As we’re gearing up for Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, we have to say goodbye to some of the current items. Some of these items are only available while supplies last, so be sure you grab them quick if there’s something on these lists that you’re wanting. Some of the accessories are 25% – 50% off!

Also, keep in mind that all of the hostess sets are retiring. So if you have your eye on one of the sets, you’ll need to either place a qualifying order or contact us to schedule your party before the end of the month.

	Last Chance Stamps A selection of stamps from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog are retiring, and now is your last chance to get them! Check the list today to see if any of your favorites are leaving, then place your order in my Online Store.
	Last Chance Accessories Hundreds of accessories are being discontinued-order your favorites today before they’re gone forever! Accessories are only available while supplies last, so be sure to order as soon as possible. Click here to go directly to the Stampin’ Up! store. Once there, simply click on the Last Chance category in the left column. Note that Accessories is a broad term which includes paper, inks, punches, sizzix, ribbon, wheels, and other accessories located between pages 153-203 in the current 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.
	Last Chance Home Decor Dozens of products from our Definitely Decorative line are being discontinued; check the list to see which ones you can’t live without, then place your order in my Online Store! All Last Chance products are only available June 1-30. Order your favorites today!

Stampin’ Up! announced that several of the stamp sets on the dormant list will be retiring as of January 4, 2010.  On that list or retiring stamps is one of my very favorite stamp sets, Branch Out (#113200).  So I wanted to use it one more time before it was gone.  I’m sure I’ll continue to use this one as I just love it, I just may not showcase it any longer on the blog. 

You can see the rest of the retiring stamps at the bottom of this post.

For these cards, I CASEd a card I saw over at SCS by Love to Stamp too.  Because there is no sentiment included on the card, it’s perfect for birthday, Spring, thank you or just because.

Here’s how I did it:

(Note:  my instructions will be fore the green version of the card.  For the blue version, I substituted Ballet Blue card stock for the Old Olive card stock.)

1. On a 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ piece of watercolor paper, stamp the foliage stamp from Branch Out randomly using Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss (retired) and Pretty in Pink Classic Ink.
2. Using a spray bottle, spray a light mist of water onto the stamped image.  This softens the foliage just a bit and gives it that watercolor look.  Let dry completely.
3. Stamp the tree using Chocolate Chip ink and then add the tire swing using Basic Black.  Mount the stamped image onto a piece of  3″ x 4″ piece of Old Olive card stock.
4. Mount a 1-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ strip of pink plaid from the Pawsitively Prints designer paper to a 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Old Olive card stock.  Place 3 silver brads at the top right corner as shown.
5. Randomly stamp the butterfly stamp using Pretty in Pink ink on a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Pretty in Pink card stock.
6. Cut a strip of White Organza ribbon to wrap around the front of the card.  Tie a bow around the ribbon and slide to the left side.  Glue this to the Old Olive card base.
7. Glue the designer paper with the brads into the top left corner leaving a 1/8″ pink border.
8. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the stamped image to card front leaving a 1/8″ pink border around the bottom and right edges as shown.
9. Using the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch, punch a circle from Old Olive card stock.  Punch a circle from designer paper using the 1″ Circle Punch and attach to the Old Olive circle.  Make a loop with a 2-1/2″ piece of Organza ribbon with the ends overlapping a bit.  Flatten out the loop so that the ends are in overlapped in the center bottom and stitch to the card stock circles.  Cinch together the middle of the ribbon and stitch the button on the top.  Glue this to the card front in the bottom right corner as shown.

Now, onto the retiring dormant stamps.  You can view all of the dormant stamps here.  However, below is a list of the ones retiring on January 4, 2010.  You’ll need to get your order in prior to that to get these stamps before they are gone forever.

Happy Stamping!

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Supplies:  (all Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

Stamps:  Branch Out (shown right)
Paper:  Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Ballet Blue card stock, Pawsitively Prints designer series paper, Watercolor paper
Ink:  Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss (retired), Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Accessories:  Silver Brads, White Organza Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, buttons (green button from stash), 1″ and 1-1/4″ Circle Punches, needle & thread (from stash)

Are you ready for the Last Chance List?  On July 1st, the new Stampin’ Up!T catalog will be released.  So in order to make room for the new products coming next month, we need to clear out some of the old.  Here’s a list of the stamp sets that are retiring.  You can also download the list of retiring stamps by clicking here.

Here’s a list of the retiring accessories.  Keep in mind that the accessories are only available while supplies last.  So if there is something you’ve got your eye on, get your order placed quickly.  The quickest way is to order directly online (click shop now in the top right corner).  This list will be updated daily and we’ll try to keep you up to date as well.however, we cannot be responsible if something is sold out already even though it’s still showing on the list.

Also, we have some of the Decor Elements retiring to make room for new and exciting ones.  You can download the Decor Elements Last Chance list here.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Fall-Winter 2008 Retired Stamp Set List

The Fall-Winter 2008 Retired Stamp Set List has been released, so now is the time to fill up your Christmas stockings! From now until January 18th, 2009, you can get 10% off any set on the list.

Be sure to act quick because once they’re retired, they shall never return. Grab your favorites now before they’re gone forever!

Download the lists below:

• Alphabetical Order List
• Numerical Order List
• List showing 10% off Savings

FREE SHIPPING!

From now ’til December 23rd, you can get FREE SHIPPING on any order over $70! You don’t need to do anything to get the savings other than fill up your cart! If you’re ordering online, once you reach $70, shipping automatically becomes FREE!

Keep in mind that to ensure that you receive your holiday orders before Christmas, you need to place your order before Tuesday, December 16th by 11:50pm (MT).