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

Sharing Christmas Wishes to Each of You!

 

'Tis the season to share wishes for a wonderful holiday season - hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and friends, or even just relaxing by yourself.  It's so important to sit and let your batteries recharge when you can . . . . . and this might be the perfect time to do that. 

Regular posts will start again in the new year, but right now I'm enjoying family time and chats with those near and far to catch up on our lives. 

Wishing you peace, love and joy as you wind down this year and prepare for a new year filled with amazing possibilities. 

Shopping online during the holidays? Use my current Host Code on the sidebar and your order will be tagged to get included in my draws for shared Host Rewards each month . . . . don't forget!!

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sharing News - FREE Shipping Thursday December 14th ONLY!!

 

Ho-Ho-Ho! It's Free Shipping Thursday December 14th

Yay for a FREE Shipping Day - what will you buy to put your order up to the magic $100?? Need some help - message me and I'll try to help! I want you to get the best deal you can! Read on for all the "fine print" and get your order in tomorrow!

 

For one day only on December 14th, Stampin' Up! is giving FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more (before tax). This is the perfect chance to restock your basic supplies like adhesives, cardstock, and envelopes ready for all your crafting projects that you have planned for the New Year.

While you are making your list, remember that retiring items from the Holiday Mini Catalogue are in our Last Chance List and some are discounted by up to 60% (bargains!!) and there are tons of great deals still available in our recently restocked Clearance Rack.

Please note that the last order date for Christmas deliveries has already passed so any orders placed during the FREE Shipping day or later will probably not arrive in time for Christmas.

Visit my online store to place your order (or message me) and remember that this offer only lasts for 24 hours starting midnight MT (11:00 pm PT)!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

It's A New Paper Pumpkin Kit - Time To Share

Have you tried our Paper Pumpkin Kits yet?  I love that I can take my box with me when I travel in our trailer or grab to visit a friend who wants a bit of crafting time.  The kits have EVERYTHING I need to make the projects as shown, or I can add some of my own products and change them up to suit my needs.  There's always lots of inspiration on the Paper Pumpkin Facebook Page.

Send or share best wishes with all your loved ones with the December's All the Best Paper Pumpkin kit. This month's kit comes with an acetate box to package your finished cards and envelopes, perfect for storing your completed projects or for easy gifting of your set of cards.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) measuring 4¼" x 5½" plus 9 coordinating envelopes and your exclusive photopolymer stamp set. 

The details are:

• 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
• 9 coordinating envelopes.
• 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
• 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
• 1 photopolymer stamp set.
• Embellishments.
• Specialty gold foil die cuts.
• Enough adhesive to finish the project.
• Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

As always, your kit includes all the embellishments, adhesive, and paper pieces featuring gold foil detailing in the elegant borders and hand-drawn floral artwork to make your project complete. You'll be able to use the included belly band to add the perfect finishing touch to your boxed card set. 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the December kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10 December.

Reminder that the Last Chance sale is still on for the Holiday Mini - be sure to grab your favourites before they are gone forever!!  Use the link to my online store and look for the special promotion! 

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Bit Late PLUS Retiring Products List Is Here!

I don't know if you watched the Grey Cup game on Sunday with family and/or friends - well we did (YAY! Montreal) but with making plans for the game and what to eat and when, I totally forgot to poot to my blog! Then I decided I should wait until today so you would know about all the retiring products in the Holiday Mini  . . . . so here we are!

I've got a sketch for you in my weekly newsletter coming out tomorrow and wanted to give you an alternate take on the design to share that sketches can be any season or occasion you need - not just what might be pictured at the time.

Here's my birthday card - I'm always needing birthday cards, aren't you??  It's a quick and easy sketch that uses a whole sheet of 6" x 6" DSP to make two cards.  Or you can use the one sheet and add a much wider strip to your envelope, as well as a strip inside but this time I opted for the two cards . . .  which one do you like best??  It also uses the Biggest Wish Stamp Set in the Annual catalogue - while the one in my newsletter features to coordinating More Wishes Stamps Set from the Holiday Mini - having both sets gives you so many possibilities!! 

Retiring products already?/ Yes it's that time where we will be saying farewell to some seasonal favourites as Stampin' Up! prepares us for the next catalogue coming in early January.  If you still have some products' on your list to buy, now's the time to hop on to my store and get them quick before they are gone for good - just use my links here and start shopping!!  And if you live out of town, and have ordered from me in the past six months, then watch for the new Spring Mini coming to your mailbox late December/early January 😉💕

Watch for my newsletter tomorrow with all the details and sign up with my pop-up here if you haven't already as that's the best way to stay in the loop with me!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Update "Exploring In Color" With Colour!!

 

Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

FREE STICKERS!

This kit includes a special bonus: FREE STICKERS! Look around and you’ll see stickers everywhere—on water bottles, laptops, coolers. And, of course, on paper crafting projects! It’s an on-trend extra that your customers will love.

EXPLORING IN COLOR CARDS & ENVELOPES ADD-ON

This month, we’re offering a cards & envelopes add-on to keep the crafting adventure going! We’re sure you will love creating cards with the new In Colors and outdoorsy images, so we’re giving you opportunities to create even more. This add-on includes 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs, plus 18 coordinating envelopes. This will give you lots of supplies to stay crafty and celebrate good friends and great adventures.

The add-on is available starting 2 May while supplies last, so don’t wait!  Item number: 163113;  $13.75 CAD

The Exploring In Color kit includes:

All the supplies you need to create 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.

A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!

1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.

Twine and die-cut accents

FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!

 

Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm).

 

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 April 2023 and 10 May 2023 by clicking here!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Check my newsletter on May 3rd for more full colour images of the upcoming kit! Even I don't know what they will be!! I really do like the idea of the add-on cards and envelopes!! (I've now update the post as of May 2nd with colour!) 

Today is the last day to add to my April Last Chance workshop going in at noon!  You can still put in your own orders online until the end of the day May 1^st and watch for the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue launching May 2^nd!!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Forever Friends Makes Such Pretty Cards!

 

Introducing the New Forever Friends Kit

Are you the kind of crafter who sometimes likes to have everything together so you can start making your cards right away?? Or do you want something to work on while you watch your kids games? Or do you like taking a project to the cabin or while camping? Then our crafting kits are the perfect answer for you - and today I'm sharing the latest addition to the kits collection available on my website.

The Forever Friends Kit includes everything you need to create eight beautiful floral all-occasion friendship cards, detailed with Old Olive foil accents and it's so reasonable at only $29 for the whole kit!

Your kit contains everything you need to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs) measuring 5½" x 4¼", with coordinating preprinted envelopes decorated with Old Olive foil. With printed card bases, Old Olive foil die cuts, die cut labels, and Calypso Coral twine you'll be able to get creating straight away. 

The Forever Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set includes sentiment stamps that will help you send kind words of support, appreciation, and encouragement to any one that needs a boost and it's yours to use on any future cards you make too.  A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot is included, and other coordinating Stampin’ Up! colours are Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Petal Pink.  Also included is a clear stamp block, and enough adhesive to complete your projects. You can grab one of your own stamps if you want to change up the greetings in any of our kits - it's so easy to make each card your own!

Your kit is packaged in a 9 ⅞" x 6 ½" x 1 ¾" printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go! These boxes are perfect to use later for smaller gifts and they are sturdy for mailing too. While I haven't got the Forever Friends kit yet, I've seen several samples online and the foil accents are really striking - you won't be sorry to have this kit to work on!

Don’t forget to check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store and a reminder that the Last Chance Sale is still on and you can grab some good deals on products before they retire forever!  Use my current Host Code 4WKVCUNQ when you shop my online store and get in my draws at the end of each month for shared Host Rewards - so much fun!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Yay!! It's FREE SHIPPING DAY all day Wednesday April 19th!!

What's the small print?? What do I need to know??

The minimum qualifying amount to receive Free Shipping is $100 CAD or more (before tax).

Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed on 19 April 2023.

With the exception of a one-time monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the free shipping promotion. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($34.00 CAD shipping included) + tax.

Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.

(The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.)

Please keep in mind that the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping time frames. In such cases, we will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

Grab your Shopping Lists and get ready to order online here  - use my Host Code 4WKVCUNQ as it qualifies for shared Host Reward draws at the end of the month - even when you order online and have your products shipped direct to you!! 

Just a hint - ordering online is the best way to check whether products are still available for purchase - you don't have to wait for me and find out your favourite items are sold out!! 

Happy shopping!!

Ginny

Sunday Share - A New Sketch Challenge Just For You!

Happy Sunday - time for a sketch challenge to help you get creative . . . sometimes we need that little jump start to get the ideas flowing and sketches are a great way to help you out! You can use the sketch as it is, turn it on it's side or upside down, or change up the elements as you want . . .  it's your card you are making and the sketch is to use as you wish!

This sketch comes from page 58 of the Spring Mini (yes, it will soon be retired) and I liked the layering on the Kraft Gift Box the concept artist shared but decided to try using it on the Kraft Notecards and Envelopes pack instead. 

This pack actually comes with it's own box that you make up, then you can add some decorated notecards and you've got a gift ready to go!   The Kraft Notecards and Envelopes pack will be carried over into the new Annual Catalogue - yay!

I did use some of the Enjoy The Journey DSP, Three Twine Combo Pack and Enamel Sticker Icons as well as the sentiments from the Greatest Journey Stamp Set in case you want to get them.  The dies are sadly sold out. Take a closer look and you will see where I stamped the background on the notecard base, and on the front of the envelope.  In the picture below you can see the strip of DSP I added to the back of the envelope flap. It's a great way to use up the strips you find on your desk and ties the card and envelope together too. 

You can share your sketch cards on my Facebook page or send me a message - I'd love to see what you do with the sketch!

The Last Chance items have been selling out for both retiring catalogues - the 2022-2023 Annual and the 2023 Spring Mini - so if you still have some items you want then check my online store and order right away. Use my current Host Code 4WKVCUNQ to get in on the draws at the end of the month - it's a fun time when the wheel picks your name to share in the rewards!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - An Awesome Colour Refresh For You!

Happy Easter Sunday to each of you - hoping you get to share lots of hugs, good eats and chocolate treats too over this weekend! 

Last week I promised I would share all the new colour awesomeness happening in our Stampin' Up! world - I know it's always hard to say good-bye to many favourite colours BUT it's also fun to welcome some new fresh colours and welcome back some favourites from a few years ago - are you ready?? 

Here's a quick video from Stampin' Up! to give you an idea of what is going away, what is coming in and how the colours will all line up in each of the families - 

And here are some graphics to show more clearly what is in each of the colour families! 

If you are looking at some of the new colours and wondering which ones you want to buy to add to your collection starting May 2nd then I recommend buying the cardstock assortment packs, and the assortment pack of Stampin' Write markers. That way you can find out as you go along which ones you'd like to buy full packs of cardstock and the ink pads (with reinkers) and the markers give you the same great coverage on your stamps that you get with the full size ink pads. The markers have been refreshed too and are a new and improved version for both the fine tip and the brush end.

Here's a quick look at the new 2023 - 2025 In Color collection too - it's going to be a great group for the next two years! 

If you don't live close to me then I've set up mailing direct from Stampin' Up! for the new Annual Catalogue and it should arrive the end of April.  If you live nearby I will have a few at the house for you to arrange pick up or drop off. 

I know this is a long post for a Sunday read but wanted to put all the info in for you - and do check the retiring list online and order what you want from the retiring Annual and Spring catalogues before they are gone forever!! (My PDF files from last week do not get updated so looking at my online store for what you want is the best way to shop and know you can get your items sent direct to you.)    Use this link to look and shop too! And remember to use my current Host Code in the Checkout window (it's always at the top of the sidebar on my blog) so you can get in my shared Host Reward draws at the end of the month! 

I'm hoping to have my pre-order soon so I can share some of my products with you - meanwhile enjoy the peeks you are getting online 😉

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Last Chance Shopping Starts April 4th! And Retiring Colours Too!

If you haven't noticed, there is a lot going on in my stamping world the past few days - Stampin' Up! posted a digital copy of the upcoming Annual Catalogue starting May 2nd for demonstrators only.  At the same time they released their Last Chance list of retiring products from the current Annual Catalogue as well as the Spring Mini Catalogue - that's A LOT of products going soon!! The best part is that some are discounted up to 60% so you can grab them by heading to my online store starting midnight April 4th - once you've made up your shopping list! 

I know many items will be super popular so think about what you use all the time that's on the retiring list and try to get it now instead of waiting until the end of the month . . . .  I'd check out all the retiring In Colors products as well as the colours retiring from the core collection this year as we are getting a colour refresh with many new and returning colours joining the main colour families! If you loved Fresh Freesia for the past two years then you will be super excited to know it is coming back as part of the core collection in May!!

Here's the colours that we are saying good-bye to and next week I'll highlight the new ones coming in - there are some really pretty new shades that I know you will love to use! And Stampin' Up! has all the coordinating re-inkers, coloured cardstock,  Designer Series Papers and Embellishments ready to make your next projects shine!

Meanwhile if you fell in love with any of these retiring colours shown above - pick up the products you need to coordinate with what you have and you'll be able to continue creating with your favourite items for a long time! 

Here's my shopping link again for you and if you use my current Host Code listed on the sidebar of my blog then you can get in the draws for shared Host Rewards at the end of each month - March's winners were Corrine, Anna and Ursula - Congrats ladies!! 

Any questions?? Let me know how I can help you - I'm happy to get a message, email or call from you anytime you need more information or have a question on how to do your project! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy New Year 2023!

Happy New Year to each of you and your families too! Hope you are able to get lots of hugs and enjoy some fun times as we gather together to celebrate the holidays and a new year, and more importantly a time to visit and travel again as our comfort zone allows. 

Sending thanks to each of you for supporting my small business - and for those who have been with me since I started my Stampin' Up! journey - did you know it is 12 years this month since I launched my first event and shared my cards with you?  You've been such a huge part of my business and I could not have done it without you!  Check your in box later this week for my newsletter where I'll be sharing how I'm going forward with you! 

The Spring Mini Catalogue (pictured above) and Sale-a-bration flyer launch on January 5th - if you didn't get your catalogue in the mail (sent to all who placed orders with me in the past six months) then I have a few here and you can pick one up anytime - just let me know!!

Still four days left to shop the Last Chance products from the Holiday Mini - if there is something on your wish list then grab it before it's gone for good!! 

You can shop here anytime for Annual Catalogue, Last Chance or Clearance Rack items and use my current host code - I'll close it tomorrow then post a new one for January!

Have a happy stamping new year!

Ginny