Thank your for joining the April Stampin Friends BLOG HOP, where Spring Has Sprung! We have an amazing Hop for you this month!!!

Be sure to follow each blogger to see all the awesome projects that have been created and shared for you! If you get lost a long the way, there is a list of participants at the bottom of each of the blogs!
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This month’s theme is Spring Has Sprung!

It is April Vacation from school this week! I knew I needed to create so I wouldn’t miss this hip. But we camp, so space and time is limited!! Unfortunately, the weather has been cold and rainy which has caused us to dramatically shift gears on how to keep everyone entertained! Well Papar Pumpkin is perfect for situations like this!!! It was great that this month I decided to work on Paper Pumpkin.
What is Paper Pumpkin?? It’s an all inclusive project kit from Stampin Up!! Each month you receive a different kit with everything you need to create amazing projects!!
April is called You’re My Anchor! It’s a really fun nautical theme!!!
While the kiddos swam, I pulled out 1 box and completed the 20 cards and 4 boxes that were included in the kit. I brought my own snips, acrylic block and adhesive! Just makes it easier!!! But it’s all packed up easy peasy!
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And there’s even supplies leftover to make a few more cards or embellishments for more boxes!
and if you join Paper Pumpkin no later than May 10 you get 2 months free Wow
So while I can’t take full credit for my projects, I hope you enjoyed them nonetheless!!!!!
be sure to continue through the hop by clicking on our Awesome Bloggers below!!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by
Happy Stampin
Steph

Looking for a way to impact your crafting and increase your supplies and projects? Think Paper Pumpkin, Stampin’ Up!’s all-inclusive papercrafting subscription program. This service was designed for customers, like many of you,  who are new to papercrafting, giving you no-fuss creativity in a box—delivered straight to your door. And now Paper Pumpkin is making it even easier to start getting creative by removing some of the cost for new subscribers!
Now’s the perfect time to grab your friends and neighbors all about this fantastic program—and you know which ones we’re talking about. The ones who are secretly dying to get crafty? Call them. Because right now we’re offering new subscribers 50% off your first 2 months with our Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin promotion when you sign up by May 10. You get an amazing subscription price for two straight months . . . and you can get crafty

• Promotion is for new subscribers only
• Offer is available March 11–May 10, 2018
• Offer runs for 2 months
• Use code SAVEFIFTY0418 at checkout
• Discount is applied to one kit per month for the first two month of a new subscription.
  • How it works: A new customer can subscribe during April’s subscription period from March 11–April 10 or May’s subscription period from April 11–May 10 and receive the discount. If a new customer subscribes during April’s subscription period they will receive 50% off their subscription when billed in April and May. If a new subscriber subscribes during May’s subscription period they will receive 50% off their subscription when billed in May and June. If a customer suspends during their 2-month discount period, they will receive their discount during the first 2 months in which they reactivate.
• Does not apply to prepaid codes

​Sounds great! Right? Be sure to contact me be May 10th to subscribe intime for May's Paper Pumpkin   and you if you subscribe before tomorrow, you will be able to get in on APrils!!! Which is amazing

Happy Stampin
​Steph

In ColorsThere are no changes to the In Color program. Every two years we will continue to introduce five new In Colors that will be available for the ensuing two years.
We also have previous In Colors that are returning and joining our core colors:

• Mossy Meadow
• Poppy Parade
• Flirty Flamingo
• Coastal Cabana
• Mint Macaron
• Blackberry Bliss

​The new 2018-2019 In Colors are so bold and beautiful! I am excited to have this color collection incorporated into our line! It just screams current!!!

​And did you see?? If you have any of the past In Colors listed above, they will be become part of our Core Collection.
​The new annual 2018-2019 Annual Catalog keeps getting better and better!

Again, if you missed out on any wish list purchases, be sure to grab them ASAP. The retiring In Colors will sell out so don't wait!!!! Get them now

​Happy Stampin Steph

The Colors are Evolving!The spice of life is variety, and that’s especially true in the world of color. Stampin’ Up! makes a point to keep an eye on color trends across different markets and industries. When we see changes happening, we review our color spectrum to ensure that we remain consistently on top of the trends. This brings us to the 2018 Color Revamp!
In order to keep bringing you the most current and on trend colors, we decided it was time to give our color collections a makeover.
With this revamp, you’ll not only have new products but a new variety of shades that will inspire creativity and allow you to explore more sides of your crafting. 


New Classic Stampin’ PadsIn addition to new colors, we also redesigned our ink pads. The case is a new, more intuitive design and we’ve improved the formula of the ink, as well! We think you will love these changes and you can contact me to learn more.


Retiring ColorsOn May 31, 2018, thirteen colors are retiring.

• 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

The retiring 2016-2018 In Colors are:

• Dapper Denim
• Emerald Envy
• Flirty Flamingo*
• Peekaboo Peach
• Sweet Sugar Plum

*Please note that while Flirty Flamingo is retiring as an In Color, it will continue to be available as part of our core color collection.

​So be sure to check back for updates on the New Colors!!!!  I will share the new In-Colors...but you'll have to wait for the rest of the color updates!!! Very exciting 

​Happy Stampin Steph

It's the time of year where, at Stampin' Up!, we make room for new products!!! Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone from good!
​Starting now through May 31, 2018 all retired items will be while supplies last.  So if you have been waiting to order, stop and order. Once these items are gone! They will not return

​You can view the current 2017-2018 Annual Catalog Retired List and the 2018 Occasions Catalog Retired List, by simple clicking on either one.

Be sure to contact me if there is something you want
​If it's on the lists, it will be gone very quickly!
​Happy Stampin Steph