Coach's card

Here's a card I made for my daughter's basketball coach.  I hope you like it. The card is actually round. It started out as a black & white challenge but I found this basketball paper and couldn't resist using it.   

What a season the team had.  They were undefeated all year with very convincing wins.  The grand final was a nail biter and they lost by one point.  There was so much tension,  it took me a day to recover!    

Retired List Update

I have updated the retired lists, if anyone is keeping track.  Scroll down if you are interested. 

Busy but Not creative

The Sale-A-Bration rush has kept me busy, but it has also kept me away from my craft room. Here is the only card I managed to produce this week :(   I hope you like it. Stampin' Up! products I used include the Paisley background stamp, the Bold butterflies stamp set and It's your birthday (on the inside). I also used Cool carribean cardstock, which is only available for another month before it will be replaced so I thought I would make the most of it while I can. Thanks Kylie for lending me your bold butterflies set.  I have fallen in love with this set and I was beginning to think that I wouldn't be able to return it, so I ordered a set for myself.  You won't have to kidnap it back. LOL.

Tuesday's Tip #4

When it comes to looking in the mirror most of us want to avoid looking curvey.  When it comes to circles this can only be an improvement.  There are several ways to add a scallop to a circle. Firstly you can punch out numerous circles and stick them to the back of your circle to give a scallop that can be a different colour to the original circle.  My favourite way is to take the guard off the small corner rounder punch and punch around the edge of the circle until you get back to where you started. It is important that you line up the punch to be touching the last scallop as you go around.  

Another way is to cut out the centre of you circle and punch the outer edge from the hole with the slot punch.  If the scallops don't quite line up when you get to where you began, don't worry because you can always cover this bit with something, like a button, bow or a little saying etc.

I recently saw another alternative.  Punching out love hearts and sticking them to the back of the circle with only the bumpy tops showing from the other side. Romantic and practical. 

See how you go with these techniques. If you decide to make a card with these scalloped circles, don't forget to send me a pic.

And the winner is......

There were very few people competing for the blog candy I was offering so I have decided to have two first prizes. Peta is the winner of the Warmest Regards Hostess set with her lovely engagement card.  The card above was made by Nancy who also wins a hostess set.  Her card was inspired by Joan Ervin from SCS.  The card uses Stampin' Up's! Look like spring and sincere salutations stamp sets. Card stock  and ink colours are sage shadow, chocolate chip and real rust. 

The search is on

A few months ago I discovered a great idea for storing punches. Some people use Over the door, shoe holders to store their punches. I love this, and would like to get one. Does any one know where I can buy one in Western Australia? Here is a picture of one from Laurenm at SCS. Any guidance is appreciated.

Last Days

Well the days are numbered for your chance to win a free stamp set There are only a couple of entries so if you want a new set, your chances are good. Send me a card or project (a scanned copy emailed is fine) made from mainly Stampin' Up products and you could be the winner. It isn't too late to enter.The winner will be drawn on the 29th February so why not try and win some blog candy.

Keep Checking In

I will keep updating the retired list on my blog so that you can track what is being sold. The lists below will be continually changing. Of course, I don't recommend you wait until stocks are low if there is something you really want. Items are disappearing every day and no orders will be accepted for any of these items after the 31st March.

Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories List

Stampin' Up has given us permission to share the list with you earlier than the 1st of March release. Why not take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration benefits and order before the end of February. When these products are sold out they will not be available from Stampin' Up any longer.

RETIRING ACCESSORIES

Item # Product Description
105094 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 4
105093 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 5
105092 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 6
105091 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT ACCORDION ASST 7
105101 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 4
105100 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 5
105099 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 6
105098 BOXES & TAGS BOOK KIT SADDLE STITCH ASST 7
106581 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS***SOLD***
105074 BOXES & TAGS PETAL CARD WHISPER WHITE & VERY VANILLA
105067 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST I
105068 BOXES & TAGS POCKETS & PIECES ASST II
108632 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT BOLD BRIGHTS & EARTH ELEMENTS
107245 BOXES & TAGS TINY TAKEOUT CONFETTI WHITE & KRAFT
104583 BRADS VINTAGE
108624 CARD STOCK BUCKAROO BLUE A4
108625 CARD STOCK COOL CARIBBEAN A4
108628 CARD STOCK CRANBERRY CRISP
106562 CARD STOCK GOING GRAY A4
106683 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12X12
108629 CARD STOCK IN COLOR A4
108627 CARD STOCK MARIGOLD MORNING A4
106531 CARD STOCK SAHARA SAND 12X12
108626 CARD STOCK TRUE THYME A4
108623 CARD STOCK VINTAGE VIOLET A4
107231 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL BUCKAROO BLUE***SOLD***
107228 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL CRANBERRY CRISP***SOLD***
107230 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL COOL CARIBBEAN***SOLD***
107227 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL MARIGOLD MORNING***SOLD***
107229 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL TRUE THYME
107232 CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILL VINTAGE VIOLET***SOLD***
107225 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD BUCKAROO BLUE
107222 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD CRANBERRY CRISP
107224 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD COOL CARIBBEAN
107221 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD MARIGOLD MORNING
107223 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD TRUE THYME
107226 CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD VINTAGE VIOLET
104302 CORD COPPER
104303 CORD GOLD
104304 CORD SILVER
104328 CRAFT STAMPIN' INK REFILL VERY VANILLA***SOLD***
104308 CRAFT STAMPIN' PAD VERY VANILLA
107405 DESIGNER SERIES FOUR SEASONS
105366 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CAMBRIDGE 12X12
105365 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER OXFORD
104136 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER POOL PARTY
107295 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RECOLLECTIONS
107062 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SARAH
107308 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
104135 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SLUMBER PARTY
107406 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER TREEHOUSE
103280 EMBOSSING KIT
104281 ENCORE INK REFILL COPPER***SOLD***
104280 ENCORE PAD COPPER***SOLD***
105317 EYELETS BOLD BRIGHTS II
105315 EYELETS SOFT SUBTLES II
100395 FANCY FIBERS BRIGHTS
100396 FANCY FIBERS EARTHS
100397 FANCY FIBERS NEUTRALS
100393 FANCY FIBERS REGALS
100394 FANCY FIBERS SUBTLES
103321 GIFT SACKS OATMEAL
103890 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE CIRCLE
103888 METAL EDGE TAGS BRASS WHITE SQUARE
103894 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE CIRCLE
103892 METAL EDGE TAGS COPPER WHITE SQUARE
104184 POST EXTENDERS
103378 PUNCH CORNER ROUNDER SMALL
102686 PUNCH HANDHELD RECTANGLE
104407 PUNCH NOTCHED CORNER***SOLD***
104406 PUNCH PAPER PIECING
104405 PUNCH SQUARE CONVEX
101637 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" APPLE GREEN
102712 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLACK***SOLD***
100538 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BLUEBIRD
105372 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" BURGUNDY***SOLD***
105373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CELERY***SOLD***
105374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CHOCOLATE***SOLD***
100455 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" CREAM***SOLD***
101666 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT ORCHID
101926 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" LIGHT PINK***SOLD***
105378 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" NAVY
102682 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" RED
103064 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TANGERINE
101156 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TAUPE
102119 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" TURQUOISE
102819 RIBBON GROSGRAIN 1/4" WHITE
104257 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW GOLD
100589 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW IVORY
103019 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW LIGHT PINK
104256 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW NAVY
104258 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW OLIVE
104253 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW SILVER
101613 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WHITE
104260 RIBBON ORGANDY NARROW WINE
106807 RIBBON ORIGINALS PREP SCHOOL
106809 RIBBON ORIGINALS RUSTIC RETREAT
106806 RIBBON ORIGINALS SEASIDE
106808 RIBBON ORIGINALS SWEET SHOP
107453 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' ALL THE TRIMMINGS***SOLD***
107456 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' AT HOME
107454 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' OUT & ABOUT
107457 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' PARTY PIECES
107455 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TICKETS & TOKENS
107460 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' TODAY & ALWAYS
108509 SIMPLY SENT A WISH FOR YOU
108511 SIMPLY SENT FRIENDSHIP SHAPES
108512 SIMPLY SENT GOOD THINGS
108510 SIMPLY SENT REMEMBERING YOU
105580 SPECTRUM PAD BLUE FROST
101492 SPECTRUM PAD CELEBRATION***LOW***
105579  SPECTRUM PAD COTTON CANDY***SOLD***

101336 SPECTRUM PAD PUMPKIN PATCH***SOLD***
103953 STAMP-A-MA-JIG IMAGING SHEETS***SOLD***
101460 STAMPIN' AROUND CARTRIDGE & REFILL WHISPER WHITE***SOLD***
103017 STAMPIN' AROUND INK REFILL WHISPER WHITE***SOLD***
101040 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER BLACK DETAIL
100442 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLASSY COPPER***LOW***
101428 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER CLEAR DETAIL
103342 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER GOLD DETAIL
101781 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER SILVER DETAIL
100963 STAMPIN' EMBOSS POWDER WHITE DETAIL
103174 STAMPIN' PASTELS APPLICATOR REFILL
105543 STAMPIN' PASTELS BOLD BRIGHTS
105544 STAMPIN' PASTELS EARTH ELEMENTS
105547 STAMPIN' PASTELS NEUTRALS
105545 STAMPIN' PASTELS RICH REGALS
105546 STAMPIN' PASTELS SOFT SUBTLES
103648 STAMPIN' STACK***SOLD***
107239 TAG SHEETS CONFETTI WHITE & VERY VANILLA***LOW***
107240 TAG SHEETS KRAFT
105369 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER HEIRLOOM
105368 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER RUSTIC
105367 TIMEWORN COLLECTION PAPER WEATHERED
105395 WIRE WORKS METALLICS
105812 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL I