My "Top 8" Favorite PICKS in the New Stampin' Up! Catalog

The new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Idea Book &Catalog is loaded with trendy and beautiful paper crafting product!.  After much deliberation and feedback from my Stampin' Friends, I wanted to share what I believe will be the most popular accessories, tools and stamp sets.  My decision was based primarily on versatility, innovation and my personal experience in observing market trends. 


Accessories:

 STAMPIN' UP! FIRM FOAM CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADS (P. 152 - 156, $5.95 each).  Better ink coverage, no "dip in the middle" and color matched labels for clean organization.
  Save over $15% if you purchase by color collection 
(Subtles 126988, Brights 126987, Regals 126989, Neutrals 126990).

POLKA DOT PARADE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (P. 164, 126902, $10.95).  Cute, card-friendly basics in a mix of six popular Stampin' Up! Colors 

(Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry).

Tools:

ELEGANT BUTTERFLY PUNCH (P. 184, 127526, $15.95).

  Don't miss the coordinating Papillon Potpourri stamp set (Wood-Mount 123757, Clear-Mount 123759)!

 A BIG thumbs up on this one! 

NEWLY DESIGNED STAMPIN' SCRUB (P. 157, 126200, $16.95).   

 Larger 7 X 7 size makes cleaning even the largest stamps a snap. 

 Metal hinge for more durable construction.

Stamp Sets: 

 Embellished Events (P. 40:  Wood-Mount 126495 $28.95; Clear-Mount 126497, $20.95).  

  Each image offers a perfect spot for brads and basic jewels!

Flowering Flourishes (P. 121:  Wood-Mount 126365 $24.95; Clear-Mount 126367, $17.95).  

Papillon Potpourri (P. 115:  Wood-Mount 123757 $18.95; Clear-Mount 123759, $14.95).  

   This set is both pretty and polished!

My TOP Catalog Pick........

 ESSENTIALS PAPER PIERCING PACK (P. 181, 126187, $7.95).   

Pierced accents that work in conjunction with Stampin' Up! Punches (p 182-185)

  A simple, budget-friendly concept with a big WOW factor!