Stamp Camp and Goodbye to some old favourites

I am so excited to be blogging again! I have so much to tell you! I have recently returned from an absolutely amazing Stamp Camp which was organised by my absolutely gorgeous upline Marelle Taylor. I spent 3 whole days stamping, chatting and deliriously giggling with friends into the wee hours of each morning. Marelle had organised THE most unbelievable weekend for 40 lucky ladies in the NSW Hunter Valley. The theme was of course "The Olympics" and there were 5 challenges to enter: Gold, Silver & Bronze Challenge, Green and Gold Challenge, The Olympic Rings Inspiration Challenge, Christmas Challenge and the Name Tag challenge. I was fortunate enough to win A Gold and Silver Medal for two of my challenges, and yes, I was tempted to wear my medals into the airport to get a first class flight home, but resisted the temptation, I hear people have been sent to "special hospitals" for trying such a trick! Hee Hee! I will post some of my entries in the challenges in future posts (some stamp sets I used have not yet been released).

Speaking of new releases, there are some gorgeous Christmas sets coming in the new catalogue, yes, I've seen it! These are the benefits of being a stamping up demonstrator.
Though I must say I'm really sad that so many Christmas stamp sets are retiring. I so love Christmas, it's probably the thing I tend to collect the most of Christmas stamp sets and embellishments (o.k, I know that can't be true, yes I probably have just as many owl, girl, boy and flower things too!). But lets face it, Christmas is such a special time of year for everyone who celebrates it and yes that is TOTALLY me! Today I am going to show you some lovely cards I designed for a recent Christmas Stamp-a-Stack class.

Stamping Up! products used in this class: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla cardstocks, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze Stampin' Pads, Baroque Motifs, Tree Trimmings, Welcome Christmas and  Dasher stamp sets, 5/8 Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (ALL RETIRING on 31.8.12 so if you still want to order, get in quick! There's only 2 days to go), Clear Rhinestones & pearls, Petals-a-plenty Textured Impressions embossing folder & Big Shot machine, snail, sticky strip and Stamp-a-magig.
I'll be back soon.
Until then, ink those claws up!
Joelle

So Sad!

I am sick! -YUCK! I wonder if it's due to my sad state saying farewell so many well loved Stampin' Up! Products????? You know, my body has become so run down just knowing that I will be saying "goodbye" to some of my favourites, that I have become physically ill? Or it could just be that time of year with so many bugs floating around the many places that I visit each day, each week with small and large children!

Sadly, products are continuing to disappear. The stampin' frenzy is well under way!
Here is the updated list of SOLD OUT stock:

Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Concord Crush Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Concord Crush A4 Cardstock
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Ink refill
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink refill
Blushing Bride A4 cardstock
More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker
3/16" Gold Brads
Dotto Refill
Stack n Store Containers
Stampin' Scrub Replacement Pads
Card Stock A4 Confetti White
Circle Scissor Plus Replacement Blades
Stamp Set Wood Christmas Greetings
Stampin' Scrub Replacement Pads
5-petal flower punch
Color Caddy Extender Kit
Stampin' Around Wheel Storage - Standard size
Short and Sweet wooden stamp set.

It is so sad to see them going so quickly, there are so many of my favourites retiring this year. My "In" cupboard will be looking rather bare, if I must say so myself (not for too long - I HOPE!)
Yours in teary, germy  ink,
Joelle

Products disappearing at a rapid rate!

Well, like I said you have to get in quick when Stampin' Up! are retiring products. The list has only been up for a week and already, many products have disappeared, never to be seen again. It's just like the add says, "Going, Going, GONE", that's exactly what has happened!
Here is the list of SOLD OUT products:
* Christmas Greetings wooden stamp set
* Blushing Bride Ink Refill
* Concord Crush Ink Refill
* Pear Pizzazz Ink Refill
* Poppy Parade Ink Refill
* Blushing Bride A4 cardstock
* More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker
* Confetti White A4 cardstock
* 3/16" Gold Brads
* Dotto Refill
* Crimper
* Stampin' Scrub Replacement Pads
* Circle Scissor Plus Replacement Pads
* Stack and Store Containers

Below is a recent class I had for my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack in July, using the lovely Season of Joy stamp set (it too is being retired).  

Stampin' Up! Products Used: Season of Joy stamp set (pg 25 of current catalogue - retiring) Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White cardstock, Snail, Stampin' Dimensionals, Real Red satin Ribbon, Scalloped Oval, large oval, 1/2" circle punches.

If there is anything on the retirement list that you would like to order, please call or email me ASAP as products are selling out on a daily basis. Here's the retirement list links:
Retiring Stamp Sets
Retiring Accessories
Yours in Ink,
Joelle

Well, it's that sad time of year again, where we say goodbye to many well-loved products from the Stampin' Up! Catalogue. It is also the time to check the list and see if there is anything you "cannot do without". Don't forget to thoroughly check both the stamp set list and the massive accessories list carefully, because once they are sold out they are gone forever.
Here's the links:
Retiring Stamp Sets
Retiring Accessories
Call or email me ASAP if there is something you are after, as stock tends to sell VERY fast, I don't know all these craft addicted people (I tell my husband that there are definately worse addictions, but I think he is beginning to wonder!).
The good news is that come September 1st, we will have a brand new catalogue AND a mini, yes at the same time! We are now coming into line with the U.S and will have the opportunity to buy anything that they have within the same year! This is very exciting for demonstrators because it means no more pining over what the Sates have that we don't Whoo HooT! 
As promised, although quite late, here is my card that goes with the Tea Bag Dispenser:

The Stampin' Up! products I have used are the Morning Cup stamp set, Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze cardstocks, water colour paper, Twitterpated DSP, Word window and decorative label punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail & my trusty paper trimmer.
Until next time,
Ink up those claws!
Joelle