Oct 4, 2014 | cards, Events, Stampin' Up!, YamStampsMore
Happy World Cardmaking Day! I hope you get to celebrate by doing something fun and creative….like making cards? I’m spending the day getting business tips and inspiration with fellow demonstrators at a Stampin’ Up! Canada event.
Here I am with Leanne and Mary, two demonstrators in my group called the “Eh” team.
…and because it’s World Cardmaking Day, I do feel the obligation to share a card with you all!! This is fun card I used at last month’s classes. The flower (from Flower Fair framelits) was die cut from the top layer first, before embossing with the Perfect Polka Dots folder. The top layer is applied to the Melon Mambo layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then the smaller flower was adhered in the centre of the die cut.
Don’t forget that if you want more card ideas, one of the best way is to come to a class and make them! Monthly card classes happen the first Wednesday of each month, or Stampers Club meets every 3rd Monday of the month – and there’s a new option to attend during the daytime instead of the evening if that works better for you. Please contact me if you need more information or want to register! If you aren’t able to make these times there are options – get a group together and we can set a date just for you – or try an online class from the comfort of your own home!
Now – go be creative!!
Oct 3, 2014 | cards, Christmas, specials, Stampin' Up!
Two step stamping is what first drew me to Stampin’ Up! – I loved that I could have different colours on the same image without a lot of fuss. Recently, Stampin’ Up! has started producing more photopolymer sets which makes it easier to line up the components, and on the set on this card, Wonderous Wreath, there’s actually a “tab” on each stamp and the coordinating framelits! All I have to do is line the tab up the same way each time and it’s pretty no fuss – plus photopolymer is see through so it also helps to line things up. I personally put the tab at “6 o’clock” each time to make it easier to remember (as long as I don’t rotate my paper LOL). These items are available together at a discount – I love this bundle!
This is a fun card that I put together – I used it for Stampers Club and then added a bit more “bling” to it with Dazzling Details and used it for a card swap. If I was really clever (and really did have every item in the catalogue) – I should have used the CHERRY COBBLER Dazzling Details. Ah well, the cards are done now, so I will leave that little extra detail to YOU when you recreate this card! (Please send me a photo!). I used Pear Pizzazz as the base, with Garden Green on top for the darker leaves, and Cherry Cobbler for the berries and bow.
Don’t forget about the Stamp Stock and Save sale going on until Monday – and use the hostess code KEH4WRUB so it will flag me to send you a set of instructions for 3 fun projects! I will be sending them all out via email next week. Happy Friday!!
Oct 1, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
If you received the YamStamps newsletter yesterday, you’ll know that today starts the Stampin’ Up! Canada Stamp Stock & Save Event! From now until Monday, October 6th, you can save 15% on select ink pads, assorted cardstocks, envelopes, adhesive and 20% on select stamp sets! It’s a great way to get ready for the holiday season of card making and sending!! During this time period, if you place an online order and use the hostess code KEH4WRUB , you will receive an exclusive instruction sheet for 3 fun card projects via email (providing that you haven’t selected the “do not contact” option!). So get stocked up! If you have any questions or need assistance placing your order, please contact me.
stamp stock and save flyer
Sep 30, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are this week’s deals! OK, seriously? Am I the only who didn’t realize we had a hearts border punch now? Guess what’s on my list this week LOL. I also love the For the Birds set, and Stampin’ Up!’s Blendabilities markers make colouring even more fun!! Click on the image to be taken to the YamStamps online store to see all these deals. If you need any help placing your order or have questions, please feel free to contact me.
ALSO – my projects newsletter goes out TODAY at 1pm. I know it’s not October, and I’m not rushing the seasons or anything…but I scheduled it for today as my Twelve Weeks of Christmas mailings starts TOMORROW. (anyone else get a little panicky realizing that it’s 3 months away?!) 
Sep 29, 2014 | Events, Stampin' Up!
Spent a fun couple of days at the Richmond Hill Scrapfest this weekend – thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by our Stampin’ Up! booth to say hi, do a bit of shopping, and participate in our make and take! My downline, Karen and I got to meet a lot of people during that time – it was busy, and I was so thankful that there was a padded floor at this site (so much easier to stand on than plain concrete), though I was still tired out by the end!
Here’s a few shots from the event:
I was pleased with how our booth turned out, because it always feels like you just might be forgetting something…and no, I did not wear flip flops during the Saturday Vendor Market – this was during Friday set up. We did do an exclusive make and take with the croppers on the Friday evening, and had a different one for the Saturday. I hope to get the chance to participate during another crop at some point!
Just a note – if you attended Scrapfest and indicated interest in receiving mailings from me, you should have received a message today – you need to CONFIRM your registration to complete the process (click the link in the email), and you will definitely want to do that…because the Twelve Weeks of Christmas starts THIS WEDNESDAY!! My monthly newsletter will be coming out tomorrow in advance of the Twelve Weeks Mailings – each week, subscribers receive a different holiday project, complete with photo & instructions – and these will NOT be seen anywhere else. You don’t want to miss out!
If you haven’t signed up for my list yet – if you do so before Wednesday at 1pm, you’ll receive all 12 weeks of the Christmas mailings, and if you sign up before Tuesday at 1pm, you’ll ALSO get my monthly newsletter with projects and information.
Here I am with Leanne and Mary, two demonstrators in my group called the “Eh” team.
