Jan 1, 2012 | Announcements, Events, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Happy New Year! Have you made your resolutions? I have the typical ones (at least for me) plus a few ones that are new to my list.
One of my perpetual resolutions is to be more organized….so I had to chuckle to myself when I was asked to be on CH Morning Live again – the theme being organizing your holiday memories! I am choosing to focus on the creative side of organizing memories, specifically scrapbooking the memories to preserve them! I'm scheduled to appear tomorrow morning (Monday, January 2nd) around 8:10 am if you're in the viewing area.
If you are hoping to get more scrapbooking done this year (or get started) – I'm scheduling a few scrapbooking classes here in Burlington over the next few months. We'll create two page layouts that you can then add your photos and memorabilia to once you take your masterpieces home. See my classes page for more information, or contact me to register.
Thank you for being a reader of my blog, and I wish you a very happy, healthy and creative 2012.
Dec 29, 2011 | Announcements, cards, Christmas, rubber stamping, Seasonal Catalogue
Hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus… I've had a wonderful time catching up with family and friends, and taking a few moments to catch my breath!
I thought I'd share my Christmas card design with you. If you've been following my blog at all, you'll know that I like to do cards that look great but aren't too finicky. This one suited me to a T! I used the Simply Scored tool to create a few score lines around the edge of the card, and then used my Big Shot to die cut a snowflake from Brushed Silver metallic paper. I silver embossed my greeting to create a tone on tone effect, which I really like!
I then had a brainwave as I had stocked up on some of the fantastic silver Glimmer Paper carried in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue – and this is the "bling" version of my card…not so much subtle elegance but more in your face! (still love it, perhaps even more…).
If you LOOOOOVE the glimmer paper like I do, you may want to stock up on a few sheets before they go – they don't appear in the Occasions Mini Catalogue (though fingers crossed they may make a future appearance in a mini catalogue or the next Idea Book?? No guarantees though!). One thing that I _know_ will NOT be carried over (because Stampin' Up! has warned demonstrators already!) – the cute stocking builder punch! So if you fell in love with that punch, you may want to consider getting one before they disappear!! The Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue sales period ends January 3rd – so place your online order HERE (take a look at the Clearance Rack while you're at it…) or contact me.
Dec 21, 2011 | Big Shot, cards, Christmas
I love the Big Shot Stocking Die that Stampin' Up! carries – so perfect for this time of year! This is a card made with that die. I cut out two Cherry Cobbler stockings (at the same time), then embossed the Whisper White cardstock using the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder. I then cut out the toe and heel with the die and the cuff as well. For the cuff, I folded the cardstock in half, then made sure that the fold was inside the cutting area for the cuff, so it didn't get cut off. With the fold intact, it holds this card together! One hint if you're going to re-create this card – if you fold the embossed cardstock with the good (puffy) side in before die cutting, it won't "crack" along the fold line as it may if you fold the other way. Ask me how I figured this one out…LOL.
Hope these last few days of preparation for Christmas aren't too crazy for you! Today's the last mailing for the 12 Weeks of Christmas for those on my email list so see you in your inbox a little later today.
Dec 15, 2011 | Announcements, specials
Stampin' Up! is adding new items to the Clearance Rack in my online store! December 15 – January 5, keep checking in to see what's on sale. Punches (the older style with the black body), Big Shot dies, glitter and accessories… click on the image or HERE to visit my online store and start saving! Why wait until Boxing Day to shop the bargains – they're here now! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Happy Shopping!
Dec 13, 2011 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, Sale-A-Bration, specials
I'm attending Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference in January 2012 – I'm looking forward to attending this annual event for business builders, as I haven't attended in a few years. As a perk – I can offer you a special deal for TODAY and TOMORROW ONLY!! If you sign up as a Canadian Stampin' Up! demonstrator with my team by tomorrow evening, you can receive your starter kit at a discount, PLUS receive your choice of either a package of Designer Series Paper or 11 free digital downloads! Your starter kit will only be $150 for almost $250 worth of crafting AND business supplies. You will be ready to go right away, and will be able to share the fun of Sale-a-Bration as a demonstrator, when it officially starts in January.
Click HERE and click on "JOIN NOW" to take advantage of this special offer – but remember, it expires tomorrow at 11:50 Mountain Time. Contact me if you have any questions – don't miss out on your chance to Sale-a-Brate early!
Dec 11, 2011 | Announcements
I’m working behind the scenes getting the Inbox Inspiration Program ready to launch in the new year. My Inbox Inspiration program will be a paid subscription format, and subscribers will receive weekly emails featuring a project, with complete instructions, and may also include tutorials. It’s similar to the Twelve Weeks of Christmas program, but it’s going to be offered year round! If you’d like to be informed of the launch of the program, please add your name to the information mailing list. This is NOT the program itself, just a personal notification of the program launch. Your email address will not be shared. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Dec 10, 2011 | Announcements, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Seems like there's technical issues with Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Business Websites (that's the fancy term for the site where you can online shop with me!). Just to let you know that you can still access online shopping through this link HERE in the meantime. Don't forget that you can also purchase Canadian gift certificates for merchandise or class fees by contacting me directly. In the new year, I will be offering the Inbox Inspiration program – weekly mailings of crafty projects, and also online classes, and will be revealing details over the next while.
In the meantime….back to my Christmas cards!! (yes, I'm still making them…hopefully they'll get mailed before 2012).
Dec 2, 2011 | cards, rubber stamping
It's the season of gift giving, which can also translate to the season of thank you cards!
This was a fun, easy thank you card that I put together for my dentist :) Yes, I thank my dentist….actually, B&N Dental had a client event where we all got to go and watch Happy Feet 2 in a private, early morning screening! (and yes, my son had popcorn…I couldn't quite manage that though!)
I love the combination of Stampin' Up!'s Pacific Point and Tempting Turquoise colours. The Petite Pennants Builder Punch coordinates with the Pennant Parade stamp set and the Big Shot Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder make this card fun (and easy!). Hemp twine and stampin' dimensionals add an extra element to the card.
I'm looking forward to getting together with a few of my demonstrator team this weekend! It's always fun to get together and share ideas and inspiration. I'm also going to be getting some work done for my Inbox Inspiration program that I'll be starting in the new year – be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com for more information as it is revealed!
Nov 22, 2011 | Announcements, specials
Here's a list of items that are on sale during the Online Extravaganza. No need to wait until "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" – you can start shopping right now! Go to my online store HERE and take advantage of all the sale specials. Remember that the online store is open 24/7 and ships to anywhere in Canada! I've already purchased a few digital downloads to use with My Digital Studio – including a 2012 Calendar template – perfect for my holiday gift list!! (even better – instant gratification because the downloads are available right away!) Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Happy Online Extravaganza Sale shopping!
Nov 20, 2011 | Announcements, specials
Starting on Monday, November 21st, Stampin' Up! is having an online sale! Be sure to go to www.yamstamps.stampinup.net to take advantage of great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $42 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!
In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM [MT])–so make sure you don't miss the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza!
Online shopping through my Demonstrator Business Website is easy – and the items you purchase will be shipped directly to you, wherever you are in Canada! Even better – if you purchase digital downloads, they are available right away!!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Hope you are able to take advantage of this online sale!!
