Happy New Catalog Year that is.  The new Annual Catalog is so full of wonderful things that your wish list is going to be very long (just think of your youthful Santa lists). There are 377 new products in this catalog and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. This is a favorite catalog thus far by many demonstrators.

There's nothing like having an actual catalog in hand, so if you want your own copy just let me know.  I ordered several boxes of them.  To take a sneak peek, just click on the catalog image above and you will get to see the online version.

I know the Big Shot isn't a new product, but there are so many new dies and folders to use with the Big Shot that I think everyone should finally have their own.  It is a bit of an initial investment ($110), however, it is absolutely worth every penny.  My Big Shot is probably 7-8 years old and has been my trusty craft friend ever since it came into my home.  It's rare that I don't use it on a card or project.  I can't even begin to imagine how many times I have cranked my handle.  Did you know that Stampin' Up!'s Big Shot has a 3 year guarantee? 

Stampin' Up! re-designed the platform to work with the Big Shot that is now included with every new Big Shot.  They eliminated tab 1 and 2 since all dies are now just thinlits, framelits and embossing folders and the new platform results in more even cutting.  If you already own a Big Shot, you can purchase this new platform separately for $26 (I already ordered mine).  New Big Shot Platform.

We should all make time to do something we love, right?  It's important to find our happy place and focus on ourselves once in awhile.  Whether it be baking or cooking new recipes, reading a good mystery or beach book, planting a vegetable garden or single flower in a pretty pot, or (and I hope) creating with ink, paper and stamps.  And what is better than that?  Creating with others!  I encourage you to consider joining the Stampin' Up! family and my team.  Being around other demonstrators is a fun, inspiring, encouraging, no-pressure experience.  I offer monthly creative meetings, discounts on my classes, weekly tips and an interactive facebook group.  Be a "hobbyist" and enjoy the discount for yourself, share the experience with a friend or two to pay for your hobby, or turn it into a business - it's up to you.  Join in June and you can choose any two additional stamp sets with your already amazing Starter Kit, you pay $99 and choose $125 of products and free shipping.  (This could be a creative way of purchasing your Big Shot at a discount).

BOGO Sale:  I'll have all my past retired supplies (stamps, inks, papers, tools) on sale for you to purchase.  Buy these old items and then get new catalog products (for the same amount) for free.  

RSVP's required.  christine@mailsomethingpretty.com

Fine print:  BOGO orders must be placed that day at my sale.  You pay tax and shipping. You are welcome to order more new items than your BOGO amount and just pay the difference.  All orders will be delivered to me and we can make arrangements for your product pickup.