Thursday, June 01, 2017

Stampin' Up! 2017-2018 New Annual Catalog Now Live

  • Earn extra Stampin' Rewards between June 1-30
  • See a few of my top picks from the new catalog

New catalog now available


I'm so excited that we can finally begin ordering from the full catalog Stampin' Up! released today.  As a demonstrator we've been able to preorder a small selection or items from the new catalog.  Today, with the launch of the new catalog, we can order all the items from the new catalog.  


Here's the link to download a free .pdf of the new catalog.  My customers who have purchased within the past year have already received their hard copies of the catalog.  If you currently live in the USA and don't have a demonstrator, I would love to earn your business. If you need a copy of the catalog, contact me.

Or, to add a hard copy catalog to your next order, the new catalog number is 146113 and costs US $5.00.

My list of favorites just keeps growing and growing.  Like many of you...I want it ALL.  I took advantage of the current Stampin' Rewards  promotions (read more below) and split my order into two orders to take advantage of the current special.  I earned an extra $70 in free stampin' merchandise over and above the normal stampin' rewards for the two orders I placed today.  

All orders over $150 qualify for stampin' rewards (free merchandise you can add to your order.)  During June 1-30, Stampin' Up! will give you an extra $35 in extra stampin' rewards when your order totals over $350!  Its all automated in the ordering system when you place your order.  After you enter your order, push "continue" and the ordering system will prompt you to order your free merchandise from any items in the catalog.




This is the time of the year when you're likely to place a large order, so these rewards are greatly appreciated.  To increase your order size to get the extra stampin' rewards, show your new catalog and some of the cards you've made to your crafty friends.  Invite them to place a joint order and share the rewards. Then share the videos in today's and yesterday's post with tips on using these new products.

You can also use your rewards to pay for a New Demonstrator kit and become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Instead of ordering free merchandise while placing your order, you can check a box to get a coupon code to use your Stampin' Rewards to reduce the cost of your Demonstrator Starter Kit.  Once your have your coupon code, complete your initial order.  Then navigate to my "Join the Fun" page, and use your coupon code for a discount on your $99 new demonstrator kit.  You'll pick out $125 in merchandise from the new catalog for your starter kit for your $99 investment, your kit ships free, and you'll enjoy 20 to 25% discounts on your future Stampin' Up! orders.  See, you really CAN have it all!  (Well,... almost.. . kinda. . .)

A few of my favorites


With the launch of the new catalog, I wanted to share a few of my favorites with you.

1.  You Move Me Bundle.  If you love interactive cards and projects, you'll love this new bundle.  Take a peek at this video to see what fun cards you can create with this new set.  See it on page 170 of the new catalog.






2.  Floral Statements.  If you like to water color or use watercolor pencils, you'll love using Floral Statements to make these cards.  See it on page 163 of the new catalog.



3.  Coffee Break Suite.  Yesterday I posted the Coffee Cafe Bundle video, which I posted again today for your convenience.  You'll want to take a closer look at the coordinating papers and accessories that go along with this cute stamp set and die bundle.   See them on page 31 of the new catalog.









4.  This little Piggy.  You are going to fall in love with the Hogs & Kisses from these little Piggies.  I can't wait for this set to arrive so I can start sending out cheerful cards with these cute sentiments.  See them on page 48 of the new catalog.  The sentiments are attached to each image for faster stamping, so if you want to use another sentiment, simply mask the sentiment with a sticky note before you stamp and then stamp the sentiment of your choice.








There are plenty more videos introducing you to products in the Stampin' Up! catalog, so be sure to Subscribe to the Stampin' Up! YouTube channel while visiting these videos.  

With the Launch of the new catalog, ordering is heavy and some popular items may become unavailable.  One such item is the Daisy Punch.  Stampin' Up! has already gone through its initial order, and a second and third orders have been placed with the vendor.  It will be back in stock on June 26.

Don't take a risk that your items will be delayed due to popular demand.  Place your orders from the new catalog today.



Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.   Your kit ships free and you'll receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit as part of your new demonstrator kit.   After you sign up, enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25% off.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  25% off June, July, & August for first-time subscribers.

  


Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Watch new Stampin' Up! product videos for products launching tomorrow, June 1

  • Floral card in new In Color, Berry Burst
  • Exciting new product videos

Berry Burst card and lots of new videos


I realized that some of the patterns in the new Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack are similar to the Night of Navy Floral Bouquet Designer Series Paper Pack that is retiring today.  I decided to redo one of the cards I originally made using the new Berry Burst designs in the new florals.   






This card uses the Flourishing Phrases to stamp the flower images.  The sentiment is from the Rose Wonder set, which also included the boarder for the sentiment.  This was a fast, simple card to make, yet I think it packed a visual punch.   


Using the new Berry Burst Fresh Florals papers and the Fourishing Phrases stamp set


    
Both the Designer Series Paper ad the stamped Whisper White flower blocks are matted in Berry Burst cardstock.  I'm so glad that the Flourishing Phrases stamp set will carry over to the new catalog.  It was one of my first purchases from last year's annual catalog.  If you don't have it, buy it today with the coordinating Flourish die set and save 10%.  Order the bundle in wood-mount (142322) or clear mount (142323) before 11 pm tonight.  Tomorrow, the individual items can still be purchased, but the special bundle pricing is no longer offered.  


This Floral Print comes in all 5 of the new In Colors.


     




Recipe:

Stamp:  Flourishing Phases, Rose Wonder
Ink:  Berry Burst
Paper:   Whisper White, Berry Burst, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Pack. 
Accessories:    Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Plate, Big Shot Platform, Standard Die Cutting Plates,Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals
  

Free merchandise on $150+ orders and New Catalog Videos



I'm hoping you're as excited as I am.  Tomorrow, at 1:00 PM central, you'll be able to place your order for items from the new Stampin' Up!  annual catalog.  Get your Wish List finished tonight, watch the exciting new product videos below from the Stampin' Up! home office, and when ordering opens on June 1, you'll be first in line to order your favorites from the new catalog.

Remember that orders over $150 qualify you for free merchandise. Don't worry, if you qualify, the on-line ordering system will prompt you to select your free items before your finalize your order.  Have a friend who is ordering also?  Combine your orders.  The more you order, the more rewards you qualify for.  Its like hosting your own stamping party!  Be sure to use my link to the store when placing your order.




New Catalog Videos



Want a closer look at some of the exciting new products and how to use them?  Stampin' Up! released several videos in advance of tomorrow's launch with tips for using these new products.  That's great!  You'll have a chance to really see what you're ordering.  Grab a drink and a snack and settle into a comfortable chair for the next 30 minutes to look at these new items from the June 1 catalog.

























There are plenty more videos introducing you to products in the Stampin' Up! catalog, so be sure to Subscribe to the Stampin' Up! YouTube channel while visiting these videos.  


Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog and the current  2016-2017 Annual Catalog.  Check back June 1 for a link to the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.  Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits

  


Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping 


Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Dies Cuts make great Cards

  • Swirly Scribbles Sunshine
  • 2 days remain to order retiring items

Totally Die Cuts


I truly enjoy the variety of dies we have to work with.  Today's card uses dies from 3 different sets:  Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Flourish Thinlits, and Sunshine Wishes Thinlit.   It wasn't until I started entering the recipe for this card, below, that I realized that I hadn't used a single stamp or any ink on this card.  Its all die cuts!






This card also make use the of the Ombre papers in the new Color Theory Designer Series Paper Pack.  I chose to use the shade of Crushed Curry, but this card design would work with the other three color shades in this paper pack as well. 

    
I used the Swirly Scribbles Die and cut 4 different shades from the Crushed Curry Ombre 6X 6" stack and then I also cut one addition Scribble in Daffodil Delight cardstock.  The leaves are die cut from Garden Green using Flourish Thinlit.  The word Sunshine is die cut from Basic Black using the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits. The upper left corner of the card is accented with the new Glitter Enamel Dots in three different sizes.  

     








Recipe:

Stamp:  None
Ink:  None
Paper:   Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Color Theory Designer Series Paper Pack. 
Accessories:    Glitter Enamel Dots, Sunshine Wishes Thinlit, Flourishes Thinlit, Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Precision Plate, Big Shot Platform, Standard Die Cutting Plates,Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Mist, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals
  

New Items Sneak Peek


Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack, 144193

I've used this new paper stack in a previous card.  Now, you are only a few day from being able to order this new paper pack.  This beautiful designer paper is available, June 1.    This is a 6" X 6" paper stack that includes 4 each of 12 double sided designs in colors that coordinate with Berry Burst, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, and Dapper Denim in addition to other colors in our product line.  

I've shown the Glitter Enamel Dots, below, in a previous sneak Peek.  They are adhesive-backed dots in Ombre shades.  10 each in 4 colors including Dapper Denim, Crushed Curry, Berry Burst, and Old Olive.  The hues match easily with many of our colors, such as the Crushed Curry and shades of yellow I matched it with on toady's cards.  


Glitter Enamel Dots





These were so popular, they sold out during the Demonstrator preview order period.  Stampin' Up! worked hard with the vendor to get these back in stock, and our supplies will be replenished by June 5. 


2 more days to order Retiring Items



A couple of days remain to order any retiring items  from the Occasions or 2016-12017 Annual Catalog.  

Bundle pricing goes away on several carry-over sets.  Bundles = stamp sets and matching dies or punches. Until May 31, you can purchase bundles with the 10% discount.  June 1, the special pricing goes away on bundles that will carry over to the new catalog.  


Click here to place an order


See my on-line store for a list of retiring items, including a special section of the retiring bundles.   See the products retiring May 31.  


Important Dates

May 31  - Last day to order merchandise on the retiring list  from the Occasions catalog or the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog.

June 01 - 1:00 pm Central - New Stampin' Up! yearly catalog ordering begins. 

My customers have received their catalogs already and are working on their Wish Lists.  Orders placed as soon as catalog ordering opens have the best chance of getting all of their items.   In past years several very popular items sold out on the first day of ordering, and back orders took several weeks to arrive. Don't wait.  Place your order early.  

Quick Links



- Download a free copy of the Occasions catalog and the current  2016-2017 Annual Catalog
- Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping
- Order at a discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Sign up for $99 and get $125 worth of products in your starter kit that you select.  Then enjoy your future purchases at demonstrator discount prices of 20% to 25%.
Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.
- Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits

  


Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store 24/7 Shopping