Getting the Most Out of Your New Catalog

It’s Finally Here – The new annual catalog from Stampin’ Up! chocked full of beautiful new stamps and dies as well as returning favorites.  If you are a customer of mine you should have already received your catalog.  If you did not, please let me know.

Before we move to today’s post this is one of two posts from me today.  My other post is about my Retired Items For Sale.  If you would like to see that post…..

How about a Printable Shopping List….

If not a current customer of mine, and don’t already have a demonstrator, please contact me via comments or email and I will get a catalog out to you right away. Until then, you can browse the OnLine version…

How to get the most out of this new Catalog.

Page 1 – The Table of Contents

• The table of contents is broken down by product themes.  Everyday Occasions, Kids & Babies etc.  The bolded items listed under each category are the Product Suites found in that section.  Product Suite are a new concept for SU – more on them later

Page 3 – All the colors in the Stampin Up Rainbow

• The colors are all listed by color family – Neutrals, Brights, Subtles and Regals as well as the currently available In-Colors.  In-Colors are rotational and last for 2 years only.  Color Families are available for much longer periods of time – years and years.  Every so often there will be a color refresh to update the families and keep the color availability fresh and trendy.  The most recent Color Refresh was 2018.

Page 4-11 Bundle Index

• This is a new part of the catalog and it is awesome.  Ever wonder what stamp set coordinates with what die or punch.  This is the place to look. And there are samples for each.  I love this addition.

Page 13 – Product Suites

Woven Threads is the first of many new Product Suites offered by SU.  A suite  is a collection of products you can purchase individually, or purchase them all with only one product code listed at the top of the page.  The pricing includes the bundled price for the stamp and die, a 10% savings, plus all the other items in the suite.  A suite will include:

• Stamp Set
• Die, punch or embossing folder
• Designer Series Paper

It could also include:

• Ribbon or Twine
• Embellishment like sequins, trinkets, pearls or embellishment Kit
• Memories & More Card Pack
• Memories & More Card and Envelope Pack
• Tin with Card and Envelops
• Foil or Vellum
• Washi Tape
• Boxes or Journal
• Embossing Powder

If you are choosing to only purchase the stamp and die bundle, make sure you use the bundle item code listed at the bottom of the page and indicated with the starburst circle that says 10% Off.

Pages 12-159 – All Stamp Sets

• All single stamp sets, stamp sets in suites or stamp sets in bundles will be found on these pages.

Pages 160-161 – Storage Solutions

• Stampin Up has introduced a new storage system.  These modular pieces are meant to stand alone or work together. Get a few, get a lot, what every your storage needs are.  They are inexpensive and really perfect for the beginning stamper who wants to stay organized.

Pages 162-164 – Color Families – Ink and Paper

• Each color family in on place with item codes for ink pad, card stock, ink refill as well as color family assortments like all the ink pads for one color family, markers or card stock collections.

Pages 165-169 – Designer Series Paper and Paper Basics.

• Find all the new Designer Series Paper that coordinates with your favorite stamp set.  The pictures of the paper are bigger than before and easier to see all the patterns included. Paper Basics has all your envelope, vellum, foil, glimmer, watercolor paper and more.

Pages 170-171 Memories & More

• All the offered M&M Card packs plus albums, journals, pocket pages and more.

Pages 172 -178 – Packaging, Ribbon and Embellishments

• I love love love that the pictures of the ribbon  and embellishments are so much bigger and easier to see.  It was something I noticed immediately when I browsed the catalog for the first time.

Pages 179-183 – Coloring Tools and Adhesives

• Your one stop area for Stampin Blends (alcohol markers) colored pencils, pigment sprinkes and more.

Pages 184-185 – Stamparatus

• The Stamparatus helps you align stamp images, stamp multiples or do some pretty snazzy techniques.  There is also a specially designed Stamparatus Carry Bag to store all the accessories.  Great for traveling to Stamp Camp.

Pages 186 – 189 – Punches and Tools

• Who doesn’t love a punch.  Yes they can take up more space than a die set but when it comes to needing multiples of one thing, you can ‘t beat a punch. Other must have tools are the Simply Score Board and the Take Your Pick tool.

Pages 190 – 199  Dies and embossing Folders

• Every year, SU offers more and more coordinating Dies.  To me they are a must have, especially the basic shape dies like circles, squares, rectangles, Ovals.  Embossing folders take a plain piece of paper and do magic on it, making it textured and exotic.  You’ll never go wrong or regret purchasing those dies or any embossing folder to use with your die cutting tool.

Pages 200 – 203 – Kits

• Kits are great.  Whether you are a beginning stamper or experienced you’ll love the kit options.  Great for making several cards at one sitting or having on hand for a quick creation.

Pages 204 – 208  – Just for Hosts

• We love our Hosts. Host a workshop with your demonstrator or order $150 or more and you start earning Stampin Rewards.  You can use those  $ on any product in the catalog OR purchase these stamp sets designed specifically for Hosts.  Stampin Rewards are the only way you can get these products. Or Build your own Stampin Up business by purchasing the Starter Kit for only $99 and select $125 in products of your choice.

Pages 208 –  Be The Demonstrator

• Build your own Stampin Up business by purchasing the Starter Kit for only $99 and select $125 in products of your choice.  I’ve got all the info you need for becoming a demonstrator. Just Click

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Pages 209-212 – Stamp Index

• This is my most often used portion of the catalog.  The index of all the stamps and accessories.

I hope you find my catalog stroll helpful.  If you have any questions about your catalog, or placing an order please contact me.  I’m here to help. Until Next Time…

Happy stamping
Lynn