Faith in Nature retirement card

One of my sister, Fiona's carer, Margaret is retiring, so a card was commissioned and this is what I came up with...

I think I'm stuck on the easier version of the tri-fold card...all my cards seem to be based on this now.

Catalogue Launch

On Tuesday 4 September, I held my Catalogue Launch party for my Stampin' Up! ladies.

I made them all a goodie bag and in each bag I gave them:

• a highlighter to highlight the items in the catalogue which they already have
• a set of individually named punched tabs to mark the sections on the catalogue, e.g. Stamps, Colour, Tools, Accessories and Index using the new In Colours
• a pen to mark the items they would like to get from the new catalogue
• a bandaid, just in case they get a paper cut from leafing through the catalogue
• a bag of chocolates to give them the sugar hit they will need whilst looking through the catalogue.
• a small gift of 2-step stamps

We also made two christmas cards using two new stamp sets from the new catalogue.

New Look for Wood-Mount Stamp Labels

You might notice when you receive your new wood-mount stamps from the 2012-2013 Annual catalogue that the labels for all new stamps are cut in the shape of the image similar to the labels the clear-mount stamps.

Please note that this change applies only to new stamp sets only - image labels for carryover sets will remain the same.

New Annual Catalogue

The 2012-2013 annual catalogue will run from 1 September, 2012 through 30 June, 2013.

You may notice that this catalogue will only be live for 10 months. This is to facilitate the alignment of catalogues with North America. The 2013-2014 annual catalogue will go live on 1 July, 2013 and the alignment will be complete.

The annual catalogue has increased from 168 pages in the current Idea Book and Catalogue to 204 pages.

The annual catalogue is printed on lighter-weight paper.

WHATS NEW!!!

5 New In Colors

Stampin' Trimmer: a new cutting tool that incorporates many features which we know you'll love including:

• Full 30.5 cm cutting and scoring track (You don't have to remove the blades to get a full 30.5 cm cut!)
• Extended 15.9 cm wide cutting base and 39 cm extender ruler
• Storage compartment under base to hold additional cutting/scoring blades
• Cutting track that locks into place
• Specially designed cutting track and handles for stable and straight cuts
• Full ruler, with additional printed grid lines under a plastic cover so measurements won't wear off

Digital Collection Discs
We're excited to offer you Stampin' Up! artwork digital-style! The 2012-2013 annual catalogue includes several digital collection discs so you can create digitally with artwork from the My Digital Studio product line.

You can see the artwork included on these discs at www.stampinup.com/digital_au

To see digital project ideas, ask questions in the forum, and get more information on the My Digital Studio product line, visit MyDigitalStudio.net (note that this site gives information on the software and print products, which are not currently available in the South Pacific).

WHATS CHANGING

Small Change to Snail Adhesive
We just wanted to give you a heads up that we're switching the type of liner used in the Snail Adhesive. This new liner is tinted blue and thinner than the previous liner making the roll appear to have less adhesive. Rest assured that you're still getting the same amount of adhesive; the only change is the liner itself due to the supplier no longer carrying the current liner.

Wood-Mount Stamp labels
As you start to receive new wood-mount stamp sets from the 2012-2013 annual catalogue, you'll probably notice something different!  The labels for all new stamps are cut in the shape of the images--similar to the labels for our clear-mount stamps. We hope that you will enjoy this updated look to our classic wood-mount stamp sets.

**Please note that this change applies to new stamp sets only--image labels for carryover sets will remain the same.

Firm Foam Pads
There's a big change to the Classic Stampin' pads and it's that they are no longer felt pads, but will be replaced with firm foam pads. Click here for more information.

Holiday Catalogue replaces Mini Catalogue

The new Holiday Catalogue is one of the two seasonal catalogues which will replace the mini catalogues. It is larger in both size (8 1/2" x 11") and page count (about 40 pages) than the previous mini catalogues.

The first holiday catalogue will run from 1 September, 2012 through 31 January, 2013.

There are so many new Christmas stamp sets and accessories, Halloween and other seasonal stamp sets.

Holiday Catalogue Corrections

Page	Item	Description	Correction
18	127970 and 127973	The artwork shown in the catalogue for the Evergreen Stamp Set is incorrect.	See the correct artwork below.