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Making Space for the New

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Banner that announces the Last Chance Products Sale April 9-30

Stam[in’ Up! is making space for the new products that are in the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Some of the items are on sale at a good discount but most are at regular price. The important thing is that for even products that are being carried over into the new catalog, the bundle prices will be discontinued. You can see the Last Chance products for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog here and for the Jan – April mini catalog here. Check them out and make a list of what you still want to buy. I really recommend you get the refill inks for the 2022-2024 In Color ink pads because they will sell out very quickly. After April 9 I recommend you check the availability of any item by going to my online store and placing your order there.

Price Increases

Like so many companies these days, Stampin’ Up! is having to raise the price of the cardstock, ink refills, Stampin’ Blends,and other staples. Now is the time to stock up on your favorites!

Making Space for the New Catalog

Yes, Stampin’ Up! is making space for the new, and the new is very exciting! I love the organization of the new catalog. Stampin’ Up! has identified three types of stampers. There are those who just want to ‘get it done’ step by step. The kits are especially great for them because everything except for a minimum of stamping is done in advance. There are even some kits where all you have to do is punch out embellishments and glue them down. And the art work of these kits is wonderful. The recipient of one of these cards would never guess that the card was that simple to make.

The second type of stamper is one who wants to make a card quick and easy. They need a card and they need it quickly without a lot of supplies or fussing. There is a section in the catalog with this type stamper in mind and all the supplies for quick and easy card making.

Stampin’ Up! is also making space fo the new products a stamper who wants creativity their way. These stampers want to have everything and try new techniques. They want to have endless options.

Which type stamper are you? I can help you with your stamping needs no matter how you like to stamp. Just contact me!

Today’s an Exciting Day

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image informs the reader Today's an exciting day because Sale-a-bration starts today.

Like I said, today’s an exciting day because not only does the new Jan – April mini catalog go live, but it is also the start of Sale-a-bration! There are so many wonderful products to choose from as a free gift when you purchase $50 or more during Sale-a-bration. My favorite is the Flight & Airy designer series paper (162977). This paper will definitely sell out quickly! Order it as soon as you can.

image is of the front sides of the Flight & Airy Designer Series Papers. This is another reason why today's an exciting day.
Front Side
photo shows the reverse side of the Flight & Airy Designer Series Papers.
Reverse side

Today’s an Exciting Day Because You Can Earn More Free Product

Here are images of some cards you will be able to make with items from the Sale-a-bration catalog. First up is the Watercolor Melon stamp set (162962) and Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (162974). This designer series paper coordinates with the Bright Skies Bundle (162794) which you can find in the new mini catalog.

photo shows projects made with some of the items in the Sale-a-bration brochure. It's one reason I say today'san exciting day.

Design artists designed these samples with the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper I mentioned above and the sweet Cradled in Love stamp set (162956).

another page from the Sale-a-bration brochure

A bold font Heartfelt Hellos (162964) is another stamp set to get excited about. See it in action below. Look at what Stampin’ Up!’s design artists created with the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (162978) which coordinates with the Trusty Tools Bundle (162723) in the new mini catalog. It’s a perfect masculine combination.

a Sale-a-bration page showing projects made with the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set and Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper

Aren’t these cute jungle animals? They are part of the Jungle Pals stamp set (162950) and a Jungle Pals die set (162973) that you can get for free with a $100 purchase.

this page from the Sale-a-bration brochure shows projects made with the Jungle Pals and Jungle Pals dies

There is even an embossing folder/stamp set bundle, Softly Sophisticated Bundle (162947) which is free with a $100 purchase. The three cards on the left were created with this bundle. On the right are three projects design artists created with the Detailed Dogwood stamp set (162953). This more detailed stamp set is also free when you purchase $100 in product.

this page shows projects made with the Softly Sophisticated and Detailed Dogwood stamp sets

Aren’t you excited about all these possibilities? See why I say today’s an exciting day? Let the fun begin! If you live in the United States and don’t already have a demonstrator, I’d love to have you as a customer. Email me, sue@soggystamper.com with your address and phone number so I can follow up with you and I’ll happily mail you a complimentary catalog.

Last Chance Products Time

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image is of the Last Chance Products Time

Last Chance Products Time has come. It’s necessary to move out the old to make room for the new products coming in the Jan – April 2024 Mini Catalog. Now is the time to order those stamps, bundles, papers, and accessories you have been eyeing in the fall mini catalog. A few items are carrying over to next year but most will retire. Most importantly, even those stamps and dies that carry over into the next catalog sales period will no longer be bundled together. Now is the time to order the bundles and save 10%.

Since items will sell out quickly, the best policy is to shop now while there is still inventory. You can access the Carryover list here and the Last Chance items list here. Then go over to my online store to order. That way you will know if something is still available.

My Favorite Products are Going Away During Last Chance Products Time

Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies (162996)

image shows gold foil embossed and die-cut with Stars at Night Hybrid embossing folder

Divine Night Bundle (161997)

Two Christmas cards created with the Night Divine Bundle

and of course all the beautiful designer series papers in the catalog. The only one carrying over is the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133).

What is your favorite item from the catalog that is retiring during the Last Chance Products Time? Leave your answer in a comment below.

35% Off Starter Kit Special

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35% Off Starter Kit Special banner

Stampin’ Up! is celebrating 35 years of business this month by offering a 35% Off Starter Kit Special. Yes! This is a very rare offer but it ends at midnight MDT on October 31. If you love Stampin’ Up! products like I do, you’ll want to join my team of demonstrators and start your own business.

I have been a demonstrator for 22 years and can’t imagine not being one. Here are some of my reasons:

  • Your time is flexible. You are allowed to spend as much time on your home-based business as you want as long as you meet the $300 minimum sales per quarter. There have been times when I had a lot of customers and times when I have been my best and almost only customer. Since I work part-time at another job, I don’t spend much time on my Stampin’ Up! home-based business and only make enough to cover some of my expenses. It is all up to you.
  • You get a discount. I do enjoy purchasing my products at a 25% discount and getting to purchase some of the products before the catalogs go live.
  • It’s like Christmas when a brown Stampin’ Up! box arrives. When my order of Stampin’ Up! products arrives, I feel like it is Christmas again. It is exciting to get new ‘toys’ to play with.
  • You make long-lasting friendships not only locally but even overseas. Although I don’t earn free trips and have to pay to go to On Stage Live, the three days spent with thousands of demonstrators, all excited to share with each other and to learn about new products, the event is a highlight for me. The second convention I went to was in Florida and I went by myself. While doing the Make And Takes, I met Ruthie Burkey, a demonstrator from Ft. Worth, TX. We chummed around together during the convention and in the years since have been roommates and best friends. I lived in Alaska at the time and would not have met Ruthie if it weren’t for being a demonstrator
  • It’s fun! I have fun while working and feeding my creative nature.

This 35% Off Starter Kit Special is only good for a week longer. Contact me, sue@soggystamper.com, to discuss how you can benefit from this special and from being on my team of demonstrators. You can also click this link for more information. Don’t delay. If you love card-making and/or scrapbooking this is for you!

Announcing Free Shipping Oct 9 – 11!

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photo is announcing Free Shipping Oct 9 - 11! Whoohoo!

Yes! Stampin’ Up! is announcing Free shipping Oct 9 – 11! What a perfect chance to get those supplies you need to make Christmas cards and not have to pay shipping. The larger the order, the more you save on shipping. Get your order ready and then place it tomorrow on my online store. Be sure to order early. The last time we had free shipping, it took over a week for my order to be shipped due to the high volume.

Take advantage of this great offer of free shipping tomorrow!

Time for More Sales at Stampin’ Up!

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photo is of banner for Last Chance Products Promotion

It’s the first of December and it’s time for more sales at Stampin’ Up! A new mini catalog comes out January 4 and Stampin’ Up! needs to make room for all the wonderful new product that is coming. Therefore, they have posted the list of items from the July – December mini catalog that will be retiring. Some items are up to 60% off! These retiring items are available only as long as inventory lasts so check them out here in my online store. I could give you a link to the list but it would need to be updated often as items are no longer available. The best way to be sure you get what you want it to go directly to my store and do it now!

banner for Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack

Another sale which is ongoing is the Clearance Rack and it was just updated last night. Did you miss out on the September promotion where you could buy dies for some of the stamp sets that aren’t bundled with dies? Then you are in luck because they are now on the clearance rack! I guarantee these will sell out in the next couple of days. Check them out!

photo of dies that go with stamp sets from the Annual catalog that were a special promotion in September.

As you can see, it’s time for more sales at Stampin’ Up! Now is the time to stock up and/or complete your wish list from the July – December mini catalog. Since this is the season for purchasing gifts, consider buying a stamp set or bundle or designer series paper for a crafty friend. And…of course…don’t forget yourself!

November Bundle of the Month

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The November Bundle of the Month is the Framed Florets Bundle (162407). I love this beautiful floral bundle for it’s versatility and the beautiful oval frames. Check it out.

This image is of the November Bundle of the Month, the Framed Florets Bundle

If you order this November Bundle of the Month from me, during November, I will email you five free tutorials using this bundle.

Now, this bundle is part of a November – January 4 promotion by Stampin’ Up!, the Fitting Florets Collection. In addition to this bundle; the collection includes a Christmas greeting stamp set, Framed & Festive (160888); The gorgeous all-year themed Fitting Florets 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (161814) and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161822).

Fitting Florets Collection of which the November Bundle of the Month is a part

When you purchase the complete Fitting Florets Collection from me in November, I will send you not 5 but 10 tutorials using all the products. What a deal! I love creating tutorials and sharing them with you! I created this Faux Side-step card using all the products in the Collection.

November Bundle of the Month used to create a spring-themed birthday card using all of the Fitting Florets Collection

SUPPLIES USED

  • Blushing Bride Cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 3″, 6″, and 7 1/4″; 8 1/2″ x 3″ scored at 4 1/4″
  • Basic White Cardstock – 2 pieces 4″ x 2 3/4″, 5 1/4″ x 1″, 5 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
  • Soft Succulent Cardstock – scrap big enough for oval die
  • Fitting Florets 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper 5″ x 3/4″, 5″ x 2 1/2″ plus scrap with flower design
  • Framed Floral Bundle
  • Evening Evergreen Ink
  • For your convenience, here is a shopping cart in my online store with all the needed product for this project. You can delete any supplies you already have.

The Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper, Frames & Festive stamp set, and the Gold Adhesive-backed Swirls are available only as long as supplies last. I believe they will sell out quickly so I advise you to place your order now! You will be able to create a large variety of cards with just this one collection.

Don’t Miss This Sale!

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image is a banner about Stampin' Up's 24 Hour Stamp Sale - Don't Miss This Sale!

Don’t miss this sale! This coming Thursday, September 15 for just 24 hours almost all stamps in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog will be 15% off. This sale occurs just once a year and I don’t want you to miss it. I’m sure you have stamps you would like to buy but just haven’t ordered yet. Thursday is THE day to get them at a discount. Get out your wish list and have it ready. Then on Thursday place your order in my online store or email it to me and I’ll place it for you.

While you are at it, check out the new Weekly Deals that will be posted on Thursday and add some of them to your order. You can easily find them here.

New Weekly Deals in My Online Store

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Each Thursday during September, Stampin’ Up! adds new weekly deals to my online store. The deals run through Wednesday and then a new set of deals is offered. Check out them and then click on the photo to go order them from me, your demonstrator.

photo shows the new weekly deals in my onle store for September 8-14

Check out this card I created using Soft Pastels Assortment, one of this week’s new weekly deals in my online store. I burnished the Soft Pastels on an image stamped with Versamark ink.

photo is of a card created with Soft Pastels, one of the new weekly deals in my online store

Thank you for stopping by. Do leave a comment so I can know you were here. Then snap up one of these…or more…great deals in my online store.

Last Two Days of Sale-A-Bration!

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photo highlights the Last Two Days of Sale-A-Bration

The last two days of Sale-A-Bration are upon us! So do you have FOMO? FOMO stands for fear of missing out. If you have FOMO you need to go shopping in my online store NOW! August 31, this Wednesday is the last day of Sale-A-Bration and your last chance to pick up free Stampin’ Up! products with each $50 you spend on products from our annual catalog and July – December mini catalog. Or…..you could prepay for 3 months of Paper Pumpkin, Stampin’ Up!’s monthly subscription kit. Check it out here.

In addition to the items you can choose from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, you can choose from these additional items that were added the first of August. All the available choices can be seen and ordered here.

photo shows additional Sale-A-Bration items

Since the last two days of Sale-A-Bration are here, you won’t be able to get these items for free after August 31. The items added in August are in the current catalogs but have different numbers and aren’t free. Shop now and don’t miss out!

More To Celebrate Flyer

More to Celebrate

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This is the second month of Sale-A-Bration and there is more to celebrate! The Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes and the Tree Lot Dies have already sold out! But never fear…there are still many more items from which to choose. In addition, Stampin’ Up! has added a new set of items. You can find these are items in the annual catalog but are being offered for free during Sale-A-Bration with different ordering numbers. Check them out! This link gives you a full-size version of the flyer.

photo shows products in More to Celebrate flyer

I’m excited that Stampin’ Up! included dies in this new More to Sale-A-Brate offering of products. By ordering the matching stamp set and enough products to make your total $100 you can get the dies for free.

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription

One way you can increase your total to $100 is to order a 3 month prepaid subscription (137859) to the Paper Pumpkin. This subscription is $67.50 US. If you are already a subscriber, the three months will be added to your subscription and used first. Once the three months are up, your account reverts to a monthly billing.

If you are not familiar with the Paper Pumpkin, it is a monthly subscription program offered by Stampin’ Up! Each month you receive a kit in the mail with all you need to complete a project including an exclusive stamp set. All you need to add is a pair of scissors. Stampin’ Up! is generous with the amount of supplies and you generally have enough left over to create a few more cards of your own design. Complete directions with photos are included. Generally the project is greeting cards but sometimes it is party favors or some type of 3D project. The element of surprise and receiving fun mail adds to the benefits of subscribing to the Paper Pumpkin. Subscribe here for a month by month subscription. However, I encourage you to order the 3 month prepaid subscription and receive Sale-A-Bration awards.

Awesome Free Shipping Today Only!

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banner reminding the reader of Awesome Free Shipping Today Only for orders of $75 or more.

What could be better than Awesome Free shipping Today Only! from Stampin’ Up! You now have the fairly new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog and the Last Chance Sale is still going on. This offer on orders of $75 or more will help you finish completing your wish list and give you the opportunity to stock up on basics like paper, adhesives. But it is for today only. Check out your supply of those items and place your order right now so you don’t miss out! Remember it is for orders of $75 or more. Now is the time to shop!

I’ve placed my order. Will you? I always appreciate your business.

Today’s Your Last Chance!

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photo of the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine and several of the stamp bundles that are on sale

Today’s your last chance to get this great Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and selected stamp/dies bundles at 20% off! This little die-cutting machine is the perfect size for a small crafting area as the platforms fold up taking less storage space. It is lightweight yet sturdy and most of our dies will fit on the cutting plates. an added incentive for buying it today is that the price is increasing with the new 2022-2023 Annual catalog.

I don’t want you to miss out on getting these bundles either. Certainly some of them are on your wishlist and now is the time to get them. Check them out!

first page of the Savings are in Bloom flyer
page of the Savings in Bloom flyer showing the stamp bundles that are on sale

I have several of these bundles and want to share some of the cards I have made with them.

Welcoming Window Bundle

The first one is with the Welcoming Window bundle (159529) that I bought with this sale. I inked one side of the Brick & Mortar embossing folder (149643) to make it look aged. The dies for the shutters and window box were also inked for additional depth of the embossing. The curtain is a piece of cotton paper that was in the Eden’s Garden collection last fall.

handcrafted card using the Welcoming Window bundle

Quiet Meadow Bundle

The Quiet Meadow bundle (155847) is perfect for vintage and collage type cards. While the dies do not cut out any of the stamped images, they compliment the images. In the first card, I just used the dies cutting out two of the flowers from Basic White cardstock and coloring them with Stampin’ Blends. I cut a piece of designer series paper with one of the retiring Ornate Layers dies (152726) and used it as a subtle background. I colored a length of White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend for the bow.

Handcrafted card using the Quiet Meadow bundle

Pansy Patch Bundle

The last two cards I want to share with you are created with the Pansy Patch Bundle (155674). The first one uses one of the Pansy Petals designer series papers (155807) and stamped flowers die cut with the dies. Your creativity knows no limits when it comes to combining colors for these cheerful pansies. My second card features the dies to create three dimensions to the flowers. I used one of the Scalloped Contours dies (158356) to cut out a piece of the Pansy Petals designer series papers.

Handcrafted card using the Pansy Patch Bundle
Handcrafted card using the Pansy dies

I hope you have enjoyed seeing these cards and that they will inspire you to buy a couple of the bundles today while they are on sale. Check out the sale ones here! I appreciate you ordering from me.

Sparkle of the Season Thanksgiving

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handmade Thanksgiving card using the Sparkle of the Season bundle

I created this Sparkle of the Season Thanksgiving card for the people on our church’s Care Call list. The details were a little fussy for making 15 cards but I did get them all done this weekend along with having a wonderful time at OnStage at Home.

To save time and avoid getting adhesive on my hands, I used our adhesive sheets until I ran out. Then I had the bright idea of running the wreaths through the Xyron machine to put adhesive on the back of them. Big mistake!!! Oh boy was that a big mistake. When I pulled them off the sheet with the adhesive, they got all out of shape and the adhesive caused parts to stick to each other. What a mess. I pushed through and did get them down onto the card fronts with a fair semblance of a round wreath. However there was adhesive everywhere! On my fingers and on the cardstock between the parts of the wreath. I solved the problem by spraying alcohol on the wreath and wiping the excess adhesive off with a paper towel. Yes…you can do that. The alcohol evaporates and leaves no mark.

In addition to the dies in the Sparkle of the Season bundle, I used the wheat die from the Harvest dies, a label from the Seasonal Labels dies, and the Stitched Greenery die for the background.

Supplies Used for the Sparkle of the Season Thanksgiving

  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • Basic White Cardstock 5 1ç4: x 4: for inside of card, scrap for label
  • Cardstock Scraps of Cinnamon Cider, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Crushed Curry
  • Sparkle of the Season Bundle
  • A Wish for Everything stamp set for greeting
  • Stitched Greenery Die
  • Seasonal Labels Die
  • Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine (retired)
  • Order the supplies to make this card here. You can delete product you already have from the shopping cart.

This Sparkle fo the Season Thanksgiving card uses a lot of different colors of cardstock. Luckily for you, Stampin; Up¡ is having a big Seasonal Sale on inks, cardstock and dies November 16 – 18. The cardstock is 10% off, the ink pads are 15% off and the dies are 20% off. This is a great time to stock up. To order, just click on the Shop Now button in the upper right corner.

Last Day to Order For SAB

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Image is the Sale-a-bration banner

Today’s the last day to order for SAB. I don’t want you to miss out! For every $50 in product you purchase, you can choose from an exciting variety of products all for FREE! You can order from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog and the July – December Mini Catalog to reach the $50 total. But the order must be in today to qualify!

Last Day to Order These Products Available with $50 order

There are three designer series papers that are exclusive to this SAB that coordinate with items in the two catalogs I mentioned above. Penguin Playmates Designer Series Papers (158420) coordinates with the Penguin Place Bundle (156789) in the mini catalog. Beautiful black and white Beautifully Penned Designer Series Paper (156630) gives you a chance to add your own coloring that coordinates with the Hand-Penned Petals Bundle (155492) in the annual catalog. Finally, Peaceful Prints Designer Series Papers (156628) coordinates with the Peaceful Deer bundle (156391) in the mini catalog. One of the designs in the Peaceful Prints has a deer image you can punch out with the Deer Builder punch.

There are also three stamp sets in the $50 order category. Feels Like Home (156607) is a beautiful line drawing of a front door with a bicycle parked in front of it. This stamp set begs to be colored. There is a Textures & Frames stamp set (156616) which has bold images of circles, lines, and rectangles. Finally, there is the darling Counting Sheep stamp set (156591) with three sheep and a couple of greetings. To make this set even better, for another $50 you can get Sheep Dies (156600) to cut the sheep out. These dies include three for the sheep, a balloon, fence, cloud shapes, sun, pennant, and party hat.

$100 Order

You can get any two of the above items, Summer Shadows Dies (156618) which coordinate with the Shaded Summer Stamp Set (155783) in the Annual Catalog or the beautiful DisiNKtive Delicate Dahlias stamp set (156601). This set is a two-step stamp set. There is an outline stamp to stamp details on the solid stamp. That’s the two-step process. You stamp the solid stamp first and then the outline one on top to define the edges of the petals. However, the solid stamp is a disINKtive stamp that gives beautiful shading with just one application of ink. It’s so beautiful by itself.

So… it’s the last day to order for SAB. It’s your last chance to get some of these wonderful products. Click here to view them and place your order.