Oh, it's been a busy week! And it is just Tuesday, lol.It is one of those weeks that I consider a favorite, but it one that is also a lot of work! It is new catalog week when my demonstrator team gets together to stamp all the new projects that I have ready for them. I used to do a lot more...as many as 16!....but that just stressed them out. I am "done" with these 8. If I get everything ready then I may go back and add one or two more - if they have time to make … [Read more...] about 2018 New Stamps, Colors, Cards and What's Coming!
Hand Delivered Meets Share What You Love Sneak Peek!
Today I have a little something different for you! I will be short on words in my blog post - because my video is going to HAVE the words! Most of them are sped up and set to music (I can't talk - I would sound like a munchkin - I don't have the editing software to add my voice back after speeding it up!) When I was working or waiting for a golf match to start....I didn't have time to watch longer videos - so my goal is for most of my videos to be accessible for those of you who may … [Read more...] about Hand Delivered Meets Share What You Love Sneak Peek!
Upcoming Artistry Inspired Class by Mail – Love What You Do – Sneak Peek!
Coming this May, Stampin' Up! will be offering 3 different preview Bundles for the upcoming June release of the 2018-2019 Catalog for customers! I will be doing my Artistry Inspired class to go along with the middle bundle. For now - I am just going to go light on the details and big on the pictures....so you can see just how beautiful some of these new things are!Normally the Artistry Inspired projects are kept 'secret' just so those doing the class get to see - but because these … [Read more...] about Upcoming Artistry Inspired Class by Mail – Love What You Do – Sneak Peek!
2018 Sneak Peek! Aussie Animal Outing mixed with Nature’s Poem
When you attend a Stampin' Up! event it is usually the practice that in our welcome bag (which is always a trendy fun kind bag in itself!) there is at least one stamp set inside. In Atlanta it was this adorable little set called "Animal Outing" Of course the Roo with the Koala in her pouch was my favorite part of the set! You can see how I created the card in the video here (or go to YouTube to watch directly to see it a bit better!) Some of you may have seen … [Read more...] about 2018 Sneak Peek! Aussie Animal Outing mixed with Nature’s Poem
Preview of New Stamps Coming Your Way This June!
During my time in Atlanta it was fun to make the projects that Stampin' Up! had for us at On Stage. I will share them here with you - and then you will see them each again. I have all of the items from the suites featured sitting on my craft table!As I prepare for my team stamp day that is rapidly approaching later this month and get their projects ready for them - I will be using many of the things we did in Atlanta - but switched up in whole new ways! None of these are my … [Read more...] about Preview of New Stamps Coming Your Way This June!
Tired of Talking Color Yet?
Today my new colors arrived and my husband was kind enough to help me rearrange my cabinet this afternoon. My poor fingers are so dry and messing with cardstock for too long literally causes my fingers to bleed. Not a great problem to have when you are a papercrafter.....so when the whole thing needed a change I was glad for his help!How would you like to see how the like colors that are leaving and coming match up? I thought so!Here are the new blues above and the blues that … [Read more...] about Tired of Talking Color Yet?
2018 Retiring Stamp Set: Little One – Welcome Baby, Teepee Card
Last weekend I attended a Stampin' Up! event in Atlanta. When Demonstrators get together - we like to swap cards! You make a whole lotta one card - and then you trade your card for ones everyone else made. I chose this sweet little baby card for my trade. Because I never like to waste a project I made it also intending to use it for April Camp - so if you are coming next week - then you will be making this card as well!As it turns out - the adorable little set is also … [Read more...] about 2018 Retiring Stamp Set: Little One – Welcome Baby, Teepee Card
Let's Talk Color!
So.....have you heard?! Of course you have! Come this June - get ready for an explosion in COLOR as Stampin' Up! takes on a whole new spectrum of fabulous!As with anything we roll in 'new' - it does mean we have to make some room, so we need to take these next few week's to say Goodbye to 13 of our core colors and the 2017/2018 In Colors. Because Ya'all know that when things retire (meaning gone forever!) they tend to sell out quickly - I want to take a minute to make sure you … [Read more...] about Let's Talk Color!
BBQ, Father's Day or Masculine Birthday Apron of Love Card
This is the second in a series of cards using the Apron of Love bundle. This time I took it a whole new direction - no Bridal Shower look, lol. Although you COULD use it for another Couples Shower card if you want - how cute for the guy's gift?!I did use the Dad stamp for a Father's Day or Dad's Birthday card - but you could switch the background up with a wood emboss or wood paper background for a generic male card.Here is your Short and Simple video! Head directly to YouTube … [Read more...] about BBQ, Father's Day or Masculine Birthday Apron of Love Card
2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Retiring List is Out!
Annual Catalog Retiring ProductsOccasions Catalog Retiring ProductsIn order to make way for all of the new stamps, colors, inks, ribbons, dies and all the new bling we love - we have to say goodbye to some of what we love.Don't miss out on anything you have had on your wish list! The retiring lists are above for both the Annual Catalog and the Occasions Catalog. Refills and Paper products are likely to sell out first, stamps are produced through May - so if your list is long, that … [Read more...] about 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Retiring List is Out!