CCMC561 Southern Serenade

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com. This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

I think this stamp set - Southern Serenade - is the retiring stamp set that I'm going to miss most. I had to give it one last spin before it's gone forever. The flowers are so pretty, and easy to colour, and I just love the lacy background stamp. I've also used the sentiments in this set to death. They seem to fit perfectly on just about every card I make, and work really well in circle punches too. For some extra 'oomph', I cut out 3 of the flowers for this card, and raised them on mini dimensionals. I used Blender Pens and ink to colour them.

My background piece is from the Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper. I ran it through the Big Shot with the Garden Trellis embossing folder. This is also retiring, so grab it while you can. To really bring out the design, I gently swiped it with my Whisper White Craft ink pad. 

The finishing touch is some Braided Linen Trim...happily this is hanging around, and will be in our new Catalogue!

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page

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Paper Pumpkin is Here!

The day has come! The Hugs from Shelli Paper Pumpkin kit is available for purchase now! The exact contents of the kit is a surprise—but we do know that it is elegant, beautiful and one of a kind. If you’re a fan of all things Stampin’ Up!, you won’t want to miss this global, limited-time exclusive.
These kits will move fast, and they’re only available while supplies last.

What is Paper Pumpkin?
Paper Pumpkin is coming to Australia! In the US, it is a subscription service, where a new kit is delivered to your door every month. Although we aren't getting the subscription, we do have a chance to join in the fun with a one-off kit in May. Shelli Gardner, board chair and cofounder of Stampin’ Up!, has partnered with Paper Pumpkin to create a limited edition, nature-focused, Shelli-inspired kit.  
The look and feel of this kit is all Shelli. It’s elegant and feminine, and full of beautiful natural details. And the box it comes in? There's no way that's going in the recycling bin!

The Paper Pumpkin kit can be ordered from the 15th May (#152032) for $37.00 (+shipping and handling)

The Shelli kit from Paper Pumpkin includes the following:

• An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else
• One Classic Stampin’ Spot® from our Classic ink collection
• Paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs)
• 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes
• Adhesives and embellishments for all 12 cards

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colours: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock (new In Color!), Soft Suede and Very Vanilla



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It's Blog Hop Time Again!

  

Welcome once again to the Stampers Anonymous Team Blog Hop! Our theme this month is Retiring Items.

My first thought when I heard about the theme was 'Lovely as a Tree'. It's been around nearly as long as I have (I've been a Demonstrator since May 2006 and it first made an appearance in our 2007-8 Annual Catalogue). But, it's time to say goodbye to this Old Timer (the stamp set, not me!!).

I was inspired by the sunset from my Stamp Room window for this card. I made my sunset using Sponge Brayers on Glossy cardstock (this is also retiring). I used So Saffron, Night of Navy and Poppy Parade. I stamped the trees in Black Stazon ink, and then masked off the top, so I could sponge the ground in black.

I stamped my sentiment (from another retiring tree set, Sheltering Tree) in Versamark ink on Basic Black cardstock, sprinkled with Copper Embossing Powder, and heat set. I added a Copper Leaves Trinket, and a Linen Thread bow for embellishment (happily, these are both hanging around).

My background paper is from the Classic Garage Paper Pack (also retiring). It was a little too grey, so I darkened the tone by swiping my Black inkpad across it.

Make sure you check out what everyone else has made with Retiring Items. You can make the complete circuit and see all the lovely creations by following the links at the end of each post.

Well, that’s all from me. Thanks for stopping by! Click on the button below to move to the next stop:

If you happen to lose your way here’s a list of all the participants:

1. Nikki Stalker
2. Marelle Taylor (you are here!)
3. Kylie Page
4. Kerry Bunting
5. Sharon Wilson
6. Elizabeth Yager
7. Juanita Chong


If you'd rather go in the other direction, you can click here:

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Product List

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $39.00	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $43.00	A4 Glossy White Cardstock [144241] $13.50	Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148482] $19.25
Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00	Leaves Trinkets [146343] $14.00	Linen Thread [104199] $8.75	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $8.75

All my Love Again!

 

Here's another version of the customer thank you card I showed you last week. 

I used another pattern from the All my Love Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalogue. This paper will be retiring with the Occasions Catalogue, so grab it while you still can! The stamp set I've used for the sentiment is called Another Wonderful Year and it is also retiring. It contains sentiments for just about every occasion.

For embellishment, I punched out a flower and leaf from the DSP using the (also retiring!) Bitty Blooms Punch Pack.

Here are both cards together:

Which one do you like best?


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Product List

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $19.25	Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146695] $54.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Bitty Blooms Punch Pack [148532] $40.00
Lovely Lipstick A4 Cardstock [146993] $14.75	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $14.75	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $13.00

CCMC560 Petal Palette for Mother's Day

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

This was a difficult card to make. Sunday is Mother's Day here in Australia and it will be my first Mother's Day without my Mum. I made this card for my lovely Mother-in-law and poured all my love into it.

 

I used the retiring Petal Palette stamp set. I just love this set and will be sad to see it go. I inked up the rose image with my markers and then watercoloured with a Blender pen and ink. The sentiment is from the Strong and Beautiful stamp set in the Occasions Catalogue. I also used 2 sets of Designer Series papers from the Occasions Catalogue - Gingham Gala and Beautifully Detailed Laser-cut paper.

 

Can you spot a new colour on this card? My colour combo is Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist and Purple Posy. Purple Posy is a brand new In Color - coming in the new Catalogue on June 4. It's such a soft, pretty shade that you're going to be seeing a lot more of! Sadly, Lemon Lime Twist is leaving us. Even though we have a few shades of green, I'm really going to miss the vibrancy of this tone.

 

I hope you like my card, and hopefully my Mother-in-law will too! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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All My Love Thankyou

At the end of every month, I like to send out thank you cards to my lovely customers who have shopped through me.

This month I've used some lovely Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalogue called All my Love. I made my cards using a variety of different sheets, but I think this one was my fave!

This paper will be retiring with the Occasions Catalogue, so grab it while you still can! The stamp set I've used for the sentiment is called Another Wonderful Year and it is also retiring. It contains sentiments for just about every occasion.

Once I'd put it together, I still felt my card needed a little something, so I punched out a flower and leaf from the DSP using the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack. I'm a bit sad that these little punches didn't make it into our new Annual Catalogue. I love popping a little flower on my projects.

If you have eagle eyes, you might be able to spot a new In Color on my card. I couldn't resist adding a little strip of Rococo Rose...it matches this paper perfectly!



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Product List

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576] $19.25	Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146695] $54.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Bitty Blooms Punch Pack [148532] $40.00
Lovely Lipstick A4 Cardstock [146993] $14.75	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $13.00

You're Invited!

Creativity is Calling! Next month I will be hosting an Annual Catalogue Launch Party Open House! If you live in or around Sydney, I'd love to see you. Here are the details:

  When: Saturday 8th June

Time: 2pm - 5pm

(pop in anytime, stay for a minute or an hour, it's up to you)

Address: 27 Ryan St Dundas Valley

Cost: FREE!

Come along and join me for some afternoon tea and be inspired by our beautiful new Annual Catalogue. I will have lots of items on display, and you'll be able to see the new products in action. It's the perfect way to kick-start your stamping mojo!

You can pick up your copy of the Brand New Catalogue, there will be lots of special offers, plus you can join in a make-and-take or two and have a chance to win a Lucky Door Prize.

Don't miss out on this fabulous afternoon. Bookings are essential, and places are limited so RSVP by June 1 to mail@marelletaylor.com. You are welcome to bring a friend or two, or three! Please let me know their name/s at the time of booking.

PLACES ARE LIMITED, SO BOOK IN NOW!


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CCMC559 Eclectic Layers

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com. This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

 

I decided to pull out a few old favourite stamp sets for this challenge. I used 3 stamp sets on this card and they are all retiring - Oh So Eclectic, Another Wonderful Year (for the sentiment) and Touches of Texture (for the background spatters).

 

I don't use a lot of Real Red (except at Christmas), but when I do use it, I always really like the result. I really should pull it out more often. Doesn't it look fantastic with Lemon Lime Twist (Retiring In Color - I'm definitely going to miss this colour!)

 

I also used some Retiring DSP on this card, from the 6"x6" Regals Stack. For embellishment, I popped on a few little Rhinestones. I used the Eclectic Layers dies (retiring) and also the Leaf Punch (not retiring, thank goodness - I use this one a lot!).

 

I CaSEd this card from one of the samples in our new Catalogue. That's one of my favourite parts about having a new catalogue - all the inspiration it provides!

 

I hope you like my card! Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page

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Everything is Rosy!

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is the first product offering of this kind, and it's just stunning! It's not featured in the new Catalogue, and is only available while stocks last. You cannot buy the items in the Medley individually - only as a bundle. The colours in this suite are just stunning - Night of Navy, Melon Mambo and Rose Gold.

It will be available from May 1-31 (while stocks last)

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

• Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
• Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
• Printed die cuts—2 sheets
• Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
• Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
• Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon— 9.1 m
• Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic–Edge Ribbon— 9.1 m
• Rose Gold Shimmer Paint— 15 ml 

The Everything is Rosy Product Medley (#150059) is $139

 

This is the stamp set:

See it in action in the video:

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Giant Craft Sale!

Mark it in your diaries! Our Annual Craft Sale is happening again on Saturday 22nd June. Note the new time - we are having an afternoon time slot this year. If you arrive early, you will find a Martial Arts Class instead of Craft Bargains!

There will be 16 of us, with tables full of Retired Stampin' Up! stamps, inks, tools, papers and embellishments. We are busy cleaning out our cupboards in preparation, and have lots of products in need of a good home. Everything will be priced to sell, so there will be lots of bargains to be had!

Hope to see you there!

 
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