Stampin Ups 2010 retiring colors in a biiiig way!

I just want to send a note about Stampin Ups retiring list. Every year Stampin Up retires about half the catalogue stamps and many of the accessories in preparation for their new catalogue release July 1st. This year, they are doing an overhaul in a huge way and I want to make sure everyone knows about. They are retiring 30 colors including all the paper, ink, markers, and accessories and they are bringing in 45 new (and some retired in colors) to replace them. Originally, the company said that they would provide an opportunity to order any of the retiring colors through the end of May and then as available but because of a massive reaction to to the retirement, they are now running out of colors and it will be as supplies last. Note, if you order smooth cardstock, you may get textured as a replacement. I will be placing an order on Tuesday May 11th so if you want to order, please get it to me by end of day May 10th or you can order it yourself at www.stampinup.com . Note by going directly through the website, you need to select a demonstrator to get regular catalogue pricing (pick me, pick me!!!!) or you will pay 10% more I think. If my name doesn’t show up in the regular list, you can find me by searching (Robin Williams Champlin MN 55316)



Here is an excerpt about the color renovation or you can go to stampinup.com for the entire article

… Stampin' Up!'s renovated color collections available July 1, 2010 has something that everyone will love. The renovated color collections will include 25 carryover colors, 10 returning In Colors (which are now core colors), 5 new core colors, and 5 new In Colors, for a total of 45 colors. The company will continue to offer five new In Colors each year, and In Colors will have a lifespan of two years. Colors are divided into four collections: Subtles, Brights, Regals and Neutrals.

Additionally, the last chance list is out June 1st. I will provide a list on my blog, crackforwomenwithoutthejailtime.blogspot.com, or you can read it for yourself by going to stampinup.com on June 1st.



I will include an attachment but if you cant open it, the following colors are retiring;

Pink Passion

Pixie Pink

Pale Plum

Orchid Opulence

Lovely Lilac

Lavender Lace

Almost Amethyst

Bordering Blue

Brocade Blue

Ballet Blue

Brilliant Blue

Taken with Teal

Glorious Green

Handsome Hunter

Sage Shadow

Mellow Moss

Green Galore

Gable Green

Barely Banana

Yoyo Yellow

Summer Sun

Apricot Appeal

Only Orange

Really Rust

Ruby Red

Cameo Coral

Blush Blossom

Creamy Caramel

Close to Cocoa

Going Gray

Liftone.org - free books for children in need

I have blogged before about my sponsored children in Chile through Childrens International and I want to tell you about a cause that you can support by investing only a tiney amount of your time and no money. Liftone.org is an online community supporting international children in poverty. They are partnering with Visa to provide $50,000 worth of books to children in need. You can help by visting www.liftone.org and clicking on the Click for a Cause link in the upper left side of the main page and you can do it once a day. Please take a few minutes to help this worthy cause.

Removing Nasty Odors

I have memberships in many different types of groups on 'Linked In' and one of them is a Home Stagers group. When I requested membership, it seemed interesting but now I follow it regularly because of the great, cheap decorating tips. Recently a stager was looking for ways to get rid of cooking odors that have seemingly seeped into to the carpet, walls and woodwork and the responses were quite helpful. Here is a summary of ways to get rid of lingering household smells;

1. Replace air filters
2. Clean sink traps
3. Have the ducts cleaned
4. Saturate anything that doesnt stain with an enzyme spray
5. Spray the rooms with a homemade spray using distilled water and these essential oils; lavendar, lemongrass, eucalyptus
6. Put a new 10 lb bag of charcoal in the room with the heaviest smell

Let me know if you have others.

Be quick to listen and slow to speak

I had dinner with my friend Becky last night and we were talking about ways to enrich our marriage. One way, she said, was to be a better listener. Today, Becky sent me her daily devotional because coincidentally, it was about listening. This excerpt was especially powerful because I do it all the time.

Most of us dont listen. 'I know just how you feel', we say and then we launch into our own personal story to prove it. What we have just done is made ourselves center stage and made the other person listen to us.

There is more to the devotional and I would recommend reading it. The entire article is here; http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2010/04/15/be-quick-to-listen/

Thanks Beck for a powerful lesson and thanks to God for such great friends.

Her eis Brisas letter from her Aunt Lorena

Brisa Picture

We recieved letters from our sponsored children in Chile saying they were well despite the earthquake.

Brisa is 4 and colored this picture for us. I will upload her aunts letter later.

Please pray for the children and families in Chile and consider sponsoring a child through Childrens International or some other organization.

Gideon

This is our 4 legged son, Gideon. His original family relenquished him to a rescue organization in the summer of 2009 after losing their house and we adopted him shortly after.

He is 4 years old, 30 pounds, and an American Eskimo/Border Collie mix.

He is smart and funny and has been a wonderful addition to our household but he has some weird quirks. He refuses to go outside when it rains but he loves the snow and will even lay down and take a nap in it. He also doesnt like baths. He hides when he figures out what I am trying to do and wont come out from his spot under the bed even for a treat. He likes the kids but he growls and barks at them when they try to get on the bed. Only is he is under the bed though, he doesnt care if he is standing next to it. He also takes disgusting things out of the trash and brings them under the bed. Its so gross.

He does the 'herding' thing to the kids and other dogs if they run around. His 4 legged cousin, Vader, who is a black lab and outweighs him by 70 ppounds is constantly being herded around the back yard.

I will post some pics later of Gideon and his 2 and 4 legged friends.