Pretty Cards and saying Goodbye

The retiring list has been announced!  View the entire list on my online store.  They have added a clickable link with all the retiring products.
You can also see the list for retiring accessories HERE and retiring stamps HERE.
Every year the list surprises me a bit.  As usual there are some items on the list that I think to myself..."yeah, they gotta get rid of that...it's taking up space in the catalogue and I haven't used it in ages."  Other things I just think..."WHAT! I just used that?  How can that be going?  People need to be able to buy that...it's so awesome!"
Take my advice, if there are  things you love that are leaving, SHOP NOW while there's FREE SHIPPING (only till April 25th). At the same time you should stock up on basics you know you'll need (like whisper white paper, adhesive etc)  Remember, you'll get a free class pass when you shop online using hostess code 2QWAYSY3  (min. $30 order). (the hostess code box can be found on the shopping bag page in the bottom left corner)
Here's a peek of the cards we are doing at class this Thursday April 24th.  Hope you can RSVP and come and stamp with me!
Square lattice folder: retiring
Amazing family stamp set: retiring
Delightful Dozen stamp set: retiring
White taffata ribbon: retiring
Simply Sketched (hostess): retiring

Petite Petals meets Everything Eleanor

Just wanted to share a swap card I made.  It just speaks spring to me!  Sweet and simple with a pop of Strawberry Slush color!  Stampin' Up! stamps, ink and co-ordinating accessories make crafting easy.  Shop now on my online store!

Stampin' and Resting

Lots of stamping going on since Stampin' Up Sale-a-bration is in full gear.  Here's a card I made for a recent private class.  The hostess asked for an Easter card and this is what I made based on something I saw on pintrest.  It uses the Flower Shop stamp set, delightful dozen stamp set and the framed tulips embossing folder.

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I know I've mentioned a lot lately that during sale-a-bration you will get a free exclusive sale-a-bration gift for every $60 order.  Did I also mention the starter kit deal???? You can get $190 of product for only $125, no tax, no shipping!  What an awesome way to become a part of a fun creativity community, get a discount on your goods, and even earn a little $$!  Go to my website at www.genevieve.stampinup.net
 and check it out under the Join the Fun tab!
Speaking of fun creative community, our latest team swap involves punch art.  Hmmmm, simple but cute...that's what I needed...Here's what was created...

I wasn't sure if they were identifiable as animals so I was texting my fellow stamper friend Rebecca.  She knew exactly what they were. Whew.  She was laughing because she wondered if there was going to be a quiz at technique class on punch art!  Of course not!  There's never any stress at my classes. The point is to come and hang out and relax!  I would never give a quiz!!!

Since I've been so busy kicking of the great sale-a-bration promotion, I thought I would use today to relax a bit and take some sabbath time.  I tried to focus on quiet, restful things.  Here's what my sabbath looked like today:

I hung out at a local mom and pop style fish and chip shop.  If you can see in the photo, the restaurant was totally empty.  I ate fish and chips and drank grape pop.  My favourite! Sometimes taking time to delight in the simple pleasures of life is perfect to help restore the soul!  Hope you are taking some rest time for you on this snowy day!