Good Morning Fellow Stampers !
Whooo Hooooo -- It's the BIG day!! This is the start of the new Stampin' Up! year by the way -- the SU! year runs June 1st through May 31st. And as we start a fresh new SU! Year, we start it with a brand new catalog chock full of the most incredible new products that I think I've seen in awhile. It truly is difficult to narrow my list down for you to a "top ten". I love it ALL!! I hope you do too 😍
But . . . . in the interest of giving you a "leg up" in trying to focus on a few things to start with, I'm going to try to share with you today what makes my heart go "pitter pat" when I look at it, as well as an item or two that has grown on me over the past couple of weeks. I am not including today items that I already have in hand from our Pre-Order Period (except for one). The reason is that, first, you all have been seeing these items all over the internet already and can decide if you love them or not; the other, second, reason is, that I always order everything from the Pre-Order so that I have new product on hand to showcase. That does not necessarily mean that it was my "first choice." Although I have to say since everything arrived in hand I really am enjoying and loving it. So, without further ado, let's have a look at what I've picked out for you today as "A Few of My Favorite Things" ~~~
1. Colorful Seasons Bundle
This stamp set and die is by far my number one pick from this catalog ~ and is indeed the one item I'm showcasing today that I already have in hand!
There is so much "goodness" this set that it will carry you far for so many occasions AND seasons!! ADORE!!
2. This Little Piggy
Oooooooooooooooooo - squuuueeeeeeaaaaaaaaaallllll LOL
I've been chafing at the bit to get my hands on this set since I first saw the "samples" coming out of OnStage
Those lucky demos who attended OnStage in April walked away this set, so my jealous factor has been off the scale -- LOL
It will be one of my first buys today, I can assure you -- tooo cute!!
3. Lemon Zest Bundle
A brand new adorable builder punch; and a fabulous stamp set to go with it!
I'm all over this one; and have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to snap this up!!
And check out the fabulous fonts in this stamp set!! You're going to love it -- page 90 in your catalogs stampers 😉
4. Coffee Cafe Bundle
The next several entries run so close together on what I love, that it's hard to pick which is first in the line-up.
So, we'll just list them out, and tell you they're in no particular order -- LOL
This bundle is definitely a "must have" for me -- I can hardly wait to start playing with this set! I've missed our last very popular "Perfect Blend" stamp set;
But I think I'm ready to give it up now, in lieu of this incredible and fabulous bundle!
5. Fabulous Flamingo
Ohhhhh, swooooooon . . . . .
I'm in love -
This set will definitely be one of my first purchases as well.
It is a 2-step "realistic" stamp set, and it is GORGEOUS!!
I'm going to be having a lot of fun with this one this Summer 😍
6. Petal Garden Suite
I'm not even going to try to pick just one item from this suite of gorgeous!!
I love it all -- pages 56 to 57 of your catalog are a virtual garden, and I'm swooning.
Don't miss the details of what all you see here -- the new textured impressions embossing folder (Garden Trellis), the gorgeous paper stack, the luscious ribbon --
and I think what's a lot of fun here beyond the beautiful stamp set . . . the new "Memories & More" card packs that can be used to create fun each and pretty cards!!
Check it out!!
7. So Many Shells
The picture is just a "sample" of this beautiful stamp set. I love the sentiments, the fonts, and the 2-step "realistic" technique of this set.
I'm very excited about this set --
By the way -- do you notice the "brickwork" in the background of this card ??
This is a "must have" new tool that Stampin' Up! is offering this year (just a little behind the trend BTW) -- the new Embossing Paste, Decorative Masks, and Palette Knives can be found on page 201, and I'm definitely snapping this up right away -- I can hardly wait to start adding "texture" to my paper crafting!!
8. Celebration Time Bundle (pg. 81)
Somehow, don't ask me how, I almost missed the fact that this cute stamp set had a whole die set that goes with it.
And I've been through my catalog numerous times already -- I'm chalking it up to the aging factor -- LOL
Do NOT miss this adorable set -- I had already been eying the stamp set; and it's even better with the coordinating thinlit set!! You are going to Love, Love, Love this set!!!
And another "must have" noted in this picture -- do not miss the brand new Specialty Foil Frenzy Designer Series Paper - this is an O M G!!!
I can hardly wait to get my hands on this new DSP - mmmmmmmmmmm
9. It's a Tie!!
Yes, I love each of the products shown at #9, that I could not decide how to outweigh one against the other -- I think they all are wonderful. Let's look at each in turn . . .
For a wonderful sentiment set, be sure to take a look at Special Celebrations on page 23
I'm over the moon for the Bike Ride Bundle on page 20 -- and can hardly wait to start playing with that wonderful collection
I have to say I am In Love with the entire Whole Lot of Lovely suite - and am like drooling over the picture on page 86. I know it's a lot of fussy cutting, but all of that is from that absolutely gorgeous Whole Lot of Lovely designer series paper. Can you believe that?? I'm going to be busy cutting paper this Summer -- LOL
Finally, I'm a flower girl, and I really love the freshness and country feel of the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set on page 92. It has a matched set of framelits, and the bundle for this set actually sits at the top of the next page, so don't miss it when ordering!
10. Birthday Delivery Bundle
Okay, I admit it. I'm coming to the party late on this one.
I just did not like this set from the first time I saw it.
But I have to admit -- the more I see this complete suite in use, the more it's starting to grow on me.
The very vintage feel of this set is kind of cool; and the extra "perk" to this entire suite is that the framelits match the images, not only in the stamp set, but in the Birthday Memories DSP - which means you can cut whatever you want right out of the paper and never have to ink up a stamp -- kind of cool! I've been seeing some pretty incredible cards with this set.
So yes, I'm going to break down and get it!!
Honorable Mentions:
I have a few Honorable Mentions that I just want to point out to you that are pretty high on my "wish list" ~
Floral Statements
O M G!! If you love watercoloring, or other special techniques - this is the stamp set for you; and is one of my number 1's for sure!!
Crafting Forever
This is our "Angel Policy" stamp set this year; but beyond that, this set is absolutely ADORABLE!!
It's a "must have" for all of us crafty types -- and is already in my inventory - looking forward to showcasing this to all of YOU!!
Sharing Sweet Thoughts
This absolutely adorable stamp set is this year's Ronald McDonald House Charity set.
Not only are you contributing to an incredible worthy cause when you purchase this set -- you are also getting like the absolutely cutest stamp set!!!
AND it coordinates with our Everyday Jar Framelits - how cool is THAT!!!!!
Ok - I think I've filled your head with enough ideas for today!!! LOL. I've been working on this post since 6:00 am this morning - uggghhh. I had to stop and actually get dressed (LOL), run Sadie Ann to puddy dog daycare to get her out of my hair and so she could play with BFF's all day; ran out to the office real quick for a couple quick errands; back up the street with the intention of grabbing a starbucks and stopping at the grocery store; and promptly locked my keys in the car!!!! Yikes!! So now I'm behind. Grrrrrrrr ~~ Hope you all have a little better start to your day! I'm off and running. Here's a few things for you to use for your fun day of ordering ahead . . .
DON'T FORGET!!! GET A $35 BONUS! Starting today - at NOON Mountain Time (when ordering from the new catalog begins), when you place a product order of $350 or more (before shipping and tax), you will earn an extra $35 in BONUS FREE STAMPIN’ REWARDS!
One final reminder -- the following new products are on Backorder or are Not Orderable:
- Gold and Silver (Clear) Faceted Gems
- Glitter Enamel Dots
- Copper Trim/Ribbon
- Gold Vinyl Eastern Palace Stickers
- Eastern Palace DSP
- Wood Crate Framelits
- Seasonal Layers Thinlits
- Daisy Punch [Not Orderable]
Most of these items are coming back into stock by June 5th, so don't panic. If you have questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact me. I'm here to help!! Happy ordering!
Until Next Time . . .
