Coming & Going

First, this is sort of a "goodbye" to the current catalog. I like this Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set - a current Hostess set that I am glad I preordered last summer when this catalog was coming out! Also, the paper and ribbon are Mellow Moss. Mellow Moss is a great green color that I never really used until now. I am working on an order for somewhat generic cards in greens, browns, white/ivory and purple. So I pulled out some of my unused greens and have come to like this one. I am a little disappointed there's no soft/elegant green to replace it. Oh well. (If YOU like this color or other colors on the retiring list you'd better act NOW.)

Supplies:

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: 3/8" Mellow Moss taffeta ribbon, Buttons Latte (Chocolate Chip), crochet thread

Tools: Scallop Edge punch

Next, we have a tribute to current and upcoming sets and colors. July 1st marks the date for ordering from the new catalog. This card used Wild Wasabi (green) which was a former In Color making a comeback and landing in our main color collections. Also, this showcases our purples that are hanging around - Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant. Perfect Plum is practically a perfect purple. :) However, some are quite disappointed to see the others: Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum -- I think that's all of them -- head out the door never to return. (Again, you better order quickly if you want to stock up on these colors!) Anyway, I used 3 sets: Watercolor Trio (in our Summer Mini catalog) in the 1st and 3rd squares; Because I Care (a Level 1 Hostess set in the upcoming catalog) in the square furthest to the right); and the For All You Do butterfly. I love the texture on a background piece like this. It gives it some oomph in a simple, understated and easy way. The green square is from an old Patterns Pack. I love that it matches the images in the Texturz plate, but it can be switched out with a Wild Wasabi Designer Series Paper from the new catalog.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Watercolor Trio, For All You Do, Because I Care

Ink: Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, Elegant Eggplant

Paper: Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi (cardstock and DSP), Whisper White

Embellishments: Brads Filigree

Tools: 1 1/4" Square punch, Big Shot, Texturz Plates: Backgrounds 4, butterfly was cut out with Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping at my blog today! Contact me by June 30th to place an order for the retiring items. Contact me after July 1st to order NEW stuff!

I just want to show some cards made with a few of the retiring sets - so you see what you'll be missing when they're gone!! There are a few other sets (which you could check out at splitcoaststampers) retiring that you might think twice about: Holly Jolly Christmas, Cute & Cuddly, Garden Whimsy, Four Square and Very Thankful. But different sets may stick out to you that I hardly glanced at. Just be sure to check the lists (see next post down) and claim you must-haves before they're unavailable!

Just Baseball, Sporting

A Little Birthday Cheer

A Little Birthday Cheer

Just Baseball, Sporting

Embrace Life

One of a Kind (flowers only)

Little Flowers

Bitty Birthday

Embrace Life

Embrace Life, One of a Kind

Little Flowers

Close as a Memory

Little Flowers

Just Baseball, Just Basketball, Just Football, Sporting

Just Football

I only titled with sets that are retiring. Other sets used are simply not noted!

COLOR MY WORLD!!!!

I have extremely exciting news! Stampin' Up! has announced a color overhaul that will launch with the new catalog July 1st.

Remember In Colors from the last 2 years that were so awesome.... Some of your favorites are returning! Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point are all back! Current In Colors that we would say farewell to this coming June are STAYING: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry (love that one) and Soft Suede.

They are bringing in fresh new colors as part of the core colors: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze. These will be so much fun to play with (I can't wait to get them!).

Here is the complete list of colors/color collections:

There will be 5 new In Colors in July. They will stay "In" for TWO years. And next year they will introduce another set of 5 In Colors (after this first year there will always be 10 In Colors). So, while there will be fewer core colors, they are increasing the options with more In Colors that will be available twice as long.

Lastly, they will be retiring 30 colors. If there's a color you shed a tear for (for me, it's Cameo Coral), we can get you a few packs of card stock and a reinker. By the time you use up that stock you will have found a new color or two to love in it's place, I'm sure!

Give me a call or an email or leave a comment if you want to stock up on any of these colors!