I had an unexpected surprise today.  I got to leave work early!!  To some people, it might not be a huge deal, but for me, it was AWESOME!  We were all caught up today so the manager said to get out.  She knows how much time I've put in over the past month.  I did some quick shopping and went home.  Since it was a gorgeous day, I quickly cut up some cheese/sausage and crackers and got everyone out on the deck for snacks.  Sitting and relaxing with my family was the best relaxing therapy ever.

Have you had a chance to look at the Retirement Lists?  There are some good things on there!

One thing not to worry about are the Stampin' Blends.  I started to freak out when I saw them on the Retirement List!  In the next catalog, they will be sold only as a combo.  Stampin' Up! has noticed the trend that most are bought as the combo pack.  They have get rid of the singles supply and re-packaging the combos.  That is why they are on the Retirement List.  I saw the digital copy of the new catalog, and trust me.  They are in the next Annual Catalog.  Whew!  Grab those single Blends while you can.

That was pretty much the only BIG surprise on the list.  All the bundles are on the list, but that's to be expected.  Bundles only last the first year of the products.  While the bundles retire, the individual products don't necessarily retire.  Look closely at those products.  

Click here for the Annual Catalog Retirement List

Click here for the Mini Catalog Retirement List

Let me know if you need a new Annual Catalog.  I'm putting my order in this week.  Nothing beats getting an actual copy of the catalog.  

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper