Stampin' Up! released new adhesive called Seal and Seal+ in the 2020/21 Annual Catalog.  It is much stronger than the Snail & Fuse it replaced.  However, some users are experiencing frustrating issues when using them.  I recommend watching this video from fellow Australian demonstrator Bec Ross.  (I could have filmed one as well, but she did such a good job explaining the differences and tips that I am sharing hers).

 

I am really enjoying my Seal, the yardage is longer and the stickiness is stronger, so it is lasting much longer the the retired Snail.

 

Seal, 152813, $8

Seal Refill, 152814, $5.50

 

 

 

Has it ever happened that you wish you had just one more piece to add to a project but didn't want to have time to create the necessary piece?  Do you ever have left overs from another project but not sure what to do with them?  I like to store my extra die and punch cuts in an envelope which is kept in the coordinating stamp set.  Sometimes it's such a delight to pull out a piece that completes my card and not have to take all the tools out to make it.

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! is renovating their online store so be more user friendly and photographically pleasing.  There are a few things to know:

 

Your account information and passwords will still work with the new site. However, while old bookmarks and links will forward you to the new store, your browser will see it as a new site. If you rely on your browser to remember your login information (registered email address and password), the first time you log in, it will not associate the new site with that saved information. If you've forgotten your password, you can click the “Forgot Password” link on the new online store’s sign-in page and follow the steps to reset their password. (The password reset email will come from noreply@info.stampinup.com. Adding this email address to the contacts list in your email program and/or searching for your email program’s spam settings can help ensure you receive the email.) Should you run into any problems, there is a link in the password reset window to a page with additional information. 

 

Take away - if you don't remember your password, you will have to reset it using the forgot password option.

 

 

Highlights of new Online Store:

 

1. The store is designed to work seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

2. New and improved store navigation provides an updated and enhanced shopping experience.

3. The site utilizes new, larger imagery to better showcase our products and allow up-close details to be seen.

4. New landing pages tell our product stories better.

5. New sorting options and filters provide a more intuitive shopping experience, allowing customers to more easily find what they are looking for. The store’s organization and terminology are also more intuitive for new customers.

6. The site utilizes inventory status information to show customers what items will be retiring soon, have low inventory, or are backordered so they can make informed purchasing decisions.

7. Customers can mark their favorite items for later reference, and they can create and share personalized wish lists.

8. A new Quick Shop feature makes it easy to add items to your cart. We have also simplified the checkout process.

 

 

This new format is already in the UK and has received great feedback!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stamp Set

Christmas Gleaming 150464

 

Paper:

Night of Navy 100867

Pretty Peacock 150880

Brightly Gleaming Specialty 150429

Very Vanilla 101650

Copper Foil 142020

 

Ink:

Night of Navy 147110

Pretty Peacock 150083

Old Olive 147090

Merry Merlot 147112

 

Accessories:

Paper Trimmer 152392

Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack 150647

Stitched Shapes Dies 152323

Scripty 3D Embossing Folder 149634

Die Cutting Machine*

Paper Snips 103579

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 110755

Silicone Craft Mat 127853

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals 144108

* Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, 149653 will be available beginning 9/1/20

 

Instructions:

1. Cut card base using Night of Navy card stock, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored in half on the 4-1/4”.
2. Cut 7 to 8 strips of 2” x 5” papers.  Choose a mix of patterns from Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper and solids of Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Copper Foil.  Cut these strips in half on the diagonal (opposite corners) creating two right triangles from each piece.
3. Optional - emboss solid triangles in texture of your choice.  Example shows Very Vanilla, Pretty Peacock & Copper papers embossed with Scripty 3D Embossing Folder.
4. Arrange 7-8 right triangles on closed card base in a Starburst pattern, triangle tips touching each other in the middle of right side.  Papers will extend beyond card base.  
5. Once you are happy with the pattern & spacing, glue triangles onto card base.  It is recommended to use the Silicone Craft Mat under your workspace to prevent glue from sticking from table.
6. Turn card over to let dry.
7. Stamp ornament images onto Very Vanilla card stock in Night of Navy and Old Olive ink.  Punch out using Ornament punches.  Stamp Merry Christmas onto Very Vanilla card stock with Merry Merlot ink.  Cut out with Paper Snips.
8. Cut out Pretty Peacock circle using largest Stitched Circle Die.
9. Glue Pretty Peacock Stitched circle covering the ray tips with an overhang on the right side.  Trim overhang with Paper Snips.
10. Glue ornament pieces onto Pretty Peacock circle.
11. Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere Merry Christmas over ornaments.