Retiring Lists & What Level 3 may look like for CreativeJax Jackie Noble

Retiring Lists & What Level 3 may look like for CreativeJax Jackie Noble | CreativeJax

Published: Thu, 04/23/20

Hi There

I hope you and your family are doing okay.

It is now just over four weeks since we went into "Lockdown" here in New Zealand and I'm sure for some it seems longer - for others it may have speed by.

I, like many of you no doubt, have had a few unexpected things going on during this time so for the benefit of those that know us personally - a little update.

We are pleased to have our adult daughter (who is enrolled in doctoral studies) back home with us at the moment. These non-routine and unpredictable times have particular stresses for people on the Autistic Spectrum and we are grateful to be able to help her during this time.

Hubby was admitted to hospital on the Thursday before Easter for angiography and possible stent placement. He didn't need the stents and his stay was brief - yay! Very strange though to drop him at the front door and not even be able to go inside the hospital.

And me - well I'm adjusting to having other people around 24 hours a day after usually spending most of my time on my own as I do my work at home.

So I'd have to say that these things, in addition to the restrictions of Level 4, have certainly impacted on the plans I was making for my Stampin' Up! business during this time.

I have (and continue to) work from home - but not everything is getting done. I'm not usually too regular with my emails - so you may not have noticed too much difference on that front, lol!

But here I am popping into your email today as I'm touching base about a couple of things - the release of the Retiring List, and the move to Alert Level 3 in New Zealand next week.

Please message or email me if you have any queries.

If you wish to place an order for any retiring product - you can do that either online or by contacting me by mail

Until next time.

Jackie

Current Hostess Code: Q7CXV7ZH

Retiring Lists Available NOW

The Retiring Lists include all the products that are being discontinued and that will not be available after the end date of the current Annual Catalogue and January-June Mini Catalogue - that's after 2 June.

But - all of these products are now WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and some are sure to sell out quickly!

FYI - Some are at full price and some are discounted - up to 60%!

You can see the list by clicking on one of the following links.

2019-2020 Annual Catalogue Retiring List: PDF | EXCEL
January-June 2020 Mini Catalogue Retiring List: PDF | EXCEL

(Note: They are NOT the easiest to read and I am working on getting some more reader-friendly versions done. )

You can also view the products in my Online Store HERE - by clicking one of the "Last-Chance" Images.

As I said - these last-chance products will only be available while supplies last, so don't wait to order!

Contact me by email to Order or Order Online

Note, any orders currently placed will be processed, packed, and then stored at our Australian distribution centre until shipping in New Zealand resumes.

View Retiring Products OnlIne

Don't panic though! Blends are not retiring!

While you will see all the Stampin' Blends on the Retiring List, please note that these items are being reconfigured and will have new product numbers - they are not disappearing altogether.

2018 - 2020 InColors

The retiring InColors are often some of the first items to sell out - so if you "need" any of these - don't delay - order asap.

See InColors online

CreativeJax Activities During Alert Level 4 & 3

New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 4.

New Zealand will be moving to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on 27th April - so effectively from Tuesday 28 April.

We will be at Alert Level 3 for at least two weeks.

Find out more at covid19.govt.nz.

As I said earlier - I have continued to work throughout Alert Level 4 - even if not always at 100%

I will also be working during Alert Level 3, and continue to be take my guidance from the New Zealand Government and the Ministry of Health as to what is allowed and how I can operate..

Some specific information:

ORDERING AND SHIPPING

During Alert Level 4 only essential products can be shipped.

All Stampin' Up! shipments into New Zealand are currently on hold.

Orders can still be placed and they will processed, packed, and then stored at our Australian distribution centre until shipping in New Zealand resumes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

At Alert Levels 3 and 4 we cannot gather for in-person events.

We are not able to have people in our homes to run our businesses.

All scheduled in-person events have been cancelled until 31 May.

I will be contacting those of you who have pre-paid for events

In-person events that are planned after 31 May are currently still scheduled, but will be reassessed closer to that time as advice from the New Zealand Government and our Ministry of Health becomes available.

MAIL

During Alert Level 4, the New Zealand Postal Service was for essential mail only. The following is from the NZ Post Website:

"Can I post mail within New Zealand and Internationally during Alert Level 4?

Yes, if you need to send essential mail within New Zealand or Internationally during Alert Level 4 you can still do so. Essential mail for consumers hasn’t been specifically defined by the Government to date, however, the guidance you should apply is to only send items that are very necessary.

Does that mean I can send personal letters and/or cards to my friends and family?

In most cases these won’t be essential mail. Please use good personal judgement when deciding whether to send something."

This is why during Alert Level 4, I have not sent products/orders to customers, class kits, prizes, letters or cards.

I am hopeful these mail restrictions will be eased at Alert Level 3. I will again take guidance from the New Zealand Government around this.

BUSINESS ACTIVITY AT ALERT LEVEL 3

"To operate safely at all alert levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses must comply with:

settings for the current alert level (including public health measures), and
any appropriate public health requirements for their workplace (e.g. physical distancing), and
all other health and safety obligations.

At all alert levels, businesses need to meet all public health guidelines."

To be able to restart activities such as preparing and mailing items like kits, classes and prizes, and to allow any contact-less collection of orders, I would need to meet the above requirements. These are likely to include developing a written safety plan.

I am currently reviewing the settings, requirements and guidelines outlined by the Government (including Ministry of Health, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ([MBIE] & Worksafe) and will let you know when CreativeJax will be offering any of the activities I noted above.