Apr 9, 2015 | organizing, scrapbooking
I was recently asked to prepare and submit some projects, for which I was inspired to do a scrapbook page featuring mothers. I went through my hard drive and photos, and found a photo of my mother and I (oh my goodness, look at my cheeks?!), and also a photo of my son and I (also the cute cheeks. and the diverted gaze because he’s watching something on TV, I’m pretty sure). I loved the symmetry in these shots and decided to use them on a page, which you’ll get to see in May (sorry, conditions of the project!!). It did strike me, though, that if I am surprised by the photos I find on my computer (and how hard I have to look to find what I want), that means there are many of my loved ones who have no idea that these images even exist. I read that due to digital photos, the current generation is the most photographed generation but likely to have no actual photographs in 10 years. This is fairly true for my son. I used to shoot on film, so had photos to share and frame, but these days, not so much… SO. This needs to change! GOAL: Photos printed, stories and names written down, and memories shared! I am going to be using the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! pocket pages and dedicating one hour a week to getting the photos out and the stories down. I figure that one hour is a do-able thing, and it is important. Will you join in my crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me…? (first one in gets to wave the big red flag…sorry, too many Les Mis references?)
If you want to give it a go, I can use the support!! LOL. I’m having a Photo Organizing and Memory Keeping Class one week today, on Thursday, April 16th. There’s no charge for this brief event, but you do need to register via RSVP. I’ll share my results to date at that class, and you can see how easy this system can be.
Apr 7, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Weekly Deals starting today. Don’t forget that until Friday, you also get FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on all orders so extra savings! My faves this week – I love the Stars Framelits, and I also love Silver Ink and how easy it makes it to add a metallic touch to your projects. I also think I need to stock up on some Daffodil Delight ribbon – I seem to have a lot of white ribbon, but there’s a time where a bit of colour is definitely needed.
When you are adding things to your online shopping cart this week via YamStamps, please don’t forget to use the Hostess Code EE37UBSF (if your order is under $200) to receive a free tutorial from me (sent after Friday). If your order is over $200 and you shop through my online store (or via email to me), you will qualify for Stampin’ Rewards – please do not use the hostess code, and you will still qualify for the free tutorial. Happy Shopping!
Apr 6, 2015 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!, Tutorial
Today until Friday, pay nothing for standard shipping on any Stampin’ Up! order. (Expedited shipping excluded from this offer). Grab an item from the Weekly Deals that are expiring today (if you don’t have the Magnetic Platform for your Big Shot, you *need* to get this now!), then come back tomorrow and grab some of the new Weekly Deals! BONUS: If your order is under $200, use the hostess code EE37UBSF to receive a bonus tutorial from me (will be emailed to you at the end of the week). If your order is over $200, do not use the code – you will automically qualify for the bonus tutorial plus receive Stampin’ Rewards. If you are new to online ordering with YamStamps / Stampin’ Up! Canada, check out this video walking you through creating an online account and entering a hostess code. Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance placing your order. Happy Shopping!
Apr 5, 2015 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Happy Easter! I hope that you are able to spend some time with family and friends on this day. I’m looking forward to a relaxing day with family. Re-sharing this fun punch art bunny that can decorate chocolates – in this case, a Peppermint Patty. So even if you don’t have any stamps in your stash that scream “Easter”, you can come up with something!
Starting tomorrow, you can work off those chocolates by flipping through your Stampin’ Up! Catalogue and marking things off your wish list – because you’ll get FREE SHIPPING until the end of the week! April 6-10 ONLY – pay nothing for shipping. (You’ll save even more because you won’t have to pay taxes on the shipping & handling costs – because any % of $0 is $0!). Please note this offer excludes expedited shipping. SO – get ready, get set, SHOP! Please contact me if you have any questions, or need help placing your order.
Apr 2, 2015 | Retired List, Stampin' Up!
I know, I know, it’s still a while off, but you know that with the coming of the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue (June 1st), room must be made for the new product! While we won’t know everything that will be retiring until April 21st, one thing we DO know – the 2013-2015 In Colours are going to retire. So if you love all those colours that have names that make me kind of hungry – Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Canteloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush and one that doesn’t – Coastal Cabana – you might want to consider adding them to your orders this month. We do know that they are going away, and we do know that usually it’s “while supplies last”. 
So check out the items, make your list and place your order! If you need assistance, please feel free to contact me. Happy Shopping!
