The Beginning of the Farewell Parade!

As all of you know, I announced the list of retiring stamp sets on April 15th, and tomorrow I will announce the list of retiring accessories. These products are only available until May 31st (or while supplies last in the case of accessories), so between now and then, I'll be showcasing some of my favorite sets and accessories that will soon be gone. If you see something you like, please contact me ASAP, so I can get it ordered for you...I don't want you to miss out!

Comments appreciated, and requests taken- let me know if there's a certain set you'd like to see showcased!

Today's share uses the Pocket Silhouettes stamp set. I love this set, as it's a great springtime set that can be used for so many different things. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Sets: Pocket Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Charming

Ink: Blushing Bride, Rose Red

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Rose Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern label Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1 1/4" circle punch, Stampin' Sponge, Basic Jewels Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Going, Going... GONE!

Every year, Stampin' Up! releases a list of stamp sets and accessories that will retire to make room for all the new goodies coming. This year, the only difference is, the list is longer than usual. The good news? That makes room for EVEN MORE new products when the new catalog is released-which don't forget, is a WHOLE MONTH early this year!

Click on the "Going, Going...GONE!" image on the right side of my blog to view the retiring product list, then place your order on my website, or contact me and I'll be happy to handle all the details for you!

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

New Clearance Rack items and a Summer Smooches CASE

Hey Everyone!

Hope you guys had a good Spring Break (or have one planned). My family and I spent the week in Myrtle Beach, and we had a blast. Now that we're back, I can't wait to get back to work posting and planning classes! Lots of fun things coming up!

First things first...I don't want you to miss out-

STAMPIN' UP! HAS ADDED MORE STUFF TO THE CLEARANCE RACK!!

Click HERE to hurry over to take advantage of the awesome deals and last chance items you won't want to miss including punches, DSP, ribbon, and tons of accessories and embellishments.

Today's share is a CASE of the lovely and super-talented Mary Fish. She is one of my favorite Stampin' Up! demonstrators to CASE, and if you take a peek at her blog at www.stampinpretty.com you'll surely see why. :)

A lot of the products used here are from the new Summer Smooches Suite (say that three times fast!) that is available as a sneak peek right now, and then won't be available until the new catalog comes out (which really, is just around the corner).

I love how there are lots of layers, but it still has a Clean and Simple look to it...a win-win for me!

Stamps: Word Play

Cardstock: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Summer Smooches DSP, 5-petal flower punch, 1" Square Punch, Corner Rounder, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, In-Color Designer Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Simply Soft Sympathy

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been away for a bit, but several of my kiddos have been sick, and I've been super involved in a project at the Middle School here in town where two of my girls attend.

Today's share is in participation of the PPA 129 Challenge. You'll remember that PPA has decided to alternate between a color challenge and a sketch challenge, and only do a challenge every OTHER week...so this week's challenge was a sketch.

Here's the sketch:

I always take a few liberties with the sketch...turning it, or using a different shape, but I rarely will completely delete an element like I did today. I tried and tried and no matter what I created with that scalloped area, I didn't like it...so, I skipped it. I did add that Lucky Limeade DSP layer in there where the scallop should be, so didn't skip the layer, just didn't scallop it. Also, layer 3 is actually UNDERNEATH as the ribbon. Soo...let me know what you think, and Thanks for Stopping By!

Stamps: Simply Soft (Hostess)

Ink: Lucky Limeade

Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, 2012-2013 In Color DSP Pack, Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Mojo Monday #227

Soo...I know it's Tuesday, and I really like to get my Mojo Monday share posted ON MONDAY, but I just could not get a blog post in yesterday! So I hope you guys don't mind that I'm posting it on Tuesday! If you'd like to play along, visit www.mojomonday.blogspot.com

So here's the sketch...

And here's my card. Mr. Brown brought me a big box of new stuff yesterday, including this sweet paper and stickers to match! I thought it was cute for a birthday card, so that's what I made! I hope you like it!

Don't forget that right now Sale-A-Bration is in full swing...for every $50 in product you order, you get a FREE exclusive item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! So, if you like the supplies used here as much as I do...email me so we can get you some FREE STUFF!

As always, Thanks for Looking!

Stamps: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Island Indigo

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Sweet Shop DSP, Framelits, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Slot Punch (retired), 2012-2013 In Color DSP Pack, Sweet Shop Stickers

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Sheet Metal Magnets-Craft Show Creations

Hello! Today's share is not a card, but a bunch of 3D items I created this evening to sell at an upcoming craft show and scrapbooking crop! They are all magnets made from sheet metal. For the sheet metal, you can either use flashing (found in the roofing aisle of your local home improvement store), or you can actually cut apart soda cans and use them. Soda cans give you a nice variety of colored metal to work with also...so keep that in mind if you're looking for colorful. I used glue dots and Stampin Dimensionals in a lot of places, but I definitely recommend attaching your magnet to the back with hot glue. I like to use the thick, nickel-sized magnets because they have a good strong hold. Another option is to die cut Stampin' Up! magnet sheets into the shape of your bottom layer, and adhere it to the back. Then the whole backside would be magnetic. I suppose it just depends on personal preference and what you plan to use them for. Another tip: Use the Crop-A-Dile to punch the whole through all the layers at once if you plan to insert brads. The paper piercer is just not tough enough to poke holes in sheet metal! I hope you like my project, and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Filled with Love

Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Real Red (markers)

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz,Whisper White,Poppy Parade,Island Indigo,Pacific Point, Concord Crush

Accessories: Flashing Sheets, Round Magnets, Hot Glue Gun, Big Shot, Rectangle Clearlit, Blossom Party Die, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Glimmer Brads, Crop-A-Dile, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Mojo Monday #226

Hey everyone!

It's Monday, so that means another Mojo Monday sketch for ya...

I really liked this one as it gave us the choice to go round or square. I ended up going square, but my twist was that the main image area on the front is actually cut OUT of the front of the card window-style, instead of being another set of layers ON TOP of the front of the card. I tried to give it just a little bit of bling with a glimmer brad and some smooch spritz, but didn't realize that my smooch spritz was close enough to empty that it made big splatters on my card...sooooo...I'm sorry about that!

I hope you like my card, and thanks for looking!

Here's the sketch:

And here's what I did with it:

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Happy Greetings

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Blossom Punch, Glimmer Brad Subtles, White Bakers Twine, Big Shot, Framelits, Smooch Spritz Vanilla, Color Spritzer, Basic Gray Marker, Crumb Cake Marker

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

SAB is HERE! 3 Ways to Sale-a-Brate!

OK...this will be a long post because I do have a card share for you today...but first....the awesome special announcement!

SALE-A-BRATION IS FINALLY HERE!

There are 3 great ways to take advantage of this once a year event....

1.) PLACE AN ORDER! For every $50 of product you order, you earn a FREE exclusive gift from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. There are stamp sets, designer paper, ribbons, brads, fabric...all kinds of things to choose from in there!!

To take advantage of SAB by placing an order, click HERE and go to "Shop Now". Or you can simply send me an email or call me and I'll be happy to place your order for you! There is a link to the special SAB catalog on the right side of this blog...

2.) BE A HOSTESS! Have more than a little stuff you'd like to order? Or, better yet, get some friends together and let them HELP you get to that big order amount! To be your own hostess, and earn an exclusive, beautiful, reusable shopping tote simply contact me to place an order of $150 or more. Hostesses who place an order (it can even be a combined order from your friendly get-together) of $400 or more, not only get the beautiful tote, but they earn EVEN MORE FREE

STUFF! Keep reading!

If you place a $150 order, you will receive:

• the exclusive and beautiful tote pictured above-in this year's designer colors, ***see below
• $25.00 of FREE Hostess Dollars to spend on anything you want from either catalog
• 3 FREE items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure

***NOTE – If you are placing a $150 order and you want the tote – you have to contact me! Online orders will not receive it.

Call me at 307-220-2175 and I will place the order for you to make sure you get your tote!

Having those friends over? If you place a $400 order, you guys not only receive 8 FREE GIFTS from the brochure and the beautiful tote, but you also receive an exclusive bundle of EXTRA FREE stuff! This hostess bundle includes the products found on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, including:

• Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

READY FOR THE 3RD (AND BEST) WAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SALE-A-BRATION?

3.) JOIN MY TEAM! Have you been thinking about becoming a demonstrator, or wishing there were a way for you to earn extra income alongside your current job, or wishing you had some way to supplement your family's income without having to sacrifice being home with your kids? Well, if you have, and you been waiting for the next good deal to come along...here it is!

Sign Up during Sale-A-Bration for only $125.00

(THAT'S LESS THAN IT COSTS TO BE YOUR OWN HOSTESS!)

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

That $125 gets you over $340.00 of product with FREE shipping and handling, 30% off your first order, 20% off of EVERY SINGLE ORDER AFTER THAT, plus, a FREE package of Designer paper or digital download each month until year end. And the best part about the last thing is...YOU GET TO CHOOSE WHICH PACK OF PAPER OR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD YOU WANT! (Up to $10.95 each)

So let's do the math: $340.00 worth of product, $35.00 free shipping, discounts, discounts, discounts-FOREVER, AND over $130.00 worth of FREE designer paper or digital downloads this year...a minimum of $500.00 worth of stuff (not even counting your discounts) for your $125. Ummm...YES PLEASE! I wish I could take advantage of this deal myself!

In addition to all that's mentioned above, being a member of my team means:

• You are invited to attend the fabulously exciting Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, UT every July
• You have the opportunity to attend at least 2 upline meetings per month where we learn new tips, tricks, and
  techniques and just have a great time stamping with our fellow team members
• You have access to an entire team of fellow demonstrators who are always happy to share information, answer questions, show you how to do something, swap samples, and support you in any way they can. Some members of my upline have been demonstrators for upwards of 15 years! Believe me...if you need support or questions answered...we've got it covered!
• You will receive monthly downline packets from me containing fresh samples and technique ideas that you can use in workshops or classes, or however you like to build YOUR business the way YOU want!
• You will receive a free monthly subscription to the Stampin' Up! demonstrator only magazine, Stampin' Success, which is filled with even more ideas and tips
• You'll gain access to demonstrator-only content on the Stampin' Up! website, and the ability to order A FULL MONTH earlier than customers when a new catalog or promotion comes out!
• PLUS...JUST FOR JOINING MY TEAM..YOU WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL DOWNLINE WELCOME PACKAGE FROM ME INCLUDING A SAMPLE BINDER FULL OF IDEAS, A TECHNIQUE BOOKLET, AND OTHER GOODIES...JUST TO SHOW YOU HOW EXCITED I AM TO HAVE YOU ON MY TEAM!

I cannot express WHAT A GREAT DEAL THIS IS! Plus...you don't have to sign your life away, so it's a great time to test drive a Stampin' Up! demonstratorship! What do you have to lose? Get in while the gettin' is good!! Just email or call me and let me know which option you'd like to take advantage of...simple as 1, 2, or 3!

OK...I know that's a LOT of information to take in...but I did promise you a card share today, so here we go! I used the sketch over at PPA...but tried to think a little outside of the box. Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think! Thanks for looking!

So here's the sketch:

(you guys know I'm a notorious sketch flipper)

And here's 2 views of my card...since it has an unusual opening...

Stamps: Perfectly Penned

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Texture Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Framelits, Domestic Goddess Designer Paper, Designer Paper 2012-2013 In Color Collection, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Clip Assortment, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Mojo Monday #225

Ok so...technically it's still Monday for a few more minutes, so here's today's Mojo Monday...

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

Obviously, I rotated the sketch 90 degrees, but other than that, I think I did pretty good at sticking to it! This uses a stamp set I haven't used in a while...and also my least used Texture Folder, so a couple of challenges all wrapped into one. I hope you like it, and please stop by tomorrow for a special announcement!!! Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Farm Life

Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Cardstock: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Big Shot, Hounds-tooth Texture Folder, Designer Series Paper Regals Collection, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-majig (this is a wood-mount set, and no way would I have gotten those words straight without it!)

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

A Little Bit of Good

So today's share is one of my favorite cards I've made lately. I love the saying, it uses my current favorite DSP...I just love it. It's very simple, and quick to reproduce if you're making a set of cards for a gift. Stamping Supplies are always listed below the image, so please let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for looking!

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Domestic Goddess DSP, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Clip Assortment, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com