April Stamp Class Reminder

Ooops, I got so excited over the Retiring List and Color Revamp that I forgot to send out the reminder for this month's Stamp Class!  If you'd like to come either Friday evening at 7:00pm or Sunday at 3:00pm, please let me know by today, Tuesday 4/10, so that I can get everything ready for you.  Bring a stamping buddy, lots to see and do! 😊

The Retiring List, and a Color Revamp!

     Each year at this time, I look over the Stampin' Up! Retiring List with both excitement and a bit of wistfulness.  I check to see which of my favorite stamps and accessories will be discontinued in the next catalog (to be released June 1) but know that exciting new things are coming too! Here are some details to note:

All retiring items are only available while supplies last and will be discontinued after May 31.

Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, they will be guaranteed available only until May 25; all other products are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.

Depending on inventory levels, discounts on select products may be introduced on or after May 8.

These discounts will not be preannounced. and may vary by market depending on inventory levels.  If you really want something, order it before it gets sold out. 

Note that the 10% discount offered the first year for any given Bundle will not be repeated if those products are offered again in the next catalog.  If you want to the 10% off, order it during the first year. (You'll see on the List that all the Bundles are shown as retiring; however if the stamp set is not listed also, then it will be still offered in the next catalog.)

Be sure to use the current Host Code (listed on the right) if possible when ordering to receive credit towards a FREE Stamp Class or hand-stamped gift when you order! 

2017-18 Annual catalog Retiring List Link (pdf)

2018 Occasions Retiring List Link (pdf)

    This year's new catalog has the added change of a Color Revamp, which is done to keep the colors fresh, fill in any gaps in the SU spectrum, and remove others that are past their prime.  A "Color Refresh" was last done 5 years go when a few colors were changed, and the last Color Revamp was done 8 years ago when more changes were made.
     You may have also noticed that all of the Ink Pads are shown as "Retiring" on the Annual List. But don't worry, they only 13 Core Colors will be going!  The rest of the ink pads are going to be redesigned because the case mold for the pads is about to expire.  The new case will be improved in that it will be thinner, easier to open, stackable, have a tighter fit between the lid and bottom (so that it doesn't accidentally come apart), and have improved labeling.  The ink will also be improved with a a defoamer which reduces ink bubbles to help you to get an even coating of ink on the stamp and thus a smoother, solid stamped image.

Retiring Ink colors: includes 13 Core Colors plus the four of the 2016-18 In-Colors -
(be sure to order Reinkers and Cardstock if needed while they are available!)

COLOR REVAMP :

Always Artichoke

 

Chocolate Chip

 

Elegant Eggplant

 

Island Indigo

 

Marina Mist

 

Perfect Plum

 

Pink Pirouette

 

Rose Red

 

Soft Sky

 

Tangerine Tango

 

Tempting Turquoise

 

Wild Wasabi

 

Wisteria Wonder

 

Peekaboo Peach

 

Emerald Envy

 

Dapper Denim

 

Sweet Sugarplum

Flirty Flamingo* - (is retiring as an In Color, but will be included in the Brights Group)

I'll have more information as it's released, but feel free to ask me any questions you might have.

April Stamp Class

Hooray, my Stamparatus tool has finally arrived! For those of you who may not know what I'm talking about, this is the newest "must have" stamper's alignment tool for doing so many stamping
functions better, faster, and in multiples!  I'm planning on a class that will focus on many of its different functions and techniques soon, so stay tuned!

The first card for this month will use the Stamparatus doing one of the things it does best: two-step stamping.  No more guessing if the solid or line images will line up "this time", or having to make a special placement piece like before.  In just a few steps, you'll stamp the flower images and use 3 colors to fill the design in rapid succession, just like that!  Any level of stamper can now be an expert!  Isn't innovation wonderful?!

The yellow daisy card has a simple but unique layer that flips up from its gatefold base, and uses two different Designer printed papers together for a totally colorful look of many tones. Both this and the previous card are perfect for almost any occasion.  Just change out the word sentiments and you're set!

The silver and pink "cake card" is perfect if you love gorgeous, shiny bling!  The filigree foiled cake base, outlines on the flower printed paper, and even the satin ribbon are all shiny silver and super special!  Note the  silver striped vellum cut-out panel in the front, another unique layout that is easy to do but so effective. A perfect wedding, anniversary, or special lady's birthday card; it might be hard to give this one away.

Do you find it a bit harder to make "guy cards", or at least ones that are more serene and subdued? But the mountain scene in the last card is very satisfying to make with the assorted stamps in the set, plus there is the embossed wood grain back to coordinate with the white-washed wood on the bottom.  The little wooden leaf stem behind the knotted ombre ribbon is the perfect final touch for your special guy's birthday, perhaps Father's Day next month, or a sympathy/get well card. Sometimes special isn't glitzy, it's just tastefully sincere. 

So grab a stamping buddy, save the date, and come on by to check it all out! 

CLASS DATES: (minimum = 2 per class)
Friday, Apr. 13; 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday, Apr. 15; 3:00 - 5:30 pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE!!) 

DEADLINE TO REPLY = Tues. Apr. 10

Class Fee = $15, or FREE with any $45 purchase! 

Host Code = CBP24YBA (to use when ordering online, applies towards FREE class minimum.  Order is sent directly to you; great if you want to order before class and get everything sooner.  Non-class attendees will receive a hand-stamped gift as my thank you for ordering!)

Even more Sale-A-Bration Items are available!

It is now the final sales period of Sale-A-Bration (SAB)! In addition to other available SAB merchandise, some of the regular products are now earnable as Sale-A-Bration rewards! Check out the flyer (on the left) to see what you can now get for FREE!  (One item is even from the new catalog to be released in June!)

PLEASE NOTE: The item numbers from the flyer must be used in order for the products to be redeemed as FREE SAB items. These items have different numbers in the catalog that do not mark the item as part of Sale-A-Bration. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

March Techniques Class Reminder

Please note that the Deadline for the March Techniques and Fancy Fold class is Tuesday, Mar. 6.  This class will be so fun, I hope you've made plans to come and make these special interactive and unique cards that feature the creative new Stampin' Up! stamps, punches, dies, and more!  Don't forget to save your spot!

This is also the last month of the Sale-A-Bration Promotion, where you can earn a FREE stamp set of stamping accessory with each $50 order, no limit!  Of course, then your Stamp Class is also FREE, so you can't lose!  Hooray for FREE!!!