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New Catalog Release Summary
The official kick-off to summer is here – the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is live!
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DEMO NEWSLETTERS
We've been supporting Stampin' Up! Demonstrators since 2008. We offer a done-for-you newsletter service to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators including Monthly Customer Newsletter, Team Newsletter, and a Promotional/Catalog Helper each month. Monthly Membership starts as low as $10 a month. Click Here for More Details
CRAFTING RETREATS
We host 4 weekend retreats every year: Technique Retreat in Leavenworth Washington, Summer Fun Retreat in Union Washington, Fall Retreat near Denver Colorado, and Handmade Holidays Retreat in Rockaway Beach Oregon. Our retreats are all-inclusive, informative, and fun.
View our upcoming retreats here.
Each spring I look forward to attending the Craftyperson’s technique retreat! There is always delicious foods, a serene setting, thoughtfully prepared projects and lots of surprises. The staff and facilities are top notch and Debbie has a great group of ladies that love to share their ideas and more than willing to help each other. One of my favourite parts is showing up with just scissors! She provides everything so there is not stress about packing either. All project supplies are provided even the adhesives. The event is designed so you can complete the technique project without stress and take your time. I you are a night owl or just speedy there is also a MarketPlace where her designers provide more detailed projects. Some of the projects are seen above. They always blow me away with their ideas and it’s lovely that they are right there to answer any questions and help you along if you need extra guidance. These projects are optional and reasonably priced. Visit her Craftyperson website if you might like to be included in one of her events. You will be happy you did!
Betty-Ann Manghi
Stamping Betty in Canada
Betty-Ann Manghi Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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I had a wonderful time at the Technique Retreat 2015 and enjoyed all the projects. The retreat was well-organized, had beautiful projects, and the venue was amazing. I’ll definitely sign-up for the next one!
Jenn Hampikian Washington State
Liz LaClairI got a beautiful card in the mail. You know, one of those that looks like it came from someone who crafts and thinks highly enough of me to take the time to make it. Thank you for my card!!!
I do so enjoy ya’ll’s service. I am learning a lot from your information.
Katherine Robinson
Sue Mac DonaldSuch a wonderful presentation! I love those colors, but wouldn’t think to put them together; thank you for sharing your ideas! [on Color Inspiration for August]
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Take Your Pick Tool Tip
The spatula end of the Take Your Pick Tool is great for getting under the Cling image label in order to lift it and remove the stamp from a block.
Mailchimp Free Account Option
Whew! What a week, with the changes to Mailchimp Amy and I feel like we’ve had a real monkey on our backs (sorry couldn’t resist a groan-worthy pun). A bit of humor gets us through most things and we appreciate you rolling along with us!
The great news is we have a solution that allows you to continue to use the Free Mailchimp service and our newsletter content without going bananas. We’ve created both video and written instructions to walk you through the steps. Continue Reading…
Email Service Providers Summary
If you don’t use the Free MailChimp service you don’t have to make any changes and can disregard the rest of this email and go about using your newsletters as normal. Yay!
You know how you think you have something under control and then surprise things change? Well, we’ve had one of those surprise bumps in the road that is outside of your control or ours. Many of our subscribers use the free version of MailChimp as their email service.
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My Favorite Amazon Crafting Buys
I’ve become an Amazon junkie since I have Amazon Prime and Dot. If I’m not buying crafting stuff from my own Stampin’ Up! store, I then go to Amazon. These items are tried and true products I use all the time. I’ve mentioned or my customers, friends, and demo sisters have seen me use them and have asked where I ordered them from and how much. My mind isn’t what it used to be so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Amazon craft finds here. I’ll continue to update this list.
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Retiring Colors
Have you heard the exciting news about the Retirement List and Color Refresh? It’s been 5 years since Stampin’ Up! has made a color change and I think this spring is the perfect time for a good spring cleaning, so we can bring in new colors we’ll love!
Sale-A-Bration Calendar
It’s Sale-a-Bration time, so you can earn rewards with qualifying orders. Many use this popular sale to get their hands on new favorites from the Occasions catalog, check items off their Annual catalog wish list, and to stock up on basics like adhesives, envelopes, and papers – all while getting rewarded with exclusive free stamp and more. I used the fabulous reward stamp sets to create a Mini Calendar.
Sale-a-Bration Mini Gift Bag
This adorable mini gift bag features supplies you can get as Sale-a-Bration rewards! It is great for gifting Valentine’s Day treats or little love notes.
The mini gift bags are created from the envelopes in the Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes – surprise!
After you try this, create more mini gift bags with the other envelope colors from the set. Cut the cards in half to create small love notes to fit in the bags, too.
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Artist-Quality Coloring
It’s time to welcome a whole new world of colorful creativity to the Stampin’ Up! family! Stampin’ Blends are here and I am thrilled. Say hello to a new world of creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers.
Year-End Review 2017
Blow up the balloons! Queue up the resolutions! Chill the champagne!
It’s almost New Year’s Eve!
I love this time of year, not for the glamorous parties and excuse to wear all the bling, but because it represents a clean slate with so many possibility.
It’s also the perfect time to look back over the year to see what went well and what didn’t. January is a time for projection and setting goals, the last month of the year is often a time of introspection.