Category: Retirement

Retro Pineapple

6/21/2022

We're all about the "mod circles" this week at Retro Rubber #185! Hopefully I can make it tropical for SU Only #304, too!
Hm, this was trickier than I thought it would be! I finally settled on creating my "circle" background with Swirly Bird from 2019 - I'm liking the effect! I went with Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party, my two most tropical colors, lol. I then picked a pineapple for my big tropical feature - we have a dandy one in our old Timeless Tropical bundle, and I pulled the sentiment from there as well. Whew! I was able to squeeze on my very last two Tropical Oasis Trinkets, too - too mish-mosh?? It's working for me!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our challenges, too - meet you there!
Swirly Bird (retired 2019) & Timeless Tropical (retired 2022) Stamp Sets; Basic White, Tahitian Tide, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry & Parakeet Party CS; Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide & Soft Suede Inks; In the Tropics (retired) & Deckled Rectangles Dies; Tropical Oasis Trinkets (retired); #RRCB185; #SUOC304.

DOUBLE Pumpkin Club June 25!
Did you check out your May and June Pumpkin kits yet? Time to catch us back up! Check out May In Color video HERE, and the June Pick of the Crop video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our special DOUBLE Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 25, at 2 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $15 for this special double class, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by July 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Paradise Palms

1/6/2022

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Yay! Today I get to try out another new (to me!) challenge blog! I'm playing at the Alphabet Challenge, where "T" is for "trees!"
It just so happens, I have some brand new trees to play with, too! Here's a look at Paradise Palms, which also comes with a really well-planned die set, too! I tried to stay focused on the trees, lol, but I couldn't resist trying out the little decorative strip elements in the dies, too - I needed a splash of blue for my beach scene anyway, lol. I'm starting to feel Maui calling!
Paradise Palms Stamp Set; Basic White, Crumb Cake & Pool Party CS; Crumb Cake, Just Jade & Soft Suede Inks; Palms & Stitched Shapes (retired) Dies; Wonderful Gems; #AlphabetChallengeTrees.

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Country Adventure

3/15/2019

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It's that fab day again - time for another fun sketch from Fab Friday #159! Won't you join us?
Time to pull out another lonely stamp set - I LOVE the images in Country Livin'! And Well Said was perfect to pair with it - a cute and quick little retirement card, with fun coloring thrown in, lol. I have a friend who plans to spend his retirement restoring old cars - sounds like Heaven for some, lol...
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see you over at the challenge!
Country Livin' & Well Said Stamp Sets; Wood Textures DSP; Crumb Cake, Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Cajun Craze & Old Olive Blends Markers; Linen Thread; Cajun Craze Enamel Dots (retired); #FabFri159.

Man Cards 2019
Yay! It's finally time for THE class for the men in our life! Sometimes it can be a little tough to "go manly" for our guys, but this class guarantees something for all our dudes! This class will feature 6 all-occasion "man" cards, without a doily or a butterfly in sight, lol. You'll have your choice of sentiments that most suit your needs, too! Class is $25, and provides all supplies (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me! You can also take this class for FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today! Class is still on for Saturday, March 16 at 3 pm. See you there!

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Beach Happy

2/3/2019

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There's a fabulous sketch for us this week at Inspire Create #35! So glad I have a stack of new stamps to break in!
I sorted through my shrinking pile of new goodies (but another box is on the way already, lol) and the one I just really wanted to get inky was Beach Happy. Such a fun builder st! There's all kinds of two-step combos, from coloring in the umbrella and beach chair, to a two part palm tree that I just couldn't work in today, sigh... I made up for it with my beach tote and floppy hat, though, lol. The Seaside EF made a perfect background for me, and I finished with some sunny Glimmer Dots, too. I added this fun sentiment from the Well Said set, and Happy Retirement is on the inside - don't we all want to live it up for retirement??
Beach Happy & Well Said Stamp Sets; Coastal Cabana, Whisper White & Bermuda Bay CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody & Granny Apple Green Inks; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Seaside EF; Crushed Curry Glimmer Dots; #ICC35.

Thank You Cards Class Feb 7 & 9!
I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS need Thank You cards! It's so handy to have a little stash on hand - and we have some gorgeous new sets for them right now, too! Class will include all supplies needed for 6 cards and envelopes (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class could also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Thursday, Feb 7, at 630 pm, or, Saturday, Feb 9 at 3 pm! RSVP now to save your spot today!

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New Adventure

1/16/2019

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The Library Challenge #24 has a brand new cover for us this week - Absolute Beginners. Another new title for me, but gotta love that yellow scooter!
So I OF COURSE ran straight for Mediterranean Moments - one Vespa, coming up! I kept the card fairly simple, leaving the background black and white, but I couldn't resist popping up a fussy cut and colored cycle - it's so small, I wanted to add a little pizzazz somehow. I tried to use an accent blue that mirrors the book cover color, too, Coastal Cabana seems about right! I turned it into a Happy Retirement (inside, lol) card using Well Said - this is the kind of retirement I think I could get used to, lol...
Mediterranean Moments & Well Said Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Coastal Cabana CS; Memento Tuxedo Ink; Smoky Slate, Basic Black & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Crushed Curry Glimmer Dots; #TLC24.

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Time to Enjoy

7/15/2018

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Happy Sunday! And you know that means that we're due for another fun color challenge here at Sunday Stamps #183! Just for fun, think I'll throw in Just Add Ink #417's "add a 'T'" challenge, too!
Today I started by looking for my "T" image. I almost had to move to the retired shelves when I spotted my Country Livin' set - yay for trucks! From there, I quickly settled on this sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings - and the whole arrangement is just right for a friend at church getting ready for the life of leisure - he even has an antique truck he plans on restoring!
I can't wait to see what YOU do with our colors - bring it on! And see you at the challenge!
Country Livin' & Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Tranquil Tide, So Saffron, Crumb Cake & Gray Granite Inks; Black Marker; Small & Large Oval Punches (retired); Black Baker's Twine; #SSC183; #JAI417.

Catch Up Classes Available July 21!
Oopsie! Did you miss something you still want to make up? Well, this day is for you! Come any time, all day, on Saturday, July 21, for your chance! I'd love for you to visit with me at Sarah's 2018 Summer Craft Retreat, at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree! I'll have FIVE classes available for you to make up - just let me know which ones you're interested in! This will be your chance to check out the fun at retreat, too - maybe next year you'll join us for the weekend!
Available classes: March 2018, Bubbles & Raindrops, 2 seats; April 2018, Man Cards 2018, 3 seats; May 2018, Picnic With You & Barn Door Class, 3 seats; June 2018, New Catty Intro, 4 seats; July 2018, Christmas in July 2018, 4 seats. All classes include all supplies (bring your own snips & fave adhesive) and a special gift from me, all for $25 each! Classes can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more per class! RSVP today!

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