May 7, 2012 | 3D samples, TV/Video/Web/Tech
I'm getting set to run out the door….well okay, not run, but hobble (more on that later) for my appearance on CH Morning Live today. I'm sharing a number of ideas that you can make for Mother's Day – and this was my favourite that I came up with – a photo bouquet of flowers that need no watering! I'm planning on showing how to make this today, so if something happens with timing and I don't get the details in, I'll be sure to share it here on my www.yamstamps.com blog later on.
Regarding the hobbling – well, I'm moving a little more slowly today as I finished my second marathon yesterday! Happy to complete the Mississauga Marathon and beat my time from my first marathon last year (albeit on a totally different course…).
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Apr 30, 2012 | Announcements, Seasonal Catalogue
April 30 is the last day to order from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalogue – however, there will be some items still available after today! Click HERE to download a copy of the list
The Blossom punch is one of the items on the list – but the Mixed Blossoms coordinating stamp set is NOT, so don't miss out on that one!! If you're in Canada, you can place your order here for delivery right to your door. Contact me if you have any questions.
Apr 25, 2012 | Announcements, Retired List
Stampin' Up! has let us know that the Paper Snips and Craft Scissors are NOT retiring, and were included on the list by mistake. These WILL be available in the new catalogue, so cross these off your lists! (Please note that there is no discount on the paper snips, either, since they are not retiring).
I will keep you posted as I'm able regarding availability of accessories.
Apr 25, 2012 | Announcements, Retired List
Stampin' Up! has published the list of retiring accessories. Please note that all these items are available while supplies last – I would recommend purchasing them through my online store HERE so you can be sure to get what you want before supply runs out! You can shop 24/7 anywhere in Canada and the items will be delivered directly to you.
Please note – there are INK PADS on this list – Stampin' Up! has revealed that there will be new a new ink pad style (well, the foam at least) in the new catalogue. A few colours are undergoing a slight formula change, so if you'd like re-inkers for your current ink pad of these colours, get them now. Colours affected are: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum and Tempting Turquoise. As well, only Basic Black and Whisper White craft ink pads will be carried.
As well – individual Stampin' Write markers will only be available for a select colours, but will still be available to order as colour collections – again, if you need to complete your marker collection and are only missing a few colours, you might want to get shopping.
12" x 12" textured cardstock will no longer be available, and individual packages of smooth 12" x 12" cardstock will be limited to select colours, but will still be available in colour collection packages.
*Phew* – here's the list, in .pdf (need Adobe reader) and sortable excel files for the accessories, and .pdf for the Definitely Decorative items.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Retiring Accessories pdf list (document is 12 pages long)
Retiring Accessories excel list
Definitely Decorative Retiring list
Apr 20, 2012 | cards, Retired List
Upsy Daisy is one of the sets on Stampin' Up!'s Retiring List this year. I really like silhouette images because they can be done in any colour you wish. On this card, the combination of Very Vanilla and Elegant Eggplant is rather elegant, don't you think?! Again using the Labels Collections framelits with the Big Shot, and also using the Adorning Accents Embossing Folders plus coordinating Adorning Accents edgelits to cut and emboss the edge of the front of the card. Dazzling Details adds a finishing touch to the image. We did this in a recent card class. I must remember to take photos _before_ the class because sometimes my samples get a little beat up!
Don't forget to pick up these favourites from my online Stampin' Up! store – you can access this 24/7 with delivery anywhere in Canada!
Apr 19, 2012 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, specials
Say that ten times fast!! LOL. This is a card using Stampin' Up!'s Summer Smooches products that are available this month. I used the Bright Blossoms stamp set (colouring directly onto the rubber with the brush end of my Stampin' Write markers), some of the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, plus Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon. These products are available this month, and then you will have to wait until June 1st when the new Idea Book & Catalogue comes out!
I also used the Brights Designer Series Buttons and the fantastic Labels Collection framelits to complete this card. I think the framelits are my favourite thing in the Occasions Mini Catalogue – which also, by the way, expires at the end of April. What are you waiting for? Don't miss out! Go shopping now or contact me if you have any questions!
Apr 15, 2012 | Announcements, Retired List
It's that time of year – making room for the new by clearing out some of the old. Stampin' Up! always retires a number of sets to keep up to current artistic and creative trends, plus to make room for new and exciting sets in the new catalogue! See HERE for an excel spreadsheet or HERE for a pdf version of the list. If you'd like anything on the list, please be sure to place your order before the end of May. If you're in Canada, you can place your order online HERE or contact me directly if you're close to the Burlington area.
Apr 12, 2012 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue
I thought I should post this card since it expresses my thoughts today – thank you! It's been a decade (eek!) since I became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Canada. I have had so much fun – making new friends, being creative, earning an extra income to fund my crafting habit and other interests…recently I've reaped the rewards of keeping at this for so long – I've earned recognition for reaching career sales levels and sharing this fun job with others!
This fun thank you card showcases an easy techique. You stamp the image in Whisper White craft ink, and then outline the image with a Versamarker to make it "pop". Very fun. Inspired by a card somewhere out there in cyberspace… I used Melon Mambo embossing powder on the popped flower too. Stamp sets used: Mixed Bunch & Teeny Tiny Wishes Supplies: Whisper White Craft Ink, Versamarker, Blossom Punch, Modern Label punch, Crumb Cake cardstock, Whisper White cardstock
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Apr 4, 2012 | Announcements
This is so cool! A timeline of Stampin' Up! in Canada.
<– and this is me – I was one of the first 94 Canadian demos in April 2002!
This has been a fantastic, fun choice that I made a decade ago. Initially, I intended only to purchase my own crafting items and perhaps help a few friends with their craft supply needs…. but then word got out that I was doing Stampin' Up! (at the time, I was the ONLY person in my neck of the woods in British Columbia to do so)… I started to do workshops for friends and people who became friends, had some friends sign up as demonstrators and then I moved my business across the country! I returned to Ontario, where I'd grown up, to be closer to family, and found that my Stampin' Up! business was easily transportable. Here I stay, and now looking forward to celebrating 10 years of my business and 10 years of Stampin' Up! Canada.
Thank you for being part of my business over the past decade! I guess I'll have to find some special way to celebrate the exact day….hmmmmm….
Apr 3, 2012 | Announcements, specials
Stampin' Up!'s Summer Smooches Collection is a special offer this month! Most of the items in this line will be available in the new catalogue, but some are exclusive to this special offer. Click HERE to see the flyer with the details, or click on the image at left to go to my online store (if you're in Canada).
We'll be sure to be using some of these products in my monthly card class tomorrow!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Otherwise, if you're on my email newsletter list, check your inbox later today, as the monthly "Linda's Link" will be making its way to you shortly!
I'm getting set to run out the door….well okay, not run, but hobble (more on that later) for my appearance on CH Morning Live today. I'm sharing a number of ideas that you can make for Mother's Day – and this was my favourite that I came up with – a photo bouquet of flowers that need no watering! I'm planning on showing how to make this today, so if something happens with timing and I don't get the details in, I'll be sure to share it here on my www.yamstamps.com blog later on.
