Jun 27, 2012 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, Events, specials
Don't forget that there's just a few days left to take advantage of the bonus bundle special for the demonstrator starter kit!
For those starting a Stampin' Up! business in June, you'll receive extra bang for your buck! Not only is the totally customizable starter kit a great deal ($125 for $155 worth of product PLUS business supplies), for June, you'll get extra product in your kit! Each new demonstrator will receive items from the Pool Party suite of products – stamp set, designer series paper plus a DVD of digital design products for use with My Digital Studio (or a photo editing product).
Click on the link for information / to get started – or contact me if you have questions!
If you're in the Hamilton area and sign up as a demonstrator, more good news – there's a Stampin' Up! regional training event happening August 18th – so once you've signed up as a demo, you can register to attend – talk about getting your business off to a running start!!
We've also received news that while space is available, non-demonstrators may attend this event. If you're interested in attending, please contact me and we can see about getting you registered! Regionals are one of my favourite Stampin' Up! events…I love seeing friends from the area and getting lots of new ideas and inspiration.
Jun 21, 2012 | Announcements
My Open House Sequel which was originally scheduled for this Saturday is being RESCHEDULED. Sorry for any inconvenience! It will be rescheduled to a date later this summer, so please keep an eye here at www.yamstamps.com to see when the new date will be…if you are subscribed to my newsletter you will definitely receive notice.
Hope everyone is keeping cool! I am slated to ride in the Healing Cycle this weekend – my son & I will be biking 25 km and helping to raise funds for the Carpenter Hospice here in Burlington. The hospice provides end of life care, but also wellness programs and caregiver support.
Jun 17, 2012 | cards, rubber stamping
At each of my cardmaking classes, I will usually try to include a masculine card as one of the projects – most of my customers mention that these are the types of cards they need but often don't have on hand. Designer Series Paper is a great way to get a masculine feel to a card, even if your image or sentiment isn't screaming "Hey! This is a guy's card!"
I took inspiration for this colour combination from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper used at the bottom. "Work smarter not harder" – or more likely "The Lazy Crafter Strikes Again" LOL. Anyway, the image is from the Layered Labels set. Now, we did have to stamp this one twice and clean the stamp in between so that did require a _bit_ more effort… Stamped first in Lucky limeade and then in Basic Grey, cut out using the Apothecary Arts framelits and the Large Oval Punch. A few brads from the Vintage Trinkets and it's done and ready to be presented to your favourite guy.
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there, and those who fulfill a male role model position in someone's life – be it through teaching, coaching, mentoring and/or friendship! Thanks for being part of the village that raises the children.
Jun 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ice cream!!
We made this card in class last week – a fun way to use punches with just a little bit of cutting involved. Nothing even close to "fussy cutting" since I am a lazy crafter, after all…
This card uses the Pennant Parade stamp set, punched out with the Petite Pennant Builders punch to create the cone, and then topped with punched out circles that have a wavy line cut at the bottom to create the ice cream scoops.
Around here it's been hot & humid, so ice cream is a welcome treat – and this one has no calories!! Another calorie-free sweet treat in June is provided by Stampin' Up! – become a demonstrator this month and you will receive a suite of products for free! Contact me or click here for more information
We will be continuing with classes through the summer, and my home is air conditioned, so why not come and be creative?! July & August class dates are up, and there's always the option for me to come to you – get a group of friends together and we'll set a date!! Contact me for more information or to register.
Jun 9, 2012 | Announcements
I've decided to do a second Open House for the New Stampin' Up! Catalogue (and Retired Rubber Sale) – Saturday, June 23rd from 9am – 11am, here in Burlington, for those who were unable to attend my first Open House, or who just want to come and visit again ;) There may also be a few items on the Garage Sale table that weren't there last time….just saying…. Once again, I ask for an RSVP and you will receive a gift certificate equal to 10% of your Garage Sale purchases for you to use in July or August for classes or merchandise.
If you are in the area this weekend, I am putting in a plug for my choir concerts! I sing with Kokoro under the direction of Brenda Uchimaru, and we are going to be performing in Ancaster TONIGHT – Saturday, June 9th at 8pm at Ryerson United, and tomorrow at Duff 's Presbyterian Church (Highway 6 just north of the 403) at 3pm. We have a variety of a cappella and accompanied songs in a number of languages. Come watch me sing in Portugese, Balinese, Japanese, Finnish, Russian, and English…LOL! Tickets are available at the door!
