5 Days Left!

Hello everyone!  I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  I went out with a friend for mani/pedis and then just spent the rest of the day relaxing with my family.

There are only five days left until the end of the catalog.

Here is a card I made using some retiring products:

This card was made using the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, and the Fox Builder Punch.  Neither of these items are retiring, but can you spot what is?  The designer series paper is from the Affectionately Yours pack, the main color on the card is Watermelon Wonder, and the Mint Macaron striped ribbon are all retiring.  

Here is a card featuring some new products that you can look forward to in the new catalog.

This card features products from the Birthday Memories product suite.  This fun suite includes a stamp set, framelits, designer series paper, and some ruffled ribbon, all with a vintage feel to it.

I hope you are having a good weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Nichole

  

6 Days Left - Petite Petals & Decorative Label Punch

Hello everyone!

There are only 6 days left of the current catalogs!

This is such a bittersweet time.  I am so sad to see some of my favorite items retiring into the sunset, but at the same time, I am so very excited to share the new catalog, and all of it's goodness with you!

Here is a card I made with three stamp sets I love, that are retiring.  To make this card, I started with a Thick Whisper White cardstock base.  I stamped the skid mark stamp from Gorgeous Grunge (what will I do without this set?!?!) in Basic Black.  I stamped my Petite Petals flowers in Watermelon Wonder and punched them out.  I laid out my flowers where I wanted them, so I would know where I wanted to stamp my leaves.  The leaves are from Affectionately Yours, and are stamped in Mint Macaron.  Once the leaves were stamped I attached my flowers with dimensionals, and added rhinestones to the centers.  (The Rhinestones are discontinued, but do not fret! They have been reconfigured, and will be available in the new catalog.)  My greeting is also from Affectionately Yours, and was punched out with the Decorative Label Punch.  I am not sure how to accurately express the sadness I felt when I saw my coveted Hot Dog / Hamburger punch on the retiring list.  Surely, classes will never be the same.

As sad as it is for things to retire - this is a needed clearing, so that we can make way for new exciting things!

This fun card was made using some of the new products coming out in just 6 days!  The Colorful Seasons Product suite has things to offer to paper crafters of all types.  On this card you can see some of the images from the Colorful Seasons stamp set.  This card also shows the Color Theory Memories & More Card Pack.  I am so very excited about this new memory keeping system that Stampin' Up! is introducing.   The last new product featured on this card is the Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon.  This new ribbon is so soft and pliable, and comes in three different colors.

Alright, that is all I have to share for today.  Come back tomorrow for another countdown post, full of sadness and joy all at the same time. :)  

Hope you have a great day!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Nichole

ICS Blog Hop - Friendly Wishes

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the May edition of the Inspire, Create, Share Blog Hop!  My friends and I have some great ideas to share with you tonight, all around the theme "It's A Girl Thing!".  Be sure to leave some love for the blogs as you hop around.  

I decided to go with a Mother's Day card.  It is definitely a girl thing, and coming up so fast!

Here is my card:

I used many retiring products on my card.  Remember, accessories, tools, and consumable items that are on the retiring list are only available while supplies lasts.  Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed through May 22nd, and then will only be while supplies lasts.  Be sure to get you retiring list order in soon, before your favorite items are gone for good!

Next up on the hop tonight is my friend Jennifer.  I am sure she has something fabulous to share, so be sure to go check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great night!

~Nichole

Product List

Friendly Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139579] $19.00	Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set [142992] $21.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50
Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00
Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $11.00	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $27.00

Sale-a-Brate with us!

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the March Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration Blog Hop!  My fellow Design Team members and I are so very excited to show you some new ideas for the incredible products available during the Sale-a-Bration promotion.  There are just a few weeks left of this great promotion, and all of the exclusive items are available while supplies lasts only.  So be sure to get your order in soon!

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 6  on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Jen Guarino with Faith. Grace. Stamp.. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

 Here is my card:

I used two of the newer Sale-a-Bration items.  The Make a Medallion stamp set, and the 6" x 6" Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack.

I had no idea I would love the Make a Medallion stamp set so much!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Next up on the hop is my friend, Kim.  I can't wait for you to see what she has to share today!

~Nichole

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Tobe B. ~ The Craft Sea
2. Diana E. ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana
3. Darla R. ~ Stampin' with Darla
4. Cathy A. ~ Maine Mountain Stamper
5. Jennifer G. ~ Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Jen G. ~ Faith.Grace.Stamp
7. Nichole L. ~ Scrappy Stamps & Ink
8. Kim R. ~ Stampin' with Kim
9. Darcy J. ~ Dj's Stampin' Place
10. Pamela W. ~ Stinky Tofu
11. Donna S. ~ Geek Squad Crafting
12. Cheryl H. ~ Create with Cheryl

Product List

Make A Medallion (Photopolymer) [143274] $0.00	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	6" X 6" (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack [143831] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00

Affectionate Hello

Hello everyone!

How are you doing?  I hope your Monday is going well, and that you had a lovely holiday weekend!  We celebrated with my parents, my sister, and her family here at my house.  We had a great time.  After dinner, my sister and I went out shopping - a valued tradition.  I was able to score my husband's gift, with nearly a 1/3 discount!  

Today I'm sharing a simple Hello card that I made.  

Here is my card:

My card features the Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape that is on sale with the Online Extravaganza.  Did you know that today is the last day of that sale?  It is!  Also, there are some specials that are available today only.  

You can see everything on sale by clicking on the image below:

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

~Nichole

Product List

Flower Shop Clear Stamp Set [130942] $18.00	Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614] $21.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138334] $8.00	Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper [141632] $13.00	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323] $6.50
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape [141635] $8.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Pansy Punch [130698] $16.00

I'm Always Here for You

Hello everyone!

Today, I am sharing a card, and envelope I made for a challenge I found in a local crafting group I belong to.  Kat Scrappiness & Newton's Nook have a card challenge going for encouraging and supportive cards; in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Here is the card I made:

I featured the Flirty Flamingo Envelope Paper on my card, and then used the rest of one sheet to make a matching envelope.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great weekend!

~Nichole

Product List

Friendly Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139579] $19.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $6.50	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.50	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00	Flirty Flamingo 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141426] $8.00
2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper [141697] $11.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00