321 Stamp: Launching Creativity

The new Occasions Mini Catalog is here!

The wonderful Occasions mini catalog is here and you can download it in the right column and also the supply list for mini catalog projects. You can order items online. Be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter in the left column because the January special project sheet will focus on all the great new Big Shot die cutting products in the Occasions Mini -- you will not want to miss it.

December was a roller coaster month with some family emergencies that limited my time to post ideas. I hope to get some things photographed and return to the world of blogging very soon so thanks for hanging in there and Happy New Year.

The Holiday Mini is Here & a Fall Card Set

It's September 1st so that means Stampin' Up's great Holiday Mini Catalog started today and runs through January 3. There are SO many great things in here so check it out at the link in the right column of my blog, complete with a link to a supply list for the project ideas shown in the mini catalog.

I wanted to share a Fall card set idea that would be a great hostess gift to take along if you're invited somewhere for Thanksgiving this year -- plus they'd just be fun to make for yourself. Stampin' Up CEO Shelli Gardner and her daughter Shalae Brown shared this great project at our convention this summer. It is four notecards, with matching envelopes that all feature the new Gently Falling stamp set, the colors More Mustard, Pool Party and Soft Suede -- a beautiful, unusual color combination inspired by the great new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper and matching fabric.

First the four cards:

Shelli and Shalae used the fabric as torn accents on the cards, to tie around the stack of envelopes and to sew an easy little pouch to give the cards in. Naturals Vanilla card stock is the paper that you see stamped on or embossed with our new Snow Burst embossing folder -- and torn and either glued or sewn to the notecard. And notice how a spritz with a Soft Suede marker and our Color Spritzer tool tones down the white base of the notecard. ( I love our notecards because they are smaller in size and come in a package of 20, pre-scored and with envelopes. One package would make 5 sets of these cards!)

Here are the envelopes and the pretty pouch:

Here's the supply list: Gently Falling and Hand-Penned Holidays Stamp Sets; Naturals Ivory Card Stock; Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes; Early Espresso, More Mustard, Pool Party, and Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pads; Soft Suede Stampin’ Writer Marker; Spice Cake Designer Fabric and Buttons; Vintage Trinkets; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Color Spritzer Tool; Big Shot; Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; sewing machine and thread.

I'm not sure what I love most in the new mini -- the fall items or the Christmas ones! I do know that Spice Cake may just be my most favorite designer paper in a long time!

The New Catalog is Here!!!

 
It's July 1 and that means it's "Happy New Year" day for Stampin' Up. You can see the new catalog in a great "flip-through" online version by clicking the photo link for it in the right column of my blog -- and if you want the list of supplies for all the great projects in the new catalog, the Stampin' Supplies link is right below that, which will download a 33-page pdf right to your computer with a list of supplies by page # and project.

As always, if you want to order online from the new catalog, just click on the link in the upper right column.

Enjoy and can't wait to share all the new ideas that a new catalog inspires.

New 2011-2013 In Colors

Thanks to my fabulous fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Dawn Olchefske here is a look at the new In Colors that will be available to customers starting July 1 and that will join our five current In Colors as nice extras in our color palette. Dawn was nice enough to grant permission to share this photo and a link to a great comparison of the colors to other SU colors. Click here to view her great blog post.

It's Retiring Stamps and Accessories Time!

It's transition time at Stampin' Up as we get ready for the debut of a new catalog and idea book on July 1. Here are the PDF files of items that are retiring from the 2010-2011 Stampin' Up Catalog as of June 30. We make our own stamps so we never sell out of those but all other items can sell out as quanities are exhausted so shop through my Order Online link to get the items you want before they're gone.

Download Accessories Retiring

Download Stamp Sets Retiring

Download Decor Elements Retiring

New Occasions Mini Catalog Starts Today!

I love, love, love so many of the things in this new catalog. Many of you should have gotten these in the mail. If you're my customer and did not receive one and would like one, send me an email. If you don't have a Stampin' Up demonstrator and would like your own copy of the mini, you can also send me an email. And if that's too long to wait -- just click the catalog picture in the RIGHT COLUMN of my blog to download a pdf version. Enjoy and happy shopping.

 

New Catalog Celebration

UPDATE: The new catalog is LIVE and can be downloaded at the Current Catalog link in the right column. Check out the new Definitely Decorative catalog as well with the best chalkboard elements!

If you're planning to stop by my New Catalog Open House this Thursday night between 6 pm and 9 pm (and if you live nearby you're welcome!) -- here's a sneak peek at one of the projects. I've loved working with the new colors and can't wait to share them. I'll show them in full after the event. Just send me a note if you want to come and need more information. Of course the star of the show will be the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. I'll also have LOTS of retiring items for sale! 

 

New Stampin' Up Retiring Lists and a great special for becoming a demonstrator.

It's June 1 and that means Stampin' Up has announced its annual lists of retiring stamps, home decor items and accessories -- items available only through June 30.

CLICK HERE to go download the retiring stamp and home decor lists.

We make our own stamps and home decor items so those don't sell out before June 30.

But because accessories are from outside vendors, those are while supplies last and you'll want to check those out in my online store so you know what is still available -- and best of all what's on sale as some are! To see the accessories that are retiring, please click on the Order Online link in the upper right of this blog -- then click on SHOP NOW and then you'll see the LAST CHANCE link in the store's left column and can easily browse and order accessories right there. If you're already a customer and would rather email me or call with your order, then please do so of course.

Also announced today is a great Mini Starter kit -- at $99 it's half the price of our normal starter kit and includes all the regular business supplies plus a box of this year's catalogs and a free box of the new catalogs that will begin July 1. It includes an assortment of creative stamps, inks and papers that can be customized as well. Click on the photo link to see the starer kit form and what you get.

You can email me to sign up or sign up online through my demonstrator website by clicking here. The code you will need to sign up online is 321stamp. Feel free to email me with questions about the demonstrator opportunity. It's a great way to earn extra money or just get a discount on your own orders.

I always love retiring time -- even though it can be hectic and it's sad to see some favorites go, I love the excitement surrounding what's new! If you don't already have a demonstrator and would like to reserve a new catalog that's due out July 1, let me know!

New Summer Mini Catalog Goodies

Sorry to have been such a stranger on my blog that past month — it's been a busy time plus I was away last week on the Stampin' Up demonstrator reward trip cruising the southern Caribbean. I'm home and so excited about the new summer mini catalog. There are great new stamps and accessories available now through the end of August. You can watch this short little video that gives you a sneak peek at several of the new items. Enjoy!

It's a color renovation!

I love that Stampin' Up keeps things fresh! That's why I'm so excited to share news of a color renovation that will start July 1. Bottom line is that our core color line will be reorganized into four color collections of ten colors each for 40 core colors. And then each July 1st -- 5 additional new trendy "In Colors" will be released -- and best of all, they will last for two years each time instead of just one as they do now!!! (so that will be 45 colors in the 2010-2011 catalog and then 50 in the 2011-2012 one.)

Bottom line is that to accomplish these great changes some current colors will retire as of June 30 -- and we'll get 5 brand new colors (including a great one called Crumb Cake that is an ink version of our current Kraft card stock!!) -- plus some former In Colors that were very popular are returning!!! I'm going to show you two photos -- one of the new color collections and the second of the colors that will retire. You can click on them for a bigger view.

 

Remember -- that second one that's just above this shows the current colors that will retire on June 30. Now I know you're wondering about things like pastels, markers, watercolor crayons, etc. that you may have in your stash that include those colors. Stampin' Up is going to be offering lots of great kits to retrofit lots of existing color tools you may already own so they have the new colors. And if there is a retiring color you love, order a refill from me and stock up on card stock before they retire June 30. Then get excited about all the new to come!!!

I am so excited about the new colors and I can't wait to share them with you in person soon!!!