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Bundle and Save!

June 2, 2014

There are a lot of bundles in the new 14-15 Annual Catalog. For the most part, you will save 15% when you buy a bundle.

Bundles

13-15 Card stock & Pad Kit, page 179 #131204 $29.95, Set of 20 sheets Card stock, 4 each, and 5 stamp pads (Five stamp pads are $29.70, so the card stock is only 20 cents!)
14-16 Card stock & Pad Kit, page 179 #133673 $29.95, Set of 20 sheets Card stock, 4 each, and 5 stamp pads (Five stamp pads are $29.70, so the card stock is only 20 cents!)

Apothecary Art Bundle, page 57 Wood #136571 $52.50, Clear #136572 $46.50. Set of Stamps & Framelits
Chalk Talk Bundle, page 11 Wood #132731 $43.25, Clear #132730 $37.25. Set of 6
Chevron Gift Bag Bundle, page 201 #136765 $9.95, Set of bags and Accessory Kit
Documented Journal Bundle, page 29 #136609 $17.50, Set of Journal, Stickers, Washi Tape
Epic Day Bundle, page 29 #136607 $17.50, Set of Journal, Stickers, Washi Tape
Flower Patch Bundle, page 156 Photopolymer #136788 $43.25, Set of Stamps & Framelits
Four Frames Bundle, page 21 Wood #136597 $31.95, Clear #136598 $27.95. Set of Stamps & Punch
Gift Boxes Bundle, page 201 #136767 $12.50. Set of boxes and Accessory Kit
Honeycomb Hello Bundle, page 134 Wood #136603 $39.75, Clear #136604 $35.50. Set of Stamps & Thinlits Die
Itty Bitty Banners bundle, page 79 Wood #136605 $26.95, Clear #136606 $22.75. Set of Stamps & Framelits
Label Love Bundle, page 14 Wood #132723 $34.75, Clear #132722 $28.75. Set of Stamps & Artisan Label Punch
Playful Pennants Bundle, page 91 Wood #136591 $32.95, Clear #136592 $28.95. Set of Stamps & Punch
Polka Dot Gift Bag Bundle, page 201 #136766 $9.95. Set of bags and Accessory Kit
Retro Fresh Bundle, page 29 #136608 $17.50.Set of Journal, Stickers, Washi Tape
Simply Sports Bundle, page 91 Wood #136593 $37.95, Clear #136594 $31.25. Set of Stamps & Framelits
Something for Baby bundle, page 74 Wood #136790 $46.50, Clear #136791 $39.75. Set of Stamps & Framelits
Starburst Sayings Bundle, page 117 Wood #134817 $44.95, Clear #134818 $38.95. Set of Stamps & Framelits

Getting Started for the Creative and Independent

June 2, 2014

Try buying some basic supplies to build on.

Card Stock When I first got started I didn’t think card stock mattered, but it really does! Compare it for yourself. Stamp on regular copy paper, card stock from your local office supply store, and Stampin’ Up!’s Whisper White Card Stock. You’ll see for yourself!

Envelopes I started with envelopes from my local office supply store. They cost $27.59 for 250 envelopes at $0.11 apiece. Ours are $0.16 apiece but again the paper is smoother for a much better image quality. If you want to compare, look for A2 size which is great for cutting 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper in half and then folded. If you already have this size envelopes, use them for now.

Crumb Cake

Very Vanilla

Whisper White

Getting Started Colors

Stampin’ Up! had a Getting Started Assortment of card stock a few years back. I wish we still carried it! And now Stampin’ Up! sells most Stampin’ Write Markers in color families. But there are still 14 wonderful colors sold individually. These colors, along with Whisper White and Very Vanilla, are the ones that are sold in 12″ x 12″ card stock too! These colors come primarily from the Brights Assortment, but there are also colors from Subtles, Regals, and Neutrals among the 14. So you will find other coordinating embellishments in Candy Dots and Designer Buttons that come in the color families.

I think these colors are a great place to get started!

Card Stock Stampin Write Marker Stampin’ Pad Ribbons Cut & Ready Card Bases

$6.95 $3.50 $5.95 $2.95-$8.95 $4.95

Basic Black 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad Twine 1/8″ 3/4″

Blushing Bride 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad Twine 1/4″ 3/4″ 1 1/4″

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad Twine 1/2″ 3/4″ 1 1/4″

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/2″ 1 1/4″ Card Bases

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/4″ 1/2″

Early Espresso 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad Twine 1/4″ 1/2″ Card Bases

Marina Mist 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/4″ 3/4″

Night of Navy 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/2″

Old Olive 8-1/2″x11 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad Twine 1/8″

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/4″ 3/4″

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/4″ 3/4″

Real Red 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/8″ 1/4″ Card Bases

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/1″x11″ 12″x12″ Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/4″

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″x11″ – Marker Stampin’ Pad 1/8″ 3/4″ Card Bases

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ – – 1/2″ 5/8″ Card Bases

Whisper White 8-1/2″x11″ 12″x12″ – Craft Pad Twine 1/4″ 1/2″ 5/8″ Card Bases

And these colors show up in our Designer Series Paper too!

All Abloom Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Flashback   Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla
Maritime     Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
Park Lane   Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Sweet Taffy Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Stamp Sets

We have over 200 stamp sets in our 14-15 catalog. Choosing a stamp set is truly up to you! But I selected these sets that will give you a lot of flexibility in making cards for all kinds of occasions.

(In order of price)

Image & Greetings, good choices if you can only buy 1 set

Banner Banter Wood #134057 $17.95, Clear #134060 $13.95, Set of 10
Wetlands Wood #126695 $21.95, Clear #126697 $16.95, Set of 6
Gifts of Kindness Wood #130441 $25.95, Clear #130444 $18.95, Set of 8
Embellished Events Wood #131984 $28.95, Clear #126497 $20.95, Set of 11
Something to Say Wood #134177 $29.95, Clear #134180 $21.95, Set of 17
For the Birds Wood #132001 $32.95, Clear #126407 $24.95, Set of 8
A Fitting Occasion Wood #131952 $37.95, Clear #127049 $27.95, Set of 24

Images, mostly

Kinda Eclectic Wood #135347 $27.95, Clear #135350 $19.95, Set of 6
Choose Happiness Wood #134195 $24.95, Clear #134198 $17.95, Set of 7
Mosaic Madness Wood #130246 $26.95 #130249 $18.95, Set of 11
By the Tide Wood #131910 $27.95 #129120 $19.95, Set of 7
Everything Eleanor Wood #131987 $36.95 #124164 $26.95, Set of 8

Greetings

Four You Wood #130535 $14.95, Clear #130538 $11.95, Set of 4
Occasions 4 You Wood # 134333 $18.95, Clear #134336 $14.95, Set of 4
Fabulous Four Wood #134171 $19.95, Clear #134174 $14.95, Set of 4
A Dozen Thoughts Wood #131056 $26.95, Clear #131059 $18.95, Set of 12
Petite Pairs Wood #128706 $28.95, Clear #122497 $20.95, Set of 18
@SoSocial Wood #134189 $36.95, Clear #134192 $26.95, Set of 21
Big News Wood #134015 $43.95, Clear #134018 $31.95, Set of 11
Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood #128748 $36.95, Clear #127802 $26.95, Set of 24
And Many More Wood #134273 $36.95, Clear #134276 $26.95, Set of 24

Getting Started with Kits

June 2, 2014

There are so many ideas, so many products. Where do you start? Here are a few suggestions.

Paper Pumpkin

Paper Pumpkin is a program like a book club, but there is no long-term commitment. Each month a kit, “a fully decked creativity carriage”comes to your house for $19.95. You will get a clear block with your first kit. You will also get everything you need except for scissors and adhesive to make cards, 3-D projects, and more. You can stop a kit from coming a month or two and you can stop any time. And now you can pre-pay with no obligation to continue at all!

137858 1 month $19.95
137859 3 months $59.85
137860 6 months $113.70 — save $1 per month
137861 12 months $215.40 — save $2 per month

Kits

Stampin’ Up! has been offering a lot of kits lately. They are great because they come with everything you need except scissors and adhesive. The coordination and choices are done. There’s one item number so they’re easy to order. They make a great way to try those first steps.

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit is $19.95 #134998 and makes 20 cards. You don’t even need adhesive for the printed embellishments since they have adhesive on the back!

Everyday Occasions comes with supplies and directions for 20 cards for $29.95. #134797

Dude, You’re Welcome! Kit #132807 $24.95

Kit includes:

* Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
* Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
* Twelve gray envelopes
* A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
* An instructional guide
(for the most novice stamper!)

Happenings Simply Created Card Kit 133329 $14.95

Coordinating colors: Baked Brown Sugar, Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizzazz, Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White.

Includes pieces for making 15 cards:
■ 15 card bases: finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
■ 15 sheets of single-sided, printed designer paper backgrounds, 5 ea. of 3 designs
■ 15 die-cut accents, 5 ea. of 3 designs
■ 15 Silver glitter banners
■ 15 White banners
■ 15 pieces of Baker’s Twine, 10″ ea.
■ 15 buttons

Add Says it All Wood #133170 $13.95, Clear #133173 $10.95 or another greeting set.

Greeting You Simply Created Card Kit 133793 $9.95 Set of 8 Trifold cards, 8 white flags, 8 string envelopes, 8 pieces of Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine (each 30″)

Add Hey You Wood #134516 $13.95, Clear #134519 $10.95 or another greeting set.

A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Simply Created Card Kit 133794 $13.95 Set of 10 pillowboxes, 10 die-cut word bubbles, 10 belly bands, 10 medium clothespins, 10 wood sticks, 10 sheets cotton paper, 10 pieces Real Red 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (each 16″)

Add Sumthin’ Sumthin‘ Wood #134522 $14.95, Clear #134525 $11.95 or another greeting set.

Celebration Basics Kit 133007 $14.95

■ 15 Kraft pennants, 4-7/8″ x 7-1/2″ ea.
■ Die-cut letters that spell “Celebrate”
■ 12′ of chunky Baker’s Twine
■ 10 printed goodie bags, 5-7/8″ x 4″ ea.
■ 1 sheet of bag closures
■ 10 round printed tags, 2-1/2″ ea.
■ 20 perforated tags, 3″ x 2-1/4″ ea.

Bermuda Bay Celebration Add-On Kit

Celebration Add-On Kit, Bermuda Bay 133432 $9.95

Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit

Celebration Add-On Kit, Calypso Coral 133431 $9.95

Chalkboard Banner Simply Created Kit 133795 $19.95 Set of 15 banner pennants, 32 die-cut paper pennants, 5 tissue pompoms, 10′ jute twine, chalk

Fast Fuse

June 6, 2014June 2, 2014

One of my favorite products in the new catalog! I’ve been swearing at Sticky Strip for years. I LOVE that it sticks well. I HATE that it’s so hard to pick the red liner off and then when you finally get it off, the static clings and I can’t get it off me! So when I saw Fast Fuse, I was overjoyed! The firm hold of Sticky Strip combined with the ease of Snail Adhesive.

Well, it turns out it does have a learning curve. Remember when you first tried Snail and it took a while to figure out how to work it? And now you don’t even think about it; you just use it.

I’m hoping Fast Fuse is like that. I was having a lot of trouble at first. But I made a box out of Window Sheet and it holds well. But I kept getting strings of adhesive. And sometimes it didn’t leave a trail. And the tip got all gummy from all the strings. And then it started jamming up at the tip and at the take-up reel. Grrrr!!!

So now I’m practicing and getting much better at it. I need to go slow! And then the angle and pressure seem to make a lot of difference. Finally, there’s a kind of “check mark” move to finish the line without pulling a string. There is a video from Stampin’ Up! showing how to use it. I had to learn the hard way.

Don’t let the price in the catalog hold you back. There is an initial outlay higher than Snail and Sticky Strip, but it’s way cheaper than Sticky Strip and the same or less than Snail once you start with the refills.

Snail $6.95, 53¢/yard initially. $4.50, 34¢/yard for refills
Fast Fuse $9.95, 76¢/yard initially. $7.50, 34¢/yard for refills. (But it holds better, so use less.)
Sticky Strip $6.95, 69¢/yard

I’m sold on Fast Fuse!

Happy New Year!!!

June 2, 2014

Happy Day! The 2014-15 Annual Catalog is now available for ordering. My order is on the way. My Evernote Current Catalog Notebook is as up-to-date as I can make it (let me know if you would like me to share it with you). I’m working on the rest of my tasks that couldn’t be started until the catalog was live.

If you need a catalog, please email Me!

Holiday Carryover List 6/2/14

June 4, 2014June 2, 2014

I think Stampin’ Up! received a lot of feedback about no Christmas products in the new 14-15 catalog that goes live in about an hour from now. Good news! They have put out a carryover list. These products will be available ~~at least through January 4, 2015.~~

Update from Stampin’ Up as of 6/4/14: “Furthermore, the June 2 current update announced that the products on the holiday carryover list would be available until January 4; in fact, they will retire when this year’s holiday catalog becomes available on August 28 (products will be available through 11:50 PM [MT] on August 27).”

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