The Retired Stamps and Accessories Lists Are Available

It's almost time for Stampin' Up! to release their new Annual Catalogue for 2016/17 and that means it's time to clear the decks and retire products from the Annual and Occasion's catalogues to make room for the new season of goodies coming June 1, 2016.  

How do you benefit from this house cleaning?  Well you could save up to 50% off on some retiring stamps and accessories that you've had on your wish list, but don't be disappointed by waiting too long.  Check out what's on sale today. This sale runs until May 31st or until supplies are gone.  Lists will be updated daily at 4:00pm (MT).

Retiring List Links: 
Here's the link to a printable PDF list:

Here's the link to a printable EXCEL file:

You can also look at the various stamp sets and accessories that are on sale by going to my ONLINE page.  Also don't forget the Clearance Rack and Weekly Deals (this is the last week). 

Happy Stamping!

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WWC63 - Kath's Color Challenge

Hey stampers, I'm finally back.   Although I've been home for a month now I've been slower than usual getting back into the swing of things on the home front. What that means for me is that I've had very little stamping time with my stamping friends while I take care of business.  

Well, I'm about to change that........drum roll please because I'm challenging myself to get out of my funk, throw off my gloom, grab some ink and stamps and jump back into the stamping world with both feet. How about you, are you with me?  

If you asked me what brought about this change in purpose or enthusiasm, I would have to say it was seeing Kath's Colour Challenge WWC63 on the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge site this week.  Looking at this fabulous colour combo was just the push I needed to get going (along with some gentle prodding by Heidi Weaver). This colour combo makes me feel both calm and happy and that means I'm in a good space.  

How about you, how are you affected by colour?  I'd love to hear what combinations warm your heart or whatever emotion they bring to you.  

Here's the challenge:

Here's My Card:  

I actually loved making this card so much that I decided to make a set of them and a holder so I could give it away as a gift.  Here's the rest of the ensemble:

This is a folder I made to hold the 5 gift cards and envelopes made with 3 x 5 note cards.  The base is Blushing Bride followed by layers of Watermelon and Pear Pizzazz card stock.  

The So Saffron layer was embossed with the Lovely Lacey EF and I used another piece of So Saffron to frame the Whisper White layer which was adhered with dimensionals.  The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz.  

This is the inside of the card holder.  It holds five envelopes and 5 note cards with ease.

Although the stamped layer is exactly the same for each of the five note cards, I chose to mount the stamped layer on coloured card stock before adhering to the note card.  There are 2 each of Pear Pizzazz, Watermelon Wonder and So Saffron.  

The colouring was done with a blender pen and markers.  The blossom image was stamped in Momento Black Ink.  The small yellow flowers were stamped in So Saffron and some leaves were drawn onto them in Pear Pizzazz.  The dots image was also stamped in Pear Pizzazz.  Watermelon Wonder Sequins were glued to each of the small flowers. 

In this picture you can see the five cards and one of the matching envelopes. 

Supplies:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron and Blushing Bride
Ink:  So Saffron, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Momento Tuxedo Black
Markers:  So Saffron, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride 
Stamp Set:  Birthday Blooms 
Accessories:  Big Shot, Trimmer, Lovely and Lacey Embossing Folder, Sequins
Dimensionals, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Blender Pen, Tom Bow Glue , Note Cards and Envelopes

Birthday Blooms is only available in the Occasions Spring catalogue until May 31st, 2016.  

Thanks for coming to look at my cards and I hope you'll leave a comment to let me know how you like this gift set.  

Happy Stamping
Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Addendum:  

Just a note to say that I was thrilled to hear that I "Rocked the Watercooler" and was the winner of this week's colour challenge.  Thanks to everyone who nominated me and a special congrats to Julie Gearinger and Heather Hopson who were honourable mentions with their stunning cards. 

Last Chance for Sale-A-Bration 2016

What is the saying "All Good Things Must Come To An End"?  Well that is certainly what will be happening in just 7 1/2 hours Pacific Time when Sale-A-Bration 2016 ends.   

If you still want to get any of the lovely stamps or products that are being offered free from the SAB 2016 catalogue this is definitely your last chance. Just order $60.00 in product from either the Annual Catalogue or the Occasions Spring Catalogue and you can get one FREE Sale-a-bration product.  

Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stamping Spot 

New Items Feb 16 to Mar 31 ~ Sale-a-Bration

It's A New Way to Sale-a-brate!

It's the day after a long weekend and what better way to get off to a brand new start than to check out what's new with Stampin' Up!s 2016 Sale-a-bration!  While I'm super sorry to see the items from pages 16-19 retired so early from this year's Sale-a-bration, however I  can tell you I'm pretty sure you're going to love these new additions just as much.  

 

Metallic Glitter Tape Order #141020

 

With this FREE Sale-a-bration offer you get 3 rolls of metallic glitter tape in gold, silver and white 5 yards in each roll.  Here's some tips on how to use it.

Party Pants Stamp Set Comes in Wood or Clear Mount Styles:

Who doesn't like birthday stamps?  After all we all need them and you know you can never have enough balloon stamps or sayings.  With this FREE Sale-a-bration offer you have a choice of either a 12 piece rubber stamp set in Wood Mount (141324) or a Clear Mount set(141327).  This set is available in French and coordinates with the Balloon Bouquet punch seen on page 13 of the Occasions Catalogue

 

Pedal Pusher Stamp Set Order #141312 

You'll have loads of fun with this 11 piece two-step photopolymer stamp set. Here's a video with some great ideas for using it. 

Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot