Saturday, March 23, 2024

A collection of Simply Zinnia greeting cards

                                                                                           

  • Stampin' Up! Simple Zinnia Stamp Set and Dies; and Online Exclusive
  • Last Chance List Released with up to 60% savings on retiring items
  • New In Colors Announced - coming 1 May in the new Annual Catalog

Well, yesterday did not go as planned.  With a big storm hitting about midnight the night before, stop lights were out with long traffic delays at a couple of corners close to my house, trees and fences were toppled due to the strong winds, and around noon our Internet went down for several hours, which means everything planned for yesterday took longer than anticipated and I finally gave up and went to bed.  The good news is that my OnStage product preorder arrived.  Of course unpacking the preorder, took my attention away from creating a card for my blog post.  Instead, I decided to highlight several of the swaps I received from other Demonstrators at Stampin' Up! OnStage. 


Floral greeting card collection using Simple Zinnia Stamp set and Dies from Stampin' Up!


These cards showcase The Simply Zinnia Bundle, Item #163480|$52 USD, and the Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper Item #163469|$12.50 USD, and the Zinnia 3D embossing Folder, Item #163337|$11 USD.  All these items are Online Exclusive only available on the Stampin' Up! website.  Unfortunately, while the Simply Zinnia Bundle, the 3 D Embossing Folder and the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper ARE AVAILABLE, the entire Flowering Zinnia Suite Collection is currently unavailable until the week of April 29, 2024.  The good news is that most of these cards can be created with these three items that are available from this site.   Thanks to all the outstanding Demonstrators who swapped with me during the recent Houston OnStage event.

Floral greeting card using Simple Zinnia Stamp Set and Dies and Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper



This swap card, above, did not include a Demonstrator's name, so I'm unable to give attribution. 
 
Recipe:

  • Stamps: Sweetly Scripted  (Online Exclusive)
    • Ink:  Berry Burst
      • Paper:  Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Two prints from the Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper 
       


      Floral card idea using Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection


      This card above was created by Wendy Brenson from Morgan, VT.  She is on Facebook at Creating My Happy Place.  

      Recipe:

      • Stamps: Unknown
        • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
          • Paper:  Lemon Lime Twist, Sweet Sorbet, Basic White,  Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper 
          • Accessories:  Sweet Sorbet 1/4" Bordered Ribbon


          Floral Greeting Card using Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives



          The card above was created by the lovely Mary MacKeller, one of my roommates during this years OnStage Event.  

          Recipe:

          • Stamps: Simply Zinnia
            • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Berry Burst and Blackberry Bliss, Lemon Lime Twist
              • Paper:  Thick Basic White, Basic White, Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper 
              • Accessories:  Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive-Backed Shinny Sequins, Dimensionals


              Floral greeting card using the Simply Zinnia Stamp Set and Dies from Stampin' Up!



              The delightful card above did not include a Demonstrator's name.  It's beautiful inside and out.  In additional to the hand-colored images on the front of the card, the inside is also finished with a colored floral bouquet of zinnias.

              Recipe:

              • Stamps: Simply Zinnia
                • Ink:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Lost Lagoon
                  • Paper:  Highland Heather, Basic White, Crush Curry, Melon Mambo  
                  • Accessories:  Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder



                  Floral greeting card using Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Pape




                  This card is a great example of creating a simple, yet appealing greeting card. It was created by Ginger Dickson from Williams, AZ 

                   Recipe:

                  • Stamps: Simply Zinnia
                    • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
                      • Paper:  Thick Basic White, Two prints from the Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper 
                      • Accessories:  Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (Online Exclusive)

                      Floral Greeting Card using Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Pape


                      This final card is a fun fold card created by Priscilla Ivler of Priscilla's papercrafts.  I've shown it flat in the photo above, and a top view in the photo below. 

                      Recipe:

                      • Stamps: Simply Zinnia, Sweetly Scripted  (Both Online Exclusives)
                        • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie, Lost Lagoon
                          • Paper:  Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Two prints from the Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper 
                          • Accessories:  Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder, Adhesive-Backed Shinny Sequins, Adhesive-backed Lightning & Stars, Dimensionals



                          Floral Greeting Card using Stampin' Up! Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper and Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder



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                          Last Chance Lists Released  


                          We're bidding farewell to two current catalogs at the end of April 2024, which means some of your favorites will be discounted up to 60% off!  There is a retiring list for the mini catalog and annual catalog.  These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs are gone.

                          All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.  Begin your shopping list now and be ready to order early beginning 9 April to ensure items are still in stock.  You may want to add a few extra items to your shopping list in case an item becomes unavailable while placing an order.




                          Stampin' Up! Last Chance Product Lists 2024



                          Products sell out fast!  Share the Last Chance products list with anyone you know who might be interested, and place your orders beginning 9 April 2024. 

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                          Upcoming Price Changes  


                          We strive to provide you with the best paper crafting products and experiences, without sacrificing the quality Stampin' Up! is known for, all while being mindful of cost and other important considerations.  We regularly review our pricing, taking into account the cost of doing business, global exchange rates, increased supplier costs, and market comparisons.  When it comes to making changes, we are conservative and put off price increases for as long as we can because we know they impact you.  

                          Due to increased costs to produce these items, the new pricing for the following product categories will begin effective 1 May 2024. Consider ordering your favorites before prices increase.   If you're a demonstrator, preorders from the upcoming annual catalog will be available at the increased pricing.  

                          • Classic Stampin' Ink Refills
                          • Stampin' Blends
                          • Select Specialty Inks
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                          • Stampin' Spots
                          • Cardstock
                          • Select Notecards and Envelopes
                          • Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machines and Plates
                          • Punches
                          • Select storage
                          • Select Tools
                          • Select Adhesives

                          There will also be a price change for Paper Pumpkin subscriptions starting 11 April.   New Month-to-month subscriptions will be $25.00 USD, shipping included vs. $24.00 a month for prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.  Save $20.00 USD by purchasing a 12-month prepaid subscription using item #137861 | $252.00 USD. 

                          This price increase includes past kits and refills released after 1 May 2024.  Prices for past kits and refills released before 1 May 2024 will remain unchanged.  Now aren't you glad you purchased your prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription during Sale-A-Bration?  

                          Introducing 2024-2026 In Colors  


                          Here's a great way to refresh your Stampin' Up! supplies.  Add the new In Colors when they become available to customers 1 May 2024, with the release of the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.



                          Stampin' Up! 2024-2026 In Colors


                          The new In Colors
                          • Shy Shamrock
                          • Petunia Pop
                          • Summer Squash
                          • Pretty In Pink (A returning favorite!)
                          • Peach Pie

                          The new In Colors will be available in both 8-1/2" X 11" and 12" X 12" Cardstock, Classic Stampin' Pads and ink refills, Stampin' Write Marker, and Stampin' Blend Combo Pack.  You'll also find ribbons, embellishments, specialty papers, and 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper in these new In Colors. My customers should begin checking their mailbox for your copy of the catalog mid to late April.  Ordering begins 1 May 2024.

                          If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and would like a copy of the upcoming  Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog contact me here.  Customers who have ordered from me in the past 6 months will receive their copies in the mail mid to late April 2024.

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                          If you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and would like a copy of the upcoming Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog,  contact me here before March 30. My customers who have ordered within the past 6 months will receive a copy of the new catalog in the mail mid to late April 2024. 

                          If you need a hard copy of the current annual catalog:  Add item #163220 | $4.00 USD, to your order for a single copy of the 2023-2024 Annual catalog. 


                          Need card ideas?  Download a sampling of the recipes for making cards from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog so you aren't guessing on the Paper, Ink and Tools used to create these fun ideas.  Download Recipes from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.  


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