Colour Revamp and Retirement List

Hi lovelies

So it is that time again for Stampin' Up! the retiriement stage where lots of products will be gone for good to make way for the AMAZING NEW products in the NEW catalogue which launches 1st June.

Not only do we have lots of amazing new products to look forward to BUT a Colour Revamp, So what is a colour revamp?

Well every 5 years or so Stampin' Up! retire some colours, introduce new colours AND bring back some retired colours on top of the usual new in-colours.

So what is going and what is to come?

Which colour(s) will you be sad to see go? For me personally i will miss Elegant Eggplant, Soft Sky, and Island indigo.

In order to keep bringing you the most current and on trend colours, Stampin' Up! decided it was time to give the colour collections a makeover.

Let's take a look at the NEW colour collctions

So colours are leaving, so if you are wanting ink refills for your ink pads or aany of the coordinating products, get them now! They are only available while stocks last and they are going quick!

Another update for you all to do with the ink pads is that we have a NEW ink pad case design, beginning 1st June 2018 all colours will come in the new cases which are AMAZING so much easier to open and stack-able. Ink refills are also being re-done with a new formula to stop the foaming which has been happening with some of the colours BUT don't worry this formula can still be used on the ink pads you already have.

You may have noticed all the ink pads are on the retirement list DON'T WORRY the above is why so not all of them retiring just the case design, so you will still be able to get them, the only ones retiring are listed at the beginning of this bog post.

So along with the Colour Revamp we have the Retirement lists

All retiring products can be found on my store >>> HERE <<<

Remember everything that isn't a stamp set is "While Stocks Last"

In the retirement you will notice the BUNDLES, the stamp sets and dies are carrying over BUT NOT AS A BUNDLE. So if you have your eye on a bundle GRAB IT QUICK to save 10%.

Well that is all for now but I shall keep you all updated as much as possible, don't forget I have a facebook group specifically for my Stampin' Up! where I will go live with any important info and so on. You can find my group >>> HERE <<<

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Teamie Tuesday - Pocket Letter

Hey Crafters

Welcome back to my blog.. Well it is that time of the week again, it is time for Teamie Tuesday and the challenge for this week is a Pocket Letter.

Now if you have not seen these before they are so fun to put together to send to pen pals and happy mail friends. So here is the one I have put together

Behind each pocket you can put anything you like including your letter, so you can add washi samples, paperclips, ribbon, embellishments, journalling cards and more the list is endless and the possibilities.

Now for some close up's of each row starting with the top row

As you can see on the centre pocket I have added two paperclips which I have made myself.

Next the middle row 

For this row I have made two paper bows for on the left and right hand side then in the centre I have made an envelope for a letter to go into.You can also make these envelopes and put them anywhere in your pocket letter to put in small embellishments so they do not get lost. For the envelope all you need is a piece of 5x5 paper and your envelope punch board, he bows were also made on the envelope punch board.

Now for the bottom row

Again on this row in the centre pocket I have added two paperclips again made by me.

Now for the list of products I have used:

Trading Card Sleeve

Lift Me Up Stamp Set (also available in wood-mount)

Up & Away Thinlit Dies

Whisper White Cardstock

Carried Away Designer Series Paper (Retired)

Tranquil Tide Ink Pad (New 2017-2018 In-Color)

Fresh Fig Ink Pad (New 2017-2018 In-Color)

Dapper Denim Ink Pad 

Berry Burst Ink Pad (New 2017-2018 In-Color)

Powder Pink Ink Pad (New 2017-2018 In-Color)

Peekaboo Peach Ink Pad

Bermuda Bay Ink Pad

Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad

Big Shot

Magnetic Platform

Paper Snips

Stampin' Trimmer

Envelope Punch Board

Tombow Glue

Glue Dots

Paper Piercing Tool (ideal to get the glue dots in the right place)

Clear Blocks

Stampin' Scrub & Stampin' Mist

Paper Clips

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this and it has given you some inspiration for your next pen pal letter or happy mail. I enjoy doing these as you can do so many things with them you can make it mix & match or have it themed.

Don't forget this months Hostess Code R6PMPNUY. Just place an order of a minimum of £25 excluding shipping on my Store and you will get a gift from me.

Now let's go on over and check out what the other lovely ladies have been doing for this weeks challenge.

Michelle - Uglybugplans

Alyson - Scarlet Moon Crafts

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Lovely Friends

Hi Crafters

Today I have a beautiful NEW make to share with you all which shows off NEW Stampin' Up! products.

Here we have Lovely Friends Stamp Set  

Inside the card shows off the Lovely Laurel Die Set.... Are we ready ??

This beautiful set makes a stunning pop-up for the inside of the card, I have a video showing this off more when it is opened you can find the video on my Facebook Page The Crafty Bat

The products I used are as follows:

Whisper White Card Stock (cut and scored to make a 5x7 card)

Lovely Friends Stamp Set 

Lovely Laurel Thinlit Die Set 

Berry Burst Card Stock 

Berry Burst Ink Pad 

Fresh Fig Ink Pad 

Lemon Lime Twist Ink Pad 

Tombow Glue 

Clear Blocks

Big Shot 

The Lovely Laurel Die Set and Lovely Friends Stamp Set can be purchased as a bundle and you can save 10% you can find the bundle here Lovely Friends Bundle.

May Hostess Code R6PMPNUY

Minimum £25 order exlcuding shipping and get a gift from me. Please do not use the above code on an order of £150+ as you will get your very own Stampin' Rewards.

Crafty Bat's Loyalty Club is also now available so why not take a look at that.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Seasonal Layers

Hi all 

Welcome back to another blog post... Today I am sharing with you some NEW Stampin' Up Product creations.

The creations I have for you are a set of Note Cards and here they are 

These beauties were made using the NEW Seasonal Layers Die Set, Colorful Seasons Stamp Set and Color Theory Designer Series Paper.

I have some individual pictures to share with you all of each card, I shall also list what I used for each one and all will be linked.

Spring

This is one of my most favourite bits from the die and stamp set I love cherry blossoms. To do this card I used the following:

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Colorful Seasons Stamp Set

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Die Set

Colourful Seasons Bundle  (Save 10%)

Color Theory Designer Series Paper

Tombow Glue 

Paper Snips 

Big Shot

Clear Blocks

Basic Black Archival Ink

Next in the set of these cards we have Summer

For this card I did one of my favouite techniques which is ink blended background. To do this piece I used the following:

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Colorful Seasons Stamp Set 

Island Indigo Ink Pad

Crushed Curry Ink Pad

Stamping Sponges

Clear Block

Now for Autumn in the set. 

For this card I used the following products:

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Colourful Seasons Stamp Set 

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Die Set

Chocolate Chip Ink Pad 

Crushed Curry Ink Pad 

Colour Theory Designer Series Paper 

Big Shot

Clear Block 

Tombow Glue 

And last but by no means least we have Winter in the set 

For this card I used the following:

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Die Set 

Colour Theory Designer Series Paper 

Colourful Seasons Stamp Set 

Big Shot 

Clear Block 

Tombow Glue

Isn't this NEW stamp and die set beautiful, there is so many possibilities and it is so versatile, I hope you have liked looking at what I have done so far with this fab set I will of cause be doing more with it. 

Don't forget you can purchase the Stamp set and Die Set as a bundle and save 10% 

Colorful Seasons Bundle 

This month's Hostess Code is R6PMPNUY. Spend a minimum of £25 through my Stampin' Up! Store and get a gift from me, Please do not use the code on an order of £150+ as you will get your very own rewards. This code can be used as many times as you like throughout the month.

Make sure to check out Crafty Bat's Loyalty Club

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Wood Crate and Cards

Hi all

Today I have another new product share for you all.. This one shows off the adorable Wood Crate Thinlit which is NOW AVAILABLE!

I have used the thinlit along with some other NEW products and here it is 

Now for some more pictures to show the crate and the 3x3 cards and envelopes

As you can see this adorable wood crate fits six 3 x 3cm cards and envelopes perfectly it can even be used as a party favour or even for a wedding, there is so many things you can do with this and I will of cause be sharing them with you all.

The products I used for the above are as follows:

Wood Crate Framelits (NEW)

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper 6x6 (NEW)

Eastern Palace Suite (To make the cards and envelopes) (NEW)

Tombow Glue

Paper Snips

The wood crate framelit is also available as a bundle with the stamp set if you purchase the bundle you will save 10% .

I hope you adore this crate as much as i do :) 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Daisy Bouquet

Hi all

Today I am sharing with you all a new make which has been made using some of the NEW Stampin' Up! products which are NOW AVAILABLE!!

Here is my handmade Daisy Bouquet in an handmade vase all made from NEW in-colours and products.

Here is some more pictures of the products from different views

This has been made from the following products:

Vase:

Tranquil Tide Cardstock (NEW)

Berry Burst Cardstock (NEW)

Fresh Florals Design Series Paper (NEW)

Powder Pink Ribbon (NEW)

Tranquil Tide Bitty Bow (NEW)

Paper Snips

Tombow Glue 

Simply Score Board

Tear & Tape

Flowers:

Daisy Delight Stamp Set (NEW)

Daisy Punch (NEW)

Daisy Delight Bundle (NEW Save 10%)

Tranquil Tide Ink Pad (NEW)

Berry Burst Ink Pad (NEW)

Powder Pink Ink Pad (NEW)

Fresh Fig Ink Pad (NEW)

Lemon Lime Twist Ink Pad (NEW)

In-Color 2017-2019 Ink Pad Bundle (NEW)

Clear Block

Glue Dots

Tombow Glue

Florist Wire

Don't they look beautiful and can be used in so many ways you don't even need to have the Daisy punch to make some beautiful products.. The Daisy punch and Stamp Set are also available as a bundle and you can save 10% get the bundle HERE

Now we have a NEW Hostess code for this month which is R6PMPNUY Same rules apply minimum £25 order excluding postage and get a gift from me Not to be used on an order of £150 as you get your own stampin' rewards.

Also Crafty Bat's Loyalty Club has launched today so don't forget to check that out HERE

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Teamie Tuesday - Summer

Hey all 

Today's post is our regular Teamie Tuesday, 

so this week's theme is Summer and all I could think was the beach lol.

Here is what I have done for this weeks challenge, I thought I would mix it up a bit with including NEW products, Retired and Old products

For this project I used the following products:

Wood Texture DSP (New Stampin' Up! Product Available from 1st June 2017)

High Tide Stamp Set 

Picture Perfect Stamp Set  (Retiring)

Whisper White Cardstock 

Soft Suede Cardstock 

Dapper Denim Ink 

Delightful Dijon Ink 

Crushed Curry Ink 

Soft Suede Ink 

Cherry Cobbler Ink 

Basic Black Ink

Whisper White Ink 

Glue Dots 

Tombow Glue

Stampin' Trimmer

Dimensionals 

Circle Layer Dies 

Stamping Sponges

Paper Snips 

Stampin Scrub & Mist

Bakers Twine

Distress Cutter

Brads

I hope you have enjoyed looking at this weeks piece and I hope it inspires you to think outside the box and give it a go :)

Don't forget any order placed through MY STORE this month using the Hostess Code 6HYKZY3Z on an order of £25 minimum excluding postage will get you a free gift from me.

NEW Stampin' Up! Catalogue launches 1st June 2017 - If you would like a NEW catalogue from myself posting please fill in the form HERE and I will get one posted out to you.

Now let's go on over and see what the other lovely ladies have done for this weeks challenge

Michelle - Uglybugplans

Alyson - Scarlet Moon Crafts

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

NEW Catalogue Launch Party

Hi all

Today I am flying in to share with you all that I am hosting an online party for the NEW catalogue which launches on 1st June this is also when the event will be held. 

I am hosting the event on Facebook you are all welcome to come along and have some fun.

I will be sharing the catalogue, Products and Projects with you all on the night there will also be games to win some prizes from me and a chance for you to ask me any questions, Join my team and place any orders.

This event is going to be so exciting and I can not wait to share the NEW products with you all

Catalogue Launch Party

I look forward to seeing you there

Xx The Crafty Bat xX