Happy new catalog day! I always love our mini catalogs, but when the big catalog goes live, it is even more exciting! Today I'm going to share my top ten with you, as well as a card using the brand new In Colors. If you received a catalog from me, don't forget that you can use your June coupon beginning today. Please use host code 4HQZP2MB when placing your order if you are spending less than $150. If you need a catalog and do not currently have a demonstrator, I would be happy to send you one, along with coupons to use June through December.
Onto my top ten! And then make sure to read to the end to see a card using the fun new In Colors.
1) My favorite thing about this catalog - all of the new (and returning!) colors! Stampin' Up! did a color revamp this year, and there are 16 new colors in the line up. The best way to get a taste of all of them is to order cardstock in the color family packs, or try out one of the new color assortment packs (inks, markers, or cardstock) found on p. 182 of the catalog.
2) Next on my list is the Love You to Pieces Bundle. This set is perfect for autism awareness, but great for so many other things too! It was on my order this afternoon.
3) It's so hard to choose from all of the beautiful ribbon, but I am really loving the 1/4" Mini Striped Ribbon. It comes in three colors - Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, and Poppy Parade - some of my favorites!
4) Anyone else thinking about Christmas? I've been making 15 Christmas cards every month this year, and I'm planning to do a Christmas Card Club beginning in August. The Stylish Christmas stamp set is what I plan to use for the first month of the club. It includes some of our new Distinktive stamps, which have a really cool texture!
5) There are a couple of new animal punch builders in this catalog. My favorite is the Little Elephant Bundle. I can't wait to use this set for new baby thank yous, and birth announcements if I'm ambitious!
6) I haven't been keeping up with my scrapbooking as I would like to, but I do love the Big Plans Memories & More Card Pack! I am hoping to do a card class with it later this year. The best part is that we now have note cards and envelopes that fit these card packs perfectly, making for super simple cards!
7) The Under the Mistletoe DSP is full of classic Christmas colors, which I love! You'll be seeing it in some of my Christmas cards, and maybe in that Stylish Christmas class.
8) The Notes of Kindness Card Kit has such pretty floral images, and in some of my favorite colors - Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron, and Soft Sea Foam! I love our all-inclusive kits because you don't need any extra supplies besides adhesive and scissors to put them together.
9) Nature's Twine is a set of 4 colors of twine. I use twine all the time on my cards, and these are such pretty colors. The rest of the suite is great too, and I think it is going to be awesome for fall!
10) Last, but not least, the Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit looks like so much fun! This one does have a separate stamp set and a few additional supplies needed, which would make it perfect for a private card class with your friends. Contact me if you are local and interested in hosting!
Bonus: There are SO many new colors available in the Stampin' Blends. These are my favorite coloring tool, and I can't wait to add the new colors to my collection. Unfortunately, they won't be available for a few more weeks, BUT the returning colors are available for ordering now!
Now, what you've been waiting for - today's card! I used the new In Colors and one of my favorite stamp sets with the coordinating framelits. What do you think?
These new colors are so vibrant and fun!
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch
Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White, 2018-2020 In Color 6" x 6" DSP
Accessories & Tools: Up & Away Thinlits, Big Shot, Blueberry Bushel 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
As most of you know, I got to attend Stampin' Up!'s OnStage event in San Diego a few weeks ago. I thought I would share the card I brought to swap with you today.
I participated in an organized swap, which means I met with a group of demonstrators at a specific time and we all traded cards. I also brought some extra for general swaps - trading with anyone else who asked me. I got a good variety of cards in return for mine, and it's always fun to see other's ideas!
I decided to use the Lift Me Up bundle for my cards. I was hoping it would carry over to the next catalog - and it is!
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Cucumber Crush, Dapper Denim
Paper: Kraft, Dapper Denim, Shimmery White, Whisper White, 2015-2017 In Color DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Up & Away Thinlits, Big Shot, Aquapainter, Triple Banner Punch, Silver Sequin Trim
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
Yesterday I shared a sneak peek of today's card. I went live to do a card demonstration in my Naptime is Stamptime Facebook group on Friday afternoon, and I will definitely be doing it again! I thought I would share the full card with you today, but you'll have to join my Facebook group to see any future projects from my live videos there. :)
What do you think? I absolutely love the Lift Me Up Bundle in the Occasions Catalog! This is one set I will keep long after it retires.
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Shimmery White
Accessories & Tools: Up & Away Framelits, Big Shot, Wink of Stella, Watercolor Pencils, Aquapainter, Brights Enamel Dots, Silver Metallic Thread, Triple Banner Punch
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
One of my favorite stampin' bloggers, Erica Cerwin, has been doing Facebook Live videos on Friday afternoons, and it has inspired me to start doing something similar. I will be trying it out for the first time this afternoon in my Naptime is Stamptime Facebook Group, at 1 PM (MST), and I would love for you to join me! Below is a sneak peek of the card I will be making.
I'll be back to share the whole card with you next week, but I hope you'll join me this afternoon and see it then!
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
Good afternoon! Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Stampin' Up!'s OnStage Local event in Phoenix. OnStage events are held for demonstrators twice a year, and include lots of new products and previews of upcoming catalogs. In this case, we got to see the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. The event was so much fun, and I have a lot to share with you in the coming weeks!
Another perk of attending these events is the chance to preorder a selection of products before the preorder period begins. My box of goodies arrived yesterday evening, so of course I had to use some of them right away!
The suite of products I used is my absolute favorite! I needed a thank you card to send to the friends we stayed with while we were in Phoenix, and I love how it came out!
Most of these products will not be available for purchase until January 4, but demonstrators can preorder them beginning December 1. Now is a great time to join my team and take advantage of this benefit!
I will be putting together my mailing list for the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs this month too. If you have made a purchase from me within the last 6 months, you are already on my list. If you are not included in that group but would like to receive the catalogs, just let me know and I will add you to the list! I can tell you that everything in them is amazing!
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Night of Navy
Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Carried Away DSP
Accessories & Tools: Up & Away Thinlits, Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Silver Metallic Thread, Metallic Enamel Shapes
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
