Donna Schafer's Stamping Station

Class Samples from Yesterday

I posted one of the cards from this class earlier this week.  Here are the other four.  It was a fun class!  Thanks to everyone who attended!

Except for the sentiment on the first card (which is from the Trust God stamp set), the other stamp sets are all retiring.  Get them before they're gone!

French Foliage Stamp Set (retiring) and Trust God stamp set (not retiring)

Build-a-blossom stamp set and Perfect Punches stamp set, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (also retiring).

Best Dad Ever stamp set

Perfect Punches stamp set,Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (also retiring), 

Place your order for these sets by visiting my online ordering site at www.donnas.stampinup.net.  Click on "Shop Now" in the upper right corner of the home page.  Don't forget to use the Hostess Code XHJYD4DZ  (in the rectangular box at the bottom of your ordering screen, underneath where your items are listed).  I'll keep this order open a few days longer, to give you a chance to still get into the drawing for one of my retired sets!  Don't forget to enter the code :-)

Around Array Stamp Set

This is a stamp set that will be in the upcoming big catalog coming out in June, but you can get it now as part of Stampin' Up!'s Spring Surprise Promotion.  See details below.

Stamps: Around Array.  Colors:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade.  Accessories:  Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (Spring Mini catalog, p. 28), Big Shot, Lattice die for Big Shot, 1" Circle punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (spring mini catalog, Spring Mini Catalog, p. 16 (or as part of the Spring Surprise bundle), Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon (Spring mini catalog, p. 30).  

Details on the Spring Surprise Sneak Peek Bundle:

Click on the photo to view a flyer.

 

You can add this stamp set and punch to your order for retiring products.  You can place your order online at www.donnas.stampinup.net (click on SHOP NOW from the home screen).  Don't forget to enter the hostess code:  XHJYD4DZ  (enter at the bottom of  your ordering screen) so you can be entered into my drawing for one of my retired stamp sets!

Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!

Retiring Accessories List - Many Items Already Sold Out

Hello stampers.  Just a reminder that the items on the retiring accessories list are "while supplies last."  Several items have already sold out.  You can view the updated list here: 

RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST  - UPDATED

If an items is no longer available, there is an "x" in the last column.

Don't miss out.  Place your order online today at my SU! ordering site:  www.donnas.stampinup.net.  Don't forget to enter the hostess code:  XHJYD4DZ  (enter at the bottom of  your ordering screen) so you can be entered into my drawing for one of my retired stamp sets!

Have a great day and a great weekend!

 

Last Day to Sign Up for Saturday's Class. Here's One Sample ...

Hi stampers!  Today is the last day to sign up for my "Farewell to Retiring Stamp Sets" class. 

I did not have time to make all the samples yesterday, as planned.  My youngest daughter injured her toe Wednesday night at karate class, and yesterday was spent visiting doctors and getting xrays.  Yep, it's broken.  No more track or karate for six weeks.  Poor thing :-(   As a result of that little adventure, today's to-do list (which involves a drive to Jackson, MI) is very long indeed!  I'll be designing the rest of the cards tonight.  Rest assured, they'll be worth your while!

I would love to see you at the class!  Remember, you'll get $10 off an order of $25 or more at the class (making the class cost just $5.00).  Come on out and make some cards with fellow stampers! 

Saturday, April 27

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost:  $15.00 (remember, you'll get $10 of that back when you place a $25 or more order)

Lambertville United Methodist Church - corner of Dean & Douglas Rds., Lambertville

E-mail me at [email protected] to RSVP.

Don't forget about the prizes I'll be giving away.  I put a photo of those in my post earlier this week. 

 OK, here's one of the cards we'll be making, using the Just Believe stamp set and the retiring Riding Hood Red cardstock.

 

 I hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps and Accessories Lists are Here! 25-60% Off Some Items!

Hello stampers!  Well, it's that time of year - sad and exciting all at once.  The current catalog will expire at the end of May, so it's time to say good-bye to some stamps and accessories.

Below you will find links to the PDF files for the retiring stamps and the retiring accessories.

RETIRING STAMPS LIST 2013

RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST 2013 (Note, this list will change daily as items sell out)

The accessories are only available while supplies last, so I would highly recommend putting in an online order (see link to my store below) for the things that you really want.  They will run out of certain accessories quickly.

 

CLICK HERE TO GO TO MY ONLINE STORE and start shopping now!

Once you are on the order screen, scroll to the bottom (underneath your list of items) and you'll see an empty box with the words "Hostess Code" next to it. 

Enter this code in the Hostess Code box when ordering online:  XHJYD4DZ.  Using this code will get you entered into a drawing to pick a set from a selection of my retiring sets!

 

Don't be too sad about the retiring items.  Would you keep shopping at your favorite clothing store if they never changed what was on their shelves, if they always sold the same pants/shirts/skirts/accessories?   Of course not!   Fabulous new stampin' goodies are coming your way in the next catalog.  Stay tuned!

Don't miss out on getting the items you want.  Order now to avoid disappointment.

P.S.  The above lists will also be available in sortable Excel files (so you can arrange by page number).  However, one of those links isn't working at the moment.  I'll post them as soon as I can.

Papillon Potpourri With a Vintage Twist

Here's a card I made earlier this week.  I've been on a kick lately with the First Edition Designer Series Paper and I wanted to see how it would look if I cut it out using the largest doily from the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits set.  I like it!

 

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri.  Colors:  Not Quite Navy (I'm going to miss that color!), Crumb Cake, Basic Black.  Accessories:  Big Shot, Hexagon embossing folder (Spring Mini catalog, p. 6), Delicate Doilies Sizzlits set, Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon (Spring Mini Catalog, p. 20), 5/8" Crochet Trim, First Edition Designer Series Paper, 2 1/2" circle punch (behind the doily), Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Basic Pearls.

Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!

P.S.  Did you see my post the other day about the class I'm having this Saturday?  Click HERE to see the details.  We'll be saying farewell to the retiring sets (the list of retiring stamps comes out this Wednesday).  NOTE: The class is this Saturday, April 27 (not May 27 as originally posted).  RSVP asap.  I hope to see you there!

Oops! The class date in the title of my last post was wrong ...

Sorry about that!  (It's correct in the body of the post, but wrong in the title.)  (Red face here.)

The correct date for the "Farewell to Retired Stamps" class is Saturday, April 27.

(I corrected the post, so if you click on it again, it will show the correct date now.)

Sorry for the error.  Here's a cute card sample to make up for it!

 

I used Crystal Effects to make the raincoat, golashes and raindrops look shiny!  I love Crystal Effects!

Stamps:  Lean on Me.  Colors:  Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight.  Accessories:  Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (Spring Mini, p. 28), Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon, Crystal Effects.

Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!

Come to My "Farewell to Retiring Stamps" Class - Sat., April 27

Stamp the morning away and help me say goodbye to some of the stamp sets that will be gone for good at the end of May.  We'll make six cards. 

Saturday, April 27, 10:00 - 1:00

Cost: $15.00.  RSVP by Thursday, April 25 so I know how many projects to cut. 

Pay in advance or at the door.  RSVP by April 25 required either way.   Class size limited to 15.  Mail your payment in advance to ensure you are one of the 15!

Receive $10 of your class fee back when you place a $25.00 order that day. 

RSVP to me at [email protected] or by clicking on the RSVP link below. 

If you have a PayPal account, you can pay in advance using my e-mail: [email protected].  You can also pay in advance via check (e-mail me for my address), or cash dropped off here at my house (please do not mail cash).

I hope to see you at the class!

If there is enough demand, some of you can come at 9:00 if you want to be done early.  Please e-mail me if this is something you are interested in doing.

I don't know what we'll be making, since I don't yet know what's retiring.  Therefore, I don't have photos of the cards.  However, I do have a photo of some prizes I'll be giving away at the event!  I may give away some cards, too...

 

I hope to see you at the class.  

 RSVP

Having Some Silly Fun With My Digital Studio

I saw these words scribbled on a kid's t-shirt last weekend at the Michigan State Robotics Championship.  When your 150 lb. robot falls 10 feet off a metal pyramid (like ours did earlier this year), it's easy to take this attitude ...

  

The crown is from the digital stamp set Artistic Etchings.

What could you make with My Digital Studio?  At just $19.95 for the software disc, it's easy to find out!  Contact me to order  yours today.  Questions:  Visit www.MyDigitalStudio.net, an entire website dedicated exclusively to users of My Digital Studio.  Samples, forums, all you need to know.

A Fun Card - By My Sister!

Hi stampers!  My sister Charlotte visited me recently (so much fun!)  While she was here, she made this great card using the new photopolymer stamp set - Designer Typeset Alphabet.  I love the colors and the message.  Great job, Char!

 

Stamps:  Designer Typeset photopolymer stamp set.  Colors:  Gumball Green, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry.  Accessories:  Big Shot, Cloudy Day embossing folder, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, White Baker's Twine, Cupcake punch (for cloud), 1 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, Modern Label punch, Rich Razzleberry satin stitched ribbon, Floral District Designer Series Paper, silver mini brads.