These are just a couple of the new items coming in the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog that starts January 5, 2010.
Clear Mount Stamps
Stampin' Up! has had an enormous demand for clear mount stamps from both demonstrators & customers over the past few years. They have researched and would not give up their quality of rubber stamps for the acrylic stamp but came up with this alternative. They will offer both the traditional wood-mount stamps or the clear mount stamp for the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration brochure. The clear mount stamps are still rubber stamps but you would use them with clear blocks to be able to see where you are stamping. You would need to purchase the acrylic blocks separately but the stamp sets are cheaper. There will be 9 different blocks that have ergonomic grooves for an easy grip. You can purchase these individually or as a bundle. One of the biggest benefits are the space saving these offer. The stamps will be in DVD type of cases that will show the images on the front & the spine.
New Punch Design
The new punch design will feature a low rectangular body which will allow you to stack or set on end to store. You can lock them shut. There will be a label on the top & end to allow you to select the correct punch when they are stored. They will be available in 3 sizes: small, medium & extra-large. The extra large will allow for 2 step designs kind of like our 2 step stamps. They are large & use your whole hand to make them easier to use. You can still punch with them upside down which I do with most of my punches. Also the corner punches do not need to be punched only in the corners which will add to their versatility.
I will be preordering some of these items to play with them prior to them being available to you. You might happen to see them if you come to one of my open stamping events in December I will be setting up soon. Watch for my December newsletter.
Michele Schmidt, excited & wishing I was rich as I want it all in Waterloo, IA
