One of the things I love about Stampin' Up! is that the ink and papers coordinate so well. Less thinking for me is always a good thing….LOL. For this card, I masked off a section and used Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo inks to stamp the flowers. A light sponging of Pretty in Pink helps to define the revealed area. A cut out and popped up flower adds a 3D element. Melon Mambo cardstock frames the images and coordinates with the ink.
I used a birthday greeting on this card. This is one of those patterns that you can switch the colours and sentiments and easily create a "new" card!
Sets: Petal Pizzazz, Sincere Salutations
My email newsletter is going out today, and the 12 Weeks of Christmas starts tomorrow! Be on my list before 1pm tomorrow to catch the first week. (sign up box is at top left of the site www.yamstamps.com!)
Exclusively for my newsletter subscribers – the Twelve Weeks of Christmas! Starting this Wednesday, October 6th at 1pm, my subscribers will receive a holiday project idea in their email, complete with supply list and instructions. It's my way of saying "Happy Holidays" and "THANKS" for being a subscriber. Don't miss out – be sure to sign up for my mailing list before 1pm Wednesday!!Click here to sign up
(and yes, it truly is 12 weeks before Christmas….)
Here's a video on a technique that you can use in your crafting! It features items you receive in your Stampin' Up! demonstrator starter kit. This video is one of those great tools that is provided to help new demonstrators get their business off to a solid start. If you'd like to learn more about having your own home-based business, please RSVP for my Information Night – the next one is on Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm.
November's themed class is centered around the Stampin' Up! set Days of Gratitude, featured in the Holiday Mini Catalogue. You'll create four cards and a box to store them in. I received this stamp set as part of my package at the recent Stampin' Up! demonstrator event in Hamilton – it's beautiful, and the set we create will make a great gift for someone special (and that includes yourself!!)
Cost is $25 and includes all supplies required. Class will be held in Burlington on Monday, November 22nd at 7pm. Space is limited. Click below to reserve your spot via credit card or contact me if you have any questions.
Spending the next few days finalizing my upcoming project exclusively for my mailing list subscribers…come back here to find out more on Monday! Are you on my list? Click here to sign up!
A reminder that October's themed class is "You Make Me Smile". You'll create four cards and a coordinating window box in this fun class. Cost is $25 and includes all supplies required. The date for this class is Monday, October 25th at 7pm here in Burlington. Dare I say it…it's never to early to start thinking about Christmas – and this would make a great gift!
Click below to use your credit card to reserve your spot!! See you in class! Please contact me if you have any questions.
I had a great time at the Stampin' Up! Regional Training Event this past weekend in Hamilton. I love that Stampin' Up! comes to us (well, as often as possible LOL) to offer ideas, inspiration and training.
Right now, if you decide to join as a demonstrator, you will receive this Greenhouse Gala tote bag along with your starter kit items (featured in the photo, though your kit won't come packaged like this LOL). This is available until October 18th.
Since I attended the Hamilton Regional event, though, there's a SWEETER DEAL!! If you sign up with MEas a demonstrator before OCTOBER 10th, you'll also receive a free stamp set (on top of the great products in the starter kit!). The set will be featured in the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalogue, so it's a great tool for your business. (Plus, who doesn't like free stamps?!). I can't show you images of the set itself since it hasn't been released…but I can share some very cute projects that were made with it… It's called "Eat Chocolate" (don't you love it already?!)
Love this one…so true in my life…
ahhh…chocolate with a little "bling" too, who could ask for more?! LOL
If you are interested in finding out more about the great opportunity in having your own Stampin' Up! business, please contact me (we can meet over a hot chocolate?!), check out the page here or RSVP to attend my next Information Evening – Wednesday, October 13th** (note changed date) at 7pm here in Burlington. If you're all ready to order your starter kit, I can talk you through the online process!
Three of my downline (demonstrators signed up with my team) were able to attend – here they are – Barb, Melissa and Karen! Since my downline is spread through Ontario & British Columbia, it's always great to have the opportunity to meet up in person. I spent most of the day chatting with friends that I've made throughout my years with Stampin' Up! (I know, you're shocked…me spending time chatting…LOL)
I always take advantage of the opportunity to get my photo taken with Shelli Gardner, co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! – since I've been a demonstrator for 8 years now, it's always nice to have a current shot. I'll have to do a scrapbook page of the photos throughout the years, I think!
(It was a little chilly in the Convention Centre, so Shelli threw on her jacket… I was a little less prepared so toughed it out LOL).
Regionals are definitely my favourite Stampin' Up! demonstrator event – they're a little smaller size-wise, but they've still got great inspiration & information. Fingers crossed that there will be another one within driving distance soon!! Hope you'll consider joining my team – then we can make the road trip together?!
Thank You cards are great cards to have on hand – it's always a treat to receive a card in the mail (or hand delivered) and a thank you card is even better – nothing like feeling you're appreciated!
Here's a sample that I really enjoyed making. It features Stampin' Up!'s French Foliage and Seasonal Sentiments sets and some Fall colours (now that we've officially changed seasons). These sets are in the current Holiday Mini Catalogue. The colours are Riding Hood Red, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso. We also used the distressing kit – love the ink spots in there!
I still have openings for the October stamping class – Wednesday October 6th at 7pm here in Burlington; cost is $15 and includes all your supplies. I'm also taking reservations for the next Stampers & Scrappers Club which will start in the new year – contact me for more information or to save your spot!
I love using watercolour paper in my card making. The texture and weight stand up to the blender pen, aquapainter or stampin' write markers, and you can go over an area as much as you desire without the paper pilling. Stampin' Up!'s watercolour paper is precut to a smaller size so it's easy to use on cards. This card uses the Messages for Mom stamp set. Stamped in Staz On Jet Black ink, it's coloured with a blender pen and Stampin' Up!'s watercolour pencils. I like to use a piece of scrap paper for a "palette". Scribble with the pencil on a scrap, then pick up the colour with the blender pen and apply where desired. If you're a bit timid about watercolouring, blender pens can help you ease into it – there's a lot of control, but the ability to blend colours is still there. Basic pearls add another elegant touch – I love the various sizes they come in! The pinking hearts border punch was used on the Basic Grey cardstock, and the card is So Saffron.
I still have a few openings for the Greenhouse Gala class next week, and you can register for the October card class as well. November is busy with Christmas Card clinics, and I am planning on having the card samples for the clinics up in the next few weeks, so please come back here to www.yamstamps.com to see them!
Add a new dimension to your card making with sound!
One of the new products in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue is pre-recorded and/or recordable cards. The pre-recorded card plays an instrumental version of "We wish you a Merry Christmas". The recordable card lets you record a message up to 10 seconds and includes a "lock" feature once you've got the perfect message. This is FANTASTIC for sending to long distance family and friends!
Cover the cards with cardstock or Designer Series Paper and embellish them for an even more custom look. Cards measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and fit in our padded envelopes. Contact me to place your order, or place it online HERE.
One of the things I love about Stampin' Up! is that the ink and papers coordinate so well. Less thinking for me is always a good thing….LOL. For this card, I masked off a section and used Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo inks to stamp the flowers. A light sponging of Pretty in Pink helps to define the revealed area. A cut out and popped up flower adds a 3D element. Melon Mambo cardstock frames the images and coordinates with the ink. 
