Stampin' Up! is introducing their new storage cases for the wood-mount stamp sets that will be available in the new catalog!  Not only will the wood-mount stamp sets be packaged in these, but empty ones will be available for purchase for your other crafting storage needs!  They will fit with the stamp cases used for the clear-mount stamps. The stamp images and stamp set name will be on the spine, just like the clear-mount cases. If you like everything to match, you can purchase the new empty cases and transfer your current wood-mount stamps into those.  But Stampin' Up! has made a video with all kinds of uses for these new stamp cases!  Enjoy!

*Translated stamp sets are only available in clear-mount.

Stampin' Up! is discontinuing Watercolor Pencils and Watercolor Crayons (oh no!) due to supplier problems. Watercolor Crayon Brights are no longer available, but you can order the Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone!

Be sure to get an Aqua Painter with them!

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You might remember seeing this Petite Curly Label Punch in the Sale-A-Bration brochure, but you could only get it free with a  Sale-A-Bration purchase.  Now you can put it on your order to purchase through May 31, 2013….after that date, it will be in the new Stampin' Up! catalog so you can still order it!  It's a very cute punch and I think you will enjoy using it! The punched image is only 3/4" x 3/4". It coordinates with the stamp set Ciao, Baby! in the Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog.  You need this fun Petite Curly Label Punch in your Stampin' Up! punch collection!   #129405  $12.95

To order any Stampin' Up! supplies online, just go here to my Online Store!  Lots of goodies there!  Be sure to check all the categories in the left sidebar of the store, including the Clearance Rack!

Here’s an easy tip I accidentally discovered the other day when I was too lazy to get up and find a scrap piece of Daffodil Delight card stock! I had a piece of Whisper White card stock handy, so I grabbed a Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker and scribbled a solid blob of color on the Whisper White. Then I punched the shape out of it with my Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309. I was using it for the flower on the hat of my punch art leprechaun in THIS post.

Just think about it….if you didn’t have a certain color of card stock but you had the marker, you can color on a piece of Whisper White or Very Vanilla card stock and use that to punch or maybe even to stamp on.  Then you can punch or cut and you have the color you want! It might not work in all cases, but if you just don’t want to get up from the table, this might be a handy tip!  Especially if you have Shimmery White card stock or the Watercolor paper where you can play with color a little bit, you might color with a couple different colors in an area, maybe even spritz them…just experiment, and see what you come up with! Now I think I want to go play more with this idea!

Stamping is for fun!

Don’t forget, Sale-A-Bration ends Friday, March 22……that is THIS coming Friday! Be sure to get your order in! Contact me, or put it in online yourself at my Online Store! Be sure you see my name in the upper right corner of my store, then you know you are in the right place!  Also, check the categories in the left sidebar of the store, such as “New Arrivals” or “Clearance Rack” so you can take advantage of every offer you want!  With every $50 purchase, you get to choose one FREE Sale-A-Bration product!

If you haven't heard yet, Stampin' Up! finally has a new Paper Trimmer #126889…and now, you can also buy the extra replacement cutting and scoring blades!

The following Stampin' Trimmer accessories are now available for purchase: 

• Stampin' Trimmer Cutting Blades (item 126995) 
• Stampin' Trimmer Scoring Blades (item 126996)

You can store the extra cutting and scoring blades in the compartment under the Stampin' Trimmer base. 

Be sure to put this new paper trimmer on your next order….and if you are lucky enough to already own it, be sure to order the extra cutting blades and scoring blades.  This is the same cutter featured in the Stampin' Up! Catalog but there was a long delay in being able to order it. Click here to order or read more about it and to watch a video about the Stampin' Up! Paper Trimmer.

Believe me, this trimmer has every feature we have all ever wanted!

Finally the new Stampin' Up! Stampin' Trimmer is available! It was featured in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, but just was not available until now. You can see some close-up photos of it in the catalog on page 180. I can't believe they packed so many features into one product! One of my favorites is that the base is larger so that for most of your common cuts, you won't even need to extend the ruler. Also, there is space for both the cutting blade and the scoring blade, so I'm actually using the scoring blade right after making my cut and not having to reach for my bone folder.

Watch the video by Brian Pilling of Stampin' Up!

Here is the list from Stampin' Up!:

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. 
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. 
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
  • Product details: item 126889; $29.95

If you want to be one of the first customers to own the new Stampin' Trimmer, just go to my Online Store and place your order!