Wacky Watercooler May Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop. This hop rotates in a circular motion so it doesn't matter where you start, you'll hop through every post. If you're following in order, you've come from Kath's blog and you'll leave here to Deborah's blog. At any time, you may click the HOME button below and return to the Wacky Watercooler main blog where you'll see a list of all the participants and the links to their blogs. 

My post today is mostly focusing on the retiring products and last chance items.

First up, I have made this card using the Oh Hello stamp set. I was sad to see this one on the retiring list as it is one of my all time favorite stamp sets.  I also used the Woodgrain background stamp on this card. The Woodgrain is being replaced by the Hardwood stamp set that is featured in the Occasions Catalogue. I love the new Hardwood stamp but I will keep my Woodgrain for when I want a softer wood look on my projects. Also featured on this card is the retiring In-Colors Primrose Petals and Gumball Green. I love these colors, but the new In-Colors are great too. You can see them further down on this post.  Don't forget to order all your favorite retiring items. Many products on the retiring list are already sold out, so don't delay or you'll miss out!

Next up is my version of the wreath kit that is available in the Occasions catalogue. I really liked this and when I started working on it, there was still snow outside and somehow by the time I finished this project, the snow was gone. I think it must be magic. I really liked the pop of color on the burlap background. It was really easy to make as the kit includes all the pieces you need to make this. You just need to add some hot glue to put the pieces together. I also used my new fringe scissors for a couple of the flower centres.  I didn't follow the pattern on the instructions exactly as I wanted to make this wreath my own. It's really a fun project that I think you and your kids would enjoy too. The Occasions catalogue is still good until the end of May so hurry and get your wreath kit while you can.

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Finally, here, I have made some tags using the BRAND NEW In-Colors. Aren't they great? I just love them. I haven't yet got the ribbon so I left the tags as is for now.  Also, did you notice? I used the new scallop tag topper punch to create these tags. The flowers are from the petite Petals stamp and punch set that is currently available in the Occasions catalogue but Great News... it'll also be in the new 2014-15 Annual Catalogue!

Thank you for hopping along with me. I hope you have enjoyed the projects I have shared today. Please leave a comment to let me know you were here before you continue along the hop.

Saying Good-Bye to Retiring Products (plus FREE shipping!)

The Retiring List has come out today. Be sure to get your favorite products before they're gone for good!! Check out the lists on my website. There are two lists... one for stamps and another for accessories. Wheel stamps are included in the accessory list. All In-Colors from 2012-14 will be retiring, so get those while you can! All current DSP will be gone also.

Note: Bundles that are in the current 2013-14 Catalogue will not be available in the 2014-15 Catalogue even if the products themselves will be available. So you'll want to get them now too, so you can save some money!

And more great news!! From April 21-25 there will be FREE SHIPPING on all products. This does not include expedited orders.

Happy Shopping! 

Retired List is Here

The retired lists are up. You can see them on my website.  I am having an online party for this which you can order your favorite items. Please use hostess code YPFPJNGR when ordering. DO NOT wait to order your favorite items because once they're gone, they are gone! I don't want you to have regrets!! Happy Shopping!