YOU'LL "FLIP" OVER OUR NEW THINLIT CARD DIES!...

They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create.  Not anymore!  Our amazing new Thinlits™ Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.  These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just for flip cards.  Available beginning today!

The Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.  It coordinates with:

• Happy Day Stamp Set (W#130294, C#130297)

The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces.  It coordinates with:

• Worth the Wait Stamp (W#131091)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (W#131088)

Card base: Unfolded: 6"x 5-1/2" | Folded: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
133479	$32.95	Label Card Thinlits Die
133480	$32.95	Circle Card Thinlits Die

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (W#131931, C#130733 ) 
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (W#131341, C#131344 ) 
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (W#130330, C#130333 )
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (W#130324, C#130327 ) 

Check out this video which shows you how they work and gives you several great project ideas as well!

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!

NEW UNDEFINED STAMP CARVING KIT - MAKE YOUR OWN STAMPS!...

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch you’d like to have as a stamp. Well now you can!  Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line that makes it easy to express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you've carved all on your own!  You define the rubber stamp any way you want.

When you carve your very own stamp, you have will have an entirely new and different creative experience.  And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!

Stamp Carving Kit includes:

•  2 carving tools
•  3" x 4" rubber
•  3" x 4" foam
•  4 wood blocks (various sizes)
•  1 Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker
•  3 postcards
•  Instruction sheet
•  Stamp image templates

Refill Kit includes:

•  3" x 4" rubber
•  3" x 4" foam
•  4 wood blocks (various sizes)
•  Instruction sheet

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
133402	$19.95	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit
134808	$9.95	Undefined Refill Kit
124236	$10.95	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*

Check out the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit in my Online Store.

TIP:  Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam (#124236, $10.95/2) to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

How exactly do you carve a stamp?  Watch this video for a tutorial.

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!

JOIN MY STAMPIN' UP! TEAM & PICK A FREE PROJECT KIT!...

You’ll get to pick a FREE project kit in addition to your starter kit when you join Stampin’ Up! between July 15 and August 31!

ITEM	KIT DESCRIPTION	VALUE
133507  132698	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit &  Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	$29.90
133507 132697	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit &  Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	$29.90
133463	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	$19.95
131371 131372	Tag a Bag Bundle & Tag a Box Bundle	$22.45

The best part is that the Starter Kit is completely customizable and only costs $99!  Your Starter Kit includes:

• YOUR CHOICE of up to $125 of ANY Stampin' Up! products—stamps, accessories, tools, digital downloads, and more!
• A Business Supplies Pack ($65 value)
• FREE shipping ($12.50 value)
• FREE Project Kit of your choice (see above chart - up to $29.90 value)

Test-drive FULL Stampin' Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts through December 31, 2013 with NO further obligation including the following:

• Enjoy a 20-40% discount on all your Stampin' Up! products and be the first to see and order new products (like Holiday catalog products for preorder NOW)!
• Earn FREE stamps, cash & product awards, incentive trips and awards!!! 
• Access to an exclusive online stamping community where you can interact with 30,000+ demonstrators around the world and find tens of thousands of project ideas.
• Attend Stampin' Up! regional or national events to get together and stamp and forge new friendships!
• Receive the exclusive bimonthly Stampin' Success magazine full of exciting projects, new techniques and information.
• Access to the demonstrator website with fabulous video tutorials, online extras and projects.
• And so much MORE!

Don't let this incredible opportunity pass you by!  I welcome both hobby stampers and business-minded demonstrators to my no-pressure group and I'd love to have you join my nationwide team!!! This offer expires Saturday, August 31, 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!

NEW COLOR INDIVIDUAL MARKERS & MARKER BOX CHART NOW AVAILABLE...

In the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit (#130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack available through May 31, 2014.  Now, we've sweetened the deal!

For a limited time, through October 31, you can buy markers in our new colors individually -- for those who already had some of the previous In Color markers!  Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit  Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry,   Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky,   Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

And if you already had some of the new color markers that were previous In Colors and are only purchasing the individual markers, you may want to update the chart on your marker box.  I have made a template that you can print out and adhere over the old chart on your marker box.  I have mine in alphabetical order with the In Colors separate on the top row.

You can get your own copy HERE for FREE!  This template may be printed out for PERSONAL USE ONLY!  It may not be printed out for others, sold or posted on blogs, websites or facebook, etc.  Please refer others to my website to print out their own template.  Thank you for honoring my copyright!

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!

NEW WILD OVER WASHI CLASS & BUNDLE...

Stampin’ Up! has two new Washi Tape packages, and you can receive them before anyone else when you order our What to Washi Bundle!

Originating in Japan, Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick and easy way to add color, texture, and appeal to any project in seconds. Or create accents and images, backgrounds and embellishments, all without additional adhesives.

Our new What to Washi class offers tons of Washi wisdom and includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there!   With What to Washi, you will explore a myriad of Washi options that provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures.  Divided into seven PDF documents, this class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects.

WHAT TO WASHI CLASS  (#134742, $14.95)
The following topics are covered in the class:

• The Washi Basics
• Washi-The Next Step
• Above and Beyond
• Sharing Washi with Others
• Memory Keeping
• Storage
• Only the Beginning. . . 

And wait, there's more! This class is also being offered as part of the What to Washi Bundle!

WHAT TO WASHI BUNDLE  (#134743, $36.95)
When you order this exclusive What to Washi Bundle, you’ll receive the following:

•  WHAT TO WASHI ONLINE CLASS (seven sections that feature more than 30 projects with complete instructions and full-color photos, invaluable step outs and tips, and two instructional videos - see above)
• ALL FOUR OF STAMPIN’ UP!’S EXCLUSIVE WASHI TAPE (a total of 12 Washi Tape rolls), including the new Witches Brew and Season of Style, which are not available to purchase individually until August 1. 
• What to Washi Class
• Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
• Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape
• Season of Style Designer Washi Tape
• Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape
• A PACKAGE OF NOTE CARDS AND ENVELOPES (20 cards and envelopes; 5” x3-1/2”) 

All for only $36.95—a savings of $3.75!  Order the bundle and receive everything you need to go Wild Over Washi!  This bundle is available through January 2, 2014.

Instructions for downloading your class:
PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

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!

NEW SPONGE DAUBER CASES & TEMPLATES NOW AVAILABLE...

NEW Updated Dauber Cases Available

Sorry for the delay in releasing the updated Dauber Templates.  I didn't finish them until the day before I left on my two week vacation to Massachusetts.  They are now available though!  Here are the different options for the templates and cases that you can choose from:

DAUBER CASES INCLUDE:

• One Dauber Case /  Box -- see available case types below
• Design top, as pictured, and label grid on the inside top (these two attached with temporary adhesive so that you can change the top, if desired) and the individual labels on the inside bottom (permanent adhesive).  
• Top grid covered by clear window sheet to prevent ink from getting on it.
• 40 Sponge Daubers and the color labels for them (for you to attach).
• Cost:  $57 plus shipping (unless local pickup)

TYPES OF CASES AVAILABLE:
STAMPIN' UP:

• Core Colors.  These are available with grids in three different orders: 
• ROYGBIV Order (rainbow)
• Stampin' Up! Color Collection Order
• Alphabetical Order
• Plus versions of all three orders with Colored Top Grids (see example below)
• In Colors, etc. (beginning with 2010-2012 colors)
• ROYGBIV Order
• Alphabetical Order
• Alphabetical Order with Shimmer Paints 
• Alphabetical Order with & without Shimmer Paints and Colored Top Grids
• Retired Colors with 40 colors retired in June 2010 & 2013.
• Alphabetical Order
• Alphabetical Order with Colored Top Grids

CLOSE TO MY HEART:

• Close To My Heart Color Palette available in two orders: 
• CTMH Color Colletions
• Alphabetical Order
• Close To My Heart Retired Colors (Alphabetical)

SHIPPING INFO:

Cost is $57.00 plus shipping ($5.50 for one case or $11.30 for two to six cases).  Insurance against loss or damage is optional, but recommended as the case is a tight fit and plastic.  As of July 29, USPS is giving $50 insurance for free.  If you want the full cost of the product covered, you can pay as follows ($2.60 for one cases, $3.30 for two or three cases). 

The Dauber Cases are basically the cost of the items only with no charge for my time in assembling and processing them or PayPal fees.  No cases will be sold individually.

If you are interested in purchasing a Dauber Case, please email me with the following information:

1. Type of case(s) you are interested in (including grid order selection)
2. Whether you would like insurance against loss or damage or not
3. Your PayPal email address
4. Confirm that you are a US resident

I will then send you a PayPal invoice and upon payment order your sponge daubers.

*U.S. Residents only as Stampin' Up! does not permit shipping over international borders.

DAUBER CASE TEMPLATES

PLEASE NOTE:  All templates may be printed out for PERSONAL USE ONLY!  They may not be copied, shared with others (via link, file or print), rewritten, sold individually, gifted or put in dauber boxes for resale.  PLEASE respect my copyright on these templates and refer others to my website to purchase their own.  I feel I priced them very reasonably to allow others to purchase the template themselves.

STAMPIN' UP!

For those in Canada, etc. or demonstrators who already have their own case, you can purchase the templates for the Dauber Case inserts and the Dauber Labels.  The templates have been updated with the Stampin' Up! 2013 Color Refresh and the 2013-2015 In Colors as well as new Colored Top Grids.  Included are three documents: 

• PDF with 18 pages of box templates - all the grids offered above plus the two styles of design tops and instructions.  
• Dauber Current Color Labels (current, in colors and retired that you can print on your own return address labels to apply to your daubers.  
• NEW colored top grids are here!

All this for ONLY $5!  Click the PayPal link below to purchase your very own templates.

FYI:  There is no reduced update fee as I had to totally redo every page of the templates due to the Color Refresh and addition of Colored Top Grids. 

CLOSE TO MY HEART

The Close To My Heart Templates include:

• PDF (5 pages) with the 3 grids offered above for Dauber Cases plus the design tops and instructions.
• PDF with Dauber Color Labels that you can print on your own return address labels to apply to your daubers.

All this for ONLY $4!  Click the PayPal link below to purchase your very own templates.

Upon payment receipt, I will send you the files via email - usually within 24 hours.  If you have not received them after 48 hours or if you have any questions, please email me or give me a call as I may not have received the payment notification.  Thanks!

BUY 3 GET 1 FREE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER...

Collect a paper stash for every creative mood and project!  Feeling cool and eclectic?  Check ☑!  Need something BOLD that’ll POP?  We’ve got you covered!

During our limited-time offer, buy three of your favorite packs of Designer Series Paper and then choose one for FREE — so your paper stash will be ready for any mood that hits.

Check out the selected Designer Series Paper 
in my Online Store!

The Fine Print:

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
  • Designer Series Paper Stacks
  • Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits
• To get your free DSP, enter it in your order separately from the three packs you're paying for.  For example, if you want four packs of the same type of paper, put in the three you're paying for and enter the fourth as a separate item.
• Orders may be placed on any type of order (workshop, customer, or online).
• No limits.  Order six?  You'll get two for free.  Nine?  You'll get three for free!
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154 OR see them online HERE.
• Order deadlines:  Wednesday, July 31, 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!

BEST OF 25 YEARS: Best of Shelli Stamp Set...

Who better to pick a “Best of” stamp set than the person who helped start Stampin’ Up! out of her garage 25 years ago?  Shelli Gardner, our CEO and Cofounder picked her favorite stamp images from the past 25 years and helped combine them into a single set just for you!  Even better, this set includes a never-before-seen flourish image (love it!), and the flower image coordinates perfectly with the 3/4” Circle Punch (#119873). 

Check out the Best of Greetings 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.  View all the Best of Stamp Sets HERE.

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!

DAUBER CASE OPINIONS NEEDED!...

New Dauber Case Templates are coming!  I have finished most of them.  And I have expanded the offerings by adding new colored grid options to the templates!  See the pic at left.

However, I am in a bit of a quandary as to how to finish the In Color, etc. Grids and my indecision is delaying the template releases.  Many of the In Colors have moved to the Core Colors including all of the 11-13 except Lucky Limeade.  Plus the Shimmer Paints have retired. 

So I am asking everyone for their opinions on how they should be done.  Should I remove the Shimmer Paints or leave them in for another year for those who still have them?  Should I remove the In Colors that moved to Core Colors - especially 11-13?  This would leave a lot more blank room for future years.  I could move Lucky Limeade to the "Other" row as there is one blank space there as (shown where it could go on the right of this grid).  The grids currently begin with 10-12 In Colors. 

Please share in the comments section or email me at YourStampTeacher@gmail.com.  I would LOVE to hear your opinions!

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!

TOOL TIP TUESDAY: 2013-2014 RGB & HEX Color Code Charts...

Update:  The broken link for the Hex Codes has been fixed!  Also, both files have been updated to create an error and for formatting.  If you downloaded before June 7, you may want to download the corrected files.  Thanks!

Today I have the files that many of you have been waiting for--the updated RGB and Hex Color Code charts for the 2013-2014 colors!  Using the official RGB codes from My Digital Studio, I have updated my custom handout with the color codes for all our exclusive Stampin' Up! colors including our brand new In Colors.

The RGB codes are great for journaling on scrapbook pages or for personalizing a sentiment for a card on your computer.  Of course, you want the colors to match the Stampin' Up!'s colors of the rest of your project!  My Digital Studio is perfect for this--which is exactly why I love it!  However, maybe you can't invest in our fabulous software just yet, but would still like to match the colors for your fonts in Microsoft Word or other software.  These codes will help you do just that.  I printed mine out and put them in a sheet protector as I use them constantly!  I hope you find it as useful as I do!

Download the RGB code chart by clicking the picture on the left or here:  Marie's SU! RGB Color Codes

Please note that when you view the documents in google, the colors may appear "off".  However when you save it as a copy on your own computer and print it off, they should look fine.

The HEX Color Codes are used for HTML to match the exclusive Stampin' Up! colors on websites, emails, etc.  They are primarily useful for demonstrators which are among many of my readers.  Enjoy! 

Download the HEX Codes Chart by clicking the picture at the left or here:  Marie's SU! HEX Color Codes

Please Note:  Demonstrators, please give credit where it is due for the work that went into these handouts.  You may print the copyrighted handouts to share with downline or customers in it's entirety, including my name and contact info, or not at all.  Sorry to have to emphasize that, but I am having a lot of trouble with my work, photos, files, etc., showing up on other blogs with no credit given.  Thanks for understanding!

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!