Peonies and Paper Chains

All the Latest...and a PPA Peek

 

Time for the Wednesday weekly review of the latest Stampin' Up! news...

 

LAST DAY! STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING PRODUCT BLOWOUT!   Check out ALL the discounted retiring items (up to 50% off) in one place!  This link makes it much easier to see what's on sale and to shop.  Ends June 4.

 

THE 2014-2015 ANNUAL CATALOG HAS BEGUN - over 240 pages of fun, new products and ideas!  Click to open the catty as a PDF and enjoy!

 

NEW WEEKLY DEALS GOING ON NOW! - Check out the latest batch of Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals in my on-line store.  Discounted prices on this week's deals end June 9.

 

CHECK OUT THE NEWEST DOWNLOADS for My Digital Studio - see them here!  

 

$50 STARTER KIT (choose up to $55 in products) -  FOR A LIMITED TIME.  Offer ends June 30, 2014. Choose up to $55 in product.  This is a perfect way to REJOIN Stampin' Up! or  "test drive" all the perks of being a demonstrator with no obligation to purchase anything further! Or go with up to $125 in products for just $99. Explore the reasons to purchase a starter kit today!

 

HOP ON THE PAPER PUMPKIN RIDE! Get creative every month with a Paper Pumpkin subscription...go with a 6 month pre-paid subscription and save!

 

TUNE IN TOMORROW for a fun new Pals Paper Arts Challenge...what will our color combo be?!

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The Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Catalog is Here! And a lil' octopus...

 

The wait is over!

 The Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 annual catalog is here!

It is jam packed with creative ideas for your paper crafting!  And, of course, it contains oodles of incredible new products...

• marvelous memory keeping supplies (yes, that would be more of the amazing Project Life by Stampin' Up! products also referred to as #PLxSU)
• fabulous new stamps
• delightful new In Colors, and
• a whole lot of incredible accessories and cool tools for your crafting!

Can you tell I'm a fan?!

Download the PDF version of Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Annual Catalog today! I love keeping mine on my iPad for easy access to project ideas.

 

With the big news of the day shared, let's get to that sweet lil' octopus from the brand new Sea Street stamp set! You did see a little peek at this project last week...

I'm so excited that the Yippee-Skippee stamp set is sticking around along with the Tag a Bag Gift Boxes...they are a favorite of mine!

 

As you can see from this side view, I used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop up the embellishments on the box. What do you think of this school of fish? Personally I think it is sweet and I had fun stamping off to get the varying shades of blue.

 

Not so many fish on this side and I think that makes it easier to spot the nicely rounded corners thanks to my #PLxSU corner punch!

 

Hope you enjoyed seeing the very first project that I created featuring the Sea Street stamp set! With summer upon us, you are sure to see more nautical creations!

 

Want your own copy of the 2014-2015 annual catalog? Place your order* for $25 or more in Stampin' Up! products through me, and I will be sure to send one to you! Catalogs to all my customers are shipping this week...be sure to receive yours! Place your order today! 

* NOTE: You must not check the "no contact" box when you are completing your order. When you do so, I do not have access to any of your contact information! If you placed an order using this option during the past few months and would like a catalog, email your order information and mailing address to me and I will gladly send you a catalog! 

 

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Limited Supply of Retiring In Color Cardstock!

When Stampin' Up! announced the retiring products list, the 2012-2014 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock sold out very quickly. Stampin' Up! has been able to obtain additional product, and there are limited quantities available again. Once this new stock is gone, it will be gone for good.

The following items are available, only while supplies last:

Item	Description
126840	Gumball Green 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
126843	Midnight Muse 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
126841	Primrose Petals 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
126842	Raspberry Ripple 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
126839	Summer Starfruit 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock

Don't delay...head to my online store to order some now!

And the be sure to read my regularly scheduled Tuesday post!

 

All that's New and A Sneak Peek

I {heart} Tuesdays! This Tuesday is no exception and part of that has to do with the incredible new weekly deals...

Some of you may remeber this card that I made with the Etcetera Designer Series Paper (it was before I re-branded my blog hence the Stampgoodness watermark):

See the original Etcetera dress blog post for details. The Dress-Up Framelits are retiring...be sure not to miss out on these!

Today Stampin' Up! is also launching three new digital downloads including the So Very Grateful stamp brush set:

 

What are you doing today?

I'll be finishing up my project for the Pals May Blog Hop -- tomorrow is "out with the old" as we celebrate retiring products. Here's a little peek at some of my supplies...

I'm sure some of you know just what I'm up do! Do freel free to share what you think it is by leaving a comment! And mark off some time on your calendars to enjoy the hop -- we have more than 30 participants! It's going to be incredible!

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Red Carpet Premiere!

Last night I attended the red carpet premiere of the new Stampin' Up! annual catalog -- it launches for the public on June 2nd! When you see what is on the inside you will fall in love with Stampin' Up! all over again...so many wonderful products...fabulous layout...gorgeous new In Colors! Like I said you will fall in love all over again!

Here's a look at the cover:

All attendees left with a brand new stamp set...so fun! You'll have to wait and see what it is but I will tell you it an incredibly versatile one and I can't wait to get started stamping with it!

Tell me...what do you notice on the catalog cover that you are most excited about? Please be sure to leave a comment and let me know!

Before the event I met up for dinner with some fellow Stampin' Pretty Pals members and we swapped projects. I have not photographed them all yet (you'll see them over the weekend), however I wanted to share the very CASE-able cards I brought that feature the brand new Project Life by Stampin' Up! (#PLxSU) line:

Not long to wait for the #PLxSU products...a selection will be available as of May 1! Additional items will be available when the catalog launches at the start of June. 

 

Would you like to receive the catalog shown above for free?

I'm delighted to provide a free catalog to anyone makes a minimum $25 product purchase from my online store! 

Place an order today to receive your free catty!

 

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P.S. Click here to view all retiring products. All items are while supplies last -- order today before you miss out!

  

Birthday Time! Free Shipping! Stampin' Up! Retired Lists

Hello friends! I've missed having the opportunity to share ideas with you here on the blog. As many of you know, there have been massive outtages for my platform. A big thank you to everyone at Typepad for getting things up and running again!

Today I'm sharing two cards with you and a re-cap of all the big Stampin' Up! happenings (and when I say big, I mean real BIG).

The soft and sweet color combo on this birthday card is Crisp Cantaloupe and Coastal Cabana paired with Whisper White and Early Espresso (my "go to" neutral). Download a PDF with tips and the supply list here.

This stitched up birthday card and paper garland feature the Six Sided Sampler stamp set. It is possible that you caught the card briefly on Sunday evening and it was created for the latest Stamp Review Crew blog hop -- be sure to see what everyone else created. Get details for making the card and garland from this downloadable PDF.

Now for all the BIG news from Stampin' Up!

APRIL 21 - 25: Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on everything from -- now is the perfect time to stock up! Please note that expedited orders are excluded.

 

RETIRING PRODUCTS: Download the retiring stamps list and the retiring accessories list. Retiring products are sellinq quickly and you can go straight to my online store to see what is available -- all items are only available while supplies last. If you see something that you want, that you order it right away! 

 

 

 

 These deals run April 22 - 28...and remember, FREE shipping!

 

NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS:

How cute is the Paw Parade Kit? Perfect for dog lovers!

MORE FREE FROM ME TO YOU! Receive the new annual catalog plus an accessory sampler FREE! I'm holding a virtual retirement party for orders placed from April 21 to 25 and individuals who purchase a minimum $75 in Stampin' Up! products will receive the new annual catalog plus a new catalog accessory sampler free! You must use the Hostess Code ADAJKXGQ and provide your contact information to take advantage of this exclusive offer from me! Limit 1 catalog + accessory sampler per person.

The accessory sampler? It will contain a mix of accessory items from the new annual catalog...I can't yet say just what those will be because I have yet to see what is in there! What a fun surprise! The accessory sampler will be sent in June.  

 

Have a lengthy wish list? Consider purchasing the ultimate paper crafting kit and becoming a Paper Chain Pal. You'll enjoy a discount on all of your Stampin' Up! purchases (including the soon to launch Project Life by Stampin' Up! line) through at least October 31, 2014. While space lasts, you are also eligible for free registration to the Stampin' Up! Convention (July 17-20, 2014 in Salt Lake City) - travel and meals are on your own.

Want to know more about becoming a hobby demo to enjoy discounts on your purchases? Email me - kerry (at) kerrywillardbray (dot) com -- I'm happy to answer your questions!

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Stampin' Up! Free Shipping + Retiring Products List!

Hello friends! For those of you who love Stampin' Up! as much as I do, I want to pass along some fun and important information!

1. Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on everything from April 21-25, 2014! A perfect time to order. Please note that expedited orders are excluded.

 

2. RETIRING PRODUCTS will be announced on April 21. For the first time ever both stamps and consumables will only be available while supplies last. If you see something on the list that you want, that you order it right away! The 2012-2014 In Colors shown above will be retiring and in fact the Raspberry Ripple ink refill is already gone.

 

3. RECEIVE A NEW CATALOG + ACCESSORY SAMPLER FREE! I'm holding a virtual retirement party for orders placed from April 21 to 25 and individuals who purchase a minimum $75 in Stampin' Up! products will receive the new annual catalog plus a new catalog accessory sampler free! You must use the Hostess Code ADAJKXGQ and provide your contact information to take advantage of this exclusive offer from me! Limit 1 catalog + accessory sampler per person.

The accessory sampler? It will contain a mix of accessory items from the new annual catalog...I can't yet say just what those will be because I have yet to see what is in there! What a fun surprise! The accessory sampler will be sent in June. 

 

Have a lengthy wish list? Consider purchasing the ultimate paper crafting kit and becoming a Paper Chain Pal. You'll enjoy a discount on all of your Stampin' Up! purchases (including the soon to launch Project Life by Stampin' Up! line) through at least October 31, 2014. While space lasts, you are also eligible for free registration to the Stampin' Up! Convention (July 17-20, 2014 in Salt Lake City) - travel and meals are on your own.

Want to know more about becoming a hobby demo to enjoy discounts on your purchases? Email me - kerry (at) kerrywillardbray (dot) com -- I'm happy to answer your questions!

I have some projects in store to share with you this week, including the latest hop from the Stamp Review Crew! 

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Coming Soon: Project Life by Stampin' Up!

 

Hello friends...big news to share friends and I am so excited about it!

 

Talk about an incredible new partnership -- Project Life and Stampin' Up! It goes without saying that I love Stampin' Up! What you don't know is that I have been secretly drooling over Project Life for a few years now but have resisted the temptation to purchase. Now I won't need to...brand new Project Life by Stampin' Up! products will soon be available!

Take a moment to watch this video and learn more from Shelli Gardner and Becky Higgins about this very exciting new partnership: 

 

If you've watched the video and weren't already familiar with Project Life, you now know that is a flexible, quick, and easy approach to scrapbooking. I stopped doing traditional scrapbooking years ago and I know that the Project Life approach that will fit with my busy lifestyle. Not only that, but it will also help me preserve the every day memories that we make, not just the big events.

Here are the products that will be available to customers as of May 1:

There are more products to come and those will be available with the launch of the annual catalog in June.

As a demonstrator, I get to place my order for the Project Life by Stampin' Up! products on April 21 -- less than a week from now! If you (like me) can't wait to get your hands on these products, join the Stampin' Up! family today and you'll be able to pre-order the Project Life by Stampin' Up! line both early and at a discount! I'm thrilled to have both hobby demonstrators and business builders in my Paper Chain Pals community!

BONUS Join the Stampin' Up! family today and your Stampin' Up! Annual Convention registration is free (a $295 value). Convention takes place July 17-19 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, UT. You'll be responsible for meals, lodging and transportation. The free registration is only available until the convention attendance is full. I'll be there with more than 60 of my stamping friends from across the country...join us!

Tomorrow is the start of the latest Pals Paper Arts Challenge. It is challenge #200 and we have something incredibly special in store for you to mark the occassion! Be sure to see what the PPA designers are up to!

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P.S. Want to know even more? Read the announcements from Becky Higgins' blog and the Stampin' Up! blog.

 

Watercolor Wednesday!

 

Hello friends. Happy Wednesday! Hope you enjoyed the Pals April Blog Hop yesterday -- it was filled with such an incredible collection of Earth Day inspired projects!

Over the weekend, I shared a card that featured a watercolor background. Today I'm sharing a video on how to create watercolor images using rubber stamps and a spritzer:

Tomorrow you'll get to see a card that features this technique. In the meantime, take a moment to look at the new Stampin' Up! weekly deals:

and the new MDS downloads. Be sure to link over for a close look at the Endless Birthday Wishes Kit -- I'm loving it and will be placing my order for it real soon! 

Wishing you a creative day!

 

 

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The Coolest Tag a Bag Box Idea!

 

Hey there friends. Last night I came across the coolest idea on the Stampin' Up! Inspire blog -- it is for re-sizing the Tag a Bag Boxes. I've already tried out the first box shown in the video and look forward to trying others! Here's the video tutorial straight from Stampin' Up!... 

Again, I've already given it a try with the first box that Donna presented and this is so easy to do! I'll be sure to decorate up the box and share it with you soon!

 

Yesterday the new weekly deals were announced and they are fantastic!

 

 

My hot picks in the weekly deals? The denim ribbon, the two Bigz dies - Fun Flowers and Perfect Pennants! Order today.

Tomorrow is the start of a brand new Pals Paper Arts color challenge and the design team I am on is up! I'm loving the combo this week. Here's a little peak at my project:

Want to take a guess about the colors on this project? 

Wishing you a creative day! 

 

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