CD Folder Scrapbook Pictures!

Well, it took a few days longer than I'd hoped to actually get a chance to work on my sample scrapbook for my CD Folder Scrapbook Event, but once I did, I had SO much fun putting it together! Here are pictures of my scrapbook for you to see. I've kept my sample super simple with no extra embellishments.  This sample also uses a retired Christmas designer paper, but the layout will be the same for the class using our Thoroughly Modern designer paper.

Because everyone has such a different scrapbooking style, each participant will receive a kit with the precut supplies for what is shown. You will also have access to additional cardstock and designer paper to add additional elements or photo mats, my stamps, inks, punches & Big Shot to customize and personalize your scrapbook to your liking.

Click on any of the images for a closer peek! :)

Just a reminder that class registration must be received no later than May 15th to reserve your seat and to allow me time to order and prep each kit. Seating is limited, so if you would like to participate, please let me know as soon as possible.

Happy Stamping!

Retiring Colors!

ETA:  Stampin' Up! has just posted the following information regarding the retiring colors:

Backorders on Retiring Colours

May 5, 2010 With our recent Colour Renovation announcement, we have experienced a spike--much greater than anticipated--in demand for some of our retiring colours. You may have noticed in the backorder report that a significant number of colours in both card stock and re-inkers have gone into backorder status, and we recognize the frustration this may have caused you. 


You may be asking yourself: didn't Stampin' Up! anticipate increased demand on retiring colours? The quick answer is yes, we did. The long answer is a bit more complicated. We based our forecasts for these retiring colours on historical sales information for previous colour transitions, as well as current buying behaviors. Obviously, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone--including you in your own business and personal purchases! 


For re-inkers in retiring colours, as we run out, they will be placed on backorder status and those orders will be filled as quickly as we receive the product. We will continue to do this to the best of our ability through May, and then the re-inkers will be available while supplies last in June.


Card stock presents a bit larger problem, as the process of ordering and producing new paper from the paper mills is very involved, and we can't order significant quantities at this point in time without putting the production of the new colours in jeopardy (and we know you want those!). To help us be able to provide you with the card stock in the retiring colours for as long as possible, we will be substituting textured paper for some of the smooth colours--including card stock in 8-1/2 x 11 as well as 12 x 12--where the smooth is no longer available. You will notice these colours go on backorder, and we will be filling as many of those as possible with textured card stock. Because the demand for each colour varies, we are unable to provide a list of what colours of card stock will be substituted with textured, or at what point that will happen. However, if you receive a package of card stock that is textured instead of smooth, there will be a sticker on the package indicating that change. There will be no change in item code or price for these substitutions. 


We realize that this is an extraordinary situation, and that this solution may not be ideal for everyone. However, we hope this will help you get the retiring colours you and your customers want for as long as possible. Please keep in mind that an instance may arise where we are unable to fill orders on a specific product, and it will become unavailable before the end of May, but those cases should be minimal, and we will communicate those situations as they may arise.
Our main goal is to serve you and your customers the best that we can, and appreciate your patience as we work through this situation.



Here is the list of retiring colors and from experience, I know they'll sell out VERY quickly.  Click the image for a larger view.

If you have a particular ink or cardstock color you just don't think you can live without, definitely place your order before the end of May - the sooner the better. :)  Just a reminder that you can place an order anytime on my website at www.cfindlay.stampinup.net and clicking "shop now" or feel free to give me a call and I would be happy to submit the order for you.


If you have any questions, please let me know.

CD Folder Scrapbook Event

ETA:  See photos of a sample scrapbook here.

May is National Scrapbook Month and I am offering a scrapbooking event! Come and stamp your very own mini scrapbook perfect for scrapbooking an event or holiday, journaling, or adding inspirational sayings and a gift card for a friend. I’m going to use mine to keep track of all the paint colors and samples of fabric I’m using in my house! Unlimited possibilities with this fun project!

Each kit will include:

Half package pre-cut Thoroughly Modern designer paper

Coordinating cardstock
3 CD Literature folders* (additional folders available for purchase)
Mini envelopes
Embellishments
Adhesive
1 Sheet of Dimensionals
Access to my stamps, ink & punches

Saturday, May 29th—7:30pm - My Home (NEW DATE)
$35

Class registration must be received no later than May 15th to reserve your seat and to allow me time to order and prep each kit. Seating is limited, so if you would like to participate, please let me know as soon as possible.

Happy Stamping!

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up! is offering a special promotion for the month of May: purchase a qualifying scrapbooking stamp set or the My Digital Studio software and receive a FREE package of Designer brads--choose from four designs!

Click HERE to see the list of qualifing stamp sets and four different designs of Designer brads!

Happy Stamping!