Shoebox swap and retired colors

I'll be heading out the door momentarily to a downline meeting where we'll be doing a shoebox swap. I've been struggling for nearly two weeks trying to decide what card I will do.

It was literally last night around 4:30 pm that a I decided on a layout and a stamp set. However, thats as far as I got and it was a couple hours later that I came up with the card below.

All colors in this card are retiring at the end of June this year. The only color used here that will remain is Pumpkin Pie.

Here is a list of what I used for this card:

Stamp Set: Circle Circus

Ink: Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White

Die-Cut: SU! Top Note

Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain in Sage Shadow

I'm off to share! Happy Stamping!

Ceramic Coasters

I have a craft faire coming up (my first ever!) and I decided to try and make some ceramic coasters. I have been wanting to use my Medallion stamp and so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity.

I stamped these ceramic tiles using close to cocoa craft ink. I heat set the ink by baking them in the oven for about 30 minutes.

What do you think?

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Its a Color Renovation!

Stamping Up! announced on Tuesday that they were revamping their color families. This would mean we'd be saying a fond farewell to a number of colors. This has sparked many many discussions on all the online communites I belong to.

I wanted a couple days before posting this to see how the "hype" among my fellow demonstrators would pan out. I've been reading different forums discussing Stampin' Up!'s announcement and everyone is reacting on both sides of the spectrum ... from VERY upset to down right "almost peeing my pants" excited. I have to admit, I'm in the middle. I'm very excited about the changes, but also a little disappointed at the loss of some of my favorite colors.

Thanks to Amy for making and sharing these great images.