Here's the video of my recent CH Morning Live Appearance. Click here if you're getting this post by email or through a reader as the video doesn't show up for some strange reason… The theme was crafts to do with kids, but I also geared it to the "manly" factor as I was working with Bob Cowan, the male co-host, who has a great sense of humour (even if he can't pronounce my last name…lol). More project pics to follow in future posts. I am offering a mobile class in July & August open to adults and/or children – information on the classes page, or contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks again to CH Morning Live for having me on the show yesterday, and if you're new to my site, welcome! Please be sure to sign up for my newsletter (see the box at the left) to get more project ideas and tips in your email inbox.
This is the fun flip flop mini scrapbook that I shared. A cheap pair of flip flops disguises the accordian fold page within. I used the Serif Essentials Big Shot Bigz Die to cut out the letters (or you could stamp them too) and then cut the photos to size. My pages were about 2.5" wide, which is as wide as the flip flops, so you'll need to measure your flip flops to figure out which is the right width. I used 2 lengths of cardstock to create the page above.
I'll post another sample tomorrow so please come back to www.yamstamps.com to see what's new!
OK…if I've done this correctly, this should post just as I'm going on air on CH Morning Live. I've been fortunate enough to be invited back to the show to share some summer kids crafts. These are two mobiles I created – a butterfly version and a rocket ship version. Both are essentially the same concept – the rockets were stamped in Staz On Black and coloured with the Stampin' Write markers, before being punched out with a circle punch. The butterflies are die cut with the Big Shot and showcase Stampin' Up!'s double sided designer series paper. Super fun & easy!
I'm offering this as a kids class in July & August – Saturday, July 18th from 10 am til noon, and Saturday, August 22 from 10 am til noon. Space is limited. $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, parent welcome to stay to assist their child. Click here to reserve your spot for July.
Stampin' Up!'s Deal of the Week is the Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag – regularly $103.95, on sale for $77.99 until July 12th. At 25% it's a great deal! I have one of these, love it for toting my Big Shot to classes & workshops, and to store my Big Shot when not in use (which actually isn't that often….but I digress). Contact me or place your order online here.
Had fun seeing everyone at my Open House & Rubber Garage Sale – thanks to those who were able to make it out! Be sure to sign up for my mailing list to get my email newsletter with tips, specials and my scheduled classes & events (like the new catalogue Open House!). Please note that under regulations, I can only sell Stampin’ Up! product to Canadians, and any specials noted in my newsletter will be applicable to Canadians only. I can, however, share ideas with everyone worldwide!!
In the meantime, I’m preparing for my next TV appearance – this Wednesday morning on CH Morning Live – I’ll be showing some fun and easy papercrafts to do with young ones, or the young at heart!!
During each week of July, Stampin' Up! will have a different product offered at a discount price. The special for this week until July 5th is…..the SCALLOP EDGE PUNCH!
July 1 – 5, the scallop edge punch is offered at 30% off! This is a time limited offer, so don't miss out! You can either shop online (click on SHOP NOW), contact me to place your order, or place it in person at my Open House this Saturday!
Be sure to keep checking back at yamstamps.com to keep up to date on the latest offerings!
There are so many new stamp sets and accessories that I can't list them all. Contact me to RSVP for my Open House this Saturday to pick up your free copy. You can also visit my Stampin' Up! website here to view it online (but trust me, there's nothing like a hard copy of it!!). If you do go the online route, you may just want to click on the SHOP HERE button, rather than downloading the entire catalogue….unless you have a really fast internet connection & computer!
Summer can be a busy time of year – kids home from school, nice weather beckoning, socializing with friends & family…. If you can't get to a stamping class with me, consider a "stamping class to go"! Receive pre-measured, pre-cut supplies for all the projects, plus step-by-step instructions (with pictures) for you to complete the projects in your own time. (Oh, and as always, access to me for help along the way!!). Cost is $25 (postage extra). Or….place a $50 online order throughwww.yamstamps.stampinup.net and get the instructions only for free. The Class by Mail page will feature the currently available classes (one per month, at this time!!)
This month's class uses the Designer Series Paper Bella Bleu, and the stamp set Simple Friendship. For $25, you'll get pre-measured, pre-cut cardstock and embellishments. (Local pickup, postage costs extra).
You supply: Simple Friendship stamp set Basic Brown, Chocolate Chip & Close to Cocoa inks Scallop Edge punch 1-3/4" circle punch blender pens for colouring cutting tools Crystal Effects Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
If you require any supplies, contact me for a special class rate.
Cost is $25 for instructions (local pickup, postage costs extra) and pre-cut cardstocks & ribbon OR receive the full project instructions for FREE with a $50 online order at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net
One week and Stampin' Up!'s new Idea Book & Catalogue will be LIVE. Just under one week to get your orders in for items on the Last Chance List, and many of the Last Chance Accessories are already sold out forever…. Just over one week from now is my new catalogue Open House & Rubber Garage Sale!
Saturday, July 4th from 10am til 12 noon – come by my house to pick up your copy of the new Idea Book & Catalogue and browse retired Stampin' Up! product for sale.
Open House Specials: Place an order at the Open House & be eligible to receive hostess benefits for all orders placed during the Open House! Book a summer workshop and receive a special gift on that day! Place an order for $50 and receive a classic ink pad of your choice of colour for FREE – JULY 4th 2009 ONLY.
RSVP to confirm your attendance and to get directions. Please note CASH only for garage sale purchases, cash, cheque or credit cards for new merchandise orders. See you then!!
This is a fun circle card that we made at our last club gathering. It features the In Colour Baja Breeze, which is making way for the new group of In Colours in July. From the Occasions Mini Catalogue we used the designer series paper Walk in the Park, the stamp set A Great Friend, plus the oval scallop punch. The cardstock is Basic Grey and a filigree brad holds the card together. You spin the little tab around to reveal the decorated white circle.
We're taking a summer break from club, and the new session starts in September. If you're interested, please contact me for details and to reserve your spot!
