Spring Catalog Ends Soon!

I cannot believe that we are rapidly heading for the end of May. Don't forget that besides the end of the big catalog and the retirement lists and promotions, the Spring Catalog also expires at the end of this month.  Today's card features a few things that are not carrying over to the new catalog:

Colors: Basic Gray and Very Vanilla.  Stamps: One in a Million.  Big Shot: Oval Framelits Collection and Lacy Brocade Textured Embossing Folder.  Accessories: Silver Glimmer Paper, Flower Trim, Occasions Paper Piercing Template Pack, Basic Gray/Basic Black 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon.

What exactly on this card will soon be gone?  First of all, the Lacy Brocade Textured Embossing Folder that debuted in the Holiday Catalog and carried over to the Spring one.  This is a great folder for adding an elegant touch to cards for any occasions.  But it is especially nice for wedding cards.

Second, the beloved Flower Trim from the Spring Catalog.  I love this beautiful trim as I have mentioned a few dozen times here on my blog.  If you haven't purchased some, you should do it now before it's too late.

Third is this two-toned ribbon from the Spring Catalog that I haven't mentioned much about here on my blog.  It is very pretty in Basic Gray/Basic Black as shown here but it also comes in Rose Red/Pink Pirouette.  It is a delicious size for wrapping around cards as shown here or for wrapping around packages.  Just gorgeous and also only available until the end of this month.

So don't miss out on any of this gorgeous product.  Click on the shop now button to get these and other items that will soon be gone for good!

Goodbye Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery

Yesterday,  Stampin' Up! announced a Color Refresh that included the retirement of 10 current core colors. As I took inventory of my supplies yesterday, I knew I needed to start designing cards for my upcoming clubs and classes that utilized these retiring colors so I could deplete my stock of them before they are gone for good.   My Spring Fling buffet is just three weeks away so I started on some baby cards for that class and this is what I came up with for the baby boys:

Colors: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White.  Stamps: Moving Forward and Sweet Essentials.  Big Shot: 3" Circle Originals.  Punches: 1" Square and 2-1/2" Circle Punch.  Accessories: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Essentials Paper Piercing Template, & Many Marvelous Markers.

I will show you the baby girl one I made next week.  I just love this Moving Forward set.  I am kind of torn over it being the Ronald McDonald set this year because that means it will be retiring but I am happy that such a cute set raised money for such a good cause.  If you haven't already purchased it, do it before May 30.

Want to see more of the retiring colors or just get some ideas on how to use up your stash?  The Stampin' Addicts are throwing together a last minute Blog Hop for this weekend to say farewell to some of our favorite retiring colors.  I will be busy today creating with Not Quite Navy to share. The blog hop starts Sunday at 10 a.m. mountain time.   Be sure to check back then!