Serene Silhouettes Post It Note Holders

You may remember the Post It Note Holder I shared as part of the NC SU Demos Blog Hop a few months ago. My stampers liked it so much they asked to make one in class. By the time we did, most of the items were retired, so I re-designed it using DSP from the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack and a stamp from Serene Silhouettes. Everyone got to choose the piece of DSP they wanted for their base. Here are some of the variations made by my customers:

 It's hard to see, but there's Dazzling Details on the flowers. Random Post It notes are stamped for a little surprise as the pack gets used. That's coordinating DSP on plain clothespins.

 As you can see, Corothy put her flowers at an angle and decided not to add a clothespin.

We crafted a little easel back from the cardboard from a DSP pack. The coasters and Post It notes are not Stampin' Up!, but you could buy the retiring coaster board and cut your own any size you'd like.

All SU! products used on these projects (except the corner rounder punch) are retiring, so be sure to get them before they are gone.

Going Global Lucky Stars

I love the Going Global suite of products. It's great for masculine cards, but doesn't have to be limited to projects for men. The Lucky Stars embossing folder made the cut for another year, but the Going Global stamp set and Going Places Designer Series Paper (DSP) are both retiring. Be sure to get yours before they're gone

I used Wink of Stella on a few random stars and on the constellation to add some sparkly shine. You can see it a little better in this close-up. The medallion was punched with a scallop circle punch, then rotated half a scallop and punched again.

Isn't the saying great? I thank my luck stars for you. That's how I feel about my customers who make it possible for me to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Thank you!

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin (spoiler alert)

Stampin' Up! has given a sneak peek of the May Paper Pumpkin. It looks great and I'm excited to get it! You can sign up here. Better yet, buy it from my website using the current hostess code (ZSQU7Q63) and then follow the link to enter your Paper Pumpkin code. That way you get the thank you from me for using the hostess code when you order. I believe I read the kit makes 8 cards. Remember, you must be signed up at the Paper Pumpkin site by May 10 to get this kit.

The kit makes the cards on the left. The projects on the right are alternate ideas. The item in the bottom right corner looks like the stamp set.

*Thursday, June 9, 7:00pm: Stamp and Sip (think Wine and Design for stamping). Buy the May Paper Pumpkin kit and we'll assemble them at Stamp and Sip. Like Wine and Design, bring your own beverage and snacks. Socializing begins at 6:30pm for those who can make it earlier; stamping begins at 7:00pm.

Questions about Paper Pumpkin or how to sign up? Just ask. I'm happy to help. 

Thanks to Stampin' Up! and my upline Frances Wagner for the pictures.

NC SU Demos April Blog Hop

Welcome to the April NC SU Demos Blog Hop. This month's theme is multi-focused - retiring items, feminine, or Mother's Day. I went with retiring items, though the first card is also feminine and could be Mother's Day card.

Once you see the great projects in this blog hop, you'll probably want to get some supplies to make your own. If you are already my customer or don't already have a demonstrator, please go here to order online. Use hostess code NNPZVJQN and get a free thank you gift from me.

 Both cards use the retiring set Big News. I think the top one would make a great Mother's Day card. You could use the Best Mother Ever stamp from the retiring set And Many More inside. However it could be used for lots of occasions - birthday, graduation, thank you, congratulations... The Designer Series Paper (DSP) Bohemian is retiring as are the Deco Labels framelits. The flowers and leaves are from the Botanicals thinlits.

The DSP on this baby card is from the Go Wild DSP stack. The baby is from the retiring Friends and Flowers stamp set and punched with the Festive Flower punch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out the blog hop. Next up is Pam Staples. I am certain you will enjoy the projects she has to share. To view her Blog, you may click her name or the picture below.

NC SU Demo Blog Hop - April 2016

Jo Anne Hewins

Michelle Irinyi

Melissa Kerman

Tracie Langley

Sharon Maranich

Laurie Meier

Sue Root

Karel Standish

Pam Staples

Lisa Tedder

Frances Wagner

Going, Going, Gone...This Year's Retiring List

Here is this year's retiring list. As usual I am surprised by some of the items that are on it...and some that aren't.

Several ways to check it out:

Retiring Stamps (via Online Store)

Everything Else (via Online Store)

PDF Version

Hostess Code for ordering online is NNPZVJQN. Use it to get a thank you gift from me. Remember to allow contact so I know who the gift goes to. Thank you!

After you check out this list, head over to my facebook page and leave a comment about the item(s) your most sad to see go and get entered in a drawing for a free stamp set.

Weekly Deals - April 12

Flash Sale - Free Shipping and Tax on Go Wild DSP Stack. Contact me directly to find out how to get savings (before ordering, if ordering online). Ends Thursday night.
Entry in this month's prize drawing for each pack you buy.

Final set of Weekly Deals. While supplies last. I'm placing a group order Sunday evening. Let me know by 8:00pm if you'd like to be part of it. Or, order online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code NNPZVJQN. Entry in this month's prize drawing with each order that uses the hostess code or is part of  the group order. Also get entries for every class you attend, for liking my facebook page, and for each flash sale item you buy.
 

Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals are leaving on April 18! Don’t miss the last week of deals!

	Acorn Builder Punch Item # 139681 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Perfect Pines Framelits Dies Item # 139665 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Very Vanilla Thick Baker’s Twine Item # 138411 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$4.50 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$3.38 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine Item # 134575 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Item # 137547 Regular Price: $40.00 US/$49.00 CAN Discounted Price: $30.00 US/$36.75 CAN
	Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies Item # 139667 Regular Price: $29.00 US/$39.00 CAN Discounted Price: $21.75 US/$29.25 CAN
	Silver Stampin' Glitter Item # 133756 Regular Price: $4.00 US/$5.00 CAN Discounted Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Sweetheart Punch Item # 133786 Regular Price: $16.00 US/$20.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.00 US/$15.00 CAN
	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks Item # 133777 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Baker's Box Thinlits Dies Item # 138279 Regular Price: $33.00 US/$41.00 CAN Discounted Price: $24.75 US/$30.75 CAN
	2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 138333 Regular Price: $15.00 US/$19.00 CAN Discounted Price: $11.25 US/$14.25 CAN
	Stars Framelits Dies Item # 133723 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Snow Friends Framelits Dies Item # 139664 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Silver Sequin Trim Item # 138399 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Metallic Foil Doilies Item # 138392 Regular Price: $4.00 US/$5.00 CAN Discounted Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN
	Rose Garden Thinlits Dies Item # 140619 Regular Price: $31.00 US/$38.00 CAN Discounted Price: $23.25 US/$28.50 CAN

Rose Wonder Bundle

Flash Sale! First four people who contact me: I'll pay shipping and tax when you order Watercolor Wishes Card Kit.  Contact me for details.

These cards all feature the Rose Wonder Bundle. These framelits are on the Weekly Deals through today. The rose in the top card is cut from glitter paper. The background is stamped with a stamp from Timelsss Textures.

 This rose was stamped and then watercolored using my aqua pen. The frame is part of the Rose Garden thinlits.

 You can make a really nice card with just a couple colors, the Rose Wonder stamp set, and a piece of cardstock.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

Weekly Deals - April 5

Amazing set of weekly deals - and so many items! While supplies last, so I'm placing a group order Thursday evening. Let me know by 8:00pm if you'd like to be part of it. Or, order online (click the Shop Now tab) using hostess code FCZ9U27T. Entry in this month's prize drawing with each order that uses the hostess code or is part of  the group order. Also get entries for every class you attend and for liking my facebook page.

Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals are leaving on April 18! Don’t miss the last two weeks of deals!

	Rose Garden Thinlits Dies Item # 140619 Regular Price: $31.00 US/$38.00 CAN Discounted Price: $23.25 US/$28.50 CAN
	Gold Glitz Dazzling Details Item # 133755 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Confetti Hearts Border Punch Item # 137415 Regular Price: $22.00 US/$27.00 CAN Discounted Price: $16.50 US/$20.25 CAN
	Sunburst Thinlits Die Item # 140617 Regular Price: $29.00 US/$36.00 CAN Discounted Price: $21.75 US/$27.00 CAN
	Brights Sequin Assortment Item # 138389 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Classy Designer Buttons Item # 138393 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Gold 1/8" Ribbon Item # 134583 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Decorative Label Punch Item # 120907 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine Item # 134586 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies Item # 135854 Regular Price: $33.00 US/$41.00 CAN Discounted Price: $24.75 US/$30.75 CAN
	Gift Bag Punch Board Item # 135862 Regular Price: $20.00 US/$25.00 CAN Discounted Price: $15.00 US/$18.75 CAN
	Glassine Sheets Item # 138348 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Calypso Coral Thick Baker's Twine Item # 138412 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$4.50 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$3.38 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine Item # 138413 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$4.50 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$3.38 CAN
	Snow Flurry Punch Item # 139680 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN

Creating Pretty Cards – Sketch Challenge #57 Part 2

As promised, here's part 2 of the Creating Pretty Cards – Sketch Challenge #57. If you missed part 1, you can see it and the link to the challenge here.

This card was made with Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP), along with the Honeycomb embossing folder and Six Sided Sampler stamp set.

I took a little more liberty with the sketch on this one. I flipped the design, but stayed with a vertical card. I only had room for two spools. The DSP is Bohemian. Such happy colors and patterns in that pack! The spools are made with the Envelope Punch Board and the stamp is from Love You Sew. This cute set is a hostess set, which means you can't just buy it - it has to be earned. Contact me to schedule your party or find out other ways to get this set.

 Back to Pretty Petals DSP, along with Botanical Builder Framelits.

As you can see, a sketch can really get your creative juices flowing. I made six cards with this sketch as inspiration and none of them look the same.