The gorgeous Painted Petals stamp set from the Occasions Catalogue has not carried over into the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue. The Occasions Catalogue products are only available for another 5 days, until 2 June. I'm thankful that I already have it as I love this pretty two-step stamping set, especially the three tulip-like flower heads and matching stalks. Here they are stamped on a decorative belly band for a triangle gift box...

I have loved playing with the Butterfly Basics stamp set with coordinating dies from the Occasions Catalogue, for this project I used them to decorate Kraft Grid Journals (these are discounted on the Retired List, while supplies last)...

Tuesday, 2 June, is the last day you can purchase from the Retired List and it's also the last day you can order from the 2015 Occasions Catalogue. Speaking of the Occasions Catalogue, here's a sweet butterfly thank you card using products from that catalogue... Something Borrowed DSP (in Sahara Sand and Whisper White), Butterfly Basics stamp set with coordinating die and White Jute Ribbon.

How many butterflies you can see?

Mother's Day Poem - Agnes (Despicable Me 2)

This 90th Birthday Card was created using the Hardwood background stamp and the Guy Greetings stamp set. This special birthday card for my Poppa was inspired by Lisa Young's "Righty-Tighty" card...

As Stampin' Up! Demonstrators we can earn titles, with increasing benefits, for meeting business goals. Over the last month two of my wonderful team members achieved new titles and I created a card for each of them, to congratulate them on their achievements. These were stamped with the Vivid Vases stamp in VersaMark then heat-embossed with white embossing powder. A light wash of Tempting Turquoise ink with an Aqua Painter over the top, with more intense ink for shadows...

Here's a sweet Thank You notecard stamped with the Painted Petals stamp set and accented with Gold Foil, inspired by Krista Frattin...