My Favorite Last Chance Products-Saying Goodbye Is So Hard To Do

Hey Y'all!
I have been MIA for a couple of weeks, but with good excuse....we had a wedding!  Finally, my daughter and her fiance were able to have their big wedding celebration.  I feel like my life has almost been on pause for over a year-we've been planning since last April-and I would find myself saying "when the wedding is over," or "after the wedding." Well, the wedding is over and I hit the reset button!  Anybody else?
Today I wanted to share my favorite Last Chance products, those items that are being discontinued and will no longer be available.  I don't want you guys to miss out, so here they are:

#5-The Starburst Punch

Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00

This is great to use with the 2" Circle Punch for quick and easy layering, as you see in the simple gift tag below.

#4-Stitched Labels Dies

Stitched Labels Dies [146828] $33.00

Y'all know I am crazy about anything stitched, and these are some beautiful dies!

#3-Above The Clouds Bundle

Above The Clouds Bundle [151135] $36.00

This is such a fun set with great sentiments, and that punch is so versatile!

#2-Music From The Heart

Music From The Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set [151674] $17.00

If you are a music lover or know one, you need this set. This set was designed by Million Dollar Sales Achiever Dawn Olchefske (I looked it up to make sure I spelled her name right, and I did! Yay me :) ) I love the piano keys, the piano, how you can make a guitar combining 2 of the stamps, the font, the sentiments...This is one I want to yell at Stampin' Up! "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???" It is definitely staying in my permanent collection.

And finally........drum roll............

#1-Over The Moon

Over The Moon Cling Stamp Set [149331] $20.00

Cows....need I say more.  Well, if your daughter loved cows the way mine does, you would understand. 

So now you know my top favorites, what are yours? And even though saying goodbye is so hard to do, wait til you say hello to the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog!  Don't have one yet?  If you live in the US and don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to send you one!  Just email me at ninamac70@gmail.com with your name and address, and I will get one to you. To order any of these products, all you have to do is click on the product image and it will take you to my online store.  I would love to earn your business, let me know if I can help with any of your crafting needs!

Love,
Nina

Let's Get Hopping Round 31-My Happy Color

Hey Y'all!

Where is the time going?  It seems like our last hop with this amazing group was just a couple of weeks ago!  But I always enjoy sharing projects with these fabulous ladies.  Today there is lots of happiness floating around because we are showcasing our "happy color." And the winner for me is....

Coastal Cabana!  As Dena Rekow over at The Creativity Cave says, "It's the color that let's us know God loves us!"  

Since we all need alot of happiness right now, why stop at our happy color?  You know what else makes me happy....stitching! The Stitched Labels dies and Stitched All Around stamp set were perfect for my project.

In fact, the only thing sad about this is they are retiring...they are available through June 2 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.  So if you love them, get them quick before they are gone

I did want to give Bermuda Bay an honorable mention. I layered the Brights DSP in both colors.  PS, see that gingham?  Something else that make me happy.  :)

I just had to add this project...and here is the story behind it.  The other day I was talking with a customer, and she told me how she loved to make those "Happy Boxes."  I asked how she made them, and she said, "You know, that curvy box die. I call them happy boxes. I give them to everybody!" What a perfect name for the Mini Curvy Keepsake Box, which, happily, is not retiring!  I paired Bermuda Bay cardstock with the Coastal Cabana DSP, and used the sentiment from Meant To Be.

I am putting some chocolate in that Happy Box and giving it and the card to my friend because, well, chocolate makes us both REALLY happy! So what is your happy color?  Let me know in the comments! Now make sure to hop on over to my lovely friend Tracy Bish, and get some more happiness!

My happy place is definitely my craft room.  Not only does it make me happy to create, it also brings so much joy to share what I've created, and, hopefully, bring happiness to someone else.  Stampin' Up! has been encouraging people to #sendsunshine.  That is what I plan to do with these projects, and I hope you are inspired to do the same.  If you live in the US and don't already have a demonstrator, and would like to order products I've used today, click on the links below to go to my online store. If you would like a catalog, please contact me and I will be happy to send you one.   

Product List

Stitched All Around Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151287]

$19.00

Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set

[148626]

$24.00

Stitched Labels Dies

[146828]

$33.00

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies

[150644]

$34.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149613]

$11.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

[124262]

$3.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

2020 Annual Catalog Product Share

Hey Y'all!
The brand new 2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is going live June 3.  I received my preorder yesterday, you can see my unboxing on my Facebook Business Page here.
I am happy to offer again a product share so that you can get samples of lots of new goodies from the catalog.  I also am offering an In-Color Club if you are interested in that.

The first product share is a Paper Share-you will receive 1/4 pack of all of the new DSP, cut into 6x6 pieces.  I will cut the 12x12 packs into 6x12 pieces if you prefer them that way, but there will be extra shipping if it has to ship.  This is a great way to see what all of the paper looks like, and then you can order an entire pack of your favorites.

I am also offering a Ribbon Share.  You will receive 1 or 2 yards of ALL of the new ribbon offered.  Some bolts are 5 yards, some are 10, that is why you will get 1 yard of some and 2 yards of some.

Pool Party Sheer Ribbon-2 yards
Playful Pets Combo Pack-1 yard Real Red Stitched Grosgrain , 2 yards Black/white Baker's twine 
Ornate Garden Combo Pack-1 yard each Old Olive/Terracotta Tile shimmery ribbon
Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon-2 yards
Flowers for Every Season Combo pack-1 yard Just Jade Gingham, 1 Yard Whisper White Faux Linen, 2 yards Misty Moonlight/Silver Baker's Twine
Forever Greenery Trim Combo-1 yard Vanilla Ribbon, 2 yards Gold Trim
Faux Suede Trim-1 yard
Playing With Patterns Combo-1 yard each Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, & Purple Posy (different widths)
Bumblebee Gingham-2 yards

Cost:
Paper Share  $40 if you are local, add $8 for shipping if not
     ***add on In Color (if you aren't participating in the In Color Club and want a sample of the DSP) $3
Ribbon Share $21 local, add $8 for shipping
     ***add on In Color (if you aren't participating in the In Color Club and want a sample of the ribbon) $5
I WANT IT ALL Paper and Ribbon Share-$60 (only pay $8 shipping for both) 

Sign Up and Payment Deadline
June 1
 Send your name and address to ninamac32@hotmail.com and let me know which share you want to participate in.
I have a Loyalty Rewards Card, and each purchase of $25 or more earns you punches, 10 punches and you receive $25 in product.  The paper or ribbon share will earn you 1 punch each, if you do both you receive 2 punches.
Thank you for your business, let me know if you have any questions.
Love,
Nina

In Color Club and New 2020 Annual Catalog

Hey Y'all!
It's almost time for the 2020 Annual Catalog!  Yay!! That means a brand new set of In Colors as well...and boy, are they gorgeous!  The colors (in the order shown in the above picture) are Misty Moonlight, Bumble-Bee, Just Jade, Cinnamon Cider, and Magenta Madness.
I am excited to offer my In-Color Club again this year.  This allows you to get all of the new In Color Items and spread out the purchases without breaking the bank.  Here is what is included each month:

Ink Pad

Refill

1 Pack of Cardstock (24 sheets)

DSP

Bolt of Ribbon

Stampin' Write Marker

Light & Dark Stampin' Blends (except Bumble-Bee, that month you will get your choice of Blends)

2 Flowers For Every Season Memories and More Cards & Envelopes

20 Enamel Dots

 A Handstamped Card from me in your color that month

Cost: $52.00 every month June-October if you are local.

          Add $8 shipping if it needs to be mailed.  

To sign up, e-mail me your name and address to ninamac32@hotmail.com with subject In Color Club by May 31.  You will be billed on the first of every month through Paypal.  If you do not have Paypal, you can mail a check, but I must receive it by the first of each month.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Love,

Nina

Clay Pot Stamping...Stamps Are For More Than Paper Part 2

Hey Y'all!

If you know me personally, you know I love all things crafty.  Being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator helps satisfy that craving, and most of the time I stick to papercrafting. But I love it when I can take my stamps "outside the box". My last blog showed you how I used stamps to paint a birdhouse.  You can see that post here.

Today I wanted to share this project...a clay flower pot I painted using the oh so cute Little Ladybugs stamp set that was a host-only set during Saleabration.

I hated to see this one go. I have always loved ladybugs...well, decorative ones...not necessarily real ones. It may be because they are red, and I am partial to red...see table...You can see a shaker card I made with this set here.

Now some of you could freehand this and it would look amazing.  Not me. I've already shared I can barely draw a stick figure.  This technique works best with open images made for coloring.  Stampin' Up! has lots of those to choose from! (PS, did you know the new catalog is almost out?  Make sure you give me your contact information so I can send you one, if you don't already have a demonstrator.)

I painted the background color first with acrylic paint (the cheap kind from Wally-world.)  Then I added my images.  The first trick is don't put the stamp on a block., just hold it on your fingers. You need it to be flexible to curve around the pot.  I inked up my stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then pressed the stamp to the pot.  Some of the ink didn't transfer, and that is ok. I had enough of the image outline to go by.  

Once you finish painting, you will need to spray the pot with a sealer, especially if you plan to use it outside.  I've put a Gerbera Daisy in mine and placed it on my table by my pool. I hope you enjoyed this project, thanks for stopping by! 

****Edtited*****

I did not think about clay pots being porous.  DO NOT put a plant directly into the pot, put it in a smaller container inside.  Moisture will seep through and mess up the paint underneath.  I learned this the hard way!!! 

I would love to earn your business.  If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and live in the US, contact me and I will send you a catalog.  It is so much fun!  We have products for any level of crafter, from the beginner to the avid. Let me help you out with your crafting needs!

Love,

Nina

Product List

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Little Ladybug Host Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152384]

$0.00