Happy Easter and I hope you have a blessed holiday

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Clarification on some of the retiring stamp sets

I have received some emails and here is a clarification on the stamp sets that are on the retirement list and as to why. I hope this will help you to better understand as we transition over to the new cling mount stamps.

The following stamp sets appear on the retirement list in CLEAR mount or WOOD mount, HOWEVER, they will CARRY OVER INTO THE NEW CATALOG as CLING Mount ONLY (the sticky labels):
Accented Blooms
Animal Outing
Artisan Textures
Barn Door
Beautiful Day
Beautiful You
Bee Thankful
Birthday Backgrounds
Bokeh Dots
Botanical Bliss
Buffalo Check (will continue as wood mount as well)
Country Road
Crafting Forever
Dandelion Wishes
Dashing Deer
First Frost
Flourishing Phrases
Gallery Grunge
Handwritten
Healing Hugs
Heartland
Hold On To Hope
Itty Bitty Greetings
Kindness & Compassion
Label Me Pretty
Lilypad Lake
Little Elephant
Little Twinkle
Love you to Pieces
Magical Mermaid
Painted Glass
Peaceful Place
Perennial Birthday
Pop of Petals
Rooted in Nature
Sea of Textures
Sorry for Everything
Special Celebrations
Stitched All Around
This Little Piggy
Tropical Chic
Winter Woods

From Stampin’ UP!

Effective immediately, stamp sets offered in clear-mount or wood-mount in the 2018–2019 annual catalog that are carrying over into the 2019–2020 annual catalog will be offered in clear-mount and/or wood-mount until existing inventory has been depleted or until June 4, 2019 (whichever comes first). If our inventory is depleted, you will be notified of the automatic switch to cling when placing an order for that stamp set. This means that you may end up purchasing select cling stamp sets (in carryover artwork) before they can be ordered from the catalog! All carryover rubber stamp sets will be available in cling medium only (with the exception of background stamps in North America) beginning June 4, 2019.

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Lovely as a Tree is Retiring, sad to see it leave...

but we all knew one day this would come, 

even though this was a top seller, I think everyone now

 has it and it is just not selling like it use to. 

BUT... look at the Rooted in Nature set. It is just as beautiful as Lovely as a Tree! I know this will be a hot seller to compliment those who already have Lovely as a Tree. 

If you have not gotten the Lovely as a tree and you want it, get your order in now before it is no longer available. Click on any of the pictures below to order it or both from me and also be put on my mailing list for the new catalog coming out in June. I will place my order for the catalogs by April/May and they should go out by mid May.

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle

[148353]

$72.75

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle

[148353]

$72.75

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[127793]

$20.00

Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[128655]

$28.00

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Lemon Lime Twist #simplestamping

I love that the Stampin' Up! challenges us with different things to create a card with.

For April #simplestamping Challenge

• Theme: Any occasion
• Supplies: Stamps, ink, and paper.
• Twist: One of the retiring In Colors has to be featured in some way. 
• I felt this card fits the challenge that Stampin' Up! has set forth since it uses the Twist in the challenge...Lemon Lime Twist:)

Our direct team lead sends us elements each month to create a card. This month we got a stamped image from the Precious Delivery stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White cardstock, Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper, Pearlized Doily and Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.

I felt this card fits the challenge that Stampin' Up! has set forth.

Here is the card I created, I just love how that stork is ready to deliver someone a precious gift!

 I popped up the Lemon Lime Twist Gingham Gala 
and the stork with dimensionals.

 Here is a side view showing it  a little more. I used Smoky Slate for the stork, his beak is Pumpkin dark blend and his legs are Mango Melody dark blend. The diaper bag is Lemon Lime Twist.

To help set of the Gingham Gala, I used Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.

Here is the inside. I popped up the sentiment also.

I hope I have inspired you to get out your stamps, ink and papers and create a card.

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Stampin' Up! 2019-2020 catalog is coming June 4th!

Are you on my mailing list to receive the new 2019-2020 catalog? If not just send me an email at donnaschnees2008@embarqmail.com 

and I will add you to the list (must receive email address by April 29th, order for catalogs will go in on the 30th), no purchase necessary to receive catalog, but if you do make a purchase I will send a little Thank You gift for ordering from me and helping me grow my business that I love doing.

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Stampin' Up! is making some big changes

We have some big changes to our die-cutting and embossing product line that will give us a better opportunity to support the long-term vision we have for the line. While we’ve worked with our current supplier for many years, we’ve had the opportunity to reassess this relationship. After extensive research, demonstrator feedback, and evaluation, we’ve decided to move in a new direction and we’re optimistic about this new course.

We strive to provide you with the best papercrafting products and experiences, without sacrificing the quality Stampin’ Up! is known for, all while being mindful of cost and other important considerations, including our Stampin’ Up! value of Innovation: We embrace the spirit of discovery by setting challenging goals, considering opportunities, emphasizing creativity, and having the courage to change as we strive to better our best.

Innovation requires risk, and in our pursuit of a better overall die-cutting and embossing product line, we’re experiencing more significant challenges than we originally planned for. These are not insurmountable challenges, but they are taking time to resolve.

Because of these setbacks, we will not offer a die-cutting & embossing machine in the 2019–2020 annual catalog. We know this will create some challenges for you, and for that, we apologize. Our product development department is moving with responsible haste to work through this issue, and we will share more information as things are finalized.

However, we will offer new dies and embossing folders in the 2019–2020 annual catalog. Since we’re using a new supplier, the dies and folders will be manufactured differently; this means the way you use the new style of dies and folders will be a little different than how you used the old style. Both the new-style and old-style dies and embossing folders can work with any die-cutting & embossing machine (in some cases, adaptations like shims may be required because the gap between rollers on machines may vary slightly between manufacturers; this is explained more in our Q&A PDF below).

One of the significant factors in this decision is that instead of working with a supplier who works with a manufacturer, we are moving to a direct-to-manufacturer relationship. This means that we will work directly with the factories who manufacture our dies and folders instead of working with another company who then works with different factories. This gives us greater control and potential in the manufacturing process. Here’s one example of how that will work: having a direct-to-manufacturer relationship will better allow us to implement die and folder ideas we gather from you, our power users. When we gather feedback and ideas from you, we will now be able to work directly with the factories making the products to implement those innovative ideas.

So while the current situation isn’t ideal, we are setting the foundation for greater die-cutting and embossing opportunity in the future.

Transition to New Die-Cutting and Embossing Line

Here’s a look at how this transition will unfold:

Beginning April 9, 2019	Product Name References In training and communications, you’ll notice us transition away from our old-style die-cutting and embossing product names and start referring to them in our new-style names. See the Die-Cutting and Embossing Product Names chart below.
Through June 3, 2019	Die and Folder Supply: While Supplies Last and Interruptions Inventory on some retiring dies may be depleted before the end of the 2019 occasions and 2018–2019 annual catalog sales period; we will not replenish inventory on any retiring dies and folders that sell out. Inventory on some dies and folders carrying over into the 2019–2020 catalog may be depleted; if this happens, they may go on backorder or may not be available to order until we have replenished the inventory.*
April 15–June 3, 2019	Retiring List Our old-style die-cutting & embossing machine will be on the retiring list while supplies last. This also includes related products such as plates and platforms. Dies and embossing folders included on the retiring list will not be offered in the new catalog in any format. Dies and standard embossing folders NOT included on the retiring list will be carried over into the 2019–2020 annual catalog. We’ll use up our current inventory before starting to ship new-style dies, so even if you place an order in 2020, you might receive an old-style die or folder.* These are the high-quality products we currently offer, so we’re confident that you’ll be happy with their performance.
May 2–June 3, 2019	2019–2020 Annual Catalog Preorder All dies and the embossing folder included on the preorder will be produced by our new supplier and made in the new style with a different and high-quality product design.
April 13–16, 2019	Product Purchase Premiere for OnStage Attendees This offer is a chance for OnStage attendees to order a selection of products from the 2019–2020 annual catalog early. All dies and the embossing folder included on the Product Purchase Premiere will be produced by our new supplier and made in the new style with a different and high-quality product design.
Beginning June 4, 2019	2019–2020 Annual Catalog All new dies and embossing folders (denoted with a “New” icon in the catalog) will be produced by our new supplier and made in the new style with a different and high-quality product design. For carryover dies and non-3D embossing folders, we’ll use up our current inventory before starting to ship new-style dies, so even if you place an order in 2020, you might receive an old-style die or folder.* These are the high-quality products we currently offer, so we’re confident you’ll be happy with their performance. All new and carryover 3D embossing folders will be produced by our new supplier and made in the new style with a different and high-quality product design. Carryover 3D embossing folders (previously named Dynamic) will not be available to order beginning with the catalog launch but we’re in process on getting these ready to go and they’ll be available as soon as possible. We’ll let you know when they are. No die-cutting & embossing machine will be available for purchase from Stampin’ Up! in the 2019–2020 annual catalog.
Ongoing	Product Training on New Dies and Embossing Folders We’ll have more details—including visuals—on the new-style dies and embossing folders, as well as training on using them, available on the demonstrator website as they are developed.

*We anticipate possible interruption with the dies and embossing folders carrying over into the new catalog while we transition our inventory to our new supplier. This could mean items going on backorder, or periods of time where items are unavailable to order. We recommend that you keep an eye on the Inventory Status Report which will indicate when product inventory levels are low, if they’re on backorder, and if they’re unavailable to order. Keep in mind that this report is refreshed multiple times a day but it does not provide an up-to-the-minute reflection of our inventory levels and status.

Die-Cutting and Embossing Product Names

Another change required in this transition from our previous supplier is to the terminology we use to refer to die-cutting and embossing products. While the primary reason behind these changes is to comply with trademarks, we are excited for the opportunity to simplify—and we think it will make talking to your customers about these products even easier.

All dies are now just “dies.” We no longer need to categorize them based on whether they’re open (coordinate with stamps), detailed, or designed to go along an edge. And embossing folders will all be called “embossing folders.” We will have two types: standard and 3D (3D being more detailed and intricate than standard).

Please start using the new-style product names with your customers and in your business—on social media, blog posts, website, emails—everywhere.

Old-Style Product Names	New-Style Product Names
Framelits™, Thinlits™, Edgelits™	dies
Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder	embossing folder
Textured Impressions Dynamic Embossing Folder	3D embossing folder
Plates, platforms, etc.	Plates
Big Shot™	Any die-cutting & embossing machine we may offer in the future will have a different name.

Highlights: New-Style Dies and Embossing Folders

Since we’re using a new supplier for our dies and embossing folders, they’ll be manufactured differently, which means the way you use them will be a little different. We’ll highlight a few of the changes between the old-style and new-style products below. In the future, we’ll also provide videos to show how to craft with the new-style dies and embossing folders and better showcase the features described below.

We’re confident the new-style products will continue to uphold our high-quality standards and that you’ll be happy with your crafting results using the new style.

Here are some of the changes you’ll notice with our new-style dies and embossing folders:

• Our new-style open dies (those that coordinate with stamps) use a high quality metal that’s thinner than before but still as strong and durable.
• The new-style dies have an added lip to the inside of the blades.
• On old-style dies, when you place an open die (dies that coordinate with stamps) over a stamped image, a small border of cardstock is visible around the stamped image. With new-style dies, the die hugs the edge of the stamped image. Instead of aligning the die to the space around the stamped image, you will align it to the edges of the stamped image. When the image is cut, there will still be a cardstock border around the image.

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• We’ve improved the adhesive that secures the dies to the insert sheet in the package so that it’s not too sticky. It’s easier to remove dies from the insert sheet, and the adhesive won’t cling to the dies.
• We’ve standardized the size of the die inserts for easier storage based on our observation of how demonstrators store their dies. There are now only two insert sizes: 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm), which coordinate in size with our stamp cases, and 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm). The standard sizes will allow uniform storage in whatever system you use. The envelopes that the dies come in will be slightly larger.
• With old-style Dynamic folders, we recommended you spritz cardstock before embossing to soften the fibers so you got a better impression. Now, that extra step will not be necessary because the new-style folders usually create a crisp impression without spritzing. The way the new folders are manufactured also gives us options for more detailed and intricate designs in the future.
• 3D folders are thinner than our old-style Dynamic folders. Because they are thinner, you will need to use a shim, depending on the die-cutting & embossing machine you use.

As more updates and happenings go on, I will post them as soon as I can. It is exciting to see the new changes coming for Stampin' Up!

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