This is an especially exciting time at Stampin’ Up! as we say goodbye to some of our 2011-2012 products and say hello to new products for 2012-2013! Of course, this also means there is a lot of information I need to share with you.

There are two retiring product lists:

• Stamps
• Accessories

The retiring stamps list comes in two formats: a PDF sorted by page number and a sortable Excel sheet that allows you to sort by name, item number, or page number. Retiring stamps are only available while supplies last.
The retiring accessories list is really for your information only. Products on this list are also only while supplies last, and some may sell out quickly. We will update the stamps and accessories lists on the demonstrator website Monday through Friday at 5:00 PM (GMT). If you take retiring products orders at a party, be sure to get a couple different options from your customers in case their first choice has sold out.
When you look at the retired accessories list, you’ll note that all of our Stampin’ Pads are listed. This is for two reasons: (1) Craft Stampin’ Pads will now only be available in black and white; and (2) we are introducing a new Firm Foam pad in our Classic Stampin’ Pads with the 2012-2013 annual catalogue.

The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images. They are available for preorder; you can also learn more about this change here. As a demonstrator, you are not required to replace all of your old stamp pads with the new firm foam pads. However, we do recommend you have at least one on hand to demonstrate for your customers.

In addition, please note the following about the new catalogue:

• Only select Stampin’ Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin’ Write Markers in colour collections will continue to be offered).
• 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock will no longer be offered.
• 12" x 12" Smooth Cardstock will only be available in select individual colours and colour collections.

Some of these items are available at a discounted price, so may sell out quickly. So don't delay if something you love is on the list!

Today also sees the launch of the new Autumn/Winter seasonal catalogue, full of gorgeous products to help you create some halloween treats, christmas gifts & whatever else your imagination can dream up! The catalogue runs until the 31st of January, and can be viewed via the link in my side bar. If you would like a hard copy of the catalogue, get in touch with you name and address and i will pop one in the post for you.

Pop back tomorrow evening for my first Design team post, using Gumball green, one of the new in colours (available now to coordinate with the new products). Why not hop over and join the group now https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/335678713185312/ the first challenge goes live on Monday, there will be a new challnge, and lovely prize up for grabs, every month. Its going to be lots of fun & we'd love to have you.