It's Launch Day!

... of the NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue that is!

You can see the catalogue in all of it's glory on the right hand side of my blog.  Just click on the picture, and it will take you directly to the pdf.

REMEMBER - when a new catalogue launches it usually means some products will temporarily sell out very quickly.  Sometimes it can be days or weeks before they're back in stock, so order as soon as you can or call me today and you won't be disappointed.

MY TOP FIVE PRODUCTS (which I think will sell out very quickly)

1.  The Planner Kit - Page 12
2.  Colourful Seasons Bundle - Page 149
3. Daisy Bundle - Page 126
4. Tabs for Everything Bundle - Page 43
5. In Colour Inkpads/Card etc. - Page 184 

NEW IN-COLOURS
These beauties are the range of new in-colours for this year.  They work amazingly together, and they work fantastic combined with other colours families.  Over the next few days, I'll be able to show you the different colour combinations and how they work with each other ... Aren't they beautiful?!?! This is definitely my most favourite launch of in-colours EVER!

 

PRODUCTS

I've shown you a sneaky peak of the wonderful Daisy Bundle - well this is the whole bundle.  The stamp set and punch are sold as a bundle, and the papers, card, ribbons, gems are sold individually.  With a discount for buying a bundle, I think this is amazing value. 

This will be the first card class that I will be advertising, and it will also be sold as a 'Class to Go' too.  I absolutely love this bundle, and my teamie Julie (Ribbon Hoarder blog) and I had a play the other week and came up with the following ... I hope you enjoy our samples.

It really is an amazing set, that is so adaptable and can be used on lots of different projects.  A little tip though ... make sure you have one leaf of the daisy pointing down when you stamp and then punch them - it makes life a lot easier!

As you will see from the catalogue, there are masses of new products - have you seen the embossing paste yet?!  There's tons of new card (A4 and 12x12), the fantastic new Planner (oh my days, its even more beautiful in real life), new ribbons, new embellishments .. new everything!

JUNE PROMOTION 

During June, you can earn an extra £30 of product for placing an order, or hosting a party over £300.  I know it's a big ask, but maybe you could put yours and your friends orders together and share the extra benefits.  Here's a picture showing all the extras you can earn.

I know there's a lot to go through, so I'll sign off for now.  However, if you have any questions, then please call or text me on 07747 465186 or email me on carole.bryson@gmail.com

So grab a brew and a chocolate biscuit and take a look through the catalogue - if you are ready to place an order, then contact me as per above.  Here's a little shopping list to help you to take notes.

Have fun and thank you for choosing me to be your Demonstrator!

What a Brown Day its been today ….

Oh yes … very brown indeed !

As you can see, I was paid a visit from our lovely Mr Brown – fondly called by all Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator !  I know you can’t see inside, but I just wanted to build up the tension !  These boxes are full of NEW products from the NEW catalogue that is due to launch on the 1st July.
However, because I care for you all deeply, and just know that you’re twitching to see some things, I thought I’d start with this.  This idea is not mine, but from Deb Valder (see You Tube video).

This is a Pop Up Block card, that literally, like the pop-up boxes previously, folds down, so that you can fit it in an envelope.
This is the block, laying flat.

and this is some of the finer details :-


The flower top left, has been made using the Petite Petals punch using one of the NEW In colours, Hello Honey.  The leaves have been made using the bird punch in another NEW In Colour, Moss Green.
The top right flower was made using the ‘wings’ from the bird punch, and the smaller ones, made using the Itty Bitty punches.
The third flower on the bottom, was made using 5 layers of the pansy punch in a third NEW In Colour, Blackberry Bliss.  This is definitely my most favourite of the new In colours.  The centre was made using a 1” strip of Hello Honey, folded in half, and then ‘snipped’ with the fringe scissors.  This strip was then rolled and adhered into the centre of the flower.
Can you spot any NEW papers ????
What do you think ?
If you like it, then the tutorial for this Pop Up Block card is available for FREE with any order  from now until the end of June  !
To help you spend your cash, how about some MASSIVE savings  :-
Weekly Deals can be found HERE
Clearance Rack can be found HERE
Retiring Stamps & Accessories can be found HERE
Remember though – these products sell out really quickly, so you need to be quick to grab em !
Join My Team !
For only four weeks, the price of the starter kit has been reduced to £50 and you get to choose whatever products you want to the value of £55.  You will also receive a stationery pack to help you get your business up and running.  £50 ? what are you waiting for ?
JOIN MY TEAM HERE
PROJECT LIFE – Project Life Kit Bundle & Class (by mail OR in person) is available HERE
If you would prefer me to place your order rather than online, then email me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call/text me on 07747 465186. Or, if you want to reserve a place on my Stampers Group/10 Club, or reserve your Project Life Kit and Class.
Don’t forget – if you snooze, you lose !
Have fun !  Cal xxxx

IMPORTANT CHANGES ..

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalogue, Stampin UP! have made a very big change to the Stampin’ Pads.  Here are the details :-

Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.

We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads--just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images! 

In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often. We recommend that you purchase a refill at the time of your ink pad purchase.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with colour name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)—just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colours, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colours have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and colour stability with the new firm foam pads. These colours are

• Basic Black
• Basic Grey
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colours of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula in these five colours in the new firm foam pads.

We do not recommend using the Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock. Instead, we recommend you use the StazOn Ink Pad.

NEW FIRM FOAM PADS FAQS

Q: Why did we switch from felt pads to firm foam pads?
A: We have worked very hard to improve the functionality of our Classic Stampin’ Pads. The firm foam allows for better ink coverage; plus it stays juicer and lasts longer.

Q: Do old Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills work with the new firm foam pads?
A: Yes, with the exception of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise, which have been reformulated to work with the new foam pad material. We do not recommend using old ink refills in these colours with the new firm foam pads.

Q: Before I use my firm foam pad, do I need to tap it and massage the ink around?
A:  No. The firm foam pads are ready for use immediately. The best stamping technique with the firm foam pad is light tapping.

Q: My pad is too wet. What should I do?
A: The closer to the manufacture date, the juicer the pad will be. As the pad ages, this problem will fade. In the meantime, very light tapping will reduce the extra ink on the stamp. You can also use a paper towel to blot the area of the stamp pad that you will be using.

Q: The firm foam on my lighter colour pads looks blotchy. Is this normal?
A: Yes. The blotchiness is caused by the characteristics of the pad material. It does not affect the stamped image.

Q: When I first stamp with certain colours, my images seem a lot darker. Why is this happening?
A: When stamping with your old pads, you had to work hard to get even ink coverage on your stamp. With the new firm foam pad, the stamp gets a lot more ink on it so when you stamp, your image will appear darker.  Once your stamped image dries, the colour will look normal.

Q: When I compare the firm foam pads to my felt pads, some of the colours don’t seem to match. Why is this?
A: The firm foam and felt will not match exactly. Ink reacts differently to different materials. We have quality checked each ink colour to ensure that the stamped ink colour is true. 

Q: How long will the pad last before I need to re-ink it?
A: The amount you use it will affect how often you need to re-ink. Please keep in mind that these pads release a lot more ink onto your stamp, resulting in a crisp, solid image. Since the pads release more ink, they will need to be refilled more often.

Q: What is the best way to remove the colour labels from the bottom of the ink pad?
A: Start at the right bottom corner (just above the barcode) and slowly peel the corner up by removing both layers.

Q: Which end of the case do you apply the label to?
A: The label goes on the end where you open the case.

Q: If the ink pad becomes saturated with ink or liquid, will it cause the label to fall off?
A: No, the label should not be affected. However, like most labels, if you pick at it or try and remove it, it may start to peel up.

Q: What are some additional features of the new firm foam pads that I can share with my customers?
A: See additional features below:

• The firm foam is nice and flat and will not become wavy.
• The firm foam material does not imprint on the stamp images like the felt pad sometimes did. However, because the firm foam material is a foam base material, the stamp image can momentarily leave an imprint on the pad, which can transfer to a second stamped image. By inking your stamp on different areas of the pad or waiting momentarily for the ink to rise back to the top, you can easily avoid this situation.
• The firm foam material is soft and has a nice bounce to it. It’s not hard like the felt is.
• The ink lay-down (how the ink is absorbed into the card stock) is even, not blotchy, and dries quickly. It has an increased opacity and stamps solid images beautifully.
• Please note: We do not recommend using the Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock. Instead, we recommend you use the StazOn Ink Pad.

Q: Will Stampin’ Spots use the new firm foam pad?
A: No. Stampin’ Spots will remain the same.

Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Spots?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Around Wheels?
A: Yes.

Q: My ink pad needs re-inking during a stamp camp. Why?
A: There are several reasons for this:

• The ink level in the firm foam pads is less than it was in the felt pads because of the slight difference in material.
• The firm foam has a variation in thickness and density that requires the manufacturer to adjust the ink level.
• Heavy stamping techniques will use more ink than light stamping techniques.
• Larger stamped images will use more ink that smaller stamped images. 
• Large groups of people using the pad at the same time will result in the ink pads needing to be refilled more often.

If you have any questions, please contact me on carole.bryson@gmail.com or call me on 01706 351299/07765 847062

Happy Crafting !