DAY - TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN - Lots of Stampin' Up! news and a Christmas Stocking

 

Another Friday,  and it just happens to be my favourite day of the week.

We’re expecting a little more rain on and off today, but that certainly won’t dampen my spirits. I have a few chores to get through this morning and then I’m hoping to spend the rest of the day in the craft room, catching up on a few things. I do have some emails and messages waiting for replies too, so I really must make the most of my coffee break later this morning and get those done!

The photo today is of a mushroom growing in my garden, and I really can’t tell you just how big it is.  The grass seed has taken quite well, the covers and fleece have now been removed, and that’s when we discovered the mushrooms… along with lots of clover.  The grass is still rather patchy, but there’s not a lot we can do about that at the moment. We’ll just have to leave it for a few weeks and see what happens with the weather. Hopefully the foxes won’t return either, as there does seem to be some activity happening at the empty house next door, so we’ll have to wait and see.

There is SO much happening with Stampin’ Up! during September, and it really is a fabulous month for anyone who loves crafting.

A  brand-new Stampin' Up! September–December Catalogue has been released and it is packed full of gorgeous new products, fresh inspiration and lots of ideas to keep those creative juices flowing right through to the end of December. If you haven’t got your copy yet, please do get in touch. You’re very welcome to come and collect one from me today or tomorrow.

But that’s not all.

The Online Exclusive range has had a fabulous update too, with lots of lovely new products joining the range. There’s a brand-new Product of the Month featuring the gorgeous Foliage Speciality Designer Series Paper, as well as two brand-new kits – Floral Promenade and Murray Manor.

And for those of you, like me, who love having a Paper Pumpkin kit drop through the letterbox each month, you can get the Aspen’s of Gratitude Kit by placing your order before 10 September.

The Last Chance section has also been updated, so there are plenty of bargains to be found too.

And if that wasn’t enough, there’s the fabulous 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar to look forward to, plus a Card Retreat at the beginning of October.

There really is something for everyone this month.  All the details of these can be found at the end of this post, and I shall keep adding them at the end of every post throughout the month but should you need any further information, please do get in touch. I’m always happy to help if I can.

I also wanted to share this gorgeous little treat that I received at my recent Stampin’ Up! get-together. It was made by fellow demonstrator Gill Priest, who is based in Bristol.

 

It was made using the Quilted Season Stamp & Die Bundle, along with the Stitched Season Designer Series Paper. Isn't it just gorgeous?

She added a small box to the back of the stocking for a little treat, and with the twine, it could just hang on the tree.  Perfect. 

Well thank you for having a read today, and I hope you have a lovely Friday, whatever you’re up to.  Tracey x

 

STAMPIN' UP! DURING SEPTEMBER

Have you had a chance to have a proper look through the new Stampin’ Up! September–December Catalogue yet?  If not, I think you’re in for a treat.

This catalogue is going to keep us inspired right through until the end of December, with lots of gorgeous new products, beautiful Designer Series Papers, fabulous colours and, of course, plenty of Christmas crafting.  There are new stamps, dies, embellishments and all sorts of lovely things to tempt the crafty fingers.

If you don’t have your copy yet, do get in touch and I can arrange for you to get one.  In the meantime, You can always have a browse online by clicking on the brochure image below.  A new page should open up for you.  Do get in touch if you would like any help as I am always happy to help if I can. 

Product of the Month

I'm delighted to introduce the Stampin' Up! September Product of the Month for September.

Throughout September, when you place a Stampin' Up! order of £70 or more (before postage), you'll have the opportunity to purchase this month's featured product for just £5.  The Product of the Month is exclusively available with a qualifying order and is limited to one per person. As with all Stampin' Up! promotions, it is available whilst supplies last, so once it's gone, it's gone!

If you're planning to place an order during September, this is a great opportunity to add an extra product to your collection at a fantastic price.

To see more details about this, click on the image below and a new page will open up for you.  

 

 

 

A Little Bit of Christmas Crafting Magic

If you love a little surprise with your crafting, then this is rather special.  The limited-edition 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar is a wonderful way to add a little extra excitement to the festive season. Inside are 12 never-before-seen crafting goodies, including dies, patterned paper, embellishments, tools and lots more.

And that’s not all… it also includes an exclusive 15-piece stamp set.

Each day brings a new little crafting treat to discover, all designed for all-occasion crafting and none of which you’ll find in the Stampin’ Up! catalogues or online store. It really is a lovely way to count down to Christmas, with a little creative surprise to open each day.

This is a limited-edition release, so if you have your eye on one, don’t leave it too long… because when they’re gone, they really are gone.

Last Chance Products

The Last Chance List has lots of beautifully colour co-ordinated favourites, all with that signature Stampin' Up! quality we know and love, but only whilst stock lasts.  If you click on the image below, a new page will open up and you can have a browse in this section.  

Please do get in touch if you have any queries or if I can help in any way. 

Paper Pumpkin for September

Paper Pumpkin is now available in the UK, I did write a whole post on all I know about this and we can subscribe in the UK.  Subcriptions are now for the September kit but only until 10th Septmber.   To find out a little more, click on the image below and a new window will open.  But please, do get in touch if I can help in anyway, I am always happy to help.

 September Kits

Two new Kits have arrived Floral Promenade and Merry Manor

Two very different themes, but both look like they are going to be fabulous for some happy crafting.

Kits are perfect when you fancy creating something lovely without having to spend ages deciding which colours, papers and embellishments all go together.  Everything is there to get you started, leaving you to do the best bit, the creating.

If you click on the images below, a new window will open up for you to have a look at these in more detail. 

 

    

Stampin’ Up! Virtual Card Retreat 1st–3rd October 2026

The retreat kit includes everything you need to make 15 cards, including two stamp sets, a die set, Designer Series Paper, Two-Tone Cardstock with the cutting guidelines printed on the reverse, pre-cut printed images, embellishments, envelopes, Basic White Cardstock and a sheet of gold foil.

 

There is also a lovely crafting community that goes along with it. You’ll have access to an exclusive Facebook group where you can meet other crafters, share what you’re making, ask questions, see everyone’s projects coming together and generally enjoy some crafty company.

 

During the retreat there will be LIVE sessions on Facebook, including presentations from members of the Stampin’ Up! team, including CEO Sara Douglass. And, because we can’t always be sitting at our craft desks at exactly the right time, everything will be recorded and available to watch afterwards, so you can craft along at your own pace.

You’ll also receive detailed, step-by-step instructions for all the projects before the retreat, so you can have a look through everything beforehand and check what you already have in your crafty stash. There may be a few additional supplies needed, but you might find you already have many of them tucked away in your craft room.

Click on the image below and a new page will open up with more details. 

Foiling System

The new foiling system from Stampin' Up! has its own brochure, which can be seen below.  Just click on the image and a new page will open up.

 

 

 

 

 

You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

 

 

 

 

DAY - TWO HUNDRED AND FORRTY THREE - The end of August

 

 

 

I honestly can’t believe we are at the end of August already. Where on earth have the days gone? They really do seem to have flown by, but at least we have a lovely September to look forward to.

Tomorrow is an exciting day in the Stampin’ Up! world, as the brand-new September–December Catalogue goes live, along with new additions to the Online Exclusive Range, new Kits and a brand-new Product of the Month. Lots of lovely new things to tempt us.

And did you know that those of us in the UK get an earlier preview because of the time difference? You should be able to have a look through the new catalogue and place your orders from 11pm this evening. So, if you’re anything like me, you might want to put the kettle on and have a little browse before bedtime.

It’s a good job I’m feeling so much better today because I’m going to be in and out all day with hospital and doctor appointments, as well as having a few visitors. A busy start to the week, but a lovely one too.  I had a go at driving yesterday and I must say, I was fine with a short distance. 

The weather is still quite warm here, although we are continuing to get our fair share of rain. I have to say, the grass seed that hubby planted has certainly come up trumps, it has grown at a rate of knots in such a short space of time. The garden is looking very green and happy, even if the weeds are clearly enjoying the weather too.  

It was a lovely lady’s birthday yesterday, and here is the card I sent to her. I used one of her favourite Stampin’ Up! stamp sets, so I hope it brought a little extra birthday happiness to her day.

 

And now, I’d better get myself organised for another busy day!

 

STAMPIN' UP PROMOTIONS

It is the very last day to take advantage of the Stampin' Up! sale with 15% off selected Designer Series Papers and card stock.  

 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH 

The last day to grab the Stampin' Up!  August Product of the Month.

Throughout August, when you place a Stampin' Up! order of £70 or more (before postage), you'll have the opportunity to purchase this month's featured product for just £5.  The Product of the Month is exclusively available with a qualifying order and is limited to one per person. As with all Stampin' Up! promotions, it is available whilst supplies last, so once it's gone, it's gone!

If you're planning to place an order today, this is a great opportunity to add an extra product to your collection at a fantastic price.

This is the May - August 2026 Catalogue that you can click on and have a browse but better still, why not pop into the Craft Room, Derby and grab a copy of your own.  This catalogue will no longer be available after 31st August as it will be replaced with a new one.  

The Last Chance List has lots of beautifully colour co-ordinated favourites, all with that signature Stampin' Up! quality we know and love, but only whilst stock lasts.  If you click on the image below, a new page will open up and you can have a browse in this section.  

Please do get in touch if you have any queries or if I can help in any way. 

Paper Pumpkin is now available in the UK, I did write a whole post on all I know about this and we can subscribe in the UK.  Subcriptions are now for the September kit.   To find out a little more, click on the image below and a new window will open.  But please, do get in touch if I can help in anyway, I am always happy to help.

 

 

 The new foiling system from Stampin' Up! has its own brochure, which can be seen below.  Just click on the image and a new page will open up.

 

 

 For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 

You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

If you would like to receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

 

DAY - TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY TWO - Stampin' Up! Kit cards

 

 

Well, I got a bit of surprise upon waking up this morning, for the first time in what seems like ages, I woke up without all the usual rheumatoid arthritis aches and pains. Hooray. I think we can safely say that makes yesterday’s side effects of the injection well worth putting up with.

My hip is also feeling much better, which is another little win. I’m going to continue with plenty of rest, a little more gentle walking and, hopefully, a few more days of taking things steadily, and I should be back to normal. Well… as normal as I ever am.

I’ve also been sneaking back into the craft room and finishing off a few cards. There’s something very satisfying about adding another batch to my little box of cards ready to be posted out. I thought I’d share a few of them with you today.

 

 They are all cards from kits that just needed a little something to finish them off.  

I really can’t believe we’re almost at the end of August. Honestly, where does the time go? It feels like we’ve only just started the summer and here we are, heading into September already. Someone really needs to have a word with the calendar and ask it to slow down a bit.

As well as Tuesday marking the start of September, Stampin’ Up! has lots of exciting new things happening too.  It will be the start of a brand-new Catalogue, new products being added to the Online Exclusives range, a new Product of the Month, new Kits and lots more.

I found a poster that another demonstrator had shared and I thought I would share it here, as I think it may be useful to see what is happening at a glance.

Have you got the new catalogue?  If not, do let me know and you are welcome to pop into the Craft Room and pick one up.  

I'm hoping for a lovely quiet Sunday today, with perhaps a little crafting, a little pottering and absolutely no dramas from my aches and pains.    Thank you so much for taking the time to have a read today. I hope you have a lovely, leisurely Sunday too.  Tracey x

 

 

 

STAMPIN' UP PROMOTIONS

Stampin' Up! currently have a sale with 15% off selected Designer Series Papers and card stock, for the whole month and whilst supplies last.  

 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH 

I'm delighted to introduce the Stampin' Up!  August Product of the Month.

Throughout August, when you place a Stampin' Up! order of £70 or more (before postage), you'll have the opportunity to purchase this month's featured product for just £5.  The Product of the Month is exclusively available with a qualifying order and is limited to one per person. As with all Stampin' Up! promotions, it is available whilst supplies last, so once it's gone, it's gone!

If you're planning to place an order during August, this is a great opportunity to add an extra product to your collection at a fantastic price.

This is the May - August 2026 Catalogue that you can click on and have a browse but better still, why not pop into the Craft Room, Derby and grab a copy of your own.  This catalogue will no longer be available after 31st August as it will be replaced with a new one.  

The Last Chance List has lots of beautifully colour co-ordinated favourites, all with that signature Stampin' Up! quality we know and love, but only whilst stock lasts.  If you click on the image below, a new page will open up and you can have a browse in this section.  

Please do get in touch if you have any queries or if I can help in any way. 

Paper Pumpkin is now available in the UK, I did write a whole post on all I know about this and we can subscribe in the UK.  Subcriptions are now for the September kit.   To find out a little more, click on the image below and a new window will open.  But please, do get in touch if I can help in anyway, I am always happy to help.

 

 

 The new foiling system from Stampin' Up! has its own brochure, which can be seen below.  Just click on the image and a new page will open up.

 

 

 For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 

You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

If you would like to receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.