I bet you perked up with the title of this post! Well John and I are not retried but it will be great when we are able to do so but it is true….being retired is great – you can still have fun….you get to more things than you were able to do when you worked…we need to think of this darn retired list of Stampin' Up! goodies in a way of being o.k. because there are 2 facts that simply cannot be changed.

1. It is what it is and there is not a darn thing we can do about it
2. Change is ok…just because it is being retired doesn't mean that you aren't going to use it over and over again!

Please read on and I will shed some light into some of my all time favorites!

Since the retired list came out, I have had many emails with questions of why???, I m frustrated???, why would they do that???, oh no, what am I going to do!!!???

I must say, you make me laugh and smile as I can remember when I 1st saw a retired list when I first "got the Stampin' Up! bug" I felt the same way…but here is my thoughts –

If you loved a stamp set enough to buy it than continue to find that joy and creativity in it –

 guess what ~ you have now a collectors item – now how special is that!!!

For me, I will definitely keep ones that "touch my heart" and ones that are "classic in my eyes"…it's ok as we know that there will always be more goodies that make you smile!

One thing that is for sure, if there is something on this retired list that you were on the fence with….my advice – buy it NOW…why??? – easy, it is while supplies last and when they are gone, they are gone…Again, here is the list of retiring products…

Stampin' Up! will update them as products are sold out. I would either, print the list out or go thru your catalog and make what is being retired….

Many of you have asked me, so here are some of my favorites that I would definitely make sure that I had….(I guess you could say some of my favorites!

Accessories:

• Real Red Pompom Trim (page 9) – this just brings an instant smile each and every time I use it. I like it in small pieces…(like 5 or 7 pompoms and then tired on a bow) – a super fun accent

• Home for Christmas Enamel Dots (page 9) – I ADORE THESE and they are perfect for Valentines as well as Christmas. I think that it is hard to find a Very Vanilla little accent so I will make sure that I have a couple extra packs of these fun dots!

• Snowflake Elements (page 23) – A simple yet playful way to dress up a card/project that will go over for many months…

• Cording Trim (page 24) – LOVE IT IN BOTH, gold and silver – "this is one that I do not get" as this is super easy to work with….

• Real Red Envelope Paper – (page 26)This is a dream! Perfect to make or line envelopes and also perfect for Valentines ~ and the best part….it is super affordable!

• Merry Moments Designer Series Pack – (page 27) I know that there will always be new paper stacks, but I adore the prints in this one and even if you just use it for lining envelopes….it is a huge help as you get soooo many of each print, all for just $8.00

• Reindeer Paper Clips – (page 27) beyond cute….an added touch that will always make someone smile~ just too darn cute!

• Woodland Embossing Folder – (page 39) another one that I do not get as it has been sooooooo popular and true they have been on back order, they are expecting a bunch so HOP on this one to get yours…a super fun folder!

• Square Pillow Box Thinlits Die -  (page 41) a super fun and useful die that I was surprised to go on the bye-bye list….this is a fun way to make a gift shine! Love it and will use it for years to come!

• Black Glimmer Paper (page 47) – I am not one that likes a lot of sparkle and bling but this is stunning in small doses – this is a product that is great to have "just in case" you need a little pick me special up!

Stamp Sets (or bundles is applicable) :

• To You and Yours Shaker Card Kit (page 4) – I will be blogging about this next week  -it is FANTASTIC and one that you just need to see in person to appreciate the quality and fun of it!

• Jingle All the Way Bundle (page 12) – I think that we can all agree…"I don't get this one" as this is a specular and fun Bundle – wait to you see more card swaps using this – WOWZERS!!!

• Peaceful Wreaths (page 21) – Elegant and I know that many of you have the framelits that are in the Annual Catalog (pg 172) – this is simply a timeless classic that I will use for many, many years!

• Wonderland (page 23) – This stamp set is super fun and creates cards of WOW….I used it for my Stamp of the Month Kits and had rave reviews on it – you will be surprised with the simplicity of if that makes such a clean and classic card! (not a fan of the antlers…but I just overlooked them)

• Versatile Christmas - (page 26) One of the BEST sentiment sets I think we have had for the holidays!

• Lighthearted Leaves -  (page 44) I have had a BLAST with this set and I love the fact that we have matching framelits in the catalog (page 172) – a simply beautiful stamp set that produces WOW cards and projects…

• Howl-o-ween Treat Bundle – (page 49) I know that there will be another great Halloween Stamp Set next year but this one is truly fabulous and I adore the framelits! I used this for a Stamp of the Month Kit and it was just adorable! BOO! never goes out of style and cut out with the black glimmer paper – WOW!

WHEW…I know that this was a lot to read – but I hope that you liked it!I am sure that I have missed some but I think that you get the idea – there are lots of great goodies!

Remember, I have a  Paw Prints Rewards  program and guess what….there is something brewing with Stampin' Up! starting next Monday! I will be sure to keep you posted!

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