New to the "Best of" collection? Here's the full skinny:

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

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We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit–the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit–voted on by you via our Facebook page.

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!**

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
   • Doily
   • Very Vanilla Cardstock
   • Dress form
   • Flower

SUPER easy! Totally do-able!

**Adhesive not included

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Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

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Here's a fun journaling tip… try writing along with a favorite song! This can be a lot of fun when you're having a writing block. Or, if you simply want to step away from the norm. I had the Barenaked Ladies song stuck in my head when I was working on this page, so substituted monkey for island and voila!

These pictures are from an excursion we took to a private island (I would write a little more seriously about that on the coordinating page).

CLICK HERE to download a Digital Download Supply List.

Now check out the rest of the hop!

1. Amber Meadows 2. Jeanna Bohanon 3. Julie Leblanc 4. Rochelle Gould 5. Aly Schilling 6. Mandy Grant 7. Kimberly Van Diepen 8. Holly VanDyne 9. Erica Shaw 10. Cindy Schuster 11. Beth Rush – guest blogger!

CLICK HERE for more details on the FREE KITS program.

Enjoy!

Codes for Upcoming On the Go Class Kits…

CLICK HERE to be directed to my online store where you can start shopping!

HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of product is leaving our catalog for good — Say GOODBYE and get your favorites while you still can!!

Remember retiring accessories are only available while supplies last so act fast. Some things sell out the first day, even in the first hours, so it's no joke!

Additionally, I have an exciting, exclusive, promotion for all of you! On Saturday, I leave for Stampin' Up!'s Annual Incentive Trip to FIJI!!!! Because this trip would not be possible without all of you, my loyal customers, I want to take the opportunity to say "thank you" through a retirement promotion while I'm gone!

READ ON for the FULL SKINNY!!!!

Retiring Stamp Sets

One of the things going on in my business right now that is the MOST exciting to me, is a big "makeover" to the offerings for my Team of Heartfelt Stampers. Here are just some of the new things that have been rolled out the past month, and ARE rolling out during the month of May:

• An ALL NEW, monthly "Stamping Rendezvous" for local team members featuring product giveaways, creative challenges, display board artisans, product demonstrations, make and takes and more!
• Those who can't make it to the Stamping Rendezvous in person can get a kit "on the go!" containing the make and take projects and e-mailed links to videos on how to assemble the make and takes as well as a video of the live product demonstration.
• An ALL NEW, VIRTUAL "Heartfelt Happy Hour" connecting team members from all over the state and country!!!
• An exciting overhaul on our Team Facebook Group with new MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS posting loads of exclusive samples and content, among many other things!
• Weekly "Monday Morning Meetup" Videos touching base on the week's happenings!
• Weekly "Tip Me Thursday" Videos offering behind the scene advice using computer screen filming.
• A TEAM BLOG coming soon!
• And SO much more

It's been an exciting time, and I'm so passionate about the training that I'm able to deliver through new forms of social media, internet and technology!

I would LOVE to have you come see what we're all about and "test drive" our new features for yourself!

• To test drive The Heartfelt Stamper's Team, all you need to do is CLICK HERE and place a Starter Kit order.
• Normally, you select $125 in product for $99 when you place a Starter Kit Order. But when you order it through May 30th, you'll be able to select $155 in product for $99.
• Your Starter Kit SHIPS FREE, another 10% savings!
• YOU PICK what goes in your Starter Kit
  • Select your RETIRING FAVORITES while you still can!
  • Select items in the current catalog that won't be retiring!
  • Select EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK PRODUCTS before they are available to the public! Yes, even the NEW 2013-2015 In Colors!
• You can decide to purchase JUST the starter kit. There's NO requirement to purchase anything further, host parties, hold classes, etc. and  there is NO penalty if you drop.  It's a risk-free test drive that will run through October 31, 2013. See what we're all about with ZERO strings attached!
• Most of my Heartfelt Stamper's Team Members are what we call "Hobby Team Members." They enjoy being a part of our Team Community and receiving perks just by purchasing products for themselves and/or selling some product to a few friends and family members. If that's something that sounds like fun to you, you are welcome to renew (order $300 worth of product less your 20% – 30% discount) so that you can continue with us past October 31st. The choice is entirely yours.
• If you really get "bit by the bug" and think you might want to earn some money with Stampin' Up!, I'm fully qualified and have optional training in place to help you do that, too!

It's SUPER easy for you to take advantage of this opportunity today. Here are the steps!

1. CLICK HERE and select $155 worth of product. You'll only pay $99 plus tax. No shipping and an extra $56 in FREE product!!!!
2. As soon as I receive the confirmation e-mail I will welcome you to the Heartfelt Stamper's Team and help you get started taking advantage of all the perks that come along with it!
3. You can choose to dig in and take advantage of all that's offered. Or, you can sit back and "lurk" and be a spectator, deciding how much or how little you want to participate in. We have both types of Team Members and I welcome both with open arms!
4. ENJOY!!!!!

It's really that simple.

Questions? E-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com and I will be HAPPY to answer them!!!