Showing posts with label retirement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retirement. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

It is time to say good bye.


https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRcZXtsPLJiJk8eiihx7FX211s3giegcN4CwTSdHPA2lfXgn9jxvjX6RlhZnxDR88Aotkt3PVQqOvl9Ic3DAxFJt0bU_cig9W5UXrX5fQ84RjQqCz-if8tUFApPUSFj7YwaxLqT2Rwz9u/s1600/Mojo444.gif


Yes, the retirement list was posted on Tuesday and so many of my favorites are going to retire. However, I got to take a pick at the new catalog, and oh my, the new comers are going to blow us all away! You will soon see it.


Miriam Castanho-Bollinge, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demosntrator, mm, retirement, wild about flowers, farmer's market dsp, rose garden thinlits, big shot, su

A retirement card was in order, don't you think? This card was inspired by the sketch from Mojo Monday 444.  The dsp is Farmers Market and it is retiring. Sentiment is from the Wild About Flowers stamp set, which was cut with the Rose Wonder Framelit. The ribbon was retired last year, but I keep a stash as I really like the color and the texture of it. Let's not waste any time as the retiring items are going to disappear fast.

Thank you for visiting. I love reading your comments, so please share them with me. Be well

Miriam


MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping!

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[101650]
$8.50
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[119685]
$7.00
Farmers Market Designer Series Paper
[138448]
$11.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[133645]
$6.50
Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set
[138728]
$21.00
Big Shot
[113439]
$110.00
Rose Garden Thinlits Dies
[140619]
$31.00
Mossy Meadow 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
Mossy Meadow 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
[133670]
$8.95

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:
Bundle Up .  Check out the 15% savings on these coordinating products.

Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: , , , , ,

Friday, July 17, 2015

It's all yours.

PPA260


It seems that lots of people are reaching the age of retirement, and it is a nice gesture to show how much the work they did throughout the years was appreciated. A beautiful handmade card can do precisely that.

Miriam Castanho Bollinger, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demonstrator, ppa, retirement, gold soiree specialty dsp, wild about flowers, big shot, lot of labels framelits, su

Therefore, today's card is a perfect example of a retirement card that shows appreciation. The sketch is from the Pals Paper Arts challenge 260, going along with the sentiment from the Wild About Flowers stamp set. I used the Gold Soiree Specialty DSP as a background and the new Labels Framelits for the flowers from the same stamp set. I found that the Wild About Flowers set is one of those sets that I hardly need a separate set. Love that. I add the retired Raspberry Ripple ribbon with double loop bow which I made with My Bow Maker.

Make today extra special and enjoy this unique day in ways you have not done in a while. Be well.


MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping! There's a handy supply list at the end you can print.



Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:
Bundle Up .  Check out the 15% savings on these coordinating products.

Posted by at 2 comments:
Labels: , , , , ,

Monday, July 13, 2015

Ciao!

CCMC363

Adulthood life is not easy, but it sure is wonderful The people we meet, the responsibilities that brings, the freedoms, and all the lessons we learn along the way. Nothing beats meeting people. Some will be greatly missed, other will soon be forgotten. Having a full time job was always a joy and I truly enjoyed my last two full time job: one in the hospitality industry and the other as a freelancer interpreter. In both I met plenty of people and enjoyed every thing about it all.

Miriam Castanho Bollinger, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demonstrator, ccmc, retirement, flower shop, bordering blooms, wild about flowers, boho blossoms, label bracket punch, su

But people also move one. Today's card is to celebrate the work life of adulthood. We all are going to retire sooner or later. Some co-workers will be missed others, not so much. Well, let's concentrate on the first category and have this card to them. The inspiration for it came from the CCMC 363, and in addition to some retired DSP, I used the Bordering Blooms stamp set to create the vine on the side panel. The punched out flowers are from the Flower Shop stamp set, and the sentiment is from the lovely Wild About Flower stamp set, which were punched out with the Label Bracket punch.  The center of the flowers just need an added something, and for that the Boho Blossom punch worked perfectly well.

Let's all enjoy the people in our lives and let them know how much they are appreciated.

Have a beautiful week. Be well

MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping! There's a handy supply list at the end you can print.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:
Bundle Up .  Check out the 15% savings on these coordinating products.

Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , ,

Thursday, July 9, 2015

This? or That?


I like cards that have a clear definition of the theme, but I also like to have some cards at hand that can go with couple - or more - themes.

Miriam Castanho Bollinger, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demonstrator, dsc, birthday card, retirement, bridal card, awesomely artistic, and many more stamp set, su

For today's DoStamper Stars challenge 140 the prepared card fit the second category. I can see this card going to a young lady on her birthday, but I can also see this card going to a bridal shower, or graduate, or even retirement. The theme neutrality of it was obtained by keeping it simple and going for an equally neutral sentiment. The Awesomely Artistic stamp set gave the Rose Red edge an elegant feel. The sentiment from the And Many More stamp set fit well inside the little label. Looking back, I should have stamped the label in Daffodil Delight and the sentiment in Rose Red. Nonetheless I like the simplicity and versatility of this card. Thank you for visiting today. Be well.

There are more inspiration to go around using the Dostamper Stars challenge. Check them out:

Connie
Robyn
Heidi


MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping! There's a handy supply list at the end you can print.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog


Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:
Bundle Up .  Check out the 15% savings on these coordinating products.

Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: , , , , ,

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

KIck back and relax.

CCMC360

There is a time for everything, and a time to relax must be saved aside and enjoyed to the fullest. I am hardly ever at rest, but the times when I do rest I refuse to do anything. It is a very re-energizing exercise for me that it does not need to be done more than every other year or so.

Miriam Castanho Bollinger, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demonstrator, ccmc 360, retirement, moon lake stamp set, wild about flowers, dots for days, big shot, oval collection framelits, word window, modern label punch, su

I do not believe that anyone retires so they can do nothing. Precisely the contrary. People retire so they can do the things they were not able to while they were part of the work force. Perhaps a leisure day at a beautiful lake? For today's card, yes that will be perfect. The Moon Lake stamp set met the requirement with this beautiful image. Create with Connie and Marie challenge 360 is a color challenge and I think it went well with the image and sentiment, which is from the new Wild About Flowers stamp set. That background? Well, that is the new Dots for Days background stamp set, which I stamped using the Smoky Slate.

That's all for now. Get some rest, get some craft on, and remember to always take a moment to smell the flowers. Be well

MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping! There's a handy supply list at the end you can print.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog



The new 2015-2016 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is live and you can officially order your wish list products.  If you would like to order through me, you can click HERE to visit my on-line store.

HAVE A BIG WISH LIST?  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit (kit includes up to $125 in your choice of current products and ships FREE) and join Stampin’ Up! between June 2 and June 30 AND choose ANY TWO stamp sets (any price) in the new catalog FREE. Learn more and join through me HERE and you’ll not only have a chance to take advantage of a great starter kit offer, demonstrator discounts on future purchases but also access my private FlowerPower exclusive resources.  A whole lot of fun, prizes, inspiration and friendship with those who love paper crafting await!  I welcome hobby stampers to my pressure-free virtual community!  
GET THE MOST PRODUCT FOR YOUR MONEY NOW!  Purchase the kit (plus include your two free stamp sets) and and join thru me HERE.

Posted by at 7 comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

Friday, April 10, 2015

Ok, I was kidding...

Well, I am not sure if Mother Nature felt better, or simply got all too mad at me. We had a extremely rainy day yesterday, with torrential day for good part of the day. After a calm afternoon, we got an active evening with tornado warnings and all. Very active for a cool temperature.

Miriam Castanho Bollinger, #mstampinwithyou, stampin up, demonstrator, sc535, retirement, etcetera dsp, sheltering tree stamp set, big shot, apothecary accents framelit, oval collection framelits, su

The day was so gloomy that the children did school in the basement rather than our regular school room which is our sun room. I was able to do some clean up in my craft area, creating space for supplies ordered from the FREE shipping and also getting ready for the new catalog coming in May. Then, I had time to craft a bit too. I made this card with a retirement in mind. Think about it, retiring, having time for all sorts of things, including riding your bike to the library or ice cream shop, or both! Sheltering Tree stamp set was perfect for a relaxed life style. The DSP used is the now retired Etcetera,  but I love the colors of it. The sketch is from the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch challenge 535 and for the "park" background I used the Apothecary Accent Framelit. Now, weather permitting, I may go for a ride soon.

Tip:
While I normally teach for people to stamp first cut last, when using the Photopolymer stamps I do not mind stamping last because you can perfectly well see where the image is going to be stamped.

MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping! There's a handy supply list at the end you can print.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog


MDS (My Digital Studio) is being discontinued as of 5/31.  
Per Stampin' Up!, the MDS software will continue to work.  However, you will want to save and back up any digital downloads you have purchased and save them to your hard drive before 5/31.  The last day to access support for MDS, purchase downloads and use Stampin' Up! print services is May 31, 2015.  After that time, MDS and support for MDS will no longer be available. 
Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10.  No minimum purchase required (excludes expedited orders).
  • STOCK UP!  Fill your wish list and stock up on basics like paper, stamps and ink!  It ALL ships FREE!
  • Orders placed for Hawaii and Alaska will receive free 2nd Day Air shipping.
  • Paper Pumpkin past kits and kit refills are eligible for free shipping if purchased online. Paper Pumpkin monthly subscriptions are not eligible for free shipping.
  • SMART IDEA!  The Stampin' Up! 2013 - 2015 In Colors will be retiring with the annual catalog (last day is June 2, 2015).  Order your favorite 2013 - 2015 In Color inks, card stock, ribbon, markers and more while they are in stock AND take advantage of free shipping!   
2013-2015 In Colors retiring April 21st! #dostamping #stampinup
Soon to Retire:  2013-2015 In Colors:  
Left to right:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe,
Pistachio Pudding & Strawberry Slush
The annual Stampin' Up! retired list is coming April 21st.  That's when we have to say good-bye to some beloved products to make room for the new.  The only products I know for sure will be on that list are the 2013-2015 In Color product line.They are a beautiful color set, and I know I will miss them. But, there is still time to stock up to have these lovely colors.
2013-2015 In Color Products Include: 
  • 2013-2015 In Color Card Stock
  • 2013-2015 In Color Inkpad
  • 2013-2015 In Color Ink Refills - don't forget to get the refills!
  • 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
  • 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack
  • 2013-2015 In Color Thick Baker's Twine (Dawn's favorite!)
  • 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment

Shop: 2013-2015 In Color Products

WHY SHOP ON-LINE WITH MSTAMPINWITHYOU?  Click here to learn how you can get exclusive offers,  and receive prompt and personalized service when you order through me.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support
Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , , , ,

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Fusion Red White & Blue - Simple Stems



I have to say that I like the Fusion challenges as they give me all the elements to get the juices going. Most of the times I use both the sketch and the colors/inspiration and today is not different. I set the background using the Simple Stems stamp set. The bunch of flowers almost resembles fireworks, don't you think? The sentiment is from Something to say, which lately has a lot to say around here. I made this a retirement card, as this is one theme that I do not do too often. So to all of you out there that may be looking into retiring soon, here is a card just for you!

Now you can go change the world or at least go and have lots of fun!

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping):
  Miriam's 2014-2015 Catalog Ribbon Share is here!

Did you miss it? Then, head out to Product share and check out the shares options available this year. Reserve your spot right now!
 2014-2014 Annual Catalog, stampin up, dostamping, craft supplies, dawn olchefske

If you are one of my customers, you will automatically receive a FREE 2014-2015 Annual Catalog (including shipping) from me by June 2 (the start date of the new catalog).  Catalogs begin shipping in mid-May. 
NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Annual Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support
Posted by at 1 comment:
Labels: , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Thank you for Shopping with Miriam.

Shop Stampin' Up! products 24/7!