Before I forget….the Ornamental Elegance kit is already sold out! If you are still keen on learning how to make one the ornament on the front of Stampin' Up!'s Holiday catalogue, there are still some openings for my class on Saturday, December 15th. Contact me to register.
Thought I'd share this card that I "CASE"d (Copy and Stamp/Steal/Share Everything) from my friend Karen Duke. I loved the fact that it was a monochromatic card done with one set. Easy to create multiples when needed, and so pretty. Also fits in with my "simple but effective" approach to cardmaking! This card uses Pool Party ink and cardstock, and the Blooming With Kindness stamp set.
When Stampin' Up! demonstrators get together, there's bound to be swapping – everyone will create card samples and then trade them with others so you end up with a whole bunch of different cards, styles and techniques. It's a great way to get creative inspiration.
If you are looking to get some creative inspiration, I hope you'll be as excited as I am when I launch my online classes! Coming in January, you will be able to receive cardmaking inspiration from anywhere in the world that has internet access. I'm in the preparation stages now, so watch for news of the launch. I'll be sharing more information once it's up and running.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
*Note* I have updated this post to make corrections to the date!!**
This is a shot of the ornament I made in preparation for the Ornament Class on December15th.(*note corrected date, it's the Saturday….) I took it with me when I taped my appearance for Cogeco TV's local "FYI" show, and tweeted a photo of it beforehand….which….of course….guaranteed that we didn't get time to talk about it and I'm not sure if it even got camera time! The jinx continues LOL – every time I show a photo of something in anticipation, I seem to run out of time before getting to show it on air!!
Anyway – if you'd like to make one of these yourself, you now have a few options!
Come in person to my Ornament class in Burlington ON, Saturday, December 15th at 1pm. Registration required, fee is $25 and includes all materials required (and prepped) for you ahead of time. Contact me to reserve your spot. Payment due at time of registration. If you can't make it, you can get a class to go kit for the same amount; you will need adhesive (I used SNAIL), and a liquid adhesive or glue gun is helpful for final assembly.
Or…Stampin' Up! announced they have a number of kits available to make a simplified version of the ornament.
The Ornamental Elegance Kit is $17.95 and includes die cut ornaments – you need to supply a glue gun, adhesive and scissors. Supplies are limited.
Any way you choose to try it, there's really no reason NOT to! Contact me for more information, to reserve your spot or get your kit!
Hi – quick reminder that TODAY is the last day to qualify for extra entries in my 50/50 board by purchasing your starter kit. You'll still get entries if you purchase during December and January, but you get bonus entries by signing up before the end of November….plus you'll get a free set of ink pads, so what are you waiting for??!!
Also – last chance to register for the last Stamp a Stack of the season! TOMORROW, Saturday, December 1st at 1pm is the last chance you'll have to make a stack of cards with me. I still have a couple of openings, so contact me ASAP – registration must be received by today.
Take advantage of the bundle pricing and save! To ensure that your order arrives before Christmas, you will want to place your order by December 5th. If you are ordering print products from My Digital Studio, you will want to place your order by December 3rd. This allows plenty of time for shipping in a busy shipping time frame!!
Any questions? Please contact me! I hope to see you at one of my classes before the end of the year!
I'm trying something new! For the months of December and January, I am going to have a 50/50 board. What does this mean? For each $50 of merchandise that you order through me, you will have your name put on a square. Once 50 squares are full, one person will be chosen at random to receive a $50 gift certificate, plus there will be other smaller prize draws as well. If the board fills before January 30th, I will make the draw, and start a new board!
DETAILS: DATES: December 1, 2012 – January 30, 2013 *(with one exception, see below)
HOW IT WORKS: Place an order through me – online, via email or by phone/in person, for $50 of merchandise (pre-shipping/taxes). For EACH $50 of merchandise you order, you will receive one entry. Orders cannot be combined. A $49.95 merchandise order would not get you an entry, but a $100 merchandise order would get you two entries. Class fees are not included in this special promotion.
THE FINE PRINT: Must be a resident of Canada (as I cannot sell/ship outside of Canada).
Hi- popping in just to give you all a quick update – Online Extravaganza ends tonight, and some items are on backorder:
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Item
Description
Retail Price
Sale Price
Estimated Shipping Date
194
123131
Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die
$52.95
$37.07
Early January
175
119246
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$6.50
$4.55
End of January
186
113474
Big Shot Doctor's Bag
$93.95
N/A – 24-hour-only sale item
Mid-December
You can still order these items (and all the Online Extravaganza items) at the sales prices until 11:50 pm Mountain Time – just that the backordered items above will not ship until the estimated shipping date indicated.
Be sure to come back to www.yamstamps.com in the next couple days because I am going to announce a trial program I will be running!
'Tis the season…as I did my run today through the wind and snow…realized that I haven't been on here lately to share – apologies! Here's a quick and easy Christmas card done with Stampin' Up!'s Watercolour Winter set. I love stamping sentiments (the one on the card is from More Merry Messages)and then punching them out – it's an easy way for me to be sure that my sentiment is straight!! If you're looking to complete your card stash, don't forget that the last sessions of my Christmas Card Clinics are this week – registration closes Tuesday – so move fast! Select the design of your choice from the album, I'll cut and prep all the materials, and you come and create! Contact me ASAP or register on my events page.
Have you shopped all the deals in the Online Extravaganza? The sale ends this Wednesday, November 28th with a final set of doorcrasher specials. I think that the best deal in this whole set of items is the MDS2 (My Digital Studio 2) papercrafting digital software. It's 50% off!! Don't miss out.
Stampin' Up! has a limited number of these cute embossing machines available for sale – while supply lasts. The Texture Boutique Machine is only for embossing, and is perfect for smaller crafting areas or to take with you on card making or scrapbooking retreats if you don't want to haul along your Big Shot. It's available in a bundle (item 132700) priced at $45.95 (value $56.85) that includes:
Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
Starting Monday, November 19th, you can save 20-50% on selected Stampin' Up! products!! There is no minimum required. To shop, simply click on the image or HERE to visit my online store from anywhere in Canada – or email me directly.
In addition, there's door crashers – for Monday, November 19th (midnight to 11:50 Mountain Time) – what a FANTASTIC time to pick up a Big Shot!
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Description
Retail Price
24-Hour Sale Price
181
125586
Simply Scored Diagonal Plate
$15.95
$12.76
186
113439
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
$122.95
$98.36
186
113474
Big Shot Doctor's Bag
$93.95
$75.16
for Wenesday, November 21st (midnight to 11:50 Mountain Time) – so you can get more organized and spend more time crafting rather than looking for items!
There are some Stampin' Up! sets that I love in theory but sometimes find it hard to create with….not sure why…but Everything Eleanor is one of them. I love the images, but can't always create something to my satisfaction….but I _do_ like this one! The label image and sentiment were stamped first, then masked with scrap paper so that the swirls stamped afterwards appear to go behing the label. I was really happy with how this one turned out, except for one thing… I found that my new format Rich Razzleberry pad was sooooo juicy that the ink would get onto my fingers and then I'd end up smudging the cardfront. Happily, that's what embellishments help with – I placed the smallest of Paper Daisies onto the card to cover up some of the smudges, and then added a little bling with Basic Rhinestone.
Oh…by the way, if you'd like to get your hands on a full SET of those new format ink pads for FREE – please contact me! Buy a starter kit and not only will you get a ready-made home based business, you'll get a free set of ink pads! This is a great way to give your business a boost (or, let's face it, supply your crafting habit…LOL). Host a workshop with sales of $575 or more and you can also get a free set of ink pads! (or do both and get TWO sets of ink pads!!!!). This deal only lasts until December 16th – so don't miss out!!
