Halloween is Here! (Almost)

I love Halloween and wanted to share some of the cool decor items just recently introduced in our new Holiday mini.  We have several reusable items, including: 

the new Pumpkin Head Activity set (#17687), the Party Décor (available in 3 sizes),

The Witching Hour Décor Set (#17683),

and of course what door is complete without a Mr. Bones Activity Set (#17680).

We also have several off-the-wall kit projects that everyone will want including the Treat Bowl (#80147), the Countdown Kit (#80148), and don’t forget the centerpiece for your Halloween Party (#80149). 

  

But, your Halloween isn't complete without our new Welcome Halloween Tile. At only $7.95, you can’t afford not to order several as special Halloween gifts for teachers, a special thank you to someone special, or to just hang on every door in your house.  These adorable kits are a great compliment to the Halloween items in the Holiday Catalog, but remember, these are only available while supplies last— so ORDER NOW!

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—September

 

It’s ok to cut apart the expression.  This expression works perfectly on UL’s new Photo Frame.   All you need to do is get over the fear of taking a pair of scissors to the expression.  All that’s missing is a fantastic photo to complete the piece.  

 This display is a real treat and illustrates the playfulness of Halloween. The multi-colored embellishments were created by combining two embellishments into one. The message board is great for leaving messages for your little ghosts and goblins—or to remind yourself to buy a treat or  two. 

 

I love Halloween decorations.  At first glance the simplicity of the black and white combo is quite striking and stands on its own.  To add texturizing and “shimmering” apply the our new Shimmer Vinyl Effects in a striped pattern across the skull. Let it completely dry, then go back over and fill in the gaps. You can also build upon the already dried vinyl effects to add more depth to certain areas.

  

Create an inviting sign that reflects the hospitality of the season using the Punched Metal Tile in the new Cocoa color. The warm tones of Cocoa, Pumpkin Spice, and Terra Cotta work together wonderfully to complement the sentiment “make yourself at home”.

Personalize Your Space

Create a homework station in your kids’ rooms. Our new Retro Tiles on page 98 in the Idea Catalog has awesome sets to choose from to help their study areas feel more inviting and personal. Choose the Classic Sports (#18385) as shown here or Groovy (#18383)and add Dry Erase Tiles (#80136) as shown here or Chalk Wall Square Tiles (#80136). Order an extra set of the Square Tiles and add one to the top of the study table for working out math problems, practicing handwriting, or just doodling.

Make a Grande Impact!

Shoes… can’t have enough of them! We have amazing designers at Uppercase Living and this was just one of the boutiques that came to life in 3D. The great thing about our Grande Format expressions (besides how beautiful the designs are) is that they work well in large area.




Combining the Grande Chandelier and an Outside the Home expression (or any one of our larger-sized expressions) works wonders in a large space… just remember that proportion and color are the keys to successful décor. When choosing expressions for a space, be sure to choose something to be the focal point. In this case, “Treat Yourself, Because You’re Worth It” in Berry Red & Crimson Red works perfectly because it stands out against the taupe wall. To add to the chic feel, a single Grande Chandelier and its matching smaller-sized Vintage Chandelier (two were used here) create a tone-on-tone effect to allow the expression to be the focal point. Our new baroque clock complements the look.

It’s always better to use larger expressions since smaller ones can get “lost” in larger spaces. Our Grande Format expressions are just perfect for that visual impact.

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—August

October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month, but you don’t have to wait until then to share the message of hope. This simple project stands out even more with the addition of Vinyl Effects over the Shimmer Pink. Host a party in August and this expression is yours for FREE with a $300 party.







Cupcakes, cookies, “finger” sandwiches, whatever your favorite Halloween treat, serve them up on this playful charger. Terra cotta and lemon chiffon paint were used to match the colors found in the decorative paper and then used it to paint the dots on the charger. After letting the paint dry, the charger was sealed with a layer of Vinyl Effects.






Using the Glass Charger as a template, cut and piece together a background from paper and mod podge it to the backside. Otherwise leave the charger as is with the clear background










Fashion a cozy and inviting welcome by dressing up our UL Vintage Embossed Metal Board with the addition of buttons and ribbons. An added glow of warmth was created by mixing in gold glitter into the Vinyl Effects and applied to the leaf embellishment.



Supporting a good cause! This 9.75” expression is just the perfect size for vehicle windows and our August monthly incentive. Purchase $50 and it's my gift to you!

New accessories and designs from Uppercase Living

The best part of attending convention is seeing what's new and getting to make new displays. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays right after Christmas so I was so excited to see the new black metal tin board decored with our new "Eat, Drink and Be Scary" expression. The Noel coasters are a cool Holiday gift idea. Did i hear project night? Watch for details. Our coasters make a fabulous wedding or shower gift personalized with the couples initials. And, to top it off is one of our new Frameworks Picture Frame. I've added "Family" but you could do Friends, or any personalized expression of your choice. Need project details? Contact me!

Our latest Idea Catalog!

NEW GRANDE FORMAT
It’s easy to make a statement in any space with our newest Grande Format expressions! With new designs in a variety of styles, our Grande Format expressions add stunning decor to almost any large surface. And every design is made from our Classic vinyl, so you can really make an impression without the mess and hassle of paint.

UPDATED DECORATIVE PRINTS
There’s something for everyone in our new collection of Decorative Prints. From botanicals to sports to nursery favorites, we’ve got a style to fit every personality. Each of our designs features removable and repositionable vinyl that can be applied, removed, and then used again!

ERASABLES
If you love Chalk Wall, then you will love Dry Erase! Choose from 13 new and existing designs—in both Chalk Wall and Dry Erase—it's easy now to stay organized, inspire your creativity, or add flair to an office, kitchen, or bedroom.

FRESH ACCESSORIES
The perfect project begins with the perfect accessory, and we have several exciting new options to choose from. Our Frameworks™ Double Frame and 16" x 16" Photo Frame provide a unique surface to display expressions, while our new Dimensionals™ Loopy Flowers are great for adding depth to on-the-wall expressions. And if you want to add a little shine, we’re now offering our Vinyl Effects Dimensional Accent in Shimmer.

BRAND NEW COLORS
Our new UL exclusive colors: Spring Hyacinth (9069), Concord Grape (9065), Wild Raspberry (9066), Royal Blue (9068), and Stone Cottage (9067). We’ve also added some brand new and special edition holiday colors to our permanent Shimmer Collection: Shimmer Charcoal (7018), Shimmer Orange (7019), Shimmer Gold (7011), Shimmer Cranberry (7013), and Shimmer Evergreen (7014).

The new catalog goes live this Tuesday, July 20 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT, so don’t miss out on the excitement!