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Retiring Envelopes and Domestic Goddess DSP

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We can pretty much expect that all or almost all of the Designer Paper in each Stampin' Up! Catalog will retire with the end of each catalog.   I will miss this fun and retro

DOMESTIC GODDESS Designer paper

(found on pg 184, #122355 of the current catalog or HERE ONLINE). 

I paired it up with a Small Open End Envelope (also retiring!) (#107286, pg 182) to make this fun little notecard.

below... the flap open...

below, the whole notecard open.. you can see it is a small open end envelope!

Tuck a 3x3 card into the envelop flap and voila... cute little card!

The front flap of this card was made with a 1/2 of a Scallop from the Scallop Circle Die, #113468 on pg 222 of the current catalog, or HERE ONLINE).

Also used: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon #122976, HERE ONLINE

 LESS THAN 1 WEEK LEFT

TO SHOP IN THE

CURRENT STAMPIN' UP! CATALOG!!

shop online here ... don't delay!

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My Digital Studio Soft Blooms Heart card

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I fell IN LOVE with the Soft Blooms My Digital Studio download from Stampin' Up! this week..

I needed to feed my soul and make an MDS card... QUICK!!!

This is a 6x6 My Digital Studio card featuring a "Twitterpated" DSP background, with a Decorative Overlays background in white over that, then a heart shape covered with Soft Blooms. 

I printed it at home and mounted it onto Wisteria Wonder and Regal Rose cardstock.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET A DISCOUNT ON ALL YOUR MDS DOWNLOADS AND PRINT PRODUCT PURCHASES IF YOU ARE A DEMONSTRATOR???

see below for more info.

Here are the downloads that became available this week:

If you love My Digital Studio, and enjoy purchasing the weekly downloads, you may wish to consider joining Stampin' Up! to become a demonstrator (for ONLY $99) and then you can purchase all your downloads at a 20% (min) discount!!

You can also select MDS downloads for your Starter Kit items!!  up to $125 worth of products of YOUR CHOICE for only $99 and FREE SHIPPING TOO! (More starter kit info here)

If you've been a demonstartor before, you may be thinking of rejoining with this fabulous $99 kit offer .. have you heard that Stampin' Up! has changed the policy and you can now rejoin after only 90 days!?   Email me if you would like more info, I'd be honored to have you on my team! PattyStamps@comcast.net

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

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Sneak Peek for my Luv 2 Stamp Top 10

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I thought you might like to see a SNEAK PEEK from the NEW 2012/2013 Stampin' Up! catalog after a few days of retiring list blog posts. 

I love this new set - I received this as a gift for attending the Stampin' Up! leadership conference last January.  The set is called Everything Eleanor and is on pg 112 of the new catalog.

I made this card to mail to my April Top 10 (sales) Luv 2 Stamp Group demonstrators.

I also used a couple new colors.. they are new IN COLORS: Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple.

Congrats to the top 10 in sales for April: Janet H., Linda J., Wendy C., Heather M., Gloria P., Cindee W., Janet A., Wendy T., Tomi W., Beth B.

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Retiring Stamps and Accessories blog hop

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Hi Friends... WOW! What a Treat!

TWO BLOG HOPS IN ONE WEEK!

I'm excited to participate in another blog hop with several talented Stampin' Up! bloggers who are showcasing retiring Stampin' Up! stamp sets and accessories today. 

I hope you will take a moment to visit us all! 

Here is our Blog Line Up:

Patty Bennett

Wendy Cranford

Laura Vogt

Gloria Plunkett

Lydia Fiedler

Katina Martinez

 

I have two projects to share with you featuring Retiring Stampin' Up! items.

My first project features a stamp set and a background stamp that I'm really sad to see leave us: the VINTAGE VOGUE stamp set, on pg 147 in the current catalog (item 117690 or 118598), and the MEDALLION background stamp on pg 149, item 115223.

I stamped the Medallion stamp in Chocolate Chip ink on white carstock, cut it out, then cut a slit in it and ran it through the crimper, then pleated it using Sticky Strip to make the "ruffle". Another retiring product I'm sad to see go is the 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon!! (#124327)... (hey, it's even on clearance!!) :)

You can view a VIDEO TUTORIAL

for this project and ruffled lace technique HERE.

..and my 2nd project showcases a fabulous Stampin' Up! accessory that I am SO SAD to see leave us.. the ELEGANT TRIO stencil set!!! It's on pg 234, item #118262. 

This Elegant Trio Stencil card also features the retiring VINTAGE VOGUE stamp set on pg 147, item 117690 or 118598.  I used the "emboss resist" technique on the large stenciled flower..  sponged through the stencil with Regal Rose Craft ink, embossed in clear embossing powder, then heated.  THEN I sponged the image in the upper left corner with the stencil and Soft Suede ink, but it did not cover where the flower was already embossed (thus, emboss resist - see a video here for that technique).

And yet another RETIRING ACCESSORY on this card.. the lovely CERTAINLY CELERY 5/8" SATIN RIBBON, #117288.

I hope you will take a moment to review all of the RETIRING Stampin' Up! products.. you only have 9 days left to shop... then the NEW CATALOG BEGINS!! :)

NEXT UP ON THE BLOG TOUR: Wendy Cranford!

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52 Gifts for YOU!

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I am celebrating my birthday with 52 GIFTS FOR YOU!

Between now and midnight May 28, for each $52 you order,

you will be able to select one free gift! (while supplies last)

Please email me with your choice of gift(s) for each $52 you spend in Stampin' Up! product between now and midnight May 28.  Orders may be placed ONLINE HERE with Patty Bennett, or emailed to me at PattyStamps@comcast.net.  Email me with a few choices in case your first choice has already been taken.  I'll try to update the often.

 52 Gifts to Select from:

1. Decor Accents "DESIGN A HOUSE" kit
2. Decor Accents "DESIGN A HOUSE" kit
3. Smooch Spritz Silver Foil
4. Smooch Spritz Log Cabin GONE
5. Smooch Spritz Blushing Bride
6. Simply Adorned Charm and Chain GONE
7. Stampin' Emboss Cherry embossing powder GONE
8. Stampin' Glitter Silver Glass
9. Stampin' Emboss Cherry Cobbler Embossing powder GONE
10. Stampin' Glitter Champagne Glass
11. Dazzling Details Cherry Cobbler
12. Dazzling Details Cherry Cobbler GONE
13. Stampin' Up! mini Clothespins
14. Stampin' Up! Blossom Punch GONE
15. StazOn Opaque White ink and pad
16. Pink Rhinestones - 2 sheets GONE
17. Pink Rhinestones - 2 sheets
18. Pink Rhinestones - 2 sheets
19. Ice Cream Parlor buttons
20. Ice Cream Parlor buttons
21. Hodgepodge Hardware - Very Vanilla  GONE
22. Bitty Bat punch GONE
23. 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Concord Crush
24. 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Blushing Bride
25. 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Peach Parfait  GONE
26. 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Poppy Parade GONE
27. 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon - Pear Pizzazz  GONE
28. Stampin' Up! Bitty Buttons
29. Stampin' Up! Jingle Bells
30. Stampin' Up! Vintage Flower Adornments
31. Patty Bennett MDS notepad case with calendar
32. Stampin' Up! Sweet Shop Sticker pack
33. Stampin' Up! Sweet Shop Sticker pack
34. Stampin' Up! Sweet Shop Sticker pack GONE
35. Stampin' Up! Basic Pearls Large GONE
36. Stampin' Up! Basic Pearls Large GONE
37. Stampin' Up! Attic Boutique Side Notes pack
38. Patty Bennett Botanical Gazzette Double Fold out album
39. Designer Fabric Summer Smooch brads GONE
40. Stampin' Up! Designer Cuts cards and envelopes pack GONE
41. Rue Des Fleurs clear mount stamp set GONE
42. Strength & Hope clear mount stamp set GONE
43. Designer Buttons - Spice Cake GONE
44. Designer Buttons - Spice Cake
45. Stampin' Up! Chantilly Lace roll GONE
46. Everyday Enchantment Ribbon pack GONE
47. Stampin' Up! Chantilly Lace roll
48. Everyday Enchantment Ribbon pack GONE
49. Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon GONE
50. Pear Pizzazz Pleated Ribbon GONE
51. Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon GONE
52. Blushing Bride Pleated ribbon

make that 55 gifts... i just found 3 more packs of the brads!!!

53. Designer Fabric Summer Smooch Brads GONE

54. Designer Fabric Summer Smooch Brads

55. Designer Fabric Summer Smooch Brads

 

email me if you have any questions... and thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday!  I appreciate each and every customer and each and every order, and am happy to share some goodies with you!

and yes, you guessed it... I'll be 52 (on the 28th)... thus the "52 Gift Giveaway"!! :)

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Say Goodbye!! Retiring Product Control Freak Blog Hop

WELCOME to the May 2012 Control Freaks Blog Tour!!!

We are showcasing PROJECTS USING

RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS

in this tour.

You have probably joined me after visiting Cindy Major's blog, and you can click on the "next blog" link at the bottom of the post to continue on the tour.  (All of our projects will be live no later than Sunday morning.. if you are joining me Saturday night, you may need to check back tomorrow if all links are not quite working yet.)

 It's that sad time of year to say goodbye to our beloved Stampin' Up! Retiring sets and accessories.. our blog tour today will help you remember these delightful and favorite old friends.

My first sample features one of my all time favorite sets, FIFTH AVENUE FLORAL.  You will find this on pg 110 in the current catalog, item #113734.  I used the watercolor float technique on this sample. The color really pops against the Crumb Cake card.

 Next up, My very favorite retiring accessory (sooooooooo sad this is going)... The ELEGANT TRIO DECOR STENCIL set.  These stencils are on pg 234 of the current catalog, item #118262.  Such a great deal at $9.95 for the 3 stencils!!  I sponged color with the flower stencil with Regal Rose and Cherry Cobbler ink and a Stampin' Sponge.

and lastly, this sample features the Retiring BEVELED WINDOWPANES, on page 198 of the current catalog, item #121881, and the lovely Retiring Paisley Petals Designer Paper, on page 184, item #122367.

Enjoy the rest of the tour as you visit Wendy Weixler's Blog!

Blossom Punch Wreath class results

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Many of you asked to see the "results" of our Blossom Punch Wreath Class, so I'm sharing some photos with you today.. .

This is how my wreath turned out using the Blossom Punch, and adding some of the retired Blossom Builders die cut flowers... I love the addition of the Daffodil yellow to the wreath!  (see original wreath here)

It was delightful to have Nicki and Pam with us.. new to our stamping classes!

a little "organized chaos"....

Saundra brought her new sweeeeeet grandbaby for a quick visit... he is a dol!!

FREE Instructions for making the wreath here

I am truly hoping that there are left over Blossom Builder sheets and that we'll see them on the Clearance Rack soon.. if i notice them there, i'll let you know!!

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May My Digital Studio Downloads

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I am catching up on sharing the newest

My Digital Studio Downloads

that have become available in the past few weeks since I updated you last.

Before I post the downloads, I just wanted to repost

one of my all time favorite MDS projects...

MDS backgrounds for Simply Adorned Jewelry (see full post here):

 

Now back to the recently released downloads:

Released this week, 5-15-12:

 

 Released 5-8-12:

Released 5-1-12:

 Click here to view & purchase all of the My Digital Studio downloads

 

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Need a New 2012 Stampin Up catalog?

The new Stampin' Up! Catalogs are here!!

 Whoohooooo!!  So exciting!!  I will begin mailing them out this week to my customers who have preordered them. 

If you forgot to do your preorder, no worries, CLICK HERE to let me know you want one.  The catalog is free but I do ask that you pay the shipping charges.

 

 

 

Inside your new 2012/2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog you will find my exclusive Summer 2012 Customer Coupon sheet.  I will also be sure to mail you the amazing new, improved, larger Holiday Mini Catalog this summer!

 

 

 

When I told the UPS man that there were more catalogs coming next week, he said, "That's OK, I'm on vacation next week!"

  LOL .. I had to laugh! :)

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Stampin Up Heart box class

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Oh my did we have fun at our recent Heart Box class!

We used the Christmas Keepsake Box from the

  CLEARANCE RACK

and with the addition of just a couple supplies,

we made it into this pretty heart box!

I only added a few supplies to the amazing Christmas Keepsake box kit.  To make this cute project you will need:

• Christmas Keepsake box kit, #129024
• Heart Framelits, #125599
• Red glimmer paper, #121790
• any light shade of pink cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink or Blushing Bride will work
• any pretty floral DSP for the center heart

ALL OTHER SUPPLIES are in the

Christmas Keepsake Box kit

FULL instructions come in the Christmas Keepsake box kit, and for the box above, just die cut 3 hearts with the Heart Framelits, and use Pink cardstock instead of the red included in the kit and you will have a beautiful heart box!

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Stampin Up catalog ending SOON!

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I thought it was worth one more quick reminder....

our current Stampin' Up! catalog is ending on

Thursday, May 31, 2012.

This leaves you with a little less than 3 weeks

to order from this catalog.

I know the catalog is dated through June, but Stampin' Up! decided to release the NEW CATALOG a month early.  If you have not reserved your copy yet, you can

CLICK HERE to get a FREE 2012/2013 catalog

mailed to you,

I just ask that you pay postage.

Here are a few samples featuring retiring products... enjoy!

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Mother's Day Memories - Love you Mom!

On this Mother's Day weekend I am reflecting on remembering my mom.. She passed away in 2006, and I miss her every day... but I know she is enjoying this Mother's Day in heaven - undoubtedly tending to God's Rose Garden!!

Above: my mom and I on my parents 50th anniversary, June 2005

Below: This is such a neat picture.. I don't think I've ever shared it.. but I wanted to share it this Mother's Day..

above: Left to Right:  me, my mom, my sister in law

we took this photo of our hands and our rings shortly before my mom passed away... I'm so glad I have this photo  - I know it's kind of an unusual photo, but it's fun to have .. just a fun memory.

Blessings to you on this Mother's Day.. I hope that you are celebrating, or remembering your mom in a special way!

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Timeless Portrait... so sad to see you go!

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Retiring Accessories and Stamp set lists

 I'm not sure why it seems that when something is retiring, all of a sudden I really learn to enjoy it!!

I am really loving the Timeless Portrait Designer Paper from Stampin' Up!.. BUT.. it's retiring in a couple short weeks!!!

What do you think.. do you like it as a double pocket card with Beau Chateau Side Notes?  (I snuck in a couple Attic Boutique Side Notes, too!

Double Pocket card video instructions here

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May Technique Challenge Reminder

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Just a quick reminder about the May Technique Challenge.. we have had some awesome submissions... have you checked them out?? see below for the links to those who have particpated so far!! 

It's not too late to participate.. the winner in my Luv 2 Stamp Group gets a $50 shopping spree, and the winning submission from customers or non Luv 2 Stamp Group members will receive a free stamp set!

May Technique Challenge DETAILS HERE

 Projects Submitted so far:

from April:

http://mousekemom.blogspot.com/2011/11/monday-funday-sketch-2.html

from Laura:

http://www.stampthisandthat.com/#/blog/4560875575/Another-Try-at-Emboss-Resist/1990504

http://www.stampthisandthat.com/#/blog/4560875575/May-Technique-Emboss-Resist/1990478

from Gale:

http://www.stamps-and-stitches.com/2012/05/resist-emboss-technique-challenge.html

from Cindee:

http://justspongeit.blogspot.com/2012/05/emboss-resist-sunflower-card.html

from Kathy:

http://stampingeorge.blogspot.com/2012/05/technique-of-month-may.html

from Wendy:

http://luvinstampinup.blogspot.com/2012/05/emboss-resist-technique.html

from Rhonda:

http://www.kreationzbyzabrina.com/2012/05/emboss-resist.html

 

 are you next?

 

 

click here for video and instructions to enter the Challenge

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Build a Bear is Retiring!!

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Retiring Accessories and Stamp set lists

BUILD A BEAR - WE WILL MISS YOU!

We certainly loved our relationship with Build a Bear for the past few years... it was fun to have the stamps, Big Shot Dies and accessories in our catalog.. I have fond memories of my Build a Bear workshops .. just thought I'd repost a couple samples in case you still wanted to order your Build a Bear supplies!

Beary Best Friends Set #118052

(originally posted here)

and some GREAT samples recently posted from Leadership 2012:

 

Build a Bear Stamps shop for them HERE

Build a Bear Big Shot dies - shop for them here

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