Sketches Card

I was having a hard time coming up with a 4th card for this Saturday's class then I found a sketch from Let's Capture These Sketches and I fell in love. Without further a-due.....

Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts (Wood-Mount 125843, Clear-Mount 125845) and En Francais (109521)
Paper: DPS Summer Smooches (125409), Daffodil Delight (119683), Island Indigo (122923), 
Ink: Basic Black (126980)
The Perfect Touch: Naturals Designer Buttons (127554), Brights Buttons (119747) and Baker's Twine Whisper White (124262)




Always Be Creative~Krystal


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Sneak Peek!

As June 1st is slowly approaching I thought I would post some cards with some sneak peeks of what is coming! All of the following cards feature a New Designer Paper Series, 2012-2014 In Color, New Framelits and Embellishments.

Be of Good Cheer

For You

Memories

Heartfelt

You only have a few more days to order from the Retired Stamps list and Accessories so please check it out to make sure you have everything that you need. I will be placing a Retired Product Order on May 30th. If you are needing a New Catalog let me know and I can get one to you on June 1st! I will then be placing a New Product Order on June 2nd. You can also Order Online if you need to!

June's Card class is on JUNE 9TH 1-4pm, please vote if you would like to make any or all of the cards in this post.


Be of Good Cheer
Stamp Set:  Merry and Type (Wood-Mount 122550, Clear-Mount 122552), Loving Thoughts (Wood-Mount 125843, Clear-Mount 125845)
Paper:  DPS Be of Good Cheer (*126896), Gumball Green (*126840), Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Ink:  Early Espresso (126974)
Cool Tools: Apothecary Accents Framelits (*127003) and Bitty Banners Framelits (*129267)
The Perfect Touch: Naturals Designer Buttons (*127554) and 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in Gumball Green (*126848)


For You
Stamp Set: Layered Labels (*Wood-Mount 127070, Clear-Mount 127072)
Paper: DPS Comfort Cafe (*126898) Cajun Craze (119684), Midnight Muse (*126841), Very Vanilla (101650), Summer Starfruit (*126839)
Ink: Summer Starfruit (*126991)
Cool Tools: Apothecary Accents Framelits (*127003) and Corner Rounder (119871)
The Perfect Touch: Naturals Designer Buttons (*127554) and Baker's Twine Whisper White (124262)


Memories 
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts (Wood-Mount 125843, Clear-Mount 125845) Papaya Collage (*Wood-Mount 126610, Clear-Mount 126612)

Paper: DPS Comfort Cafe (*126898) Basic Grey (121044), Very Vanilla (101650), Summer Starfruit (*126839), 

Ink: Primrose Petals (*126858), Summer Starfruit (*126991), Basic Grey (126981)

Cool Tools: Bitty Banners Framelits (*129267), Designer Frames Folders (123130), and Perfect Polka Dots Folder (117335)

Heartfelt
Stamp Set: Layered Labels (*Wood-Mount 127070, Clear-Mount 12072)

Paper: Midnight Muse (*126843), Raspberry Ripple (*126842), Primrose Petals (*126841)

Ink: Midnight Muse (*126860)

Cool Tools: Apothecary Accents Framelits (*127003), Simply Score Scoring Tool (122334), and Simply Scored Stylus (125624)

The Perfect Touch: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247) and 5/8" Crochet Trim (118481)

CANT HOLD IN ALL MY EXCITEMENT!

Do you know why I can't hold in my excitement....Its because I get to order and peek at the new catalog that will be out on June 1st TONIGHT! I'm so excited to purchase some sneak peek products and give you ladies some fresh new Projects to make! I will be posting some projects on here but mark your calendars for the card class May 19th to see them and many more in person!

The new colors for 2012-2014 are really nice. They are Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit. If you would like a peek at what they look like before I can show them to you then you can check out Mary Fish's Blog Stampin Pretty in which she has cards with the new colors, comparing them with some of the current colors we already love.

So as you know the most resent mini catalog ended on April 30th but some of the stamp sets are going to be in the new catalog! Here is the list and page numbers (from the mini catalog) if you need them. If you missed them the first time then you don't have to wait for new new catalog to come out on June 1st...you can order these Today!

Stamp Set Name	Item Number
	Wood-Mount	Clear-Mount
Baby Prints    pg.38	125470	125472
Love & Laughter pg. 29	125475	125477
Bordering on Romance pg.11	125480	125482
Apothecary Art pg. 24-25	125525	125527
Mixed Bunch pg. 17	125535	125537
Tea Shoppe pg.19	125545	125547
Mouthwatering pg. 34	125675	125677
Loving Thoughts    pg.15	125843	125845
Salon de thé	125934	125936
Etiquetas florales	--	125941
Art floral	125964	125966

I'm so excited to share the new catalog with you and all the projects we will be making this up coming year. If you would like a catalog please message me and I will get one to you! or you can always Shop Now online.

Always Be Creative ~ Krystal Harris

More to be Retired!

Today is the day for the Retired Accessories/Decor Elements List to come out! Are you ready.....here it is....no more waiting for the List....don't let me keep you!

• Click Here to see the list of Retired Decor Elements and Click Here to see the list of retired Accessories! With the Discounted Accessories up to 70% off you don't want to miss a thing!
• Remember to click HERE to see the list of over 300 stamp sets that will be retiring. You don't want to miss any stamps that you would like to have.
• These Accessories/Decor Elements as well as the stamp sets will be available for purchase THRU May 31, 2012!
• If you plan to order your retiring favorites, be sure to check the Clearance Rack for great deals on punches, albums, designer series paper and more.  Up to 60% off! Clearance rack items can ONLY be placed through an On-Line Order and are available while supplies last!
• Don't miss your chance to pre-order new products from the Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Collection .  Ends April 30.
• Also remember that the Occasions Mini Catalog ends April 30th.

When you look at the retired accessories list, you'll note that all of our Stampin' Pads are listed. This is for two reasons: (1) Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white; and (2) we are introducing a new Firm Foam pad in our Classic Stampin' Pads withe the 2012-2013 annual catalog.

The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images. They will be available for preorder on May 1. More info on the new Firm Foam pads soon.

• Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections

PLEASE REMEMBER that the Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalog will be released June 1, 2012, a month earlier than in the past.  The good news is that with so many stamp sets retiring, the new catalog will be loaded with new products!

Always Be Creative~Krystal 

Discontinued Stampin Up! Stamp Sets!

I'm so excited...are you excited! We have all been anxiously waiting to hear which Stampin' Up! rubber stamp sets will be retiring effective May 31, 2012!  GOOD NEWS!  The Stampin' Up! Retired Stamp List is NOW available!

• Click HERE to see the list of over 300 stamp sets that will be retiring. 
• These stamp sets will be available for purchase THRU May 31, 2012!
• If you plan to order your retiring favorites, be sure to check the Clearance Rack for great deals on punches, albums, designer series paper and more.  Up to 60% off!   50+ new products added to clearance this past week!  Clearance rack items can ONLY be placed through an On-Line Order and are available while supplies last!
• Don't miss your chance to pre-order new products from theStampin' Up! Summer Smooches Collection .  Ends April 30.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  The Retired Accessories/Décor Elements Lists will be released on April 25, 2012.  Retiring accessories and Stampin' Up! Décor Elements (this line is being discontinued) will only be available while supplies last.  BE SURE TO ORDER EARLY! 

PLEASE REMEMBER that the Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalog will be released June 1, 2012, a month earlier than in the past.  The good news is that with so many stamp sets retiring, the new catalog will be loaded with new products!

Always Be Creative~Krystal 

Where has the time gone?

Wow I am so sorry for being away for so long...there really is no excuse! But I promise from now on I will try to keep you up on all of the fun stuff that I will be doing with Stampin Up! 

First I wanted to let you know that the mini catalog is only available for 1 MORE MONTH (until April 30, 2012) so if you like an item do let it get away from you!

Second~Since Stampin Up moved the release date of the new Catalog up (June 1st) that means we will be receiving the Retired Stamp list April 15th and the Retired Accessories/Decor Elements List April 25th!

Third~No need to wait until the new Stampin' Up! Catalog begins on June 1.  Customers will have a special opportunity to pre-order fun new products from the Summer Smooches collection, April 1 through April 30, 2012.  

Click here to download and print the Summer Smooches flyer

Item	Description	Price
125495	Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set	$16.95
125497	Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount Set	$12.95
125409	Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper	$10.95
125583	Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon	$6.95
125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95
125589	Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads*	$6.95
125626	Summer Smooches Décor Stencil*	$7.95
125606	Petite Purse Bigz L Die	$32.95
129919	Summer Smooches Photobook Template	$17.95
129601	Summer Smooches Digital Kit	$9.95

*Exclusive to the Summer Smooches Special Offer; will not be available in the 2012-2013 catalog

Product Details:

• Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry.
• Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango.
• Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.
• Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads.
• ~I'm so excited to be jumping  back in to blogging and sharing with you keep your eyes peeled for more posts!
• Always be Creative~Krystal

Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz

From now December 15th till January 5, 2012 Stampin' Up! is having a Clearance Rack Blitz. nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail-while supplies last! One item that is included in this blitz is some of the old-body style punches. Also there is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion so you can buy as little or as much as you wan. Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards. So head on over to My Clearance Rack and start shopping! If you have any questions please leave a comment or e-mail me klhhope@gmail.com

Always Be Creative~Krystal