Showing posts with label favorites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label favorites. Show all posts

Monday, January 6, 2020

My Top Picks From The Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog

These are the 2020 Mini Catalog products I am most excited to play with right now!  Some of them were featured in my Catalog Launch Party Lives this past Friday.  If you didn't catch them live, here are the links:





At the bottom of this post are my ordering specials from my Launch Party, but they end at midnight ET tonight, so place your order today to take advantage of them.

Nicole's Favorites from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog

You should probably get yourself a snack and drink, because I have a lot of favorites (this is my favorite catalog ever in the 20 years I've been using Stampin' Up!).  I also will tell you that I don't always buy everything in a suite.  My policy is to buy what I absolutely love, so that's what I'm showing you.  

Stampin' Up! Botanical Prints Product Medley | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

The Botanical Prints Medley combines the convenience and product coordination of a kit with the creative freedom to make whatever you like.  Love that!

Stampin' Up! Positve Thoughts stamp set | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

The realistic, solid images are what drew my eye to this set.  That makes it easy to ink and stamp in one color, or get creative and use sponge daubers to add multiple colors to the image.  I also love the "Hugs Prayers Love" sentiment.  **Heads up: coming in February are dies to go with this set** 


Stampin' Up! Under My Umbrella bundle | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

Imagine the adorable possibilities with this bundle!  Stamp and punch umbrellas on colored cardstock, or use Designer Series Paper for a playful touch.  Use the flower images to stamp a background, or add them to the boots for cheerful note.  The "Hello Sunshine" sentiment is a favorite of mine since I send a lot of Thinking of You cards.

Stampin' Up! Stitched So Sweetly Dies | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

The name of these dies describes them perfectly.  Every time I've used them on a project, my first words are, "These are so sweet!"  I have an idea to die-cut and layer every single one of those stitched scalloped rectangles using a fun mix of Designer Series Paper.

Parisian Blossoms Suite


Stampin' Up! Petal pink Metallic Edge Ribbon | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

My favorite thing about this ribbn is that it's pink and has a soft shine.  It ties easily into nice, chubby bows and just makes me happy!

Stampin' Up! Champagne Rhinestones Basic Jewels | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

I squealed out loud when I saw these in the catalog!  Champagne is a soft, warm metallic and it look beautiful with the rest of the Parisian Blossoms suite.

Stampin' Up! Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

Following through with the Champagne theme, this paper has touches of Champagne Foil in it.  I love the paper as is, but I also love sponging Soft Suede ink on it to give it a vintage flair.

Stampin' Up! Parisian Blossoms stamp set | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

Stampin' Up! Parisian Dies | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

This bundle is unlike anything I have in my collection, so I had to get them.  The Eiffel Tower dies cut out both the stamped image and a stand-alone detailed image.  

Tropical Oasis Suite

Stampin' Up! Braided Burlap Trim | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

My favorite thing about this trim is that it can be easily frayed by gently pulling apart the fibers.  Love that look!

Stampin' Up! Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

The many bright colors of this Designer Series Paper won my heart, but then I saw the pineapples and I can't stop playing with it!

Stampin' Up! Timeless Tropical stamp set | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

Stampin' Up! In The Tropics Dies | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

That little pineapple!  The palm trees!  The fonts!  *swoon*  I don't usually get dies that match so specifically with one stamp set, but I LOVE these shapes and images.  I have nothing like these and am in anticipation of the hours of fun to be had!

Peaceful Poppies Suite

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

The colors grabbed my eye, but I am especially partial to that third pattern from the left.  The Pool Party background mixed with the Poppy Parade poppies is gorgeous!

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Poppies Elements | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

I almost didn't get these because all I saw were the printed and colored die-cuts.  But then I saw there were printed vellum, printed watercolor, and printed black die-cuts and I had to try them.  Wow!  My favorite so far is to use Stampin' Blends Markers to color on the backside of the printed vellum pieces.  It's a showstopper!

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Moments stamp set | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

This is a fantastic, all-purpose sentiment set.  This + Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper + Peaceful Poppies Elements would make all the gorgeous cards you'd need.  I love the swirliness of the font, too!

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

Stampin' Up! Painted Labels Dies | Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper

See those splatters and watercolor wash images in the Painted Poppies set?  You can use those to add color to the outline images!  And it looks breathtaking!  The dies are versatile because I can pair images and sentiments from other sets with them (although there are dies to cut the poppies and leaves from Painted Poppies).  That little fancy scallop trim piece will look so sweet peeking from a cardstock layer!

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Any Size Order - free mega tutorial of all 9 projects shown at the Catalog Launch Party (photos, and step-by-step instructions); $20 value!

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If you don't already have a demonstrator you love working with, I'd love to send you a copy of both the Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  Email me at nicole@thejoyfulstamper.com or request one here and I'll get your catalog package in the mail to you ASAP.





Monday, October 7, 2019

My Top 10 Picks From The Holiday Catalog

This holiday catalog is one of my favorites ever in the 20 years I've known Stampin' Up!  I get that there are budgets to stick to, though, so I'm listing my Top 10 Picks for you.  How do my favorites compare to yours?  If you don't have a catalog to browse along with me, email me and I'll send out a free catalog package to you.

1. Garden Green 3/8" Double-Stitched Ribbon (pg 7 item #150434)
Stampin' Up!'s Garden Green Stitched Ribbon

This is part of the Toile Tidings suite but I want to use it with the pine tree images from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set.  It would also look great with your Halloween projects.  The stitching is what I love most about this ribbon.  It looks classic and interesting.










2. Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots (pg 7 item #150433)
Stampin' Up!'s Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots

I see so many fun uses for these!  Again, they are in the Toile Tidings suite, but I am going to pair them with the snowman images in Snowman Season.  How about green glitter dot buttons on a snowman?  Or red glitter dot berries on a Christmas topiary made with the Beauty & Joy set?









3. Wrapped In Plaid suite (pg 13 item #153326)
Stampin' Up!'s Wrapped In Plaid suite

I am crazy about this suite!  I had an online class last month using just about everything pictured.  The warmth and coziness of the plaid pattern plus the rich colors are inviting.  The pine tree punch means easy mass-production of holiday cards - just stamp, punch, and glue!  The gold mini pizza boxes can hold gift cards, a beautifully decorated cookie, or fine chocolates.  Stuff stockings or give as hostess gifts!









4. Let It Snow suite (pg 19 item #153386)
Stampin' Up!'s Let It Snow suite

This has FUN all over it!  Puff paint to make snowy scenes that are touchable...a punch to build your own snowman...an embellishment kit with felt snowballs (shaker card, anyone?) and felt elements for your snowmen...and a set of dies to create darling little curvy keepsake boxes!  This suite alone could make all your holiday cards, tags, and small gifts packaging.  Adorable! 






5. God's Peace stamp set (pg 28 item #150479)
Stampin' Up!'s God's Peace stamp set

I got this set because of the ability to color the larger candle image and for the sentiments that reveal the true meaning of Christmas for me.  I also love the fonts.  I've already made several cards with this set, using three ways to color this image (watch for them in an upcoming post).  The holly garland at the top left makes a perfect border on a card, or as a decorative touch to an envelope flap.







6. Paper Pumpkin monthly kit (pg 36 item #137859 for 3 month subscription)
Stampin' Up!'s Paper Pumpkin Winter Wonders October and November kits

The October and November Paper Pumpkin kits feature holiday cards (October) and gift packaging tags (November).  You can have a handmade Christmas that is easy, fun, and done with Paper Pumpkin kits!  Each kit is all-inclusive, with stamps, ink, instructions, and all supplies cut and ready for you to turn into something magical!  See my Paper Pumpkin page here for the colors of these special holiday kits and to subscribe.






7. Christmas Countdown Project Kit (pg 38 item #150703)
Stampin' Up!'s Christmas Countdown project kit

Start or continue a holiday tradition by creating this interactive countdown calendar together. Then fill it with all kinds of treats and treasures to make the countdown to Christmas a time of anticipation!  You could also gift it to a friend by stuffing the drawers with goodies related to a favorite pastime of theirs.  There are so many clever uses for this project kit!







8. Most Wonderful Time Product Medley (pg 39 item #150705)
Stampin' Up!'s Most Wonderful Time Medley

If you get just one thing to make all your holiday projects this season, make it this medley.  It's packed with stamps, paper, dies, and accessories!  You get 48 6"x6" sheets of paper; gold foil card fronts; sticker sheets; gold faceted stars; tinsel trim; and more!  It is a fantastic value!










9. Gather Together Bundle (pg 47 item #153036)
Stampin' Up!'s Gather Together Bundle

Take a look at my blog and you'll see loads of projects I've already made with this bundle - fall banners, paper strip pumpkins, and fall cards!  My October Host Code is good for free card kits using this bundle, with any size order.  This set has images that would be stunning with watercoloring techniques or blender pens.  The fonts are the #1 reason I got this bundle, though - I love saying thank you in such a pretty way!  






10. Beauty & Joy stamp set (pg 51 item #150518)
Stampin' Up!'s Beauty & Joy stamp set

This set was an impulse purchase for me!  I loved that I could make topiaries for all seasons, including Christmas.  You could use Stampin' Write markers to color directly on the stamp to produce a variegated image (with the leaves one, it's stunning!  Watch for a future post showcasing that technique).  








Were any of these on your Top 10 list?  Let me know in the comments what your favorites are from the Holiday Catalog and thank you for shopping with me, Nicole Steele The Joyful Stamper! 

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