July Forgotten Friday

Welcome to July's Forgotten Friday.  This month I'm showcasing the recently retired Starburst Sayings stamp set and Starburst Framelits.

While I didn't use it often I liked the set and am deciding whether to keep it 😕

For a change I used Tangerine Tango, with Early Espresso and Sahara Sand then took myself out of my comfort zone and angled the layers.  That's so hard for someone who likes everything straight and even distances 😊
The numbers are also from a retired set called Memorable Moments with Gorgeous Grunge to add some dimension.   The dots on the Sahara Sand mat were added using a sponge dauber.

Here's the products I used to create this card.

Starburst Sayings Clear Stamp Set [133185] $35.95	Starburst Framelits Die [132967] $45.95	Memorable Moments Clear Stamp Set [126682] $41.95	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $34.00
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $11.50	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $11.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $11.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Tangerine Tango A4 Card Stock [116206] $14.00	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $14.00	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $14.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $8.75
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00

I hope I've given you some inspiration to dust off your Starburst set.

If you live in Australia I'd be happy to help you find this or any other Stampin' Up! Products.  Either send me an email, click on the image to take you directly to the item, or click on My Shop at the top of the blog.

There won't be a Forgotten Friday post in August as I'll be overseas, so pop back on the second Friday of September for my next Forgotten Friday post.

Bye for now,

Robyn

Updated Blog Layout

Hi everyone.  Have you ever had one of those days or months when everything seems to go wrong?

The last few days have been like that for me.  Firstly, we're heading away on holidays very shortly, and I'm running out of time to make cards for all my family members and friends having birthdays this month aargh.
And today, my blog decided to forget what it looks like, so after wasting too much time trying to reinstall it, I've changed it to something completely different. 😊

My feeling is that it sensed I wanted to update it - something I have been discussing for a month or so now.

So, welcome to my new (interim) look blog.  Please bear with me because I have some great ideas.

Bye for now,

Robyn

 

Christmas in July 2017

If you've been thinking about joining as a demonstrator, Stampin' Up! has a gift to tempt you and celebrate Christmas in July.
When you join, you choose your Stater Kit to the value of $235, but pay $169.  You know the old saying "But wait, there's more"?

Well, when you join between 1st and 31st July 2017, you can receive the following items for FREE.  Yes that's correct $121 value for free.  That's in addition to your starter kit.

Details:

• This offer is available to anyone who joins during the month of July...INCLUDING former demonstrators

• All online starter kit orders must be submitted by 11:59 PM (AEST)

• The Essential Gift Pack items cannot be exchange for other products, including stamp sets

• The Essentials Gift Pack will be automatically added to the Starter Kit.

What are you waiting for?  Click here to join my Stampin' Up! team

Bye for now,

Robyn

Sheltering Tree Cards with Retired Products

Hi,

Isn't it a good feeling when you find a layout that is quick and easy to make?  I saw a post recently from Jen Guarino (www.jenguarino.com) for some male cards using the Sheltering Tree stamp set.  It's been ages since I've used this set...it sure got a work out yesterday.

This layout was perfect to use up some of my retired products.

Here's the current products I used

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set [140675] $45.00	Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141506] $30.00	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $43.00	Watercolor Wings Photopolymer Stamp Set [139424] $45.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $11.50	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986] $11.50	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50

and here's the retired products

Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad [138327] $11.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $11.50	Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock [138343] $14.00	Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642] $17.50
Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [122332] $11.95	Night Of Navy 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134571] $12.25	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $11.50

If you live in Australia, and would like to place an order, click on the link below the current product picture to be taken directly to the item, or here to go to my online shop.  

Are looking for any retired products?  Why not send me an email with the details?  I might be able to track it down for you.

Bye for now,

Robyn

June Forgotten Friday

Hello again.  Can you believe it?  It's already the 2nd Friday of the month.  The weeks are flying by.

Today I'm showcasing the Circle Card Thinlits.  I don't know about you, but I bought this thinlit several years ago, after making a card at a class I attended.  I don't think I've ever used it, but I haven't been able to part with it either.

I have to admit, it was pretty easy to use and it was the perfect to use some of my scrap (oops, I mean offcut) Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper.   And for another first.....I didn't CaSE the card.  It was my own idea.  Can you tell?

Some of the products are still current, but the Floral Boutique DSP retired at the end of May 😞.  I really love this DSP.  It's so elegant.  Fortunately I still have some left, but the good news is that the design is available in the 2017-19 In Colours.  See them in my online shop.

Here's my card, followed by the Products I used.

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141767] $31.00	In The Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140754] $35.00	Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163] $43.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75
Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $11.50	Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper [141663] $19.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Circle Card Thinlits Die [133480] $54.00	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $45.00	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $45.00	Glue Dots [103683] $8.00

Thanks for taking the time to look at my post.  As always, if you live anywhere in Australia and would like to order anything you've seen, you can either click on the link to take you to my online shop, or email me.  I'd be happy to help you.

Bye for now,

Robyn

June Card Class - Fabulous Flamingo

Hi,

I have recently scheduled some regular (well sort of regular) card classes on the third Friday of each month.

May's date didn't fit with everyone, so we met on 2nd June to make 3 cards using the new Fabulous Flamingo stamp set and the wonderful 2017-19 In Colours.  This stamp set has some terrific sentiments, and I love the Flamingo.  Sadly the It's My Party Enamel dots are retired, but the Glitter Enamel Dots have the Berry Burst dots.

I have to say a big thank you to Juliette B (http://stampinwithlisy.canalblog.com/), Kylie Bertucci (www.craftykylie.com), Ella Warren (www.jazzystamping.co.nz) and Delys Cram (https://delyscram.com/) for their Pins which I used as inspiration.

Product List

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set [143758] $37.00	Just Add Text Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143934] $31.00	2017-2019 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads [144081] $47.50	Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $11.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $11.50	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $14.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $27.75
2017-2019 In Color A4 Cardstock [144253] $14.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $14.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $7.00
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $8.75	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $8.75	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	It's My Party Enamel Dots [140554] $7.00

If you'd like to make these cards, but don't have all the products, you can order them from me, by clicking on the photo.  Alternatively, the cards can be purchased from me.  Just email me your details

Bye for now.

Robyn