Feb 11, 2009 | 3D samples
This is a super quick & easy way to present chocolates to a special someone! Put the chocolates into a cello bag, seal it closed with sticky strip and add a bag topper! This topper was created with the Big Shot Top Notes Die. The Close to Cocoa layer was created using a folded piece of cardstock – the folded edge is placed on the die so it's not cut. For the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper layer, I used the die with single layer, then trimmed around the score lines to make it a little smaller. A quick stamp job – using the hugs and kisses stamp from the Love You Much set, coloured in quickly with a blender pen & pink pirouette ink, then punched with the coordinating scallop circle punch…finished off with a little white taffeta ribbon. Room still to write a personal note, too! Makes a handful of chocolates into a more impressive gift!
Feb 10, 2009 | 3D samples, Announcements, Sale-A-Bration
Here's another look at the Top Note box and Love Note I quickly displayed on CH Morning Live… I used the Big Shot with the Top Note Die to create the top and bottom of the box, then assembled a quick box to go in the middle. Yes, I'm working on a video tutorial for this…
The little love note is made of sahara sand, and the black strip with antique brads matches the box. The heart is from the Sale-a-Bration set, Polka Dot Punches – all of the stamps in the set coordinate with a punch… By embossing the image with gold it makes it almost like stud work… I know black may not be the most romantic colour, but wanted to show that all Valentine's Day items do not need to be red or pink, especially if designed for a male!!
OK so covered the gift box, love note, and now for the BONUS! All new e-newsletter subscribers will receive a special tutorial in their inbox! So what are you waiting for? Enter your email in the box at the top left! Please note that I do welcome subscribers other than Canadians, but I cannot sell product to those outside Canada, and any specials will pertain to Canadians only…(sorry, Stampin' Up! rules).
Feb 6, 2009 | 3D samples
This is the handmade scarf I showed on CH Morning Live earlier today. It's a silk scarf, and we stamped on it with Stampin' Up! craft inks. The stamp set is Fifth Avenue Floral – I think it's one of my favourite new sets in the Spring-Summer Catalogue!
I am hoping to get more photos posted in the next little while, in the meantime, you can check out this page where I have a few photos of projects already up. I will be working on getting more photos and instructions up in the next while (to give you time to work on your own Valentine's gifts!!). In the meantime, you might consider attending my "Love"ly Little Gifts class next Thursday – contact me to register!
Feb 4, 2009 | 3D samples, Big Shot, Events
These are some examples of the handmade gifts I'll be showing on Friday morning, when I appear on CH Morning Live (around 8:10 am).
These were made with the Pillow Box die for the Big Shot. I stamped the hearts from the Stampin' Up stamp set Love You Much on Pink Pirouette cardstock for the one in the rear, and used some of the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper for the one in the front. I used the Heart to Heart punch to make a "window" so you could see the treats inside!
We'll also be doing a pillow box (complete with candy – got to get it out of my house so I don't eat it all!!) at the "Love"ly Little Gifts class on Thursday February 12th at 7 pm in Burlington. Contact me to reserve your spot!
Feb 2, 2009 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, Sale-A-Bration, specials
If you've been looking for a way to combine your love of crafting with your own business – look no further than the Stampin' Up! starter kit!! Right now is a great time to start your stamping business – here's why! During Sale-a-Bration, you can choose an ADDITIONAL stamp set (a value up to $56.95), plus the kit is currently offered at 15% off the regular price!
Click on the starter kit pic on the right to see the list of items included within. You can customize your own kit – particularly handy if you've already got a number of Stampin' Up stamps or ink pads. EVERYTHING you need to start your business is included in the kit.
My role as an "upline" is to support the demonstrators who sign up with me, so I start by asking you to contact me with any questions you have about starting with Stampin' Up! You can also watch the videos online here. Once you've got all the information you need, I'll give you the password and you can head to my business site (www.yamstamps.stampinup.net) to sign up!!! I would love to have you as a member of the "Eh" team (my group of demonstrators) – we span BC and ON – and growing (or is that spreading?!)
Feb 2, 2009 | Events
This is a sweet package for giving or receiving!
This class features the Stampin' Up! Crazy For Cupcakes stamp set and it's sure to delight.
Class Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Burlington
Cost: $25 – all supplies included
Contact me directly or register by credit card:
If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please click on the Demo to Demo badge on the left of the blog to purchase this planner.
Feb 1, 2009 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration
It's time to celebrate Sale-a-Bration! You can view the new Sale-A-Bration catalogue here or through the link on the picture. There are so many great items to choose from!!
If you place an online order (click on "shop now") starting today, you'll receive a free catalogue! (that is, if you haven't gotten your free catalogue from me already….) Don't forget, a $60 merchandise order will get you a free item from the Sale-a-Bration mini catalogue!
Happy Shopping!! Whether you shop online, or by contacting me directly, it's time for a Sale-a-Bration!
Jan 29, 2009 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration
February is not always greeted with great enthusiasm, but it's one of the most wonderful times of the Stampin' Up! year – it's the start of Sale-A-Bration!! This year, Sale-a-Bration runs February 1 – March 31.
You can earn Sale-A-Bration products three different ways:
- With every $60 merchandise order, you receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration catalogue item of your choice.
- When you host a workshop of at least $350, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration item in addition to Stampin' Up!'s generous hostess benefits!
- Join Stampin' Up! (click on join now) during the Sale-A-Bration promotion period and select any set (value up to $56.95) from the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalogue.
I'll post the link to the online version of the Sale-a-Bration mini catalogue on Feb 1! Need a copy? Contact me!
Jan 27, 2009 | specials
The Valentines Love You Much specials is coming to an end on January 31st.
Stampin’ Up!’s® Love You Much Bundle special is 20% off the retail value! The Bundle contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine’s Day projects that say "I love you" from the heart.
The Love You Much Bundle (item 115405) includes the following:
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Retail Value |
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Love You Much stamp set
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$30.95 |
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Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla)
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$11.95 |
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Heart to Heart punch
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$19.95 |
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Bundle Retail Value
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$62.85 |
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Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405)
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$50.28 |
Feel free to contact me with any questions or go to www.yamstamps.stampinup.net to place your order directly.
Jan 22, 2009 | rubber stamping
This is a quick card I made using Stampin' Up!'s Love You Much bundle, on sale until the end of January. The card is Riding Hood Red; the image is on Very Vanilla and backed with Mellow Moss; the strip is from the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper. The image was stamped using stampin' write markers. There's no Riding Hood Red stampin' write marker, but you can create one temporarily by touching the tip of a blender pen to some Riding Hood Red ink refill. I cut out the "you much" and popped it up underneath the word, then added a few hearts punched with the Heart to Heart punch.
Need some Valentine's Day cards? Don't forget my "Love"ly Cards Class, Feb 4th – RSVP to reserve your spot!!
This is a super quick & easy way to present chocolates to a special someone! Put the chocolates into a cello bag, seal it closed with sticky strip and add a bag topper! This topper was created with the Big Shot Top Notes Die. The Close to Cocoa layer was created using a folded piece of cardstock – the folded edge is placed on the die so it's not cut. For the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper layer, I used the die with single layer, then trimmed around the score lines to make it a little smaller. A quick stamp job – using the hugs and kisses stamp from the Love You Much set, coloured in quickly with a blender pen & pink pirouette ink, then punched with the coordinating scallop circle punch…finished off with a little white taffeta ribbon. Room still to write a personal note, too! Makes a handful of chocolates into a more impressive gift!
