Here It Is..The Last Chance List

Are you excited???? I know I am! Its time to retire products from the catalog!

Last Chance List for 2010

Happy Memorial Day Stampers,

The Last Chance List will be posted here tomorrow, June 1, 2010.

Last chance items are all goodies that sorrowfully did NOT make it to the new 2010-2011 catalog.

Once they are gone they will no longer be available.

The Accessory Last Chance List will be while supplies last.

Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Pansy Candle Favors

Wedding season is here and if you need an expensive favor, bridal shower door prize, or table setting this little candle is for you.  I bought  them at Dollar Tree.  Used the Island Oasis DSP cut 12" L x 1 1/2" W for the wrap.  Punched Butterfly Punch so each would have 2, spritzed them down, applied ink refill (I tried to dry with a hair dryer and I actually had butterflies flying across my kitchen!!) and then rolled with a wooden skewer that you find in the grocery store .  I decided you should let them dry overnight before punching hole through to add brad as they are quite fragile (like the flower itself).  Then using a black marker draw pansy vein look, add brad to both pansy and wrap.  Attach wrap with double sided tape.  And Voila you have a nice favor that all will like and looks like you spent a fortune on it.  I hope you enjoy and Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette
             

Think Popsicle Time

It's the unofficial start to Summer.  So what better way to relax on a hot July day then with a Popsicle.   This design was in the latest Cardmaker Magazine and simple to make.  All you need is a corner rounder, cardstock, ribbon, scallop punch, and popsocle sticks.

The first one used SU Close to Cocoa and Whisper White Cardstock.  Use the Scallop Punch in corner like you have taken a bite.  I added my own little flare by adding the WW in that corner to make it look like vanilla ice cream inside.  Chocolate Chip Ink to stamp on the Birthday Bliss sentiments.   Attached to front the sentiment with Vanilla Hodgepodge. Added ribbon and then spritzed with the new Vanilla Smooch, also in the Summer Mini to give them a frosty, just out of the freezer look  .

The second made to look like my favorite popsicle, Dreamsicle.  Only difference used the new Tropical Party Stamp and Island Oasis DSP found in the Summer Mini.  Apricot Appeal CS and More Mustard Ink.

      So set back and enjoy!  Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Thinking About Becoming An SU Demostrator? Now Is The Time With This $99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion

Potential recruits could get some of our new products in June and be prepared to hit the ground running in July? Now you can with our special Mini Starter Kit!

From June 1-30, your customers and hostesses can become demonstrators for just $99 when they purchase a special $99 Mini Starter Kit. This limited-time kit contains over $180 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies. None of the products in the Mini Starter Kit are retiring this year; plus, new recruits will get a box of 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogs in July!

Pansy Candle Jar Wrap--#2 Flutter By Wednesdays #110

My creative juices were at work.  Again getting ready for Saturday.  I ran across this jar candle and wanted to take it with me but you know us SU people,of course, I had to decorate it!!!  Using a scrap of Pretty in Pink cardstock I stamped with Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink the Dream du Jour Stamp Set butterflies and colored in with SU's watercolor pencils.  The pansies were made using the The Butterfly Punch, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry Ink Refills with a brad in the center.  Aren't they cute? You can see this how to video on DOstamping.typepad.com. 
I hope you enjoy.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette 
    

Flutter By Wednesday #110

The challenge this week is flowers and butterflies.  I am doing a Spring Carnival this Saturday at William Byrd Middle School from noon til 4:00 so if you are in that area please stop in.  I needed something to put my door prize pens and business cards.  I always try to go in the local Goodwill store to see what they have, I have found a lot of stuff to use for storage of my SU supplies, Ifound this cute little wooden holder for 70 cents.  I thought I will go home and embellish it a little with some SU!!  Of course.  Using scraps, KEEP YOUR SCRAPS THEY ARE VALUABLE. Using Cottage Wall DSP which has both flowers and butterflies, I traced the front of the shelves and adhered with double sided tape (I couldn't get anything else to stick), the butterflys are the Butterfly Embosslit, and scraps from are the Scallop Oval and the Large Oval punches I hope you enjoy.

Happy Stampin" until we stamp together again, Lynette          

Holiday and Occasions Mini Catalogs-Your Missed Item Might Still Be Available

With all the new mini catalogs in addtion to our BIG Idea Book I know it can get a little confusing (even for me) as to which catalog has the stamp set you wanted to order, which are still available, and which have been retired.  I have posted a sidebar on which you can click to see what has been carried over from both the Holiday and Occasions Minis.  I hope this helps you. 

FYI..the retiring colors are going fast! Take a quick paper/ink inventory and if you need to restock remember I am just a mouse click away.  You can see what colors are being retired on my sidebar.    

Another newsbreak, on June 1st the retiring stamp set list will be coming out and I will post it here for you.         

You can email yor order at hiddenforeststamping@gmail.com or place your order yourself online with the BIG book and then shop now at the top of the page. If you have any questions, email me and I will do my best to answer them for you.    

It's 5 O'clock Somewhere

Make it a hurricane..you can tell I love Alan Jackson!!! OK, I cased this from Gretchen Barron's blog.  This is using the Tropical Party Stamp Set, the Island Oasis Designer Paper in the new Summer Mini Catalog, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Tempting Turquoise cardstock and Classic Ink.  The saying on the circles are punched from 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and  stamped with the Think Happy Thoughts Stamp Set.  So Saffron Grosgrain Striped ribbon and linen thread finish it off.  It looks harder than it was to make.  

Layer 1- 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 " folded in half
Layer 2- 4" x 5 1/4"
Layer 3- 2" x 4" attach with adhesive and put ribbon around the seam
Layer 4- 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" attach with Stampin' Dimensionals
Layer 5- 2" x 2 1/4" add bow and tag
Layer 6- Inside 4" x 5 1/2" stamp corner

 So party hardy but be responsible and don't drink and drive. Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette

A Freshman's Card

This is so cool!!  I did a workshop several weeks ago and the hostess had never stamped before.  She and her mother had previously attended one at my church, ordered the Country Living Stamp Set that was in the Occasions Mini and got hooked...it is addicting.  She booked a workshop where she had a good turn out and got a booking.  The next week I went to the mailbox where I found this cute little thank you card she had made.  The paper is from the Country Living and the stamp she used is the Country Morning hostess set I had given to her as a Hostess gift.  The watercolor pencils are Crayola from Michaels (and she apologized for that) and not having a punch she cut the edges by hand.  I was so proud.  It shows that you don't have to be creative and that anyone can do this.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

STAMPIN' SISTERS IN CHRIST CHALLENGE #35--ISAIAH 40:8

I love vintage card and paper and this card fits.  The wonderful Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week wants a flower somewhere on it and is based on the scripture of Isaiah 40:8.  This card is on page 27 of the Occasions Mini (just a reminder  which by the way ends the 30th) in Shelli's Collection.  I hope you enjoy this card.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Hummingbird with Watercolors-Stampin' 411 #146 & Stampin' 411 Color #118

I am not to pleased with this card.  It is working for 2 challenges: the sketch is Stampin' 411 & the color scheme Stampin' 411 Color Inspiration.  These are colors that I am not really fond of and  never used before, especially not together, so this challenge made me challenge myself as well.   Using More Mustard as the base (I also used my new Big Shot-practice run), 2nd and 4th layers are Creamy Carmel was punched with the Scallop Trim Border, 3rd layer is Garden Green, and 5th is Ruby Red.  Using SU's Spring Song Stamp Set then coloring in with SU's Watercolor Pencils that I just received and then going over the stamped image with a small wet artist brush, let dry and then assemble.  The ribbon is SU's Whisper White Taffeta.  I hope this looks better to you then to me.   Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette                   

From The Heart

OK, I cheated a little here on this card-but it is so springy!! It is from  SU's Simply Sent Card Selection page 170-#115704 $42.95 in the BIG Idea Book.  For all you people out there who says they are not crafty this set is for you; this is the way to get started.  It comes with everything you need to make 8 cards, the stamp set, Aqua Brush (which gives a watercolor effect), 3 Stampin' Spots Inks (Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, and Chocolate Chip), 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Stampin'  Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, and Very Vanilla 4 1/4"x4 1/4" envelopes.  All cardstock is prefolded and precut for you.  Very easy to follow instructions are enclosed.  The kit will make 10 cards in 2 different designs.  
I hope this little card set will get you started..have fun with it..
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette
         

NEW COLORS!!! BUT A FOND FAREWELL TO SOME FAVORITES

Stampin' Up! just announced some exciting news.  IT'S COLOR RENOVATION!!! 5 new colors will be introduced (that's right 5) and in doing so I am sad to say 10 of our favorites will be retired. But they are bringing back some favorites from the past.  And they are revamping the color collections!!

5 NEW COLORS ARE: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Crase, and Early Espresso

10 RETURNING COLORS ARE: Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Red Riding Hood, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, and Wild Wasabi

RETIRING COLORS ARE: Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Lavendar Lace, Almost Amyethst,  Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Brillaint Blue, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Green Galore, Gable Green, Barely Banana, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, Only Orange, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, and Going Gray

If you like any of these retiring colors stock up now as they will be gone soon!

These awesome new colors will be available to everyone with the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book comes out in July...BUT if you are a demostrator you get to order them early!!!!  Not a demostrator contact me about joining my team!!!!

It's Flutter By Time #103

This week Flutter by Wednesday wants colors of blue, green, and white with butterfly.  I made this cute little post it note card Monday night at our SU demo group meeting.  The colors are Taken with Teal, Certain Celery and Whisper White.  Used the Scallop Circle and Scallop Trim Border Punches.  Whisper White 1/4 Grosgrain ribbon and the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set.  This not only cute to give as a gift but to leave on your desk at work.
I hope you enjoy, & happy stamping until we stamp again, Lynette
     

Corey's Pirate Birthday Card

I have to order something for young men.  My nephew is turning 11 on April 7th and we are doing his birthday this weekend (did not know this until Thursday night). NO CARD!! NO STAMPS!! So I whipped this up today using SU's Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock.  The clipart is from the website Kid's Turn Central which I hand cut out (like old fashioned paper dolls).  The top picture is the outside and the bottom is the inside.  I will better prepared for the young men in the family next time.
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette    
  

Clean & Simple--Stampin' 411 Color #116, SSC #31, & FBW #102

OK, March has come and gone belive it or not and what a crazy month it was.  As you can see have been away from my blog for awhile doing some Spring cleaning.  So time to regroup.  This simple (SSC #31 Clean & Simple) little card is working for 3 three challenges.  The color choice is Stampin' 411 #116 (SU's Cardstock Basic Black, Regal Rose, Old Olive, & Rose Red).  The stamp set is SU's Hello Again in Basic Black Classic ink and the ribbon is from the Occasions Mini (which ends April 30th) Old Olive Taffeta.  The button is one I had here at the house.  And of course, don't forget the little butterfly in the corner!!! 
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette     
Challenges:
Stampin' 411 #116: Colors
Stampin' Sisters in Christ #31: Clean & Simple for Psalm 51:7-10
Flutter By Wednesday #102: Butterfly
All products are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted             

Birthday Bliss-The Pink Elephant #56 & Stampin' 411 Color #13

This is the last one for today and works for 2 challenges.  The colors are for Stampin' 411 Color #13 (use Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa, and More Mustard) and The Pink Elephant was to use green.  I thought these colors were very masculine so I made this for my brother's b'day in April.  The stamp is from SU's Birthday Bliss set and Old Olive Classic Ink.  The ribbon is 5/8" Satin Old Olive from Shelli's Signature Collection in the Occasions Mini. I hope you enjoy.
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette     

Tinkerbell Butterfly-Flutter By Wednesday #99

This card should get you in the Spring mood...I love this paper.  It is SU's Sweet Pea Designer Set from the Occasions Mini.  It has so many butterfly designs--LOVE IT!!!!  I digress..this card is for Flutter By Wednesday which is to use colors purples, yellows, and orange kinda of like Tinkerbell picture on their blog.  I attached the designer paper to Whisper White Cardstock, the ribbon  is from Shelli's Signature Collection again from the Occasions Mini 5'8" Satin Pretty in Pink.  The white flower on the bow is from a package of vintage like buttons from Joann's Fabrics.  I hope you enjoy this fluttery card.

Happy Stmapin' until we stamp again, Lynette 

Dad's Bookmark-Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #28

Took time off to try to clean my messy house-challenges take over your days!!!!!  The snow has finally melted and ground dried so maybe my floors will stay clean.  This one is for Stampin' Sisters in Christ and it was free reign and to remember that God gave us a gift (no matter how good or bad we think we are) based on the scripture of Colossians 3:17.  So we are going to celebrate my Dad's b'day on Saturday and to go along with his gift I made this little bookmark (my gift) to tuck inside because like me he loves to read.  Using SU's Textured Paper Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper Patterns III (Hostess Set) for the bottom.  The fish and bird are from SU's retired set Backwoods stamped in Classic Basic Black and Old Olive.  The ribbon is from Shelli's Signature Collection from the Occasions Mini 5/8" Satin Old Olive.            

Happy Stampin' unitl we stamp again, Lynette