonnet, cut in half) Scallop/1 3/8"/1 1/4" Circle Punches, Brads, Buttons, Blue Gingham Ribbon

The box is a 4" x 5" piece of paper, scored 1" around the edges, then folded into a box.

Hope you enjoyed the projects!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO MY FRIENDS!

If you are viewing this through Google Reader, please go to my blog first,

and then click on the video. It's silly, funny, and worth your time!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Workshop Projects Today

I did a workshop today, and these are the 3 projects we made. I like to start with a super simple project while guests are arriving (everyone arrives at different times) and this keeps them occupied, plus they discover EARLY how simple stamping can be!


I know I CASED this, once again, didn't save where I found it. PLEASE email me if it's your idea so I can give you credit!! The only thing I changed was added the score lines around the edges. SUPER SIMPLE card! This is a 3x3 card.


Recipe:
Stamp Set: A Note of Thanks
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Felt Flower


At our weSTAMP meeting last month, Barbara taught us how to make these cute little envelopes with the large tag punch. You can view the make and take we did HERE. I found a tutorial on how to make these HERE.

Recipe:
Paper: Rockability DP, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black
Accessories: 5-Petal/BoHo Blossoms/Large Tag Punches, Jewel Brad, Envelope, Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Last project, I like to showcase Fun and Fast Notes. When there is a group of gals who haven't stamped before (or very little) I like to show a versatile set. Fun and Fast notes is a great set for that!


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Fun and Fast Notes
Paper: Ruby Red, So Saffron, Sweet Slumber Specialty, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Stazon Black, Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Ruby Red
Accessories: 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (So Saffron), Scallop Edge Punch

Mother's Day Gifts

My neighbor asked me if I could do a project with 8 young girls she meets with from her church. Of course, I JUMPED at the chance! They wanted to do a Mother's Day card/craft, so this is what I came up with. We met yesterday and made these. The girls were so much fun, and I hope their mom's enjoy what they made. (Please scroll down for directions and recipies. These are variations from projects I have already done.) The Hershey nuggets fit nicely inside the purse.

Scrapbooking Promotion!

Stampin' Up has an exceptional promotion going for the month of May!!! Take advantage of these great deals for a limited time!1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured cardstock and get one FREE!

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With today's economy, many people are getting more crafty, and giving HAND MADE gifts and cards. Why not become a demonstrator and receive a discount on your products? Contact me for more information! OR just go to my website, which can be found HERE and click on JOIN NOW and enter my password welcomefriend

Silly Post Today

My mom, sisters and I had our monthly Girls Day Out this week. We put together a heritage shadow box filled with memorablia from my dad's life.

Soooo...that meant going through LOTS of old pictures and scrapbooks.

I discovered that I had the LOVE of cardmaking as a CHILD! I don't even remember making these! I couldn't help but snap a picture of them and post them, just to show you how my cards have evolved over the years. LOL

This card was made when I was 7 years old. I giggle because I am always crossing my eyes to be silly. LOOK at the picture I drew, NOW I KNOW WHY I DO THAT!!

Here is another one. It was a few years later.

Thanks for taking a trip down memory lane with me!