Trendy Trees in Spring and Stamps for Sale!

Trendy Trees (#113258) is such a cute stamp set. I see that one of my trees is crooked, but then maybe it's planted on a hill, right? It's just such a springy set and I'm feeling springy as the temps reach 80 degrees and 90 on Sunday! For us that's a big deal here in the northern climes.

Spring came early this year and that was awesome, so it figures summer would. The trees leafed out early and I found myself intrigued by all the different shades of green. To that end I blended greens I don't usually mix.

I used the Big Shot Textured Plates #4 (#114531) to make the bark looking Mellow Moss portion of hte card. I mixed moss and Old Olive which seemed to work. I used an aquapainter to ground the image. The mat is Chocolate Chip cardstock. I used the Large Oval punch (#107305) and the Scallop Oval punch (#114889) to create the greeting.

Remember, I'm taking preorder for the new 2010-2011Stampin' Up! catalog! Make sure to get your order in soon. The cost for the catalog is $9.95. Club members get their catalogs for free as hostess benefits, as do dated workshops. Contact me to get your 200+ page catty soon!

Stamps for Sale! Check out last week Tuesday's post for previous offers!

This stamp set is called Comfort Food and is a Level I hostess set. Typically, hostess sets are not for sale and can only be earned when you host a workshop of over $150 in sales or more. This is a retired set that I earned. It has only been used once and the rubber is clean. It is $10 plus $5 shipping. Contact me at Karen's Stamp Sale if you want to buy this set. I only have one, so when it's gone it's gone.

This set is called Congrats and is an SAB set. Price is $8 plus $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping.

Polka Dot Punches

This set matches the Large Heart punch, the Five Petal Flower punch, the Scallop Circle punch and the

1 1/4 " Circle Punch. SAB set. Price $8 shipping $5

This is a Level I hostess set called Organic Grace. Price is $10 plus $5 shipping.

This is a level 2 hostess set called Make It Count. You would have needed a workshop of sales over $300 to earn this set. The price is $12 plus $5 shipping.

This is an SAB set called Lots of Thoughts. Price is $8 with shipping of $5.

This is a Level 1 Hostess set called Say It Simply. Price $10 plus $5 shipping.

This is an SAB set called Friendship Blooms. Price is $8, shipping is $5.

This is a Level 2 hostess set called A Little Bit of Happiness. Price is $12 with shipping $5.

This is a Level 2 Hostess set called Dotted. Price $12 with shipping at $5.

This is a Level 1 Hostess set called Event Full. Price $10, shipping $5.

This is a Level 2 Hostess set called Reverse Prints. Price is $12, shipping is $5.

That's it for the sale items. Remember to check last Tuesday for other stamp sets. I still have some of them left. These stamp sets are in NEW or LIKE NEW condition. I will post if there is major ink on any rubber. Remember, however, that even if the rubber stains it won't affect your artwork.

Most items are shipping in the Priority Mail flat rate packages but some will be shipping in manilla envelopes depending on the size of the set. Contact me at Karen's Stamp Sale to order. While you're stopping by place an order for the new catalog! You won't want to miss this one with TEN NEW COLORS! I can't wait!

Have a great Tuesday and we'll see you tomorrow for another great project,

Much love and joy,

Quick Thinking Stamp Set for Sale

This set is called Quick Thinking and it's one I got in the Demonstrator Kit. It was sold in the catty for a little while but retired some time ago. It does come with the card although was used maybe once or twice only. The price is $8 plus $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping. There is only one of this set.

Around & About Stamp Set for Sale

This set is called Around & About and is a set of four frames. The set is is gently used so comes with the card you see. It is the only one of its kind and is dated 2003 so you won't find it very easily. It sells for $8 plus $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping.

So Many Scallops

This set is called So Many Scallops and was a Sale-a-bration set. It is selling for $8 plus $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping. The card comes with the one set that is gently used. I have another set that is unused. Please specify which one you'd like when you order.

The stamp with the crescent moon that says Sweet One says "Dimples, giggles, cuddles divine, all come together, sweetness combined." All of these stamps fit with the scallop circle punch (#109043 in the 2009-2010 IB&C).

Botanical Blooms Stamp Set for Sale

Botanical Blooms is a 2-Step Stamp set. You can stamp the outline in one color, usually the darker tone, and ink up the filler stamp with a lighter or contrasting tone! It was a Sale-a-bration set a few years back. Price is $8 with $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping. The card is included with one set that is gently used. I have another set that is unused for the same price but no card.

Alphabet Soup

This set is called Alphabet Soup and is a blast to color with markers to get various colors on the letters. It was a Sale-a-bration set quite a few years ago. It will come with the card sample. The price is $8 plus $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping. Remember if you order in quantity the shipping gets cheaper. Also, there are no duplicates of this, it is the only one of its kind that I own but I simply must make room for the new.

From the Garden Background Stamp

This is From the Garden (#111043) background stamp and was a hostess selection in the past. It is unused and priced at $13 with $5 Priority Mail flat rate shipping.

Retired Stamp Sets for Sale!

This is the Stitched Background stamp(#110998). It has been used twice. It's especially pretty with Whisper White ink and embossing. The price is $13 with $5 Priority Mail shipping.