Hello New Catalog!  Hello Color!

It’s here!  It’s finally here!  No more teasing or sneak peeks.  The 2018 30th anniversary Stampin’ Up! Catalog is live and available for you TODAY!  But don’t go look for it until 2 pm EST (12 pm MT).  The IT department is taking special precautions to make sure it’s all available and ready for you this afternoon.   You’ll just get an error message right now.  So try again at 2 pm and all should be well. 

This year, it’s all about COLOR!  The new In Colors bright, bold, and beautiful.  Want to see how these new In Colors match up?  Check out this handy dandy Color Coach that you can print and keep next to your craft table.  

The whole color revamp is just outstanding.  I know you’re going to love this new complete color spectrum.  And they’re so on trend!  Everywhere I go, I keep seeing these new colors in clothing as well as home decor.  And we get a few old friends back, too.  Former In Colors Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, and Flirty Flamingo are back in the permanent color collection.    And guess what?  There’s a color coach for that, too! 

Finally, the new Ink Pads are so much easier to open.  They may be a little stiff at first, bu you’ll be happy there’s no more twisting or flipping.  Just open and slide the cover.  The pad itself is actually seated a little deeper in the case, too, which will help keep the ink on the stamps, not on the block!  And don’t you love how these stack?  Talk about a space saver!  

There’s just so much I love about this new catalog.  I know, it can seem a little overwhelming at first glance.  Now I know how the Lad felt when the new Toys R Us Christmas circular would appear in the mail!  I am constantly flipping through it and continue to be amazed at all the new stuff I find every time I look.  Here’s what I’ve found to be my “must have’s” right now. 

How many make your list, too?  Did you notice #10?  The Simply Shammy will change your life!  Simply rinse it out and keep it handy to clean all your stamps.  No more spray and scrub.  I swear, I’m ordering several of these to keep on all the tables at my classes.  You can how I used it on the video I made last weekend.

​I’m off to go get ready for the BOGO and Catalog Launch tomorrow.  I hope I’ll see you there.  It’s going to be so awesome!  A few reminders:

• Doors will open at 10 am. (not before! If you get there early, grab a scrumptious homemade donut and coffee at the Phoenix Bakery. You won’t regret it!)
• BOGO is while supplies last. If it were me, I’d shop first; craft 2nd!
• If you’re taking a class…please bring your adhesives, paper snips, and Stampin’ Pierce mats. (I’ll have adhesives for sale if you run out).
• Classes are DIY. Come shop, stamp, on your own time. No set schedule. #CraftWhenYouWant Come see me for your bag of goodies! (I have a few kits left, so check with me if you want one).
• Great Prizes! Raffle tickets are available. Spend $30 and receive 10 raffle tickets (Classes included in tickets). Additional tickets available 5/$5.
• Stamparatus raffle. Tickets are 5/$5. or 15 for $10.

Happy Stamping and Happy New Catalog!
​Michelle

Base:  Melon Mambo, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Layer 1: Mango Melody 5 1/4″ x 4″
Layer 2: Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 3:  Whisper White, punched with Tailored Tag Punch

1,  Stamp image in Mango Melody onto Layer 3.
2.  Adhere layers 1-2 to Base.  Add punch with dimensionals. 
3. Finish with 2 rhinestones. 

June 2018 – Annual Product Share Registration Closes June 2.

• June 2nd – SUPER SATURDAY.  10 am – 2 pm @ the Dan Pollit Center in Pittsboro.  3 Classes  and BOGO in one day!   ***You do NOT need to take a class to shop! 
• June 2nd – Paper and Ribbon Share Reservations close!  Learn more here. 
• June 10 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm   RSVP by 6/7 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 6/7
• June 23 – 16-Card Annual Catalog Extravaganza.  12:30 – 4:30 pm Bond Park Community Center.  Cary, NC.
• June 29/30th – Delightfully Detailed Card Club at my Studio (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm/ Last Saturday of the month at 10 am)  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).   OR…have it delivered right to your door and #craftwhenyouwant.  

July 2018 –  Get Ready for BINGO!!!

• July 8 –  2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 7/4 Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 7/4
• July 11, 7pm– Stampin’ BINGO!!!  ($35 per person | RSVP by 7/1)
• July 30th – Card Club at my Studio (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm/ Last Saturday of the month at 10 am)  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).   OR…have it delivered right to your door and #craftwhenyouwant.  NOTE DATE CHANGE – this month only due to my Stampin’ Up! Cruise to Alaska! 

August 2018

• Stay tuned – Christmas Card Club Begins in August!! ! 
• August 25th – Card Club at my Studio  (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm/ Last Saturday of the month at 10 am)  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).   OR…have it delivered right to your door and #craftwhenyouwant. ​​