Saying Goodbye to Some of My Favorites - Part 3

I have one more set of cards to show you with retiring items.  If you missed my previous posts, you can find them here:  Part 1 and Part 2.  Please note that I am only listing the products on these projects that are retiring.

So let's get on with it ...

1.  Geometrical with Triangle Punch:  Clear Mount Stamp Set originally $21.95 NOW $16.46.  Wood Mount Stamp Set originally $29.95 NOW $22.46.  Large Triangle Punch originally $15.95 NOW $7.98.  

• Buy it now - Geometrical Clear Mount Set
• Buy it now - Geometrical Wood Mount Set
• Buy it now - Large Triangle Label Punch

2.  Starburst Sayings and Starburst Framelits:  Clear Mount Stamp Set originally $18.95 NOW $16.11.  Wood Mount Stamp Set originally $25.95 NOW $19.46.  Starburst Framelits $26.95.  Starburst Sayings Clear Mount Bundle $38.95.  Starburst Sayings Wood Mount Bundle $44.95.  

• Buy it now - Starburst Sayings Clear Mount Set
• Buy it now - Starburst Sayings Wood Mount Set
• Buy it now - Starburst Framelits
• Buy it now - Starburst Sayings Clear Mount Bundle
• Buy it now - Starburst Sayings Wood Mount Bundle

3.  Apothecary Art, Labels Collection Framelits, Mixed Bunch and Blossom Punch:  Apothecary Art Clear Mount Stamp Set $27.95.  Apothecary Art Wood Mount Stamp Set originally $34.95 NOW $29.71.  Labels Collection Framelits originally $26.95 NOW $13.48.  Apothecary Art and Labels Collection Framelits Clear Mount Bundle $46.50.  Apothecary Art and Labels Collection Framelits Wood Mount Bundle $52.50.  Mixed Bunch Clear Mount Stamp Set $21.95.  Mixed Bunch Wood Mount Stamp Set $27.95.  Blossom Punch originally $16.95 NOW $8.48.  

• Buy it now - Apothecary Art Clear Mount Set
• Buy it now - Apothecary Art Wood Mount Set
• Buy it now - Labels Collection Framelits
• Buy it now - Apothecary Art & Framelits Clear Mount Bundle
• Buy it now - Apothecary Art & Framelits Wood Mount Bundle
• Buy it now - Mixed Bunch Clear Mount Set
• Buy it now - Mixed Bunch Wood Mount Set
• Buy it now - Blossom Punch

Here's another Apothecary Art card with the Labels Collection Framelits:

And here's a couple more Mixed Bunch projects:

Be sure to the things you want before they're gone!  Retiring stamp sets will be produced and available through May 26. Retiring tools and accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and are selling out quickly.

►Retired List (alphabetical) - PDF

►Retired List (sortable) - Excel file

►Browse Retired Stamps - Online Store

►Browse Retired Accessories - Online Store

How Do You Know It's Sold Out? When you click on the Retired List PDF links above, look for the "x" in the far right column to see if it's sold out. Lists will be updated daily by 4pm MT. Or, if an item isn't showing up for you in the Online Store, then it's likely already sold out. If you're uncertain, contact me.

My Digital Studio Retired Products—The entire line of My Digital Studio digital design software and downloads are being retired. All of these products are 30% off!

►MDS Retired List - PDF

►MDS Retired List - Excel

Thanks for stopping by,

Michelle

Cards for Bethany's Workshop

I'm posting a little workshop "sneak peek" today.  I have a workshop Friday and want to share the cards we will be making.  Bethany, the hostess, asked to do a Mother's Day card and something "springy."  So, here's what I came up with.

This card is actually a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of a card that fellow demonstrator Angie Leach made.  You can check out her Too Cool Stamping blog HERE.  I made a couple of minor changes, but really loved it and knew I had to make it myself.  Thanks for the inspiration Angie!    

This card also incorporates several items that will be retiring and will not be available after the end of May.  See my previous post with the retiring stamp set list.  Be prepared...it's a LONG list!  The list of retiring accessories will be available April 25th.  Be sure to come back to what's on the list! 

I started with a Concord Crush card stock base and layered a piece of Pear Pizzazz on top.  These are two of the colors that will be retiring on May 31st.  I'm really going to miss these two!  Next is a layer of Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper.  This paper is also retiring.  You can earn this paper for FREE by hosting your own workshop and it's available only while supplies last through May.

Here's a close up of the focal point of the card.  The scallop circle in the background is made from Concord Crush using the Scallop Circle #2 die with the Big Shot.  The Whisper White on top also uses the Big Shot with the 3" Circle die.  The sentiment is from the Delightful Dozens stamp set and is stamped in Melon Mambo Classic Ink.  I just love how all of these colors coordinate!

The flowers are made using the Flower Fest stamp set.  This, too, is retiring.  I LOVE this set and am going to have a really hard time seeing it go!  The flowers are stamped using Versamark ink onto Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, and Bashful Blue card stock.  The leaves were also stamped in Versamark on Pear Pizzazz.  They were all embossed with white embossing powder and cut out.

Don't you just love the pearls?  These made a great little accent for the flowers and below the sentiment.  The flowers are all popped up using a few Stampin' Dimensionals.  Then the card is finished off with some Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly ribbon.  Again, another item that is retiring!  I'm starting to sound like a broken record with retiring items...LOL!



Here's the second card we will be making...

This card features items available in the Mini Occasions Catalog.  This catalog runs through the end of April.  So again, these items might be gone for good at the end of this month!  The card base is Baja Breeze card stock layered with a piece of Blushing Bride.  Next is one of the patterns from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and a small piece of Whisper White.  I have to admit that I usually don't care for pastel colors.  However, I really like this paper and the color combinations.  I also love that there is an entire Twitterpated suite of products that all coordinate!  Stampin' Up! really does make my job easy when it comes to putting things together.

The flower is made using the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch.  I stamped the image in Island Indigo and punched it out.  I punched a second flower out of Island Indigo card stock to put behind it so it stood out a little better.  The leaves are punched out of the Blossom Petals Builder punch and ran through the Crimper for some added texture.  This is such a quick easy way to give your leaves a more realistic look and some dimension, too.

The ribbon is Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon.  The sentiment is from the Loving Thoughts stamp set and is stamped in Island Indigo Classic Ink.

 The card is finished off with three little Twitterpated Designer Buttons.  I used Mini Glue Dots to adhere them to the paper.  Aren't they adorable?  What a great finishing touch!  Again, I love all of the coordinating product!  We'll have to wait until May to see if any of the products from the Mini Occasions Catalog make it to the new annual catalog coming out in June.


Don't forget that I will have the retired accessories list posted on April 25th.  I hope you enjoyed these cards!

Thanks for stopping by,
Michelle

Mixed Bunch 3x3 Note Cards and Box

Yesterday I showed you the door prize from my last workshop and today I would like to share with the hostess gift.  I made some very simple 3x3 cards with coordinating envelopes and packaged them in a matching box.  I never dreamed that I would like this stamp set so much, but I just can't stop using it!

The photo above shows the entire set...isn't it great?  These little 3x3 cards are so versatile.  They can be used to send a quick note or even as a gift tag.  There are 4 cards with coordinating envelopes.  The new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate makes creating these envelopes and the box a breeze!


I started with Pool Party card stock to 6" x 3" folded in half for my card base.  The next layer is one of the patterns from the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack.  This paper is only available as a Sale-a-bration item.  The good news is that you can get this paper for FREE with a qualifying order.  The bad news is that it is only available until March 31st.  I LOVE this paper and do not want to see it going away!  The DSP is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" and embossed with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The embossing folder, too, is a Sale-a-bration item that you can earn for FREE!

I used the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch for the focal piece on the card.  The bottom flower is punched from another pattern from the Everyday Enchantment DSP.  Layered on top of that is flower stamped in Pool Party on Very Vanilla card stock and punched out.  The center of the flower comes from the same stamp set, stamped in Lucky Limeade ink on Very Vanilla card stock, and punched out with the 1" circle punch.  The center is then completed with a Pool Party Designer Printed Brad.  I used a few Stampin' Dimensionals to give the flower some, well...dimension, of course!

Next, I created the matching envelopes using the new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.  This amazing new tool allows you make coordinating envelopes quickly and easily.  When you purchase the Diagonal Plate you receive instructions for 4 different sized envelopes.  However, you can make an envelope to fit any size card you make! 

There are lots of resources available with measurements and instructions.   You may have seen Donna Griffith's demonstration for how to create an envelope for the standard 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card.  If you haven't, be sure to check it out!  Also, fellow demonstrator Jackie Topa has put together a FABULOUS envelope resource on her Addicted To Stamping blog.  It's a reference guide for creating envelopes for 28 different sizes of cards!  She includes envelopes for gift cards, invitations, thank you notes, and much more!  Awesome!  Here is the handy Diagonal Score Plate Envelopes PDF!  Plus, you can see a quick video on how to put several different ones together on her Make-Your-Own Envelopes post.

So with the 4 coordinating envelopes complete, now it's on to the box.  Again, this box is made using the Diagonal Plate.  This time the card stock is Lucky Limeade.  The flower is the same as on the card. 

I'm loving this new tool...the possibilities are endless!  And again, fortunately for me, another fellow demonstrator provided all the instructions and measurements!  I love Stampin' Up! demonstrators, they make my job so easy!  The instructions for the box came from Angie Leach at Too Cool Stamping.  She shared this box  along with the tutorials at our last demonstrator meeting.

You can find the tutorials here:

• Large Card Box (standard size cards) by Jackie Topa—11x11", scored at 3-1/2" and 5-1/2" on two opposite sides, and 4-1/2" and 6-1/2" on other two opposite sides.
• Small Card Box (3x3" cards, without envelopes) by luvinstampinup—6x6" square, scored at 2-1/4 and 3-1/4" all sides.*

*Please note that Angie adjusted the Small Card Box to new measurements to fit 3x3" notes WITH envelopes (because why would you not want to make custom envelopes, too!).   Hers was 6-1/2" square, scored at 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" on all sides.  These are the measurements that I also used for my box.

Time is running out to get this beautiful Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper! Visit my Online Store or contact me today to place your order.

Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle

March Club Cards

I have two new beautiful cards to share with you today.  We will be making both of these at my Stamp Clubs this month.  By the way, I'm getting ready to start new sessions in April for both my Friday and Sunday clubs.  If you are interested in joining please contact me for more information.

The first card I'd like to share with you uses a technique called Versa Shadow that I found on a blog by Erin Gonzales.  She used this technique on an 8x8 scrapbook page.

Created by Erin Gonzales

Here is a photo of her page.  Isn't is gorgeous?  My favorite colors, too!  Here's a link to her post.  She even shows a video of the technique.  I love her style and can't wait to CASE more of her beautiful projects!







So, here is the card that I was inspired to make after seeing Erin's scrapbook page.  I just LOVE it and it's so easy to do!  The card base is Basic Gray card stock that has been stamped on with Whisper White Craft ink using the Mixed Bunch stamp set.  Keep in mind that when you are using craft ink that it takes a little longer to dry and will smear if not completely dry.  I used my heat tool to speed things up a little.  Lord knows that I'm not the most patient person...LOL!  The patterned paper is a piece from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

To get the "shadow" effect you simply draw around your stamped image with a VersaMarker.  How cool is that?  It looks fantastic on this Basic Gray card stock.

The Baker's Twine in Wisteria Wonder is just tied in a knot through the holes in the buttons.  The buttons are Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzelberry, and Old Olive and adhered using Mini Glue Dots.

You can also see the 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon very well in this photo.  It's in Pear Pizzazz and adds just the right touch!

The card is finished off with another flower image stamped in Concord Crush from the Mixed Bunch stamp set and punched out using the coordinating Blossom Punch.  The center is from the same set and is stamped in Pear Pizzazz.  The "hello" is from the Tiny Tags set, stamped in Rich Razzelberry, punched out with the Jewelry Tag punch, and adhered to the center of the flower with a Rich Razzelberry brad.  The entire flower was popped up with a double-stacking of Stampin' Dimensionals.

So what do you think?  I'd love to here your comments.  Just on Comment down below.

List of supplies:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch and Tiny Tags 
Ink and Markers:  Whisper White Craft Ink; Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, and Rich Razzelberry Classic Ink; VersaMark Pad; and a VersaMarker 
Paper:  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and Basic Gray and Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories:  Elegant Eggplant, Rich Razzelberry, and Old Olive Buttons; Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon; Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine; and a Rich Razzelberry Brad  
Tools:  Blossom Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, and SNAIL Adhesive
 


On to card #2....

What a difference between the two, huh?  I love how elegant this one seems.  It's so much prettier in person, too... the photos don't do it justice.  Of course, that may have something to do with the photographer :).

As I mentioned, this card uses a technique called Double Embossing.  It is texture embossed AND heat embossed.  It's actually much easier than it looks, too.

The card base is Naturals Ivory with a piece of Basic Black on top.  Next is a piece of Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Here's where the fun begins!






To do the textured embossing I used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  Prior to running this through your Big Shot, though, you have to ink up the embossing folder with VersaMark.  Use a brayer and ink up the de-bossed side of the embossing folder...the side that is "indented" not raised.  Place your DSP face down onto the inked side of the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot like normal.  When you remove your paper from the embossing folder keep in mind that it is covered in VersaMark and try to keep your fingers out of it.  Next, cover the DSP with black embossing powder and heat using the heat tool.

That's all there is to this Double Embossing technique.  That was pretty simple, right?  I love how the DSP only shows up on the embossed/raised areas of the card.  I don't know if you can tell in the photo above, but it really gives the card some extra dimension.

 In the photo on the right, you can see the focal image.  It's a piece of Naturals Ivory card stock stamped in Basic Black with the Kindness Matters stamp set.  This set is part of the Sale-a-bration promotion currently going on.  That means that you can get this set for FREE with a $50 order!  Click on the Sale-a-bration link at the top left side of this page to get more information.  Click HERE to go directly to my online store and start shopping now.

Back to the card.  The stamped piece is then layered onto a piece of Brushed Gold card stock and then onto a piece of Basic Black card stock.  I used a few Stampin' Dimensionals to pop up the center piece.  The card is finished off with a piece of Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.


List of supplies:
Stamps:  Kindness Matters
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink, and  VersaMark Pad
Paper:  Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper and Basic Black, Naturals Ivory and Brushed Gold Card Stock
Accessories:  Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Black Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool Brayer, Stampin' Dimensionals, and SNAIL Adhesive
 Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Mixed Bunch Labels

My favorite colors!

I have to admit when I saw another flower set in the Occasions Mini Catalog I was not excited.  Well, I've certainly changed my mind about this set.  The Mixed Bunch set has turned out to be one of my favorites!  Not to mention the coordinating Blossom Punch.

The flower is actually three layers with Perfect Plum on the bottom, Pear Pizzazz in the center, and then I stamped one of the images on Vellum Card Stock with VersaMark ink and embossed with white embossing powder.  I love the effect of the flower image embossed on the vellum.  The photo really doesn't do this justice.  I finished off the flower with a Perfect Plum button and some Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine.

 


Behind the flower is another one of my new favorite products.  I just can't seem to get enough of these new Framelits!  Here I used the Labels Collection Framelits.  The center image is from Apothecary Art and uses the smallest framelit.  It's stamped in Basic Gray and the flowers are colored with Perfect Plum and Pear Pizzas using a blender pen.  The card base is Basic Gray with a layer of Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.  The card is finished off with some Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon.



Did you notice the watermark?  What do you think?  I've been wanting to create a watermark for my projects and this is what I've come up with so far.  I think it might be a little too big.  This one is obviously done in white, but I think I probably need one in gray, too.  I'm learning that there are many different ways to create a watermark.  Now I just have to decide what I like best.

I'd love to show you and your friends how to make this cute and versatile card...and what better time than during Sale-a-bration!  I still have a couple of dates available in March before this promotion over.  Call or email me today to get scheduled and take advantage of FREE products!

List of products used:

• Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch and Apothecary Art 
• Ink:  Versamark, Basic Gray Classic Ink, Perfect Plum and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers
• Paper:  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Basic Gray, Perfect Plum and Whisper White card stock, and White Vellum card stock specialty paper 
• Accessories:  Perfect Plum button, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, and Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon 
• Tools:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Blossom Punch, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Mini Glue Dots, and SNAIL adhesive

Michelle