Apr 26, 2016 | cards, Stampin' Up!
You may have heard about the #Imbringingbirthdaysback movement. Celebrating birthdays by sending real cards in the mail, not just a cyber greeting! There’s even a stamp that’s been based on the hand carved original by Shannon West (who started this!) it’s item 143573 and costs $15 CAD. The card above is inspired by a card I received from Shannon. It’s a fun, easy card that you can whip up to get in the mail quickly! The sentiment is from Big News – available in clear mount or wood mount and at a discounted price while it’s still available – the set has been retired so will not be available after the end of May (or when supplies are exhausted). The swooshes are from Work of Art (clear mount or wood mount) and the splatters, because I couldn’t resist are from the set Gorgeous Grunge (clear mount or wood mount). The colours used are Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Island Indigo.
The theme of this post is timely as I just spent a “Girls Weekend” away in Montreal to celebrate a friend’s “significant number” birthday.
What I realized on this trip:
1) It’s good to have a bit of a break every now and then – makes me appreciate home once I’m back!
2) I do tourist eating – planning my day around what specialty foods I want to eat – and thankfully my friends are the same. We hit all the biggies – croissants, crepes, Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches, poutine, macarons and bagels. (I need to be sure I go for a few runs this week now….)
3) I don’t remember as much of my high school French as I thought I did. (Thankfully everyone spoke better English than I spoke French).
If you’d like to get some cards made that you can share with friends, the Monthly Card Class is coming up on Wednesday, May 4th. I’ve added a 1pm afternoon option for the Monthly Classes – and the May one is almost at capacity! There’s still space in the 7pm evening class as well. Contact me to register. Check out the YamStamps Events page for other upcoming classes, and don’t forget the Online Classes via YamStampsMore!
Apr 21, 2016 | Big Shot, cards, Occasions, Retired List, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
I love Stampin’ Up!’s English Garden Designer Series Paper, and will miss it when it’s gone at the end of the month! I know that Stampin’ Up! has some AMAZING new things for us in the upcoming Annual Catalogue, but still…parting is such sweet sorrow. It’s featured on this card, and makes a beautiful backdrop for the gorgeous butterfly (from the Butterflies Thinlits Dies) cut from the Gold Foil sheet. I experimented with this die cut, and tried cutting with the gold surface away from the die – so the edges of the die cut curl towards you slightly. I just wanted to see how it looked, and how the foil sheets tolerated going through the Big Shot this way. I think it almost looks more like thin metal than when the edge is rolled away from you – what do you think? The Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder used on the Blushing Bride cardstock in the background is also retiring at the end of the month (and is one of the items being offered at a discounted price!). Don’t forget that retired product is available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST – so again, don’t hesitate if there’s something on that retired list that you’ve been coveting.
Here’s the links to see all the Retired Stamps and Retired Accessories and Tools in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance placing your order. Happy Shopping!
Apr 20, 2016 | Announcements, Retired List, Stampin' Up!
Congratulations to Lori W who won my Retiring List Contest! Not only that, she got 10/10 guesses correct so wins the bonus amount – a $30 YamStamps Gift Certificate! Everyone who sent in a list also wins a consolation prize of a $5 YamStamps Gift Certificate.
This is a card that I have shared previously – but thought I would highlight it again, since it features one of the Retiring Sets. The Open Sea (wood mount or clear mount)is a great masculine set and good for travelers or sailors! It also features one of the Greetings Thinlits which is also retiring. I noticed that the Greetings Thinlits already is being marked as low inventory, so you won’t want to hesitate if you want these dies.
Here’s a link to the Retired List Excel spreadsheet format (so you can sort/edit it).
You can grab your wish list of retired products by shopping online 24/7 in Canada. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance placing your order.
Apr 18, 2016 | Announcements, Retired List, Stampin' Up!
No time for a pretty post – here’s the Retired List! I’ll go through it and post later as to the winner of my Retired List Contest!
Apr 17, 2016 | Announcements, Stampin' Up!
As you may have noticed by looking at the catalogue cover, the current catalogue expires at the end of May….and of course the Retired List will be revealed shortly (as will the winner of my Retired List contest!).
If you would like to receive a copy of the new catalogue, there’s a few ways you can get one for FREE from me!
- Attend my New Catalogue Open House & Rubber Garage Sale – Saturday June 4th 9 am til noon (please RSVP so I can have a copy set aside for you!)
- Be a member of my Stampers Club (in person or online). (need more information? Check out the YamStamps Events page)
- Have made a merchandise purchase from me in the last year (and not checked “no contact” if you placed an online order!)
- Host an in home class in June and beyond. (Contact me to book a date)
- Complete this form!
You will receive your catalogue either delivered in person or by mail. PLEASE NOTE if you are not close to Burlington, if you complete this form by April 29 you will be in the first wave of catalogues mailed out directly from Stampin’ Up! in early May. After April 29th, you’ll still be able to receive a catalogue, but you’ll get it mailed from me, once I have my supply of catalogues! Any questions? Please contact me.
