MONDAY

Today's post is a little different, but something I have been working on.  These are some favors for Sweet Grace Ministries' get together before Mother's Day.  I made 30 of them.  It was a great way for me to use my DSP.  Their symbol is a butterfly and I try to design some kind of a favor each year for this event, featuring a butterfly in some way.

I cut out the butterflies with the Butterfly Beauty Thinlit Die using some retired DSP.  The DSP was white with glossy designs.  When you ink the paper it takes on a resist look.  So I colored each butterfly using a sponge dauber inked from the ink pad.  Then I took a tissue and wiped each butterfly off so that I could remove any ink from the glossy resist area.  I attached each one to the stick by adding a little Multipurpose Tombow to two areas on the butterflies.  I love how these turned out.

The colors I used were Pool Party, Gorgeous Grape (I thought I had Highland Heather), Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, and Pear Pizazz.

They can be used in a potted plant (indoors).

I have focused on Sweet Grace Ministries before, but it is always good to have a reminder about what this great organization is.  It was started by a local friend who lost her first child at birth.  The organization supports families who are grieving the loss of an infant.  They provide a basket filled with remembrance items, photography of the newborn, and continued support for the family through their support groups. It is such a worthy cause.  If you would like to learn more about this organization visit here.

FRIDAY

Today I am showcasing a few more retiring products.  Here is the card and then I will tell you what will be gone forever.

The two panels at the top of the card show the 2 retiring Embossing Folders - Dot to Dot and Oh My Stars.

The "celebrate" in the middle is from the Celebrate You Thinlits and they are retiring also.  This was made by using Brusho Crystals on Watercolor Paper and then cutting the thinlit out.

This is an easy card to make and can be used with many color combinations and/or combinations of embossing folders.  There is also Wink of Stella on certain areas of the folders but it is hard to see here.

Don't forget to order your retiring products.  Some are already gone.

WEDNESDAY

Our featured retiring set today is Golden Afternoon.

Other retiring product: Petal Pair Embossing Folder

Other supplies:

Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White cardstock

Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Momento Ink

Stitched Rectangle Framelits

Stampin' Blends

Braided Linen Trim

This card would be good for any occasion. Just change the message.

MONDAY

Showcasing another retiring set - Petal Palette.  I love this set, so, once again, I will not be giving this one away.  However, there is a beautiful new bird set coming out in the new Annual Catalog.  Can't wait to get my hands on it.  In the meantime, order your Petal Palette set before it is gone.

Retiring - Petal Palette stamp set; Lemon Lime Twist Ink

Already retired - Butterfly gala DSP from Sale-a-bration; White Organdy ribbon

Other products used:

Balmy Blue, Whisper White cardstock

Momento Ink Pad

Stampin' Blends

Stitched Shape Framelits

Oval Framelits

FUN FOLD FRIDAY

Better late than never.

Today's card features the retiring Half Full Stamp Set and the Wood Textures DSP.

To make the fold, just take a regular size piece of cardstock cut at 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 and score in the middle.  Then cut out a piece by cutting down the fold line until you have 2 1/4" left of cardstock.  This will form the flap that opens the card.

I used the Rectangle Stitched Framelits for the stamped image and then just layered two more pieces behind it.  You could use any shape you want for this piece - circle, oval, square - whatever works best with the stamp that you are using.

The message on the inside is from an already retired set.  

I used Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and White cardstock, and Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Stampin' Blends to color the images.

I love the versatility of this stamp set.  You can use it for Christmas, a general card or attach with a label when you gift someone with a bottle of wine.  I won't be getting rid of this set even though it is retiring.  there are some you just HAVE to hold onto.

MONDAY

I will be concentrating on retiring items the next few weeks.  Today's card uses one of the embossing folders from the Petal Pair, found on pg 223 of the Annual Catalog.  I always hate to see things disappear, but there is always something new and exciting to look forward to.

That is really the only thing on this card that is retiring.  The Healing Hugs stamp set will return as a cling set.  Other items used:

Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White cardstock

Calypso Coral, Pear Pizazz ink

Pearlized Doilies

Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Diamonds

Dimensionals 

FUN FOLD FRIDAY

Today I have a couple of cute little Easter treat holders for you.  Of course, you can make these for any occasion.

This little box uses the Tiny Treat Thinlit.  It is now retired, but if you have it, it is the cutest and is very easy to put together.  The other thing I love about it is that you can get 2 boxes out of one 8 1/2 x 11 piece of card stock.  Love when that happens.

Just cut out the box with your Big Shot, fold on the score lines and adhere together with Tombow . For the tag I used the Oval Framelits and the Gingham Gala DSP.  I hate to see this DSP go away, but maybe they will bring it back with some new colors in the new catalog.

I colored the bunny with Stampin' Blends and popped it up on the oval with Dimensionals. 

The punch with the message is also discontinued, but it works perfectly.  I attached a Gingham Gala Adhesive backed flower sequin onto the message.

The message and the bunny are from the Fable Friends Stamp Set.

I made 40+ of these little boxes using different colors of cardstock and DSP.  Each one is filled with crinkle paper and a couple small pieces of Easter candy. 

The second project is an easy peasy envelope that you could use for many different occasions.  Rather than post all the dimensions and pictures here, just visit Pootles here

https://pootles.co.uk/2016/03/14/watercolour-chick-treat-bags-tutorial/ and she will show you how to make the bag.

I used all retired products to make this - DSP, ribbon, stamp set, and punches.  Sometimes you just have to pull out that "old" stuff to complete your projects.

Each envelope is filled with crinkle paper and a personal size bag of M & M's.

Praying that everyone has a wonderful Easter and that you are able to spend time with your loved ones.  

Thanks be to God and the gift of his son Jesus Christ in our lives.