Sunday Share - Happy Easter and a Paper Pumpkin News Update

Happy Easter to each of you from us - we hope you have a weekend of relaxing and  sharing happy moments with family and/or friends.  

This is a quick post to remind you of all the fun kits that are under the Paper Pumpkin banner in Stampin' Up! and coming up in the next three months. The Add-On will be a perfect match for the kits and June's kit will feature new In Colors from the Annual catalogue. . . . . so read on and sign up so you don't miss out!

Paper Pumpkin has changed it's focus for 2024 and will be introducing kits with a quarterly theme and an Add-On you can purchase that will coordinate with all three kits in the quarter - here's the line-up for April, May and June . . . .

April: Delicate Wings

Partial pop-up butterfly elements are the focus of this month's kit, letting you create elegant cards to send words of encouragement and support to those you love. Do you love butterflies as much as I do?? 

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit includes precut paper pieces and butterfly designs, plus champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels. The ink spot colour this month is Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Spot and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige (a new colour), Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, and Moody Mauve.

May: The Best There Is

These cards have a more manly feel and will be perfect for Father's Day and beyond. This kit coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper from the NEW 2024-25 Annual Catalogue.

The kits kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes. Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones are featured in this kit, with precut paper accent pieces and labels. This is going to be a popular kit so don't miss it! A Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pool Party, and Wild Wheat.

June: Life Is Sweet

While we haven't got a look at the In Colors that will be featured on these cards, we do know that it will be a really great kit as the new In Colors are so bright and cheerful. You will be making some textured, artistic cards with this month's kit that will help you celebrate the sweet things in life, featuring the NEW 2024-26 In Color™ Collection.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit contains iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces, plus vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Lemon Lolly, Pool Party, and Poppy Parade, along with the new In Colors which will be perfect for some fun cheerful cards!

Exclusive Add-On Dies

The Thanks & Beyond Dies add-on will help you take your crafting with your Paper Pumpkin kits even further. Create butterfly partial pop-up elements using both the outline and detailed insert pieces. The hexagon stitched label and "thanks" sentiment dies will also undoubtedly prove themselves useful additions to your craft supplies. These dies coordinate with all three of this quarter's kits. Don't delay ordering as this add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the April kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before April 10th.

Thanks so much for being a part of my Stampin' Up! world over the past several years (since early 2011) - while I'm retiring from the business side I will still keep on creating - only now it will be for my personal projects only not for classes or events.  I was honoured that you chose me to share your crafting time and projects with as that kept me motivated to try new techniques and ideas and in turn share them with you. It's truly about the people we meet along our journey and you've been the best!! 

Happy Easter and Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Sketch For Easter and Retiring Lists!😢😢

If you got my newsletter on Wednesday, then you saw the sketch and card I shared with you - here's a couple more cards I made to send for Easter using the same sketch. I really liked it as it's clean and easy to pull together with any papers, stamps and die cut or punched bits you might have on your desk.

Here's a reminder of the sketch - 

And here is the first card I made using the Easter Bunny Stamp Set and coordinating punch . . .so cute! I did fussy cut the butterfly to perch on the bunny's nose and the bunny and background Designer Series Papers are retired but perfect for the card. I added an eye with the Matte Black Dots. 

The second card used some almost purple background, so perfect for an Easter card . . . . .

Which one is your favourite?? 

Here's my links to the retiring lists for the Annual catalogue and the Spring Mini  - lots on sale starting April 9th so make your list and be ready to shop . . .but if you really want something I'd recommend getting it now as it could sell out by the 9th and then you'd be super sad 😢

2023-24 Annual Catalogue Last Chance List


2024 January-April Mini Catalogue Last Chance List

And a quick add-on to share some of the price increases that will be happening in the next Annual Catalogue . . . stock up before May 1st to get current pricing and send me an email or shop my online store to shop with me before the end of March!  Here's the scoop:

We deal with price increases all the time, and sadly our paper crafting industry isn’t exempt from higher prices in raw materials and shipping.  I’m letting you know of some of the larger increases for the incoming Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue starting May 1^st so you can stock up on some of these basics before the increase happens if your budget allows.  My last group order will be going in on March 30^th, or you can shop online using my Host Code ZKPNDYWE if your order is under $200 to get in on the shared rewards at the end of the month.  Here are the basic product categories that will have more than usual prices increases starting May 1^st:

Inks/Colouring:

Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills - $.50

Stampin’ Blends - $1.25

Stampin’ Spots - $1.75 - $3.00

Memento Ink - $2.00

Memento Refill - $1.50

Watercolour Pencils - $3.00

Blending Brushes - $3.00

Stampin' Spritzers - $2.75

Cardstock:

Basic White cardstock - $3.50

Single Colour cardstock - $2.00

Colour Family cardstock - $2.00

Colour Family 12x12 - $2.00

Very Vanilla 12x12 - $1.25 (Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock and Medium envelopes are both being retired - sad but you can stock up now!!) 

Basic White 12x12 - $1.25

Select Notecards and Envelopes - $2.75

Tools/Storage:

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Large Machine - $2.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Plates - $2.00

Select Storage - $1.25 - $3.00

Adhesives:

Liquid Glue - $.75

Mini Glue Dots - $2.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes - $3.25

The new Annual Catalogue will be totally different from any other, so I urge you to connect with a demo in your area to get on their list for a paper copy.  Meanwhile I will have the digital version on my blog even after I "retire from Stampin' Up!" and close down my online shop mid-April. 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share on Monday - A New Colour Combo Card!

If you read my newsletter last week, you saw the card created with the fun colour combo - Berry Burst, Pool Party and Bubble Bath - who knew Bubble Bath would be a cool colour?? 

I decided to play with some more colour combos for you using retiring In Colors . . . . as well as reversing the ones from the newsletter. So much fun to play with colour, don't you agree?

Here's the card I made using the reverse of the card sample in my newsletter and I think it turned out just as good as the original! It's really easy to line up the words with the Photopolymer Stamps in the Happy Little Things Stamp set (available in the Online Exclusives section of my store) so you can create multiple cards quickly. The greetings used both the banner dies that can be bundled with the stamps. Very easy to create your cards with both sets!! 

This card features three of the retiring In Colors (yes, it's sad when they can't stick around longer!)  and they are Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide and Starry Night. The other two not used this time are Sweet Sorbet and Orchid Oasis.  If you still want any of these colours, I really urge you to shop soon as the retiring list is out later today and they won't last long!! 

I also used the Crosshatch Embossing Folder that is part of the set of three "Essentials Embossing Folders" available in the Online Exclusives section of my online store . 

You can shop my online store or message/email me to place your orders until the end of March when I am retiring from my Stampin' Up! business. I will keep my store open until mid-April and will be happy to refer you to some amazing demo friends who can help you with your crafting needs going forward. And yes, I'll still be crafting - just taking time to do my own projects!

I hope you try today's variations on last week's card idea. and until next time -

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - It's a "Memorable Meadows" Paper Pumpkin Kit For March

It's hard to believe we've turned the calendar to March already but it's true . . . . if time flies when we are having fun then we must be having a real blast because this year is sure whizzing by!

Still time to stay cozy inside and work on some fun crafts - Easter is coming the end of this month (super early I know) and the February kit that just arrived is perfect for making some treat holders and cards.

Take a look! These cards and boxes are from our concept artists - my kit only arrived yesterday and I haven't had a chance to work on it yet! But these images gives you a good idea of what you can make with your kits when they come!

What a cute box with all the die cuts in it - and some treats!

Two images of a fun fold card - love the way it flips open . . . 

How about this design for a gift card holder?? Fun!!

More than one kind of card with this versatile stamp set - love the soft colours on this baby card!!

This daffodil card would be a perfect "Welcome Spring" card instead of the love die cut - so versatile!!

March's kit should be a great one from the sneak peeks - it coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection which are Online Exclusives you can find here!  The banner at the top of the page gives you an idea of the gorgeous papers in the suite and the kit! And you will get an extra FREE Stamp Set as March is also Paper Pumpkin's birthday month!

Subscribe dates are February11 to March 10 2024 and this month is all about cards!

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut vellum pieces plus wood embellishments

• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)

• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia

Includes a FREE stamp set for Paper Pumpkin’s birthday

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging

As a subscriber to the monthly kits, you can also pick up refills of past kits and I've already grabbed on from January and February - they've been great so far this year!

You can still purchase the Love of Spring Dies too that were an add-on to coordinate with each of the first three months. Some cute dies that work with all the kits or created your own card ideas with the stamps from each month and the dies. 

And here's a picture of our concept artists using the dies on a card - gorgeous! 

Need any basics for your crafting?? Let me know or order online and the products come directly to you. You don't want to end up with no cardstock or adhesives when you are on a cardmaking roll!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Sale-a-Bration is Almost Over!! Only 4 Days Left!

It's almost time to say farewell to this year's Sale-a-Bration products but there is still a few days for you to shop for your basics or bundle you've got on your list, and then add some of the amazing FREE items in the Sale-a-Bration list . . .don't delay as the last day to order and get your FREE items is Thursday, February 29th. Here's the latest add-on items you can get, as well as those in the flyer.

Check out my online Spring Mini catalogue and Sale-a-Bration flyer on my sidebar for some sample ideas - then shop away!! You will also want to check out the Online Exclusives that are available and not in any printed catalogues or brochures! 

A great way to maximize your value is to pick up a Paper Pumpkin subscription, earn FREE products, and then watch for those fun boxes to come to you each month . . . you can also "suspend" any month that the kit preview shares something you don't think you can use, or if you will be away. Another bonus of subscribing is you have access to past kits (usually refills without the stamps and spots) so you can add kits later to use with your own stamps.  The picture below is a sneak peek of the March kit and you have until March 10th to get it! It includes a bonus extra stamp set for your collection - always a good thing to have!

I have a closing February workshops order going in on February 29th with my Host Code AVTJW7BV, so if you'd like me to add your order, just shoot me a message or email and let me know what you'd like, and how you want to pay. I'll do the rest 😉💕

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy Family Day Long Weekend Sketch

It's Family Day in British Columbia today and I must admit the weekend has kinda got away from me so this post is a day late, but it is in time to celebrate Family Day - do you have a holiday today? If yes, what's going to make it special for you??  We are hanging out at home, enjoying the sun and I'm doing some crafting (surprise!!) and working on my crafting area organization.

I shared a sketch and card idea in my weekly newsletter and wanted to show you how you can change it up with different papers and have a variety of cards ready to send . . . . I really like this DSP that you can earn for free with the current Sale-a-Bration promotion - only until February 29th and then it's gone forever!  

This is fun card for a birthday and inside you can add your personal touch . . . 

And this message would be perfect to let someone know you are thinking of them! Love the happy birds on this Flight & Airy paper and did I mention that it's FREE with any $60 purchase?? Both greetings are from Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in the Spring Mini - link on my sidebar if you don't have a paper copy handy.  

Love this stamp and punch bundle. Sadly the punch isn't available again until mid April but that shows how popular this bundle has been!!  Watch for it to come back so you can get it too!

Shop now while the specials are on and get rewarded for ordering - each $60 pre-tax and shipping gets you a pick of the items in the list so don't delay!  And if your order is under $200 use my current Host Code AVTJW7BV to get in on the end of month draws for sharing Host Rewards - easy and fun if the wheel calls your name! 

Want the ultimate shopping bundle - join my team and get so much extra free product and no shipping on your started kit . . . it's a great deal for budget shoppers as you earn discounts on all your purchases, and if you don't meet the next quarterly minimums, then no big deal - you are done with no regrets. See more info in the video above, or connect with me to get you started on your fun crafting journey 😉💕

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Sweet Springtime Kit from Paper Pumpkin

I know we are all looking forward to spring and some warmer weather and according to the groundhog on February 2nd we are in for an early spring so Yay! for that news . . . . and this meme for us crafters really says it all LOL!!

All kidding aside, the next Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be perfect for spring greetings and gifts to anyone in your circle - family, friends, co-workers or for RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) little reminders. You can subscribe for the current kit up to the end of the day on February 10th - so don't delay if you'd like to start with this spring-like kit!! 

While the details are always a surprise, here's what we do know about the upcoming kit:

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs

• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes

• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments

Coordinating colours: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

And all three early 2024 kits coordinate with the optional dies that are available too - item #164396 (for Paper Pumpkin subscribers only) so much fun!!

I'm in for this kit and I sure hope you are too!  Yu can sign up here for a month to month subscription, or buy pre-paid subscriptions on line here and earn FREE Sale-a-Bration products at the same time - win! win! Remember that Sale-a-Bration ends February 29th so don't miss out on the FREE stuff!! 

Here's a quick graphic so you can see the values and how many items you can choose for free with the different subscription levels:

I usually buy during Sale-a-Bration so I can choose some FREE products, then enter the code I get in an email on the Paper Pumpkin site, and each month I decide if I want the kit based on the previews I get from Stampin' Up! or if I want to suspend that month because I'll be away or I'm sure I won't be able to use the kit (I'm warning you though - that hardly ever happens). It's so easy to manage your subscription your way! And once you are a subscriber, you can get past kits and special promotions too 

Any questions - please connect with me and I'll be glad to help you! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Colour Inspiration For SAB Detailed Dogwood Stamps

For my share today I decided to play off the Colour Inspo in my last newsletter using a new stamp I got FREE with the latest Sale-a-Bration flyer. I had to get the Detailed Dogwood stamp as it's our provincial flower and I love watching the blooms come out in the spring around our neighborhood.  Here's the colours I'm using again for this post:

Here's all the pieces I used to make my cards - I started with the Embossing Folder in the Softy Sophisticated Bundle (another SAB item) and stamped my image to colour with Gray Granite - a bit softer look than my regular Memento Black. The strips of Designer Series Papers came from Inked Botanicals DSP in the Annual Catalogue. It was hard to find a DSP with Crushed Curry!! 

I'm not sure the colours are traditional for any dogwood I've seen, but I do think they came out really pretty don't you? I added some small bits of Shaded Spruce cardstock with the greeting background and the punched leaves. 

I did this card with a greeting that can be used for any occasion when I just want to say Hi to a friend and I flipped the embossing to the back for a flat design. The flower colours were done with my Blender Pen and the Pool Party background with my Small Blending Brushes. 

Here's my other card with a Happy Birthday greeting - and the embossed piece shows off the texture in this card.  Both sentiments are in the Notes of Nature stamp set in the Spring Mini p 43 - it's a great set too (probably my favourite in the Mini!!). I added a bit of Linen Thread to the middle strips to create a bit more texture. 

I'm closing my January workshop with Host Code NUDKGRFU on the 31st (Wednesday) so if you've got a small order you want to add then let me know. Orders over $35 go into my draws for sharing Host Rewards each month (unless your order is over $200 then you earn your own rewards).  

Drop me an email or message with your shopping list - or go online here and have it come direct to you (quickest and easiest).  Remember that Sale-a-Bration gives you FREE product for every $60 you order so watch for the prompts and don't miss out!!  

Until next time - Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sharing Sale-a-Bration With FREE Products Flight & Airy

Today I'm sharing two cards I made recently using the sketch from my newsletter on Saturday.  It's such a great sketch to use and works for any papers and any occasion . . . . give it a try and I know you'll be keeping it handy!!

I grabbed my FREE pack of  Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and picked one pattern that made me think of spring (while we are still feeling the effects of last week's snow!!).  I thought Boho Blue Cardstock would be a good contrast and was pretty happy with the way it looked even when it was cut up on my workspace. The other side of the paper was perfect in Pecan Pie for the contrast strip I wanted. 

I stamped both greetings from the Layering Leaves stamp set in the Annual Catalogue with Boho Blue Ink, and added some Garden Green leafy trim bits that were still on my desk from Christmas (great way to use up and clear off my desk too!)  

I thought the Copper Clay Jute Trim was a close enough match for the colours in the DSP so it got wrapped around the cross piece of Boho Blue cardstock and then I made a small bow and stuck it on the side with a couple of glue dots.  My envelopes got a bit of the DSP on the back flap - what do you think of my Flight & Airy cards?? 

I hope you like this alternate from my project last week - I'd love to see your cards so please share them on my Facebook page or in a quick message! 

Want to get started on your shop with me - use this link and you'll be on your way!  Use my current Host Code NUDKGRFU to get in my monthly draws for sharing rewards . . .  you never know when the wheel might pick you! If your order is $200 or more, you will get your own Host Rewards so please don't use my Host Code.  

Did you know that during January and February you can choose FREE items from the Sale-a-Bration flyer for every $60 in spending?  Yay for FREE products and are they ever great this year - you will have a hard time choosing!! Click on my sidebar graphic to look through the flyer or on the picture below:

Here's the details in a video on Sale-a-Bration for you - let me know if I can help with your shopping as I know you don't want to miss out!!

Do you still need a paper copy of the Spring Mini and Sale-a-Bration flyer?? Ask me to save you one - I still have a few left!! 

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Happy New Year - Let's Celebrate with the New Mini AND Sale-a-Bration too!

Happy New Year to each of you - I hope you were able to have some time with family and/or friends to celebrate the holidays your way! 

I really want to say a big thanks for being on this crafting journey with me - it means so much that you have supported me in my small business and taken time to be with me in my classes over the years whether in person or online.  I will be stepping back from a lot of my social media posting this year to focus more on my own projects that I need to do - so many scrapbook pages and stories to tell and time keeps moving on! 

I plan to keep sending weekly newsletters for the near future anyway, so you know what I am doing and what's new in my Stampin' Up! world but the blog posts might not be as frequent. I'm trying to find the right balance for me this year . . . . . and still keep in touch while doing our camping and maybe some other travel too.

So catch up with my newsletters, and check out the new Spring Mini  and Sale-a-Bration flyer in my sidebar here . . . and the FREE Sale-a-Bration products you can get when you spend $60 or $120 for more options. Want to shop now?  Click here to start and remember to use my Current Host Code if your order is less than $200 to get in my monthly draws and earn shared Host Rewards. 

December's Host Reward pot wasn't large but I was able to do a draw and Patti B was the winner of some product from the Annual Catalogue - yay Patti!!  Thanks for shopping with me 😉

Happy stamping,

Ginny