Craftyduckydoodah! April Updates

Hello and welcome to April!  So much exciting news to share with you this month, why not grab a cuppa - there are surprises and shocks in store for you.  As ever, here is all the information you need in one place.

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Retiring Lists & Last Chance Products

The Last Chance Products promotion includes two lists of products that will no longer be available when the current catalogues retire.

Sales period starts 4th April at 11pm and ends May 1st at 10:59pm.

As usual, all products are available whilst supplies last.  Once they are gone, they are really gone!

Sadly the Stamparatus and its accessories are retiring.  

Items are available to order from 4th April.  Get you wish list ready!

Click HERE to see the Annual Catalogue Retiring List and HERE to see the Mini catalogue Retiring List.

Colour Refresh

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As I mentioned last month, our colour collection is getting a fresh new look with both new and returning colours.  We're excited to welcome these new colours but, it also means saying goodbye to others.  There is no better time to purchase the outgoing colours than during Last Chance!  Watch this video to see our complete colour collection HERE.

These core colours will be leaving us:

  • Bermuda Bay - sad about this one!
  • Blushing Bride
  • Mango Melody
  • Merry Merlot
  • Mint Macaron
  • Pacific Point
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Rich Razzleberrry
  • Sahara Sand
  • Soft Suede
  • So Saffron
There are four retiring In-Colours too which means, Fresh Freesia is staying!
  • Evening Evergreen
  • Pale Papaya
  • Polished Pink
  • Soft Succulent

Price Increases

Not surprising but I am sorry to say that prices will be rising in the new Stampin' Up! catalogue. We don't know full details yet but here is what we have been told will rise. I am expecting things like Basic White, envelopes, adhesives, die plates etc to sell out quickly - so stock up while you can.
Due to increased costs to produce these items, moving forward new prices will be in effect when the new Annual Catalogue launches on the 2nd May within the following product categories:

  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Specialty Paper
  • Notecards and Envelopes
  • Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills
  • Stampin’ Blends
  • Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Select Specialty Inks
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines and plates
  • Embossing Folders
  • Punches
  • Take Your Pick products
  • Storage
  • Clear Blocks
  • Select tools
  • Select adhesives
  • Select stamp sets
However, you can beat them by placing orders before the new Annual Catalogue launches!

Coffee & Cards

Sessions cost £10 and include all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  The class is suitable for all level of crafters including absolute beginners.

Sessions continue to be popular and with different projects or techniques every week there is something for everyone.  I am also open to special requests, whether its a particular stamp set you would like to use, a fancy fold or technique.  Just let me know and I will see what I can do!

Last month Julie asked me to give her some ideas for using a retired bundle called Prized Peony.  We will also be using this set for a sneaky additional workshop (details below)!

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Sea Turtles and frogs also made appearances at our sessions during March!

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I am so pleased I 'gave in' and purchased the Sea Turtle stamp set.  Everyone loved making these bold and vibrant cards, they were even the focus of an additional evening Coffee & Cards session!

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Coffee & Cards Catch Up Session

Due to demand, each month I am offering one session for crafters who can't make the Tuesday morning session or those who want to make more of a particular project.  Keep an eye on my facebook events page HERE for details.  If there is a particular project you missed from March let me know asap.

Workshops

As I mentioned above, this month we have a sneaky additional workshop using a retired bundle called Prized Peony.

Wednesday 5th April, 7pm - Godmanchester.

Cost: £15 all materials, equipment, tuition and light refreshments included.

We will be creating 3 cards using an off-set technique.  Each one stepped up a level starting with a beginner project, a casual crafter project and an avid crafter project.  This is a great technique that can be used with many different stamps sets and for all occasions and one you won't want to miss and, there will lots of opportunities to go off piste too!  Please note, this class is almost full so please let me know asap if you would like to join us.

Friday 21st April, 7pm - Godmanchester

We will be using a bundle called Flowering Tulips this month.  Projects are still a work in progress but I will share details shortly on my facebook events page which you can see HERE.

The tulip dies are very clever, they allow you to create three types of layered tulip blossoms

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If this is a stamp set on your wish list you will definitely want to save the date for this workshop.  This set is retiring and, from 4th April it has been discounted by a massive 60% meaning it will cost just £8.80 and would you believe it - the coordinating dies will also be reduced by 60% to just £13.20!  Be quick if you need these stamps and dies as I am sure they will sell out quickly.

Can I help you?

If you need any advice before placing an order or you have any crafty questions, please get in touch - I'm always happy to help.  You can email me susan_merrey@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07905 403 823 during normal working hours, if I can't get to the phone please leave a message!

The wedding plans are coming along nicely, I have my frock at last but it does need altering.  Keith still needs his outfit and then there is the seating plan to contend with!

Sadly, the kitchen is still not finished - I rue the day we walked into the Wickes showroom.  I messaged the CEO at the weekend and actually got a response.  Sadly that is the last we have heard from them - suffice to say that I will not give up until everything is sorted!

In the meantime, I am busy drooling over the new catalogue and trying to decide which items are top of my wish list ready for placing a pre order of fabulous new goodies on the 4th April.  If anyone local to me would like to piggy back my order to save on postage please let me know asap.  Please note a £1 contribution towards delivery costs will be added to your order.

I will also be able to order copies of the upcoming Annual Catalogue.  If you would like a copy just let me know.  I'll let you know when they arrive!

Have a crafty month!

Susan xx

Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you live in the UK, I would love to be yours!  

If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

If you would like a copy of the current Annual Catalogue let me know and I will pop one in the post for you.  If you prefer, you can view an online version by clicking the link to the right of this post.   I
f you would like a copy of either catalogue, let me know!

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