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  Skull There's a new video on my Stampin' Up! business website at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net – click on the image to head over there & watch the creation of this cute Hallowe'en project!  It's the featured project in the bottom left corner.

I'm busy behind the scenes getting ready for a super busy November, plus trying to take pics of the FANTASTIC swap cards I recently received – lots of holiday ideas that I'll be sharing in the next little while (so come back soon, or subscribe to the feed so you don't miss it).

Snow Flurries Portfolio Class

Snow-flurries-classMy email newsletter subscribers had the heads up on this one… The next themed class on my schedule is the Snow Flurries Portfolio Class!  A great chance to work with some fun accessories and create a wonderful portfolio of cards.  I think this is a fantastic package to keep or give as a gift!  We'll use the little felt flurries, build a brads and ski slope designer series paper to create these cards and holder.

Class date is Monday, November 17 – 7pm in Burlington.  Registration and payment due date is Monday, November 3rd.  Cost is $39.99 and includes all supplies required to make the portfolio shown, plus envelopes.  You'll get a full package of the Season of Cheer rub ons, which we'll use to create this ensemble, but there will be plenty of rub ons left for you to take home & use on other projects!  Contact me if you have any questions (or if you need directions!), or to reserve your spot.  You can also click below to register using your credit card through Paypal.

Class to go option – includes all supplies to make the portfolio EXCEPT the stamps/ink/adhesive. $39.99 plus postage if applicable (postage will be billed separately), Canadian customers / non-Stampin' Up! Demonstrators only.  Contact me or click here:

 

If you're a Stampin' Up! demonstrator & are interested in this class, please contact me directly.

One last option – get a group of friends together & I'll come to you!  Contact me ASAP to grab one of my open dates.  My calendar is filling quickly.

Card Clinic Samples

Lovely-as-a-tree  This is a card that I've done in previous holiday seasons….I love the soft effect of the background of trees!  This is an option for my Christmas Card Clinic (Nov 6, 10, 14, all 7-9 pm).  $25 for 10 cards with envelopes, $2.50 for each additional card. 

The Card Clinic photo album is up – so if you've already rsvp'd, please take a look at the album and select the design you'd like to create.  I'll have the supplies ready and waiting for you at the clinic!  Since your cards will be the same design, I'll be able to help you out with how to easily "mass produce" them.  So if you're in the Burlington area, it's a great opportunity to make your own holiday cards. 

In this age of electronics, Christmas is often the one time of year we'll send out this volume of cards in the mail – so why not make it extra special??!!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Season of Friendship

Season-of-friendship-sas  Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians out there (at home and abroad).  Hope that you are able to enjoy some family & friend time.

This is a card from the Stamp a Stack – using the set Season of Friendship from the Holiday mini catalogue.  I love how this set can be adjusted to the various seasons of the year!   The leaves could be done in different colours; there are flowers and snowflakes as well.  For the sake of simplicity & speed, the leaves were stamped in one colour only, but by stamping second generation images there is some variation in the shade of green.  (in other words, stamping the leaves, then stamping again without reinking the stamp).

I'm getting set for my upcoming holiday card class (first Weds of November) plus the Christmas Card Clinics!  Don't forget to RSVP if you're interested in attending either event.  I'm going to be finishing the photo album with the clinic choices this weekend (at least that's the plan, in between eating turkey and napping!!) so keep your eye here at www.yamstamps.com to see when it's uploaded!

It’s A Party!

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October is full of specials!!  Celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday!  

 When you purchase $20 in regular catalog merchandise, you qualify for 20 percent off select Birthday sets listed below:

tem #  Page # 

Description 

Retail Price  20% Off Price 
  109439   62

Big Bold Birthday 

 $32.95  $26.36
 110548  62

Un Super Anniversaire (French Big Bold Birthday) 

 $32.95  $26.36
 111532  63

Party Hearty* 

 $31.95  $25.56
  111722   63

Celebre enGrand (French Party Hearty)* 

 $31.95  $25.56
 110994  64

Bitty Birthday 

 $15.50  $12.40
 111618  64

Crazy for Cupcakes* 

 $28.95  $23.16
 111750  64

Gâteaux en folie (French Crazy for Cupcakes)* 

 $28.95  $23.16
 111702  65

Time to Party* 

 $19.95  $15.96
 111744  65

L'heure de la fâte (French Time to Party)* 

 $19.95  $15.96
 111546  65

Simple Birthday Thanks* 

 $20.95  $16.76
 108559  68

Crab & Company 

  $32.95   $26.36

Don't miss your chance to get some of these great Birthday sets.  The special runs for the month of October only.  Contact me to get your Birthday set today.

Time is Running Out….

PROMO_StarterKit_CAStampin' Up!'s Starter Kit sale is on for one more week only.  Mini kits are $119, or the full starter kit is still $249 but you receive an additional stamp set of your choice!  The starter kits contain Stampin' Up! product plus business supplies.  (click on the image to see the flyer).  I'm holding an information evening (you may have read about it in the Burlington Post) this Wednesday, October 8th, 7-8 pm.  If you're interested in attending, please RSVP for directions.  Come find out more about the Stampin' Up! business opportunity.  Please contact me if you have any questions, or can't make it that evening!

World Cardmaking Day

WCMD_USThanks to those that made it out to my World Cardmaking Day Stamp a Stack in Mississauga!!  We had a great time, and collected a whack of food for the foodbank – congrats to Lorna who won the draw for the package of Stampin' Up! goodies (all who brought a donation were included in the draw).  Participants also walked away with 10 cards ready to send out (or 5 to send out and 5 to keep as prototypes for future cards…you know who you are….lol).  Unfortunately I forgot my camera (DOH) so no pics of the event…but happy memories.

In honour of World Card Making Day, Stampin' Up! has a special – this week ONLY – October 4 - 11.  All Simply Sent card kits and elements are 20% off!!  This is a great gift to someone getting started in crafting, someone who crafts but also travels, or someone who doesn't want to think too hard to come up with great cards!  (I would be in the last group….)  Click on the image below to see the flyer.  You can place your order online (click on the box at the top right of the blog or click here) or email me to let me know what you'd like to order.  Remember, just because World Cardmaking Day is over doesn't mean that the cardmaking is! LOL.  My 12 weeks of Christmas continue this week so be on my mailing list (sign up at top left) to be included!

Decor Elements Phase II

DecorelementsNEW The new phase of Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements product line has been released.  There are some great holiday themed rub ons as well as new colour options!

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There are also some great new designs for children's rooms.  Available in different colours and shapes.  CLICK HERE to view the online brochure featuring our ENTIRE Decor Elements product line.  Ready to order?  Click on the box at the top right of the blog!

For the month of October – I will include a free applicator tool with your Decor Elements order!  (If you place your order online through www.yamstamps.stampinup.net, your tool will ship separately)

Contact me for more information or samples.

Inspired By Nature

Natures-silhouettes  I looooooove this set!  All attendees at Stampin' Up!'s convention this year received this stamp set in their bag (well, that and a couple other sets…).

This is a card we'll be doing on Saturday at the World Card Making Stamp a Stack in Mississauga.  TODAY is the final day to register if you want to join us! 

The grass is done on white cardstock while the cone flower silhouette is stamped on cardstock vellum, held in place by gold brads.  I really like the soft effect the vellum gives.  This is one of those multi-purpose type cards – simply add the appropriate sentiment on the inside & you're good to go!

Thanks for looking….and if you're on my email newsletter list, you should have received your first mailing for the Twelve Weeks of Christmas – if not – contact me & we'll sort it out!!

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