Good Monday morning stamping friends. Well, another Stampin’ Up! OnStage Event in the books and we had such a good time. I can’t wait till I can order the new catalogs and share them with you. Until then, I’m only allowed to show the cover. It was great getting together with everyone oohing and aahing over the new catalog. There was a lot of laughs and fun times this weekend. I place my pre-pre order and hopefully I’ll get my new products and be able to share with you this week.

I thought I would share some pictures with you of things we received and the fun we had this weekend.

We had a 7am flight to Houston on Thursday. Ann Louise, Terry Lynn and I sat together on the plane. Donna and Amy were up front sitting.

We were able to check into our hotel as soon as we got there. Our room view was the Houston Astros Stadium.

This is the roof top pool area at the hotel.

Once we were checked in and unpacked a bit, we met up for a nice lunch at the restaurant in the hotel. The food was delicious.

After lunch it was onto the convention center for our opening session. At check in we got our swag, a pretty smart backpack, an organizer bin, a small notebook to take notes during OnStage, pens, pins and our name tags.

After our opening session our team leader Amy found this food truck to go to for dinner. It was a nice walk through Houston. At first, I was a little hesitant, but the food was amazing.

We all sat outside on picnic tables talking, eating and laughing.

There was a huge sculpture of the Beatles there too.

After dinner we had our OnStage After Hours where we received a pack of the new 2024-2026 In-Color cardstock pack, a bundle that we chose at registration, a pack of embellishments and baker’s twine.

Here are 2 more of the bundles that other’s chose to play with.

We also got to play with the new 2024-2026 In-Color stamp pads.

Friday morning started our sessions and presentations. These are some of the gifts that other team members brought for everyone.

During our lunch break on Friday and Saturday there was a Product Playground that we could go around and do different activities.

Ann Louise is attaching In-Color swatches up high where some of us couldn’t reach.

Here’s the finished project.

Ann Louise and Mary were making cards on a magnetic board.

Ann Louise and Jaimie put their favorite color combos together and attached them to this board.

We got to vote on our favorite new 2024-2026 In-Color by putting ping pong balls in our favorite new In-Color bins. Mary Kay wanted them all to go into Petunia Pop. Petunia Pop was the winning color.

These are the color families. Which one best describes you?

There was a whole wall of all of our ribbons.

Here’s a peek at some of the new Designer Series Paper coming in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog in May. If you’ve placed an order with me in the past year, you are on my list to receive a catalog as soon as I get them.

There’s always Prize Patrol at our Stampin’ Up! OnStage Events. I received a pack of one of the new DSP’s coming, a new kit that will be coming soon and a stamp set.

We ended out Stampin’ Up! OnStage Event with a group picture of everyone that was able to attend. This event is for ALL demonstrators, hobby and business. I am part of this awesome group of friendly demonstrators. They are like an extended family to me. We ended Saturday night with a team pizza party where we all sat around talking about the catalog, things coming, getting to know one another and eating. I’m already looking forward to OnStage 2025. I’d love to have you on our team so you can join us for a fun weekend. If you’re interested in joining, contact me and we can talk. Hope you enjoyed seeing our weekend.

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Stampin’ Up! has two new kits available to order!! 

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Your Day To Shine Kit

Say hello, happy birthday, or recognize someone with the Your Day to Shine Kit. Everyone will appreciate one of these pretty floral cards and matching envelopes. If you’re new to card making, you’ll love how this kit makes crafting super simple, because all of the pieces are printed, die cut, and ready to use—no stamping or cutting needed! If you’re an experienced crafter, you’ll love the artistic beauty of these card designs. Includes sentiments in English, Dutch, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card sizes: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm), 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones
* Die-cut vellum pieces
* Printed labels and die cut images
* Printed sentiments in four languages: English, Dutch, French, German

Product colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow

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Frog & Friends Game Kit

DIY a classic cup-and-ball game! With the Frog & Friends Kit, you can craft six cup-and-ball games in three designs: a fun frog, a flashy fish, and a silly shark. The kit includes everything you need to complete the toys, even googly eyes! It’s a great kit for crafting with kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, play groups—kids and kids at heart!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 6 cup-and-ball games: 2 each of 3 designs
* Finished size: 4-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Acrylic shapes
* Stickers
* Twine

Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, iridescent, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You can find all the Kits Here at my Online Store.

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Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.  

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!  A new set of Online Exclusives are now available for ordering.

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suites and new bundles.

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
• Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
• Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
  (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 March. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April by clicking here!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   AHZBFDC4

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.