Pocket Silhouettes Sympathy card

In just 2 weeks, Stampin' Up! will be retiring many stamp sets and accessories. Pocket Silhouettes is one of the stamp sets that is being retired and one that I enjoy using for many cards. Also on this first card is Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon which is also being retired. Be sure to stock up before it is gone!

Stamp set: Pocket Silhouettes and Loving Thoughts (wood mount and clear mount)

Ink: Basic Black stamp pad, Basic Gray stamp pad

Paper: Basic Gray card stock, Basic Black card stock, Whisper White card stock

Other: Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Here is another card using some retiring products...

Stamp set: Pocket Silhouettes and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Old Olive stamp pad, Basic Gray stamp pad

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Basic Gray card stock, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Other: Decorative Label punch, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

For an inside sentiment for sympathy cards or wedding cards or many other types of cards, be sure to check out the God's Blessings stamp set. 

To shop all of the products that are being retired at the end of May...click here. 

Thanks for stopping today and I hope you feel inspired!

Blossom Bouquet Mother's Day Card

One of my favorite punches that Stampin' Up! has is the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch and sadly at the end of this month, it will be retired. Be sure to get it before it isn't available anymore, because it could sell out and be gone forever before the end of the month.
You have seen this punch used in a lot of cards on my blog and facebook page! It is such an awesome punch that can be used for so much!! Here's a Mother's Day card using it...

Stamps: Happy Mother's Day (Paper Inspirations)

Ink: Basic Gray stamp pad

Paper: Basic Gray cardstock, Pink Pirouette cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (Pink Pirouette)

Other: 5/8" Satin Ribbon (Basic Gray), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, Basic Rhinestones

I love this layout of this card and can see it used for so many different types of cards!

I hope you feel inspired today and keep stopping back!