Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Mountain Majesties May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit and other updates

     

  • May:  Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin
  • Update on Cloud Cover Ink
  • Earn 2X rewards for two days only, May 2-3! (Opt in to rewards program required)




Mountain Majesties May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit



The Paper Pumpkin all-inclusive monthly crafting kits includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Ink Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging.  

May:  Mountain Majesties

SUBSCRIBE until:   10 May 2025

Create Fathers' day Cards with Layered mountain landscapes!

  • Makes 9 cards:  3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut Vellum and paper pieces
  • Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
  • Coordinating colors:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin' Spot) Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink
  • Sentiments tailored to men!!

Add dimension to your crafting projects with the Paper Pumpkin add-on, Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On.  This exclusive add-on coordinates with three Paper Pumpkin kits -- April, May, June 2025 --, and is available while supplies last.
 Item 166238 | $12.00. 

Unboxing the April 2025 Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit

Here's a quick video to help you put together your April Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit.  




Latest on Cloud Cover Ink 

During the On Stage in Raleigh, NC last month, demonstrators learned that one of the new In Colors, Cloud Cover, wasn't available for Demonstrator preorder due to unforeseen qualify issues -- the ink color was shifting beyond Stampin' Up! quality parameters.

Since than, Stampin' Up! has been hard at work researching the matter.  Here's what they learned:
  • a chemical reaction between the Cloud Cover ink formula and the chemical makeup of the firm foam used in the Classic Stampin' Pad has been determined to be the cause of the color shift
  • They are unable to predict WHEN the shift in color will occur.  In one batch of pads, the color accuracy met quality standards.  In another, the shift is too significant to pass quality tests....which simply won't do.  Therefore, Stampin' Up! will not release Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Pads to customers.

Did you catch that last bit?  Stampin' Up! said to "customers."  Stampin' Up! decided to make Cloud Cover Stampin' pads available to demonstrators ONLY, at least while current inventory lasts.  All will be sold AS IS, and all sales will be final. Demonstrators can order May 6 with the release of the Annual Catalog. 

Exciting news!  There IS a Cloud Cover ink option for customers -- Stampin' spots! Stampin' Spots are made using felt, and Stampin' Up! hasn't seen this unpredictable chemical response occur with this material.  Customers have two ways to purchase.

  • At the time the 2025-2026 Annual is available to customers, Stampin' Up! will offer the Stampin' Spot Assortment Pack (Item  166716), which will include the Cloud Cover Stampin' Spot.  This product will be available to customers and demonstrators.
  • The Cloud Cover Stampin' Spot won't be sold outside of the assortment pack, but you can pair the Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (Item #165279) with the Uninked Stampin' Spots (Item #141822) to achieve a consistently accurate hue.  Plus, the ink refill is very technique-friendly product in general, making it a great core supply to have on hand!
  • You can also ink your stamps using the Cloud Cover Stampin' Write Marker, available in the 2025-2027 In Color Stampin' Write Makers (Item #165292) collection.  This technique works especially well with cling stamps.

All other Cloud Cover Products will be available except the individual Cloud Cover Pad and the In Color Stampin' Pad Bundle

  • Unfortunately, the 2025-2027 In Color Classic Stampin' Pad Bundle (165620) which appears in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, will not be available.  Instead, the remaining In Color shades -- Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Secret Sea-- will be available for purchase individually. There is no plan to create a four-pad bundle.
  • In Color product collections including 8-1/2 X 11 Cardstock, 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Write Markers, Blends, and Ink Refills will be available in Cloud Cover. 

Visit this blog often to learn about all the exciting new products as well as creative inspiration.  Craft a world of wonder with a wealth of new products and earn Stampin' Up! rewards with qualifying purchases. Look for information below about a new rewards program rolling out April 15, 2025

Visit the links towards the end of this post to learn about all the exciting new products and to download the January - April 2025 Mini Catalog download, Scrapbooking Brochure and more.  

Visit my Stampin' Up! online store to place your order for Stampin' Up! products.  



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New Stampin' Rewards Program Launched April 15!  


We're excited for the new Stampin' Rewards program that went live April 15. 

  • The former threshold to earn rewards was $150 USD.
  • Exciting news!  The updated program threshold to earn rewards is $20 USD, with just one earning threshold instead of multiple tiers
  • That's a 10% reward on qualifying orders to use on a future purchase.
  • Rewards may be used on next purchase or saved to use later.
  • Rewards are good for one year.
  • Host codes will no longer be offered.
  • Customers will need an online Stampin' Up! account and must opt in to participate in rewards.  <--- Go on line and opt in to earn rewards before the new catalog launches May 6!!
  • You account will have a dashboard to view and manage your reward balance

Enjoy the new program !

2X Rewards - 2 Days Only - May 2-3!

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day, for 2 days only (May 2-3) we're offering 2X rewards on all purchases!  What better way to celebrate one of our favorite crafting holidays?  And the best part?  This offer applies to ALL products, not just scrapbooking items (Some exclusions apply) 

  • Earn double rewards (2X rewards) for two days only, from May 2-3!
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions)
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 USD is met.
  • To participate, customers must have a Stampin' Up! account and be opted in to Stampin' Rewards.  I encourage you to complete this opt-in on your account before this offer begins.

Upcoming Starter Kit Special!

Big news!  From May 6-31, anyone who signs up to be a demonstrator gets $165 USD worth of products in their Starter Kit for only $99 USD.  that's $66 USD in bonus products, plus FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin Kits.


Two new kits were added to the Kit Collection earlier this month!  These kits come with everything you need for a fun and simple creative 




Get ready for the 2025-2026 Annual Catalogs


Customers who have purchased from me in the past 6 months have already received the upcoming 2025-2026 Annual Catalog.   Customers can begin purchasing from the new annual catalog May 6, 2025.  Five new In Colors will be offered and Five existing In Colors will retire.

As we get closer to the release of the new May Annual catalog retiring In Colors run low or may sells out.  This is a good time to check your supplies of these In Color cardstock, ink pads, ink refills, Blends Markers and Stampin' Write Markers and order any you will need for projects you plan to complete such as scrapbooks, Paper Pumpkin Kits or Kit Collection Kits.

 These are the five In Colors Retiring in May:
  • Copper Clay
  • Wild Wheat
  • Boho Blue
  • Moody Mauve
  • Pebbled Path

We're sad to see them go, but look forward to the 2025-2027 new In Colors that will remain active for two years to keep out product line fresh.

We look forward to the 5 new In Colors arriving with the new Annual Catalog on May 6, 2025.

Stampin' Up! 2025-2027 In Colors

New In colors include:  Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush (a returning color), and Timid Tiger.  

Note that Cloud Cover Ink Is not shown on the In Color Chart above.  Read the note above in this post for the latest on Cloud Cover Ink Pads.   Stampin' Up! discovered that the Cloud Cover Ink Pads did not match the specifications.  The Cloud Cover Ink Pads will not be available, however, the note above shows alternatives you'll want to consider.   Cloud Cover IS available in Cardstock, 6 X 6" Designer Series Papers, Reinkers, Blends, and Stampin' Write Markers. 

Explore the current Mini Catalog while you wait for the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog

 The Stampin' Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the annual catalog -- below-- offers a treasure trove of crafting inspiration for seasoned enthusiasts and budding creators alike.  As this catalog and the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogs quickly come to a close on May 5, its your opportunity to check out the Last Chance product category on the Stampin' Up! website  to grab your favorites before they are gone  Savings up to 60% are available on some items.  

Stampin' Up! January- April 2025  Mini Catalog



The  Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog launched 1 May 2024, and will remain current until May 5, 2025.  


Stampin' Up! 2024-2026 In Colors coming 1 May with the New Annual Catalog



If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like a hardcopy of the Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog or the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, contact me here.  

  • Download Free 2024-2025 Digital Annual Catalog here.
  • Order a hardcopy of the catalog with your next order.  Item # 165108 | $4.00

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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
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