Friday Favorites - Retiring Products

I think I'm having a flashback! Just last Friday I was shocked that another week had come and gone! I feel the same about this week, too! How can it already be May?!

All month long I hope to showcase some of my favorite retiring products because beginning June 2nd we'll have a new catalog to drool over! Yes, I am sad to see some great products go...but honestly, I am over-the-moon excited to see what's new! (Which, by the way...I got a sneak peek of the new catalog yesterday! YOU WILL LOVE IT!)

I hope to use many of my retiring stamp sets in my stash for my two card nights this month, as well as *maybe* getting to play with my stamps in my "free time" (ha! we'll see if that one will happen!)

A handful of the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration designers are sharing their favorite retiring items with you today in our Friday Favorites segment on our blog! Come over for a visit to see what others will be sad to see go!

I created this quick and easy card for my Stampin' Up! Team Meeting last Wednesday. We create swaps for one another and this time around our suggested theme was to play with some of the retiring stamp sets. I chose Starburst Sayings. I have to be honest here and say that mostly I am just going to miss the large image from this set, but nonetheless...I'll be sad to see the set go! (psssst...did you know this set is on sale right now? 15% off clear mount and 25% off wood mount!)

The Moonlight DSP Stack I used for the front two panels of each card will not be available in the new catalog, either, but all of the 2014-2016 In-Colors will! My samples use Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, and Hello Honey. I'll keep these colors around for another year. ;)

One of the fun things about this card is that the belly band just slips right off to open the card. Use this "Oh, Happy Day" sentiment for anything...congratulations, birthday, exciting news, etc!

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss
Paper	Hello Honey, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, Moonlight DSP Stack
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Rhinestone Accents
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelits

Have you checked out the retiring list yet?

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It's easy online ordering at heidiboos.stampinup.net

ssink - starburst sayings

I have a fun, but simple card to share with you today!! The gals at SSINK are showcasing the stamp set Starburst Sayings on our blog (be sure to head on over to see more cards using this set!) Starburst Sayings coordinates perfectly with the Starburst Framelit Dies. The great thing about these two products is that you can purchase them together as a bundle...saving yourself 15%! (Clear Mount Bundle - $38.95 / Wood Mount Bundle - $44.95).


I just love the "oh, HAPPY DAY" sentiment. It's perfect for birthdays or any day that deserves celebrating!

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Paper	Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Sweet Taffy DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestones
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Starburst Framelit Dies, Itty Bitty Circle (from retired punch pack)

To help me with my card today I used this week's color combo at Color Throwdown and the Sweet Sunday Sketch. Both of these challenges just jumped out at me and I knew they were perfect for this set! 

ssink one year anniversary - oh happy day!

It's hard to imagine, but the gals over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration are celebrating our ONE YEAR anniversary today! It's been such a fun ride being able to get to know some fellow demonstrators from all over the United States and it was truly a treat to meet many of them at this year's Convention! I have also enjoyed this past year of being inspired and helping to inspire within this group! To celebrate today each of the designers are sharing something just for fun. I created this simple card as a shout out to say OH HAPPY DAY for our one year anniversary!

We are also excited to announce that SSINK now has a Facebook group and Pinterest page! Click HERE to follow us on Pinterest and click HERE to request to join our SSINK Facebook group! We would love to get to know our readers better!

Come on over to see what all 15 other SSINK designers are sharing today...it's a free for all, so you never know what kind of inspiration you're gonna get!

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Garden Green
Paper	Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Gold Soiree Specialty DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pearls
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelits, Circle Framelits, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (hearts)

year end teacher luncheon

Things are super busy around here as I am wrapping up the school year with lots of school volunteer responsibilities, teacher gifts, end of year fun, and four birthday parties for the kids' friends just this week! One of the things I get to help with is the year end teacher luncheon. I partnered with a couple of my neighbors/friends to put on this fun event to bless our teachers. I call the three of us "the dream team" because we each bring something great to the table to get it done...one to help find the caterer (she's a self-proclaimed "foodie") and one who has magic fingers with flowers and an awesome vision for table settings! I come along and fine tune the details and act as a work horse! ;)

Here are just a few things to accent the luncheon tables...

Last day of school for the kids today!!

Summer is HERE!

quick & easy card with a sketch!

I whipped up this card for today's Quick & Easy Cards over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. 

 Of course it was even easier using Freshly Made Sketches 129.

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Tangerine Tango
Paper	Whisper White, Real Red, I Am Me DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adheisve, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestones
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelits, Scallop Dotted Ribbon Border Bunch

SS INK - happy day box

I needed a little sweet treat for a friend's birthday just to let her know I was thinking about her and it was the perfect chance to make a quick box using a simple tutorial by {the always fabulous} Julie Davison. It was just what I needed to whip together this box in a matter of minutes...and with only a 1/2 sheet of cardstock. Be sure to check out Julie's blog for the tutorial (and a video!)

Come visit Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration for more fun with BOXES!!

Tucked inside are matching pink and silver Hershey's Kisses of course!

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush
Paper	Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Kaleidoscope DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adheisve, Stampin’ Dimensional, Sticky Strip, 3/8" Strawberry Slush Ruffled Ribbon
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelits