Did you know Stampin’ Up! is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year? That’s quite an anniversary to recognize. The company was started by Shelli Gardner and her sister in their home with the goal of helping women and sharing the love of creativity. Stampin’ Up! now exists in eleven countries around the world.
To celebrate, Stampin’ Up! staff plan to visit 35 demonstrator events in its markets throughout the world. I completed an application and Stampin’ Up! attended the team meeting of Kim’s Paper Krafters on Saturday, April 15, in Mesa, Arizona. We were so excited to be chosen. Kevin Lunt visited, spoke, answered questions, and gave us a small gift. (Do you love our T-shirts? Our team member Gina made all of these for us.)
As part of the commemoration, Kevin chose one swap card to take back to Utah for display. Here is our stamper, Sandy Mahar, with Kevin below. She created a light up card with the Light the Way Bundle.
Today, I’m sharing the other swap cards that were presented. Enjoy these handmade cards created by some talented demonstrators. Be sure to watch the video below to get another look at these cards.
35 for 35 Celebration Video
Doesn’t this look like fun? Although all of our team meetings don’t include visits from Stampin’ Up! home office staff, they are a lot of fun. They include a lot of stamping, learning, chatting, and making new friends. If you’re not local, we have an active team Facebook group where we host challenges, share card ideas, and meet virtually each month.
We’d love to have you join us. With Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit receive $125 worth of any product you choose for just $99 + tax (and it’s all shipped free). Then, begin earning a discount on your future purchases. There’s no need to host parties or workshops, unless you want to. I know you’ll want to share your creations with your friends. Click here to get started. Or contact me for more information.
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects featuring items that will be retiring from Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. If you see something you want, get it sooner rather than later. Retiring products won’t be available after Monday, May 1. Some of the items are reduced in price up to 60 percent. Click here to visit the online store.
Be sure to visit all of the participating blogs to gain paper crafting inspiration. Look for the list near the end of this post.
Peaceful Moments Envelope Fun Fold
I combined a host of retiring products with the Envelope Fun Fold. See this post for other examples of this unique fold.
Tea Boutique 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (retiring), 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, scored on the diagonal
Basic White card stock measuring 8 x 51/4, scored at 4
One half of the white embossed with the Gingham Embossing Folder (retiring)
Garden Green card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Basic White circle die cut with Layering Circles Dies (retiring)
Birthday sentiment from Peaceful Moments Stamp Set (retiring), stamped in Crushed Curry
Garden Green scallop circle from Layering Circles Dies (retiring)
Here’s a look at the inside:
Watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for making the unique Envelope Fun Fold (Note: I don’t create this specific card on the video, but you’ll get the idea.)
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today and for following along on the hop. Enjoy
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With the transition from Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog to the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, we see some paper crafting products retiring, some products carrying over into the new catalog, and brand-new goodies introduced.
Some of the retiring products are offered at up to 60 percent off. Click here to browse the store and shop for these discounted items.
In today’s post, I play with a fun fold — the Envelope Fold — with a variety of things: retiring, carry over, and new. My team member, Theresa Huffman, introduced our team (Kim’s Paper Krafters) to the fold during one of our virtual team meetings for our mystery stamping project.
Sun Prints Envelope Fun Fold
The card featured at the top uses the retiring Sun Prints 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. (You need one piece that measures 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches scored on the diagonal.) Be sure to watch the video below for step-by-step instructions for creating the Envelope Fun Fold handmade card. All other items will carry over into the brand-new catalog, including:
Basic White card stock measuring 8 x 51/4, scored at 4
One half of the white embossed with the Fern 3D Embossing Folder
Night of Navy card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Basic White circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Thank You sentiment from Good Feelings Stamp Set, stamped in Night of Navy
Night of Navy 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (18 inches)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends
The above photo shows what the card looks like inside.
I created the card above during the mystery stamping. It uses the retiring Petal Park 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and a sentiment from the Framed Florets stamp set. The Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder carries over into the new catalog.
Now it gets exciting. The card above uses some brand-new products available beginning May 2 in Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, including: Fresh as a Daisy 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, Circle Celebrations Bundle, and the new In Colors of Moody Mauve and Wild Wheat.
And, this last card is created with the brand-new Beautiful Balloons Bundle and the Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
Envelope Fun Fold Card Video
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With Easter just days away, I have to share one last card created with Stampin’ Up!’s Easter Bunny Stamp Set. The images are just so darn cute. (The good news: the stamp set and punch carry over into Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.)
Click here to see another post using the Easter Bunny stamp set.
However, I believe this stamp set isn’t just for Easter. Think baby cards and handmade creations for little kids.
Split Card Textures Dies Easter
Here are a few details about this card:
Balmy Blue card stock base
Country 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, Balmy Blue design, 5 1//4 x 4
Thick Basic White Card Stock, 5 1/4 x 4
Die cut with the Split Card Textures Dies — if these dies are on your wish list, buy them sooner rather than later. They are being retired from Stampin’ Up!’s line up of products. Click here to see the list of discount and/or retiring Stampin’ Up! products.
Emboss with Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Stylish Shapes circle die cut from Vellum Basics 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper
Bunny stamped with Memento ink and colored with Petal Pink and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends, then cut by hand
Basic White Banner measuring 3/4 x 3 1/2, ends punched with Banners Pick a Punch
Watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this cute bunny card.
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Thanks,
Kim
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I’ve just seen a sneak peek of the new color palette and I’m so excited. I can’t wait to share the full catalog PDF with you Tuesday, April 4. Stay tuned!
Be sure to watch the above video to get a peek!
In the meantime, here are some lists:
Retiring Colors
If you love these, be sure to stock up on ink refills, card stock, Stampin’ Blends (if applicable), Stampin’ Write Markers, and Designer Series Paper containing these colors. Some of these may be discounted beginning April 4. However, if you really want/need this particular colors, I urge you to order sooner rather than later.
Bermuda Bay
Blushing Bride
Mango Melody
Merry Merlot
Mint Macaron
Pacific Point
Pear Pizzazz
Rich Razzleberry
Sahara Sand
Soft Suede
So Saffron
Evening Evergreen
Soft Succulent
Polished Pink
Pale Papaya
Returning/New Colors: Available with the catalog launch May 2
Blueberry Bushel
Fresh Freesia
Lost Lagoon
Lemon Lime Twist
Berry Burst
Pretty Peacock
Misty Moonling
Azure Afternoon
Bubble Bath
Lemon Lolly
Pecan Pie
New 2023-2025 In Colors: Available with catalog launch May 2
Copper Clay
Wild Wehat
Bobho Blue
Moody Mauve
Pebbled Path
Last Chance List and Retiring Lists Released
There’s lots of new product on the horizon with the launch of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog on May 2. To make room for brand-new goodies, some of it must go.
It may seem overwhelming, so please contact me to help you dig through it, if needed. I’m here to help! There are two lists: One for the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and one for the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.
**Please note: Some of the items on the list are discounted up to 60 percent off. These discounted prices are not effective until April 4.
Click here to see the list of retiring products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
Click here to see the list of retiring products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.
Two important notes:
The Stamparatus is being retired. If you haven’t purchased this awesome stamp positioning tool, be sure to grab it before it’s gone, as well as its accessories.
You’ll notice all of the Stampin’ Write Markers are also being retired in ALL colors. We’ll be getting a new design in the new catalog.
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