Ode to Medallion...

Medallion, one of my *favorite* Stampin' Up! stamps, retires at the end of this month.  I thought I'd dedicate my banner and buttons to this forgotten favorite (I haven't used it in a while)...

Be sure to click *HERE* to read about my FREE ANNUAL CATALOG offer.  You can expect to get yours around the third week in May (but it's first come, first served!).

And now, a word about our banner...  I created this card for a challenge a few years ago, back when Bermuda Bay was one of the In Colors.  It's not available anymore, but one could achieve a similar look with Tempting Turquoise or maybe in a softer version, with Pool Party.

Speaking of In Colors, the stock of retiring 2010-2012 In Colors is quickly depleting, so don't delay in ordering if there's something you still need.  Remember, Retiring Accessories are available only as supplies last.

Medallion and all of its Retiring Stamps friends will be available until May 31.

Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Projects Recap...

The Occasions Mini Catalog expires this Monday, April 30.  I just thought I'd share a few projects I'd created recently.

I'm crossing my fingers that Tea Shoppe (see my blog header) makes it into the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog (WANT ONE FOR *FREE*?).

I'm also hopeful that we'll see more of those Framelits and Edgelits!













There's A TON of merchandise retiring.  More about that here.  Click for *Retiring Stamps* and *Retiring Accessories* lists.  Remember, those accessories (especially retiring 2010-2012 In Colors) are only available as supplies last, so don't wait!  Already at this posting, a lot of the reinkers are out-of-stock!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:  Packed for Baby (125672), Gnome Sweet Gnome (C126537, W126535), Tea Shoppe (C125547, W125545), Packed for Birthday (125746)

Papers:  Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, Regal Rose, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Night of Navy, So Saffron, and Whisper White Card Stock and Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

Inks:  Basic Black, Regal Rose, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, and Real Red Classics, Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories:  Eyelet Border, Petite Pennants Builder, Decorative Label, Modern Label, Scallop Oval, Word Window, 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" Circles and Scallop Edge Border Punches, Big Shot, Circles #2 Bigz Die, Vintage Wallpaper and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon, Whisper White Organza ribbon, Baker's Twine, Blender Pen 

 Please email me if you have any questions!

Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories List is here!

The Retired Accessories List is now available {here}!  You know I hate to say it, but ORDER NOW -- SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED.  While you have until May 31 to order Retired Stamps, the Accessories fly off the warehouse shelves and once the stock is depleted, it is unavailable.  If a favorite is retiring (especially the 2010-2012 In Colors), order it now!

To recap, here are the Retiring 2010-2012 In Colors:

What surprised me most from the Retired Accessories List?  

1. Not all of the Stampin' Write Markers can be purchased individually in the new catalog.
2. 12 x 12 Textured Card Stock will no longer be available.
3. 12 x 12" Smooth Card Stock will be available in a limited number of individual colors and color families.
4. Grosgrain ribbon will no longer be offered (and you know how I *love* my grosgrain)!
5. Craft ink will only be available in black and white (no more Color Collections in Craft ink).

I'm formulating my order now, as there a few favorite items I don't want to miss out on.  If you're local and want to piggyback on my order, please let me know.

Click *HERE* to learn how to earn the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog for *FREE*!

Last Week for Occasions Mini and Retiring Accessories List to be Released

Sadly, the Occasions Mini Catalog is in its final week.  If there's something in there that you've had your eye on, be sure to order it before April 30!  For a list of my favorite things from the Occasions Mini, click *HERE*.

Speaking of "sadly," click on the right to see the list of stamps which are retiring on May 31 (not June 30, as in past years!).  As of April 25, we'll get to see the Retired List of Accessories and Definitely Decorative items (the Definitely Decorative and Simply Adorned lines retire completely).  

The trick about the Retiring Accessories is that they're only available as supplies last.  The same is true for the Retiring 2010-12 In Colors (Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz).  Especially in terms of the card stock, these colors will *Fah-LY* off the Stampin' Up! warehouse shelves.  Do you have your reinkers, too?

Stay tuned...  Tonight, at midnight Mountain Daylight Time (which to us on the West Coast = 11:00 PM), the Retiring Accessories List posts.  Check here first...  I'll link you right up!