It’s that exciting yet sad time of the year, Stampin’ Up is coming out with a brand new catalog in just a few short weeks. And it is beautiful! New stamps, new InColors, new punches and accessories, new tools – everything a paper crafter could want. All that new stuff means some of the old stuff had to go, so I’ve been going through my stamping stuff separating the retired from the remaining, I shed a few tears but I’m really excited to have so much room for new stamps, accessories and tools.

Ingredients: Stamps - Language of Friendship; Paper - Whisper White, Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy; Ink - Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy Classic Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink and Garden Green marker; Extra-Large Oval, Bird Builder and 3/16" Corner punches; Big Shot and the oval Designer Frames embossing folder.

Here’s another simple card made with items that will be part of the Stampin’ Up family for at least another year. I love the Bird Builder punch, just stamp and punch and you have a cute little bird that looks like it took lots of effort. Language of Friendship is one of several stamp sets that coordinate with the punch. I stamped the flower stamp from Language of Friendship in each corner of the Baja Breeze card stock; the stamp is designed to work with the Boho Blossoms punch but also makes a great background.

One of the things I’m really excited about in the new catalog is the new ink pads. They’re the same great colors, but the pad is a really great foam. I stamped the little bird’s feet with the new black ink pad and I love it! Nice, smooth coverage. I can’t wait to try some of the other colors!

Are you excited to see the new catalog? You’ll be able to access it right here on June 1st. If you’d like a copy of your own, let me know.