After working with the new Stampin’ Up! Color Families for a few days, I’ve discovered something:  I like them all.  Prior to the Color Renovation, I almost never used any of the Bold Brights colors with the exception of Real Red.   Our new Brights collection has such gorgeous shades that I think it’s my favorite collection now!

The brand new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog is available in full glory today and I am thrilled with all the goodies that are available.  In addition to all of the new colors we have available, there are great new accessories and stamps.  I’ve had a really tough time choosing what to get first!

As demonstrators we had the option of purchasing (instead of earning) one Level III Hostess set.  Every year, I struggle with this choice.  Delay my gratification and earn the stamps for free, or pay the money and get them now?  Do you know me?  Yeah, I spent the money!

• Playful Pieces (Level III Hostess) and All Holidays stamp sets
• Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango and Whisper White card stock
• Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo and Marina Mist Classic ink pads
• Whisper White craft ink pad
• Melon Mambo polka dot grosgrain ribbon (retired)

I hope you’ll forgive me for using that retired Melon Mambo ribbon.  #1, I have at least half a roll of it left over and #2, I don’t have any of the new ribbons – yet – and I NEEDED ribbon!  This hostess set has a little bit of everything and the pieces are designed to be versatile and flexible.  It can be yours for free when your workshop reaches $500 in sales, and trust me, with this catalog that will be an easy thing to accomplish.  Send me an email – I’d love to help you earn these stamps!