NEW 2012-13 Stampin' Up! Catalog Debuts TODAY!

WOW, soooooo much new, fun stuff to talk about! I'm going to publish several posts today, this first one will focus solely on the NEW 2012-13 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

NOTE: You can ORDER FROM MY ONLINE STORE starting at 12 Noon Mountain Time today, to get these NEW goodies!

VIEW/DOWNLOAD 2012-13 STAMPIN' UP! ANNUAL CATALOG HERE

View/Download 2012-13 Annual Catalog Accessories Index

View/Download 2012-13 Annual Catalog Supplies List

2012-13 CELEBRANDO CREATIVIDAD CATALOG

2012-13 Celebrando Supplies List

If you are local to Colorado Springs, I'd love to have you visit my New Catalog Open House the weekend of June 23rd, to see the new stuff in person :-) To make sure you get all the necessary details, add your name to my Customer Newsletter list on my blog--you'll find the entry box in the right sidebar. (If you're reading my posts in email, click on this post title and it should take you to my blog.)

Our Annual Catalog (and Celebrando Creatividad) is being released earlier than usual this year (June 1st instead of July 1st), marking the start of a new yearly cycle. The Annual Catalogs will run from June 1, 2012 through May 31st, 2013. We will also have two Seasonal Catalogs, roughly twice the size as the mini catalogs we've had in the past. They will be 8-1/2" x 11" and will be about 40 pages long, and will be active for FIVE months, instead of only three. Our Holiday Seasonal Catalog will run from August 1st through December 31st. Our Spring Seasonal Catalog will run from January 1st through May 31st. Please be aware that the seasonal offerings have been slimmed down in the Annual Catalog, and will be featured in the Seasonal Catalogs!

There are several great NEW additions with this Annual Catalog that I want to point out. Over the next little while, I will be publishing separate posts detailing these items, and each item will get linked to its relevant post as it is published:

- NEW In Colors (Five, will be in catalog 2012-2014)
- NEW Firm Foam Ink Pads
- NEW My Digital Studio Content CDs and MDS2 (HUGE program update later in 2012!)
- NEW $99 Fully Customizable Starter Kit
- NEW Large Embossing Folders
- NEW Stampin' Trimmer (not yet available to order - stay tuned!)
- NEW Stampin' Pierce Mat & Essentials Paper Piercing Pack
- NEW Dual Setting Heat Tool
- NEW Cookie Press Design
- NEW English Ivy Stationery Sheets & Envelopes

And of course, TONS of NEW stamps and stamp sets, NEW Designer Series Paper patterns and packages, NEW Designer Fabric, and NEW Embellishments! You'll love the sleek new catalog design, fun new samples, and playfully exciting color combinations--I know I do!

View and/or Download your New Catalog PDFs at the links above, or just head on over to MY ONLINE STORE NOW, to check it all out!!!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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When Kitties Kreate

This is Gizmo...just wanted to share one of her creative moments. Gizmo likes to chase, be chased, have a hugely bushy tail suddenly for no reason while looking panic-stricken, climb across the ledge above the kitchen cabinets, catch and chew straws, and apparently, FOLD cards:

Gizmo is also totally stoked about the debut of the NEW 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, which you will be able to view online tomorrow, and order from, after 12pm MT.

Gizmo also wants you to check out my ONLINE STORE RIGHT NOW to make sure you don't miss out on getting what you want from the Retiring Products section, before it's gone! Be sure you finalize your order before 11:50pm MT tonight!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Two Pocket Mini Card & Treat Holder

Sorry I've been MIA lately, my youngest was finishing up her senior year of high school, and we are still working on graduation celebration activities! I just made the cutest little treat holder...of course, I think they're all cute...but this one (like all my favorites) involves chocolate!

It's super simple to make, and the dimensions are perfect for using full sheets of paper. My samples use the Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Occasions Mini Catalog, and some coordinating stickers, which are no longer available. [But I bet they'll show up on the Clearance Rack so keep your eyes peeled!] You can use any DSP and coordinating card stock you want--I chose mine because I wanted to use it up.

Remember: Click on any picture to see it full-size.

You're going to need some 12x12 paper, and our Designer Series Paper is perfect, with coordinating double-sided patterns. Each sheet will yield 4 of these holders. In our Designer Series Paper packages, you usually get 2 sheets of each pattern, so that is 8 holders of the same pattern. For the card inside each, you use 1/8 of a sheet of 8-1/2"x11" card stock, so you can cleanly use a whole sheet of a coordinating color for your 8 holders of the same pattern!

Cut each 12x12 sheet down to four 6"x6" sheets. Using the Diagonal Plate on the Simply Scored Tool, score each 6x6 sheet in half diagonally from tip to tip. This means you start at zero on the ruler and score diagonally all the way across the sheet.

Then, you will score at 3/4" on each side of that middle score line. If you look at my photos below, you'll see that I use the ruler across the top, as well as the ruler down the left side, without lifting my paper. This is NOT how the Simply Scored Tool was intended to be used, because the left side ruler does not have the handy channels going down it for your scoring tool to slide into. Unless and until you are comfortable doing this, you will want to turn your paper turn your paper 180 degrees to get that 3/4" mark on the other side of the center line.

Okay, then you will want to turn your paper 1/4 turn from where you originally had it when you scored the first diagonal. On my paper, the cupcakes were upright when I started. In the picture below, you can see the top of the cupcakes are pointing to the right...because I have turned the paper one quarter turn.

Now, score each of the ends at 2-1/4", as shown below. Your 2-1/4" score marks will cross over the lines you already scored. Again, I leave my paper on the board and use both the top ruler and the left side ruler when I score diagonally. Please use only the top ruler with the channels coming down for your stylus, unless and until you are comfortable enough to use the left ruler. Note that using only the top ruler means you will have to turn your paper 180 degrees for the score on the opposite end.

From here is it cake (or cupcakes, as the case may be). Fold each of the 2-1/4" sides in on the score lines, toward the center, as shown below.

Fold this resulting piece in half on the center score line by bringing the criss-crossed "pockets" in towards each other, as shown below.

Then, fold each of the "pockets" back on its respective 3/4" score line, as shown below, so that the pointy tips of your holder meet. Crease firmly, and hold tips together while you punch a 1/2" Circle Punch near the top of the tips. Finish it by looping a 6" strip of coordinating Ribbon through the holes and pulling tight to hold tips together.

A Ghirardelli Chocolate Square™ fits in one pocket, and then I put a little card in the other pocket on the other side. To make the card, simply cut a sheet of 8-1/2x11 card stock into 8 pieces (2-3/4x4-1/4). Score each card at 2-1/8". I used the smallest of the Labels Collection Framelits Dies for the front layer of each card. Some of them were turned one direction on the card front (as with the sample at the top of this post), others were turned the other way, just depending on the image I wanted on each.

This is important: each of these die cuts is adhered to the center of each card front with only ONE Stampin' Dimensional, right smack in the center back. To get your card to fit snug down in the pocket, make sure the points on your dimensional are pointing down into the 'V' of the criss-cross in the holder pocket. This allows you to tuck the card in the pocket, with the criss-cross of the pocket sliding up under the label. So when you pull the card out, the label is actually on the card front, not on the holder--fun, huh? See the pictures below for orientation of dimensionals in accordance with orientation of die cut. The dimensional placement on the left is for a tall-skinny orientation like the 3 samples pictured above. The dimensional placement on the right is for a short-wide orientation like the sample at the top of this post.

That's it, now get to it! These make great party favors (I'm using mine for my daughter's graduation party), but they are also wonderful little thank you cards with a treat in them! If your kids aren't out of school yet, they could easily help you make a handful of these for teachers and administrative staff. If they are having an end of year party with their classmates, they could put their photo on front of the card (cut out with the framelit), and print their name & phone number/email address out on a sheet of return address labels, and put a label inside each card so their friends can keep in touch over the summer.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Ink Pad Labels

On June 1st, the NEW 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog goes live, and we'll have 5 new additions to our In Color collection. I made some labels for my ink pads a long time ago...you can see how I use them in the picture below. Here is the updated file of color labels for the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog:

Click HERE to download the label sheet (uses Avery 5160 label template).

Even though the new Firm Foam ink pads that we'll have, include a nifty little color name sticker, the print is not black, nor is it bold enough for me. So, I use the included sticker across the top of the front, PLUS I add my black and bold stickers under that...in the same place as pictured above.

I print out the labels, then cover them (a sticker maker provides a great thin laminate covering), and then punch each color name out with the Word Window Punch. Then peel and stick the label onto the end of the ink pad...and because of the laminate, you can just wipe the label clean if you smear ink on it!

The color names are big and bold so you can easily see them across the table. There are also some color collection names at the end of the sheet of labels, if you'd like to use them. You may find it handy to print out a second sheet of the color names and use those for the file tabs, containers, or shelves of your card stock.

While I cannot sell you the ink pad rack I have, Stampin' Up! does offer one that rotates 360 degrees like mine, with four columns, each with 12 spaces for ink pads (to hold 48 total), called the Color Caddy. Unlike my behemoth, the Color Caddy only requires a 10" footprint to spin freely, and is about 16-1/2" tall.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Get Your 2012-13 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!

Wooo hoooooo, GET YOUR NEW 2012-2013 STAMPIN' UP! ANNUAL CATALOG TODAY!

The NEW catalog is not active until June 1st, 2012, but you can preorder your 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog TODAY for delivery direct to you! There are two options to choose from below:

STANDARD $5 - This is a standard bulk mail delivery, which can take up to a few weeks to reach you, depending on service in your area. There is no tracking available with this service.

PREMIUM $8.50 - This is a faster delivery service, and should reach you within 4-6 days of your payment, or May 14th, whichever is later. Tracking IS available with this option.



If you currently have a demonstrator, I encourage you to make new catalog arrangements with him/her.  If you would like me to be your demonstrator, please note that I send my customers the following with a catalog order/preorder:

FREE 2012-13 IN COLOR SAMPLER
and a coupon for a
FREE NEW FIRM FOAM CLASSIC INK PAD OF YOUR CHOICE,
redeemable with your first order of $35 or more, through May 31st, 2013.

Please note that this is a PREORDER until May 14th, and when you click the Buy Now button below, you agree to having your card charged immediately, knowing that mailing will not start until May 14th. The sooner you preorder, the earlier your name is entered into the queue. After May 14th, your order will be entered within the next 24 hours after your payment is received.

[Choose your shipping option in the drop-down below,
and click Buy Now to complete purchase.]

$5.00 - 2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog (Standard) $8.50 - 2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog (Premium)

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Green & Growing...Summer Smooches

I haven't been feeling well the last couple months, and I was so excited to get the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper...then just wasn't up to playing with it. By the way, tonight (April 30, 2012 at 11:50pm Mountain Time) is the deadline to order not only the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek products, but also products from the Occasions Mini catalog. Anyway, my one goal today was to get this card posted for you, and for me--as an entry in the SoShellicom Creative Challenge, themed Green & Growing.  As soon as I read the theme, this card was Green & Growing in my mind :-)  I started it early in the month but just finished it today. {Click photo for full-size image!}

All the printed paper is from the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper pack, and the Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon is from the Summer Smooches promotion also. I love how the green colored paper has lines on it--I just snipped right down those lines, then cut the tops at angles, and scrunched, to make the "grass" on the card! See those little tiny flowers at the top left and bottom right of the greeting? They are punched out of another piece of Summer Smooches DSP, using the little 4-petal flower from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. The flower punch fits perfectly over each of the little circles on that patterned piece of paper, for the perfect accent.

The greeting itself is actually a stamp available only to demonstrators to purchase. I got it at Convention last summer. Don't you wish you were a demonstrator, too? Guess what...Stampin' Up! has just come up with a NEW $99 Starter Kit, where you order ANY product you want, up to a retail value of $125. Stay tuned, I'll give you full details tomorrow.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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RETIRING ACCESSORIES LISTS RELEASED TODAY!

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Today, April 25, 2012, the list of Retiring Accessories was released. These items will only be available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, or no later than May 31, 2012.

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RETIRING STAMP LISTS:

PDF List by Page Number
PDF Retiring Accessories by Category
PDF Retiring Accessories by Discount
EXCEL Retiring Accessories List 

UPDATE: Craft Scissors and Paper Snips were listed on the original Retiring Lists by mistake--they will be remaining. My files have been updated.

You will see many ink pads and lot of card stock on the retiring list...let me explain a little about what's going on.  Some of it is being "repackaged" or "redesigned".

First, 12x12 TEXTURED CARD STOCK WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED.  If you want 12x12 Textured Card Stock in Stampin' Up! colors, please ORDER NOW while the colors you want are still available. The 12x12 Smooth Card Stock will still be offered, but only in select individual colors and collections (which I will not be able to list for you until May 8th at the earliest).

Also, SIMPLY ADORNED and DEFINITELY DECORATIVE PRODUCTS WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED.  If you want any of these products, I once again urge you to ORDER IMMEDIATELY for the best selection.

In addition, you will notice that ALL our ink pads are on the Retiring List. Here is some clarification on that: CRAFT INK PADS, CRAFT INK SPOTS, AND CRAFT INK REFILLS WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED...with the exception of BLACK and WHITE Craft Ink Pads and Refills.

CLASSIC INK PADS WILL RETURN---REDESIGNED---WITH A FIRM FOAM PAD...with the exception of all 2010-2012 In Colors (Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush and Blushing Bride). Classic Ink Spots (1"x1" pads) will not be redesigned, they will still have the current linen pad. [Stay tuned...I will explain more about the upcoming NEW Firm Foam Classic Ink Pads in a separate post.]

And one more bit of information, INDIVIDUAL STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS WILL BE OFFERED ONLY IN SELECT COLORS...though they will still be available in color collections packages (i.e., Neutrals, Regals, Brights, Subtles, In Colors).

If you have any questions on these retiring products, please feel free to EMAIL ME or call me at 719-205-5957.

It is IMPERATIVE that you ACT IMMEDIATELY to ORDER YOUR RETIRING ACCESSORIES NOW before they are SOLD OUT!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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