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Stampin' Up! will be releasing the Retiring Products List on April 9.  BUT we already know that the 2016-2018 In Colors will be retiring.  Last year all of the retiring In Colors flew off the shelves and were gone within an hour or two.  If you want any of these color products (ink pads, re-inkers, markers, cardstock, ribbon, etc), please don't wait until April 9 to order--you might be very disappointed!  Order them now and you should be able to stock up.  If you already have the ink pads, be sure you have the re-inkers--then you'll be able to use your stamp pads forever!  Those re-inkers can be used for a lot of stamping techniques even without the ink pads!  The baby wipes technique, shaving cream technique and to use for water coloring--just to name a few!  

Please don't wait to order these products--you don't want to have to buy on ebay at exorbitant prices once they are gone from Stampin' Up! when you could purchase them now at the regular price!

I am going to OnStage Atlanta, one of the Stampin' Up! events being held on April 7.  I signed up for two different organized swaps.  This is the card I created for an Occasions catalog swap.  It features the Petal Palette stamp set and the Petals & More framelit dies.  It also features a Sale-a-Bration item, the Basket Weave embossing folder, that is carrying over to the upcoming annual catalog.

You can't really tell from the photo but I used Wink of Stella on the flowers--really spiffs up the card!  

To get all the details and for printable instructions, click here

You too could attend events like OnStage by becoming a demonstrator--it's one of the perks of joining!  A 20% discount on all future orders is the reason I joined!  If you join before the 31st, you can pick up the Starter kit for just $99 (plus tax, shipping is FREE) and get to choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional 2 stamp sets (pick something expensive--there's no price limit on them!).  And there's no obligation beyond that--you don't have to have classes, sell to others, hold parties, etc.  BUT you can do all those things if you want to have a home-based business and make your own hours!  There's going to be a fabulous event in November in Orlando to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 30th anniversary and it is open to all demonstrators!   To get more information, or to join, go to http://bit.ly/JointheFunwithBecky.  Pick out your kit and your free stamps and have that written down when you go to sign up so you can do so easily.

Happy Stamping!

Product List

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$8.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[144083]

$6.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145788]

$35.00

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle

[145974]

$62.00

Petals & More Thinlits Dies

[145655]

$34.00

Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[146841]

$0.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[145489]

$7.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

This is one of the cards I made for an Occasions catalog swap for OnStage Atlanta. This card uses the Petal Palette Stamp set and the Petals & More thinlit dies

I love Sale-a-Bration!  There are so many wonderful promotions and so many ways to earn FREE quality Stampin' Up! products!  And who doesn't like FREE?  

I'm so sad when it goes away.  There always seems to be a bit of a lull until the new catalog comes out, but don't forget that the Occasions catalog continues until the end of May.

These great promotions are ending on March 31:

1.  Free products earned with qualifying orders of $50 or more.  There are Level 1 and Level 2 rewards that are available based on how much you order.  

2.  Extra Host Rewards- whether you host a party, gather a few friends to put in an order, or just have a large order for yourself, you can earn an additional $25 in host rewards with an order over $250.  Those host rewards can be used for any product that you choose!

3. Easily earn SAB items with Paper Pumpkin! Purchase a prepaid subscription to Paper Pumpkin and you can earn Free products plus save money on a month-to-month subscription.   http://bit.ly/shopPaperPumpkin

4.  The best and greatest deal of all is to purchase a Starter kit!  The starter kit is always a great deal but during Sale-a-Bration, it becomes epic!  For $99 (with free shipping) you get to choose $125 worth of products.  And then Stampin' Up! is offering an additional 2 free stamp sets (pick something expensive--there is no price limit on what you pick!).  Think you don't have what it takes to become a demonstrator?  You don't have to do a thing!  You can just get that 20% discount on every order you place!  You don't have to have classes, sell to anyone, or do anything you don't want to do.  Now, if you do want to do those things, great!  For more information, or to grab your Starter kit, go to http://bit.ly/JointheFunwithBecky.  Make your list beforehand of what you want to order so you'll be ready to order your kit.  Don't wait until the last minute because the 31st is on a Saturday and Stampin' Up!'s offices will be closed.  You can do it all online but if you have any problems, you won't be able to get help from them (you can always contact me for help).

REMEMBER:  ALL THESE DEALS GO AWAY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31!

Ever thought about trying Paper Pumpkin?  Wondering what it is all about?  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly surprise in a box!  It's a monthly kit that includes all you need to put it together.  Not all kits are card kits, but most are.  You receive an exclusive stamp set, at least one ink spot, embellishments, adhesives, diecuts, cardstock, and envelopes for cards.  The kits are great for anyone who wants to try stamping but isn't sure about it.  They are also great for those who don't have a lot of space for supplies.  You can build a library of inks and stamps that take up very little space.  Best of all, whether you are a new stamper or an experienced one, these kits can be for YOU!  There are usually extras left over that you can use with your own supplies to make even more. 

And if you think they are too plain or easy for you, then you can make alternatives.  There is a great group on Facebook called the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club where you can see all sorts of alternative projects.  Even when the kits are something other than card kits, I've made cards using the products in the kit.  The value of the kit is really in the stamp sets.  You get everything in your kit for ~20 plus tax (shipping is included).

Have I piqued your interest?  Well, now is the very best time to start a subscription!  Between now and May 10, first-time subscribers can get their first two months at 50% off!  Go to http://bit.ly/PaperPumpkinSubscribe and enter the Promo Code SAVEFIFTY0418 and you'll be all set!

I am working on a One-Sheet Wonder template and wanted to share one of the cards I made with it.  This card will also be one of the ones we'll make at my March 11 class.  It features two sheets of the Springtime Foils Paper (FREE Sale-a-Bration item).  This is gorgeous paper and has sheets highlighted with gold foil, silver foil, and copper foil.  They are so easy to color with the Stampin' Blends too!

Here is a close up of the flower, which I colored and then fussy cut.  This leaf paper features both silver and gold highlights.  It's so much fun!  And will be available only until March 31.

All the details and printable instructions can be found here

I'll be sharing the other cards I made with this template later as I complete them.

Product List

Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper

[147193]

$0.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145760]

$22.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

$18.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Pink Pirouette Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144604]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Sale-a-Bration ends on March 31 and with it, all the special promotions will be ending.  There are Level 1 (free with a $50 order) and Level 2 (free with a $100 order) rewards and there is no limit to how many you can earn!

You can check out all the original items available here.  And you can see all of the new items here

Have a huge wish list?  Pick up a Starter kit for $99 (plus tax, shipping is free) and choose $125 worth of product from any catalog or the clearance rack!  And for Sale-a-Bration you get to choose an additional 2 stamp sets (no Sale-a-Bration items allowed in the starter kit).  That raises the value of the starter kit up to ~$250!  You'll also receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit in your starter kit.  There is no obligation after purchasing unless you want to continue.  And you also receive 20% off all future orders!  The Starter Kit is always a great deal but this is the ultimate great deal!

Questions?  Just ask!  You can get more information here.  You can click on the "Starter Kit" link above too!

Another great Sale-a-Bration Promotion:  Host a party and receive additional rewards!  You can also get this extra $25 by ordering at least $250.  So, host a party either in person or online (I'll be happy to help), or you can get some friends together to place that large order together.  I can create a host code for you to use so that you can get those rewards!

All of these special promotions go away March 31 so don't miss out!

I'm working on some One-Sheet Wonder cards and this is the first one I made. I used the Springtime Foils Paper that is a free Sale-a-Bration product. It has gold foil, silver foil, and copper foil highlights. I colored these with my Stampin' Blends and then fussy cut the flower.