Craftyduckydoodah! April Updates

Hello and welcome to April - I love this time of the year, all the pretty Spring flowers, the lighter nights and of course, the lovely sunshine!  Not to mention that I have got my hands on the brand new upcoming Annual Catalogue as well as lots of lovely pre order goodies!!

There is so much happening in the world of Stampin' Up! right now so, here is all the information you need in one place.  Apologies for the long update - you may want to grab a cuppa before you start reading this month!

Retiring 2023 - 2025 In-Colours

Every year Stampin' Up! retire a set of five In-Colours to make way for the introduction of five brand new In-Colours.  I have loved using all the colours but especially love Boho Blue.  I was not too keen on Wild Wheat to be honest though!

These lovely colours will be disappearing shortly so, make sure you have re-inkers for your ink pads and be sure to stock up on your favourite colours.

Once these colours retire that is it, they are gone.  Don't be that person who messages me in a panic because they forgot to order that re-inker or cardstock.

Introducing the 2025 - 2027 In-Colours!

Drum roll please!  When I joined SU many years ago one of my favourite colours was Strawberry Slush - do you remember it too?  Well it is back - hurrah!  The other new colours are Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.

I have all the new colours - my pre order arrived last Saturday morning and I have to say I love them all already and am looking forward to sharing projects/classes using them very soon!

New 2025 - 2026 Annual Catalogue

Its almost time - the new catalogue is full of lovely new items, full of hints and tips and full of project ideas.  Did I mention that is full of crafty loveliness?

If you have attended a craft session with me or placed an order in the last 6 months, I will have a catalogue ready and waiting for you shortly.

If you have not been to a class or placed an order for a while there will be a £5 charge for the new catalogue.  However, if you place a £25 plus order directly with me in May, I will reduce the total of you order by £5.

Last Chance Products - updated offering!

To keep our product offering fresh, trendy, and relevant, we regularly evaluate product performance. As demand for a product changes, we’ll move products to our Last Chance Products category in the online store and begin the retiring process to make room for new products. Our Last Chance Products will be an ongoing offer, so you can shop this category at any time throughout the year!

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List this morning with all of the retiring items from the current 2024-2025 Annual Catalog and January-April 2025 Mini Catalogue.  All products on the Last Chance Products List are only available while supplies last, so head out early to shop for the best selection!  

Be sure to check individual items that also come as a bundle; sometimes there are greater discounts on individual items!  Lots of items have 50% off too - who doesn't love a bargain?  Click the image above to go to my online store and see what bargains can be had.

Retiring items from the current Annual Catalogue are showing on page five onwards.

New Kits

Kits from Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.  They also make fantastic gifts.

Essential Occasions Kit

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries and everything in between, celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!

Details

• Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
• Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Colours: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

• Step-by-step instructions
• 6 printed envelopes
• Pre-cut pieces
• Adhesive
• A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Loveliest Wishes Kit

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With pre-cut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every “Happy birthday!”

Details

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Folded card sizes: 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Colours: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

• Step-by-step instructions
• 9 printed envelopes
• Embellishments
• Pre-cut paper pieces and vellum
• Textured paper
• Specialty gold foil
• Adhesive
• A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Coffee & Cards (C & C) 

Coffee & Card sessions continue to be popular and I have a lovely regular group of ladies who join me most weeks.

During March we had fun creating projects for Easter/Springtime that included a rabbit popping out of a plant pot on a 'wobbler' spring!

We also used Terrific Toadstools two weeks in a row to create some stunning and colourful projects using different techniques.

Sessions take place every Tuesday, 10.30 - 12.30pm in Godmanchester.  The cost is £15 and includes all materials, tuition and light refreshments.  Classes are suitable for all level of crafters from absolute beginners to more advanced crafters.  Keep an eye on my facebook page for further details.  

If you are unable to attend the regular morning session drop me a message as I may be able to offer either an afternoon or evening session for you.

Workshops

Our workshop for March saw us using the fabulous Mixed Florals bundle for our projects.  We focused on different ways to add colour to these lovely images using Stampin' Blends, Watercolour Pencils and the one technique that surprised everyone but proved a BIG hit was using white craft ink with a Wink Of Stella pen!! 

April workshops will feature the Storybook Moments Suite of products.

We will be creating three projects, a fancy fold card (a three panel 'theatre' style card), a cute little gift box and a vintage style card suitable for everyone!

Here is a sneaky peak at the projects.

Date: Tuesday April 29th

Time: 10:30 - 1pm

Cost: £28

or

Date:    Tuesday April 29th (this is a repeat of the morning workshop)

Time:     7pm - 9:30pm

Cost:     £28

For all classes and workshops please bring basic craft tools with you (bone folder, scissors, paper trimmer etc) if you have them and your preferred adhesives - I have limited supplies available for sale on the day if you forget or run out.

Classes take place at my home in Godmanchester unless otherwise stated.

Full payment is the only way to guarantee your place as regretfully, I have been let down in the past saving places for people who have not attended.

Sorry, no refunds unless I cancel the event. If for any reason you are unable to attend, I will do my best to find someone else to take your place but can't guarantee to do so. If not, your workshop kit will be available for collection after the event (kit will include basic supplies but no stamped images as per SU rules).

McCartney House - weekly craft sessions

The ladies have been very busy during March creating lots of projects for different celebrations.  This week the ladies made book marks; one to keep and one to sell at the upcoming Godmanchester Town Show!  Such concentration needed to colour in the images and, isn't it funny how everyone goes quiet whilst colouring!!

Ribbon Tamer!

I don't know about you but my ribbon collection is usually a complete mess of untidiness.  It drives me nuts having to constantly rewind spools of ribbon that have 'escaped'.  

However, a very clever USA demonstrator came up with a genius idea using a new product from Stampin' Up!  An item that you could be forgiven for overlooking but that would be a mistake!  The Hole Punch Assortment are something that I would consider to be essential in every craft room.

Click the image above to head over to my online store to get yours.

I used these clever little punches to create a mechanism to control my wayward ribbon collection. 

 

Let me tell you, it was so satisfying - I probably need to get out more!!  No more messy ribbon collection for me.

Brenda Quintana came up with the measurements for two of the Stampin' Up! ribbons spools.  I spent a little time using the same theory to work out the measurements to create a ribbon tamer for all spool sizes.  I have pre-scored sheets now and whenever I order new ribbons I will add one of these ribbon tamers.

If you order the Hole Punch Assortment from me either directly through my online store or through me you will receive details of all the measurements you need to tame your ribbons!

Brenda - you are a very clever lady - thank you for coming up with and sharing this idea!

Stampin' Rewards - new system

Every customer who places an order that meets a minimum product purchase amount of £20 will earn rewards equal to ten percent of the amount they spend to use on a future order.  Previously, Stampin' Rewards were triggered with a £150+ spend.  Rewards can be saved up to purchase a more expensive item or spent on your next order as you wish.

This new systems starts on the 9th April.

If you usually place your orders directly through me I will keep track of your rewards for you so no need to worry.

If you place orders via my online store clear instructions will pop up on the screen for you.

If you have any problems just let me know and I will do my best to assist you.

And finally ...

Following last months shock announcement that Stampin' Up! will be discontinuing Thick Basic White card I am delighted to announce that the decision has been reversed - hurrah!

The Thick White card will not show in the upcoming Annual Catalogue but will now be listed as an online exclusive product.  I can't begin to tell you how relieved I am at this decision - I use the thick ward card for all my card bases.

Phew, if you have made it this far well done and thankyou!

Wishing you all a very crafty April!

If there is anything I can help you with, just let me know.

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 of my BLOG. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.

Orders placed either in my online store or directly with for me £25+ (excluding P & P) will receive a handmade card and a gift as a thank you from me.

Would you like to save on postage costs for your SU orders?

Keep an eye on my Craftyducky facebook page - I usually post when I am about to place an order.  if you are local to me and can collect you can piggyback my orders to save on postage for just £1 per order (any size of order welcome).

If you would like a copy of the Annual Catalogue or the January - April Mini Catalogue let me know and I will pop one in the post for you if you are unable to collect. If you prefer, you can view an online version by clicking the links to the left of this post.