Impossible Card Template and Last Chance Update

Easy Template for an "Impossible Card" I wanted to share this easy template I made to create this impossible card.  Why is it called impossible?  Because when you first look at it, it seems impossible to have cut it out of one sheet of paper.  But it is really easy if you know the "trick".

Receive these 4 card kits free with your minimum $45 Merchandise Purchase from my Stampin' Up! store, using  the HOST Code HAWVET9S offer good from April 25 to May 15, 2018. (please note:  just like the retiring items from Stampin' Up!, quantities are limited, so hurry and order yours now!)

Oh So Eclectic Designer Paper Hurry and get yours while supplies last! (now thru May 31, 2018 or while supplies last) Just click on picture to order now. Oh So Eclectic Bundle Hurry & get yours while supplies last! The stamp and dies are going forward separately, but you can save 10% by ordering the bundle now. (now thru May 31, 2018 or while supplies last) Just click on picture to order now.

Don't Miss Out! Stampin' Up! Retiring list is Available now!

Stampin' Up!'s new catalog is coming out in June.  

And that means lots of wonderful items will be retiring to make room for new things. So I thought it was a perfect time to share with you some of my favorites that I don't want you to miss out on.  I am only showcasing the bundles, for great value, but be sure to shop the papers and embellishments.  But hurry, they are only available while supples last.  And there are some beautiful and fun 12 x 12 and 6 x 6 papers you are going to want!

Click HERE if you want to shop all the Retiring items, but I have listed a few of my absolute favorites below.  Buy now til May 31, 2018, while supplies last and take adavantage of Bundle prices and retiring items before they are gone.

Use HOST CODE  

HAWVET9S 

if placing your order from April 25 to May 25, 2018

Starting off the list is the must have Daisy Delight bundle.  Yes, the pieces are going forward in the new catalog, but why not save 10% now while the bundle is still available.  Beautiful as summer cards, but even as beautiful done in fall colors.  I promise, you will love this set!

DAISY DELIGHT PHOTOPOLYMER BUNDLE

Price: $31.50

One of the most used and loved bundles from this year's catalog is the Colorful Seasons set.  Winter, summer, spring or fall you will reach for this favorite.  Save 10% now by buying as a bundle!

COLORFUL SEASONS PHOTOPOLYMER BUNDLE

Price: $54.00

Next on my favorites list is the Oh So Eclectic Bundle.   Pinterest is loaded with great examples of how to use this gorgeous set.  And the dies have lots of great "stand alone" pieces you will use often.   Love the Adirondack Chair, leaves and snowflakes!

OH SO ECLECTIC CLEAR-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $47.50

On to the Beautiful Bouquet set.  Yes is has lots and lots of little pieces, that you can use to create bright and beautiful cards and scrapbook embellishments with.  These stamps and dies will be going forward in the new catalog, but buy now and save 10% as a bundle.

BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET PHOTOPOLYMER BUNDLE

Price: $51.25

Fun and fresh for this upcoming summer, or perfect for trimming gift bags and tags, the Bubble Over Bundle is a great set.  Imagine a Father's Day card with a gift of Dad's favorite brew.  He'll love it!  Or summer party table decor...the used are so much fun! Buy now and save 10% with the bundle!

BUBBLE OVER PHOTOPOLYMER BUNDLE

Price: $40.50

One of the suites that is retiring, and I am so sad, is the darling Myths and Magic Suite.  If you love mermaids, unicorns and wizards you will love love love this playful set.  But hurry, it is only available while supplies last, now till May 31, 2018.  Be sure to take a look at the papers and washi tape if they are still available.  Just darling!

MAGICAL DAY WOOD-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $53.00

Just in time for Dad's Day and Graduation is one of my all time favorite masculine sets.  The Truly Tailored punch will be going forward in the new catalog, but the stamps will be retiring. So hurry now and get the bundle and save 10% with bundle pricing!  While supplies last!

TRULY TAILORED CLEAR-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $34.00

Will do another post when my preorder box arrives, to talk about the new colors and stamp pad designs.  They are wonderful!  Can't wait to get my hands on them!  But till then, take some time to shop the retiring list and grab your favorites while you still can!  Click HERE if you want to shop all the Retiring items, Buy now til May 31, 2018, while supplies last and take adavantage of Bundle prices and retiring items before they are gone.

Bust my Stash Challenge!

     Well, I am packing for a super fun weekend crop and getting started packing.  Recently a wonderful friend ( hello, Barbara) told me about a facebook group built around encouraging you to use older papers from your stash.  ( The name of the Facebook group is 100 Pattern Paper Challenge.  It's a closed group you can ask to join.)  Yes, challenge yourself to use 100 sheets of your older papers.  So this time I am packing differently. And wanted to include you in the fun!  Leave a comment below and be entered to win a small prize from my "stash"  

My papers are separated into plastic totes, into categories:  Vintage feminine, vintage masculine, grunge masculine,  beach, vintage family, retro bright, baby, wedding, etc.  And of course I have whole totes of branded papers:  Prima, Anna Griffin, Graphic 45, Basic Grey, Kand Co, etc.  Well, truth be told, some brands actually have two large totes, each.  

So this weekend I am bringing a whole tote of retro bright papers and And loads of embellishments, that coordinate.  My goal is to power push myself to create as many layouts as I can, being sure to count how many sheets of paper I actually use.  Equally important, I hope to weed out and give away any papers that I can finally admit I will never, ever, never use.  (Don't expect that pile to be too too high...I am a hoarder, after all.)  

Another idea I enjoy is making "embellishments" from all the scraps.  Pinterest is loaded with great pictures and ideas on how to make tags and embellishments using your stash.  Think it will be great fun to do some at the crop!  Head to My Pinterest Embellishment Ideas Board to see lots of great ideas.   I will be sure to post pictures as I complete a few this weekend!

Have you ever done this type of challenge for yourself?  If so please share any ideas or pictures you have of different ways to "bust your stash".   Comment or leave a picture idea below and I will put your name in a drawing for a few things from my "stash".  Wish me luck and hope to see you at the crop!

On another note, 
Wanted to share a picture or two of the newest kits I have for sale!

Please visit my Scrapbook layout page on this blog to see and shop all the latest kits I have available.

Hope you are having fun "crafting memories",
Molly D