Have you heard? Stampin Up released their new catalog last week! Their catalog is SOOOO yummy, and full of ideas. I love a catalog that not only shows all of the new products, but also tons of ideas for how to use them.
Stampin Up was generous enough to send me a box of their new product, which I was excited to play around with. I received their Comfort Cafe collection of patterned papers, along with their Specialty Designer Series papers. I love the kraft woodgrain paper, which has a raised glossy pattern to it.
If I am going to use an alphabet stamp set, is has to have large letters. I like chunkier fonts, and don't always have the patience to use tiny little letters to spell things out.
I had to pull out my Stampin Up Scoring Board again. I've been using that quite a bit lately.
I'm NOT big on fussy cutting. So I'm really glad these were chunkier letters, otherwise I don't think I would have taken the time to hand cut these letters.
My new catalog is already seen a good amount of use. I've been turning down corners on pages where I see things I like. Their ink pads are by far some of my favorites to use, and they always have such great colors. I ended up with an extra copy, so I gave it to a friend of mind. I told her "here's something for you to drool over". That's exactly what this catalog is meant for ;)
I love a good catalog to curl up with! Great cards! That woodgrain paper is fabulous!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | June 06, 2012 at 05:47 AM
First Bella Blvd samples from you and now Stampin Up! How did you know these are my two favorite companies? Love the samples here. Thanks for always being soooooo creative. I scraplift your ideas often- right now I am working on a two page sunburst layout that was completely lifted off of your one pager!
Posted by: Carrie Atkinson | June 06, 2012 at 06:54 AM
super cute cards and how cool that they sent you some goodies!!! I was just looking at the online catalog this weekend...love their products and colors!
Posted by: Carla | June 06, 2012 at 08:35 AM
Darn you I am still drooling over it too! such great products now what to buy LOL
Posted by: Deneen | June 06, 2012 at 08:54 AM
Was it the actual company or an individual that sent it to you? I ask because when I was a demonstrator years ago, if you had a blog you could ONLY talk and share ideas about Stampin Up....no other products. A lot of people quit at that time. Hopefully they are now seeing that and venturing out to other blogs for advertising. I love their product!
Posted by: Julie Jones | June 06, 2012 at 12:46 PM
FUN stuff Laura!!
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 06, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Grat set of alphas! Love your cards!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | June 07, 2012 at 03:50 AM
Awesome, Laura! This alphabet does look wonderful! My sister is a demo for SU!, but since I'm allergic to rubber I try to buy other stuff. I've seen a LOT of great projects this morning with that alphabet and I'm considering wearing a facemask so I can use it;-)! TFS!
Posted by: Ruth G | June 07, 2012 at 07:13 AM
loving your cards!
Posted by: Mandy Szeto | June 07, 2012 at 02:08 PM