The Joke Was on Me… My Pre-Order Surprise!
A few days ago I asked a “this or that” question on Facebook: Should I open my pre-order right away… or be responsible and get some work done first?
I decided to be responsible and save opening the box as my reward.
Well… the joke was on me.
When I finally opened the box, it wasn’t my pre-order at all! It was a shipment of envelopes and several of the new kits from the Kit Collection.
The good news is that my actual pre-order has arrived, and this time it really was the fun stuff!
One thing you might notice if you look closely… there are no new In Color stamp pads and only one set of Stampin' Blends.
I’m honestly not quite sure how I managed that. Apparently my excitement got ahead of my checklist when I was placing the order!
So yes… another order went in right away.
Why Demonstrators Get to Pre-Order
One of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is getting to order new products early. This allows us to:
- Create projects to share with you
- Design class samples and kits
- Learn the products before the catalog goes live
It’s one of my favorite parts of a new catalog season because it’s when all the creative ideas start flowing.
A New Catalog System
While we’re talking about new products, you may notice that Stampin’ Up! is changing the catalog system this year.
In the past we had one large annual catalog and two smaller mini catalogs.
Now there will be three catalogs each year, each covering about four months:
- January – April
- May – August
- September – December
These catalogs are a little thinner than the old annual catalog but bigger than the minis, and each one will include the basic supplies and tools you need all year long — things like cardstock, adhesives, inks, and other essentials.
Each catalog will also introduce lots of new products, but some items will carry over from one catalog to the next.
You may also occasionally see products at an event or online that aren’t shown in the current catalog. That’s because some carryover items will remain available in the online store even if they aren’t pictured in the catalog anymore.
Online Exclusives
Stampin’ Up! will also continue releasing Online Exclusives, which are products that are only shown in the online store and not in a printed catalog.
New Online Exclusives are released every other month (the odd months), so if you see something online or at an event and can’t find it in a catalog, it’s probably an Online Exclusive.
Last Chance Lists
To keep things fresh, Stampin’ Up! will also continue releasing Last Chance lists every even month.
This is where retiring or discontinuing items show up — often at a discount — while supplies last.
So if you ever have something on your wish list, it’s a good idea not to wait too long!
Back to My Pre-Order…
Now that my actual pre-order has arrived, the fun part begins — playing with the new products and deciding what will show up in:
- my Stamp-a-Stack classes
- future INK and Go kits
- Stampin' 101 classes
- upcoming projects and tutorials
And waiting for those In Color stamp pads I somehow forgot!
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