321 Stamp: Launching Creativity

A new catalog means new In Colors & Goodies

It's July 1 and that means a brand new Stampin' Up! catalog! Have you gotten your's?? If not then get in touch with me (or at least check it out online at the link in the right column).

I love these new In Colors for the 2009-2010 year! They really grow on you and to me are very in sync with the color trends that I see in the stores. This little handy dandy In Color bookmark is just one of the fun make-and-take projects at my New Catalog Open House on Sat., July 18 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you live near Florida's Space Coast and you'd like to come, send me an email for more info. I wanted everyone to have their own stamped samples of the colors -- and the bookmark can be used in your new catalog.

Links in the right column will take you to view the new catalog and to the current specials -- where you'll find the Deal of the Week!! Stampin' Up! is offering a special item on sale each week and this week it's Scallop Edge Border Punch for just 10.99 instead of 15.95 until Monday, July 6th at 9:50 am MT -- then a new deal of the week will be announced! Each Monday in July there will be a new "deal of the week." Fun to be surprised each time.

Also on July 15  one of the coolest opportunities starts if you'd like to become an SU demonstrator -- it's an $85 mini starter kit that includes ALL 6 of the new In Color ink pads. So if you've been thinking about being a demonstrator anyway and want all the new colors, then watch for more info on that before July 15. Stampin' Up welcomes all types of demonstrators -- from those who just want to get their own craft supplies at a discount to those who want to make extra money from their SU business (and everything in between of course.)

I love having new colors to play with but I also love how well they integrate into our existing 48-color system (and that's not even counting neutral colors). Download IncolorCombos_0910 Click that link and you'll download a pdf file that suggests color combos using the new In Colors and SU's long time colors.

My favorite part of the new catalog is how many great accessories and designer papers there are that coordiante with our beloved older colors -- I love being able to freshen up the colors I've loved for years with some new accents.

Last Chance (retiring) Stamps & Accessories Lists

It's June 1 and that means Stampin' Up! has announced which stamp sets, accessories and Decor Elements items are retiring as of June 30. Stamps will not sell out as we make all those ourselves -- accessories and Decor Elements are only available until they sell out though. Get in touch with me to order these Last Chance items -- or Shop Online at the SHOP NOW link in the upper right corner of my blog.

Download Retired09-alpha -- this download is retiring stamps in alphabetical order.

Download Retired09-pagenumber this one is retiring stamps in order by catalog page number.

Download Retired-DecorElements and this one lets you see retiring Decor Elements items.

Accessories are listed below and note that many items are discounted while supplies last!!! Many of these will sell out before June 30 so get your favorites fast.

Edited to add easier to use Retiring Accessories list by page # just click the link to download  Download RetiredAccessories09

Item #     Description     Price     Discount     Sale Price     Availability
112735     RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN     10.95     0.5     5.48     Available
112970     LO MEJOR DE TODO     19.95     0.5     9.98     Available
105143     DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR     9.95     0.5     4.98     Available
113888     RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS     10.95     0.5     5.48     Available
109044     PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM     10.95     0.5     5.48     Available
111364     RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"     8.95     0.5     4.48     Available
106961     STAZON REFILL WHITE     4.95     0.5     2.48     Available
114341     COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT     9.95     0.5     4.98     Available
114316     RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS     13.95     0.5     6.98     Available
111414     RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN     10.95     0.5     5.48     Available
114351     DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY     4.95     0.5     2.48     Available
114338     COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS     9.95     0.5     4.98     Available
114019     ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES     9.95     0.5     4.98     Available
114317     RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP     12.95     0.5     6.48     Available
102875     HEMP TWINE RED     2.95     0.5     1.48     Available
101259     HEMP TWINE BLACK     2.95     0.5     1.48     Available
113979     ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS     7.95     0.5     3.98     Available
114350     DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO     4.95     0.5     2.48     Available
111363     RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"     7.95     0.25     5.96     Available
111365     RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED     6.95     0.25     5.21     Available
111847     RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"     8.95     0.25     6.71     Available
111371     RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
111373     RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
111372     RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
113884     RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT     10.95     0.25     8.21     Available
114318     RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET     12.95     0.25     9.71     Available
111374     RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
111370     RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
111415     RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS     10.95     0.25     8.21     Available
113887     RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS     11.95     0.25     8.96     Available
111416     RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA     10.95     0.25     8.21     Available
111338     NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II     12.95     0.25     9.71     Available
111879     RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA     7.95     0.25     5.96     Available
111277     RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY     10.95     0.25     8.21     Available
110730     DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES     8.95     0.25     6.71     Available
107272     PUNCH KEY TAG     15.95     0.25     11.96     Available
113980     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
111375     RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
112010     DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN     8.95     0.25     6.71     Available
113991     TASTE OF TEXTILES     9.95     0.25     7.46     Available
101399     STIPPLE BRUSHES     6.95     0.25     5.21     Available
112092     BUTTON BOUQUET     7.95     0.25     5.96     Available
112139     NOTES CAROUSEL II     11.95     0.25     8.96     Available
111336     NOTES SCALLOP II     11.95     0.25     8.96     Available
111840     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT     2.95                 Available
111841     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO     2.95   Available
111843     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE     2.95    Available
111839     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED     2.95  Available
111842     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS     2.95  Available
112161     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS     9.95   Available
112042     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN     9.95  Available
112156     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE     9.95  Available
112150     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT     9.95  Available
112153     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO     9.95  Available
111844     CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE     2.95  Available
111836     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED     5.95  Available
111838     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE     5.95   Available
113966     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE     9.95  Available
109123     STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN     3.25  Available
113981     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS     9.95   Available
112157     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE     9.95                 Out of Stock
113975     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART     9.95  Available
114037     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER     11.95   Available
113978     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS     9.95   Available
112041     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE     9.95 Available
112468     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS     9.95   Available
111834     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO     5.95  Available
114039     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY     11.95  Available
108590     CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12     8.95 Available
111337     NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II     9.95   Available
112471     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET     9.95  Available
112464     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER     9.95   Available
112006     ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II     14.95    Available
111837     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT     5.95    Available
112461     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE     9.95 Available
113993     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE     11.95   Available
112155     DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED     9.95   Available
111353     CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11     5.5   Available
111348     CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11     5.5   Available
112172     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY     19.95  Available
100900     GIFT SACKS WHITE     2.95    Available
114605     SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS     42.95  Available
102264     COLUZZLE STARTER KIT     19.95     Available
111346     CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12     8.95   Available
111835     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS     5.95    Available
111350     CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11     5.5     Available
105668     TATTOO KIT I     13.95      Out of stock
111349     CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11     5.5      Available
109231     SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS     54.95   Available
111351     CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11     5.5  Available
112165     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL     19.95    Available
113950     DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE     8.95    Available
111345     CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12     11.95 Available
105669     TATTOO KIT II     13.95        Out of stock
111833     CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE     5.95    Available
113936     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES     19.95    Available
111347     CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11     7.95    Available
107288     ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE     5.5     Available
104310     CRAFTERS TOOL KIT     39.95     Available
111352     CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11     5.5       Available
113943     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET     19.95  Available
113925     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS     19.95    Available
112179     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES     19.95 Available
113911     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN     19.95   Available
112054     SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER     19.95   Available
111253     Blooms & Bulbs     6.5  Available
109684     Doodle     8.5                 Available
111257     Happy, Happy Birthday     8.5     Available
109692     Love     6.5      Available
109568     My ABCs     6.5       Available
109682     Perfectly Pretty     6.5      Available
109687     See You Around     8.5        Available
109683     So Swirly     8.5      Available
111260     Something Fishy     8.5  Available
111262     Stems & Silhouettes     8.5       Available
105516     Watercolor Joy     6.5        Available

Retiring Fall Winter Stamps

This is the day Stampin' Up tells us what stamp sets are retiring from our current Fall/Winter Catalog or from our Dormant List (those are stamps you can buy even though they are not in the current catalog) -- plus they announced a surprise sale to go along with it! Here's the list to download as a PDF file Download Retired List Alpha 12.08 -- or it's very easy to view the retiring sets online through my SU website. Just click on the SHOP NOW link in the upper right of this blog then once you're at my official SU website -- click the SHOP NOW link there and look under specials for the retiring stamps section. You'll see a picture of each set for easy viewing -- and you can shop right then, with 10% off the retiring sets and free shipping on orders over $70 -- but just through December 23!

Online Ordering is Here!

Well who would not want to "Share what they love 24/7"? And since I love Stampin' Up!, I'm so excited to announce that Online Ordering is here! To check out the great online Stampin' Up Fall/Winter catalog, click on the SHOP ONLINE link at the top of the right column on my blog --- then be sure to click SHOP NOW once you're linked to my SU Demonstrator Website. You will love all the project ideas and the ability to browse our products by categories!

Of course I love sharing my love for stamping in person and this is just an add-on service to my hands-on classes. But if you see something on this blog you just have to have -- or when you're up late stamping and you just need something now, well how great to not have to wait. Check it out!

A New Catalog and LOTS of Specials

This is the day that a new Stampin' Up! catalog is released! It's wonderful of course. We have an online ordering option coming this fall and will debut a fancy new online version of this great Idea Book and Catalog then -- until then it's best viewed in person so get in touch to get your copy! 

Right off he bat there are almost a dozen brand new, die-cut stamp sets on sale for 15% off the regular price! You can see that list here.

And have you ever thought that you love Stampin' Up so much that you'd love to get an automatic discount on everything you buy for yourself? Not to mention the chance to grow this into a business that can bring in extra income (or even replace your whole income), take your family on wonderful trips — and just connect you to awesome creative ideas on our exclusive demonstrator website. It's your chance to sign up for just $99!

There are three special $99 starter kits designed for people who already own a lot of SU supplies -- they're aimed at stamping, scrapbooking or home decor. And in addition to some creative toys, they include all the catalogs, order forms and training tools you need to get started.

Plus our regular $199 Starter Kit, which includes even more stamping supplies, also includes a great special offer right now. You can choose ANY stamp set, of ANY value from a current SU catalog along with your kit.

You can sign up online -- check out the information on my SU website -- and then just email me to get the info and the special password you need.

I love the new catalog and can't wait to share it with everyone!

Amazing Convention

It WAS a lot of fun -- and no one lost an eyelet!

I loved this shirt that someone made to wear to Stampin' Up's 20th anniversary year Convention in Salt Lake City. What a great time -- full of ideas and exciting news.

You will all love the new Fall/Winter catalog. Lots of the stamp sets are die cut for easy mounting and big news -- come the Spring/Summer 09 catalog -- ALL the stamp sets will be die cut. How cool is that? I expect my boxes of catalogs any day now and ordering from it begins on Monday, Aug. 11.

SU announced a partnership that will bring the big, beautiful Big Shot die cut machine to SU with exclusive dies that are, well, to die for! My machine is on the way with several exclusive SU dies that I cannot wait to show off.

Also we got a sneak peek into a great expansion of our Decor Elements wall vinyl line -- so watch for more on that this fall.

SU co-founder Shelli Gardner is blogging now so check out her great personal style and take part in her first Creative Challenge. You'll find her new blog here so bookmark it and visit often.

UPS donated the new Ronald McDonald House fundraising stamp set so that EVERY demonstrator at convention could have� one to take home free! We are such a big shipping customer and it was so gracious of them to say thanks in that way. You should have seen the yellow confetti dropping from the ceiling and 6,000 demonstrators screaming madly when the UPS guy told Shelli he had to deliver his box to EVERYONE! Can't wait for you all to see the set -- and the matching square scallop punch. Just put it on your wish list now!

I wanted to share a very cool organization idea that was on display at Convention featuring a made over IKEA cabinet with sliding drawers, a table on a hinge that was added on as a pull up stamping area. This is a do-it-yourself idea that packs a lot into a small tower shape cabinet. Enjoy the photos and I'll share new project ideas soon!

New Spring Catalog!

Be sure to check out the new Stampin' Up Spring and Summer Catalog at the link for the main catalog in the right column. So many great new stamp sets, papers and accessories!

Retiring Fall/Winter SU Accessories

It's time for SU to announce the accessories that are retiring from our great Fall/Winter Collection to make room for new items in the Spring /Summer Collection debuting January 2. An accessory is anything that's not a stamp set -- so papers, scrapbooking items, embellishments and Stampin' Around wheels could all be on this list. A link in the right column will also take you to a list of stamp sets that are retiring. SU makes those so we won't run out -- but accessories come from lots of manufacturers so when an item is gone, it's just gone.

I'm offering free shipping in the U.S. for any orders placed with me through Dec. 31 so get in touch.

Here's the latest retiring accessory list. Check back each evening for an updated list with any sell out items shown in red. Download 2007_retiredaccessories.pdf

Retiring Stamps and Free Shipping

It's December 1 and that means the list of stamp sets retiring from Stampin' Up's Fall/Winter 2007 Collection is just out. You can click here to view it and it's also at the link in the SPECIALS section in the right column. I am offering free shipping on all orders placed in December to anywhere in the continental United States.

Retiring stamps make room for new items that will debut January 2 in our Spring/Summer collection.

Also be sure to check my site on December 10 for the list of accessories retiring this month -- that's papers, wheels and anything from the accessories section of our catalog.

So Many Sayings - So Little Time!

Edited 9/23 to add: Demonstrator Patty Bennett has some great info on her site about a source for wood blocks to remount this set and several other SU sets. Thanks to a commenter for pointing out that update -- I love Patti's blog so look around while you're there. Click here to see the wood block order info -- then scroll down in her post, it's there.

So Many Sayings is a great little Stampin' Up! Level 1 hostess set that people have been getting very creative with. It's on page 17 of the main catalog -- you can see it by clicking here. The set is three large images that each contain multiple sayings or decorative elements. You can stamp a single greeting or accent element by using markers to ink only that one image of course, but some stampers have decided to cut up the set into 34 separate images.

How do you then use them you ask? There are several options. One is to add a cling vinyl on the rubber image's sticky back (easier to do before you cut them up I would think) and then you just mount each image on an acrylic block when you want to stamp it. That's what Beate Johns did on her blog. There are many options you can search around and find online for converting rubber mounted images into vinyl cling images. There's a well-known product called EZ Mount you can Google and I've even heard of people sticking the foam right on to a decorative vinyl cling (like you stick on windows of your house or car) and then that will stick and peel right off the acrylic block.

Another innovative stamper used dominoes to permanently mount her little sayings and you can view that here. This is a particularly innovative idea for those who don't like to fuss with mounting the word image straight on the acrylic block each time you use it. Mount it once to the domino and you're done.

As for me -- I love the idea of having the separate greetings and I can see times when I might want to use the whole word block, such as a text style background or a slider card where greetings are visible through a punched out Word Window as you pull up the stamped panel. Hm-m-m -- I may just have to earn two of these sets and have one each way!

It's easy to earn the Level 1 So Many Sayings set with just a $150 minimum hostess order so contact your SU demonstrator and if you don't have one I can help you out. Happy stamping!