So Sad to See Some Stamps Say Sayonara!

Hello Stamping Friends,

As you are all well aware of, the retirement list made it's huge debut last week. It's an exciting and yet sad time of year. So excited to see the new catalog filled with new stamps and goodies and really sad to see some of my favorite stamp sets set sail to enjoy their retirement. This week at Sisters in Stamping we are focusing on those great sets and sharing with you some of our favorite sets that are heading out in just a few short weeks.

BTW, don't you love the title of today's post? I had fun with the alliteration almost by accident. I had it all typed and realized I couldn't just say goodbye since the rest of the words were all "s" Yes, I was chuckling to myself. I think I could work for Stampin' Up!'s home office in naming colors after this. LOL

The bountiful borders stamp set is one I wanted right away but then set it aside and didn't use it nearly as much as I wanted to. I love the bold flower because it packs such a punch with minimal effort. After all this time, I believe you know that's exactly the kind of stamps I love. None of the fussy coloring for me. Now fussy cutting on the other hand, I'm all over that. I know some of you are rolling your eyes just reading that because you roll those eyes when I make you fussy cut. Good thing we have so many great dies and punches to help out with so many of the stamp sets.

This card is super quick to put together but is so nice and it's all due to the multiple layers on the card that are creating a nice visual. Two colors of cardstock, black and vanilla. Three colors of ink, calypso coral, cucumber crush and basic black and one designer series paper.

I didn't even use the big shot. I know that's hard to believe (even for me). So this card shows you, you can still do quick and easy with minimal amount of supplies. Hope you enjoy it.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more ideas using retiring stamp sets.

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I also want to let you know about a SALE  that is exclusively through me. Today and tomorrow only, place a order of $50 or more and receive one of the past paper pumpkin kits for FREE as a gift from me.  If you order $100 of product, you will get 2 past paper pumpkin kits. The paper pumpkin kits are great to craft when you don't have a lot of time, don't feel like being creative and just want someone else to do the thinking for you, great to take with you on a trip when you have a few minutes of down time and just because they really are great.

Product List

Bountiful Border Photopolymer Stamp Set [138748] $17.00	One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139420] $19.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad [138324] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper [133704] $13.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Back to School Treats for the Teachers

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's Friday! Woohoo. We all know that's a wonderful day of the week and it's also Fabulous Friday with the Sisters in Stamping. Now that's some pretty amazing information if you ask me.  This week we are sharing back to school gifts for teachers. Here in northeast Pennsylvania most schools are heading back sometime this coming week or the following week. (I'm so glad our district is not starting until the 31st, just not mentally ready yet) There's time to make a quick gift or two for your favorite teacher.

I made a set of notecards that will be perfect to give for any occasion, a thank you, thinking of you, you're doing a great job or whatever other reason a teacher may want to drop of line to a student or parent. And besides, with this adorable set of cards using some lined paper (teachers love stationery products) these will be the first cards your teacher will want to use.

Making a set of these cards isn't very difficult at all. Three stamps (paper, star and greeting), three ink pads, some cardstock, a little heart punch, some scissors and a few little sequins taken off the strand make this a fun, yet simple card to recreate in multiples.

Product List

Writing Notes Wood-Mount Background Stamp [138954] $20.00	Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set [138702] $26.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Silver Sequin Trim [138399] $5.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197] $7.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $7.00	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Has Pinterest Ever Inspired You?

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday to you. It's such a gorgeous day here in NEPA, the sun is shining and the temperature is beautiful. I know you didn't come here for a weather update so I will move on from my meteorological duties and get to what you came for: stamping inspiration.  Inspiration for stamped projects is all around us even when we don't realize it. Pinterest has made it even easier to be inspired in our paper crafting needs and this week at Sisters in Stamping we are doing just that, showing you how easy it easy to head over to Pinterest and find something to get your creative juices flowing.

Above is my card that I made using a card from Pinterest as my inspiration. When I received my big box of goodies from Mr. Brown when the new catalog went live, I was searching on pinterest for the stamp sets I got to see what peaked my interest and got my creativity going so I wanted to get using them right away. I searched the set No Bones About It because I think the dinosaur set is awesome and will be great for boy cards, plus the new Jurassic movie had just come out. So as you can see, I didn't use the set on my card but it really got me excited to make this card using the Bountiful Border set. (Listen, don't question how my brain worked this one out. I have no answers either. LOL)

As you can tell after seeing the card below, I did a few extra things on my card (stamping the white layers and embossing the strips of cardstock) to make it my own. Can you see the inpsiration coming through. I showed a few people my inspiration and they told me they didn't see how I got from one to the other because in the end they looked so different. I really used the layout as my starting point and went from there. Changed the stamps and ink colors and I have a whole new looking card, so for those of you that say you are not creative, I just showed you how to be "creative" without having to do all the work for yourself.

This is a link to the card below that inspired me. Can you see the inspiration there? I also made my strips a bit thinner to have more of the white cardstock showing through.

Want to see how other people see projects on Pinterest and interpret them for their own crafting needs? Then hurry on over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to see what the others have done. We have 2 guest designers this week so there's even more projects.

And if you are NOT hooked on Pinterest yet, get over there and see how much goodness awaits you. It's not just for stamping and papercrafting. I use it for recipes, home decor ideas and so much more.

Product List

Bountiful Border Photopolymer Stamp Set [138748] $17.00	Cottage Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139962] $16.00	Dots For Days Wood-Mount Background Stamp [138950] $20.00	Big Shot [113439] $110.00
Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133520] $7.50	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $7.00	Wild Wasabi 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [108641] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $7.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad [126959] $6.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $6.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50	Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119682] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00