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Stampin Up Colors Are Refreshed

 

Stampin Up is doing a color refresh!  They are bringing back (or keeping) 9 retired In Colors - Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Soft Sky, and Wisteria Wonder and adding a new color Smokey Slate to the mix.  These will all become core colors. 

Colors that are retiring are Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, and River Rock.  The family groups will be as follows

THE REASON FOR THESE CHANGES.

Q: Why are colors being discontinued?
A: We retired colors based on sales history and focus group feedback. We also looked at our overall color offering and determined what colors were not working with others. We sent out surveys, looked at trends, and determined what colors are out of date, etc.

Q: Why have some of the carryover colors changed collections?
A: With the changes, we found that a few colors fit better in a different collection. We also organised our colors to be more complementary within each collection.

 

So, what does this mean for you?  Well, I want you to think back to years prior.  When the retired list gets posted every year (and it's only about 3 weeks away), shoppers wait to order the retiring In Color cardstock, markers, ink pads, reinkers and accessories and are dissappointed that they are sold out.  The same thing will happen here.  Items that are discontinued WILL sell out fast.  So, trust me on this one. Take stock of what you have, then place your order.  Order between April 6 and 8, 2013 and take advantage of FREE shipping.  While you're at it, check your Lucky Limeade.  It will retire in May.

Stampin' Up! To Try Clear Stamps

And I can't wait to try them!  The type of stamps are called Photopolymer Stamps. 

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

 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity? 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

 

Item	Description	Price
132956	Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set Recommend clear blocks A, B, G, F, and I. Purchase separately. Includes 57 pieces. (Don't faint! This is a good overwhelming feeling.)	$13.95

The Dets

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

Q&A

 Q: How long will each stamp set that's released be available for purchase?
 A: Since this product line is being offered on a trial basis and is not currently included in our catalog, we won't have a standard amount of time that each set is offered. We'll let you know when each set is no longer available as well as when new ones become available.

Q: What are the future plans for this line?
 A: We are trying it out and if it's popular we'll keep the photopolymer sets coming! So if you want to see more, buy them! And if you like a set you see, buy it now since there are no guarantees that it will be available tomorrow.

 

 

 

So, I'm off to purchase my set.  Want one of your very own?  Easy!  Just go to my online store to purchase! 

 

See you soon!

Jeannette

Stampin' Up! is Featured in Several Magazines

On Newsstands
June 17, 2009

Stampin' Up! is currently featured in a few magazines, and we're excited to share these editorial placements with you!

Better Homes & Gardens 100 Decorating Ideas under $100 (July 2009 issue)
Stampin' Up! is featured in a two-page spread which encourages dressing up everyday basic furniture with our craft supplies such as Designer Series papers, punches, and Décor Elements. Specific products featured include our Scallop Circle and 1-3/8" Circle punches, and our Villa Designer Touch and Classic A-Z Lowercase Alphabet Décor Elements. See the feature on pages 82-83 and the shopping guide on page 94.

 

 

CardMaker (July 2009 issue)

 

Featured on page 38.

 

Featured on page 62.

These placements showcase Stampin' Up!'s recognition in the craft industry.  No wonder we were recognized as the #1 Rubberstamp company by Creating Keepsakes Magazine!

Stampin' Up! Still Ranks #1

Once again,Stampin' Up! has been chosen best of show!  For the ninth year in a row, Stampin' Up! has won Creative Keepsakes magazine's coveted Readers' Choice Award for our core product - decorative rubber stamps - as well as the categories of Stamping Inks , Software and Idea Books. Creating Keepsakes calls Stampin' Up! results a "sweep" in these respective categories. Woo hoo!  Interested in shopping for these great products?  Click here to go to my website, then click the "Shop Now" button to start shopping.  Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration and those FREE stamp sets!

During the economic downturn, Stampin' Up! has also seen renewed interest in its direct-sales business opportunity.  Now, during Sale-A-Bration, the kit is on sale, PLUS you get any stamp set in the catalog for free! (Up to $47.95)  That makes the Starter Kit even sweeter!  I can't tell you how nice it is having extra income coming in while having fun at the same time.  I love this job!  Questions?  Contact me.  I'm always happy to help! 

3M and Stampin' Up! Get Crafty

 

By Stampin' Up!

Scotch 3M's Stationery Products Division, major manufacturer of adhesives and computer accessories, and Stampin' Up!, a leading manufacturer of decorative rubber stamps and crafting supplies, have formed a joint marketing agreement. Both companies anticipate the agreement will produce substantial increased reach to crafters in the billion-dollar US craft market and beyond.

"The synergy created by this program will be outstanding," says Stampin' Up! CEO Shelli Gardner. "We are very excited about the cross-promotional opportunities with a great company like 3M."

The agreement signals a first between a direct-sales craft company and a craft materials retailer. In an industry marked by constantly changing creative styles and equivalent-quality products, successful companies are focusing on strategies to move their products to the forefront. In this highly visual industry, visibility is everything.

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Stampin' Up! in the News!

Shelli Gardner, Cofounder and CEO of Stampin' up!, surprised members of the Utah National Guard with a special gift--a cruise to Bermuda! 85 members of the Utah National Guard and their guests will be joining many of our Stampin' Up! demonstrators on our annual cruise this year, as a thank you for the service they render to our country. Read the local news story. Did I tell you how very proud I am to be associated with this wonderful company?  Way to go Stampin' Up!