The new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalogs are here!

The new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalogs are here AND you can start ordering online today at noon!
It has LOTS of great new sets and accessories available!


Please take note of the following:

May 31, first day to order from the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog

May 31, last day to order from the Spring Stampin' Up! Catalog

June 3rd, last day to order from the Current Annual Catalog

 

 

Wood Firecrackers Kids Class Project

These are becoming quite the rage lately and I have seen many that I have admired.  Here's my take on them.  I did them as a little project for a kids class.  I am not real keen on how the "pop" blends in so well with that shade of blue paint...I need to see if I can get red or silver letters in the same style as the other's and if so I will tweak the finished product and do a reshoot.

Painted Tray Kids Class Project

Here's a recent project I did as a Kids Class...
They were painted trays.  The kids got to pick out all the colors and styles of painted.  Some went with a classic them of solid colors, others did the paint splatter technique and others painted flowers/birds and doodles.  I missed out on getting pix of all the finished projects...I was only able to get a picture of J's.

Stampin' Ups Retiring list of stamps/accessories is out!

Every year SU announces select stamp sets and accessories that the company retires.

It's ALWAYS an exciting day for us when the Retiring Lists come out and today is no exception! Then, make your list before it's gone!! If you want accessories . . . the less time you wait to place that order the better as they are only available while supplies last! Whooo Hoooo! Fun day . . . and happy shopping!

Check them out at:  www.juliesaylor.stampinup.net

New Stamp Storage cases start on 5/31!

Stampin' Up! will be using cool new cases to package our wood-mount stamps beginning 5/31 with the launch of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.  Empty cases will be available for purchase as well and have a variety of storage uses (loved the marker storage idea in the video).  The new cases integrate beautifully with our clear-mount cases.  All your stamps can be one big happy (and organized) family.   They are easily stackable and will make your organizing and storage a snap!

The new catalog begins May 31. 

These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.

Starting May 31 all wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging. And empty cases will be available with the launch of the new catalog. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes! There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets (available May 31). A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4" x 5-1/2") will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2" x 5-1/2") will be $6.95.

Get ready for all the exciting new products in the catalog--especially the new wood-mount boxes!

SPRING blocks Kids Class

This month I did a kids class at the local elementary school.  They painted/decorated blocks that said SPRING.  Here are some of the ones that I was able to get pictures of. 

Last day for FREE SHIPPING!

Monday, 4/8/2013 is the last day for FREE SHIPPING from Stampin' Up!
Be sure to place your orders by 11:45pm!

FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING AT STAMPIN' UP! April 6 - April 8

I am so excited to let you know that Stampin' Up is offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online). Did I mention that the free shipping is on everything?

Free shipping starts: Saturday, April 6, 2013; 12:00 AM (MT)

Confirmation Thank you notes

Thanks for all the well wishes with BT's Confirmation.  (Pix are in my facebook album.)
It was  a wonderful ceremony and all the kids and their sponsors did great.  Both of his Godparents were there and his VA Grandma was his sponsor so it was all the more special.  We are so proud of him for getting through all of the requirements and passing the tests....(I know I would have had to have gone back to class myself in order to pass them!)  .

I got a little mojo back and had an extra 1/2 hour today in between laundry and trying to get things ready for the big consignment sale coming up in April.  So, I made these quickie thank you notes for BT to send out. 

The cross and the sentiment are both "popped up" with foam tape.  Colors used were Stampin' Up's taken with teal and Stampin' Up! Confetti Cream (both cardstocks are now retired) to go beautifully with the swirled decorative paper.  (BT didn't really like the confetti cream and kept saying that the c/s looked defective with all the "stuff" in it...he knew it was just the "natural" look with the threads etc. of the c/s but just didn't like it.  I did though and since I was making the cards, I won ;)

 

New Stamp Set - Round Array w/ coordinating punch!

Spring is in the air....and we can't wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here's your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array! Save 15%. We have bundled this cute stamp set with our 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch just in time for Sale-A-Bration. This offer will be good till May 30th. Don't fret if you already have the punch you can purchase just the stamp set. It comes in clear mount only. Wood mount will be available in the new catalog in June :)

Item Number 133899 (bundle)
Item Number Round Array (129090)