Stampin Success Jan-Feb 2014 by Aminam

JAN/FEB 2014

Many of you know that the past few months have been quite an adventure for me as I have recovered from a serious horse riding accident. Thankfully, my recovery has been amazing, and I expect by the time you read this, I’ll be almost back to normal . . . whatever normal is. (smile) Among the many, many things I’ve learned (or re-learned) through this experience is how wonderful it feels when people reach out, sharing love and encouragement and support. During the past several months, I have received literally hundreds of cards and gifts from around the world, letting me know I was in people’s thoughts and prayers. The power I felt from this sharing was huge! I read every single one. How could I not? Each one lifted me up and made me feel special.

During the first few weeks of my accident, Sterling wrote a few times on my blog, and one of the things he did (without my knowledge) was invite demonstrators to share Stampin’ Up! with others. He knows of my deep belief that what we do at Stampin’ Up! matters, that we can truly make a difference, and he knew that few things would cheer me up more than to hear that demonstrators were doing exactly that. Our Statement of the Heart is so much more than simply words to me—I’ve seen those words transformed into action and seen the difference we make. Thank you for believing with me!

Some cards had been personalized for the situation (more than one had a horse on it!) or to represent the person who sent it. Many cards and gifts had been signed by groups of people, either entire departments at Stampin’ Up!® or downlines or groups of demonstrators and customers. I noticed that several people sent more than one card, wanting to continue to send well wishes my way. The creativity in that pile of cards and gifts was

Shelli’s Message

»See project ideas and read more from Shelli on her blog at soshelli.com.

inspiring alone, not to mention what I felt as I read the messages and scriptures and words of encouragement. There is no doubt in my mind that I was strengthened by the love you all shared.

calendar 2014 occasions catalog sales period Sale-A-Bration (begins January 28)

2013–2014 annual catalog sales period

january 1

N ew Year’s Day; Stampin’ Up! offices closed

2 2 013 holiday catalog sales period ends 3 2 014 occasions catalog sales period begins

9–11

Leadership 2014

10 W ho Is in Pending report now

COVER CREATIONS

28 Sale-A-Bration begins

available; begin preparing for February workshops

31 Last business day of the month

february

10 Who Is Not Meeting Quarterly Sales

Minimums report now available; begin preparing for March workshops

arch/April 2014 Stampin’ Success M now online

14 Valentine’s Day 17

Presidents’ Day (US); Stampin’ Up! offices closed

»make it happen 28 Last business day of the month

•M ake an effort to meet new customers. Check out our article on page 14, “Happy New Year—Happy New Customers.” • It’s Sale-A-Bration time! That means lots of partying for you. Read “Sale-A-Brate What You Do” (page 18) and prepare for this exciting time of year. We’ve got a few changes in store.

tray chic

CASEING

STEP IT UP

WOW

keep it fresh

TECHNIQUE undefined

watercolor wonder

absolutely smitten

WOW

STAMPS

sale-a-brate what you do

big memories little album

BUSINESS

FEATURE

a whole lot of love

BUSINESS

sweet occasions

MY DIGITAL STUDIO

FEATURE

PRODUCT tag toppers

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

PERFORMANCE BONUSES july–september 2013

TITLE PROMOTIONS

september–october 2013

SCRAPBOOKING go natural

FEATURE

happy new year

Table of Contents

•S hare the love this Valentine’s Day. Read our valentine promotion details in “A Whole Lot of Love” on page 20 and get your customers thinking about the holiday.

DIY

»using the magazine

This magazine is a tool for you, with stamping ideas and business ideas in every issue. You’ll always find: • Stamping ideas for personal creativity and for events • Sales training • Ideas on how to share the demonstrator opportunity • Training on our products • Seasonal project ideas published early to help you prepare for your seasonal events • And much more

Make the most of this beautiful publication!

»icon guide DEMO IT!

Projects marked with this logo are excellent choices for event demonstrations. Cards can be completed in 5–8 minutes, scrapbook pages in under 15 minutes.

MAKE & TAKE Projects marked with this logo are excellent choices for event Make & Takes.

SPANISH Articles marked with this logo in the table of contents are available in Spanish on

Cover Creations

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There is so much to say; say it with our latest photopolymer stamp sets! Countless Sayings 1 (item 135895) and Countless Sayings 2 (item 135893) will never leave you hanging for words. Look at all the feelings you can express—and this is just a small sampling. These sets are available December 12.

the Spanish demonstrator website under Publicaciones>Stampin’ Success>2014>Enero.

ONLINE EXTRAS You’ll find all of our Online Extras on the demonstrator website under Publications> Stampin’ Success>2014>January.

You’ll find supplies for these projects in this month’s Online Extras.

do it

yourself tray chic

Picture frames come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and with a little creativity they can be used for so much more than photos. Why not upcycle a frame into a beautiful serving tray? That's what we like to call "tray"ding up.

Here’s how to re-create this tray. 1 . Take a frame off your wall or buy one. Your local thrift store can be a great resource for old frames with classic detail.

2. Paint the frame your desired color. Our artist chose white so that the Designer Series Paper could easily be switched out to coordinate with home décor, holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.

3. C ut your favorite Designer Series Paper down to size and insert it under the glass.

4. Add metal handles with a strong bonding agent like E-6000 glue. Allow adequate time to set.

Here are some other ways to use this DIY tray to serve up some fun: • D eliver treats to your neighbor. • S erve tea or lemonade at brunch. • G ive it as a house-warming gift.

tray

• Place it on your coffee table for drinks.

Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper; frame; white spray paint; metal handles; E-6000 glue

• S erve cupcakes at birthday parties. • Use it as a jewelry and lotion holder on your bathroom countertop. •H ang it on your wall and tie a banner or a wreath to the handles.

Geometrical Stamp Set; Strawberry Slush and Whisper White Cardstock; Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper; Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, and Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pads®; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Basic Metal Buttons; Triangle Punch

flower, vase, and cupcake Bermuda Bay and Strawberry Slush Cardstock; Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper; White Tea Lace Paper Doilies; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Big Shot™; Spiral Flower Originals™ Die; vase; wire; cupcake

DIY

• Switch out the paper and display seasonal and holiday décor on top.

cheer up buttercup card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")

CASEing

CASE (kās) v. Copy And Share Everything In the world of papercrafting, there is no shame in copying; in fact, we encourage it! CASEing is an easy way to come up with a project quickly, and there’s more than one way to CASE. You can copy a project exactly, or you can switch out some of the elements to adapt it for different needs. First of all, don’t fret over the word “copy” or let it make you feel like you’re not being creative. Remember, you still have lots of fun choices. What will you copy? Will it be the color palette, the placement of the elements, the style, the techniques? In the new Thank You card, our artist decided to copy the strong design elements and placement—then made a few of her own choices. Let’s talk about what was changed: •C olors. Our artist chose more contrasting colors for her card which gives the card a completely new look and feel. Now, the new card is perfect for anyone—a coworker, a brother, or even Dad. •S tamps. See how our artist’s choice of a different “Thank You” stamp gives the card a unique style that coordinates perfectly with its new background—a geometric design. • Accessories. Our artist replaced the Linen Thread with Baker’s Twine, ribbon with washi tape, and the doily with a starburst circle. Different accessories = different style.

So, say “Thank you” in a new way with a completely new card. The message is still the same, but the card is completely unique. doily thank you card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set; Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin’ Around® Wheel; Pumpkin Pie, Summer Starfruit, and Very Vanilla Cardstock; Coastal Cabana and Midnight Muse Classic Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark® Pad; Clear Stampin’ Emboss® Powder; Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon; Linen Thread; Tea Lace Paper Doilies; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; watercolor brush; hole punch

starburst thank you card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") Says It All Stamp Set; Gumball Green, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, and Whisper White Cardstock; 2012–2014 In Color® Designer Series Paper Stack; Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape; Gumball Green, Soft Sky, and Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pads; Brights Stampin’ Write® Markers; Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine; Essentials Wooden Elements; Envelope Punch Board; Angled Tag Topper Punch; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Big Shot; Starburst Framelits™ Dies; Arrows Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

»Create a unique envelope for your card. Use

CASEing

the new Envelope Punch Board! Find out more under Products>Envelope Punch Board on the demonstrator website.

»You’ll find the Doily Thank You card on

page 105 in the 2013–2014 annual catalog.

step it up

SIMPLE CHANGES. ANY PROJECT. ANY STAMPER.

So Fun, So Easy Take a basic design, make a few changes, and presto—you’ve just stepped up your project!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Add sequins for metallic flair. 2. A dd splashes of color for a watercolor look.

3. Add a tag for a finishing touch. Simple to Sensational Our simple Hello card shows just how beautiful a simple card can be. Make sure your customers know that it’s just as easy to take a few more minutes, add a few more touches, and they’ll turn simple into sensational! Let’s talk about how it’s done.

Make It Metallic Our first step-up took a few minutes (really, it did). We took a few sequins from our new Gold Sequin Trim and added them to the card front. This gives the card a metallic shine without

overpowering it. The gold shine also complements the watercolor wash of the card’s background like a dream.

Drops of Ink We didn’t stop stepping up our card with a few sequins. For our next step-up, we wanted to add a bit of watercolor to the metal sequins for a trendy look. With Aqua Painter in hand and a few drops of Crisp Cantaloupe ink, we’ve succeeded without a lot of fuss.

Finish with a Tag Our final step-up was a cinch! We cut a tag with the tag die in the Chalk Talk Framelits Dies using our Big Shot. This tag gives our card that finished, professional look that every card begs for. The tag die even cuts the hole to tie a bit of twine to the card—so fun! No doubt that just a few additions will transform a simple card into a stepped-up masterpiece!

Dazzle ‘em with sequins! See how we stepped up our simple card with a few sequins from our Gold Sequin Trim (item 132983). hello card (5" x 3-1/2") Simply Celebrate Stamp Set; Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White Cardstock; Watercolor Wonder Designer Notecards & Envelopes; Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad; Neutrals Designer Buttons; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Petite Petals Punch

hello card (step it up) (5" x 3-1/2") Simply Celebrate Stamp Set; Crisp Cantaloupe and Whisper White Cardstock; Brights Designer Series Paper Stack; Watercolor Wonder Designer Notecards & Envelopes; Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad; Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Ink® Refill; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Gold Sequin Trim; Neutrals Designer Buttons; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter®; Petite Petals Punch; Big Shot; Chalk Talk Framelits Dies

Step It Up

keep it fresh

Welcome to your party this month! In this article you’ll find one project to demonstrate, one to share as a Make & Take, and one to give as a hostess gift. Feel free to change things up, but you’ll find everything you need for your next round of parties on these two pages. Keeping customers and party guests coming back for more is easy when you keep your projects fresh and trendy. Our projects this month take advantage of the color and style coordination of the exciting Retro Fresh suite of products. This suite features the unique color palette of Tangerine Tango, Coastal Cabana, So Saffron, and Baked Brown Sugar mixed with a fun retro photo style, arrow shapes, and so much more. Let this suite take center stage at your next party!

you & me page (12" x 12") (hostess gift) Hip Notes Stamp Set; Make Note This and That Rotary Stamp; Whisper White Cardstock, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper; Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pads; Coastal Cabana, So Saffron, and Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills; Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker; Gold Sequin Trim; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Hung Up Cute Clips; Essentials Wooden Elements; Aqua Painter; Paper-Piercing Tool; Stampin’ Spritzer; Big Shot; On Film Framelits Dies; needle; rubbing alcohol; sewing machine and thread

this and that journal Make Note This and That Rotary Stamp; Retro Fresh Designer Journaling Tags; Retro Fresh This and That Designer Stickers; Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape; Retro Fresh This and That Journal; Jet Black StazOn® Pad; Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker; Hung Up Cute Clips

»To create the stitched arrows on our page, we used an arrow from

Peachy Keen Stamp Set; Whisper White Cardstock; Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper; Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape; Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad; So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill; Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Essentials Wooden Elements; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter; Big Shot; On Film Framelits Dies

Take a look at our Hello card. Notice how a few strips of the Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape, with perfectly imperfect edges, give this card a fresh background that anyone could create. Since the color coordination in the tape is already decided for you, it makes choosing the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper for your frame so easy.

A Beautiful Page Another way to show off at your party is by sharing a beautiful page with your hostess. This page will tell her just how much you appreciate her— and all she will have to contribute is a photo of her own. Again, the colors and products from the Retro Fresh suite make coordination choices easy to make. Our artist enjoyed using the arrow theme throughout her page. The arrow is repeated so often in the Retro Fresh suite that you and your customers will find it easy to use, too.

A Retro Journal And of course we have a journal featuring the Retro Fresh This and That products. Show your customers these products offer everything they need to create a fun journal in minutes instead of hours! As you demonstrate, tell them, “I love the Retro Fresh This and That Journal and coordinating products because they make it easy for me to create a fresh, cute journal without it taking a lot of time. You should really give it a try to see how easy it is.” No doubt you’ll agree that the versatile products in the Retro Fresh suite will make your next papercrafting party a hit!

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our Essentials Wooden Elements as a “template.” We pierced a hole at each corner of an arrow using the Paper-Piercing Tool and then stitched our Baker’s Twine through the holes.

hello friend card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")

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8 Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 119246)

Cabana ink on a 2-5/8" x 2-1/2" piece of Whisper White Cardstock.

STEP 5. Using the Big Shot and the On Film

Framelits Dies, cut a photo frame from Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper. Use this to frame the greeting.

STEP 6. Adhere a 2-5/8" strip of Coastal

Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim to the bottom of the photo frame.

STEP 7. Adhere the photo frame to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

STEP 8. Adhere the heart and rhinestone to

48 strips of 3-5/8" Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape (133001)

the photo frame.

8 Essentials Wooden Elements hearts (item 132258)

You’ll find instructions for all three projects in this month’s Online Extras.

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If you’ve visited our customer website or Pinterest page lately, you’ve likely seen myriad stamps people have created using our Undefined Stamp Carving Kit. If you haven’t tried your hand at stamp carving yet, it’s high time you did! Re-create the thrill you felt the very first time you put rubber to ink to paper by trying this new creative experience—and then share Undefined so others can do the same! Most of your customers are sure to love stamp carving— especially those who pride themselves on individuality. Undefined will also attract new customers. With DIY so popular these days, who wouldn’t love the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind stamp? Carving stamps is easier than it sounds—even for those customers who consider themselves “artistically challenged.”

STEP 1. Using a pencil, draw

the images for your stamps on a piece of paper.

tip:

After you draw them, trace all your images onto a single 3" x 4" piece of vellum to help you make the most of the space and get more stamps from a single 3" x 4" piece of rubber.

STEP 2. Place your sketched images pencil side down on the rubber and rub the back of the paper or vellum with your fingernail (or try a Bone Folder or other tool) to transfer the images to the rubber.

STEP 3. Use the carving tools to carve your

stamps. The smaller V-shaped tool is best for fine details, while the U-shaped tool can clear away more rubber from larger areas.

tip:

Technique

Trace the blocks first so you know how big to make your images.

tip:

It’s best to rotate the rubber rather than the tool when carving curved lines.

You’ll find supplies and instructions for the Howdy card in this month’s Online Extras.

tip:

If you want to store your stamps in the Undefined Refill Kit box, there’s blank space on the front of the box to stamp your images.

tip: STEP 4. Remove the white backing

sheet from the foam, and adhere it to the back of your carved rubber. Cut out the images using craft scissors. Stamp each stamp on its wood block before mounting it so it’s easy to find the stamp you’re looking for.

We recommend Jet Black StazOn ink for stamping on the blocks.

Undefined Stamp Carving Kit • item 133402 $19.95 us/$25.95

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Undefined Stamp Carving Refill Kit • item 134808 $9.95 us/$12.95

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STEP 5. Remove the brown backing

sheet from the stamps, and adhere it to the corresponding wood blocks.

tip:

You can also mount your stamps on Clear-Mount Cling Foam (item 124236) and use them with clear blocks.

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Technique

To make carving easier, the Undefined rubber is softer than our other stamps, so be gentle when cleaning your carved stamps.

go natural

GIVE YOUR CREATIONS A NATURAL LOOK, STAMPIN’ UP! STYLE Wood and cork have been mainstays in interior design for years. Now we’ve added them to your crafting repertoire. Demonstrate these natural materials in your papercrafting projects—your customers will fall in love with the unique texture and one-of-a-kind results.

Make It Good with Wood Even unadorned, our Essentials Wooden Elements have a beautiful, natural aspect. But you can add a custom factor with our stamp imagery. Pair the wood with your favorite saying or image to make a statement that’s all about you and the project you’re making. Note: Because wood is porous, there may be a slight bleed in your stamped image if you stamp directly to the wood without first adding a base of ink or paint. You can see that on the Oh Snap card shown here. Experiment to see what look you like best.

»This is a natural wood product. Grains, knots, and

natural marks on the wood are normal and should not be considered a defect. Each one will help you create a unique accent. Put a Cork ON It Our Cork Assortment adds dimension without excessive bulk to any creation. Plus the pieces are self adhesive, finely ground (so there’s less cracking), easy to use . . . and cute! It comes with a three pack of twine and is designed to coordinate with the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, but it offers a variety of other options as well. Create cork accents in shapes you choose by stamping on the negative space and using Paper Snips to cut around the stamped image. Let your customers choose their own piece to stamp and use on a Make & Take.

» Since the cork is one of our Sale-A-Bration offerings, it’s

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easy to promote it to customers. Show this product at your parties and say, “If you add another $____ to your order, you can get this cork assortment for free! You get all these adorable self-adhesive pieces—and you can use the leftover pieces to stamp and cut embellishments of your own.” Like all of our products, our Wooden Elements and Cork Assortment are more fun when they’re shared. So go natural—put these products to use and let customers discover how great they are.

»This card is designed to be used as a scrapbooking

embellishment—or, if you don’t scrapbook, you could use this design for a card. Essentials Wooden Elements • 2014 occasions catalog • item 132258 • $4.95 us/$6.50

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oh snap card (4" x 6") Hip Notes Stamp Set; Very Vanilla Cardstock; Etcetera Designer Series Paper; Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad; Crumb Cake and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refills; Tea Lace Paper Doilies; Essentials Wooden Elements; Stampin’ Spritzer; 3/16" Corner Punch

don’t forget page (8" x 8") Perfect Pennants Stamp Set; Remember This and That Rotary Stamp; Very Vanilla Cardstock; Etcetera Designer Series Paper; Basic Gray and Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pads; Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers; Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack; Ticket Duo Punch

Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack 2014 Sale-A-Bration brochure • item 133522

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happy new year—happy new customers!

’TIS THE SEASON TO ADD A BURST OF LIGHT TO YOUR HOLIDAY PROJECTS Looking for the perfect goal for your business in 2014? How about meeting new customers?

they’ll receive everything they need to experience all that stamping has to offer!

New customers ensure consistent sales, add to your pool of potential recruits—plus give you the opportunity to find new friends. And, while jokes about unmet New Year’s resolutions abound, you’ll discover that finding new customers is one goal you can keep when you partner with Stampin’ Up!

If you haven’t talked to others about Paper Pumpkin, Stampin’ Up!’s awesome subscription kit, the new year is the time! Paper Pumpkin can help you reach out to new customers who may have a hard time attending events but who are still looking for a creative experience. And the fact that this kit arrives monthly in your customer’s mailbox means that you’ll both be enjoying Paper Pumpkin benefits throughout the year!

To help you find new customers this year, we’ve specifically designed product offerings that will appeal to newcomers who initially may be hesitant to devote time, money, and space to something they know little about. These products make exploring the world of stamping an almost effortless—yet highly rewarding—adventure!

Our expanded Simply Created™ product line is an incredible way to reach out to new customers. With everything from garlands and wreaths to albums and cards, these products offer something for everyone! And because these kits include almost everything you need to make the featured products, you may want to consider them for Make & Take or class projects as well. So this year, set your goal to reach out to the new by sharing the new—and let Stampin’ Up! help you succeed!

Our line of single stamps is ideal for new customers who aren’t familiar with stamping; they’re also the perfect option for a new stamper who may be feeling overwhelmed with all the creative possibilities.

a father is someone to look up to card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Look Up to Father and Positively Chevron Stamps; Early Espresso, Gumball Green, and Whisper White Cardstock; Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad; VersaMark Pad; Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Stampin’ Dimensionals; staple

Bring a small display board to your next event; it’s the perfect way to introduce single stamps to new customers, as well as show off the range of creative options that even a single stamp offers. All three of the projects on this

Look Up to Father

page feature single stamps, so you can see for yourself what amazing projects can be made, starting with a single stamp. With their minimal cost and variety in design, single stamps provide a simple, fun experience—and give you an easy way to introduce a newcomer to Stampin’ Up!

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Kits are another irresistible stamping option, and Stampin’ Up! has come up with several exciting new ones. These kits are designed not just to make life easier for new customers but also for you. After all, with one purchase

2014 occasions catalog item 133218 • $10.95 us/$13.95 can

» Of course, you don’t want to ignore current customers

while you search for the new. While the products and projects spotlighted here are designed with newcomers in mind, your experienced stampers are sure to love them, too! So make sure to share with them as well!

Here are a few great products to share with new customers. Be sure to host a party centered around one of these, or start a kit-focused club. Mini Memories Simply Created Album Kit • 2014 occasions catalog item 133332 • $13.95 us/$17.95 can Happenings Simply Created Card Kit • 2014 occasions catalog item 133329 • $14.95 us/$18.95 can Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit 2014 occasions catalog • item 133333 • $17.95 us/$22.95 can Springtime Hello Simply Created Garland Kit 2014 occasions catalog • item 133330 • $8.95 us/$10.95 can Paper Pumpkin • $19.95 us/$24.95 can (per month)

Blessed Easter • 2014 occasions catalog

item 133215 • $12.95 us/$15.95 can

item 133212 • $11.95 us/$14.95 can

this world is a better place card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")

wishes for a blessed easter bag

People Like You Stamp; Whisper White Cardstock; Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum; Gold Foil Sheets; VersaMark Pad; 2012–2014 In Color, 2013–2015 In Color, Regals, and Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers; Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Gold Baker’s Twine; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Decorative Label Punch; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Stampin’ Spritzer

Blessed Easter Stamp; Crisp Cantaloupe and Whisper White Cardstock; Gold Foil Sheets; Tea Lace Paper Doilies; Crisp Cantaloupe and So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pads; 2012–2014 In Color, Early Espresso, and Subtles Stampin’ Writer Markers; Crisp Cantaloupe and So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills; Gold Baker’s Twine; Blender Pen; Paper-Piercing Tool; Big Shot; On Film Framelits Dies; Stampin’ Spritzer

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People Like You • 2014 occasions catalog

watercolor wonder Welcome to your party this month! In this article

you’ll find one project to demonstrate, one to share as a Make & Take, and one to give as a hostess gift. Feel free to change things up, but you’ll find everything you need for your next round of parties on these two pages. Have you ever daydreamed of being a famous watercolorist— like Susan Branch or Marjolein Bastin? Then your bubble burst when you remembered the many times you’ve hastily assembled a few art supplies, and with an inexplicable burst of confidence applied washes of paint to a fresh sheet of paper . . . only to see your lack of skill exposed in sixty seconds flat? Watercolors are pretty unforgiving. But it SEEMS so easy, doesn’t it? Sob! And now—the watercolor look is on trend. What to do? There’s hope! We can’t soothe the pain of the longing that so many of us have to be artists . . . you know—without putting in the hours and weeks and years of practice—but we CAN offer you our gorgeous new Watercolor Wonder Suite! These products are beautiful, reasonably priced— and the watercolor designs look astonishingly like the real thing. wonderful watercolor cards (2-1/2" x 3-1/2") hostess gift Happy Watercolor Stamp Set; Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Smoky Slate, and Tangerine Tango Cardstock; Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes; Gumball Green and Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pads; Jet Black StazOn Pad; Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape; Envelope Punch Board

you make me happy card (5" x 3-1/2")

The Watercolor Wonder Suite has other artsy offerings—including the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper with its fresh and fun “just-painted” look—and the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set. Not only does this set have lovely images and sentiments— but it also has two watercolor swatches—perfect for sentiment backgrounds. Have your customers make and take our stylish and painterly Thank You tag—with a versatile look that will appeal to just about anyone. Even beginning stampers can assemble this sweet little tag in minutes with just a little encouragement from you. They’ll be surprised by how quickly a sophisticated, handmade project can come together with just a few tips, supplies—and a touch of gold for fanciness and fun! (And you’ll love the quick and easy workshop prep!) Make a few more tags using different Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper borders so your workshop guests can imagine the colorful possibilities! thank you tag (2-3/4" x 4-1/4") Happy Watercolor Stamp Set; Pool Party and Whisper White Cardstock; Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper; Basic Gray, Pool Party, and So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pads; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Gold Sequin Trim; Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape; 1/2" Circle Punch; hole punch

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Happy Watercolor Stamp Set; So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, and Whisper White Cardstock; Pool Party and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark Pad; Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Stampin’ Dimensionals

Take the Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards and Envelopes. The cards are printed on heavy watercolor paper and have the look of being handpainted. There are 20 note cards in a pack, but if you do as our artist did for the hostess gift and cut both cards and envelopes in half, you’ll get 40 cards and 40 envelopes. If you give each hostess a set of four that is 10 hostess gifts for $12.95—plus the cost of a little washi tape for sealing the envelope sides. That is less than $1.50 per hostess. Or take the opportunity to upsell

by showing your customers how easy it is to make cute envelopes for the halved cards using our nifty new Envelope Punch Board.

you need to create the Thank You »tagEverything with a party of eight people (including the

Gold Sequin Trim (item 132983)

hostess) is shown on this page.

STEP 1. Cut a piece of striped Designer Series

Paper to 2-3/4" x 1" and adhere it to the front of the Whisper White tag.

8 pieces of 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" Whisper White Cardstock (item 100730)

STEP 2. Punch a circle from the Pool Party

1/2" Circle Punch (item 119869)

Cardstock using the 1/2" Circle Punch. Adhere the circle to the top of the tag. Punch a hole in the center of the Pool Party Cardstock circle using a standard hole punch.

STEP 3. Thread a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine (7") through the hole; tie a knot.

STEP 4. Stamp the dots in Pool Party ink on the Whisper White tag. Stamp the watercolor swatch image in So Saffron ink. Stamp the sentiment in Basic Gray ink.

STEP 5. Adhere the sequins to the tag.

Happy Watercolor Stamp Set (item 133188 item 133191 )

STEP 6. Apply a piece of gold Watercolor

Wonder Designer Washi Tape to the Whisper White tag.

8 pieces of 3" x 3" Pool Party Cardstock (item 122924)

8 pieces of 7" Whisper White Baker’s Twine (item 124262) 8 pieces of 2-3/4" x 1" Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (item 132994)

8 pieces of Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape (item 133000)

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 126957)

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 126982)

Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 126981)

sale-a-brate what you do WANT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? THEN BREAK OUT YOUR CALENDAR! Your existing customers know all about SaleA-Bration and will be lining up to see what’s in store this year. And this is a great time to reach out to those you haven’t seen in a while and invite them to stamp again. But nothing compares to the potential of Sale-A-Bration to help you find new stamping friends.

By now you will have noticed that the beautiful Sale-A-Bration brochure features six bundles which are each priced around $50 us/$60 can—perfect to earn a Sale-ABration freebie. These bundles have enhanced the Sale-A-Bration brochure in a new way. For the first time it can stand alone as a representation of our products. Even a person who is totally new to Stampin’ Up! will be able to choose and order from the brochure; they only have to enter one item number to get a whole bundle! Even better, the bundles are designed to meet specific needs and interests. Whether customers love home décor, want to get prepped for an upcoming birthday, or just love to have a stash of cards on hand, there is a bundle for that.

»This year we have six bundles in the Sale-A-Bration brochure priced around $50 us/$60 can—perfect to earn a Sale-A-Bration freebie. Check out these two examples below from the brochure.

Make a plan to meet 100 new customers during Sale-A-Bration. At first that may seem like a lot, but here are a few steps to make it happen: • Invite existing customers to host events during Sale-A-Bration. Coach them to invite people who have never stamped. Offer an additional incentive if they have at least 10 people at their event. With one workshop on your calendar per week, you’ll be well on your way to your goal. •O rder 50 extra Sale-A-Bration brochures and hand them out to people who have never stamped. Start with family, friends, and neighbors. As you give them the brochure, be sure to tell them, “Now is the best time to order; you’ll get amazing free gifts with your purchase!” Then you need to follow up. When you do, offer to place her order or ask if she wants to plan a party with her friends. Challenge yourself to hand out all 50 brochures (outside of events) by February 20, and follow up with every person by February 28. That way there is still time for them to attend an event, place an order, or host a party. •H ost a party and offer a bonus gift, prize, or drawing entry for each person who brings a friend. Make a big deal of it and reward them. •P lan an event at a local library, sorority, or with a women’s group. They get a project and fun, you get to meet a bunch of new customers! It’s a win-win.

YAY F OR CARDS!

SMOKY SLATE (AC P. 145), STRAWBERRY SLUSH (AC P. 141) CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PADS

* BUNDLE * 135336 $52.70 WOOD

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GLUE DOTS (AC P. 174)

ON ITS WAY SIMPLY SENT™ (AC P. 161)

THANKS & HELLO SET* (AC P. 161)

Sale-A-Bration is a magical time of year for your business. Try some or all of our suggestions and see how many new customers you can connect with. Think about it—how would 100 new customers change your business?

CT DU O CH E! PR EA AS EE TH CH FR WI UR P 0 $5

New This Year

Make a Plan

ALL W RA P P ED UP GUMBALL GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD (AC P. 141), SMOKY SLATE STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKER (AC P. 145)

BERMUDA BAY 1/8" TAFFETA RIBBON (AC P. 173)

CRUSHED CURRY 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON (AC P. 173)

135339 $57.75 WOOD 135340 $55.75 CLEAR*

Buy this bundle, choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift! see p. 11-14

HAPPENINGS SIMPLY CREATED™ CARD KIT (OC P. 31)

* BUNDLE *

Buy this bundle, choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift! see p. 11-14 TAG A BAG BUNDLE (AC P. 159)

ACCESSORY KIT (QTY 2!) (AC P. 158)

TAG A BOX BUNDLE (AC P. 159)

OH, GOODIE! SET (SEE IT ONLINE!)

*Images taken from the US brochure

Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper 2014 Sale-A-Bration brochure item 133521

Board Book: •8 " x 8" Board Book $54.95 us/$67.95 can See Ya Later Stamp Set 2014 Sale-A-Bration brochure item 133533

item 133536

•3 2 pages & designable full-wrap cover included

»If you're not interested in the

bundles the products are still cute enough to stand on their own. Look at these adorable examples of other projects you can make with Sale-A-Bration products. see ya later card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") See Ya Later Stamp Set; Sahara Sand and Whisper White Cardstock; Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper; Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad; Sweet Sorbet Accessories Pack; Banner Punch

you make me happy box

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See Ya Later Stamp Set; Crisp Cantaloupe and Whisper White Cardstock; Decorative Window Gift Boxes; VersaMark Pad; Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Sweet Sorbet Accessories Pack; Gold Sequin Trim

whole love

lot of

SHARE THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

We love Valentine’s Day! And why wouldn’t we? It’s a chance for us to say “I love you.” And it doesn’t just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We’re here to help you get ready with our A Whole Lot of Love promotion.

There are seven components of this promotion: 1. Love You More Stamp Set 2. Follow My Heart Stamp Set 3. Flowerfull Heart Stamp 4. Sweetheart Treat Bags 5. Monster Hugs Boy 6. Monster Hugs Girl

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7. Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes These products will give you everything you need to tell anyone “Happy Valentine’s Day” or “I love you!” Start with the stamp

sets and then take a look at the accessories before you plan your valentine parties.

to the back like we did here. Either way, these little monsters are going to be a hit.

Our Sweetheart Treat Bags will give treats all the heart they need. They come with a perfectly trimmed edge, a printed label (ready for stamping), and Pool Party Baker’s Twine. All you have to do is stamp one of your perfectly chosen images on the label, slip your treat inside, and tie it up. Nothing could be easier . . .

If your customers are just looking to make a few simple cards, the best choice is the Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes. We’ve given you two examples here in this article and another example in the Stamps article of this issue (page 24). All they need to do is stamp a greeting and write a message.

Well, unless of course you just want to give a little monster hug away. These might be the easiest things ever. Give these little guys to the kids in your life. It will make their day. They would also be great for kids to give as their class valentines. Just add candy, clasp their arms, and adhere the heart. You can put the heart over the hands to keep them closed, or add a little something extra

These products are only available for a limited time, so make sure you and your customers start thinking about Valentine’s Day!

»Turn to page 25 to see adorable samples made with the Love You More Stamp Set. monster hugs Monster Hugs Boy and Monster Hugs Girl; Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker

»Available December 1–January 27, or while supplies last.

Create your own valentines with these cute options: Sweetheart Treat Bags • item 134610 • $4.95 us/$6.95

can

12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of Pool Party Baker’s Twine Monster Hugs Boy • item 132162 • $5.95 us/$7.95 can 18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts Monster Hugs Girl • item 132163 • $5.95 us/$7.95 can 18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes item 134609 • $5.95 us/$7.95 can 12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

Love You More Stamp Set • item 131850

$21.95

item 131853

us/$26.95 can

$16.95

us/$20.95 can

Flowerfull Heart Stamp item 134617

$9.95 us/$11.95 can

sweetheart treat bags Love You More Stamp Set; Whisper White Cardstock; Sweetheart Treat Bags; Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad; Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker; Stampin’ Dimensionals; 1" Circle Punch

sweet sayings cards (5" x 3-1/2") Follow My Heart Stamp Set; Flowerfull Stamp; Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes; Pool Party and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark Pad

$15.95 us

$11.95 us/$14.95

can

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Follow My Heart Stamp Set • item 134611

sweet occasions SHARING THE CATALOG IS AN EVERYDAY OCCASION It’s that time . . . time to share the occasions catalog with your customers so they can start planning projects for all their upcoming occasions. This publication is a win-win for you and your customers. They win because they get 40 pages of fabulous products and inspiration. You win because your customers won’t be able to resist buying what they see. Remember, the more people who have your catalog, the more possibilities you have for sales! Here are some quick, simple ways you can share the catalog: • Talk about it in upcoming parties. • Create projects with occasions catalog

products and show them off—not only in parties, but online. Post them on your blog, on your DBWS, on Facebook, or on Pinterest. • Have an occasions catalog open house to showcase the awesome new products. •U se our mailing selector to send catalogs to customers, hostesses, and anyone else who might be interested. • Give the catalog away before the workshop and use that to book workshops.

So while you’re turning the pages of the occasions catalog, lost in the creative possibilities, don’t forget the possibilities of what this catalog can do for your business.

part ies ma de

Orchard Celebration pg 12-13 At the beginning of the catalog we show you

organize

the possibilities. This is where you see what can

Start with the basics—banner, bags, and tags in go-with-anything neutrals.

be created with our products. This is where you

»The occasions catalog is organized like the

holiday catalog. Show customers how easy it is to see what they want in the lookbook section, then use the specific product and ordering information in the index to buy it.

»The catalog is designed to give customers a simple and fun browsing—and hopefully ordering—experience.

»The theme of the catalog is savoring everyday life and enjoying life’s little moments.

4 advertise

3 customize

Address printed invitations. Add a dash of color with paper from the add-on kit.

with hand-stamped messages.

easy

fall in love. Take a look at this celebration idea

and other ideas for inspiration in the first several

2 We spritzed streamers with Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry ink refills (AC p. 143, 149).

pages of the 2014 occasions catalog.

2 accessorize

and colorize with Bermuda Bay or Calypso Coral add-on kits.

5 journalize Keep the memories alive with the Everyday Fun Photobook (item 134842). Get the template now at www.stampinup.com/template.

2. CELEBRATION ADD-ON Simply Sent Kit » p. 30 Bermuda Bay 133432 $9.95 Calypso Coral 133431 $9.95

1. CELEBRATION BASICS Simply Sent® Kit » p. 30 133007 $14.95

3. SIMPLY CELEBRATE 3 stamps » p. 30 Wood 133221 $16.95 Clear 133224 $12.95

4. CELEBRATION BASICS Invitations » p. 30 10 invitations & 10 envelopes 133008 $4.95

JANUARY 3-JUNE 1, 2014

bundle & save Wood 134825 $27.25 Clear 134826 $23.75 Simply Celebrate Stamp Set + Celebration Basics Kit = 15% SAVINGS FOR YOU! Available in French.

Celebration Kit pg 30 You’ll know you’re in the index portion of the seasonal catalog when you see product and ordering specific information for

Celebration Basics Kit » 133007 $14.95 Simply Celebrate Wood 133221 $16.95 » Clear 133224 $12.95

the products you fall in love with in the first half.

3 stamps » See it! p. 13 » Coordinates with Celebration Basics Kit » Available in French

See it! p. 12 » Start with this kit to create the foundation for your party décor; finish it off with a Celebration Add-On Kit. Includes banner pieces: 15 Kraft pennants, 4-7/8" x 7-1/2" ea.; die-cut letters that spell “Celebrate”; 12' of chunky Baker’s Twine; 10 printed goodie bags, 5-7/8" x 4" ea.; 1 sheet of bag closures; 10 round printed tags, 2-1/2" ea.; 20 perforated tags, 3" x 2-1/4" ea.

Add color to your Celebration Basics Kit.

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Want to order this kit to create your own party?

Here you'll find all you need. Celebration Basics Invitations

Bermuda Bay Celebration Add-On Kit

Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit

133008 $4.95

133432 $9.95

133431 $9.95

See it! p. 13 » Printed invitations. Coordinate with Celebration Basics Kit. 10 invitations, 10 envelopes. Card: 4" x 5-1/4".

See it! p. 12 » Includes 4 sheets of 12" x 12" selfadhesive streamers—cut to fit; 12' stitched garland; 2 sheets of die-cut accents, 1 sheet ea. 12" x 12" and 7" x 12"; 12 sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper; Stampin’ Spritzer for coloring streamers (use with Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills, sold separately). Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry.

Includes 4 sheets of 12" x 12" self-adhesive streamers—cut to fit; 12' stitched garland; 2 sheets of die-cut accents, 1 sheet ea. 12" x 12" and 7" x 12"; 12 sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper; Stampin’ Spritzer for coloring streamers (use with Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills, sold separately). Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake.

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absolutely smitten FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LIMITED-TIME LOVE YOU MORE STAMP SET Every now and then it happens. You get that first glimpse . . . just enough to spark your interest and make you want to see more. Another look makes you feel all lovey-dovey. When you finally get up close, you know the truth— you’re smitten with a new stamp set. The flowing lines, the beautiful curves. All the possibilities. Get ready to fall in love with the Love You More Stamp Set! This limited-time set is part of a special promotion—A Whole Lot of Love. What better reason to contact your customers? You might say, “This set is perfect for Valentine’s Day projects, but it’s versatile enough to use all year long. Try it on friendship cards, anniversary cards, tags . . . anything!” And let your customers know that there are more Valentine’s Day options. We have cards, treat bags, stamp sets, and more.

and add the punched heart. And the tag was super easy to make with our new tag topper punches (turn to page 27 for more information about these musthave punches). Want to tell someone how much they mean to you in the middle of July? The You Mean the World to Me card is the perfect option; it can be used any time of year. You and your customers will be so glad you bought this set every time you want to write a little love note to share your thoughts with your spouse, your mom, your friend—anyone!

»Make sure your customers know this

set won’t be around for long: “If you love this set, make sure you get it now. Once the promotion is gone, so is your chance to get these cute stamps.”

»Turn to page 20 to find more of the

items being offered as part of the A Whole Lot of Love promotion—this stamp set is only one piece of the offering. Be sure to order early; these items are only available while supplies last.

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As you can see from our fun projects, you can do so much with this set. It coordinates with the 1" Circle Punch (see the image on the envelope) and can also be used with the Sweet Sayings Cards & Envelopes (item 134609)— another item from the A Whole Lot of Love promotion (see the Love You More card). The Lovebird treat bag is a cute gift to create for your closest friends or coworkers as a little holiday treat. Just stamp the bird on a cello bag using White StazOn ink. Then fill the bag with red and pink treats and seal it up with a simple, but sweet, bag topper. It’s adorable, and your customers would love to see this idea at a valentine class or party. The Love You More card is a charming way to share your love. With the printed cards all we had to do was create the tag

Love You More Stamp Set • A Whole Lot of Love Promotion item 131850

$21.95

us/$26.95 can

• item 131853

$16.95

us/$20.95 can

love you more card (5" x 3-1/2") Love You More Stamp Set; Pool Party and Whisper White Cardstock; Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes; Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads; Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Scalloped Tag Topper, Small Heart, and 1" Circle Punches

you mean the world card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Love You More Stamp Set; Pool Party, Real Red, and Whisper White Cardstock; Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack; Neutrals and Real Red Stampin’ Write Markers; Linen Thread; Retro Fresh Designer Washi Tape; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Big Shot; Banners Framelits Dies; Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Owl Punch

»The note cards offered in this promotion provide the perfect frame for this fresh tag and greeting.

»The punched heart (from our Owl Punch) marks the spot on this cute globe.

lovebird treat bag Love You More Stamp Set; Real Red Cardstock; Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack; White StazOn Pad; 4" x 6" Cellophane Bags; Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine; Basic Metal Buttons

Stamps

BIG memories Mini albums are a big deal right now. Here’s why: they take less time and energy to complete than large scrapbooks. They have fewer pages so it’s easier to focus on a single theme, like a sisters’ getaway or a single year of school. They make photo organization simple, too—when you want to show off photos of your latest vacation, it’s so much easier to pull out a small album than to flip

little album • Envelope: 1 • Printed Kraft bag: 1 • Die cuts: 3 sheets • White paper doilies: 5 • Gold Baker’s Twine: 40"

through a big book. And they make great gift albums—think baby’s first year for a new mom or a farewell gift for a favorite coworker.

• Gold sequins: 20

Those are all good reasons to love our Mini Memories Simply Created Album. Here’s what you get—put them together any way you want:

The Mini Memories album is perfect for a class or club. Order a kit for every guest and provide stamps, ink, and adhesive. Tell your guests to bring their photos of an event. They’ll be amazed that they can put together an entire album in one sitting. And that’s the perfect time to take their orders for more albums so they can capture even more memories at home!

•5 " x 7" chipboard covers with clear, glossy embossing: 2 • 1 " Gold binder rings: 2 •D ouble-sided, printed designer paper: 6 sheets

• Gold heart clips: 5 • 5/8" buttons: 5

• Kraft cardstock: 3 sheets • Vellum paper: 2 sheets

Mini Memories Simply Created Album Kit • 2014

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occasions catalog • item 133332 • $13.95 us/$17.95 can

tag toppers

THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO LOVE BEING A DEMONSTRATOR We love tag punches. They make it so easy to create perfect tags in seconds. But they do have a drawback—they punch out the entire tag, so you’re limited to one size. Our concept artists, innovative and creative people that they are, envisioned a tool that punched out just the top of a tag, allowing them to choose the length of the tag. And they wanted their dream tag punch to also punch out the hole for a tassel or thread so they didn’t have to do it separately. Wish granted! Working from the inspiration of our concept art team, we designed a Stampin’ Up!exclusive tag topper punch design. You can punch tags of any length, but don’t stop there—the longer length opens up possibilities for more than tags. Try making treat holders like our Love treat holders, belly bands, bookmarks, and more!

Angled Tag Topper Punch • 2014 occasions catalog • item 133323 $22.95 us/$31.95 can

tips:

• The paper or cardstock has to be 2" wide— no more, no less. But you can use any length you want.

• Proper alignment is crucial. Make sure the cardstock is flush against the back of the punch.

• Like all punches, tag topper punches can punch only one sheet of standard-weight paper or cardstock at a time—don’t punch multiples or nonstandard materials like Glimmer Paper or chipboard. (You can punch the Foil Sheets featured in the occasions catalog.)

love treat holders Love You to the Moon Stamp Set; Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock; 2013–2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack; Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark Pad; Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Gold Baker’s Twine; Angled Tag Topper Punch

Happy Congratulations Stamp Set; Whisper White Cardstock; Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, and Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Pads; Jet Black StazOn Pad; 2013–2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers; Crushed Curry 3/4" Chevron Ribbon and Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Whisper White Baker’s Twine; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch 2014 occasions catalog • item 133324 $22.95 us/$31.95 can

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happy congratulations tags

spreading joy, gratitude, and healing with stamps

Jaycene Morgan Senior Manager Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

On May 20, 2013, Jaycene Morgan was hunkering down in the elementary school where she teaches in Moore, Oklahoma, waiting out the tornado with her students. She recounts: “The tornado hovered over us but never did come down, so we were spared! It

basic needs, Jaycene found another way to help—stamping. She started by making cards to give her customers who received damage during the tornados so they’d have cards to thank people who helped them. “It was so rewarding to visit my customers and

ripped off all the air conditioner units and anything else that was on the roof, but the roof itself stayed together. Our vehicles were covered with insulation and other debris, and we all had hail damage. But that is so minor compared to other people. I stayed at school until 8:00 pm to make sure all students were picked up. Most parents had to walk over three miles to get to the school because they either had no electricity (so they could not get their car out of the garage), they had lost their house, or they had lost their house and vehicle. We finally closed out school, and then May 30 happened. That tornado came about two miles from my house and we received damage on our property—and Moore received additional damage.

hand them a package of 10 cards. I always asked them if they needed specific ones—like birthday, etc.— and if they said yes, I would go home and make them.”

Making a Difference

“My husband is a pastor of a church in Moore, and people gathered at our church each day for work assignments after the tornados. Eight school buses took people to and from their assigned work zones. A kitchen was set up to cook 24 hours a day, so anybody could receive a hot meal anytime. We received many supplies and let people come in and ‘shop’ for food, clothing, baby items, cleaning supplies, etc.” In addition to the relief efforts put in place at her church to address people’s

The effort grew from there. “My downline made many cards, and we packaged them and set them next to the place people ordered food [at the church] so they could take cards as they needed,” she shares. “We packaged cards in groups of five with a pen and postage stamps. We also took goodies and a card to the police department to thank the officers who were first responders and then continued to work 12–16 hour shifts to protect people’s items from looters.”

vehicles. Stamping allowed people to forget all that stressful stuff and have a normal life for one or two hours. It is just one way we incorporated and shared what we love!” This healing therapy is contagious and spreading (let’s start an epidemic!). A lady from her church asked Jaycene to help provide stamping opportunities for the homeless people she works with so they can stay in contact with family and send birthday and holiday cards. “We are in the planning stages— designing projects and getting postage stamps donated,” Jaycene shares. How have you used stamping for healing therapy? We’d love to hear about it on Stampin’ Connection under Stampin’ Discuss>Stampin’ Success.

In addition to giving cards away, Jaycene was able to provide healing therapy through stamping. “I started having my clubs again,” she explains, “and when anybody came into our church to ‘shop,’ they were invited to sit down and stamp. They could make as many cards as they wanted. Making cards allowed them to relax and have fun. At the time, people were dealing with insurance companies, itemizing and providing a cost for everything lost, and finding another place to live besides a hotel room. They also had to replace clothing, other daily items, and

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Kristen Conant

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Beverly Stewart

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Brenda Talley

MANAGER

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Andrea Shields

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Carol Williams

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Kelly Loewenstein

Freda Laureano

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Heather Lotter

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Cathy Lay

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Lisa Huston

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