THE UNVEILING...

Only a few more days until the new 2013-2014 Annual Catalog is released!

 

WORD PLAY...

The Word Play Stamp Set is retiring in a few days. I have always loved this set, and have made cards with all 12 stamps.  Here are some of them...

 

FYI:  The Wedding Cake card has been posted (by others) thousands of times all across the world.  The night before Kate and William's wedding, I decided to make the card as I waited for the festivities to begin. 

Word Play Stamp Set #120308-Wood / #120651-Clear

Order Your Own Word Play HERE

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

TWO WEEKS...

It's happening just two weeks from today (on June 3rd)... The new 2013-2014 Annual Catalog will be released!  But for a few more days, we'll continue to reflect on some of the outgoing treasures.

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Here's what the inside looks like...

 PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS STAMP SET

RAZZLEBERRY SPLASH SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' KIT

 

SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES: Pursuit of Happiness Stamp Set #121907-Wood / #121970-Clear, Rich Razzleberry Cardstock #115316, Pink Pirouette Cardstock #111351, Whisper White Cardstock #100730, Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Pad #126950, Razzleberry Splash Simply Scrappin' Kit (Designer Series Paper) #126930, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Blossom Party Originals Die #115971, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

Both items underlined above will be retired on June 3rd. See the complete Retired List HERE.

SHOP HERE

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

TEENY TINY TAGS...

All the cards I've made for you this month have been with retiring stamp sets. This one is no exception.  This tiny little set is teeny, and fits in the smallest places which comes in handy when all you have is an itty-bitty area to stamp...

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES: Tiny Tags Stamp Set #118091-Wood / #118592-Clear, Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650, Old Olive Cardstock #126953, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper #126898, Cajun Craze Stampin' Pad #126965, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976, Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, Crochet Trim #118481, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

Both items underlined above will be retired on June 3rd.  See the complete Retired List HERE.

DO YOUR SHOPPING HERE

 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

TWO SPECIAL SETS...

Recognizing two special stamp sets before they retire...

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Both these popular stamp sets are retiring on June 3rd...

RAINING FLOWERS STAMP SET

CURLY CUTE STAMP SET

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE THE WISTERIA FLOWERS: 1) Stamp the flower image using a Whisper White Craft Pad on Wisteria Wonder Cardstock. 2) Stamp the center of the flower using a Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Pad. 3) Use the masking technique with Post-it notes to group some of the flowers. 4) Cut around each set of flowers with Paper Snips. 5) Layer with Stampin' Dimensionals. 6) Embellish with Pearls.

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES: Curly Cute Stamp Set #117014-Wood / #120510-Clear, Raining Flowers Stamp Set #122765-Wood / #122767-Clear, Elegant Eggplant Cardstock #105126, Wisteria Wonder Cardstock #122922, Whisper White Cardstock #100730, Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad #101731, Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Pad #126985, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976, Scallop Edge Border Punch #119882, Pearl Basic Jewels #119247, Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

There are some stamp sets worth having and keeping. These are two. They will both be retired on June 3rd. See the complete Retired List HERE.

 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

SWEET DAY...

Even though this stamp set from Sale-A-Bration is history, just like the many retired sets will be as of June 3rd, I thought you would like to see this sweet card...

If you CASE this card, (copy and share everything), you can substitute the cupcake stamp for another, and you're good to go...

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Patterned Occasions Stamp Set (S-A-B), Whisper White Card Stock #100730, Gumball Green Card Stock #126840, Pumpkin Pie Brights Collection DSP Stack #117155, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (on envelope) #125409, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Gumball Green Stampin' Pad #126861, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Pad #126945, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #133439, Adorning Accent Edgelits #125595, Adorning Accent Embossing Folder #125601, 1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850, Extra-Large Oval Punch #119859, Pumpkin Pie Brights Brads #119740, Whisper White Medium Envelope #107301.

The three items underlined above will be retired on June 3rd.  See the complete Retired List HERE.

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

JUST FOR YOU...

I love mason jars. They may be filled with lots of different things...

...including paper flowers on strings...

 

SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set #126690-Wood / #126692-Clear, Pool Party Coredinations Card Stock (available in the new catalog), Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Island Indigo Stampin' Pad #126986, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pad #126944, Pool Party Stampin' Pad #126982, Calypso Coral Stampin' Pad #126983, 3/4" Circle Punch #119873, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, Whisper White Baker's Twine #124262, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

The stamp set underlined above will be retired on June 3rd.  See the complete Retired List HERE.

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

WITH LOVE...

After church today, we are going to our oldest daughter and son-in-law's home for lunch. We have planned a casual barbecue and potluck without fancy linens, china and centerpieces. Everyone is in the mood to just relax and have fun. How about you. What are you doing for Mother's Day?

With Love,  Linda

 

CREATIVE EMAILS...

TAYLOR SWIFT...

A friend of mine, Lila, mentioned that she was trying to think of a fun way to tell her three young granddaughters that she had purchased tickets to attend a Taylor Swift concert. I immediately thought of an idea... I made these (fake) tickets and put them inside three red paper purses for each little girl.

There are lots of great reasons I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Getting to do things like this is the best reason of all. I wish I could be there when they look inside their purses!  (But I know Lila will tell me all about it - and about the concert too!)

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator