Some of my favourite Retiring items...

Hi everyone,

I've been super busy lately and haven't posted a lot!  Sorry about that!

Well, for today's post, I thought I would list ten of my favourite retiring accessories.  I have checked to make sure that they are all still available in case you want to purchase them before they are gone!

I am placing an order on WEDNESDAY (May 15) so contact me by noon if you want anything.  My next order will be at the end of May.

Click here to view the Retiring Lists via my business website.

In no particular order, here are ten of my favourite retiring accessories:

* Stampin' Up! fabric
I do not sew, nor do I even own a sewing machine, but I have used my Big Shot to cut out fabric flowers to make magnets and pins.  I also used strips of fabric instead of DSP or ribbon on cards.  I LOVE that the Stampin' Up fabric coordinates with our DSP designs and colours.  I love the quality of the fabric and it's a GREAT price because it's all around 40% off right now.

* Shimmer Paint
I love the Shimmer Paint.  The Platinum, Frost White and Champagne are all still available on the retiring list. I use the Frost White a lot.  I mix a few drops of it into a small spray bottle and add some rubbing alcohol to it to make a shimmer spray.  I made the Dressed Up Birthday kit cards (ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT) the other day and I sprayed them with the same mixture but with Champagne Shimmer paint.  It added a soft, warm vintage-y looking glow to the cards.  Great product!

* Paper holders
You know, I think I like ORGANIZING my craft stuff as much as I like USING it!  I do love the 8 1/2x11 and the 12x12 paper holders.  I bought several more of each size so I could store my retired DSP, my sheets of chipboard, my "kits" and more.  They are very thick plastic and really durable.  I think I might get 2 more of the 12x12 size just in case...  :)

* Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies
WHAT!?!?  They updated the retired accessories list since the last time I looked and they included the Cannery dies, the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits dies from the Holiday Catalogue.  I really love all three of those products, but the Holiday Ornaments will be missed. I shall hold on to them and the coordinating stamp set (which is still available to buy right now as a carry over from the Holiday catalogue).

* Fancy Favour BIGZ XL die
I HAD to have this BIGZ XL die as soon as it was released several years ago.  It's a great sized box.  It holds 3x3 card sets, chocolates, little gifties.  You can cut them out of so many different materials!  I do love it.  I will MISS it!

* Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
I love embossing folders.  I have all of Stampin' Up!'s folders and will NOT be parting with them - even if they retire!  I do love the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  It is classy, vintage-y and adds such a lovely accent in seconds!

* Scallop Envelope BIGZ die
I do like this die.  I don't use it often, but I will NOT be parting with it.  It's a sweet little envelope that is perfect for little lunch notes for your children or for adding ticket stubs, journalling, etc to scrapbooks or your "This and That" journal.

* Designer Buttons
I love the current button designs and will miss them.  I love buttons!  I'm happy that buttons do not take up much space because I HOARD them!!!

* Lucky Limeade
This is a retiring colour that I love.  In fact, I wrote in three cards this past weekend - one for my Grandpa's birthday (turned 88 today!), one for my Mom and one for my Grandma for Mother's Day.  ALL THREE cards used Lucky Limeade.  I thought that was kind of funny considering I did not make them all this past week.  I do love this colour and will miss it (although I LOVE the new colours)!!

* Comfort Cafe DSP
I love all DSP, but I really do like this package.  I love Autumn - it is my favourite season.  I love the way this DSP mixes colours like Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit.  I love that it has Masculine designs and super feminine florals.  Some designs are kind of funky, while others are quite traditional.  It's a great pack!  Some of my other favourites are Storytime and Twitterpated.  Stampin' Up! always has great DSP.

Tomorrow I will list ten of my favourite retiring stamp sets.  They don't sell out until the end of May, so you'll be able to get them right until the end.  The accessories, on the other hand, sell out based on availability, so it's always hard to know when that will be.

Have a wonderful night!
Andra

ps - I have product shares coming up - watch for DSP, ribbon and accessory shares for the new catalogue!  It's a GREAT way to test new products without "breaking the bank".  Details will come soon!

ps - don't forget about the amazing starter kit deal on right now!  You get $195 of product for only $125!  Super great deal!  Contact me if you're interested!  :)