Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit... now available

Available from today... the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit. 

You know the one... a Kit - with everything you need to simply make these beautiful cards and a Hope Box - in the box... (well, apart from a clear block to mount your stamps on) 

And there's lots to love in this one...

Empower yourself and your loved ones with this kit designed and created to be a reminder of hope by Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli Gardner. Connecting through hope is a beautiful gift to give!

Get your Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit today!

This special edition Paper Pumpkin kit has a contemporary design and bright colour palette; the butterfly imagery and inspirational sentiments are sure to be the inspirational gift your loved ones will appreciate. This kit contains enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes plus extra components to turn the box into a Hope Box!

Your kit includes:
Hope Box Photopolymer Stamp Set
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Spot
Printed card bases
Printed envelopes
Die-cut labels
Printed die cuts
Adhesive-backed sequins
Ribbon
Adhesive dots
Dimensionals

Coordinating Colours: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

New Kit on the Block - Expressions in Colour

Before I start... I have to laugh at myself... I scheduled a few posts to cover for the fact that I have been away for a few days... but I got the dates wrong!! Hence the 2 week gap in proceedings... Big Oops!

Anyways... this kit is proving REALLY popular... as it is a great tester of the lovely Expressions in Ink suite ....

So introducing the Paper Pumpkin Expressions in Colour Kit... everything you need in a box (apart from a clear block or two! eg Size D) to make quick, easy, stylish and contemporary cards... Simples!

Click HERE for some more inspiration from around the world... as our US demonstrators have had their kits a while... so there are some great alternatives around for those of you that like the potential extras... 

The Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough supplies to create nine ink-credible cards and coordinating envelopes.

Your kit includes:
• Expressions In Color Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Printed card bases
• Printed envelopes
• Die-cut labels
• Printed die-cut pieces
• Die-cut vellum pieces
• Adhesive-backed sequins
• Linen Thread
• Adhesive dots
• Dimensionals

Coordinating Colours: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink

BUT... do remember to purchase a Clear Block(S) if you don't have any.... Size D will cover them all... which is the same size provided in most of the kits with a block...

The Clearance Rack has been updated - and a Paper Pumpkin Kit too...

Happy 13th April... not only can we have a bit of retail-in-shop therapy, a hair cut and a long cool drink outside the pub with friends in the UK..

But the Clearance Rack has been updated too ...  Pick up some lovely bargains for long retired products at up to 60% off RRP... Particularly those for Christmas.... Click HERE to go straight there... Remember to select NEWEST to see the new items first...

But whilst you are there... 

And thinking of soon-to be retired... don't forget the 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue Last Chance Products currently on sale - with some absolute bargains with as much as 75% off.  Quick round up of my favourite stamp bargains here... apologies if any have since sold out...

And... check out the new Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit being released 13th April... designed to simply and quickly say Thinking of You as and when you need to... everything you need for 9 cards in the box  (except Clear Block D) . Click here for lots of inspiration using this kit and for more details...

But please don't forget to add my Host Code for orders under £150... for a free gift from yours truly for qualifying orders... Click here for more details on this offer and to see where to add the code... 

Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin - Bumper Showcase...

Released today in the UK and Europe... the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit... designed to simply and quickly say Thinking of You as and when you need to... in lots of different ways should you care to scroll through all this post...

I know that these cards are the ones that people less like to make in classes... so this is a great way to be able to quickly make a beautiful card to send when you need one... 

As everything you need is in the box (except Clear Block D) to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs)  

OR to bulk make ahead (if you are more like me... as I prefer to have these cards ready and waiting to pop in the post as and when I need them... )

And the Kit was released in the US back in February... which is great ... because it means I can share some great alternative creations with the kit before I even have one in my hands...  Enjoy!

All made by fellow US demonstrators... just click on their highlighted name underneath their creations to go straight to the relevant blog or You Tube post... And thank you to each and everyone of you for your wonderful creations... 

Julie Davison

Rachel Tessman

Stampin Scrapper

Chelsey Christensen

Stamp With Tami

The Papered Chef

Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine now available...

The Box of  Sunshine Paper Pumpkin kit is now available to order... 

This is my second post today... please scroll down for my earlier Tuesday Techniques post... 

It includes supplies for eight handmade cards with envelopes and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer... 

Once you’ve made all the cards...

Use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! 

Watch our video to see more...

Only available while supplies last... click here to order...  

News News News... and an exclusive!

Quick update for you today...

The So Shelli Paper Pumpkin kit is now available and ready to ship to you... don't all these boxes look gorgeous!

And an exclusive that I have just realised I can can share with you!! As I picked up the So Shelli Paper Pumpkin stamps from On Stage...

So here you go... couple of shots (as the light is bad as it is way past my bed time when I have remembered and added these!)

Card sample here... just the foil edged pre-cut label to be stamped... and everything then assembled... with a couple of shots you can see the front and the inside of the envelope!

 More details here... but this would be a great concept to buy & try... as it would be lovely to have such a monthly service available to us in UK and Europe too!

And if Paper Pumpkin is a kit box that just gives you 12 cards in a flash... though not forgetting the pretty box too!

But you prefer to spend more time creating... then don't forget the Everything is Rosy product medley in a box... only available during May... while supplies last... More details here...

There is room for both in your life!!

And last but not least... and not really sure where to start with this one... so I will be blunt!

Trimmer Blades are still not available... and we await an update from Stampin Up as to what is going to happen next! There will be blades... but we just don't know how many and when! Please bear with us whilst the supply logistics continue to challenge us! In the meantime the blades have been taken off the system... (fingers gone clammy and in sweats!) 

Our first Paper Pumpkin kit in Europe....

Demonstrators and customers around Europe have been asking Stampin Up for a Paper Pumpkin kit for many a year...  Logistically it proves difficult to supply to all the global markets... but Stampin Up have listened ... so here you go...

But only available from 15th May (aka 11pm UK time tonight!)... and while supplies last... Item Code 152032. £20. 

Check it out on the video here...

Because the non-US markets have long been curious about the Paper Pumpkin program, Stampin Up! thought you’d love to have this unique opportunity to see what it’s all about. Like what you see... please be sure to order and give us your feedback... 

But what exactly is Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!? It is a crafting subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month. You get a professionally designed, all-inclusive kit filled with everything you need in a pretty package. Stamps, precut paper, ink, embellishments, and adhesive—it’s all right there. The kit is different every month. All you have to do is open the box and dive in! More background details here... 

And why is this kit so special? Shelli Gardner, board chair and cofounder of Stampin’ Up!, has partnered with Paper Pumpkin to create a limited edition, nature-focused, Shelli-inspired kit. The look and feel of this kit is all Shelli. It’s elegant and feminine, and so full of springtime details that you’ll probably just want to take a walk, breathe in the fresh air, and then go home and stamp every card in the kit!! And the box it comes in? We predict that you’ll be keeping it . . . like . . . forever. Wait and see.

The Shelli kit from Paper Pumpkin includes the following:

• An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else
• One Classic Stampin’ Spot® from our Classic ink collection
• Paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs)
• 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes
• Adhesives and embellishments for all 12 cards

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colours: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.

Oh and last but no least... IMPORTANT NOTE: A clear block is NOT included with this kit. So if you are a new stamper you will also need Clear Block D (item 118485) in order to stamp the projects.

And here is just one of the designs... 

And what a lot of lovely boxes ready to be shipped to you!

Wednesday WOW & What's New

This is a gifts for you... and a gifts for me... kind of post!!

So What's New? A couple of "limited time availability" products for you... so giving something for every level of crafter... available May 2019...

First up... a new "product medley"... and I hope this is the first of many of these "medleys"... called Everything is Rosy (think a posy of flowers and Rose Gold!!!) 

A STUNNING co-ordinating kit of product shipped in a box including a stamp set, co-ordinating dies, patterned paper, ribbon, die-cuts, Foil Sheets and Shimmer Paint. Lots included for endless creative opportunities... Available May 2019 only...

With a very popular ROSE GOLD shine...  All for just £74. But beware this is so beautiful that I don't think supplies will last the whole month!

Want to see more... well just click here ( or on the icon below) to load up the product video... and I will be back with some samples and more information nearer the time... 

Secondly... and many of you have been asking for this for a very long time... so Stampin' Up! are trialling an internationally available Paper Pumpkin kit... for which I am beyond excited... called Hugs from Shelli... 

Available from 15th May 2019. All for just £20... which I think is incredible value! So I know you won't be disappointed... and again it is expected that this will move out fast...

This kit from Paper Pumpkin includes the following:

• An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else
• One Classic Stampin’ Spot® from our Classic ink collection
• Paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs)
• 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes
• Adhesives and embellishments for all 12 cards

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colours: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla

This kit is an elegant, vintage-themed kit which Shelli, herself, helped conceptualise and design from start to finish. Shelli describes the kit as “A touch of earthy and elegant spring with lots of layers and texture.”

Want to see more... again click here (or on the icon below) to see a video...

By the way...  for those of you that don't know... Paper Pumpkin kits are available in the US on a monthly subscription basis... so if this kit is successful we hope that it may develop the same way in Europe! Fingers crossed... 

And my WOW for today! 

Well I'd like to share the gifts I received last Friday night prior to the On Stage event held by Stampin' Up! for Silver Elite+ level demos...  

Such beautiful hand made creations and not just in paper! I absolutely love them all and consider myself well and truly spoilt...

Thank you Julie, Julie and Anne... 

And I had to laugh...as... if we had remembered to photo the 4 mugs together ... we would had the new AJJA group!! (Eat your heart out ABBA!)