Retiring Lists

Have you seen the Retiring Lists yet?? Did you know some products have up to 50% off?  With just 10 days left before they are gone for good, now is a great time to have a look to make sure you don't miss out on anything! If you see a X on the side of the item you're looking for, then unfortunately that means they're sold out already. 

To view the lists just click the images below for the list you're after!

Have yourself a great day!

Stampin' Up! Soda Pop Tops

I love these little beauties and am sad to see that they're retiring at the end of this month along with the cute little stamp set Kindness Matters. This card was cased from the talented Becky Jensen - I pretty made mine exactly as she did. Why change a good thing? Anyway click HERE to view her blog. She has some lovely projects to see. 

Inside the Soda Pop Tops, I've stamped the butterfly from Collage Curios stamp set which is also retiring at the end of June along with the Designer Builder Brad in the centre. 

Stamp Set: Kindness Matters, Collage Curios, Itty Bitty Bits
Card: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz on, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Soda Pop Tops, Designer Builder Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

Well, I hate to cut it short but off to work I go :-)  Have a WONDERFUL day and thanks for stopping by!

Saying Good-Bye to the Petite Pocket Die

I'm going to miss this die, so thought I would showcase one of the projects that I made in the past. This would have to be my all time favourite, mini album! It's teamed with the lovely Creative Elements stamp set {love}, which fortunately will be around for a while yet. I've used Blushing Bride card stock - one of the returning colours ({yay!} and that will be available again from 1 July. So exciting!

Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Card Stock: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Confetti White (retired)
Ink: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Key (not Stampin' Up!), Silver Brads 
Tools: 1" Square Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Crop-a-Dile (retired), Petite Pocket Die, Big Shot 

Isn't it adorable?! I cased it from Julie Davison - pop along to her blog HERE if you want the tutorial. To place an order for any of these items, including the soon to be retired Petite Pocket Die, email me debbie.l@orcon.net.nz or call me on 09 416 7476 / 021 260 6680 :) 

I'm going to be busy making swaps today using products from the new catalogue, so am going to love that. Thanks so much for stopping by. I'll be back to share a little bit more creativity soon. Have a GREAT weekend!

Secret Garden - Stained Glass Technique

Hi all and happy Friday! 

When I first saw this stamp set, I told myself that I wasn't going to buy it - because seriously, how many flower sets does one person need?? This was, until Sally taught us this technique at team training, a while ago. I love the colours which are feminine and pretty and the technique is so simple but effective. Since I love colouring in and fussy cutting - there was no holding back. I knew that I had to have it! Oh, and there's actually a coordinating framelits die to go with the Secret Garden set, if you don't like cutting. 

Here's a close up of the flowers which are heat embossed before being coloured in:

And, here's the cute coordinating box which makes a lovely gift. This little combo is what we made at my classes last week. 

Stamp set: Secret Garden, Petite Pairs
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Vellum 
Ink: Versamark, Early Espresso Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Markers, 
Accessories: Basic Pearls, White Embossing Powder
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Fancy Favour Bigz die, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Heat Tool 

I hope you like today's card. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!  

Stampin' Up! By the Tide and Blooming with Kindness

As you know, I didn't get to convention this year due to work commitments. However, I was still very lucky to receive some swaps from my upline Karen and sidelines Judy and Sally. Talk about 'feeling the love' - thanks ladies!  

This is Karen's swap: 

Stamp Set: By the Tide
Card Stock: Tangerine Tango,Pool Party, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink: Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit
Tools: Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Oval Collection Framelits, Brayer
Accessories: Basic And Jumbo Pearls

This is Judy's swap:

Stamp Set: Blooming with Kindness
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Designer Paper: Print Poetry Pack
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Rhinestone
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Aren't they fab! You'll have to pop back again soon, to see the swap I received from Sally. 

Stampin' Up! Elements of Style

Isn't Elements of Style a great stamp set?! If it's one of your favourites, or you've had it on your wish list, then you should order it soon, before it retires on 30 June. I'm going to be sad to see it go, and it will be one of the many few that I won't be departing with.

I made this card at my upline Karen's over the weekend and love it!  Need some more inspiration? You can check out a few other cards using this stamp set by clicking HERE and HERE. 

Stamp set: Elements of Style
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Black Staz on, Old Olive, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Tools: 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Aqua Painter, Big Shot, Lattice Embossing Folder

I hope you like today's card. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by. 

Even MORE News from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! have released some gorgeous new stamps. First, there's a wonderful 'Best of' set and second, some fabulous single stamps. Come and have a look:

This set is called Best of Flowers - isn't it gorgeous?! It's only available in clear mount, for use with the clear acrylic blocks, and costs $31.95. That pink line around the single flower image shows how it can be cut out with the 1 1/4" scallop punch which makes it perfect for quick cards. The 'Best Of' sets are designed using popular Stampin' Up! artwork from the last 25 years, and includes one never-before-seen image. And, yes there will be more! A new set will be released every month until October, each with a different theme, and they'll be available until March 2014. 

... but how about the fantastic new single stamps?! Click HERE to download the single stamps assortment 1 flyer which is available now. The recommended acrylic block size can be found on the flyer too. Each one of these stamps is sold separately - ranging in price from $12.50 to $16.95. They are available in Clear Mount for use with acrylic blocks and will be available until the end of August. Are you as excited as I am about these new releases? It could be a great time to go shopping with me - and don't forget that you can add a bargain or two from the Retiring Stamps and Retiring Accessories lists too! 

To place your order, contact me by email or phone 021 260 6680 and I'll be happy to help.

I hope you've enjoyed the long weekend!