Stamp Journey

Time, Gentlemen Please

Oh, yes it IS time -- Hold onto your hats, dear readers, as we there is SO much happening in our creative world of scrapbooking, cardmaking and home décor and so much going on specifically in Stampin' Up!

I spent most of May closing down a music school business, working on disaster relief with the American Red Cross and traveling. I arrived home from New York in the wee hours this morning, thanks to a flight delayed for hours due to storms...four hours spent in a crowded and hot La Guardia Airport followed by two hours sitting on a crowded and hot plane -- on the runway! Not one of my better travel experiences, to say the least.

In the hours since my return, I've immersed myself in the Last Chance lists, the sneak peeks for demonstrators, new downloads for My Digital Studio and an awesome Starter Kit for new demonstrators. Whew! I haven't even had time to catch up on Glee - LOL!

So let's talk. :-)

This is the time of year when we anxiously await the arrival of a new Stampin' Up! catalog and wave a fond farewell to stamps, paper and accessories as they retire. You won't want to miss the chance to scoop up favorite items...many of them at substantial discounts.

Drum roll, please...

Retiring Stamp Sets
From All Hallow's Eve to You & Moi, there are 122 stamp sets hitting the retirement trail. Twelve of those sets are Hostess sets. You can still earn hostess sets by holding a qualifying party this month. Call me quick, though -- I only have a couple of openings on my schedule. The remaining 110 stamp sets are only available for purchase until June 30.

Click here to download the Last Chance Stamp Set List for 2010

Retiring Décor Elements
Stampin' Up! has an amazing line of Definitely Decorative items and some of the home décor elements are stepping aside to make room for even more fabulous vinyl wall art, chalkboard pieces and stencils. If you've not yet discovered the easy and affordable way to instant decoration check out the retiring list for some great items at 25% off.

Click here to download the Last Chance Definitely Decorative List for 2010

Retiring Accessories
Bling on sale! YES!

Here's the thing with accessories: don't wait. Seriously, these things fly off the shelves and when the stock is gone, it's gone. Finito. Done. No second chances. Really.

Just go to my website and click the Shop Now button (upper right), then Last Chance-->Accessories.

More Links -- With Pictures
Last Chance Stamps
Last Chance Home Décor
Last Chance Paper
Last Chance Inks
Last Chance Punches
Last Chance Sizzix
Last Chance Ribbon
Last Chance Wheels
Last Chance Accessories
Last Chance 25%
Last Chance 50%

Remember that retiring items sell out quickly. To shop now, go to my website and click on Shop Now, or email me at maccreative@me.com, or call me at 678-467-1330. 

More news tomorrow!

Retirement Alert: Branch Out

Branch Out is just one of the stamp sets that retires January 4th, 2010.

 

With eight images included in this set, you'll be set to whip up a project depicting any season.

To get it in time for Christmas order before December 15th. To order now, click here to go to my website and click on the Shop Now button. Enter item #113200.

See all the stamp sets retiring January 4th -- with pictures -- by downloading this Dormant Retiring Stamp Sets list. There's also some great samples in this document to get those creative juices flowing!

This Train Is Pulling Out

You've got 4 hours to get those last-minute orders in to me. I'm putting in my last order from the current catalog at 10 p.m. Eastern time tonight.

Call me at 678-467-1330 or place your own order at my website before midnight TONIGHT!

At noon Wednesday, July 1st, the 2009/2010 Stampin' Up! Catalog goes live.

July 1st also marks the delivery of the Stamp Journey newsletter featuring new products and project directions exclusively for my newsletter subscribers. I can't wait to show you the fresh, trendy colors, products and techniques for our new Stampin' Up! year! Look for the email newsletter in your inbox tomorrow.

Not on my newsletter list? Use the easy signup box on the upper left of this page to subscribe now.

A Little Birdie Told Me

Don't miss your chance to get the stamp set, A Little Birdie Told Me.

June 30th is the very last day to order from the current Stampin' Up! catalog, and this set is on the Last Chance list. It will not be in the new catalog.

Order this versatile set today at my website.

The Shape's The Thing

I get into such a rut with the usual rectangular card, only occasionally straying to a square. Clearly that's not true for my friend Kit Richie, who designed this charming card.

Stamps
Thoughts of Father (item #115094) – retiring June 30!

Ink
Black Stazon, various markers

Paper
Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Naturals White, Good Morning Sunshine designer paper

Accessories
Jumbo Eyelet, So Saffron ribbon, Cropadile, Blender Pens

The Thoughts of Father stamp set is only available until June 30th. Call or email me today to make sure you don't miss out on this charming set.

Are You Seeing Spots?

You won't be seeing spots much longer, because the Seeing Spots stamp set retires on June 30th.

Pixie Pink, Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White combine in this cheery, whimsical card. This set lends itself to creative uses of circle punches.

 

This above design is contemporary and stylish, in Old Olive and Basic Black with a hit of primary color in the Real Red ribbon.

 

And this monochromatic treatment by Dianne Whitt is tall and elegant in Apricot Appeal and Only Orange.

So many looks from one stamp set!

Seeing Spots is a great set to use for a quick layered focal point on any project. 

With eight designs and sizes, it's a must-go-to stamp set for cards, journals, mini scrapbooks and more.

Remember it retires this month, so act fast.

This is one set you want in your permanent collection!

 

Place an order with me by email or phone, or zip over to my website and order now.

If It Ain't Baroque

One of the background stamps on the Last Chance List is Baroque.

It's paired up here with Sincere Salutations, a versatile set of greetings. The ink is Versamark with black embossing powder. Embellishments include Old Olive ribbon and hatpins from the Pretties Kit. Design by Anne Axelson.

Place your order for this great retiring stamp set at my website. This stamp is only available until June 30th.

Last Chance Accessories Update

Oops.

Here's the Last Chance Accessories Retiring List with the correct discounts. (This is what I get for posting in the middle of the night! LOL!)

Click here to view the Last Chance Accessories Retiring List in pdf format.

Scroll down to the next post to see the Last Chance Stamp Set Retiring List and the Last Chance Decor Elements Retiring List.

Remember these items will go quickly. Order now!

Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	50%	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	50%	4.98	Available
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	50%	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	50%	2.48	Available
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	50%	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	50%	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	50%	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	50%	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	50%	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	50%	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	50%	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	50%	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	50%	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	50%	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	50%	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	25%	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	25%	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	25%	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	25%	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	25%	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	25%	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	25%	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	25%	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	25%	11.96	Available
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	25%	6.71	Available
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	25%	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	25%	5.21	Available
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	25%	5.96	Available
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	25%	8.96	Available
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95			Available
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95			Available
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95			Available
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95			Available
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95			Available
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25			Available
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95			Available
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95			Available
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95			Available
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95			Available
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95			Available
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95			Available
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95			Available
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95			Available
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95			Available
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95			Available
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95			Available
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95			Available
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95			Available
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95			Available
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95			Available
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95			Available
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95			Available
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5			Available
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5			Available
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95			Available
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95			Available
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5			Available
109684	Doodle	8.5			Available
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5			Available
109692	Love	6.5			Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5			Available
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5			Available
109687	See You Around	8.5			Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5			Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5			Available

 

Last Chance (Retiring) Lists Here

It's that time of year – a last chance to scoop up your favorite stamps sets and save on retiring accessories and Decor Elements' items.

Last Chance Stamp List – click here for the retiring stamp set list. Available only through June 30/09.

Retiring Accessories – click here for a Word document listing the retiring accessories at up to 50% off. These products will fly out the door and quantities are limited…when the current stock is gone, it's gone forever!

Retiring Decor Elements – click here for the list of retiring Decor Elements at 25% off. Like accessories, these are only available while supplies last.

Don't delay – call or email me to get your order in today, or go directly to my website and click on the Shop Now button.

Summer by the Sea

What a delightful set this is. I'm sad that it is retiring.

If you love to watercolor as I do, take advantage of the 10% Off Sale offer by Dec. 23rd.

This set lends itself to reflection techniques and watercoloring. It will always have a place in my personal collection. If you want it in yours, order now before it's gone forever!

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of...

This card highlights one of the stamp sets on sale in Stampin' Up!'s Retiring List Sale.

This is such a perfect stamp set for the little pirates in your life.

It's a great choice to use for birthday invitations, dress-up parties, kid's scrapbook pages... even vacation memories of warm, Caribbean destinations.

The pirate image in this card is paired with a jumbo matching wheel called Matey's Map.

 

Ahoy Matey is not pictured in the current catalog as it is on SU's dormant list, but here's a picture of the set pieces.

This set is 10% off through Dec. 23, and if you combine this with other products in the current Stampin' Up! catalog to make up a $70 order, shipping is FREE!

Call or email me to place your order, or shop online anytime at my website.

Retiring Stamps 10% Off

It's here -- the retiring stamp set list for the Fall/Winter 2008 catalog!

Not only can you get your favorite sets before they go off to enjoy their retirement, you can save money by ordering now! All retiring stamp sets are 10% off from now until December 23rd...and there's more... FREE shipping on orders over $70!

Have a good look at the list below and place your order today. Order before December 16th and you'll have your stampin' goodies before Christmas. Order online here or call or email me. Don't wait! The retiring stamp sets are teeing up now!

Download retiring list

10% Off Sale Dates: December 9‐23, 2008

Item #	Name	Regular Price	10% Sale Price
107027	Ahoy, Matey	23.95	21.56
109401	Baby Jesus Is Born	15.95	14.36
109552	Beautiful Life	20.95	18.86
111169	Big Birthday Candle	22.95	20.56
109411	Brocade Basics	23.95	21.56
109529	Bronc Buster	18.95	17.06
109288	Bundled in Love	27.95	25.16
110999	Bursting with Joy	18.95	17.06
109527	Calendar Cues	10.95	9.86
104421	Canvas	17.95	16.16
111074	Classic Backgrounds	15.95	14.36
108559	Crab & Company	27.95	25.16
111076	Dad's Day	22.95	20.66
109250	Dots Are Hot	23.95	21.56
109365	Elegant Notes	20.95	18.86
104383	Everyday Flexible Phrases	41.95	37.76
109519	Everything Baby	17.95	16.16
109343	Fabulous Flowers	22.95	20.66
104769	Floral	17.95	16.16
111085	Form & Function	17.95	16.16
111339	Fruit Stand	18.95	17.06
109240	Ginormous Flowers	28.95	26.06
109262	Happiness	17.95	16.16
110969	Hattitude	24.95	22.46
109284	Haunting Halloween	18.95	17.06
111001	Hi & Hello	15.95	14.36
109308	It's All Good	12.95	11.66
109453	Just Golf	12.95	11.66
109451	Just Hockey	12.95	11.66
109505	Keep Christmas	19.95	17.96
111095	Kind Thoughts	25.95	23.36
111341	Light Unto My Path, A	18.95	17.06
110376	Merry & Bright	14.95	13.46
109345	Moose You	17.95	16.16
109320	On The Fly	19.95	17.96
107192	Paisley	17.95	16.16
111103	Perfect Timing	12.95	11.66
109393	Pictograms	13.95	12.56
109491	Posy	17.95	16.16
111119	Pretty Peony	36.95	33.26
110972	Riot of Petals	17.95	16.16
109262	Seasonal Whimsy	23.95	21.56
111056	Seriously Sassy	23.95	21.56
109483	Sleigh Bells Ring	15.95	14.36
111123	So Cool	18.95	17.06
111125	Spring Pictograms	13.95	12.56
107173	Starstruck	10.95	9.86
111022	Stemming From	15.95	14.36
110998	Stitched	17.95	16.16
104243	Summer by the Sea	28.95	26.06
107133	Take Three	17.95	16.16
111060	Text & Texture	25.95	23.36
109475	Thanks for Everything	17.95	16.16
107383	Thoroughly Thankful	22.95	20.66
102744	Tree for All Seasons, A	12.95	11.66
111179	Twill	17.95	16.16
107123	Warm Words	20.95	18.86
107159	Well-Worn Alphabet	41.95	37.76
107157	Well-Worn Numbers	22.95	20.66
109232	Winds of Grace	19.95	17.96
109469	Wishing You Cheer	13.95	12.56
109300	With Gratitude	22.95	20.66
103875	Wonderful Words	20.95	18.86
109467	Wondrous Gift	22.95	20.66

The Guessing Game

Every Stampin' Up! catalog must come to an end, and we're nearing the time when some of the current stamp sets retire to make way for new ones. The list will be announced tomorrow.

C'mon back to see which of your favorite sets are going to be hitting Stampin' up!'s version of the retiree's golf course!

Want to take a guess what sets might retire?

Will It Never End?

Okay, last sample of the scallop card. I promise.

Here's a closeup of the scallop detail...

And here's the full card.

This one uses the Ginger Blossom paper. I'm going to miss this gorgeous collection of double-sided designer paper when it retires in August!

And speaking of retiring, Stampin' Up!'s list of retiring stamp sets will be out June 15th. I'll post the list as soon as I can get my inky fingers on it!

Got an idea of which stamp sets might be on the retiring list? Leave a comment with your top six contenders and your full name. I'll compare that to the retiring list and send a FREE stamp set from my stash to the first five responders with the most correct guesses. Winners will be announced on the blog, so check back!

Press This Letter

This card uses a great alphabet set, Letterpress that is on the retiring list. It's a wonderful alpha for scrapbooking!

If you're having trouble seeing the retiring list in pdf format, here's a Word version you can download.
Download US_RetiredList_Dec2007.doc

Stamp sets will be available for ordering through December 31 -- but please remember to order by Dec. 13 if you want to receive your goodies before Christmas!

Call or email me today to place your order. These sets are gone forever at the end of the month!

And the Clock Ticks...

Woo hoo! Here we go with stamp sets retiring this month from the Stampin' Up! 2007 Fall Catalog. Even as we wave a fond goodbye to some of our favorite images, I'm excited about the cutting-edge designs and accessories we'll be seeing in January!

Don't wait to order those retiring stamp sets you just have to have -- order by December 13 to guarantee Christmas delivery.

Click here to view the retiring list online.

Here's the pdf list if you wish to download it to your own computer.
Download US_Retired_List_ALPHA_1207.pdf

Call or email me if you have questions!

Remember -- December 13th is the deadline for Christmas ordering. December 31 the stamps on the retiring list will be gone forever. Contact me today!