Thank You + Birthday Monkey
Hello, friends!
Before I get into today’s post, I want to say a GIANT thank you to every single person who ordered the STAMPtember exclusive set. The set and dies sold out within days and I was in complete shock. It’s such a scary feeling to put your ideas (and business) out there, so the fact that it was so well received and reading the love made my heart fill with joy. I know that there are lots of you that weren’t able to get the set, so I purchased an extra one and I’ll be doing a giveaway in the near future!
When the Baby Party Animals set first released, I couldn’t stop using it on every card. I originally was going to post this card then, but the set sold out and I wanted to wait until it came back in stock. Fast forward several months, it’s in stock and I finally got some time to post this card! I just love these cute little animals and it’s so easy to create scenes with the other designs in the set. I’ll share the other cards I created with this set at the end of this post.
I’ve released 17 die sets so far, but the Stitched Film Strip is still one of my favorites. It’s unique and so versatile, plus when I released it, there was nothing else like it around. You can use it for any holiday or occasion and die cut it in so many fun patterns.
You all know that I’m really particular on the die sets I purchase. Just because a set has matching dies doesn’t mean that I will necessarily buy them. How do I decide which dies to buy? I ask myself these questions:
- Is this stamp set versatile?
- Are there a lot of little details in the designs that’ll make it hard to fussy cut?
- Can I justify spending ___ amount on a die set rather than getting another stamp set?
There have been a few times when I just purchase a stamp set and then later on get the matching dies. Sure, it’s not convenient for those first few cards, but if a set is versatile enough and you really love it, it’s totally worth getting the matching dies for future cards.
As promised, here are some previous cards I made with the Baby Party Animals set. Evidently, the monkey is my favorite (I didn’t realize this until I made these snapshots!). You can create so many fun scenes and add elements from the set in so many different ways.
In closing, I want to remind you all that the Guest Designer call ends in 4 days. This is a great way to have your work take the spotlight and you’ll get to work with not-yet-released products. Plus, several of my design team members started as guest designers, so you never know what could happen! Hurry and get your submissions in!
That’s a wrap for today’s post. I hope you have a wonderful weekend- thanks for spending some time with me today!
Congratulations on your sellout!! I thought it was super cute but had just made a “handful” of purchases when I saw it…so maybe next time around!
LOVE this set and still need to add it to my stash!! The monkey is also my favorite because my granddaughter LOVES them!!! TFS!
Hi Paulina! Happy Friday! I’m so glad I purchased your new set! I almost waited until I got off work on the day they launched the set, but here I was at 3;45 am on the way to work, actually sitting in the parking lot getting ready to go into work and I’m trying to place my order on my phone! Whew..glad I did! I missed out last year on a few sets I waited, not thinking they would sell out so quick, I wasn’t going to do that again this year! Congrats on the new line, well hopefully you’ll be brining stamp/die sets to your shop! I first found your YouTube channel on shaker cards, then I became a subscriber to your blog and now seeing how far you have come I the past 3 years..it’s amazing! I’m so happy for you! Thanks for all the inspiration and great products! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for PPP! I’d love to be able to apply for the design team but I don’t have a blog and haven’t even made a video! What are your specifications? Just out of curiosity?
Shaughn,
All the details are in the other post, but basically, the entries must include PPP and you must have a blog (so you can share your work when it comes time for the Product Release Blog Hop and such). :)
So glad you were able to get the stamp set- I hope you love it!
You always make the cutest cards, Paulina! I’m one of those that missed out on your new SSS release and I’m so disappointed! Wish more had been made. I’ll be on the lookout for that giveaway and keep my fingers crossed! :)
They are back in stock now at Simon Says Stamp as of Sept. 11th 7:30pm MDT
Thank you for letting me know- I didn’t know they were going to re-order! So happy more people can get it!
All these cards are wonderful! I love the cute stamp set xxx
Guess WHAT????!!!!!! Simon Says Stamp has them BACK IN STOCK!!! Woo hoo!
I’m the same way with purchasing dies.. I want them ALL, (of course!), but that would not be practical or possible in my situation. I do love your products and plan on buying some in the near future! Keep doing what you do : & congrats on your success :)
Rats! I wasn’t in a position to buy right when it came out… guess I’ll hafta watch carefully for your giveaway! : ) Also wanted to thank you for sponsoring NBUS#5!