Retiring Accessories

Good morning! I finally got the munchkin to take a nap for hopefully long enough to get this blog post up. Today was another BIG day of announcements for SU! The retiring accessories list is posted and there are lots of items on the list -- some discounted up to 70%!!! Catalog transitions can be a little overwhelming so I will try to break it all down.

Retiring Stamps - Click HERE for the full list
1. These stamp sets can be ordered through May 31st and then will no longer be available.
2. Stamp sets are not discounted.

Retiring Accessories - Click HERE for the full list
1. Accessories are ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
2. If SU doesn't run out of any of these accessories, they will still no longer be available after May 31st.
3. SOME but not all items on the list are discounted.

Make sure you don't wait until the last day if you see something you need! You can start shopping by clicking HERE. Feel free to email me at simplisticstamping@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about this stuff or need help with shopping.

ALSO don't forget there are only a few more days for anything in the Occasions Mini catalog! We never know if they will carry anything over from it until after it is over (April 30th) so don't wait!

Here is a card I made for a bridal shower this weekend. It uses one of my favorite sets from the mini catalog - Love & Laughter - not to mention the super pretty doily die in the mini as well. I love the glimmer paper - adds a lot to any project.

Retiring Stamp List

The big list came out on Sunday so I know I am a little behind schedule here. I went through the list and it is scary how many sets I have that are retiring at the end of May. But I am excited to see the new catalog and all the new sets they have coming out. Stampin' Up! couldn't disappoint me! Click HERE for the whole list. The list is a little small to read - so it helps if you zoom in.

I'm a little sad Loads of Love is retiring. I made this card awhile ago but it is such an easy set to use for any type of 'man' card. Get it while you still can!!

The retired accessory list will be coming out April 25th so stay tuned! Accessories are ONLY available WHILE supplies LAST!! But stamp sets can be ordered no matter what until the end of May 31st. Check out my online store and start shopping :)

Scented Embossing Powder

I've been busy trying to round up projects to work on at our stamping retreat this weekend. We are also having our monthly demonstrators club out there. We do a swap and I also give a challenge sketch for each month. This is what I came up with for the Mojo Monday Sketch. It looked like this...

I drew some inspiration from cards I had seen on Stampin' Connection (a demonstrators online site with over 200,000 samples!!) But ended up changed so much, I couldn't say who really inspired me.  The Mouthwatering is a great summer set - and since it has been colder this week, I'm really hoping it'll warm up again soon! I embossed the cherries with the cherry embossing powder that is in the mini catalog which ends APRIL 30th so you won't want to miss out on any cute things in there! I was a little hesistant at first of the cherry embossing powder because I thought it would be SOOO strong on the cards from the way the container smelled. But it smells GREAT! My husband even thought it smelled great...and was rather amazed you could have cards SMELL :)

Stamps: Mouthwatering

Ink: Lucky Limeade marker, Calypso Coral

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Calypso Coral cardstock, 2011-2013 In Colors DSP

Misc: Scallop Squares Duo die, Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, 3/4 in circle punch



Mickey Mouse!

I made this card for my nephew's birthday that we are celebrating this weekend! He is turning 3 and is a big fan of Mickey :) I got this idea on Pinterest and with all my Big Shot dies, it was super easy! The big black circle is the clear circle die, along with the red for his pants (just cut in half), the ears are the biggest circle on the circles #2 die and the buttons on his 'pants' are the 3/4 inch circle punch. I lined the inside with the big scallop circle of the scallop circles #2 die so I can write him a little message.
It went very fast! I was able to finish it up in one nap time.....and my lil stamper takes VERY short naps :)

My new resolution is to get some kind of post every Wednesday...which is my usual day off. It might be 10:15 but at least I got it done for this week!!

Summer Smooches Promotion

I'm a sucker for a sneak peak and this month there is one of products available in the upcoming Idea Book & Catalog that comes out June 1st. But you can get these TODAY! Click HERE to see the promotion flier for a closer view of the products. Notice the brads and stencil are ONLY available during April so you won't want to miss out on that!