STAMPIN' UP! 2013 RETIREMENT LISTS ARE HERE...

Get your hankies ready!  Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone!  The retired accessories won't stay around for long--these items are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so be sure to get your orders in early!  There are some BIG discounts up to 60% off, so be sure to check out the amazing savings!

Retiring Lists

• Retiring Stamps (Available April 24-June 3, 2013)
  •  PDF 2013 Stamp Set Retirement List
    
  •  Sortable Excel 2013 Stamp Sets Retirement File
• Retiring Accessories (Available April 24-June 3, 2013, or while supplies last) 
  •  PDF 2013 Accessories Retirement List
  •  Sortable Excel 2013 Accessories Retirement File

SHOP RETIRING PRODUCTS NOW!

Wood-mount Stamps	Clear-mount Stamps	Wheel Stamps	Accessories
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MUST-HAVE RETIRING ACCESSORIES

There are so many FANTASTIC products that are leaving us that will not be replaced in the upcoming catalog!  Here is a list of some of the things I CANNOT live without and STRONGLY suggest that you should consider purchasing:

• Shimmer Paints - I use the fabulous Shimmer Mist using Frost or Champagne Shimmer Paint on MANY of my cards and will continue to do so - buying at least 10 of each
• ALL the Punches - I cannot stress this enough - every year after retirement, people beg for the retired punches!
• Craft & Rubber Scissors - ok, we don't have to cut our stamps anymore, but these are my go-to crafting scissors and I cannot go without
• Color Spritzer Tool - I use this ALL the time!
• Tabletop Paper Trimmer - HORRIFYING!! - I am buying a backup
• Sanding Blocks - ok, maybe I'm a little type A, but I use these all the time!
• Fancy Favor Die - my all-time favorite Big Shot Die!
• Flower Folds Die
• Petite Pocket Die
• Scallop Squares Duo Die
• Candy Wrapper Die
• Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit 
• Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
• Black Craft Ink Pad & Refill

Things to Remember:

• Orders can be placed on a customer order, workshop order, or in my online store.
• Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last.
  • The accessories list will be updated each business day by 4:00 PM (MT) with availability information.
• Order deadlines:  Monday, June 3, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

DO YOU DREAM IN COLOR? Check Out SU!'s NEW Color Refresh!

Announcing Stampin' Up!'s Color Refresh!  I love color and I know that you do too!  Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer.  It's important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends, so I am thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now?  In 2010, Stampin' Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every 3-5 years to keep our colors on trend.  Well it has been three years and we are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  We are welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning today, April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.  This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period.  Stampin' Up! has tried to anticipate increased demand based on historical sales information from previous color transitions.  However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone, so PLEASE be sure to get your favorites NOW before they are gone!

And, just in time, there is FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING APRIL 6-8!  No minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online store) in the US only!  More info HERE.

Here is a video on the new Color Refresh 2013 with Carrie Cudney:



If seeing this post via email, please CLICK HERE to see the video!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING THIS WEEKEND APRIL 6 - 8!

APRIL 6 - 8

I am so excited to let you know that Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING April 6-8!  Amazing Offer!  There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online store) in the US only, but excludes expedited orders.

If you haven't ordered from me in a while, jump on the chance to get something this weekend and enjoy the FREE shipping!  And yes, your orders still qualify for Stampin' Rewards and my Loyalty Rewards program!

While shopping, don't miss out on these:

 Clearance Rack

NEW This and That Journal and accessories

NEW Spring Surprise bundle
NEW Photopolymer Stamp Set

Sent With Love bundle - ends April 30

Free shipping starts: Saturday, April 6, 2013; 12:00 AM (MT)
Submit orders by: Monday, April 8, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

WATERCOLOR WONDER CRAYONS & WATERCOLOR PENCILS DISCONTINUED...

Due to unforeseen problems with Stampin' Up!'s supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, they have decided to discontinue these two products.  Watercolor Pencils (#101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (#119804), which have been on the Backorder Report for about a week, will no longer be available, effective immediately.  If your order has not been shipped due to its status in backorder, they will not be able to fill it.  Stampin' Up! will soon begin processing refunds for these items.  Keep in mind that it may take a few days to see the reimbursement in your account.

Now for the good news!  We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order.  The Subtles (#119802), Neutrals (#119805), and Regals (#119803) Collections are only available while supplies last.  Get 'em before they're gone!  You don't want to miss out on these!  They are among my favorite watercoloring materials and I am so sad to see them go!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

PETITE CURLY LABEL PUNCH AVAILABLE NOW...

The Petite Curly Label Punch that you saw in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is now available for purchase!  You can buy it through May 31, and then it will be available in the new 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Petite Curly Label Punch (#129405, $12.95)
Punched image is 3/4" x 3/4" and coordinates with the 2013 spring catalog’s Ciao, Baby! Stamp Set.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

BEST OF 25 YEARS: New Best of Butterflies Stamp Set...

The new Best of 25 Years Stamp Set, Best of Butterflies, goes live today!  It includes an adorable new Butterfly image that coordinates with our Elegant Butterfly Punch (#127526).  Did you know that every year Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico, and that the migration might span multiple generations of butterflies?  Of course, you can just stamp a butterfly from the Best of Butterflies Stamp Set on a card and mail it ANYWHERE in the WORLD!

Check out the Best of Flowers stamp set in 

my Online Store!

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release—one set per month—during 2013.  Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!  Check back every month this year for a new "Best of" stamp set.

Be sure to keep the 25-year proof of purchase sticker included with every "Best of" set.  Once you collect stickers from six "Best of sets", adhere them to your collectors card and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Things to Remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95. 
• While we are releasing just one "Best of" stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the "Best of" sets will be available until March 31, 2014. 
• All "Best of" stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 
• Collectors cards for free stamp set must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

INTRODUCING PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETS...

Stampin' Up! has searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping.  And we've found it!  We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps!  Our new top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other!  Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• Photopolymer sets are a great value!  We can fit more images in a set so you'll get more stamps for a low price than you do with wood-mount or clear-mount!  That means you can buy a set even if you only love a couple of the images.
• They are clearly a great choice!  I could go on, but I'll let you try them for yourself.

Check out the Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set in my Online Store!

The Fine Print

• Photopolymer stamps will be offered on a trial basis. Based on popularity, we hope to release more photopolymer stamp sets over the coming months. At this time we don't plan on offering a line of photopolymer sets as expansive as our wood-mount and clear-mount lines.
• Available on all order types beginning March 1, 2013. 
• Not available in wood-mount or clear-mount.  
• All photopolymer will be packaged in cello bag w/insert, but don't forget you can store them in our clear cases.

Here is a fun (although not too informative) video about the Photopolymer stamps.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

BEST OF 25 YEARS: New Best of Flowers Stamp Set...

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release—one set per month—during 2013.  Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

This month's new set is Best of Flowers and includes an adorable new Daisy image that coordinates with our 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch (#127811).  Check back every month this year for a new "Best of" stamp set.

Check out the Best of Flowers stamp set in 

my Online Store!

Be sure to keep the 25-year proof of purchase sticker included with every "Best of" set.  Once you collect stickers from six "Best of sets", adhere them to your collectors card and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Things to Remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95. 
• While we are releasing just one "Best of" stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the "Best of" sets will be available until March 31, 2014. 
• All "Best of" stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 
• Collectors cards for free stamp set must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

TECHNIQUE THURSDAY; Chalkboard Valentine...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love is in the air today!  I would like to wish my family, friends and customers all around the country a magical day filled with love.  Know that you are loved and appreciated by me each and every day!

Since it is Thursday, I thought I would share a chalkboard card from my Technique Thursday class.  I kept it very simple and focused on the technique.  It is more of a "love" card since there is no mention of V-Day.  That way it can be used for many occasions for someone you love–just add a sentiment appropriate for the occasion to the inside!  A free mini tutorial for the chalkboard technique follows the supply list.  Enjoy!

Each image is from a different stamp set.  I have listed them all below in clockwise order beginning from the top sentiment "There's Only One You" from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog (FREE with a $50 purchase).  Click HERE for more information!

LET'S CHALK LOVE! SUPPLY LIST:

• Stamp Sets – Vintage Verses (W#129633, C#29636 FREE with $50 purchase), Field Flowers (W#122760 $24.95, C#122762 $17.95), Hearts A Flutter (W#129249 $25.95, C#129252 $18.95), Loving Thoughts (W#125843 $29.95, C#125845 $23.95), Seasonal Sayings (W#128006 $22.95, C#128009 $16.95)
• Card Stock – Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
• Ink – VersaMark, Whisper White Craft
• Accessories – Watercolor Pencils (#101879, $19.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

CHALKBOARD TECHNIQUE DIRECTIONS:

1. Stamp images with VersaMark ink on to black card stock and heat emboss with white embossing powder. 
2. Add “chalk dust” by using a sponge or soft cloth to pick up a little white craft ink from the pad and gently rub the card stock where you might naturally see eraser marks. 
3. Use a white colored pencil to add hand-drawn details like a border, lines, shadowing and fun doodles to the chalkboard. 
4. Optional: To add a realistic touch, stamp all of the sentiments again with white craft ink—shifting the design slightly to create a "shadow" effect. Allow to dry. 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!