Ink It Up! with Jessica Taylor

2012 Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamp Set List

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2011-2012 catalogs are retiring and this is your chance to get them before they're gone.  The stamp sets on this list are available through May 31, but when the Retired Accessories List is shared on April 25, many products will only be available while supplies last. 

You may notice that this list is a lot longer than in years past.   That's because Stampin' Up! is transitioning to a new catalog schedule!  This year the new annual core catalog will be available on June 1st.   Two seasonal catalogs (they aren't mini any more!) will be available throughout the year.

Without further ado...

Click here to see what Stamp Sets are Retiring!

(If you'd prefer to print out a list and look at your catalog, here's a list.)

It's No Trick... Stamp Club has gone Virtual!

Last night turned out to be a beautiful night for some Halloween Trick-or-Treating.  Here's a picture of my girls dressed as Super Girl and a princess.

Today I have a treat for you...

Stamp Club has gone Virtual! 

If you've never joined a stamp club before because you live too far away or it wasn't on a night that worked for you, the new Ink It Up! Virtual Stamp Club is for you.  Each month you'll get a free ONLINE class ready for you to access whenever you want, as many times as you'd like.

Click here to Learn more about Virtual Stamp Club!

Now you can even Stamp on your Cookies!

 

Want a Free Big Shot?

Is crafting a big part of your life?

Wouldn't you love to earn money while doing something you enjoy?

How about the convenience of setting your own hours?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Stampin' Up! is the perfect opportunity for you.

Doing what I love, and sharing what I love with others are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I love sharing my passion for stamping with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business doing so. I also get to set my own schedule and that is a definite plus!

In addition, during the month of October, when you join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator, you’ll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in FREE Stampin’ Up! products). Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive dies to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

Get more information about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and then click the JOIN NOW button to get your FREE Big Shot!

 

 

*NEW* 2011 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog

The New Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is here and it is FULL of fun stamps and accessories for you to use in your holiday stamping.

Just click the catalog image above to view it online.

Want to know what they used to make all of the projects in the Holiday Mini?
Supply List for Holiday Mini Projects

So here are a few of my favorite new things...

Simply Scored

This scoring tool is going to rock your scoring world.  If you didn't like to score at measured intervals before, you will now.  This is perfect for fun fold cards, adding embossed lines to your projects and 3-D projects.

With your Simply Scored, you are going to want to order extra Simply Scored Place Markers.  Trust me, I didn't and I am kicking myself.

1"x8" Cellophane Bags

How fun are these?!?!?  Perfect for little treats for your kids to hand out, for you to stick in your kids backpacks to surprise them,  for you to stick in your purse so you can eat chocolate when you're out and about... the possibilities are endless. 

Warning: They are narrow.  Whoppers are too big - I tried and then I had to eat the whole box of Whoppers because they didn't fit.  If you love Whoppers, forget I said that and try it so you can eat Whoppers too.

Regular M&M's fit perfect.

 

Holiday Stocking Big Shot Die

You are not even going to believe all of the fun things you can do with this Big Shot die.  Just order it and then come back here to see the samples I'll be sharing.   

Of course there are SO many more fun things in the Holiday Mini that you'll just have to check them out for yourself.  SHOP The Holiday Mini Catalog NOW!

Supply List for Stampin' Up! Catalog Projects

Have you ever looked at a project in the Stampin' Up! Catalog and wondered "What did they use to make that?"  Well wonder no more!  Here's a list of supplies used to make each of the samples in the catalog.

2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog Project Supply List

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1. You get to take my FREE eCourse: 5 Stamping Techniques Every Card Maker Should Know.  Whether you are new to stamping or just need a refresher, this eCourse includes step-by-step instructions with photos for 5 stamping techniques.  A finished card for each technique gives you additional inspiration.


2. My monthly newsletter includes full color samples including supply lists and step-by-step directions for multiple projects to get your creative juices flowing.


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NEW 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog

I've been drooling over the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog for a month now, so I'm so excited to finally be able to share it with you!

You can view the new catalog online, or if you're like me and love to flip through the paper copy over and over again just send me an email(jessica@inkitupwithjessica.com) and I'll be happy to hook you up with a free copy.

Or just skip to the good stuff and see what's new.

 

 

*NEW* Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog

As a demonstrator, I get to see the mini catalogs and order new products about a month ahead of when they are "officially" released.  Sometimes it is SOOOO hard not to share new things until it's time.  Well, it's FINALLY time!  Here is the NEW Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog (just click on the image to see what's inside!) ...

 

I was planning on sharing some of the things I've made with new items, but my computer is kaput and that's where my pictures are!  When I get it back up and running, I'll share project photos.  In the meantime,  here is my list of MUST-HAVES from the mini... that is, the things that I HAD to order right away. : )

My Summer Mini Favorites

 

 Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

 

 

 

Flower Fest stamp set

 

  

 

Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper

 

 

 

Tangerine Tango Stampin' Emboss Powder
(Comes in Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi too!)

 

 

 

Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

 

 

Of course there are lots of other fun things in the mini, but those are my favorites and the ones I've been playing with.

Want to know more about how to use the NEW Triple Layer Punches?  My May newsletter will go out tomorrow with tips for using these punches.  If you are not already getting my emails, sign up for my mailing list now!

 

National Craft Month starts Today!

March is National Craft Month, so whether you love to make cards, scrapbooks, home decor or any other kind of craft... schedule some time this month for crafting!

I'd love to chat about it more, but I'm off to craft something.  I'll post pictures tomorrow.  If you need inspiration now, just take a peek around this blog.  There are lots of pictures... just keep looking until something inspires you!