I really do not like to start the week off with a some what "not so positive note"…BUT – this problem with typepad not being so cooperative over the past several days….has been a bit frustrating especially since I am not the computer gu-ru etc…
I have emails from several other SUD and the best advice is….be patient! So that is what I am doing!
So today not only am I sharing with you the RETIRED LIST of products….but I am also sharing with you the SUPER NEW April Paper Pumpkin Video from Stamp Up!
Mine arrived on Saturday and I have not had the chance to "play" – but hopefully today is the day…it is OOBER cute and I am soooo darn tootin' happy with this program! SU is sooooo determined to make a "turn around" with this program…and I am lovin' it!
Please click here back to my post the other day to see the blog candy for taking advantage of FREESHIPPING this week! I am super excited and I plan to take full advantage of this great week!
I hope that you print off the retired list and grab your catalog…see the items you have been "on the fencewith"and decide…As I have shared with you before – if your heart tells you that you LOVE itthan go forit...it not…I am honest and say wait….as we know there will be great things coming down the pike!
I am SUPER excited that TODAY I CAN ORDER the Project Life by Stampin' Up! – demonstrators can order today! I did an inventory check of paper, adhesives and basic staples…so not only will I receive a great discount…I will not have to pay shipping…just like YOU!
Yesterday was a GREAT day! I missed my 2 peeps that could not be here but it was wonderful to see Hannah and Aidan and of course my wonderful Dad! We had a great day….just like I wanted…everything and nothing all at the same time!
Once I see that tupepad is back up and running…I'll be back…..let all have a great week!
This is a special day – Easter and my dear John's Birthday!
This rarely happens (actually the 1st since we have been married) and it is a HUGE joy to have Easter after Tax Season as rarely has John been out of Tax Season when it is Easter Sunday!
I truly hope that everyone has a wonderful day and makes memories with family and friends! We are blessed with good weather and are hoping to do everything and nothing all at the same time! A peaceful afternoon at the house enjoying each other, playing with the animals and having a fabulous dinner!
Today's post is a "quickie" but I do have a bunch of pictures…before we get going – I need to share with you some things that have happened in our lives when it is a birthday…
When John turned 50…we bought him 2 miniature donkeys
When I turned 50…I bought myself a pig (as no one else would get me one!)
Today, when John turns 59, he is getting what he wants…CHICKENS!!!!
Let me clarify this…John has been on a "kick" to get some "chickens" here at our house (we live in the country) as he wants to have free-ranged eggs! We have had the opportunity to have free-range eggs for the past several months and they are amazing!
There is never a dull moment here at our house and today I am giving John his own chickens from me! I know he will laugh when he sees this – but trust me, I am sure within the next 2 weeks – we will be having chickens!
He has been doing lots of research on different breeds and I am "letting him roll with this one" as he is excited!
Today's card is a hybrid from MDS…I know …you all are scared to death of MDS…but you can try it FREEfor 30 days so what do you have to loose….NOTHING! I loved this sentiment…as John "cracks" me up with wanting chickens!!!
The MDS Download is called A good Egg…a wonderful assortment of a fun variety of Easter fun! MDS does give you the ability to manipulate the size you need…change the color…and PRESTO – print away from your computer just like I did! This download is just $3.95 and you will have it forever!
I matted this on a smidge bigger piece of white paper and then POPPED it up with dimensionals and adhered it to a "note card" size card! I would ADORE if Stampin' Up! came out with this size in very vanilla – that would be fabulous! (fingers crossed – maybe the new catalog)
I think that we forget about the great boxes we have! These are called the Tag A Bag Gift Boxes and you get 8 for just $6.95. These come in sooooo handy and I think that we forget about them! I used the 5/8" Organza Ribbon to tie my "chocolate chickens" I am giving to John….(he will laugh)
I decorated the box with the Watercolor Wonder DSP ( I am going to miss this paper) The sizes are 6 1/2" X 1 7/8" and the sides are 2" X 1 7/8"…Isn't is great to do something so quick to add such a great touch! These are handy to keep on hand…"just in case"
Have a great day and please pop back tomorrow to see the "retired list"…no worries – if this is your 1st time going through this…..you will be sad and confused as to when SU is discontinuing something but have faith – new goodies are coming soon and SU will not disappoint us!
Remember to check my post from Friday, your opportunity to win Blog Candy and save $$$ with no shipping from Monday the 21st – thru Friday the 25th!
HUGEStampin' hugs to each and everyone of you….please do not overlook the opportunity to try out MDS as it really is a great resource and also our fun and practical boxes….
It’s Easter Weekend…yippee!!! Did this card do the trick?
When you popped on this morning did I make you SMILE!!!
I sure hope so…as I am smiling for many reasons! My youngest “peep” came home for the weekend…the other 2 could not make it but it is great to have at least one home!
I am smiling because of the FREE SHIPPING all next week – yippee!!! Click here to see yesterday’s post about it and it will also explain how you can win some Blog Candy from me
(look at the picture below – I would love for you to win it!)
Let’s get to this card…I think it is super-duper cute! I usually do not use these colors but I was very pleased with the end result as it made me smile!
One thing I learned and I wanted to share it with you…This is from the Water Color Wonder Designer Series Paper…and I adore how Stampin’ Up! lists the colors of paper that coordinates with the paper pack – for this they suggested to use Tangerine Tango and I did not like that with this soft print. I think the Crisp Cantaloupe is a much better choice…what do you think?
True there are “bolder” prints in this paper pack that the Tangerine Tango would work…what I am getting at it – try different things – you might find out that it works for you!
The Base is Crisp Cantaloupe scored at 5 ½” and then the white is 3 7/8" X 5 1/8" and the printed paper is 3 3/4" X 5" . POP this piece with Stampin Dimensionals.
The Flower is from the Secret Garden Stamp Set and then I used the matching framelits to cut it out!
The sentiment was stamped on a piece of white at 2 ½” X 1” and then matted just 1/8” larger! The sentiment is from one of my favorites…Happy Day Stamp Set (I will not be smiling if this stamp set goes bye-bye)
This card is really so easy – that you do not need me….I mono glued down the 2 flowers and then POPPED just the one! (grouping in odd numbers always is easy on your eyes)
Added details…I added 5 pearls to each flower and then I sis a quick stitch around the sentiment! Voila…done!
The envelope came to life with the Envelope Liner Framelit and of course the Big Shot! Two tools that we could not be without!
This is a great card to make up and keep on hand….”just in case” – you could easily make it a Birthday Card…a thinking of you….an anniversary card….it’s the message that YOU write in the inside that will make it your personal touch of art!
Enjoy your day…make memories!!! I know it’s a Holiday tomorrow….but if you can – POP on by…it is mu husband’s Birthday and of course….EASTER!!! I think that you are going to like what I am making John!
Today of all days….more typepad problems with the blog! But forget about that….we’ve got some super exciting news…I shared with you yesterday that Stampin' Up! has something to tell us today….well here you go….
From Monday April 21st – Friday April 25th….
I am excited as I am desperately out of sooooo much basic paper and supplies! Monday also is the date that Stampin' Up! will share with us the list of products that will be retiring….I know it's sad but think of the bright side…NEW goodies will be right around the corner!!!
Think about it this way…
products might be "retired"…
but they will never be "expired"!!!
I often get asked…what do you do with your old product? Well…there are some stamp sets that I would never be able to part with because I adore them…I might not show them in my blog to you…but if they are a "keeper" in my eyes…than they are a keeper in my studio!
So how about some blog candy!
For every person that places and order with me of $25.00 or more during this FREE SHIPPING time…you will have the chance to win 10 cards and super cute envelopes from me!!!
for example…your order is $32.00 = 1 chance
your order is $76.00 = 3 chances!!!
I will announce the winner next Saturday, April 26th! I know it's a holiday weekend and I hope everyone has a safe and fun Easter but take some time….grab a piece of paper and right down the "basics" that you never can be without and then on Monday when you see the "bye-bye" list you can add to your order and the whole thing ships for FREE!!!
This is my stock up time on things I use over and over….adhesives…paper…demensionals…envelopes….ya-da-ya-da!!!
Please pop back tomorrow as the front of my card says something that I hope you are going to do when you see it!!!
Fingers crossed the cyber-gods will be working and everyone gets their inspiration from me!
Until tomorrow!!!!
p.s. – I know that there are a couple of you that ordered from me today…no worries – you probably did not know about the free shipping (sorry!) – I will honor your order for chances to win the blog candy!
Are you ready for the “shortest” post that I have probably ever done! Well…today it the day….BUT – I will say that you will be getting another post from me later today because Stampin’ Up! has something up their sleeve!
What is it???…I honestly do not know…
Later today Stampin’ Up! is going to reveal something fun that will only be for 5 days…that’s all I know but when I find out…you’ll be the 1st to know and guess what…
Blog Candy Time…WOOT-WOOT!!!
You love Blog Candy and love to give you the opportunity to win it! Heck – it’s Easter…and that means candy but your candy will be 10 handmade cards and envelops from me!!!
Let’s go to the card…it’s going to be quick…but I think it is fun, clean, sophisticated and creates a WOW factor with a minimal amount of product!
The base is Strawberry Slush scored at 5 ½” making a vertical card!
The Crumb Cake is 3 ¾” X 5” and then the White is a “peek” larger….3 7/8” X 5 1/8”
I must admit…I have not used the Pleasant Poppies Stamp a bunch and I thought – think out of that box and “just do it”!!! I inked it up using the White Craft Ink!
TIP ALERT: – You have heard me before blogging that I am not crazy about this ink…but for this I likes it as it gives good coverage….BUT…I stamped it before I went to bed and then finished my card when was having coffee! (It does take some time to dry…you could use the heat tool…but a good nights sleep does the trick for me!)
The sentiment was all about using up scraps! We love our scraps! The sentiment is from the Sweet Essentials Stamp Set !
The only other thing is the envelope…the DSP is the Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper and it was the perfect choice for this simple card! True…I used the Envelope Liner Framelit…but remember – I have lined envelopes from the start…well before this super tool!
That’s it…and I am making a wish….that each of you have a fabulous holiday weekend and that you can still find time to “squeak in” viewing my blogs….and hopefully win the blog candy of cards!
I hope you know how much I appreciate you and I am so grateful for the great comments you leave me! From my “Project Life” post…there were many that warmed my heart !
The main thing to remember is….it IS important to leave a legacy behind…I ALWAYS did great clean and simple pages when scrapbooking but it WAS time consuming…I am excited to see how this whole system will work into my life! I am super excited!
You’ll hear from me later…hang on to your hats as I am equally excited…what do you think it will be????
Enjoy your coffee…enjoy this great card….and thanks for being YOU!
Until later…
p.s. - I hope I make you laugh…well did you notice a difference in the pictures? well…after work I stopped a Jeanie's house and she did not answer the door….I had another meeting and was afraid that it would be dark when I returned home…..so I used her steps to take my pictures!!
I wish you would meet Jeanie – she would make you laugh…one that LOVES life!
