New Specialty Papers

Specialty Papers are always popular and I do have a rising favorite in the new Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut.  Also, it’s perfect for creating beautiful and elegant projects.  While it’s only one of the Specialty Papers, it can also be a beautiful accent to that special card.  Take a look at this card I created using the new paper as well as a variety of other new products from the annual catalog.  Simple and Elegant.

Delightfully Detailed DSP with Grapefruit Grove

This card was also created using the Love What You Do stamp set and one of our brand new colors – Grapefruit Grove.  I really love this shade of orange and am so glad we have an additional option.  It’s soothing and so natural.  As with many new products, I bring you this lovely card to showcase these new products.  A perfect example of how you can use just a portion of the Specialty paper.  Simply add the paper alongside the edges leaving the bottom right for the sentiment.  It makes a statement.  Keeping the colors to just the Grapefruit Grove and white help with the simplicity. 

Specialty Papers

Remember, this is only one of our new Specialty Papers.  The new catalog is chock full of many great new papers to choose from for your crafting journey.  Sometimes the new catalog can be a lot to take in and I’m happy to share some inspiration.  Furthermore, it gives me the opportunity to play with the new products as well.  In addition to the new papers, you get to explore the new colors in the form of our color revamp.  I love that Stampin’ Up! keeps our colors fresh and trendy.   I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration today.  I know I enjoyed creating it.  Give the paper a try and see how you enjoy working with it.  Here are the products use to create this card:

Open House

Are you ready for the Open House?  It’s coming up this Monday, June 25th.  All the information is below in my flyer.  RSVP is this Friday, June 22nd. I would love for you to join me.  This is always such a special time of year to take a look at the new catalog, new products, have fun creating the make-and-takes and spend some time with friends.  Also, there will be some opportunity to play some games and win some prizes.  In addition, I will have some light refreshments.

Where and When 

Open House Benefits

The Open House gives me a chance to share the new catalog and some of the gorgeous new products.  It’s always great to put the products in your hands so you can get a feel for them.  In addition, since the Stamparatus is a very sought after product, I’m happy to be able to show you what it can do.  Pre-order was a few months ago and there are still many people that were not able to get one.  It’s in the new catalog now so everyone can now order it.  In addition, we have the new color re-vamp, stampin’ ink pad cases and card kits added to the catalog.  Sometimes it can all be a little overwhelming so I want to help.  Before you know it, the holidays will be here so it’s a great time to see what the new catalog has to offer and make that wish list.  

Finally, I will have some retired product for you to purchase and order free product from the new catalog equal to your purchase (tax and shipping are not included).  That is always a favorite. So there is alot to see and do at the Open House.  I hope you can join us and have a little fun to start your week off right.

New Design Case

The new design case for the Stampin’ Up! Classic Ink Pads is innovative and a long time coming.  Have you ordered any new stamp pads from the new catalog?  If you have, I hope you have found the new design as impressive as I have.  I think they are a bit easier to open as they have less steps.  They will have a bit of a tighter fit at first.  This will loosen a bit with use.  New things always take a bit of breaking them in.  Have you also noticed the larger color swatch on the case?  If you have not purchased the new design stamp pads yet, please take a look below.  Cheryl and John from Stampin’ Up! Product Development have a video below to give you a look at these new stamp pads and help with some tips and tricks. 

New Design Case in Action

Also, I love that it’s still very easy to use the lid for watercolor techniques.  Because of the bolder look, the colors are so easy to identify.  Another great feature are the stickers.  They give you options as well which is great because not everyone stores or handles their stamp cases the same way. Lastly, how great is it that they are stackable now?  Stacking the cases is a benefit I know I am going to enjoy.  After I pull out all my supplies to work with, it will be great to have my pads stackable and neat in my crafting space.  

I know it will help some of you to see how they open and close.  I’m a pretty visual person and enjoy videos like this.  I remember when we moved away from the basic open and close stamp pads years ago.  As with anything new, it did take a little getting used to.  This time will be no different, so join me in embracing the new design case.