do you wanna be in the club?

While there are some sad goodbyes to be had this month - by way of retiring products - it is necessary to make room for lots of fun new goodies coming. The current annual catalogue (the big one) goes until 3 May. Here's what I think are absolute staples in the crafting room:

Some items are already sold out, some are on sale up to 80% off (say what) and some will carryover to the next catalogue. Easiest place to figure out what's going/on sale is the Last Chance section of my online store:

http://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=SEJRGJ23

But let's focus on the fun. Lots of new product are coming - stamp sets, dies, patterned paper, embellishments, embossing folders, punches.

My favourite though:  the new In Colours. These are always much anticipated. I wasn't able to get all the items in my initial pre-order (demo benefit - we don't have to be patient) so not all items are in the photos below.

Now for me, I really like the new In Colours so I want all the things! That's option 1. I have figured out how to get everything In Colour - with some of it for free. We love free!

Option 2 - join one or both of the In Colour clubs. Bet you were wondering when I'd get around to making sense of the blog title.  Its a 5 month commitment so the cost  and the dispersal of goods is spread out. More budget friendly and not overwhelming with product. There is one club for cardstock and ink, and one club for accessories ànd treat packaging. Enabler alert: you get a bonus if you join both clubs. I need 5 people per club group - you can join with a group of friends, or individually and make new friends

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Option 3 is more of a sampler. Instead of a full package of paper, you get 4 sheets. Instead of a full size ink pad, you get an inked up stampin spot. And so on. 

All the details and prices are in the Club Deets. Deadline for sign up is the 10th of May so we can have the goods here in time for the first zoom club get together. 

So, you wanna be in the club?

Let me know if you have questions or which club (or clubs 😉)you want to join. 

Final pretty picture- my inner 60s hippie love love loves this flower power. A fellow demo suggested a little rhinestone in the middle for extra bling (thanks Donna!).

Happy Stamping!

Tracey

D&D ...not dungeons and dragons ...

... it's dragonflies and dandelions. And who knew I would like dandelions so much.  I guess when they are not in the lawn, they're alright.

     

      

I've been having been enjoying the fun folds lately so half of the cards in our next gathering will be them.  Not to worry though, I will cut and score them.

          

We'll be using the memories and more card pack as well so all the sentiments are already done for you.  No stamping required.

        

     

Did you notice the adorable little lady bugs? They are great once they are on the card.  Fair warning though, if they are in the plastic container, you bump the desk and then out of the corner of your eye you see one of them slide down the lid, you will probably jump, drop your inked up stamp right on the half done card and have to start over. Or so I've heard.

Want to join us on zoom on 30 April to make these cards? Here are all the details - you must rsvp by 16 April so I have time to get the extra supplies.

On a side note, I have had such a great weekend and it has been a great reminder of why I love being a demo.  Made some great projects during Spring Stampapalooza with our team on Friday night, the Stampin' Up! OnTour event on Saturday with 224 other demos on zoom, and now I get to plan to stamp and chat with you.  It's a trifecta! I love my "job".

     

Any questions, let me know.

Happy stamping!

Tracey

Springtime Joy - it's not just a feeling ...

... it's also a really cute stamp set. 

While the images are adorable, it was the easter sentiment that really spoke to me.

 

Back to those cute images though, nothing like a fancy fold card that shows them all.

  

I think these images would also make cute baby cards.  With a "welcome" sentiment or mash up the two stamps and make a " welcome new beginnings" card.

One of the best benefits of Stampin' Up! is the amazing community of demonstrators who freely share - this fancy fold was shown to me by fellow demonstrator Elizabeth Green. She probably told me what the name of the fold was too but I didn't write it down.  And if I didn't write it down...

To make this card you need one standard card base (8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored on the long side at 4 1/4") in your choice of colour and a second just slightly smaller card base of basic white (8" x 5 3/8" scored on the long side at 2" and 4").

When securing designer paper to the front of the card (5 1/4" x 4"), only use adhesive around the edge. This way when you punch out or die cut the window in the front of the card, you can use just the cardstock layer and save the dsp cut out for another project.

Secure the white layer to the colour layer and then add the strip of dsp (5 1/8" x 1 3/4") to fold first. Then you can line up the cardstock cut out in the window.  Remember to only put adhesive on the right side of the piece - unless you want to glue the cards shut, I guess that's an option too.  Just, maybe not a good one.

I also love to make (and hand out) treats.  Using the beautiful - yes, it's pink and still I love it - Love You Always specialty paper, this was another great project for the cutie patootie sheep to make an appearance.

Did you notice the polka dot ribbon? I love love love this ribbon.  It's about to retire. Now usually, retiring is a great thing 😉 but in this case, I will be really sad to see it go. There are lots of items that will get their last hurrah this month before they are gone forever.  sniff sniff.  Ok, it's just craft supplies - but I do get attached.

Lucky for me, the new catalogue starts on May 4th - the force to buy is strong with this one. (I am sitting here giggling as I write this - I amuse myself so much).  To see the last chance items, best to visit my online store - it updates as things sell out so will be the most accurate.

http://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=SEJRGJ23

Need a new annual catalogue? I'll have them in my hot little hands next week. Leave a comment if you want one and I'll hook you up.

I hope you all have a happy Easter - whether you celebrate the religious holiday or just enjoy candy and a long weekend. And find lots of joy in this spring. We could probably all use a new beginning in something or another.

Happy stamping!

Tracey