Stampin' Trimmer is Retiring!

I have breaking news to share with you! The Stampin' Trimmer is being discontinued June 3rd along with all of its accessories - the trimming blades, the scoring blades, and the replacement trimmer tracts. The Stampin' Trimmer will not carry over into the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.

The scoring blades and the replacement trimmer mat are discontinued and are no longer available for purchase. However, I have a few extra replacement mats if you would like them.

While, overall, the Stampin' Trimmer is an amazing tool, there have been some manufacturing supply difficulties and a run of faulty cutting blades. Although Stampin' Up! been working together with the manufacturer to resolve these issues, they are still not able to sustain the inventory needs and requirements or to resolve the issues they have had.

Stampin' Up! is taking the opportunity to redesign and to improve the Stampin' Trimmer. Stampin' Up! will have a replacement in the future. However, they are still working on a replacement, and it is not ready to be included in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. So, there will not be a paper trimmer available in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. We don't know the date when the replacement trimmer will be available, but I will update you as I know more.

During this transition time, I will continue to use my Stampin' Trimmer. I ordered a back up supply of cutting blades today and may order more on my next order, so I can continue to prepare for classes, blog posts, workshops, retreat days, etc. without interruption.

I recommend purchasing trimmer cutting blades (Item #126995) while they are still in production. Stampin' Up! purchased a regular 6 months supply of cutting blades to prepare for the increased demand and will be receiving intermittent shipments until about September, so cutting blades will be available intermittently after June 3rd and until all supplies run out.

I recommend ordering trimmer cutting blades (Item #126995) timely, to avoid the rush or missing out. Right now we can order 3 packs of cutting blades per order. This has been the per order limit since the supply difficulty a few years ago. But, once the Retirement List is published on April 15th, the cutting blade limit will be raised from 3 packs per order to 6 packs per order and will remain at a limit of 6 until all supplies run out. When the limit per order rises, the cutting blade inventory may deplete more quickly.

If cutting blades do go on back order, I encourage you to place your email in the "update me when back in stock" box on the cutting blade product page in the online store, so you will be notified when it comes back in stock.

I adore my Stampin' Trimmer, so this news saddened me at first. I know so many of you adore your Stampin' Trimmer too, but we want to supply products of the highest quality and to ensure that they can reach the demand. I know that Stampin' Up! has been listening to us and will make improvements for an even better Stampin' Trimmer! I am looking forward to seeing what Stampin' Up! has for the redesigned Stampin' Trimmer and will keep you updated as we know more. Please let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to help!

Thank you for stopping by!
Beth

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Last Chance Products and Retiring Colors

I am finally back from Atlanta. It was a wonderful weekend with friends, stamping, and pouring over the new 2018-2019 Annual Catalog. I will share more photos shortly. There are a lot of changes coming to the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog - retiring products, ink pad and ink refill changes, the Color ReVamp. I will spread the information over several posts.

Firstly, the Retiring Products List is available! You can see the lists in PDF format and in my online store.

• 2017-2018 Annual Catalog Retiring List PDF
• 2018 Occasions Catalog Retiring List PDF
• Both Retiring Products List in my Online Store

For the quickest way to see which of your favorite products are retiring, check my online store in the Last Chance Product section. My online store may also show if the product status is low. If you don't see a product on the retiring list in my online store, it may already be sold out.

Please review the Retiring Lists carefully. The lists are very long and can be overwhelming. All Bundle pricing retires even if the individual products are not retiring. For example, the Lemon Zest Bundle is retiring, but the Lemon Zest stamp set and the Lemon Builder Punch are not retiring.

All Classic ink pads and ink refills are retiring even if the color itself is not retiring. Stampin' Up! is retiring the current ink pad style and reformulating the ink refills. The molds that make the ink pads are wearing out to point they need to make new molds. So, instead of making new molds of the same ink pad design, Stampin' Up! redesigned the ink pad molds. The ink pad style is changing to a slimmer, easier to open container. There are color name labels in four different languages as well as a label for the inside of the ink pad. The new style of ink pads will fit in the Ink Pad Caddy.

Archival Basic Black Ink Pads and Ink Refills are retiring. Stayz On Ink Pads are returning to replace the Basic Black Ink Pads and Ink Refills. Stayz On is a permanent, alcohol solvent based ink pad that is suitable for water coloring and for use with Stampin' Write Markers. However, if you use it on photopolymer stamps, be sure to clean the stamps after use with Stayz On cleaner and wash them with dish soap. If you love Archival Basic Black ink like I do, I recommend ordering soon to avoid missing out.

There is a Color ReVamp as well. In order to keep up with current trends and to have more variety in the shades of colors they offer, Stampin' Up! is retiring 17 colors (13 colors + 4 In Colors) and adding 16 colors as well as shifting the color collections.

The retiring colors are Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach, and Sweet Sugarplum. If you would would to purchase products in the retiring colors, I recommend purchasing them now as they often sell out the quickest, especially ink pads and ink refills.

Classic Stampin' Ink Pads, Classic Stampin' Ink Pad Collections, and Classic Stampin' Ink Refills are guaranteed in stock through May 7th, 2018 and then as supplies last.

Retiring Single Color Cardstock (all sizes and colors), Cardstock Packs, Cardstock Collections, Stampin' Write Markers (all pack sizes), Color Caddy, and Color Embellishments are while supplies last through May 31st, 2018.

I recommend placing your order for any retiring products soon to avoid missing out. I placed my retiring order already. 

I will talk more about the new and the returning colors in my next post. It was a lot to take in at OnStage in Atlanta, so I don't want to overwhelm you all at once. Please let me know if you have questions about the retiring lists and retiring products. I am happy to assist!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Retiring Product Promotion Details

• Promotion dates: April 9–May 31, 2018 beginning at 1:00 PM (MT)
• The retiring lists will be released simultaneously across our global markets; they will be listed per local time zone.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• Retiring items may be added to all order types: demonstrator, workshop, customer, and online.
• All retiring items are only available while supplies last and will be discontinued after May 31.
• Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, retiring stamp sets will be guaranteed available until May 25; all other products are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.
• Retiring items are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
• Retiring host sets can only be purchased using Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.

• Depending on inventory levels, discounts on select products may be introduced on or after May 8.
  • These discounts will not be preannounced.
  • Discounts may vary by market depending on inventory levels.
  • If you or a customer buys a product at retail price and then it is later discounted, Stampin’ Up! will not refund the difference.
  • If there is a product you or your customer wants, we recommend buying it right away and not waiting to see if it’s discounted later or you/your customer risk it being sold out.
  • If you start an order before a discount is announced, the order will not include the discounted pricing. If you want to order a product that has been discounted, you will need to start the order after the discounts are announced.

Order Deadlines

• Phone: May 31, 2018, by 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: May 31, 2018, by 11:50 PM (MT)

The Retiring List is Out!

Each year a select number of products are discontinued from the Annual Catalog and the Occasions Catalog to make room for new, amazing products! The products that will be discontinued are added to a retiring product list that is announced in April.

The Retiring Product List is out, and many products are discounted up to 50%!! Retiring items will be available through May 31st, 2017 or while supplies last. 

Retiring Designer Series Paper, embellishments, tools, inks, etc will be available while supplies last. Retiring In Color paper, inks, embellishments, and ink refills will be available as supplies last. However,  retiring stamp sets will continue to be produced until May 22nd, 2017. Then retiring stamp sets will be available while supplies last.

Please review the retiring list carefully. Some stamp sets are bundled with punches or thinlits. Bundles won't carry over into the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. However, the stamp set and the punches or thinlits may carry over. If you see a bundle on the list is retiring but the stamp set and/or the thinlits or punches isn't listed, that means the stamp set/thinlit/punch will be in the new annual catalog but not offered at a bundled discount. So, the carrying over bundled products will be "unbundled" and sold separately. I saw a number of bundles listed, and it can be confusing at first.

Be sure to place your order for retiring items list before the sun sets on these items May 31st, 2017! These items are going away forever, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase them while supplies last. Order today!

Important Information to Know
Order Information:

• All retiring items will be discontinued after May 31.
• All retiring accessories and tools are available while supplies last.
• Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, we’ll keep producing retiring stamp sets until May 22. After May 22, all retiring stamp sets will be available while supplies last.
• Select discounts may vary by market depending on inventory levels. 
• Depending on inventory levels, we may add additional discounts to select products in May.  
• These discounts will not be preannounced.  
• If you or a customer buys a product at retail price and then it is later discounted, Stampin’ Up! will not refund the difference. 
• If there is a product you or your customer wants, we recommend buying it right away and not waiting to see if it’s discounted later or you/your customer risk it being sold out. 
• Discounts will be applied to select retiring items only. 
• Please start your orders for retiring products after the promotion starts. Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not include the discounted prices.

Order Deadlines:

• Phone: May 31, 2017, by 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: May 31, 2017, by 11:55 PM (MT)

Thank you for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions about the retiring products. I am happy to help!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Retiring List 2016

The Retiring List is up!! There are a significant amount of products retiring this year. The retiring items will come from the 2016 Occasions Catalog and the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.

Some of the items will already be discounted. As the new catalog release date gets closer, more items may be discounted.

Some of the items will be sold out. The Washi Label Punch is already sold out. Refunds have been given for any back ordered Washi Label Punches ordered.

Many of the items will sell out quickly, including In Color ink refills and accessories. Accessories will be available while supplies last.

Because of the high demand for retiring stamps, retiring stamp sets will be produced until May 22nd. After May 22nd, they will be available while supplies last.

Check your wish list against the retiring list PDF and order quickly to avoid missing out on your favorite products!

Shop the retired items now.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Weekly Deals: 04/12/16 - 04/18/16 The Last Week for Weekly Deals

Check out this week's deals! The Weekly Deals Offers will be ending on April 18th. There will no longer be weekly products revealed each Tuesday. However, the Weekly Deals will be replaced by Stampin' Up! with another promotional sale called Special Offers. Instead of every week, Special Offers will run every few months. The Special Offers will include MORE products with MORE tiered discounts!

The final Weekly Deals will run from today until Monday, April 18th. The last Weekly Deals include 15 amazing products!! Don't miss these deals while they last!!

Don't forget that the 2014 - 2016 In Colors are retiring this year. If you love them, buy them now before the mad rush starting now in April. Below are the In Color Products that are retiring at the end of May.

In Color embellishments and In Color DSP retire each year. That means, the 2015 - 2017 In Colors Dotted Lace Ribbon, Blossom Accents, and DSP are also retiring. Below are the 2015 - 2017 In Color Products that are retiring this year.

The Retiring Product List will be released on April 18th. Order your retiring In Color products before then! I don't want you to miss them

I appreciate you stopping by! Please let me know of you questions about retiring In Color products or the Weekly Deals.
Beth

Weekly Deals: 04/05/16 - 04/11/16 & Retiring In Color Products

Check out this week's deals! The Weekly Deals Offers will be ending on April 18th. There will no longer be weekly products revealed each Tuesday. However, the Weekly Deals will be replaced by Stampin' Up! with another promotional sale called Special Offers. Instead of every week, Special Offers will run every few months. The Special Offers will include MORE products with MORE tiered discounts!

The final Weekly Deals will run from today until Monday, April 11th. The last Weekly Deals include 15 amazing products!! Don't miss these deals while they last!!

Don't forget that the 2014 - 2016 In Colors are retiring this year. If you love them, buy them now before the mad rush starting now in April. Below are the In Color Products that are retiring at the end of May.

In Color embellishments and In Color DSP retire each year. That means, the 2015 - 2017 In Colors Dotted Lace Ribbon, Blossom Accents, and DSP are also retiring. Below are the 2015 - 2017 In Color Products that are retiring this year.

The Retiring Product List will be released on April 18th. Order your retiring In Color products before then! I don't want you to miss them

I appreciate you stopping by! Please let me know of you questions about retiring In Color products or the Weekly Deals.
Beth