July is flying by so don't forget about the Reason to Smile promotion from Stampin' Up!.

• Place an order of $50 or more and then you can order this lovely Reason to Smile stamp set in wood- or clear-mount for only $5!

Make sure you have $50 or more in your Shopping Bag. Then you will see a page like this:

You can just click in that red box of Special Offers and click on the link for the Reason to Smile product.

Then you will see this page and can choose your wood-mount or clear-mount stamp set. Be sure to click "Select". Only one per customer.

A nice stamp set for only $5!  Isn't that a great reason to smile?  Be sure you place your order today while you are thinking of it.  Offer ends July 31, 2012.

Place your Stampin' Up! order online and choose your Reason to Smile product.  Or if you prefer anytime, I can place your order for you.

Can the day be any more exciting??!  New Stampin' Up! Catalog and new promotion for Stampin' Up! Hostesses!

For more information, you can also click HERE.

Here are some things to know:

• Online orders are not eligible.

• Orders must total $450 or more (excluding tax and shipping) to qualify.
• Hostesses may use their additional hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog/mini catalog merchandise. However, hostess dollars cannot be applied to 50 percent-off items.
• Orders larger than $450 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $900 order will not receive an additional $100 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• This offer good through July 31, 2012.

To view the flyer about this promotion, please click HERE.

Keep checking back everyday to see what else is new in the wonderful world of Stampin' Up!

While I am in Austin packing up stuff in one son's apartment to move to the other son's apartment (on the third floor no less!!) and figuring out how to get a futon and desk and who knows what else moved to the apartment or put in storage….there should be a way to shrink big things down in size so they fit in your car and then restore them to proper size when you arrive at the destination!…I thought perhaps you would like to take another look at all the retiring Stampin' Up! products. Tomorrow, May 31, will be the last day to order.

The easiest way is to go to my website here at the Online Store and click on whichever (or all) or the retiring categories you want to see.  Click Show:  ALL to save having to click to the next page if you want.  Don't forget to check the Clearance Rack (left sidebar at the store) because you can only order Clearance doing an Online Order.

Let me know if you have questions!

It's hard to believe that our beloved current Stampin' Up! catalog is just about over…..although we all are certainly excited for the brand new Stampin' Up! catalog to make it's debut on Friday, June 1st!

But now is the time to take action, if you have been waiting! This is the last few days of being able to purchase any of the retiring stamps or accessories.  This retired list will come to an end on Thursday, May 31st. You can place your own order online HERE or you can call or email me (Karen@KarenStamps.com) with your order and I can do it for you.

Here are some items to take note of in case they interest you. Remember, anything other than stamps (which Stampin' Up! manufactures themselves) are only available while supplies last.

• All of the Definitely Decorative line is retiring. (click the Show: ALL option to easily view all the items).  This is mainly the vinyl decor elements to put on walls and many other places BUT it also includes products like the Decor Blocks #116829, the Simply Adorned jewelry (but not just for jewelry!) line, some trinkets, and stencils. Be sure to check the whole listing.
• My Digital Studio Content Discs:  These are priced at 60% off so they are a great deal.  If you are considering getting My Digital Studio any time in the future, you should get these now because nothing on My Digital Studio really retires!  You will have tons of extra artwork to play with!  Even at full price, the collection was priced at 10% less than purchasing the downloads separately. Note: Purchase My Digital Studio NOW and when the new version comes out, you will get it FREE!
• The Build a Bear line is retiring! Be sure to get it while you can. Some items are even discounted!
• There are many things at the beginning of the Retired Accessories List that are discounted 25% or more!  Be sure to check those out.

Here are the lists!  Be sure you make them a part of your weekend reading!

Retiring Stamps List

Retiring Accessories (be sure to notice the discounts!)

Retiring Definitely Decorative

Retiring Spanish Stamps

Easiest Way to View All the Retiring Items in My Store! 

Remember, if you have an order of $150 or more, be sure you go to the link above where you will see my name in the upper right corner so that you receive your Hostess Rewards.  The order should prompt you when it is time to enter your free Hostess Rewards.  DON'T go to www.stampinup.com and choose me as your demonstrator…you won't get the same benefits.  Also, if you order online, you can check and order from the Clearance Rack! Don't miss it!

If you have any questions or problems, let me know! Last day to order is Thursday, May 31st!  New catalog starts Friday, June 1st!

Oh my GOODNESS!!!  Grab your cup of coffee and SIT DOWN!  The Stampin' Up! list of retiring accessories is out today and it is a long one!! It's quite the surprise for all of us! Be sure to remember the accessories are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! And some will go fast!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST!

Some are even discounted at the beginning of the list!!

Correction:  Paper Snips and Craft Scissors are not retiring and were on the list earlier…so therefore are not discounted. If you have or have seen a list with those scissors, it is incorrect and Stampin' Up! has corrected the list.   

Click HERE to go directly to my Online Store to see the retiring products!

When you check the list, you will see that all the ink pads are listed! Holy Cow! BUT…..

• Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white.
• Stampin' Up! is introducing a new Firm Foam ink pad in the new catalog! These new pads will provide better ink coverage and therefore better stamped images. More information later!

Remember, Definitely Decorative and Simply Adorned Jewelry and Charms are also retiring!

Click here to see the Definitely Decorative Retiring List.

More to Remember!

• The Occasions Mini Catalog ends Monday, April 30! (next week)
• The Summer Smooches preview ends April 30! After that, all the products, except two, (the stencil and the Fabric Brads) will be available in the new catalog.  Get that Petite Purse Die so you don't have to wait!! AND…the Fabric Brads are running low!  If you want some (they are really cute!) order them right away.  Stampin' Up! will not restock them.
• CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING STAMPS LIST ! (I know the print is small….you can zoom in with your computer.)
• CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING STAMPS IN MY ONLINE STORE! ( After you choose wood or clear, click the "SHOW: ALL" drop-down box on the right under the banner….that way you can just scroll through all of them and not miss any pages!)

***Be sure you are on my Mailing List (sign up in the upper-left corner of my blog!) to keep up with all the exciting news and details from Stampin' Up! coming out over the next weeks and months!!

I told you to sit down, didn't I!! 🙂

Leave comments below if you want and/or email me with any questions!  You can place your order online or contact me and I'll do it for you or guide you through the online ordering.