It’s Time … 3 Things You Need to Know Today

As we transition from one catalog to another, it’s so easy for all of the information to get muddled – you can panic about what to look at or focus on.  Today is the last day of Stampin’ Up!’s 2016-2017 Annual Catalog and 2017 Occasions Catalog, and I want to make sure you know EVERYTHING – well, maybe not everything.  I’m going to narrow it down to THREE things you need to know today – your time is valuable, and I love you THAT much!

1 – It’s Time … to Act – Last Chances Don’t Happen Twice

We’ve been talking about the Retiring List for quite some time (items available only while supplies last) and some great May promotions, but today is the last day to act.  You don’t get a second chance at last chances, so…  You might have missed out on some of the retiring products you wanted, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on these:

• Last Chance – Retiring Items.  The Retiring List was long – we have to stop producing some things to make room for others (why does “Circle of Life” keep running through my head?).  Stampin’ Up! has reduced the prices on MANY items to move that inventory – and they’ve updated the discounts several times.  If you haven’t taken a pass through the list in a while, now is a great time to do it (click on the banner below to review all the updated items in my online store):
• Last Chance – Retiring Bundles.  We LOVE bundled pricing.  While there are several stamp sets with coordinating punch/die that are carrying over to the new catalog, the bundled pricing on all current bundles ends today.  Today!  This list includes some of the bundles that are going away forever AND the carrying over products that will no longer be bundled.  Either way, it’s worth taking a little stroll through them to make sure you aren’t missing out:
• Last Chance – Eastern Palace Bundle.  While the Eastern Palace Suite is being rolled out in the 2017 Annual Catalog, Stampin’ Up! early-released two AMAZING bundles of the items in this suite – a Premier Bundle (#147207) and a Starter Bundle (#147196).  I’m just going to say that you want the Premier Bundle…

2 – It’s Time … to Enjoy New Beginnings

Oooooeeee!  I’m thrilled that I get to introduce you to the new catalog tomorrow.  It’s quite amazing!  Now that you’ve taken another pass through the retiring items (you just finished doing that, right?), it’s time to look forward to all the new products that will be available to us starting tomorrow.  [I can hear you clapping from here.]

• Brian’s In Color Bundles.  On Sunday, I tried something new – I created my very own bundle of Stampin’ Up!’s 2017-2019 In Colors because I know you want to get your hands on these new colors (they’re amazing)!  The response has been incredible – yay!  If you want to purchase a bundle of the new colors from me, send me your request today so I can send you a PayPal invoice and enter your order on June 1.  Click on this photo to learn more about my In Color Bundle Options (there are two iterations of the bundle and a super-fun add-on):
• Product Shares and DSP Swatch Books.  I’ve been sharing my Product Shares and DSP Swatch Books for the past week.  If you haven’t signed up for a seat in one (or more) of my shares, here’s your chance!  The products for any shares that are filled (and for which payment has been received) will be ordered first thing on June 1.  Please let me know ASAP if you wish to be included.  Click on the picture below to read more about my shares and to sign up!
• When Can We Order from the New Catalog?  While Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators have been able to order select items over the past month, this is the first time that customers will be able to order from this amazing catalog.  Yippee!  The transition from one annual catalog to another always takes a bit of time.  As such, Stampin’ Up!’s site will be down for a bit on June 1 (for up to 12 hours).  Here’s a quick look at the dates and times you need to know:
  • May 31 – 11:50PM (MT) – last chance to order from Stampin’ Up!’s 2016 Annual Catalog or 2017 Occasions Catalog.
  • June 1 – noon (MT) – first chance to order from Stampin’ Up!’s 2017 Annual Catalog.

3 – It’s Time … to Reward Yourself – You Deserve It

You’ve really done your homework by visiting blogs and Pinterest.  You’ve been paying attention to all that’s going on.  Nice work, my friend!  Here are some ways you can reward yourself in the coming days so that you can make the most out of your Stampin’ Up! purchases:

• Order Big & Earn an ADDITIONAL Rewards.  All orders over $150 earn Stampin’ Rewards – what a great opportunity to earn free products (your choice) when you treat yourself to a fun shopping spree!  To learn more about Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Rewards, CLICK HERE.  During June, Stampin’ Up! is giving us one more incentive to place a big order.  🙂  Not only can you earn the standard Stampin’ Rewards for purchases from the new catalog, but you’ll earn an additional $35 in Stampin’ Rewards (to spend however you want) for orders greater than $350.  That’s HUGE!
• Don’t Miss Out on All the Fun!  Not only do I share here on my blog each-and-every day, but I’ve started a newsletter to share information that’s more focused on products.  I’m including special bonus material, too, that you won’t find on the blog (like sketches and measurements and color inspiration).  If you’d like to sign up for my newsletter, you can do so by clicking below:  While we’re talking about it, you should sign up to receive my daily blog post in your mail box so you don’t miss out on a thing.  To subscribe to my blog, enter your email address in the box just below my face in the right column of this page.  If you are viewing on a mobile device, scroll all the way to the bottom (past any comments) and look for the box below my face there.  🙂
• Paper Pumpkin Promotion.  Another great way to reward yourself is to sign up for a Paper Pumpkin subscription. New subscribers (defined by a new email address) can earn 25% off their first three months by adding the promo code STARTHERE to their order.  What fun!  To begin receiving these fun, monthly kits, click on the banner below:

Host Code.  If you are placing an online order today that’s greater than $150, I want you to use all the Stampin’ Rewards for yourself (you deserve it).  If your order is less than $150, though, I’d love for you to add the current Host Code – FUAQPJQP.  Simply enter that code when prompted.  Thanks!

I’m SO EXCITED about tomorrow and hope these pointers help you to prepare for all the excitement that begins at noon (MT).  Tomorrow I’ll share the new catalog online and some pointers for making your way through all the goodness.  Which suite are you most excited about?

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

TOMORROW – I won’t be going live with my blog post tomorrow until noon (MT) because I can’t technically share the catalog until it’s live at Stampin’ Up!  I’ll miss our standing meeting at 5am (it’s always nice to hang out with you then), but I look forward to hanging out with you in the afternoon.  🙂