March 2026 Newsletter Christine Josti, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator The calendar says that Meteorological Spring began on March 1st and the "official" first day of Spring is March 20. Looking out my window, I find that very hard to believe ❄️ March is National Scrapbooking month! Have you seen Stampin' Up!'s Scrapbooking Workshop kits? There are 16 different themed, individual kits. More than enough to create a full year's worth of memories. These kits have all the papers, supplies, directions and photo place holders (so you can put the pictures in later) you need to create three double-page 12" x 12" layouts. Purchase the album
separately, Stampin' Up! has two different choices. All you really need to do is follow the directions and
supply your own photographs - pretty quick & easy! Scrapbooking Workshop Kits are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects while preserving memories. March Product of the Month If your March order is at the $75 threshold, you can purchase this new Notes of Spring stamp set for only $5! When you meet the qualifying threshold, you will be prompted to select the Product of the Month on the shopping cart
page. Notes of Spring stamp set: Create an adorable card with this stamp set and send it to some-bunny you love! Or use it to craft a scrapbook spread of a moment you hold deer. Whatever you choose to create, this stamp set with woodland friends and useful sentiments is sure to add some springtime joy! That bunny is way too cute!!!!! New Online Exclusives Products! There's a great new lineup of products that begins today! I've pre-ordered a few of them myself and have really enjoyed using them. One of the projects is below and I'm using some of them for my upcoming Creativity event. I'm particularly enjoying the Homemade Sweetness
Suite. The last day to register for my March 28 in-person stamping event is this Friday. This event will be held in Norwell, Massachusetts (on the east coast, South Shore). Please don't delay in signing up as I want to have everything prepped and ready for you. Register here: https://mailsomethingpretty.com/march28 Easter Candy Box Who doesn't love to make and receive treat boxes? Especially when they're filled with candy and chocolate. Today's project is a lift up jelly
bean/chocolate egg treat box. You can make the base with one sheet of card stock and then decorate as you wish. Measurements: Box (all one piece) - 6-1/2" x 11" Score Portrait direction: 1/2", 1-1/2", 5" & 6" Score Landscape direction: 1/2", 1-1/2", 5-1/2", 6-1/2" & 10-1/2" Front pattern paper: 3-1/4" x 3-3/4" For this box,
I used the new Easter Basket bundle (166947). Sneak Peek - Something New Coming Soon! You may have seen some posts by other demonstrators of what new is to come this spring. I don't like to post about things too far in the future because if you can't get your hands on them right
away, why tease? There will be a gradual roll out of a new ink pad design over the next two years. We'll be able to see & use these new ink pads beginning this May. The 5 new In Colors will be sold with this new design. All other colors won't be available with the new ink pad design until 2027 (hint: there will be a "color revamp" in 2027). Description of the new case design from Stampin' Up!: This design features a felt ink pad in a magnet-based, stackable case; it’s thoughtfully engineered, beautifully functional, and completely top of the line. With an easy, mess-free open and a
snap-tight closure, we think you’ll agree it’s one of the coolest ink pad cases available. Added bonus: it holds more ink! More ink = more fun stamping + fewer refills. (And yes, in case you’re wondering . . . this is the same ink pad design that was previously produced by our Close to My Heart friends!) Retiring Colors Every year, Stampin' Up! introduces 5 new In Colors that remain in the color offerings for two years. They offset each other, so with each year we get a new set of 5 and a retiring set of 5. The colors that are retiring this April are: Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock. If these colors have become some of your favorites, you may want to replenish or stock up on them before they are gone in April (they usually sell out before their retirement date). No Live Today I have an appointment this afternoon and am cancelling my weekly live. I'll be back next week with a fun project to share! Mark your calendars for Ann & my joint "Let's Create Together" live that will be on March 26 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT & 5am PT. I'll send out cutting directions a week prior. Not sure where to begin? Card templates are simple, easy-to-follow layouts for when you need card design ideas. They’re layout guides—not step-by-step instructions—so there are no measurements or required products. Use the layouts as a starting point, then let your creativity flow and make each design your own. Stampin' Up! has templates throughout their catalogs and have created a
document that you can download and use. Download Stampin' Up!'s Card Templates March's Paper Pumpkin *March's kit includes a free additional stamp set!!!! Paper Pumpkin is a crafting subscription box filled with pre-designed and cut papers, card bases, decorative envelopes, a mini ink pad, stamps,
embellishments and directions on how to put that month's kit together. 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 Paper Pumpkin is perfect for beginners, those
who travel, those who don't have a large craft space or want to accumulate too many supplies and/or gifts. You can start and stop at any time. To begin, subscribe by the 10th of the month to receive that month's kit. Then your crafting boxes will keep coming until you tell it to hold a month/s or cancel. Read Details & Sign
Up for Paper Pumpkin: www.mailsomethingpretty.com/paperpumpkin MARCH's Kit: Fluttering Garden Subscribe February 11–March
10 Create charming cards with a hummingbird motif for Mother’s Day and more! • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes • Textured white card bases • Precut paper pieces and sentiments • Coordinating colors: Basic Gray (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty Peacock • Includes and EXTRA stamp set! Two New Kits this Month & a Bonus! The really cool thing about these kits are they both coordinate with a new product: The Standing Clipboard Trio, 167819, $25. You get two 5" x 7" standing clipboards and one 4"
x 6". Clip favorite cards, photos or the finished products of these two kits to your clip boards. You can order the trio on it's own, or with this month's kits. Every Little Thing Kit, 167992, $21 Create three DIY floral and nature-inspired paper artworks with the Every Little Thing Kit. Featuring magnolias, tulips, mountains, and a bird, each piece includes uplifting sentiment stamps to brighten your home. Display them on the clipboards from the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately) for a personalized decor touch.
DETAILS
- Makes 3 paper artworks: 1 each of 3 designs
- 2 large: 5" x 7"
- 1 small: 4" x 6"
- Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
- Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Every Little Thing Stamp Set
- Clear stamp block
- Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper pieces
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Adhesive
Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room.
Display your creations on clipboards from the Standing
Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately), or add them to your favorite frames, bulletin board, or other fun display.
DETAILS
- Makes 3 displays
- Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea
- Coordinates with the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately)
- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper images
- Printed labels
- Includes
gold foil
- Adhesive
Beginning with new May Catalog: Product Pricing Changes Stampin' Up! is committed to providing high-quality paper crafting products and a great overall experience—without compromising the quality that they are known for. At the same time,
they carefully consider costs and other important factors. To do this, the company regularly reviews their pricing based on the cost of doing business, global exchange rates, rising supplier costs, and market comparisons.
When price adjustments are necessary, Stampin' Up! approaches them thoughtfully and conservatively. They delay increases as long as possible because they understand how they affect all of us.
Due to higher production costs, expect to see price increases in the
following product categories: - Select Stampin’ Cut & Emboss products
- Heat Tool
- Cutting & Scoring Blades Multipacks
- Select Coloring Tools
- Storage
- Select Adhesives
- Select Paper products including Envelopes, Basic White Notecards & Envelopes, and
Masking Paper
- Designer Series Paper
- Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills
- Stampin’ Blends
- Select Embellishments, Twines, and Linen Thread
In addition, beginning with April's kit, Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will also see an upcoming price increase of $2 per kit. |
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