Our time is almost up!

June is sailing by!  It's hard to believe that in a few short days, we'll be able to order from our gorgeous new catalog!   That means the days are numbered for our retiring sets, retiring accessories and retiring decor elements.   Many items have sold out, so check out the links below to be directed to the  most up to date lists.


The items from our summer mini are still around until the end of August.  A few of the items have moved into the new catalog, but many will be unavailable after August 31st. 

Accordian File Card Holder

This is my project for Norlo.....rather than re-create the wheel, I am going to send you to one of my favorite places in stamping world.......to see a full tutorial and video, CLICK HERE!

Here is what you'll need: 

6 x 12 piece of designer paper- score 12" side at 4 1/2, 6 1/2 and 11
6 x 4 piece of designer paper- score 4" side at 2
2 pieces cardstock/designer paper cut 4 x 3 3/4  score the 4" side every 1/2 inch repeatedly across
3 pieces of cardstock 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 -these are your inserts to separate the cards.


stamp set:  dreams du jour (retiring)
cardstock:  whisper white, poppy parade, peach parfait, daffodil delight
ink:  stazon black, pear pizazz, poppy parade, daffodil delight, peach parfait
accessories:  scallop edge border punch,  1 3/4 circle punch, blender pens, 2 3/8 scallop circle punch, rounded tab punch, daffodil satin ribbon (retiring), sunny garden designer paper (retiring)



Here is a link to a video for the Never Ending Card- have fun!

Kiss Em Goodbye Party

My down line and I had our annual Kiss Em Goodbye retirement party at Norlo park last Saturday.  We had 5 make n take projects, door prizes, snacks, displays and a giant raffle basket (congratulations Sandy Hawkins)

Here are the items we made (betcha wish you were there, huh?)

This is a "quilt" card by Heather Forberger.   Use whatever size punch you prefer, some cardstock and designer paper.  Once you have your pieces assembled, run the entire thing through Mr Big with the lattice folder...which makes it look quilted.   

stamp set:  fresh cuts (retiring)
cardstock:  soft suede, very vanilla, baja breeze
ink:  soft suede
accessories:  elegant soiree designer paper (retiring), small oval punch (retiring), large oval punch, scallop oval punch, 3/4 square punch (retired), lattice embossing folder, pretty in pink taffeta ribbon (retiring)

This is quick, easy gift card holder by Mandy Christman.  I don't have the measurements for this one, but you can make it any size you'd like. 
stamp set:  birthday bliss (retiring)
cardstock:  wild wasabi, very vanilla, melon mambo
ink:  tangerine tango
accessories:  small/large tag punches, vanilla taffeta (retiring), beyond the garden designer paper (summer mini)

This is a neat concept made by Kathy Christman.  It's an envelope card.  Seal your envelope and trim off about 1 inch on the short side (keep this piece for your top).   Stamp the large part of the envelope, sponge edges and run through the crimper.  Inside the envelope, goes your little note card.  

stamp set:  curly verses (retiring), butterfly is from Bliss, which was a sale a bration set
cardstock:  rich razzleberry, daffodil delight and very vanilla
accessories:  daffodil taffeta (retiring) and basic rhinestones, crimper, sponge

To see a tutorial at splitcoast CLICK HERE!

This fantastic creation is a Neverending card by Heather Forberger.  I have NO idea how she did it, but she said it's not hard.  I'll take her word for it.

stamp set:  bugs and kisses (retiring)
cardstock:  real, red, daffodil delight, tempting turquoise, early espresso
ink:  basic black, old olive
accessories:  triple layer blossom punch (summer mini), playdate designer paper, pinking hearts punch, extra large flower punch.


I will post my project in a separate post with instructions so you can re-create it.
Enjoy!!!

Demo Swap

Our local gals did it again!  Another great swap.  This time we focused on some "masculine" cards, I know that's one I always struggle with.  Don't forget that Father's Day is this Sunday!  Enjoy!

Here are the samples: 

Carol Barr

Andrea Messenger

Jill Stover

Jan Revercomb

Carol Henry

Debi Calandrelle

Mandy Christman

 Amy Hoffman

Heather Forberger

Colleen Middour

Carole Warrenfeltz

Kathy Christman

Me

Stamp Club Sneak Peek

This is one of the projects we are making for stamp club in June.  I'm going to post it early since Father's Day is this weekend and this is a perfect little gem for your cards!

Here are the instructions to make these cut orgami shirts:

designer series paper (used Jolly Holiday) cut 4 inches x 6 inches

with 4 inch side at the top of your scoring tool- score at 1 inch and 3 inches (gently so as not to rip your paper)
turn 1/4 turn and score one end  at 1/2 inch. 

fold both 1 inch flaps in to the center of the designer paper.   Fold  1/2 inch score backwards....make sure to use bone folder to make all folds crisp.

Fold the edges in to meet the seam in the middle.  Should resemble a collar.

Turn around and fold the flaps out.  Again, use bone folder to make nice, sharp creases.

Fold the bottom flaps up to meet the "collar."  Slip the edge underneath the collar and crease the fold.

Thanks to Cambria Turnbow at STAMP A LITTLE LOVE BABY for the idea!

Raffle Basket Winner

Hey folks,
I am recovering from our big Norlo event...if you attended yesterday, thanks so much for coming!  I think it was a success!  And, I'm frantically trying to get things put away in my new refrigerator (we've been without for quite a few days) and clean my house up (both vacuum cleaners were broken for a few weeks) and....get ready for stamp club this coming week!  Whew!

I will be posting our items from Norlo on here sometime...so hang in there.

In the meantime, my lovely daughter drew the winner for the grand prize raffle basket and it is:  Sandy Hawkins!    Awesome Sandy....you're gonna love it!    Sandy is a customer of my downline, Mandy.  So, we'll hook up and get that basket to her so she can play with her new goodies!

NEW CATALOG and special offer!

my free copy of the new catalog showed up today!  I have spent the last 2 hours browsing and making a wish list a mile long! 

I technically, can show you samples I make and I'll get cracking on that soon (as soon as I'm prepared for our Norlo Kiss Em Goodbye party on Saturday) and I technically, can give you your new copy after June 20th.  So, you won't have too long to wait.


One thing I am happy to report is that our new Ronald McDonald House charity stamp set (Turtle & Co) is so adorable.  If you love frogs and turtles, you'll love this one!    And, Stampin' Up! increased their donation amount and will be giving $3.00 from the sale of each set to RMHC.  They have already given over 1 million to date!  Yeah SU!

Now, one of the most exciting things about this catalog is that our hostess awards have changed!!!!  I am so happy about this!  Not that our old ones were bad, but this gives you sooooo much more freedom!  Starting with this catalog on July 1st, when you host a workshop, you earns hostess dollars to spend anyway you'd like.

We still offer exclusive hostess sets, but instead of levels, they are assigned dollar amounts.  They are still being offered at less then what they would normally cost. 

If your workshop is $150, you earn $25.00 in hostess dollars, which you can spend on exclusive sets OR anything you want out of the catalog!  YEAH!!!!

Now, when your party reaches $400, you earn hostess dollars ($65 to be exact) AND 1 item of your choice at 50% off (how great would it be if you could get Mr. Big, the ink pad caddy or even the marker set for 50% off!!!) 

When your party reaches $500, you earn $80.00 free AND 2 items for 50% off!  AWESOME!

So, to celebrate our new hostess rewards, I am offering a brand new stamp set, called Pennant Parade to the first person who contacts me to book a party after July 1st.  C'mon, you know you want to!  You'll get your very own copy of the new catalog for FREE, a FREE stamp set and the normal hostess benefits!  Contact me today! 

GONE

To update the Retiring Accessories list:

1 3/8 x 5/8 oval punch is sold out
Neighborhood jumbo wheel is sold out
Cardstock/ Classic stamp pads complete new color kit is sold out.

Stamp Out Breast Cancer

I held this event on the 31st...which was a week later then planned.  Boy, am I glad I moved the date because more ladies were able to join in.  I had 12 folks come and it was a blessing to have 2 breast cancer survivors in our group....makes me realize how affected we all are by this disease.

Our Strength and Hope set was included with the class fee, so each guest took home their very own set.  I had 3 samples and each person made 2 of each sample, one to take home with them and one to donate to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance.   Sharon B received the samples we made and she was so grateful.  Here is what she said, "These are amazing and so gorgeous.  It is such a priceless treasure to send these gifts of love to ladies that are going a rough time.  Please let everyone know how much I and the receivers appreciate these cards."    Here are the samples we made:

stamp set:  strength and hope
cardstock: whisper white, pretty in pink, concord crush
ink:  concord crush
accessories:  lattice die for mr. big, 1 inch square punch, 1 1/4 inch square punch, beautiful wings embosslit for mr. big, corner rounder, popdots

stamp set:  strength and hope
cardstock:  blushing bride, very vanilla, basic grey
ink:  basic grey, blushing bride
accessories:  elegant lines folder for mr. big, circle scissor, 1 3/4 circle punch, 2 3/8 scallop circle punch, popdots, basic pearls, blushing bride poly ribbon.

stamp set:  strength and hope
cardstock:  sahara sand, night of navy, whisper white, poppy parade
ink:  sahara sand, poppy parade
accessories:  lattice folder for mr. big, night of navy 1/4 grosgrain ribbon

GONE!

Accessories are leaving quickly!

We no longer have:

Square Ice Rhinestone Brads
Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets
Metallic Eyelets
Pewter Jumbo Eyelets


















Look for more updates later in the week.

Uh-oh

After seeing the Last Chance list yesterday, I went through my stamp room and started getting ready.  I pulled out all my sets that will be leaving at the end of the month.  Oh dear.

This is just my sets.....no accessories.   Whew!  Yardsale is looking good for this year. 

Next, I went through my sample basket and pulled out my retiring set samplers.  Oh dear.

Guess I have some work to do!  I need to get displays ready for our Norlo event.

And I guess I have some shopping to do!  Old Mother Hubbard's cupboards are bare!

It's Time...

Grab your tissues and your catalog and say GOODBYE!  To see this year's Last Chancs Stamp Set list CLICK HERE

Remember, I am running my personal special:  buy 3 retiring sets get a 4th for 50% off OR purchase 4 retiring sets and get a 5th for FREE.  This special is only available through me and will be available June 1-30th.  You may place you order with me, personally or via my website at http://www.jodybrechbill.stampinup.net/






To see all the retiring accessories,   CLICK HERE


This list is updated daily and trust me.....these items sell out quick!!!!  Get them NOW and I'd suggest ordering via my website for that. 




To see all the retiring decor elements,  CLICK HERE

Stampin' Up! anticipates being able to fill all decor orders until June 30th, but they could possible run out of some of the popular ones. 


Now, don't be too sad, because I've seen some of the sneak peeks of the new in colors and the new punches and designer paper and fabric and you're....gonna......love.....them!!!!!