Feb 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
It seems like there's cautionary statements everywhere these days…..
LOL! These words of warning on currently found on Stampin' Up!'s shipping boxes. During Sale-a-Bration these words are especially true – nothing like FREE product to make the heart race a bit!!
My latest monthly email newsletter just went out – did you receive your copy? Be sure to sign up so you don't miss out – on my blog, the sign up box is at the top left of the screen. Starting this month, I will be holding a monthly draw and one lucky new email registrant will win! If you are getting this blog update by email, click here to register for my email newsletters. Please note that while I welcome all visitors to sign up, sales and specials will be valid for Canadian residents only.
Feb 3, 2010 | rubber stamping
I always like cards that are not too fussy, so this one fit the bill for me. I used the Vintage Labels Sale-a-Bration stamp set (free with $65 merchandise order). On the bottom of this long card I used the single stamp Fine Flourish from the Occasions mini catalogue. I stamped in Whisper White craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder to give a subtle dimension to the card.
I always love to add the flowers and half pearls from the Pretties kit – I think they're my favourite embellishments! The bottom of the white cardstock is punched with the new Pinking Hearts border punch. I love how easy it is to use the new style punches!
Here's a close up of the bottom of the card – hopefully you get a better view of the embossed portion.
I've been busy preparing for my next TV appearance – I've been invited back to CH Morning Live this Monday, February 8th. I'm going to be sharing some Valentine's Day ideas. Please tune in to see me! I'm scheduled for approximately 8:20 am.
Jan 25, 2010 | rubber stamping
This card features one of my favourite new sets from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalogue! Vintage Vogue is a set of 8 stamps and there's a coordinating jumbo wheel called Very Vintage. I used the wheel along the bottom of the cardfront, and the stamp image on top. Shocking, but I actually cut out the "F" so I could pop it up and create some more dimension on the card. I say "shocking" because those who have attended my classes or clubs know that I tend not to do any "fussy cutting". I did bend that rule in this case (and it wasn't all _that_ fussy in the end LOL) – because this card warranted the effort!!
I do have openings in my upcoming classes if you're interested in a night out. Please check my event page and contact me to register! Don't forget – if you're unable to attend one of my classes on the scheduled evening, get a group of friends together and we can have a "private" class just for you on another date!!
Jan 21, 2010 | Announcements
Stampin' Up! has a history of helping to raise funds when disaster strikes…and now is no different. Just announced – for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold from now until the end of February, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief & Development Fund. (click on the link to see the flyer & stamp set image)
This 8 piece stamp set is available in wood mount or clear mount. You can click here and "shop now" or contact me directly to place your order. Don't forget that your $65 merchandise order will also qualify you for a free Sale-a-Bration product!
Jan 19, 2010 | rubber stamping
Have you seen the fun Sweet Pea Stitched Felt in Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalogue?! So cute! This is a card we did at Stampers & Scrappers club the other night…well almost…we added a French Knot circle on the ribbon (after I took this photo). Anyway, I went with the stitched effect on this card – with the double stitched Rose Red grosgrain ribbon and faux stitching on the main image. To create faux stitching, punch holes in your cardstock and join them using the pen tip (as opposed to the brush tip) end of your Stampin' Write marker. To make my border stitches as neat (and straight!) as possible, I used the paper piercer guide mat at the top & bottom of the image. I was daring and "free handed" the stem. One club member wanted to be sure her stem was "just so" and drew her stem first, then punched along her line. Whatever works! The sentiment is also from the Occasions Mini – Well Scripted.
The Sweet Pea stitched felt is a great deal – 52 stitched felt pieces for $11.95 – an easy way to impress the card recipient! Contact me or click here to place your order – don't forget your free Sale-a-Bration product with every $65 merchandise order!
Jan 17, 2010 | Announcements
Just a reminder that the Happy Heart Class is on Wednesday, January 27th at 7pm here in Burlington. If you're interested in attending, please click on the paypal link below to reserve your spot, or you can email me directly. Cost is $25 and includes all supplies required to make 4 cards with envelopes and the window box to hold them. A great treat for yourself or for a friend!
If you can't make it that evening, there is also the class to go option, so don't feel left out!!
Plans are on as well for the Opportunity Night this Thursday, January 21st at 7pm. It's a great time to start your own Stampin' Up! business…RSVP to find out the details at this no cost, no obligation information evening!
Jan 11, 2010 | rubber stamping
One of the perks of hosting a Stampin' Up! workshop is the exclusive hostess product! This card features the Level 3 hostess set, The More the Merrier. I just coloured in a few features on the cupcakes and blinged the card with glitter! Two lines of sticky strip tape topped with Fine Cosmo Celery Glitter.
I'm working on Stampers Club cards for this week…this club session will end next month. If you're in the Burlington ON area and are interested in joining the next set of club dates, (or want more information!) please contact me. It's a fun way to get hostess benefits and budget your stamping spending at the same time!
Jan 5, 2010 | Announcements
Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration – lots of ways to be rewarded!
Customers receive free product with every $65 merchandise order.
Hostesses receive free product with each $395 in total workshop merchandise order.
New demonstrators receive a 15% discount on your starter kit PLUS a free stamp set of your choice! Interested – RSVP for my New Demonstrator Opportunity Night, January 21st, here in Burlington ON.
Also just in effect…the Occasions Mini Catalogue that features the new punch designs and the option to purchase your stamps in a Wood Mount or a Clear Mount!
Last but not least, new items in the Definitely Decorative line! Chalkboard Decor Elements!!
When you're ready to shop, you can click HERE to go to online ordering or contact me directly to place an order or RSVP for the Opportunity Night!
Jan 4, 2010 | Announcements
With the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Mini Catalogues, Stampin' Up! is introducing a new stamping option – Clear Mount Stamps! Traditionalists will still be able to choose wood mounted stamps, but you have another option now! Same great rubber, different mounting choice. The rubber comes with the foam and a cling mount attached and you then apply the rubber image to your choice of clear acrylic blocks. When you're done, clean the stamp on your Stampin' Scrub (dampened with a bit of Stampin' Mist), then peel the rubber image off the block & put it away in the DVD-type case. Advantages? Less storage room required, and a slightly "greener" way to stamp?! Contact me if you're interested in trying out clear mount stamps yourself – book an in home workshop & I'll be sure to create a project for us that features a clear mount stamp set.
Jan 3, 2010 | Announcements
January 4th is the last day for orders from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue…please contact me ASAP if you wish to place an order, or do it yourself online at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net before midnight!
January 5th brings the start of so many good new things!!
Sale-a-Bration – with every $65 merchandise order (pre-shipping & taxes) you receive your choice of Sale-a-Bration product for free! New this year – you can select certain sets from the Idea Book & Catalogue for free too!!
Occasions Mini Catalogue – TONS of new product here…including the unveiling of a new punch mechanical design sure to be even easier for those with tired hands! There's some new corner punches that coordinate with the border punches as well… Here's a sneak peek.
Check tomorrow for more sneak peeks! If you're in Canada, please contact me for your own copy of the new mini catalogues.
