New 2024-2025 Stampin; Up! Annual Catalog is here

Welcome, everyone! 

It's been a few years since you last heard from me and what a crazy ride it has been. Covid was really rough on us, as it was for so many people. My mother in law passed away from Covid in December of 2020 and my daughter was having a hard time with being at home three days a week instead of in school. She was a freshman in high school and really needed me. Then, school opened up and she joined the volleyball team.  So, for the past three years, I have been a volleyball mom.

If you have a child in high school sports, you probably know how much time that takes. Volleyball took over our life. She played volleyball all the time - not just in high school. She joined club volleyball and we traveled to tournaments. Volleyball took on a life of its' own.  Then, we started looking at colleges. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do other than play volleyball. Then, last year she discovered Chemistry. She loved it and decided she was going to major in Chemistry and Business.  Then, she discovered the Costmetic Science at the University of Toledo.  All of a sudden, we were making plans to visit the school and one visit was all it took.  I guess after seeing all of the colleges she had visited, she just knew.  So, she is now a senior in high school and will be going off to college in the fall. I'm not going to lie. I miss volleyball. Part of me hopes that she tries out for the club team at the University of Toledo in the fall but I also know that she has a lot of things she wants to do and she may just find that she won't have a lot of time for volleyball.  I get it but I will miss it.  I knew I would and that was why with all of those hours in the car traveling I looked at it as time that we were spending together that I would never get back (Happy Volley at Penn State, I'm looking at you).

And, now, that I have almost gotten her to the point of being at college, it is time to start focusing on me again.

That starts with doing things that make me happy.  So, here, I am. 

Recently, another papercrafting company announced that they were closing. Close to My Heart has been a staple in the papercrafting community for many years. I have quite a bit of their stuff and they always did a great job with their scrapbooking and cardmaking kits.

Stampin' Up! recently announced that they have been in talks with Close to My Heart to purchase the rights to some of their products. We haven't heard what they are BUT I am very excited that Stampin' Up! will be venturing into the scrapbooking world again. There have been rumblings on what items Stampin' Up! will be doing but they are committed to this and have even reached out to Close to My Heart demonstrators (called Makers) and from what I can see there are a lot of them who have decided to come over to Stampin' Up! as of May 1.

I got some of the new Stampin' Up! products the other day that I pre-ordered and decided to jump right in and do an un-boxing video.  As Stampin' Up! demonstrators we get the chance to order a selected number of products before they go live.  I purchased some of the products that we had access to. 

I already have my list ready for May 1 when everything is available. 

Here is the link to the youtube video: 2024-2025 Annual Catalog Pre-order Unboxing Video

As with so many companies, there are supply chain issues.  If you see something you like, I would order it because there is the chance that it won't be available.  One of the new products is currently unavailable and that is the 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots.

 These are a part of the Unbounded Beauty Suite.  I found a good substitute for them, however. And, that is the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems.

So, if you like the Unbounded Beauty Suite (the in colors are quite pretty - I admit I wasn't so sure when I first saw them - I would get the products in the suite and add the gems to your order. Once they come back in stock, I'll let you know. Here is a glimpse of the Unbounded Beauty Suite.

And, here is a close up of the in color ink pads. 

If you like the in colors this year, I highly recommend you check out this special, below. For the month of May, if you join Stampin' Up!, you get all of the items below included in your starter kit for free! This is an $82 value for free.  Plus, you still get to pick out $125 worth of items from the new 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog! There is no obligation to venture into the business side of Stampin' Up! We have many hobby demonstrators (I have been there) and as a hobby demonstrator you still get a discount, plus the opportunity to go to our On Stage Convention, and many other opportunities!

Seriously, you get all of this - 

Plus an additional $125 worth of Stampin' Up! product of whatever you want for $99!

It is really an amazing deal!!

New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9 cm) Cardstock
2024–2026 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment

Thanks for hanging out here. Stay tuned!

Wow!

What a Crazy Time This Has Been!

First, I need to say OnStage was amazing!  Stampin' Up! honestly never disappoints me.  OnStage was virtual this year (we were supposed to be in Salt Lake City) but because of Covid we had to do it virutally. It was still a great time!

They gave us the option to prepurchase some product from the new upcoming Jan-June mini catalog (seriously, doesn't it feel like we were just talking about this???).  I did take them up on the option and got some items from the Dandy Garden Suite.

You can check out my YouTube video on the part of the Dandy Garden Suite here:  

There is more to this suite, too and I can't wait to show it to you on Tuesday when I get my order!  One of the biggest perks of being a demonstrator and attending OnStage is we get to purchase select items ahead of others (demonstrators who do not attend cannot pre-purchase).  So, I took advantage of that and bought some new things which I love and I think you will too!

Another benefit of OnStage is we get to make items using new product from the upcoming catalog. Typically, we get a large selection of this year given that it was virtual, all of the cards we made were from the Dandy Garden Suite.

Here is what we made:

I love dragonflies!  

The dragonfly is a punch and even though I love my Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine and I love dies...I think punches are great!  

Another big perk of OnStage is hanging out with your demonstrator friends. Now, we couldn't do that either but we did have a zoom on Thursday when we got our recognition.  I am so grateful for my team, my customers and Stampin' Up!  I had no idea when I started this venture I would be where I am in 2 years - on top of working a full time job. So, thank you to all of you for helping me get here!

I would love to have as a part of my team.  We have monthly team meetings (over zoom) and do monthly make n takes. If you are local, I can drop off. If you are not local, I can mail.  All members of my team get a free pdf every month of projects to make and I am always available to help them.

If you are interested in talking about the Stampin' Up! opportunity, you may send me a message through my Stampin' Up! site, Papercrafts with Meg. You may also join my team though the gadget on the side, or through this link, here.

Thank you so much everyone!

I hope you all have a blessed week and Happy Crafting!

 Happy Halloween!

What a crazy year this has been.  Did any of you think that when 2020 started we would be talking about not even having Halloween in some parts of the country?

Thankfully, my daughter is in school a couple days a week and the other days are done via zoom. She doesn't like it and can't wait to get back to full time.  She also made the volleyball team this year.  We were so excited.  They've only had 1 game because her high school closed for 2 weeks due to some cases but they are now back!  Yay!

This year I heard the words "I'm too old for trick or treating" and my heart broke.  I didn't know it would bother me. Just one more step to growing up.  Had I known last year would be her last I would have made her let me take a pic.   She's at that age, ya know?

I know, for me, if I could go trick or treating I would.  I have never been into Halloween decorations much; to me it's never felt like a holiday and I've never crafted much Halloween stuff...Paper Pumpkin has been it for me.  

Until this year. You know what got me?  The owls.

I absolutely love the Have a Hoot bundle.  I love the owls and I love that we can make them scary or sweet.  When I saw the Have a Hoot bundle and the rectangle treat boxes...I was convinced they would make great gift card holders for craft fairs....

The only issue...Covid!

Last weekend, I was actually fortunate enough to participate in a small, outdoor craft/vendor fair.  I brought the owls and I sold every single one...I wish I had made more.

I wrapped them individually in the 3 x 8 cellophane bags from Stampin' Up and tied it with a bow.  

The strips of Designer Series Paper are 2 1/2 x 8 and 1 1/2 x 8.  Wrap them and adhere them in the back. Keep them loose enough so you can slide it off the tin - but tight enough so it doesn't fall off on their own.

Aren't they adorable?  

If you would like to order the Have a Hoot Bundle - or anything below - you may check out the items on my Stampin' Up! store  by clicking here.

Thanks for following me!

Happy Crafting

Megan

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Wow! What a Wednesday 

Stampin' Up's Super Stamp-Stacular 24 Hour Stamp Sale of the Year is Here!

Today, September 23rd, for 24 Hours Only, Stampin' Up! is having their annual stamp sale on select stamps from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!

Select Cling and Photopolymer Stamp sets are 15% off!

Now is the perfect time to stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price.

This super stamp-actular sale only happens once a year and you don't want to miss out on these savings!

You can place an order directly through me or you can shop directly through my Stampin' Up Online Store. Just go to the Sales & Specials section of the store and you will find the stamps. 

Shop Here:  www.papercraftswithmeg.stampinup.net

You may click here to check out a pdf of all of the stamps.

Happy Crafting!

Megan

 

Whale of a Time Zoom Class to Go and Our New "Normal"

I feel like I keep saying this...our new normal. I don't like it.  I keep hoping it's only temporary.  But, we make the best with what we have and right now that includes having card and scrapbook classes on zoom.

It's actually not as bad as it sounds.  I come up with the class, prepare everything (if you've paid for the class) and then we meet on zoom.  I also prepare a full color pdf tutorial with all the cutting instructions for you.

Yesterday, we did projects using the Whale of a Time suite.  I love this suite.  The papers are bright and cheery and go with so many of our inks and papers...there are a lot of possibilities for projects.

I decided to do 4 projects, a 3-D box and a 2 page scrapbook layout...and I used the Stitched Triangle dies.  I also used the piece of seaweed from the Sailing Home dies...

The class prep was ALOT of work...but it was so worth it.

There are so many great pieces in this suite...the punch, the paper, the embossing folder (so much detail!).

I love that the sentiments in the stamp set lends itself to both cards and scrapbook layouts...not all stamp sets do but this one sure does!

Here are some of teases of the projects.

I love the punch.  Using Wink of Stella on the belly gives a little bit of shine to the card.

I love the little heart.  

It really is possible to create scrapbooking layouts using Stampin' Up! products.  It's high quality product (best on the market in my opinion)

And, that little box is so adorable!

This little fish stamp is adorable.  They even have eyes (see what I mean about all the detail).  And, the embossing folder on the vellum (it's stunning!).

I would like to send a thank you to my friends Jean Addis and Lisa Flemming for the inspiration for some of these ideas.  

If you would like to purchase the pdf of the class, it is $15 and you may send me a message via my email address which is located on my Stampin' Up! store.  If you would like to get to my Stampin' Up! site you may click the link, Papercrafts with Meg.  I will send you a pdf version of the class.

If you would like to purchase the bundle or the suite (the sequins are on back order as of this moment) you may do so through my store, Stampin' Up! store here.  

I hope you enjoy!

Happy Crafting.

Megan

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