NEW Catalog: What You Need to Know!

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Some crafters waited up to place their order at 12:01 am this morning because they were so excited to get their hands on new colors, new stamps and new paper from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog! You may be glad you waited, because there are a few details you need to know, and I’m here to help guide you.

First~ shipping may be slower than usual. Order early if you have an event or supply that’s running low!

After a record-setting April, SU! employees, staff and even executives have been all-hands-on-deck to pick and package your orders, and as of today (May 2nd), shipping times are 4-12 business days. That will get quicker over the next week as they complete orders from the Free Shipping day and catch back up, but I thank you in advance for your patience while waiting for your order.

Second~ in addition to all the amazing new products, there is also a new KIT available!

The Confetti Birthday Kit will have you shaking things up in your creativity!

Limited Edition Mini Cut & Emboss
In Color Grid Paper
Texturas Naturales

Third~ There are a few new things available online only!

The Mini Cut & Emboss machine in BOHO BLUE is available to customers while supplies last.

Grid paper in the new In Colors to keep your stamping area clean.

A new SUITE in SPANISH (as well as English): Texturas Naturales

Finally~ If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, there is a new peek at the MAY Exploring In Color kit AND there is now an ADD ON that you’ll want to include in your next order!

The Add On kit is only available while supplies last and includes:

  • 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs (Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)
  • 18 coordinating envelopes
  • Coordinating colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, MossyMeadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

If you are not getting a Paper Pumpkin craft kit in the mail each month, here is your opportunity to subscribe and enjoy a happy hour of paper crafting each month! May’s kit is called “EXPLORING IN COLOR”:

WHEW! That was a lot of information, and I hope it helps you not to miss a thing! Happy Shopping!

Using In Colors with Confidence

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If choosing colors to use in your crafting is daunting, I have a tool for you!

The new 2023 In Color Coach will be going out with my email this week (if you aren’t subscribed yet, you will get it when you join my email list) and in Lunchtime Crafting LIVE today (video below), I showed a few examples using the page featuring the 2023-2025 In Colors.

Stampin’ Up! created Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve and Pebbled Path (in the order they are on my Classic Birthday Card) to set the TONE for the next two years as “In” colors. A tone is a pure color (HUE) with GREY added.

These colors feel “retro” and “earthy” when I look at them…what adjective would you choose?

While they look fabulous together, they can also be combined with other colors from our collections and I used the Color Coach to create two more examples:

When I combined Boho Blue with Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink and Misty Moonlight, it felt SEA-worthy, so I put them on a Crumb Cake beachy background and used the new Circle Sayings bundle for a summer “Thinking of You” card.

Next, I looked at Moody Mauve and the Color Coach suggested pairing it with Petal Pink again and Flirty Flamingo. It needed one more color, and the new CORE color of Bubble Bath felt just right. The Crafting with You bundle was ideal for this Handmade Hug card. All these new products are available MAY 2, 2023 from the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Shopping links will be added at the bottom of this post on that day.

I “quilted” the background by running it through the Basics 3-D folder. This reminds me so much of a quilt I’ve snuggled under as a child!

Ready to add the 2023-25 In Colors to your studio? JOIN THE IN COLOR COLLECTORS CLUB!

Each month from May 2023 through September 2023, you will receive a package of one new IN COLOR products (May- Boho Blue, June- Copper Clay, July- Wild Wheat, August- Moody Mauve and September- Pebbled Path):

  • Classic Ink Pad
  • Classic Ink Refill
  • Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
  • 5 sheets of Card Stock
  • Two 6″x6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper
  • 2 yards of ribbon

PLUS a bonus embellishment each month!

PLUS an exclusive project tutorial (supplies for the project will be included FREE, you’ll use your own ink and any stamp set to complete the project)

PLUS each month a member of the club will receive a set of the five 2023-2025 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers FREE until everyone has a set!

The Monthly Cost will be (plus $6 for shipping to you if you can’t pick up from Loni’s house in Hurricane, UT) and if you sign up, you are agreeing to all 5 months (worth it, I promise!).

Let me show you how to make the cards above and use the Color Coach to find a pretty palette:

Home Decor SU! Dollar Tree Style (+ Stamp Clubs!)

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It’s hard to resist wandering the aisles of the dollar store…it’s a treasure hunt, and the find of these decor pieces stirred up my creative juice:

You can paint them -or leave them natural- and use your favorite Designer Series Paper to put inside the circle! My version is painted white and I used the Hues of Happiness paper (now sold out on the Last Chance Sale).

Then I used the Alphabet a la Mode Dies to spell out a favorite quote (or ” ________’s Stampin’ Studio” if you are decorating your craft space). If you adhere Adhesive Sheets to the back of a piece of black craft foam, you’ll be able to cut out the letters on your Cut & Emboss machine and attach them to your sign easier. Foam doesn’t keep as rigid a shape as paper, but a TIP is to lay a ruler or straight edge down on your paper to line the letters up on BEFORE you adhere the paper inside the frame!

It’s nice to have dimensional letters that are black on all edges with the craft foam.

This was a project we made at our last Stamp Club in April– We start a NEW CLUB in June (meeting every other month) and if you are in Southern Utah, you can sign up to be part of the club or learn more here:

NOT IN SOUTHERN UTAH? I’ve got you!

You can host your own virtual party, join my team and start your own club OR be a part of my IN COLOR CLUB from ANYWHERE!

Each month from May 2023 through September 2023, you will receive one of the new IN COLOR:

  • Classic Ink Pad
  • Classic Ink Refill
  • Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
  • 5 sheets of Card Stock
  • Two 6″x6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper
  • 2 yards of ribbon

PLUS a bonus embellishment each month!

PLUS an exclusive project tutorial (supplies for the project will be included FREE, you’ll use your own ink and any stamp set to complete the project)

PLUS each month a member of the club will receive a set of the five 2023-2025 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers FREE until everyone has a set!

This will be the order in which the colors will arrive: May- Boho Blue, June- Copper Clay, July- Wild Wheat, August- Moody Mauve and September- Pebbled Path

Monthly Cost: $35 each month (plus $6 for shipping to you if you can’t pick up from Loni’s house in Hurricane, UT).

Click the image above to join the In Color Club by May 15th!

Yes, you can be a member of BOTH CLUBS

Pop-Out Gift Card Holder

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Sometimes technology makes things better, but often it just complicates things, like when the microphone gives feedback and you can’t figure it out. That’s what happened in today’s Lunchtime LIVE Crafting video, and switching the mic from one device to another didn’t work, so I simply forged ahead. Guess that’s real life, eh?

At least any gift cards I give for Teacher Appreciation, Graduation, Weddings or Mother’s Day will be prettily packaged and they’ll never know about my struggle to teach you!!

You are getting a preview of the new Circle Sayings Bundle (item # 161355) as well as the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper (Item #161467) both of which will be available May 2, 2023 from the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Catalog!

When you open the card, a pocket slides out to display your gift card, and you can tuck in a note to write on, as shown:

Here are the paper pieces you’ll need for this project, since the video may not have sound where I was explaining it:

  • Boho Blue card stock: 5.5″ x 8.5″ scored at 2.5″ and 6.75″ for card base plus a 5.75″ x 4.25″ piece scored at 1.75″ x 5.25″
  • Night of Navy card stock: 4″ x 5.25″
  • Balmy Blue card stock: 1.5″ x 8″ and 1.5″ x 8.5″ (both scored every 1/4″) for medallion
  • White card stock: 2.5″ x 5″ for two circles and optional 3″ x 4″ piece for insert to write message on
  • Designer Series Paper: one 3.75″ x 5″ piece for front of card, one piece 1.5″ x 4″, one piece 1.5″ x 5.25″ and optional 1″ x 3″ for bottom of message insert

You can speed up the video and watch how to assemble this card below…remember to add the Designer Series Paper to the front of the sliding pocket BEFORE you adhere the right flap of the card base down (my fluster will remind you!):

I appreciate your patience as I continue to learn how to successfully create videos to help you gain creative confidence!

Something Old, New & Blue for a Sketch

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This is the great clean-out week in the Creative Juice Stampin’ Studio as I prepare for my New Catalog Carnival & BOGO Sale on May 6th!

As I was sorting through things, I found a few items that were retiring which I wanted to combine with a new bundle coming in the 2023-2025 Catalog: A piece of By the Bay Designer Series Paper and the Seashells 3-Dembossing folder. So when I saw the Freshly Made Sketch #FMS582 for the week, I knew exactly what to do!

Using a sponge dauber and my Whisper White Craft ink pad, I made the embossed background stand out a bit by rubbing the ink over the shells and seaweed, then pulled colors from the Designer Series Paper (Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Soft Sea Foam) to use as my color palette.

If I had a “spirit shape” it would be a circle (I don’t like corners), so the Circle Saying stamp set – which coordinates with a new 2-3/8″ circle punch – was part of my first demonstrator pre-order from the new catalog, which you will be able to shop from starting May 2nd. HOWEVER, if you want to combine them with the embossing folder or pretty paper, you’ll need to snag them now in the LAST CHANCE SALE:

The Circle Sayings Bundle (photopolymer stamp set + 2-3/8″ circle punch) will be available on May 2nd, and here are the other supplies to collect NOW for this card:

Product List
Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder
$9.00
By The Bay 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
$9.50
Sponge Daubers
$5.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack
$9.00

New at SU!- An Irresistible C.A.S.E.

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As we wind down the 2022-2023 catalog, the New at SU! global design team wanted to show you how your catalogs (and mini catalogs!) are a TREASURE TROVE of inspiration! We are CASING (CASE = Copy And Stamp Everything) the January-April mini catalog to show you that the samples can give you a jumping off point for your own original designs.

I chose to copy the layout of this slimline Sea Turtle card on page 29 of the J-A Mini catalog:

This is my version, using stamps, dies and paper from the Hello, Irresistible Suite, with a twist on the color combination:

Are you getting the idea of how to turn a picture of a sample card into your own creation?

This slimline card is 7″ x 6″, scored along the 7″ side at 3.5″ and fits into a regular envelope (stamped, of course).

I thought the Soft Sea Foam leafy Designer Series Paper paired sweetly with Fresh Freesia 3-D flowers! There are two sizes of flower stamps in the set, so I stamped and die cut both sizes, then fussy cut out the center of another to scrunch up and layer on top of each other.

Add soft sponging to the leaves, a heat embossed greeting and pretty details like ribbon & pearls to dress up this celebratory greeting card.

All the supplies are listed below the roll call. Don’t be worried if some of the suite products are out of stock…you can purchase most of them individually or they will all be back together soon! If you don’t have a U.S. demonstrator, I’m delighted to serve you, or find a demonstrator in a different country in our hop:

April 2023 New at SU! Hop: CASE the Mini Catalog

1.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – An Irresistible C.A.S.E. of the Mini Ca
2.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Sweet Citrus
3.TanjasKartenwelt (DE)- Kuenstlerisch Floral
4.iHeartCards2 (US) – Casing Marigold Moments Card
5.Stamping Flair (AU) – Butterfly Brilliance
6.Carterie Plus (CA)Inspirez-vous avec notre Blog Hop d’avril / et insp
7.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (USA) – Beside Me
8.Annette Elias – De Kijkkast – NL – From Icecreams to Turtles
9.Stampin Xime (DE) – Romantische Ranunkeln | Ranunculus Romance
10.247Inkspiration (US) – Hearts To Flowers

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Product List
Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)
$54.00
Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
$9.50
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Small Blending Brushes
$11.50
Soft Sea Foam 3/8" (1 Cm) Seam Binding Ribbon
$8.00
Pastel Pearls
$6.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25

Triangle Gift Box & Flash Free Shipping

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Q: What did the triangle say to the circle?

A: You’re POINTLESS!

Have you ever made a triangle gift box? It starts with a regular card base (8.5″ x 5.5″) and is quick to complete, no geometry required!

It felt like this triangle needed tacos, but you can put anything on it! Print the instructions below, then watch the video that follows for a few more finished samples and HOW TO!

triangle-taco-fiesta-box-by-loniDownload

Follow along with me to make this Tri-riffic box:

Any supplies you need to craft your own can be found in my STAMPIN’ STORE! And heads up… tomorrow (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) is a FLASH FREE SHIPPING DAY on all orders over $75!

Thanks for allowing me to help you gain creative confidence!

Fence Me In: A Split-Front Card

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Split-front cards are trending in paper crafting, and the Sending Smiles bundle makes today’s card a sunny one!

I’d been seeing these pretty cards and knew it was time to jump in, so today I taught you how with a video. Will you try this unique style of a split-front card?

The Sending Smiles stamps and Sending Dies WILL be carrying over to the 2023-2024 catalog in May, but they won’t be bundled together with a discount, as they are now!

Have a ball making your own Fence-Post cards! Here are the supplies you need for this version:

Product List
Sending Smiles Bundle (English)
$49.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Paper Trimmer
$25.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$63.00
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots
$8.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
$11.00
Foam Adhesive Sheets
$8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

If you are wanting the best deal to gain CREATIVE CONFIDENCE, add $125 worth of these items to a STARTER KIT (and only pay $99)…then you’ll be part of my Sprinkled Ink team and connected to other creative people sharing what they love! It’s my job to help you learn and grow your business, and we’ll have a fun time doing it together.

Conversation Bubbles Stencil

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Crafter Problems #763: When you haven’t had time to play with a stamp set & die bundle before it’s about to be retired!

Today I showed how to use the dies from the Conversation Bubbles bundle (about to retire from the Jan-April mini catalog) to create a stencil for the background of a card:

Inspired by Cathy Zielke‘s concept on Youtube, I figured I could make my OWN stencil, and it worked beautifully! What other dies would you try to make your own stencil with?

My problem is YOUR opportunity: Starting tomorrow (April 4th), you can shop the LAST CHANCE SALE in my Stampin’ Store to collect the Conversation Bubbles stamp set and Conversation Bubbles dies at a discount! The bundle was $46.75 originally, but if you purchase them separately, the total will be just $32 (while supplies last)!

Watch the video here (feel free to speed it up on YouTube to make it quick and easy):

I hope I’ll have time to spotlight this playful bundle one more time before they are gone for good.

Meanwhile, set an alarm to remind you to shop my Stampin’ Store tomorrow for the Last Chance Sale!

Product List
Conversation Bubbles Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Conversation Bubbles Dies
$28.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.75
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.25
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
$8.00
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
$9.50
Small Blending Brushes
$11.50
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$125.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack
$6.00

Color Me Creative

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Don’t pretty colors make you happy? They can evoke many moods, for certain! I’d love to hear how the new 2023-2025 IN COLORS make you feel:

From left, the 2023-2025 IN Colors are: Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Copper Clay and Pebbled Path.

While these colors won’t be available until May 2nd to purchase in my Stampin’ Store, I wanted you to get a good look! The best words I have to describe them are earthy, organic, and cozy. What are your descriptors?

Stampin’ Up! also “refreshes” their core colors ever 5-7 years, and I’m thrilled about some of these new and returning colors to our lineup:

Ready to see more? Watch this video for all the prettiness and new color family associations:

Do you see any that appeal to you? Leave me a comment with the colors you are anticipating the most, then set an alarm for May 2nd to get your color fix!