The 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue launched on Tuesday! Here are some of the products I’m excited to get my hands on. Will this help you narrow down your wish list, or perhaps add a few more items you hadn’t considered?
Best Item for Beginners – Go-to Greetings
This stamp set is inspired by Million Sales Achiever Sandi Hartka, and this doesn’t surprise me! I find that the sets inspired by demonstrators are often the perfect addition to our collections – demonstrators, after all, know what we need and want! This set includes three different sizes and fonts of your most stamped greetings—Thinking of You, Just a Note, Thank You, and Happy Birthday. Whether you want simple or fancy – this stamp set is called “go-to” for a reason!
Best Sentiment Stamp Set – Charming Sentiments
When you’re ready to move beyond the basic sentiments, this stamp set is the perfect next step. Again designed with help from a demonstrator, Million Sales Achiever Lisa Curcio, this set will help you say thank you and congratulations, wish happy birthday and good luck, and show people you care. Includes various sentiments in different stylistic fonts designed to be used for all occasions.
Best Graphic Stamp Set – Nature’s Prints
This set includes an eclectic mix of organic and botanical imagery as well as various elegant sentiments perfect for all-occasion cards. You’ll love all the different possibilities this stamp set offers! Use it on its own for stunning projects, or pair it with the Natural Prints dies or the striking Fern 3D embossing folder for amazing results!
Best Embellishment – Glossy Dots
As a devoted Brights fan, it’s no surprise that I adore these sparkling, self-adhesive embellishments! They are part of the Hues of Happiness suite, but I think I’ll be using them on a wide variety of projects. They are irresistible!
Best Designer Series Paper – Hues of Happiness
This paper is simply stunning! Not only can you use it on any project, just like any other gorgeous paper …. you can also cut out the flowers with the Blossoming Happiness dies, AND (my current favourite) stamp any flower or other image on the colourful ‘canvas’ side of the paper, and cut out with dies or punch! Oh, and that makes me think of paper-piecing … wow, the possibilities are endless!
Honorable Mention – He’s the Man specialty DSP
This versatile paper pack is something altogether different. It includes 10 sheets of patterned paper, packed with bold patterns in neutral colours – antique cars, camping gear, suits and ties, and patterns such as diamonds, stripes, and plaids. There are also two sheets of die-cut images that help you add a personal touch to each project without a lot of preparation!
Best Punch Bundle – Bottled Happiness bundle
There are so many possibilities with this bundle! The vintage style bottles can contain messages, flowers, a beverage of choice … you can even add the shaker domes and embellishments to create gorgeous shaker cards. The sentiments are suitable for a wide variety of occasions, and the two-step stamps allow for lots of creativity when creating your project. A very fun bundle!
Best Die Bundle – Sending Smiles bundle
Send sunshine to brighten someone’s day, comfort and strength, a note of thanks, or birthday wishes. Whatever the occasion, you can create beautiful cards with heartfelt thoughts that will bring a smile to whoever receives it! This set includes nine versatile sentiments and thirteen images that you can mix and match to create a wide variety of designs. The shadowed text and just-right label sizes provided by the dies will make your simple projects look exquisite!
Best New Tool – Embossing Folders
Okay, embossing folders aren’t new, but can we talk for a minute about the HUGE selection in this catalogue? There are eight brand new folders plus some returning/carryover favourites, for a total of 20. But that’s not all …. five of the folders are sized for the mini machine, which means there are two folders per set and two designs per set. So that’s 25 different designs, just with our embossing folders! Soooo many choices!
The Other Best New Tool – Lovely Layers vellum
Who doesn’t love the ornate touch that comes with adding vellum? It’s lovely enough to stand on its own, or you can stamp right on the vellum sheets using StazOn ink. This new vellum pack offers the perfect transparency for stamping several sheets and layering them in unique ways for a fabulous, unexpected look that’s sure to WOW!
Angel Policy – Limited Edition
The Angel Policy is a legal document that requires anyone who uses Stampin’ Up! products on projects they sell – whether you are a demonstrator or a customer – to include the ©Stampin’ Up! stamp on those projects. The Limited Edition stamp set is the perfect way to do it! These terrific images can be stamped on the backs of cards, tags, and other projects to show your pride in your creative work. The variety of phrases means you can choose the perfect one for each project you create.
Best Deal in the Catalogue – The Starter Kit on page 180
The Starter Kit is always the best deal in the catalogue, and it’s even better this month! When you join Stampin’ Up! by May 31st, your $135 Starter Kit will include a special bonus: an additional $91 in free product, featuring the beautiful new In Colors! That’s on top of the $165 in products you get to choose yourself, all delivered to your door with free shipping. And that’s just the beginning! Check out all the benefits of joining the Stampin’ Queens right here!
ICYMI – Here are some items you may have missed – they are worth a second look!
Pretty Pop-ups dies p.173
Framed Occasions – a new stamp set that co-ordinates with the Beautiful Shapes dies!
Stronger Together – what a wonderful, empowering set of messages!
Summer Shadows dies are back! First introduced in Sale-a-Bration earlier this year, these fabulous dies co-ordinate with Shaded Summer stamp set!
Hostess – Don’t forget about the awesome hostess rewards available this year! There are three ways for you to earn these free, exclusive products: Host an online or virtual party with your friends; Place a personal order of $200 or more; or, join my Stampin’ Club for month-by-month fun!
Garden Grandeur stamp set
Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper Mega-Pack (48 sheets of 12 x 12″ Designer Series Paper!)
Did I leave your favourite product off my list? Comment below and let me know! And if you don’t have your hard-copy catalogue yet, you can request one right here!
