A winner and a whole lotta' news you can use!
I had so much fun reading every one of your comments of what you thought was in that picture! Some of you saw tins, others saw picture frames with business cards. Some saw mirrors. It's funny how when you know what you're looking at, then the little snippet of a picture makes more sense.
So what did you really see?
So what did you really see?
Those of you who said you saw CD sized tins were right! Coming November 1st, the entire Gina K. Designs collection, (with the exception of a few stamps,) will be available in sets and they will come packaged in those yummy CD sized tin storage cases!
Someone asked if we are going acrylic? No. We will continue to produce our high quality, deeply etched red rubber, and they will be available mounted on cling cushion for use with acrylic blocks.
Are we keeping our woodmounted collection?
We've decided not to carry wood mounted stamps anymore. We've noticed the trends in the industry and we've watched our sales for the last year. I was floored to see that 97% of our stamps were sold as unmounted with only 3% sold as woodmounted. The only exception to this was our Stamps for a Cause sets. They sold more in woodmounted than unmounted. We think maybe because so many of our Stampin' Up demonstrator friends love to help with our causes that the increase in wood mounted came from that demographic. Because of that, all of our Stamps for a Cause will continue to be sold both unmounted and woodmounted.
Wait until you see the price difference too! WOW! When you sell stamps in sets, you eliminate a lot of man hours of cutting rubber. When you eliminate the wood, you save even more time and when you create stamps in sets, you have mush less waste rubber. All of those dollars saved are going back into your wallet. We have decreased our prices per stamp drastically!
What other benefits are coming?
How about free shipping over $35.00 in the USA and APO/FPO and much cheaper shipping rates to Canada, Europe and Australia? We invested in a whole new software system for shipping that will allow us to ship other ways other than priority mail. This means BIG savings for you!
Are you still giving us a free gift and candy in our order?
We have new candy that we will be sending you and it's very unique. LOL! ***Please note in your order if you are allergic to chocolate and we will make a substitution.
However, we've decided that 18 inches of ribbon just isn't cutting it anymore. So, we've decided that each month, we will be coming out with something called "the stamp set of the month." These will be full size stamp sets, packaged in our beautiful new storage tins. Whenever you place an order for three stamp sets, you will get the stamp set of the month for free! Each month we will come out with at least three new stamp sets for you to love. And in November, we have five new stamp sets! This offer will also include our Stamps for a Cause and our new line of humorous stamps called "Tickle your Funny Bone." You're gonna' laugh at those for sure! These are the only stamps my husband actually wants to try and stamp with. LOL! Yours will too.
Did you know that almost all of our regular stamp sets have new stamps in them! Let me give you a sneak peek of one of my favorite new sets to show you what I mean.
Do you remember these three stamps from our latest collection?
As single unmounted stamps, these cost around $13.00.
Now, those three single stamps have turned into this set just in time for your Super Bowl parties:
Cost? only $18.95. (And you're getting 4 new stamps- cute ones too, don't cha think? LOL!)
You won't believe all the fun new stuff we have coming your way! I am so excited I could jump out of my skin. We've got lots of other non-stampy things too, some of which you will get to see during my three sneak peek pre-party days!
So why am I revealing all of this now? I don't want anyone to feel like they have to run out and quickly buy up stuff because it's going to be retired. I also wanted to give you the heads you the heads up about our woodmounted stamps retiring. If you are still on the fence about unmounted stamps, I would encourage you to try these with one or two of our fabulously comfortable acrylic blocks. Did you know that almost our entire collection will fit on just two of the blocks we carry? TWO! That's all you need. I'll give you more details on that later.
So what about that cute little CD holder up there?
Well, I honestly can't remember where I bought that. So, no, we won't be carrying those. Even my design team has been asking about that thing!! I am searching high and low for some cute storage units for our stamp sets. As soon as I find something I love, I will introduce it to you. (It sure makes a cute photo though, don't you think?)
Now, for our winner:
Rachel wrote:
Wow! That little picture says so much!!!
I see beautiful tins with your fancy new logo! I am so excited about the unmounted rubber stamps on the acrylic blocks. I know you already carry some of these but will you be going completely unmounted??
Congrats Rachel! Send me your snail mail and I'll send you the punch.
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I am so excited about all of our new changes and you will be too! Starting this Sunday night, I will be giving away free stamps sets everyday until November 1st right here on my blog. Then, on Monday, our three day pre-party event starts with sneak peeks and projects every day along with those giveaways!
And don't forget to mark your calendar for Halloween night in our forum at Splitcoaststampers as we have our Grand re-opening party from 10:00 pm to midnight. At midnight, the doors open to our brand new webstore!!
Be there or be square!! (wow- that dates me.)
Hugs,
Gina K.
Are we keeping our woodmounted collection?
We've decided not to carry wood mounted stamps anymore. We've noticed the trends in the industry and we've watched our sales for the last year. I was floored to see that 97% of our stamps were sold as unmounted with only 3% sold as woodmounted. The only exception to this was our Stamps for a Cause sets. They sold more in woodmounted than unmounted. We think maybe because so many of our Stampin' Up demonstrator friends love to help with our causes that the increase in wood mounted came from that demographic. Because of that, all of our Stamps for a Cause will continue to be sold both unmounted and woodmounted.
Wait until you see the price difference too! WOW! When you sell stamps in sets, you eliminate a lot of man hours of cutting rubber. When you eliminate the wood, you save even more time and when you create stamps in sets, you have mush less waste rubber. All of those dollars saved are going back into your wallet. We have decreased our prices per stamp drastically!
What other benefits are coming?
How about free shipping over $35.00 in the USA and APO/FPO and much cheaper shipping rates to Canada, Europe and Australia? We invested in a whole new software system for shipping that will allow us to ship other ways other than priority mail. This means BIG savings for you!
Are you still giving us a free gift and candy in our order?
We have new candy that we will be sending you and it's very unique. LOL! ***Please note in your order if you are allergic to chocolate and we will make a substitution.
However, we've decided that 18 inches of ribbon just isn't cutting it anymore. So, we've decided that each month, we will be coming out with something called "the stamp set of the month." These will be full size stamp sets, packaged in our beautiful new storage tins. Whenever you place an order for three stamp sets, you will get the stamp set of the month for free! Each month we will come out with at least three new stamp sets for you to love. And in November, we have five new stamp sets! This offer will also include our Stamps for a Cause and our new line of humorous stamps called "Tickle your Funny Bone." You're gonna' laugh at those for sure! These are the only stamps my husband actually wants to try and stamp with. LOL! Yours will too.
Did you know that almost all of our regular stamp sets have new stamps in them! Let me give you a sneak peek of one of my favorite new sets to show you what I mean.
Do you remember these three stamps from our latest collection?
As single unmounted stamps, these cost around $13.00.
Now, those three single stamps have turned into this set just in time for your Super Bowl parties:
Cost? only $18.95. (And you're getting 4 new stamps- cute ones too, don't cha think? LOL!)
You won't believe all the fun new stuff we have coming your way! I am so excited I could jump out of my skin. We've got lots of other non-stampy things too, some of which you will get to see during my three sneak peek pre-party days!
So why am I revealing all of this now? I don't want anyone to feel like they have to run out and quickly buy up stuff because it's going to be retired. I also wanted to give you the heads you the heads up about our woodmounted stamps retiring. If you are still on the fence about unmounted stamps, I would encourage you to try these with one or two of our fabulously comfortable acrylic blocks. Did you know that almost our entire collection will fit on just two of the blocks we carry? TWO! That's all you need. I'll give you more details on that later.
So what about that cute little CD holder up there?
Well, I honestly can't remember where I bought that. So, no, we won't be carrying those. Even my design team has been asking about that thing!! I am searching high and low for some cute storage units for our stamp sets. As soon as I find something I love, I will introduce it to you. (It sure makes a cute photo though, don't you think?)
Now, for our winner:
Rachel wrote:
Wow! That little picture says so much!!!
I see beautiful tins with your fancy new logo! I am so excited about the unmounted rubber stamps on the acrylic blocks. I know you already carry some of these but will you be going completely unmounted??
Congrats Rachel! Send me your snail mail and I'll send you the punch.
. . . . . . . .
I am so excited about all of our new changes and you will be too! Starting this Sunday night, I will be giving away free stamps sets everyday until November 1st right here on my blog. Then, on Monday, our three day pre-party event starts with sneak peeks and projects every day along with those giveaways!
And don't forget to mark your calendar for Halloween night in our forum at Splitcoaststampers as we have our Grand re-opening party from 10:00 pm to midnight. At midnight, the doors open to our brand new webstore!!
Be there or be square!! (wow- that dates me.)
Hugs,
Gina K.
WOW! These changes seem fantastic.
The CD rack looks a lot like the one I got from target:
http://www.target.com/Nestable-40-Wire-Storage-Rack/dp/B00009UHG7/sr=1-4/qid=1193327579/ref=sr_1_4/601-9791038-2758559?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3ACD%20rack&page=1
Except I couldn't find the "single" one- this is a double.
OH MY GOODNESS- I love the tins they are going to come in. Will there be an index image on them?
I cannot wait for your stamps to come in sets- that has held me back from a lot of them.
OH! YAY! GINA!
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WOW! I can't wait for the new sets!!!
(and, i have a cd holder just like that...trying to think of where i got it, WalMart most likely)
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WOW Gina! I love love love it! For anyone who is uncomfortable with change you just helped ease their pain. Everything you are doing is great. I better start saving cuz i know that you are going to have more sets I can't live without!
Happy Thursday,
Heather B
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Oh Gina, I love the idea of the stamps now being packaged in the tins. I use to buy the Paper Salon stamps just for that reason. Thanks for keeping them rubber too. There's just something extra special about our rubber don't you agree?
Just got out of the hospital from having spinal surgery, but I hope to be able to keep up with your daily surprises.
Stamper Gail
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Congrats to the winner, Rachel!
Awesome changes for a fresh new year!
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Wow gina...Lots of knews. Love the new tins. I think going unmounted is a good idea..but I still love mounted. Love the new football stamps...Have a great weekend. Chris
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Awesome new tins Gina. Love it all.
Especially the free shipping and price decrease. Ty for sharing. Kim
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OMG! This is SO SO EXCITING!! I'll be buying lots on November 1st! LOL!! Hugs! Ash~
www.ashleyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
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Love the new tins, what a perfect storage container! Can't wait to see all the goodies!
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What an awesome idea--putting the stamps in tins. I am so excited and cannot wait to be able to buy them.
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Gina,
This all sounds so good! Your business will boom! I have a cd rack like yours that a friend bought at a yardsale! I wish I could find more of those also. I can't wait to see the new stamp sets.
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Oh My lots of great news!!! Congrats to the lucky winner!!That set is great for masculine cards too!! Love all your wonderful news,thanks for a great blog Gina!!
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Fabulous! Cheaper prices - I'm there! And I like the idea of CD tins too, so much easier to store!
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WOW Gina!!! I luv those tins & can't wait to place an order. I can't wait to see the new stamps & what you come up with for a storage unit to hold tins. What an exciting time for you & your company, you should be very proud fo the quality you bring to us. Good job, girl!
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Question for ya~ Will we still be able to purchase the stamps separately, not just in sets???
I really want the beer mugs and the "are you ready for some football" for our Superbowl party, but not the rest of the set (sorry!)
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Wowzer! You had me at the new CD tins! I can hardly wait to see all of the new stamps sets. I am so excited.
Mary
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YOU ROCK, Gina!
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Wow, Gina -- so many exciting changes! It all sounds fabulous to me!!
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wow that's all amazing news. Get ready checking account, Gina K is gonna be taking your money!
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Gina, being an ex stampin up demonstrator, I thought I just had to have all of my stamps wood mounted. I gave your unmounted stamps a try and I've got to tell you, I absolutely love them!! They are so much nicer to use and they save so much storage space. I am so glad you told all of us about the unmounted stamps and encouraged us to give them a try.
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Gina, these tins are so cute! I must have been the only one who bought wood mounted stamps! (and I didn't always buy wood mounted) I'm sure I can find the wood if I decide I need it -- and lately storage issues have led me towards the unmounted -- PS, LOVE the Super Bowl set!!
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I think this is a BRILLIANT idea! I just bought a couple of sets from another company recently and was trying to figure out how to store them (foam mounted rubber). So I looked in my "things that need altering" drawer and pulled out one of my metal DVD tins. These work WONDERFULLY with this type of stamp! Are you going to also sell these CD tins by themselves? It's a great storage idea! I found CD racks similar to yours at Target (except they were silver). They come in the smaller size like you show and one that holds 120, I believe. It's what I use for all of my jewel cases.
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Will you be selling the cling film so
that we can mount our SU rubber on
acrylic. I have a lot of SU stamps but
if I could remount them somehow, it sure would save space. Love the idea.
And love the tins for easier storage.
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So glad to read I was right...can't wait to see the new sets!!!
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Can you hear my screaming with joy that I won the punch?!
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Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Gina this is AWESOME!!!! I am so excited for you and for me!
I am loving all the news and cant wait til Sunday with the countdown to Halloween night!
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WOW!!! What exciting news. Love the CD tins storage idea - just fantastic!!
I am so pleased to hear you will ship to Australia as I am just setting up a Paypal account and I have been wanting some of you wonderful stamps for a while.
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You mean I have to wait until November 1?!
Seriously - fabulous changes to an already fabulous company. THANK YOU!
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Wow! These are some seriously wonderful changes. I'm going to be broke . . .
I bought my rack like yours from Target.
Hugs,
Colleen
http://kroppykat.blogspot.com/
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Wow! Thanks for being so consumer friendly. Companies that pay attention to what consumers want are getting my business. I am so impresssed that you so quickly made this switch. If you can do it maybe others will see and follow your leard.
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I am glad to see all the new things that are going to be happening soon...:0)
reflections:0)
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No wonder you are exicted!! I am too - can't wait to see what November 1 brings
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Wow! You are doing some big changes. I have to say I am a little disappointed about the wood blocks option going away, but I'm glad you are keeping it for the sets for a cause. I keep thinking I need to like this unmounted for storage reasons, but I just don't unless I have to buy them that way. That being said I LOVE the idea of the sets. I would have bought more of your stamps in the past in they were in sets for the cost reasons you mentioned. I also love that they match & you have several to make cards or scrapbook pages with. The football set is super cute! LOVE it. Keep up the good work & these types of sets. Now if I could just find a way to make more money for my little problem....I mean hobby.
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I'm soo excited about your changes!! I love the look of the tins (I am
s...l...o...w...l....y realizing that there are other great stamps besides my SU collection (and am working on adding a different element to my collection. I can't wait to see your new Tickle your Funny Bone stamps
Nov 1st.....acccckkkkk!!! The wait is gonna kill me!! LOL
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Wow, that news is awesome. As everyone before me said...... your business will thrive and it will be so easy for us crafters to increase our stamps
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How exciting! I love sets of unmounted stamps! In fact, I have a large box of wood mounts leftover from unmounting my stamps that I let me kids play with. Congratulations! See you on Halloween!
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Oh my gosh Gina! That football set is a definite must have for me; especially since we do a major super bowl party every year with a bunch of friends. Sub the beer for Dr. Pepper though and DP chili.
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Wow, Congrats to you Gina!! It is so cool to see someone as nice as you have their dreams come true. I just love your site and all of your great ideas. I check in here everyday to see what is going on. It is so nice of you to throw your party on my birthday, you shouldn't have. LOL I love the football set and can see using those mugs for mugs of Root Beer. I can't wait to see all of your new stamps.
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just curious, are the stamps ready to use with acrylic mounts or are we going to have to do something with them first.
i love your stamps, but i like the wood. sorry, we old timers are a stubborn bunch.
beautiful new and crisp banner, love it! i wish you lots of success.
jan (one of the 3% woodmounted buyers)
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Oh, Gina, I am soooooo excited that you are starting to sell sets! Now I will know exactly what goes together for sure!
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You go girl! I'm excited to see what's coming!
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Gina,
Excellent - love all the changes you will be making!
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i have a storage unit like the one you are showing....i bought it in the media storage section of Target.
i hope this jogs your memory
great site!!!
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Wow, sounds like lots of good stuff coming up! Can't wait to see more!
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I went to target today and found these racks that hold 40 cds cases for only $6.99. It is the same one that is online for $12.99. f course online it says they are not available in the store. I grabbed 3 of them since I know with all the new stamp sets coming out, I will need space. Working on my craft room again, so I can buy more. Counting down til this party.
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Fabulous, forward-thinking changes you're making, Gina! Much as I initially disliked the idea of going unmounted at first, I've come to the realization that for purely purposes of storage, it's eventually going to be an inevitability for me. Coupled with the $$$ saved, it's looking more attractive daily. Add in the environmental perspective, and it's a no-brainer. Good for you in making some tough, progressive decisions. Can't wait to see your new designs!
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I can't wait. I love your stamps but didn't care for purchasing them singly!!!! Thanks so much for listening to us. Happy customers = success for Gina cuz she deserves it!!!
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wow, I can't wait to see the new unveiling! Good luck!
Hugs,
Amy
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