Happy New Year’s Day, my friend! I am so happy to start the new year, but it’s really just like any other day, right? I firmly believe it’s important to learn from bad things and then quickly put them behind you – it’s important to turn over a new leaf when things are tough or even when things just need to be a little more exciting. Like I said yesterday, though, 2012 was extremely good to me. I’m not running toward 2013 to get away from 2012 – I’m just excited for all the great things I have planned for the year, and I’m thrilled that I will be able to share them with you.
I’m about to pop out of my skin (wouldn’t THAT be gross?) to share my 2013 Spring Catalog DSP Swatch Books with you. When I received the green light from Stampin’ Up! yesterday, it was like Christmas all over again. I told you about these swatch books in Saturday’s product shares post, but how interesting is a description without pictures?
I have been dreaming about these swatch books for months – long before I saw the DSP patterns offered in the Spring Catalog. I knew what I wanted, but I had to play around with different sizes and layouts and methods of assembly to make these ideas happen. The project allowed the creative artist in me to work closely with the nerdy accountant in me – I measured and scrapped and scored and trimmed until I had what I wanted, and I loved every minute of it!
Here are some highlights:
- Each set consists of 4 DSP swatch books and 1 DSP paper stack swatch book.
- Each DSP swatch book measures 3″ x 6-1/2″. The DSP paper stack swatch book measures 2-1/4″ x 6-1/2″.
- Each DSP swatch book contains each of 6 patterns, staggered by 1/4″ for easy flipping. The shortest piece of DSP is 5-1/4″ long. The longest piece of DSP is 6-1/2″ long.
- The DSP paper stack swatch book contains each of 12 patterns. The pages are not staggered.
- Each swatch book is backed with a coordinating color of card stock.
- Each swatch book is labeled with the name of the DSP on the front. Each swatch book is labeled with the name of the DSP, the product number, a list of the colors featured in the DSP and the catalog which features the DSP.
- Each DSP swatch book is assembled with silver mini-brads
Here’s a closeup of the front of one swatch book:
And the back:
Here’s why you need them:
- If you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator:
- These swatch books are perfect for showcasing the beautiful DSPs to your party guests and customers.
- The staggered pages make it very easy for your customers to flip through so they can see both front and back of the DSP.
- The swatch books are a perfect gift for your party hostesses, your best customers or your hard-working downline members.
- If you are a hobby stamper:
- How many times have you needed a DSP to coordinate with a card? No more flipping through stacks of DSP! These books are a perfect reference guide for the DSPs while you are creating beautiful projects.
- The staggered pages make it easy for you to flip through the colors and patterns.
- The books are small enough to sit at the edge of your desk – they won’t ever get in the way.
- I’ve listed all the coordinating colors on the back of the books. Nice!
An addendum to Saturday’s post: I am offering these DSP swatch books at $12.95 – each with free shipping.
What else would it take to convince you to buy these ? How about a testimonial from the most talented person I know? She’s held these swatch books in her hands, and she agrees that these little books are ESSENTIAL to any craft room. But, I’m going to let her tell you:
“I’ve seen them, and I agree these little books are ESSENTIAL to any craft room. It would mean the world to my son if you bought one (or more) of these books. More importantly, though, you will be glad you did. Go for it!” – Mary (a.k.a. Mom)
To order a set of these swatch books, please complete the below form:
2013 SPRING CATALOG SWATCH BOOKS SIGN UP FORM
To sign up for my other 2013 Spring Catalog product shares, click here.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Cheers to more fun in 2013!
Brian
Good morning & Happy New Year! These are fantastic, so nicely done! Lovely to meet your Mom what a nice picture of you both!
I love this picture…your mom is so cute (are you sure you didn`t do Rent A Mom for this picture?)Good advertising ploy…you should have had her holding Bandit for the full punch!!! Seriously, I hadn`t thought that I would need this product until you pointed out to the common folk (that`s a non demo for those who don`t know) that it`s a great go to source for match ups… How many times do I have to stop my cranking (Big Shot) or stamping to match up colors …yay for you ,Brian !!! You just made a sale ….I truly believe this to be a time saver just like the Color Coach. I really like this item but I always thought just demonstators would use them . What else neat do you have for sale ? I think i have bought forty -leven things from the Clearnce Rack by now !!!! Gosh, just think what I would do if I had a catalog????? Just saying……
Oh, and Happy New Year to one and all….It`s gonna be a great one !!!!
Brian, love the pic of you and mom! Thanks for sharing! And seeing is believing with the product shares. Now that I see those DSP swatchbooks, I HAVE to have them. Just awesome! So when are you going to start making swatches for the DSP’s in the 2012-2013 catalog??? Best wishes for 2013!
i have seen these amazing swatch books and they are divine. no more pulling out all my 12 x 12 DSP when making paper crafting decisions. i just flip through my dsp book and voila . . . neat and easy!
Brian, you hit it out of the park with these! Perfect in every way and definitely a must have item. I love them and wonder how I ever lived with out them. No more dragging out 12 x 12. Brilliant.
Wow, Brian! What a great idea! They are so professionally designed and will be great to use when planning cards! I look forward to purchasing them every time a new catalog comes out!
Great idea Brian! And having Mom there with her sweet face just seals the deal! She’s a cutie! Can’t wait to try this so I don’t spend so much time deciding which colors to use with what DSP… It makes my heart happy to be able to get to the crafting sooner! 🙂
Very sly and crafty Mr. King. You sure know how to kick start the new year with a real bang. I just wonder what kind of ‘trouble’ you and your mom can get into. She looks marvelous and I’m sure she is a delight to be around. Thank you for sharing her with us. The new swatch books are great and love the design. I have used these before and they are a lifesaver when you are short on time trying to create a card in a flash.
Happy New Year, Brian AND Mom (Mary)!
How nice to “meet you”, Mary. Thanks for encouraging me to add the swatch book to my shares order. And thanks for sharing Brian and his awesome talent and personality with us! Big hugs!
Ah, ha! They look so awesome, much better pictured than described! Ok, with your Mom {sweet pic, by the way ~ love her!} pitching for you, I must definitely get these to show my friends {future customers}! Great way to showcase them, you talented devil, you! ;D
Happy New Year to you and your lovely Mom!
Fabulous photo; great product idea; wonderful sales pitch (Moms are good salespeople for their kids!)
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! –Terri
Just a word or two…the thing I like about this Swatch Book is the staggered layout. It`s easy to see and compare all of the dsp in that particular series….It`s a winner plus Brian I like the colors listed on the back …yay for you….and me cause I ordered one this morning ….love it…
YOU are the best Brian! I am in Canada and wishing I could buy these…..they look great! I read your blog every day and love your cards! Be your fabulous self in 2013!
Hi Brian – boy you look a lot like your Mom, you lucky Devil. She looks like such a sweet gal and I’m sure she is very, very proud of you. So nice to get to see you and the family up close and personal. For 2013 I wish you good health, lots of fun times and a gazillion dollars in SU sales! AND for 2013 I want you to trade your word Nerd for the word Cutsie! LOL
Hi, what a great idea! This will be a time saver for me. I ordered a set.
You are a riot….what a sweet (and pretty!) mom you have to help with your advertising! This is a wonderful idea and I hope that you have great success with it…and that mom gets a bit of a cut for her time…and words!!!