Product Share time!

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+++This is my 2nd post today….please click here to see the 1st one as there is one great card on there+++

This is the BEST time for you to be able to "get a taste" of the NEW STUFF and see what you like…it is a SUPER-DE-DUPER opportunity for you to get a real feel of the new catalog.

Taking advantage of a product share is the best way for you to have the newest paper, newest ribbon and "speed tools" to make you creating time more enjoyable and productive!

I know that there is a lot to "take in" but I hope that you can find some "new friends" and also I am including a couple of "old product share friends"! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

Before I get into the specifics of my offerings, please know that I am not allowed to show you pictures from the new catalog until it is released next week but I think that you know me well enough, that my offerings are solid ones that I believe in and ones that I feel you would like!

Share #1 – Swatch Books:  – $32.50 (for all 13 collections of new paper)

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With the new catalog there are 13 new collections that will be made into swatch books…to me – these are an INVALUABLE TOOL and one that I simply could not have in my work area! A daily go-to!

For just $2.50 per swatch book, you will have all of the info you need….the DSP name, item #, price, colors that coordinate…this in itself deserves a WOOT-WOOT!

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Share #2 – Designer Series Paper Stacks Swatch Books $16.00 (for all 5 collections)

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If you follow my blog, you already know that I absolutely ADORE these stacks as I think that they are the BEST and EASIEST way to make a project/card "sparkle"…WHY??? when you are working with something and there is not a DSP collection that blends…pull these out and PRESTO – an instant WOW!

Stampin' Up! has come out with new designs and I have blogged already about these and I think that Stampin' Up! hit a HOME RUN with the prints! They are just fabulous.

Having these in a swatch book make it super easy for creating and if you are a demonstrator, these are fabulous to have to show customers all of the collections in a handy swatch book…WOWZERS – a great tool and a great and "space saving" way to show all that we offer!

Also, if you are like me – there are times that as you use up these paper stacks that the sheets go here and there and even though I keep each collection separate in my storage area, I often question myself as to the color so having a swatch book makes matching a breeze!

Same information that I have in the paper swatches…a real "speed tool" for us! In this offering…you will receive 4 collections for just $16.00, $4.00 per collection….BRIGHTS, NEUTRALS, SUBTLES, REGALS and the IN-COLORS are FREE!

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Share #3 – Card Stock of FUN on a ring! $8.00

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I had this super useful "speed tool" (as I like to call it) the last time I did a product share and it is a must have! The color coach is going bye-bye and that is sad but I like having actual pieces of the card stock on one handy ring. (there is just something about seeing and feeling the paper in person)

I have all of the collections on one ring and there are dividers in between the color families. Each piece of card stock has the name and the color family it belongs to.

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This is a perfect tool to keep handy in your work area as you do not have to pull out whole sheets of paper and also if you want to take the paper off the ring and see them side by side….presto!!!

If you are a demonstrator, this is a perfect way to show all of our paper!

 

Share #4 – Designer Series Paper 1/2 sheets (6" X 12") and full size (6" X 6" – paper stacks) $32.50

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  • You will receive (54) 1/2 sheets of the (9) different collections that are offered
  • 1/4 sheets of the Color Me Irresistible Specialty DSP (sorry, they only give us (1) sheet in each pattern so I need to cut it into 1/4"'s)
  • (36) full sheets of the new paper stacks…LOVE the fact that these are now 6" X 6"

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Share #5 – Designer Series Paper Stacks in 1/2 sheets -$28.00

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These are so hot (in my opinion) that they sizzle!!! HOME RUN with these and I know….if you were to order them – WOWZERS…it would be a bunch(as they are $22.00 per color collection) so I am taking the collections and offering you a taste in 1/2 sheets!

You simply can not go wrong with these gems! Just LOVE them!

  • You will receive (50) 1/2 sheets of 6" X 12" paper. (All 5 color collections)

 

Share #6 – Envelope Paper $4.00

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This is a new paper for us and it is much thinner than our regular DSP but do not let that fool you! It can be used for soooo much more than envelopes! The finish of the paper is fantastic and the value….WOW!

I love the fact that one side is a solid color and the other has either the woodgrain or the super fun stripes!

  • You will receive a 1/2 sheet (6" X 12") in the In Colors (as shown in the picture)
  • A 1/2 Sheet (6" X 12") in the Neutrals offerings of Kraft, Whisper White and Very Vanilla.

 

Let's get to the Ribbon!

 

Share #7 – 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $12.00

We had this ribbon in the "In Colors" before and now it is being offered in 5 new colors! This ribbon is so easy to work with and the finish of the ribbon is just beautiful.

Here is a picture of the ribbon from the last catalog.
 

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You will receive 2 ½ yards in each of these colors:

  • Basic Black – YES…we needed this!
  • Crumb Cake – We love our good old neutrals!
  • Melon Mambo – woot-woot!
  • Pacific Point – we needed a great blue ribbon
  • Whisper White – A classic at it's best!

 

Share #8 – Thick Bakers Twine  – $5.00

I think we all know what Thick Bakers Twine looks like and I am THRILLED that we have 5 new additions! I think that this is so easy to work with and when you need a quick something….a simple bow and glue dot works!

You will receive 3 yards of each color.

  • Bermuda Bay
  • Calypso Coral
  • Cherry Cobbler
  • Smokey Slate
  • Very Vanilla

 

Share #9- 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon– $9.00

Darn, I wish that I could share with you this picture in the catalog….this is a new ribbon for us and I love the fact that it is a cotton ribbon as I am sure that this is going to be a dream to work with!

You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each color.

  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Hello Honey
  • Lost Lagoon
  • Mossy Meadow
  • Tangelo Twist

 

Share #10- 1" Dotted Lace Trim $9.00

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YEAH! I get to share a picture! I know that you have seen this on many blogs as we were able to pre-order this and WOW – it is beautiful…so soft…just divine!

You will get 1 1/4 yards of each of the following colors:

  • Cucumber Crush
  • Delightful Delight
  • Mint Macaron
  • Tip Top Taupe
  • Watermelon Wonder

Share #11 – 1/4" Cotton Ribbon – $20.00

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I know that this ribbon has been in the catalog but hands down, it is a very popular ribbon for not only the incredible colors…but it is so easy to work with.

I decided to include this again in my shares as I know that there are "newbies" to Stampin' Up! (welcome) and this is the best way to get a great assortment of this great ribbon.

You will receive 2 ½ yards in each of these colors:

  • Blushing Bride
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Early Espresso
  • Island Indigo
  • Marina Mist
  • Melon Mambo
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Pool Party
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Real Red
  • Rich Razzleberry 
  • Whisper White

 

Share #12 – Embellishments!!! – $5.00

I have selected (3) different items to offer to you. Darn, again I wish that I could show you a picture but you are going to have to trust me on this one.

This is what you will get with this share.

  • In Color Blossom Accents – these are adorable resin flowers that are in the new in colors…you will get 1 of each color….Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder
  • Expressions Natural Elements – a 3 D sentiment in the following words: Congrats, Thanks and Celebrate.
  • Metal Rimmed PearlsTHESE ARE GOING TO BE THE HOTTEST NEWBIE! I love them and I know that you will to! You will get (6) of these gems…(2) in each of the sizes offered! Just beautiful – a pearl with a silver rim – classic!

 

 

 WHEW….I know that this is a TON to digest but please know that it is my goal to help you get a feel of our products and also give you an opportunity to get "LOTS" without "BREAKING THE BANK"

I know that we all get so excited for the new catalog and there are so many things that we all want so I hope that you enjoy the groupings and offerings I have for you!

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Even with the shares I realize that there is an investment but remember, this is a great way to get a feel and see if you like the products before ordering full quantities!

The "speed tools" – the swatch books…card stock ring are just a MUST. When I share with you my craft area, you will see that they are ALWAYS in arms reach – COULD NOT…WOULD NOT be without them.

For those of you that have participated in my product shares before, you know that I take great pride in my packaging and measuring to make it a great experience.

Please email me and put in the subject line PRODUCT SHARE so I can "spot it" quickly. Once a share fills, I will send you a Pay Pal Invoice. PLEASE (even if you have ordered before) give me your mailing address.

I do realize that I have customers that are not comfortable with Pay Pal, if you would prefer to send me a check, please email me.

June is going to be a SUPER BUSY month (a good busy)….with the catalog, the shares, the Stamp of the Month Club….so please try to see what shares you will be getting and let me know….

I will be ordering 1st thing and I will be having most of the paper expedited so I can get going on the swatch books! (I am proud of myself….I have all of the labels created…I just need the paper).

I always tuck in a "Thank You" from me….and here you go. If you place 3 or more shares I will send you this card.

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If you purchase 5 or more shares…I will send you the above card plus a Full Pack of the Metal Rimmed Pearls (I know that they are going to be the HOT TICKET)

For example – When you email me, just put:

You name and address then…. (I will email you back with a confirmation on your order)

I would like shares # 1,4 & 7

 

The Shipping Charges are as follows: (I will ship Priority Mail)

Up to 3 shares – $5.95

4 to 5 shares – $7.95

6 or more shares…..FREE SHIPPING!

Until tomorrow!

p.s. – please feel free to share my product shares with your friends and family….the more the merrier and I thank you!

 

Computers….but there is a winner!

I love them…I dislike them (wow, that was the polite way to say it)….but I worked soooooo hard on my Product Share Post….to have it crash as I was finishing up! I am waking up early this morning to re-do it….and I will have (2) posts today, sorry for filling up your in box!

I was THRILLED that so many had fun with Monday's challenge….and we have a winner! Is this super or what!

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Here are the colors that she used…"Hello Honey, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and a little Sahara Sand to tone down the sand a bit." Roberta clearly used all 5 of the color families – (I thought that this was a fun challenge)

I know that you are all going to ask about the clouds (they are amazing)…here is the scoop that Roberta shared….just fabulous!

"For the clouds I punched out a scalloped circle and sponged around it. I have found that sponging is relaxing to me and I can create more of a scene this way."

So many great cards…I am always so proud of your work and efforts for these fun personal challenges I throw to you!! What will Roberta win???….THIS BELOW! (one of my favorite "speed tools") and I will be sharing this with you later today!

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This is the best handy-dandy tool to have…all of our papers in one spot! Again, I am super frustrated that I lost what I worked hard on….but that's ok…as I know that you will LOVE the shares!

Until later ……today! Please give some woot-woot's to Roberta – great card!

 

 

 

“Tidy Tuesday”

Good Morning and if you are anything like me, you will be so confused all week with what day of the week it is! I adore the holidays but I always think I am on another day!

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The countdown has begun…the NEW – AMAZING – FUN Catalog will be available one week from today! I say WOOT-WOOT and YIPPEE SKIPPEE but one thing that I know will make you super happy is to be organized and ready for the new catalog.

WHY??? I want you to have fun with the new goodies, but I also want you to make sure that you know what you have already and I know personally, if I am organized and know what I have – I make better choices and am not so overwhelmed (and also do not over spend!!!)

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In yesterdays comments, Nancy asked for me to share with you my craft space. I will be happy to do a post on it and once the new catalog rolls out I will. It has been a "learn by trial and error" but it works for me!

I have a question for you…(now I am talking about your craft area)

What does being organized mean to you?

Here are a couple of thoughts that I have and perhaps they will ring a bell with you as well!

  • CHANGE – we all seems to struggle with change but ultimately we embrace it and accept it…this will happen with the new catalog as well. We will be saying good-bye to some of our "old faithfuls" but also saying "hello" to some new friends.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping your old friends (we know that sometimes they are the best….for me, I would not part with Petal Potpourri and also So You…just 2 of my best friends)

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Because I am a demonstrator, I do separate the stamps that are being discontinued and I will pick the ones that I really, really like, and then the others, I separate and will sell them (I kinda feel like the movie Toy Story when Buzz Light Year was sold)

  • PAPER – we all seem to have LOTS of paper….we LOVE our paper…we find it hard to PART with our PAPER….but here is a system that works for me and I hope that you find these tips helpful.

I do have a permanent section in my craft area for full sheets of paper but before I had them built in, this is what I used and I still use it for my scraps! Most of you can get by with 1 bin but I always found that I needed 2 when using it for both full sheets and for scraps.

Below you will see a bin that I am talking about. You can buy them at any office supply store, probably Walmart as well but I know that the office stores have them. You can see that hanging file folders fit right in. (There is also a lid that snaps on that will not crunch your paper, I never used that unless I was lugging my paper somewhere for a workshop etc…..)

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Now my full sheets are in their "special homes" but I use these bins for my scraps. You can see that I put a piece of the specific color of paper in the file tab and then used the sticker with the corresponding name on it to label it.

You can click this – Download Stampin' Up! Color Files June 2015 that I have created for you. I hope that you find them helpful and you will see other ways that I use the labels for other products.

I use the Avery Labels #8167 (they are the return address size)…I love the easy of creating and printing from home! Please feel free to email me if you need to. You can see that I have added just about everything in the catalog that I would find labels to be handy for! (I told you I was type A)

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I am a stickler for storage saving tips and tricks. I think that we often receive products that can be re-used again and again. I love the little plastic containers our buttons come in…in the below picture you can see how I have used them with the labels I made.

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I like to use the 2 1/2" circle punch to pop out a color that coordinates with the product inside, and then use the 2" circle punch to pop out a white circle and then pop a label on it! In the catalog we have a catty that would hold all of these (I do not have it as I keep them out of sight in a drawer) but this would be super handy if you are short of space.

I will share with you in another post about how I like to store my 12 X 12 Designer Series Paper…..I am sorry that this post is so long…

I truly believe that if you find a system that works for you…than you will not only be happier, you will be more productive – and to me = a total WIN-WIN! It sometimes takes many tries on finding out what works…but to me, that is life!

It's TUESDAY and that means the WEEKLY DEALS click here to see the goodies!!!! Please feel free to email me if you need any help!

I hope that you can pop back tomorrow as you will see who won the Monday Challenge as well as see the offerings I am doing for the Project Shares for the new catalog….there will be paper swatches, paper shares, ribbon shares and a fun card for YOU!

 

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Monday Challenge…FUN!

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Good Morning and Happy Memorial Day! I know that many of you have been missing the Monday personal challenges that I like to do….so here you go! I think the theme is super fun!

What are the guidelines??? Easy and have FUN with it! All you need to do is make a card/project using a color from each of the Color Families that we have in Stampin’ Up!

I know that you are going to have fun with this one. Here is my take on the challenge and I am using one of my favorite stamps….the single stamp that is appropriately called “Watercolor Thank You” and I am doing the HAPPY DANCE as it is carried over in the new catalog!

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Why do I adore this stamp?

EASY = it is a single stamp = a great price!

FAST = what a cinch to whip up!

CLASSIC  = “Thank You” is always necessary and always in style!

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Here are the colors that I used and the Color Families that they are from!

NEUTRALS – Whisper White (the card base & I used the note card size…love this size)

BRIGHTS – Pacific Point (the sentiment was stamped in this)

SUBTLES – Soft Sky (the background used with the Aqua Painter…so easy to do…just swish…swish…DONE!)

REGALS – Crushed Curry (the punched flowers from the Itty Bity Accents Punch)

IN COLOR – Lost Lagoon (the centers of the flowers made with the 1/8” hand-held punch and the mat behind the stamped piece)

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This is a “Susan Card to the MAX” – I just love everything about it and the best thing is ….it is SUPER fast, SUPER fun and the color ideas are endless!

So how about giving this a try….you can use whatever stamp your little heart desires and all you need to do is use an ink or paper from each of the color groups! You will have FUN!

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All you have to do is email me your FUN WORK OF ART and one person will win! Here comes a WOOT-WOOT! Please email me by tomorrow night (Tuesday by 9 p.m.) and on Wednesday I will announce the winner!

What will you win??? You’ll LOVE it…..it will be a swatch ring that I make with all of the colors of paper that Stampin’ Up! offers including the NEW In Colors!

This week is a FUN week of posts for me….

Tuesday – An organization post that will make you smile as I will be sharing a PDF that will make you be an organized Queen/King and also the NEW weekly deals!

Wednesday – The post that many of you have been emailing me about, My Paper Swatches, Paper and Ribbon Share…woot-woot – lots of goodies without breaking the bank!

Thursday – The Pals Paper Art Challenge

Friday – The "must haves" in my opinion to get ready for the new catalog and my top picks for "must haves" from the new catalog in supplies….

Saturday – Show and Tell Saturday (Part #1 of a 2 day post)

Sunday – Step It Up Sunday (Part #2 of the weekend post)

You know what I say to you…a BIG THANK YOU! Hope to see you back…..tomorrow!

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