Hello Fellow Stampers -
Have you enjoyed your first 24 hours with the new Holiday Occasions Catalog? Want it all?? I know the feeling!! If you're feeling overwhelmed, and don't know where to start, here are a "Few of My Favorite Things" to help you get started. And with a catalog this good, trust me, it's hard to narrow it down. I'm going to give you my top picks in several catagories.
When the heat bites, When the frost stings, When I'm feeling down, . . . I pick up my Holiday Cattie and dream, and then I don't feel so bad ----
My Favorite Holiday Catalog Stamp Sets
1. Embellished Ornaments / Delicate Ornament Thinlets. This year's "feature" ornament collection is absolutely to die for; and when paired with Gold, Silver, or our new Red foil papers, will make for some stunning additions to your Holiday Tree, or as gifts for friends. This feature of my Annual Ornament Class is one you will not want to miss.
2. Peaceful Pines / Perfect Pines Framelits. This adorable set is a much stepped up version of last year's Festival of Trees stamp set and Tree Punch; only about 10x better! I'm over the moon about this bundle. Check out the tree sample below to see all of the different capabilities for the dies. Watch this Peaceful Pines Stampin’ Up! Video.
3. Wonderland. This gorgeous stamp set is a wonderful compliment to our long-standing Lovely As a Tree stamp set. You may remember I showcased this stamp set a week ago, and I'm definitely in love with the elegance of this set (antlers included LOL).
4. All Ye Faithful. I think a classic Christmas religious set is always a "must have." This one is truly elegant. I know you will love creating with this stamp set.
5. Winter Wishes. I love a truly vintage look. This stamp set fits the bill perfectly. It will most likely be a permanent resident of my collection!
6. Flurry of Wishes/Snow Flurry Punch. Snowflakes are a weakness of mine 😉 This set is even better with the coordinated Snow Furry punch. Whoo Hooo!! Snowflakes here we come!!!
7. Versatile Christmas. There is nothing better than a good sentiment set that works well on both the front of your designs, as well as the inside. This set is a wonderful addition to our previous Many Merry Messages and More Merry Messages.
8. Joyful Season. Cardinals are a perennial favorite, and this year's set is just fabulous!! A 2-step stamping set with a definite watercolor impressionist feel, you're going to just love!
9. Reason for the Season/Festive Flower Builder Punch. Oh my! I adore poinsettias at Christmas. Even better, a versatile set with a beautifully coordinated punch that can be tweaked to work for any season!! Check out this video on how to use this fabulous punch !
10. Lighthearted Leaves. Oh yes, my other weakness -- Autumn leaves. And these are so much fun!! I'm even more excited that they coordinate with the Leaflets framelits in the Annual Catalog!!
My Favorite Bundles
11. Happy Scenes/Hearth & Home Thinlets. Last year it was the Holiday Home set with matching framelits that we were over the moon about. This year, it's all about the window 😊 This beautiful little set not only creates fun scenes out your window, but lets you cut the window and set the windowsill too!! Coordinate it with elements from the Festive Fireside set, and you'll be playing all day long!! Be sure to check out this video on these wonderful bundles from Stampin' Up!
12. Jingle All the Way/Sleigh Ride Edgelits. I love the new feel of this set. I'm all about the edgelits. And that they have a fun stamp set to go with them, just makes it all the better :-) Be sure to watch this video from Stampin' Up! on this fabulous set.
13. Holly Jolly Greetings/Christmas Greetings Thinlets. I have been loving all our little die-cut greetings, and this set is no less fabulous! We have more than one wonderful set with die cut greetings this year. The other one is Seasonal Frame Thinlets dies. Both are fabulous additions to your collection and inventory.
14. Snow Place/Snow Friends framelits. The minute I saw this set at Convention I was just so excited. These guys are so adorable, and what could be better than having framelits to cut out all the little pieces with and just play. Can't you see that adorable Penguin dressed up in several different ways? 😉
15. Acorny Thank You/Acorn Builder Punch. This is such a fun set; and I'm a sucker for anything with a cute punch! This is going to be a lot of fun to play with this Fall!
16. Howl-o-ween Treat/Boo to You Framelits. This is the cutest Halloween set; and I'm over the moon about the coordinating framelits. Stampin' Up! hit it out of the park this year with all the coordinated punches and die sets. This just can't be beat!! Keep an eye open for a very special project from me in October using this set 😉
My Number One Kit Choices
I'll be honest; you can't go wrong with any of the kits in this year's catalog. I adore them all. But if I had to choose, well . . .
17. Season to Season Wreath. This wreath is just fabulous! And really not that hard to make. I love the versatile banners that are simply pinned in place making the wreath useable across all seasons. That just make it all the better!
18. Witching Decor. Have you seen this adorable Witches Hat?? OMG!!! I simply can't stop looking at it ever since I finished it the other night for my Catalog Premier Event. I might never put it away -- LOL!!
Favorite DSPs and Embellishments/Accessories & Tools
I'm just going to wind this up here with some of my favorite papers, embellishments, accessories and tools in this catalog. I tried to narrow it down, but there are so many fabulous things this year, it is definitely hard to do!
19. Curvy Corner Trio Punch.
20. Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
21. Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
22. Square Pillow Box Thinlet.
23. Spider Web Doilies (absolutely my favorite).
24. Black Glimmer Paper.
25. Holidays Fancy Foil Vellum.
26. Season of Cheer DSP (love the Vintage but watercolor feel of this paper)
27. Red Foil.
28. Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP.
29. Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum.
30. Winter Wonderland Embellishments.
31. Precision Base Plate.
32. Fine Tip Glue Pen!! (A MUST have)
I'd love to hear what your favorites are this year. Won't you leave me a comment? 😉
I'm here if you have any questions, need help with an order, or are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Have fun, and Happy Shopping!!
Until Next Time . . .