Hi all!

The new Stampin’ Up annual catalog is just around the corner, June 3rd!
(if you ordered from me this year and haven’t received your catalog, let me know)
Bulk mail seems to be running slower amid the covid situation and I’m hearing from customers that catalogs are still be delivered in mailboxes, even just today.

I’ve been playing in the craft room this week, using some of our demonstrator pre-order goodies from the new catalog.  There is a cool background die called Many Medallions and I had an idea to weave some card stock or designer paper thru the ends:

I used all 5 of new In Color card stocks, from the top down they are Misty Moonlight,
Cinnamon Cider, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness and Just Jade.

Each strip is 5/8″ x 5-1/4″, and it runs underneath and I popped the ends thru!
I did add a 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of whisper white behind the strips since it brightened it up.

Here is the back side of a yellow version – This one was on white, but I didn’t like it as well.

It was so fun, I also did it with yellow and black:

This one was the new Bumblebee and Daffodil Delight card stock
under Basic Black.

*I also did another stepped up version using the Medallion dies on Stamping School for Sunday videos tomorrow – be sure to login to watch that one!

I originally added a simple sentiment banner but it got lost so I added
So Sentimental and Stitched So Sweetly Dies.  Here was the banner version:

Aren’t those little white flowers cute?  That’s from a new punch coming out called
Confetti Flowers Border Punch.  It will punch out 6 flowers at a time, a few sizes.

Check out what my talented friend and team member, Cindy Brumbaugh, did with the Medallion die!  She turned it into a holiday card using the new Greenery suite.  So pretty and you can read the details how she created it HERE her blog.

Note – June 3rd, we will most likely have some items running behind schedule.
Stampin’ Up is still open and manufacturing but with Utah guidelines and smaller crews.  So I’ll keep you posted on things that may not be available on June 3rd.  Ordering will be turned off at midnight MT and is supposed to be back open around noon MT.

The background die is part of a sentiment bundle!
Many Mates Bundle #154083  $51.25
which saves 10% off of each.

The Many Medallions background die set can be purchased separately
without the bundle for $34   #153584

See how they trimmed the largest die down to give another look?

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I like how they just sponged a little ink on the background paper
before laying on the die cut.

June 2nd – Last Day to order 2019-2020 Retiring Catalog items!

June 3rd – Midnight (MT) ordering will pause while they turn over for new catalog!  Ordering will be turned back on by noon MT June 3.

June 3-June 30th – Annual Catalog Host Promotion!  Any $250 order (combined with friends) or your own earns an EXTRA $25 in host rewards!

June 3rd – June 30th:  Starter Kit Special!  Sign up (or sign up again) for $99 plus tax, free shipping and choose $125 in products PLUS any bundle free!
(choose stamps/dies or stamps/punch bundles)

Go Stamp Something!

It’s my favorite time of the year with the new Stampin’ Up Annual catalog beginning on June 3rd!  I’ve been doing product shares for almost 15 years and it’s a great way to get a sample of the new designer papers, ribbons and accessories without having to buy all of it at once and have it all on hand for samples or for creating at home! (if it’s your first time for shares, see bottom of post for how they work)

** I offer free shipping on all my shares since I earn host rewards with my order and I share that savings with you as a thank you for ordering them with me.
(US addresses only per SU policy)**

Reserve a spot in round 1!

We already know there may be delays on some products due to covid related issues.  I’ll order everything I can as soon as ordering opens. I’ll keep you in the loop and make decisions to wait or refund if I can’t get it quickly. I think we can all agree this isn’t a normal year for a catalog release!

To reserve your spot:
Email me at Linda@stampingschool.com and tell me which shares you would like to participate in.   There are 4 shares: Designer Paper, Patterns (tone on tone) designer paper shares, ribbon shares and accessories share.  Choose one or all!

I’ll send a paypal invoice starting on May 27th as the shares fill.

NEW DESIGNER PAPER SHARES

There are 10 new packs of designer papers, so you will receive:
89 Sheets, 6×6 size, for only $30
(Double 6×12 available by request for $58)
Also includes 3 sheets velveteen, 1 rainbow glimmer and 1 brass foil
All in a pretty, acetate box!

*This paper share does NOT include Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper on page 152 because it is too delicate to cut and package.

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Color Collections Designer Series Paper $30.00 Page 150

100 sheets total, all 6×6 size.
These are tone-on-tone papers with NEW patterns
in each color group!

In Color 2020-2022 10 Sheets
(Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness & Misty Moonlight)
In Color 2019-2021 10 sheets
(Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray & Purple Posy)
Neutrals – 20 Sheets
Brights – 20 sheets
Subtles  -20 sheets
Regals  -20 Sheets

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RIBBONS SHARES
Ribbons are on pages 160-161
(the new In Color ribbons are shown above in photo)

Ribbon Shares $25
I will be binding the ribbons (as in photo above)
and can include the ribbon cards by request for you to wrap at home.
I include the descriptions and place flat in a sturdy, clear zip bag.
I split the ribbons for every 5 people.

There are 13 new packs of ribbon, 20 new styles!
Some come with 10 yards, so I split with 5 people to give 2 yards to each person.
Some are only 5 yards, so they split with 5 people to get 1 yard.

2 yards each of the 5 new 2020-2022 In color ribbons
2 yards sheer Pool Party ribbon
Playful Pets – 1 yard real red stitched, 2 yards black/white twine,
Ornate Garden – 1 yard each of Old Olive and Terracotta Tile ribbon,
Flowers for Every Season Pack – 1 yard Jade/moonlight gingham,
1 yard white faux linen, 2 yards Moonlight Mist twine
Forever Greenery – 1 yard vanilla ribbon, 2 yards gold trim,
1 yard espresso faux suede trim
Playing With Patterns – 1 yard each coastal cabana, night of navy, purple posy
2 yards Bumblebee gingham ribbon

**FREE GIFT! Spend $50 or more on my shares and receive a free pack of the new SQUARE  Vellum Doilies!  These are 3″ and perfect addition to any project.

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(not all shown in photo, just a few from our select preorder as demonstrators)

ACCESSORIES ASSORTMENT $30
See pages 152-158 to view descriptions.
Mini paper pumpkin boxes x 1
3×3 acetate card boxes x 1
Square vellum doilies x 2
5 In Color Memories & More cards/envelopes
Gold Hoops x 1
Butterfly Gems x 20
Antiqued Corners & slides x 6 (4 corners, 2 slides)
Playing with Patterns Resin Dots x 30
Elegant Faceted Dots x 18
Gilded Gems x 18
Mason Jar Shaker Domes x2
Artistry Blooms Sequins x 40
Playful Pets Trinkets x 4
2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots x20

Click HERE to email me about the shares and reserve your spot!

Demonstrators are welcome to participate in my shares!
They are great to have samples on hand at your classes.
(if you are on my team, I have special pricing for you)

Here’s how a share works: For the designer papers, for every 8 of you that sign up I’ll Order all the paper. I’ll cut it down to 6×6 size and into 8 piles. So each person gets a 6×6 sheet of each style rather than having to buy a whole pack of each.
For the rolls of ribbon that comes 10 yards, I’ll divide it between 5 people.
Same with accessories – I split those between 5 people.

I’ll keep track and order based on the number of participants between May 27-June 2nd midnight for Round 1. Ordering for the new catalog begins June 3rd. I’ll sort and cut all the pieces for you. Then I package them up in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and mail them to you.
You should have your shares by the 3rd week in June pending backorders (I’ll keep you posted on those via email if it happens) 

Don’t forget we still have a few weeks left for the retiring products!

SHOP the Retiring List HERE

Things that make you go, hmmmm?
With the retirement list out for a few weeks now, I’ve noticed some things on it that are surprising to me!  Odd things like stamps that are retiring but the punch isn’t. Or things I think are must have’s but are retiring and Stampin’ Up didn’t consult me:-)
These fall into the ‘what are they thinking’ category in my mind LOL

Before I get started, I love getting your notes and emails asking if I am doing my annual paper shares for the upcoming new catalog.  YES!  I love doing them and will be offering them again this year.  We have some possible slowdowns with getting ribbons and a few papers but I plan to have a good back up plan.  I’ll be posting those as we get closer.

So here are my top 10 hmmmms….just in case you need them like I did:(at the time of my post, all items were still available)

1.  White Baker’s TwineYes, you can get it practically everywhere but I LOVE ours!  It’s soft, easy to tie, not slippery. It dyes with reinkers, markers and our blends where some I’ve had almost resist it.  It’s perfect.  It’s only 3.50 for 25 yards.
   I’ve ordered 5 extra rolls, I hope there’s some left for ya.
   Happy Tails (dog) #148682   $17     Sold Out except for French language
   Nine Lives #148703  $16 Photopolymer stamp set2. Happy TailsThe Dog and Cat punches carried over to the new catalog but not the coordinating stamp sets.  Hmmmm…..I don’t get it but there is still time to get the stamp set for both dog, cat or anyone who needs a pet sympathy card.
   here are the dog and cat punches in case you don’t have those yet either:

#144666 Cat Punch $18        Dog punch  #148543  $18

3. Stamparatus Replacement Plates
#149693  $15

I haven’t had to replace my plates yet and I use my stamparatus a LOT.   I just feel easier knowing I have a back up set in case something really bad happens to one of my plates.  Like when I accidentally leaned on my ipad yesterday and the screen shattered like hot water on an icy window.  Ugh.  If you have a stamparatus, it would be good to grab an extra set just in case.

4.  1/2″ Circle punch
#119869  $6

Why?  Why is this cute little guy on the hit list?  He can’t possibly take up that much room.  Really?  So useful for faux buttons, for snowman heads, for large eyeballs…through the years I’ve used him for a ton of things.  darnit.
(while you are at it, be sure you have the 1″ circle punch,
also on the retiring list.  #110868 $13)

5.  Classic Garage Metal Embellishments
#149485  $2.80

We still carry the Garage stamp set and dies so if you have those, pick up an extra set of these metal embellies.  I used the key for new home cards, also!  Super cute.

6.  All Glimmer (aka Glitter) Papers

Whaaaaat?  No sparkly snow paper in the annual catalog?
Surely there must be something else coming in the Holiday catalog for snow,
I’m trying to not get crazy about it. I only ordered 3 packs:)
Sparkle (white) #146957   $5
Rose Glimmer #146959  $3
Gold Glimmer #146958  $5

The other item that blew my mind was retiring our Dazzling Diamonds glitter!  I’d post it but it’s gone already 😦

7.  layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
#152321  9.00
The perfect embossed background.  I used it a LOT.  It looked great for tropical, for holidays, for sympathy, with any flower.  I’ll miss it.

8.  Twinkle Builder Punch
#146321 $7.20
We will  always need baby cards.  Just when I think I’m too old for my friends to have babies, my friends have kids that have kids. So it never ends thankfully, because babies are cute.   We still have cute baby stamps but this punch is So easy to create baby themed cards.   I did this mini gift card bag a few years ago, you can see that post here

To see what’s retiring and what’s left, go to my store HERE

Go stamp something!

Share Sunshine PDF Download $12  Buy it here!

Stampin’ Up created some digital images (not stamps!) and is packed with both lighthearted and thoughtful sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we are currently in. There are 15 pages of images! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the images on cardstock and cut it out using your trimmer, punches, or dies.
Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:

• The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund OR
• United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

(You can choose where your $12 goes to when you get to the download page)

I created 2 birthday cards using some of the downloads

I printed the “roll with it’ sentiment and added a little TP ruffle skirt border:)
The floral designer paper is from the Best Dressed


This one I used the Wild Rose die to make it look a little like a mask!
Birthday Bonanza designer paper.

Here are a few other ideas from the home office:



Stay in and keep stamping!

Our new annual Stampin’ Up catalog is around the corner in June
so it’s time to make some room!  There are 2 lists, one for the annual catalog and one for the Seasonal catalog. Be sure to scroll down to see both!

Here are the lists for the Annual Catalog:

Click HERE to shop visually online in my store

Click HERE for the Retiring List PDF by page number

Click HERE for the Retiring list by sortable Excel document

Some bundles are not retiring, they are just being ‘unbundled’, so that means
they are 10% off now but in the new catalog they will not be a bundle price.
Watch for the * !

*  = Amount in Stampin’ Rewards – host sets can only be earned with an order of $150 0r more

** = While these items in the bundle are NOT retiring, they will no longer be a 10% off bundle and can be purchased individually after June 2, 2020.

*** = ***Bundle includes some products that are not retiring; refer to the Retiring List above to see what individual products are retiring.

**** These items are not retiring but being reconfigured with a new item number and name

As always, the retiring items are while supplies last
EXCEPT stamp sets – the last day those will be guaranteed is
May 15th since we make those in Utah.

Here is the RETIRING LIST for the current Seasonal Catalog:
Click HERE for the PDF

Click HERE for the Excel sortable document

Email, call me or order online if there is something you have your eye on!
Accessories, ink refills, papers and embellishments go quickly!

Updated 4/15/20  My power is back on and it feels SO good:)

Hi all! I’m blogging from my phone and little signal today as we still have no power here in my neighborhood in NC since 2 am Monday. What a doozie!

So I’ll keep it short and sweet and hope it works on limited signal.

If you click on the Clearance Rack photo above, it will take you to my store. You can use the drop down arrow to search by New or < least expensive.

Things can go quickly so pop over and look this morning.

I’ll mail an extra goodie to you for ordering online with me! I won’t be able to take phone or email orders until my power returns. They are estimating 2 pm today- fingers crossed!