Retiring Items Up For Reservation!

I have finally gone through my stamp collection and sorted out the sets that will be retiring once the new catalogue comes out on August 11th. I have to make room for new sets and it means fewer things to pack when I move to Oakville! I am not able to sell these sets until they are officially retired on August 11th, but I am going to put out the list in case there are some sets that you would like me to reserve for you. I will put your name on the set and then it can be yours as of the 11th of August. I have priced them at 1/2 of the original cost, which is a great deal. They have all been very well cleaned, conditioned and cared for and the wooden blocks were all sprayed before I trimmed and assembled the sets!

If you would like me to set aside one, two or more of these items for you, please e-mail me with the names and prices of the sets you would like. Items will be set aside on a first come, first served basis. I will update this list regularly so that you know which items are still available. Without further ado - the list!:

• p. 59 All Through the Year - $11.50
• p. 138 Amazing to Zany - $27.00 - KAREN McD
• p. 110 Background Basics - $8.50
• p. 48 Be Happy - $13.50 - RUTH ANNE S
• p. 143 Circle of Friendship - $11.50 - JENN R
• p. 135 Dotted - $11.50
• Frosty (retired from the last catalogue) - Brand new, never mounted - $12.50 - KAREN C
• Glad Tidings (not in catalogue - was on the dormant list) - $18.00 - BETH McC
• p. 52 Greetings Galore - $20.00 - JENN R
• p. 116 Little Pieces - $11.50
• p. 86 Polka Dots & Paisley - $12.00 - KAREN McD
• p. 135 Print Pattern - $11.50
• p. 159 Rough Edges Mini Alphabets - $13.50 - DIANA M
• p. 35 The Snowflake Spot - $13.50 - KAREN C
• p. 97 So Much - $20.50 - KAREN McD
• p. 129 Stamp of Authenticity - $20.50
• p. 56 Tagger's Dozen - $11.50 - BETH McC
• p. 61 Unfrogettable (with Lily Pad wheel) - $20.50 - NANCY D
• p. 88 Wild Rose - $23.50
• p. 136 Word Search - $11.50 - NANCY D
• p. 19 Make it Count - $8.50 - RUTH ANNE S
• p. 24 Time Well Spent - $17.50 - RUTH ANNE S

I'm sooooo in love!

So much exciting news!!!
First of all - I'm in love! Stampin' Up! has officially launched their Decor Elements line of home decor items. I can't wait to get my desk for my new stamping space - I'm going to put decor elements right on the desk! :) They can be applied to walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces. I will keep you posted and show you what it looks like when I'm done! In the meantime, if you're curious about the product line, you can check out the brochure here. There is a great introductory video, complete with instructions, on my demonstrator website. Click here and then click on the area that says LEARN MORE to access the video! Let me know what you think. You'll be amazed at how easy they are to apply as well as remove! Check out what she does with the centre of that frame!!!

The best news? Decor Elements items can be purchased NOW! Check out that brochure that I mentioned before and let me know if there is anything that you would like to purchase. Remember that the last order I will be placing before my wedding is on July 7th. If you'd like to fill out an order form, one can be found by clicking here!

In other news, Stampin' Up! has a fantastic promotion happening for the month of July. Hodgepodge Hardware is being offered at a 25% discount while supplies last! That means $25.08 CAD after the price adjustment and the discount! What an AWESOME deal! Hodgepodge is already a great value when you consider the variety and quantity of items included in each tin! Don't miss out or the supply will be gone for good! Here's the ordering information you'll need:
105532 - Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware - $25.08
105531 - Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware - $25.08
105515 - Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware - $25.08

Don't forget that the current In Color Collection will retire with the current catalogue. Be sure to stock up on ink pads, reinkers, paper and coordinating accessories before they're gone forever! Ordering information for papers and inks can be found on page 163 of the current catalogue. Here are the current colours:

Don't forget to order any retiring stamp sets that have caught your eye before they too are gone for good! Here the lists are in alphabetical order and in numerical order by page number. Just click on each link and the file will show in a separate window. Be sure to contact me and place your order before the chance passes you by. I am offering my customers a special - for every 2 retiring sets that you purchase, I will throw in a FREE SNAIL REFILL! Don't forget to add it on to your order form with $0.00 in the price column!

REMEMBER: My last order for July will be going in on the 7th of July, as Craig and I will be getting married and heading to Europe for our honeymoon. Don't worry though - I will return for the unveiling of the new catalogue and will be back in business!