Change is on the Way + a Share

Hello Friends!

One of the announcements made at Leadership was the upcoming changes to the catalog and mini catalogs, beginning as early as May 2012. Yes, this year!!

In the past, on June 1st, our Retiring List is made public with our catalog year ending June 30th, and the new year beginning July 1st. Starting this year, everything is being moved up a month earlier. The Retiring List will  most likely be made public on May 1st (date not set in stone yet), catalog ends May 31st, and new catalog begins June 1st (last two dates are confirmed).

So, what this REALLY means is that  - you don't have as much time as you thought you had to make your purchases from the catalog!! It's coming to an end 1 month earlier.

Also, there will no longer be a Summer Mini Catalog. The Occasions, Summer, and Holiday Mini Catalogs will be replaced by two seasonal catalogs called the Holiday Catalog and the Spring Catalog. The size of the seasonal catalogs will be enlarged from 8x5 up to 8.5x11 with the same amount of pages, 35-40.
Most of the holiday and seasonal items will be moved to the larger size Seasonal Catalogs, leaving room for more general stamps and product in the main catalog.

It has already been announced that two product lines will not be carried any longer. They are Decor Elements and Simply Adorned. So, needless to say, if any of these items are on your wish list, get them now.

What these changes allow, is more time with the Seasonal Catalogs. Especially the Holiday Catalog. Currently, we only have from September to November to showcase and use all the items for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. With the Holiday Seasonal Catalog beginning in July, and lasting for 6 months, that gives us 2 more months!!! Now, you don't have to be so rushed in deciding your family Christmas card!!

Now for the share! I'm going to start sharing some of the swaps I received from Leadership. This a swap I received from Manon Parent of Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada.

 It's very shimmery with the glitter hearts and Smooch spray.

And can you see this? It's made from a mini paper bag!! You can open it and slide in a little treat or gift card. This is one of my favorites.

Thanks for stopping by today. If you have any questions concerning the catalog changes, please don't hesitate to email or call.

Hugs to all!!

And It Begins!!

The new catalog year begins today. How exciting!!! Most of you have seen the new catalog by now, and for those of you who have not, it's filled with wonderful new stamp sets, embellishments, ink and paper colors, ribbons and punches. Just what the doctor ordered!!!! If you are like me, and most of you are, I know you have started making a wish list, maybe even revised a couple of times already!

The pdf version of the catalog is on my left sidebar. Click on it to download. Also on my left sidebar, you can find a link for the list of supplies used to create the gorgeous samples in the catalog. Keep the Supply List handy either by printing and keep with your catalog or save to desktop for easy and quick access. If you would like a hard copy of the catalog, please go to my Stampin' Up! website to order a copy to be mailed directly to your home.


Have a good day!

THE NEW CATALOG HAS ARRIVED!!!

It's here! The new Stampin' Up! Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog has arrived. Let me tell you, IT'S GORGEOUS!!! I already know 3-4 (ok maybe 7-8) items that are an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE, and then, my wish list begins. My must haves are a new scallop edged punch which looks like lace eyelet, a circle cutter, corduroy buttons in chocolate chip and other colors, two sizes of circles an flower brads in chocolate chip....AND, new exclusive designs for the Big Shot - Bigz Dies, texture plates, Sizzlits, and embosslits! I can't even begin to go into the stamp sets. The card samples and ideas are just beautiful, OMG, so much eye candy. For this reason alone, you need a catalog. Best yet, ALL the stamps are die cut! Yup, no more trimming stamps! Yippie! Just punch out, mount, and stamp. How easy can that be! (Do you think I've used enough exclamations points so far??!! I'm a just really excited, extremely excited! Okay, okay, I'll quit.)

For all of my hostess club members and those who schedule a workshop, your catalogs are FREE! (Just another reason to join one of my hostess clubs or have a workshop.). However, you can still purchase a catalog from me. The cost is $9.95, (shipping included), plus you will receive a $5.00 coupon valid on your first order placed within the next 30 days. Email me if you want one of these glorious catalogs.

UPDATED RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST
I've updated my last post to show the accessories that have sold out, therefore no longer available. Take a look. Remember, once gone, they are gone, so order early.

Now go stamp something....