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This is a card we made for Stamp Camp this month, it uses a set from the new catalog called Artistic Etchings. It has some wonderful elements and I can’t wait to play with it some more.

Speaking of the new catalog, I am giving away a little blog candy today. Leave a comment on this post mentioning what you are most excited to see in the new catalog, for a chance to win a FREE COPY as soon as they arrive. I’ll close the drawing on Friday at midnight, CST and announce a winner on Saturday. It is easy to leave a comment, just scroll below my signature and click on the link that shows the number of comments made. Good Luck!

There is still  time to order retiring sets and accessories and don’t forget to check out those products that are 25-50% off! Here is a list of the items that I think make great additions to your stampin’ stuff! I call these my Don’t Miss Picks and these items are not just my favorites, but things that I think are a great value and are those type of items that you will come back to again and again for years to come.

So here we go……You can view these sets by clicking on the last chance link in the sidebar. Click on last chance and then whatever sub category you would like to view. I like to load all the items for easier viewing.

Two items on the 25% off list are the Tea Party and Rich Razzleberry papers and although some of the colors in these offerings are retiring, they will still work wonderfully with colors that are not retiring. I love both of these sets and find myself coming back to them often, so go grab some while it’s on sale and before it’s all gone!

Think Happy Thoughts is a set that I am going to grab before it is gone. It is one that I know I will use again and again. The sayings in a circle format are perfect to use with the circle punches. I use my happy birthday stamp from another set, all the time and these will be a great addition to my stamp library.

Four Square and Only Ovals are two more great sets for the same reasons. A layered punched sentiment can be just the right element on a card.

Enjoy Every Moment and Certified are two great sets for scrapbooking. Both sets have elements you will go to over and over again.

Some of my personal style favorites that I hate to see leave, but will always be in my library are Bloomin Beautiful and Ever After,  both just lovely images that stand on their own and need little other embellishment on the card. Embrace Life is a great versatile floral, it has an Asian feel, but takes on the flavor of several other styles depending on what you pair it with.

Holy Triptych is just about one of the most beautiful Nativity/Christmas sets we have ever had. It’s a must have for your Christmas sets.

The Write Stuff is a great DSP pack for scrapbookers, you get all of those wonderful journaling pieces and some really versatile papers to go along with them.

If you are a Chocolate Chip fan, go scarf up a few accessories in that color. Most of our accessories will be in a select group of colors now and the new expresso color is the brown of choice.

There is so much more to love, but these are just a few of my favorite things, grab your favorites before they are gone for good!

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps: Artistic Etchings
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink and Black Staz On
Paper: Basic Black and Crumb Cake (the paper formerly known as Kraft)
Fun Stuff: Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Basic Black striped grosgrain ribbon

This project has no stamping, but it is such a fun and easy way to spruce up a gift, that I had to share. One of the items that I gave my nephew and his new bride for their wedding was a cake plate with a dome. My friend, Laurie McClary had shown me an adorable cupcake made using wash cloths and packaged up in a cello bag. I got to thinking that our Perfect Settings XL Bigz Die would make quick work of these little cuties! Since I saw that first cupcake, I have seen them decorated in a lot of different ways with all kinds of fun little gifts tucked in.

I cut out the cupcake wrap and then used the Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit to cut the little heart. The DSP is from the Spring Mini Catalog. I rolled up the Wash Cloths and arranged them in the cupcake wrap, which was closed at the back using sticky tape.

I was wondering if it looked enough like a cupcake when my 18 month old grandbaby toddled up and said “mmmmm, I’n bite”. Which translated means, “Hey! That looks like a cupcake!” So, I filled up the cake plate and sealed it up in some cello wrap and tied it up with a ribbon. Fun, Fun!

Stampin’ Stuff

Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP
Fun Stuff: Big Shot, Perfect Settings XL Bigz Die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit

Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 16th-17th and get ready to stamp all weekend!

We will be stamping at the Hampton Inn in Bixby (next to the Spirit Center). Doors will open at 3:00 PM on Friday and we can stamp till 11:00 AM on Sunday.

Fees for this weekend will be a table charge plus any Camp projects you decide to do for the weekend. You can just bring your own projects and work on those if you like. Table fees  will be $25 for the whole weekend, $15 for day and evening on Saturday, or $10 for individual sessions(Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening)

Table fees cover the following…..
Your own spot where you can set up and stamp or scrap all weekend with access to tools, projects ideas and challenges you may not have at home.You may come and go and stay as late as you like, leave your stuff, your spot will be reserved.

Each participant may request 5 sets from my Stamp library to use that weekend.
Use of the following equipment…..
48 colors plus–stamp pads
Craft and other specialty inks
Carl cutter
Cricut electronic cutting machine and cartridges
Big shot and all my dies and embossing tools
Various small stamping tools like my punches, cropadile, crimper, heat gun, layering tools, etc.

There will be a shoebox swap. For those of you who are not familiar with it, instead of bringing already made cards to swap, you bring the supplies for each swap participant to make a card that you design. This will give you several cards to make and take home. Swap #’s will be announced later. Participation in the swap is voluntary.

There will be several project kits available for you to pre-purchase to stamp that weekend if you choose. They will include a Stamp a Stack option, Stamp camp kits and Scrapbook kits (2 page spreads and small book projects) Each kit will have complete directions as well as precut pieces and embellishments to complete each project. The stamps, inks and tools to complete these projects will be available for you that weekend. I will also be doing a supply pre-order for those who need things to work with that weekend. You will need to bring your own projects, paper, adhesives, etc., except for items included in the kit pre-orders. I will be posting project kits to my blog over the next few weeks.

If you are interested in attending, please email me and I will send you a complete e-packet with all of the information. Spots will be limited, so reserve yours right away.

Email me at

Belinda@stampinpad.com

Nbtubby@tds.net

Wow! It’s almost time for a new Catalog and  that means it’s time for the Last Chance Lists! There are a lot of things going away. 100 stamp sets plus Decor Elements items and a loooong list of accessories! The long accessory list is due to the color change over. All of the colors that are retiring are going away and many assortments are being reconfigured for the new colors, which means the current assortments are retiring as well. Some of the Decor Elements and accessories are listed at 25-50% off! Be sure  to check the list for your favorite must haves and some great deals! Click on the pictures below to view the lists in pdf form. Click on the links in my sidebar to go directly to my online store.

My online store will update as accessory inventories are depleted so to get your items reserved in the quickest manner, I suggest you order there. You can still call or email me with your order and I’ll place it for you as quickly as I can. Retiring Stamp sets will be available till the end of June. Get your gotta have’s before they are gone for good!

Stay tuned for some new product sneak peeks!

See the list of retiring stamps!

These items are available only while supplies last!

Check the list for discounts from 25-50% OFF!

Some retiring Decor Elements are 25% OFF!

Here is one of the layouts that will be available for Scrapbook night this Thursday at the community center. You can choose your own title and the eggs could be replaced with punched stars or flowers or another stamped image to suit your pictures. The cost for this layout is $8.50. This is a close up of the eggs, they are covered with micro-beads. Sparkly and pretty.

See two other available layouts here and here. I will be posting another layout this evening or in the morning. Hope you get to attend. Please RSVP if you haven’t already. Remember, you bring your own supplies and there is no structured class. I will bring the supplies for any of the kits if requested by 10:00 AM on Thursday.