Jul 30, 2015 | cards, Christmas, Stampin' Up!
Yes, we have started Christmas Card preparation at YamStamps! I threw in a Christmas card at our last Class & Club just to get people ready for the biggest card sending occasion! If this card throws you into a bit of a tizzy, I did just post details of the Christmas Card Class series I’ll be doing starting in August. Each class will include a bundle of product that you will use to create your cards that evening, and you’ll have plenty remaining to take home as well to continue your crafting (holiday projects and non-holiday projects alike).
This card uses Stampin’ Up!’s new set Lots of Joy (available in wood or clear mount, also in French); and the new In Colour Cucumber Crush – a bright green colour that combines with Real Red to scream CHRISTMAS! The Lucky Stars (am I the only one who starts singing Madonna when I see that embossing folder’s name?!) Embossing Folder adds texture to the background, contrasting with the faux velvet technique on the Real Red banner.
Please check the YamStamps Event page for all the information on the upcoming Christmas Classes, or consider doing the online Holiday Punch Art Class if you’re looking to get a jump on your holiday cards!
Jul 28, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Weekly Deals starting today. Lots of embellishments to make your paper crafting projects even more eye catching! As for me, I’ve got my eye on the washi tape, and I always love the stitched ribbon. As always, there are a limited quantity of items available at the Weekly Deals pricing, so once those are gone, the items will revert to their regular price – don’t miss out! Place your order online or contact me if you need assistance placing your order. I will be placing an order near the end of the week. Happy Shopping!
Happy news as well – I’m reunited with my delayed suitcase! It arrived in the wee hours of the morning, so I have yet to unpack it….but I’m trusting that all my convention goodies are intact. Serves me right for not bringing my swaps in my carryon luggage, right? Ah well. They’re here now and that’s all that matters. Enjoy your day!
Jul 27, 2015 | cards, Events, Stampin' Up!
One of the reasons I love going to Stampin’ Up!’s Convention is to see my friends from across Canada and the USA! We get creative, get inspired and get tired….LOL. I flew in a day early and spent it learning a bunch of new techniques with my friend Lydia (Understand Blue). You can be sure I’ll be using these in upcoming classes! Here’s a sneak peek you may have seen on my Twitter account:
While at convention, we get creative ideas and inspiration plus business tips. We were able to see and play with a lot of the product from Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Holiday Catalogue. Unfortunately, right now it’s for Demonstrator eyes only, so I can’t share it here – YET. (HINT: become a demonstrator now and get to see the product AND order it before the catalogue goes live in September….just saying….here’s the page for more information) teehee…
This year, I ended up running a 10km race on Friday morning (after finding out about it and signing up on Wednesday…LOL). In Utah, it’s Pioneer Day (a state holiday) and they have a big parade into the centre of Salt Lake. The 10km race finishes along the parade route, so that was kind of fun! My new friend Michelle (Suitably Stamped) and I ran the 10km. Here’s a before shot from my Instagram account:
As a footnote, I did actually get a PB (“personal best”) although not officially through the race timing system. If you want to get technical, the gun time (when they say “start”) and chip time (when YOU actually cross the start/finish lines) are typically not the same, the gun time being longer than the chip time since there’s a number of people to get across the start line. In this race, it says the gun time and my chip time were the same….which they weren’t, so I’m going to go by the time that was on my Garmin.
Turns out that run was a good warmup for my return home. The flight from Salt Lake City was early arriving at LAX but we had no gate to go to, so sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes, which ate up half of my time between flights. I sprinted through LAX to catch a shuttle bus to the proper terminal, cut in line at security (THANK YOU to all the people who let me do that as they saw my panicked face) while they were paging me overhead, and sprinted again to the gate, to JUST make it on the plane. (sorry to those who didn’t make the connection, I told them there were people still coming through but I guess they couldn’t hold the flight). So I made it, but my bag arrived later. Crossing my fingers that everything arrives safely on my doorstep in the next little while. Of course all my goodies are in the suitcase, so you will have to come back to see some of the swaps I received. I can however, a photo of my friend Bev (Texas Rubber and Ink)’s swap card that I took on my phone:
Anyway….I wait in suspense to get my bag delivered (it’s due to arrive in the next few hours so I’m told) and start the laundry cycle. Don’t worry, I don’t think I’ll be posting pictures of that.
Jul 23, 2015 | cards, Stampin' Up!
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I have a weakness for butterflies I think! I love the Watercolo(u)r Wings set from Stampin’ Up! and the coordinating framelits dies. I used the grid-like background set from You’ve Got This to add some texture to the background. I based the colour scheme on the Blue Morpho butterfly
I created a version of this card for a demonstrator card swap that I’m participating in this week at Stampin’ Up!’s Inspire, Create, Share 2015 convention. I made 45 of these cards and will trade with others so I end up with 45 different cards at the end. It’s a great way to get new ideas and inspiration. I know, you thought that I came up with ALL my ideas by myself. The truth is out – while there are ideas that we come up with on our own, there are also cards that are based on great cards we see others produce. (This defeats argument #45 of “Why I can’t be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator” – “I can’t come up with all these ideas by myself” LOL).
I’m looking forward to coming home with lots of new ideas and inspiration, and hopefully not a lot of extra pounds either! I get together with a group of friends from across Canada and the US and while we definitely share creative and business ideas, we also like to EAT! I am going to combat this by running a 10km race tomorrow if all goes according to plan. Found out about the Deseret Classic Race yesterday, signed up, have to get my race kit today at some time and will run the race early tomorrow morning (should have plenty of time to get back to the hotel, shower and change and get to the Opening Session of Convention Day 2….)! I hope to have other posts and updates either here, on facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I think it will just depend on what kind of internet connection I have at the time!!
Jul 21, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
OK not the most glamourous shot I’ve ever produced but it’s hard to get things done on airport wifi…LOL These are the Stampin’ Up! Canada Deals of the week. I just invested in the Little Numbers Thinlits Dies that coordinate with the Little Letters dies, so I personally don’t need to grab those, but they are one of my favourites this week.
I’m on my way to join my friends at the Stampin’ Up! Annual Convention, where we’ve been promised peeks at the upcoming Holiday Catalogue (I know, I know, it’s still summer!!). I’m looking forward to catching up with my friends from the US & Canada and know that I’ll come back with lots of great ideas and inspiration! I’ll be sharing this with members of my demonstrator group when I get back. Let me know if you’re interested in joining us. We’ve had two new members this month alone so far, and there’s always room for more!
