Lots of Retiring Products

This card uses several retiring products that I am going to miss:  Three Little Words, Sincere Salutations, the Ticket Corner punch and Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. 

In fact, all the 1/4" grosgrain ribbon is being retired.  Can you believe it?  Me neither!!  I use it a lot!  So, I am offering a ribbon share.  That way we can build up lots of colors without having to buy a full roll of each -- though I'm sure I could go though a whole roll of each, that could get expensive.

The way it works is this:  you pay for one roll of ribbon (15 yards for $4.95 plus shipping and tax).  But instead of 15 yards of one color, you get 5 yards of 3 different colors.  Great way to build your ribbon selection on a budget!

Here are some color combinations to get you started:

Christmas Pack:  Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White
Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise
Night of Navy, Very Vanilla and Rose Red
The Basics:  Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Basic Black

I am open to suggestions if there is a color you really want that is not on this list (or if you want to mix them up into different groups of 3).  Plus, since these ribbons are retiring, participating in this ribbon share (or any of the other specials on my promotions page) will get you entered in a prize drawing.

Contact me today to participate in the ribbon share or take advantage of any other promotions.  Thank you!

Flower Burst Embosslits

I've got three cards to share with you today, all of which contain the retiring embosslit Flower Burst.  The other embosslit, Simple Flower, was on the clearance list until just recently.  In fact, I was surprised to see that it was gone.  Make sure to get the Flower Burst embosslit before it, too, is gone.

The background on this card was made with the retiring stamp set Fifth Avenue Florals.  I am really going to miss this set!  If you don't have it, you ought to.  See other cards I've made with this set here.  There are only a few, which is surprising since I use this set A LOT.  The big rose is perfect for the re-inker watercolor technique.  I can't believe I don't have a picture of that.  Talk about beautiful!

The Flower Burst embosslit is the More Mustard flower.  Also used on this card are the Word Window and Modern label punches and the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Besides the embosslits (the Bermuda Bay flowers are the Flower Burst ones), I also used the retiring set Three Little Words.  The set comes with several three words phrases that you can use to complete the thought.  I'll leave you guessing as to which three words I chose.  The colors are retired, but I could get you some of this card stock if you want.

Three Flower Burst flowers on this card!  Stamp set is Hope Happens, which retired previously (so it is not available).  DSP is also retired.

Remember, the Flower Burst embosslit is only available while supplies last, but no later than May 31.  Fifth Avenue Florals and Three Little Words are available until May 31.  To order these items or any other Stampin' Up goodies, visit my Online Store.  Thank you!

Medallion Rosette Card

I just love making these rosettes (sometimes called lollies)!!  You can make this card at my upcoming class on 3/24 or 3/28.  See details here.

Stamps:  Medallion background (115223), Three Little Words (113252)

Cardstock:  Always Artichoke (105119), Calypso Coral (122925), Marina Mist (119682), Whisper White (100730)

Designer Series Paper:  Paisley Petals (122367)

Classic Ink:  Calypso Coral (122939), Marina Mist (119668)

Accessories:  Twitterpated Designer Buttons (125579), Hemp Twine (100982), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Simply Scored (122334)

I also used SNAIL adhesive (104332) to assemble the card, except as noted.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) to attach the rosette and a Mini Glue Dot (103683) to attach the button.

You can order all of these supplies through my online store.  I appreciate your business!

When ordering, please remember to double check that the item name matches what you are ordering.  I'm only human and even though I've double checked the numbers, it's very easy to transpose a number or accidently look at the wrong line :)



Three Little Words meets Loads of Love

The Three Little Words today are:  Loads of Love.  On the inside are 3 other little words (I Love You).

The colors are Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black and Real Red.

I got the idea to use glimmer brads in the wheels from this post
by Shelly Godby:

http://www.stampinsmiles.com/2010/10/stampin-up-loads-of-love-christmas-card-with-a-touch-of-glimmer-brads.html

I used Tempting Turquoise because it matched the colors in the card, but I'm thinking the silvery glimmer brads from the neutrals set would look good, too -- almost like real hubcaps.

Game Spinner Hands with Three Little Words

Here's another fun card using the Game Spinner Hands.  How can it not be fun when it's interactive like this?  The stamp set is Three Little Words and it's available free during Sale-a-Bration with a minimum purchase.



Valentine Cards using Heart to Heart punch

Here are two cards that use the Heart to Heart punch. The top one uses the Love You Much stamp set and the bottom one uses Three Little Words (which you can get free during Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying order.) On the top card, I actually punched a border with the Heart to Heart punch. On the second card I'm thinking about adding a trio of hearts on the bottom right of the inside (like the ones on the front of the card). What do you think? Leave a comment with your thoughts.

Of course, you can add any sentiment you want on the inside. So, it can be a Valentine's Day card, or it can be a birthday card or anything else appropriate that you want (and you have the stamp for). Teeny Tiny Wishes is a great set for that reason. You get 24 different phrases to choose from.

If you are coming to the Change of Seasons class, let me know if you'd be interested in doing these cards as an add-on.

Thanks for viewing, Sue Root