It's Been A While...

It's been a while since I've updated the blog! Corinne and I have had so much going on the last couple weeks (mostly reception things going on as well as a much needed blog vacation). :) But there are so many Stampin' Up! things we want to share with you so I'm back in action.

Stampin' Up! has created a way for you to help them design and choose new stamp sets - In with You (beta program). The In with You program is currently open to anyone (demonstrators, customers, etc.) in the United States and Canada, including District of Columbia, APO/FPO, and Puerto Rico, but not Québec. So spread the word!

 Once you join Stampin' Up!'s In with You online community, you can submit your original artwork for stamp set challenges, vote and comment on other people's submissions, earn badges, and interact with others in the community. We will produce and sell one or more stamp sets from among the top-voted submissions in each challenge. Plus there are fabulous prizes for top designs.

Here's the scoop on the first challenge:
Contest dates: June 17-July 15, 2013
Submit ideas early so you have plenty of time to gather support for your work (you know - get your friends to vote for your design).
Contest theme: Monsters, Zombies, Creatures with Horns
They say, "Be careful what you ask for." We say, "Whatevs!" We're looking for the best monster images for cards, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. Show us your best hair-raising, spine-chilling, terrifying creatures. Or maybe you're more comfortable with monsters and creatures in the cute category. We like those too! So muster your courage and submit five to ten images of your original artwork.
Prizes*:  1st place: $200 us/$200 can · 2nd place: $150 us/$150 can · 3rd place: $100 us/$100 can
*Winners determined by number of votes.

Your images may be our next great stamp set! We can't wait to see your designs! Remember, In with You is for everyone, so spread the word to everyone you know using this flyer. For more information, submission guidelines, terms and conditions, and to participate, go to http://inwithyou.ideascale.com.

You may have heard that Google is retiring Google Reader July 1, 2013. If you currently subscribe to Stampin' Up! or the Make & Take Club blog through Google Reader, you will need to find a replacement reader. We recommend Bloglovin'! I have an article on my personal blog about Bloglovin' if you'd like more information. You can always subscribe to our blog using the various links throughout our site.

Stampin' Up! haS recently learned that the Label Pop 'n Cuts Die (item 130160), introduced in the 2013-2014 annual catalog on p. 188, was incorrectly produced - the die cuts instead of scores across the score line. tHEIR supplier is working to repair the defect and replace their inventory. Until they receive new dies, the item number will be turned off. When Stampin' Up! receives new Label Pop 'n Cuts Dies, they will automatically ship them to those who have ordered them. If you have already ordered a die, you don't need to send it back to Stampin' Up! They hope to have new product soon and we will let you know when the dies can be ordered.

OH! Don't forget to RSVP for our class next month; we'll have our theme and sneak peek soon.
Lauren