The New Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue 2013 - 2014 is here.

Good grief - where has June gone?  Well I hope you managed to get everything you wanted to from the retired lists - I know lots of my customers did!

And for today's news - the NEW ANNUAL STAMPIN' UP! CATALOGUE 2013 - 2014 is here!  I LOVE it - it is packed with so many fabulous new products - just as you would expect from Stampin' Up!!  

I have had my copy for a month (one of the perks of being a Demonstrator!) so here are some of my favourite things:

• Stamps which coordinate with new punches, framelits and embossing folders AND you get a discount when you buy them as a bundle!
• The new colours - they are GORGEOUS! 
• New Designer Series Papers
• A magnetic platform for your Big Shot to hold your framelits in place - no more sticky notes!
• Stacks of new embellishments - buttons, ribbons, candy dots, washi tape, clips .....
• And of course - as this is Stampin' Up! there are lots of fabulous new Stamp Sets!

So, how do you get your own copy of the fabulous new Annual Catalogue?  If you host a party then you’ll be given a copy when you confirm your booking.  If you've ordered more than £50 worth of products from me in the last three months then I’ll also pop a copy in the post to you with my compliments. 

If you’re not in either of these groups but you’d still like your own copy of the new Annual Catalogue (and let's face it you NEED it!), then all you need to do is email me and let me know. For just £4.95 I’ll post one out to you, along with a £5 voucher towards your first order worth £30 or more (excluding shipping). 

If you can't wait for the postman to arrive then the link in the sidebar will take you directly to an online copy - make yourself a cup of tea - you may be some time!

Stampin' Up! - The Best of Flowers & Single Stamps

More loveliness today from Stampin' Up! with the launch of two new items - the "Best of" collection and Single Stamps.

Introducing the "Best of" collection. As part of their 25-year anniversary celebrations, Stampin' Up! are bringing back some of their favourite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into fives sets. These will be released one set per month until October 2013 (although all Best of Sets will be available until 31 March 2014).

Each set will also include a NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN image! The sets are priced at £13.95 / 17.95€ and are only available in clear mount so you will need the clear blocks.

This month's set is Best of Flowers - 5 great floral images. The flyer below has more information and I will be back with some projects to show you how lovely this set is.

And the second new range being launched today - 

Stampin' Up! have been experimenting in their North American Market with Single Stamps - and it has been so successful that we are also getting them in Europe - yay!  From today until 31 August 2013 (while supplies last) you can order 5 single-image stamps.

The stamps are only available as clear mount (you will need Block E to use them) and are packed in cello bags rather than the Clear-Mount Stamp Cases (you can order the cases if you need them).

The Images and prices are shown below (shown at 75% of actual size on the flyer). How adorable is Spec-tacular - specs are bang on trend now! 

If you would like to order either of these products please drop me an email or call me on 07530 368466 and I wil be pleased to help you. Products are delivered directly to your door within 3-5 working days.

Stampin' Up! Retired Lists are here!

The Retired Lists for the 2012/2013 Catalogue are here!  Don't forget these items are only available WHILE STOCKS LAST , or until 1 July 2013, and some items have already sold out!

 

You can see the RETIRED STAMP LIST HERE  

And the RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST HERE  (paper / ink / ribbon / embellishments / Punches / Big Shot Dies) 

I will be placing regular orders this month so if you NEED any of these products before they disappear forever please drop me an email or call me on 07530 368466.

Anyone placing an order before 30 June of £35 or more (before P&P) will receive a copy of the NEW 2013 - 2014 Annual Catalogue for FREE (rrp £5). This will be sent out separately at the end of June and is an offer from me - not Stampin' Up!

Treat Box with T Lights and Stampin' Up! Washi Tape

Today's project is a cute box containing decorated T Lights - a perfect thank you gift. I first saw this idea demonstrated by Amanda Fowler at a Pinkies team training event a couple of years ago - thank you Amanda!

With the introduction of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool this box is now super speedy to make.  I have done a quick tutorial to show how easy it is.  

The box base was made from a piece of Calypso Coral card cut to 7 1/2" x 4 3/4": ( I am so glad this colour is staying with us as part of the Colour Refresh!)

 Score on each side at 3/4" and 1 1/2":

 Fold and cut along the score lines as shown:

Assemble the box using Tombow Multipurpose Glue or Sticky Strip (I prefer the glue as it gives you a bit of "slide")

 The sleeve is a piece of Baja Breeze (retiring so get it while you can!) card cut to 6" x 4 1/2"

Stamp the card - here an image from the Bordering on Romance stamp set was stamped all over using Baja Breeze ink.

Score at 7/8", 2 3/4", 3 5/8" and 5 1/2" as shown:

Using a Framelit from Apothecary Accents Framelits and the Big Shot cut an aperture in the sleeve. Stick a piece of Window Sheet behind the aperture to prevent the contents falling out of the box! 

Fold along the score marks and stick the sleeve together.

A tag was stamped using the sentiment from Kindness Matters and cut out using the Hearts a Flutter Framelits. Punch out a flower using the Itty Bitty Punch Pack finish with a Pearl Basic Jewel.  

Have you noticed the T Lights have had a make-over? I used the fabulous NEW Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape to decorate them. A genius idea suggested by the super talented Sam Donald.  And of course because this is Stampin' Up! the Calypso Coral colour matches perfectly!  

The box was then tied up with a piece of the gorgeous Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon. And there you go - all ready to go!

Hope you find this useful - I would love to hear from you if you make this so don't forget to leave me a comment.

Here is a list of the Stampin' Up! Products used to make today's project:

Stamp Sets: Bordering on Romance, Kindness Matters

Inks: Baja Breeze

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivroy

Punches: Itty Bitty

Big Shot: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Other: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Linen Thread, Pearl Basic Jewels, This and That Washi Tape, Window Sheet, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Don't forget that the discontinued colours (card, ink and accessories) are only available while stocks last so don't leave it too late if you NEED to stock up on your favourites!

If you would like to order any of these products please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

Thank You with Stampin' Up! Paper Doily Sizzlits

Today's card is one I made for new team members to say "Thank you" for joining my Stampin' Up! team.  I had to buy the Paper Doily Sizzlits as soon as I saw it - I just love the detail. 

The doily was cut from Very Vanilla Card using the Big Shot. One tip is to use the Simply Scored Stylus to help poke out all the fiddly bits - it also helps if you roll the cut piece slightly to help the pieces "ping" out. It is not a die for the neat and tidy to use!  A piece of Baja Breeze (retiring) card stock was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Folder and sponged with Crumb Cake Ink.  The card base is Crumb Cake..  

The sentiment is from the Blooming With Kindness Stamp Set and was punched out using the 1 1/4" Circle Punch and layered onto a mat cut using Apothecary Accents Framelits.  More sponging and a couple of Pearl Basic Jewels finished it nicely.

The bow is made using Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread and an Antique Brad. 

A very simple card but I love the vintage look so I was pleased with this - hopefully the recipients also liked them.

Here is a list of the Stampin' Up! Products used to make today's card:

Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness

Inks: Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Punches: Corner, 1 1/4" Circle

Big Shot: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Dress Up Framelits, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Other: Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Linen Thread, Antique Brads, Pearl Basic Jewels

Don't forget that the discontinued colours (card, ink and accessories) are only available while stocks last so don't leave it too late if you NEED to stock up on your favourites!

If you would like to order any of these products please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.

Join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator!

Have you been reading about the fabulous time we all had in Telford at Stampin' Up!'s Regional Event?  Why not think about joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator and you would be able to come along to similar events. This year the European Convention is taking place in Manchester and is not to be missed.  Stampin' Up! are celebrating their 25th Anniversary so I think we will be in for a real treat!

Joining Stampin Up! is one of the best things I have ever done (my husband might object if I said it was THE best thing!). I have met lots of lovely people - some whom I am lucky to count among my closest friends, I have attended some inspirational events and I get to buy fantastic quality products at a discount! Being a Demonstrator saves me money!

The Starter Kit is currently even better value than normal. Until 30th May 2013 you can chose an extra £25 of products from either catalogue - that is £155 of products in total PLUS a business kit worth £45 - wow!

I also give all new team members a "welcome to my team kit" which includes samples of all the card stock, a pretty personalised notebook, handbook, samples and most importantly - chocolate!

There are so many benefits to being a Demonstrator - why not drop me an email or call me on 07530 368466 for an informal chat. I would love to tell you all about it or if you would prefer you can read more on how to join my team.

Dress Up Swaps - Stampin' Up! Telford Training Event

Wow! What a fantastic day I had yesterday. Stampin' Up! hold regular training events for their Demonstrators and yesterday the UK training event was in Telford, Shropshire.  I travelled there with two of my team, my downline Hannah and her downline Nikki. It was their first Stampin' Up! event so I was super excited for them.  There were over 300 demonstrators attending which made for a fantastic atmosphere - what can be better than spending the day with people who also love Stampin' Up!?

Swapping is a popular activity at Stampin' Up! events - you make say 30 cards of the same design and exchange them with other demos so you end up with 30 different cards. It is a fabulous way of getting samples showing a range of styles, stamps and techniques. It is also a great way to meet people!

I used the Dress Up Framelits to make my swaps. The little dresses are so cute.

I made card fronts in a range of colours using the Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack - which is your favourite colour?

I received some lovely swaps in exchange which I will share with you this week - thank you to everyone who swapped with me.

We had such an amazing day. The day was jam-packed with presentations by Demonstrators and Stampin' Up! staff, sneak peaks from the the NEW 2013/2014 Annual Catalogue (released on 1 July 2013) - you are going to LOVE it, exciting announcements (and no I can't tell you yet!) and of course some crafting! And, as if that wasn't enough, we were all given a gorgeous free stamp set too.

I love being part of the Stampin' Up! family and in particular the Pinkies Team.   I got to catch up with old friends and make new ones. I cannot wait until the next event which is the Stampin' Up! European Convention. This is being held in Manchester in November - two whole days of Stampin' Up! fun and crafting.  If you are interesting in coming along too, why not email me for information about becoming a Demonstrator yourself or check the details here.  Joining Stampin' Up! really is one of the best things I have ever done!

Here is a list of the Stampin' Up! Products used to make today's card:

Stamp Sets: Tea Shoppe, Confetti

Inks: Crumb Cake, Assorted Subtles Collection Colours

Cardstock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Assorted Subtles Collection Colours

DSP: Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack

Punches: Corner, Scallop Edge Border, Word Window, Modern Label

Big Shot: Dress Up Framelits

Other: Assorted 3/8" Taffeta Ribbons

Don't forget that the discontinued colours (card, ink and accessories) are only available while stocks last so don't leave it too late if you NEED to stock up on your favourites!

If you would like to order any of these products please either email me or give me a call on07530 368466 and I will be happy to help.