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The Zoo Crew Suite Sneak Peek

in Cardmaking on 04/29/23

Hello Stampers, Bonjour!

I’m writing this post on a Saturday!  I love my weekends.  I feel so relax and productive.  Chris and I have our “little routine”. We enjoy a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.  We sit together and chat, with our dog Riley present of course…  During the week, our work life is so busy that we don’t get “The Morning Coffee Date Opportunity.”  So weekends are a blessing.  I’ve also started running every morning before my official work day starts.  I use to run a lot before but when covid hit, nurses were asked to redirect and focus on covid duties.  So starting to run again has been a little more challenging since I hadn’t done it in a while.  I guess when you are in your late forties, body parts start hurting… lol

I created the Zoo Crew Projects for our first FAB Instahop Design Team.  What an honour to be part of this amazing team which features demonstrators from across the globe.  For our first instagram post, we are featuring our favourite products from the preorder.  I choose the Zoo Crew Suite Collection from the NEW Annual Catalogue that starts May 2nd. It’s on page 46-47.  It’s also available in French and called Collection Les Zozos Du Zoo.

Stampin’up! Demonstrators have a privilege of preordering ahead of time from the New Annual Catalogue. And of course I had to order everything from the preorder.  Thank goodness for demonstrator discount which is the initial reason I joined. I became a demonstrator  in 2006 so I could purchase my favorite crafting products at a discount price.  Here we are, almost 17 years later…. My Stampin’up! Anniversary is coming up in June.

My projects today feature a Baby Shower Theme or Birth Announcement Collection

Color Combination Used:

The Color Combination used today can be for a boy or a girl. It’s so versatile.

Basic Black
Crumb Cake
Lemon Lime Twist
Petal Pink
Pool Party

I created a “Zoo Crew Kit To Go” that includes a banner that can be customizable.  Four banner pieces are included. You can add the word or name of your choice.  Additional banner pieces are available as a “add on option.” I used the coordinating Zoo Crew 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Duo Combo Pack.

I also included coordinating note cards that can be used as thank you cards, baby shower invites or birth announcement where the new parents can add a picture of the baby. I had to make a coordinating box for the note cards since the designer paper is so cute. My onesie fits in the box too.

And the last project is a homemade stamped onesie with coordinating tag.  If you were hosting a birthday party for a child, the same concept could be done on a t shirt.

TO STAMP ON FABRIC

Products needed:

  • STAZON ink
  • A Stamp Set Of Your Choice
  • Whisper White Craft Ink Refill
  • Color of your choice Ink Refill
  • One Clear Bloc
  • Palette Knife
  • Water Painters
  • Heat Press or Iron
  • Parchment Paper

If you live in Canada and would love to order the Zoo Crew Kit from me, message me.  I have 2 kit options and a YouTube Link available for you for step by step instructions.  Kits will be mailed out in May once customers can order from the New Catalogue.  Kits are also available in French.  Limited quantities available.

If you are not interested in the kit above.  Another option is to order the Zoo Crew Suite Collection, item number #161319 and in French, La Collection Les Zozos Du Zoo #161320.  This products will be available in my store on May 2nd when the new annual catalogue debuted.

Only A Few Days Left To Shop The Retiring List:

List of Retiring Products:

Stampin’Up! also shared the retiring list from the ANNUAL CATALOGUE and from the MINI CATALOGUE. Click on both links to view.  Some items are up to 60% off.  And if you are a demonstrator, you also gain the demo discount! Amazing!!!

  • Click on the SHOP button when you get to my site to order your products today!
  • Use the APRIL Hostess Code ZPTQMB4T when ordering to get my  exclusive VIP perks.

Use the APRIL  Hostess Code ZPTQMB4T   when ordering to get my  exclusive VIP perks.

WANT IT ALL, THE STARTER KIT MIGHT BE JUST FOR YOU:

If your list is long, I suggest you get the starter kit.  You can  message me if you have any questions about the starter kit.  Join my team and get to order from the new Annual Catalogue and Mini Catalogue at demonstrator discount price.   Click HERE to get your starter kit.

How amazing to get $165 of products for $135.    You can read all about it HERE.

My Latest Classes and Events:

  • New In Color Club (in person or to go options)
  • Mother’s Day Event at the Vankleek Hill Vineyard
  • Monthly Team Meeting in person or virtually 

Hugs, Kim xo

Products used are listed below.  I added the full Zoo Crew Suite Collection in French and in English.  I also added the items separately in case you want specific items from the Zoo Crew Collection. You can use any refill to add color to your craft ink for colouring.

161319
Zoo Crew Suite Collection (English) – 161319

Price: $105.25

161320
Les Zozos Du Zoo Suite Collection (French) – 161320

Price: $105.25

161315
Zany Zoo Bundle (English) – 161315

Price: $74.50

161316
Au Zoo Zozo Bundle (French) – 161316

Price: $74.50

160720
Best Family Ever Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) – 160720

Price: $33.00

160750
Alphabet À La Mode Dies – 160750

Price: $58.00

161304
Zoo Crew 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 161304

Price: $17.00

161318
Ribbon Duo Combo Pack – 161318

Price: $13.75

101406
Jet Black Stazon Pad – 101406

Price: $13.75

109196
Stazon Cleaner – 109196

Price: $8.25

101780
Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill – 101780

Price: $6.25

147169
Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 147169

Price: $7.00

144092
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 144092

Price: $7.00

118484
Clear Block E – 118484

Price: $18.00

142808
Palette Knives – 142808

Price: $7.00

151298
Water Painters – 151298

Price: $18.00

122334
Simply Scored Scoring Tool – 122334

Price: $49.00

159232
Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes – 159232

Price: $11.00

146985
Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146985

Price: $13.75

159276
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276

Price: $14.50

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  1. Karen Rivenburg says

    May 30, 2023 at 1:06 am

    Do you have instructions for the onsie? How does the ink become permanent? Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Karen Rivenburg says

    May 30, 2023 at 1:08 am

    Oops…I see the link to your video on stamping on fabric. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Kylie Bertucci says

    June 29, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    What fabulous projects Kim! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim McGillis says

      June 30, 2023 at 8:26 am

      thank you Kylie 🙂

      Reply

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