Nov 13, 2008 | Announcements
Getting ready for the gift giving season? There's a handy idea guide on my demonstrator business website at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net – under Promotions – Holiday Extravanganza. (or just click on the picture at the left – it should take you directly to the Canadian flyer). The other sure fire choice? A gift certificate! Contact me to purchase a gift certificate in any denomination – these can be used to purchase merchandise or for a class fee with me. I'll be sure to package it up nicely too!
Nov 12, 2008 | rubber stamping
This is another great swap sample that I can share with you all! I must admit that I could "see" something with this concept but couldn't make it come to life…thankfully, my convention roomie Beth (brave girl lol) managed to do so!! I love the extra details, like the cut out leaf & flower, and the red button. Season of Friendship is one of the stamp sets available in Stampin' Up!'s holiday mini catalogue, and is one of those sets that could be multi-seasonal or multi-occasional! Another beautiful job. I am slowly working my way through the pile of swap cards, taking pictures etc but I must remember next time to rename the file as soon as I upload it to my computer…trying to match up the image to the actual card (which has the creator's name on it…) has been proving a bit of a challenge in the disorganized space that I call my office. (another job on my list to do – clear out the office….*sigh*).
Until tomorrow….
Nov 11, 2008 | Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Click on the picture to go to my business website and watch the video on watercolouring! If the link doesn't work, just type in www.yamstamps.stampinup.net. Once there, If you click on the little square underneath the preview picture, you can watch the video in full screen mode. Enjoy!
Nov 10, 2008 | specials
Stampin' Up! has a rub-ons promotion starting today! Order $20 of merchandise and be eligible to purchase any rub ons for 20% off.
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Item #
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Page # |
Rub-Ons Description |
| 111416 |
178 |
Chateau Bella |
| 111417 |
178 |
Word Flurries |
| 111414 |
178 |
Hidden Garden |
| 112735 |
178* |
Jardin secret en fleur |
| 111277 |
178 |
A Perfect Day |
| 110283 |
179 |
Take Note |
| 111806 |
179 |
Chills & Thrills |
| 111804 |
179 |
Chit Chat |
| 111415 |
179 |
Greatest Moments |
| 111805 |
179 |
School Days |
| 110282 |
179 |
Anchored |
| 112844 |
11** |
Old Saint Nick |
| 112843 |
17** |
Season of Cheer |
Stampin' Up!'s rub-ons can be used on cards, scrapbook pages or decorative items for home decor.
Nov 9, 2008 | rubber stamping
Woot! I can show you a Christmas card that's not based in blue… this is also from the demonstrator swap, and again features a member of my downline (we're called The "Eh" Team…am I dating myself by that name?!). Carol, another stamper from the Sunshine Coast in BC is responsible for this beauty! The skaters are cut out in detail (that should have been your first clue that I wasn't responsible for this card…lol) and popped up, as is the sentiment. The skaters are skating along an icy river, represented by the microbeads. The stamp set is from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday mini catalogue – Winter Post, and the sentiment is from Elegant Cheer (in the main catalogue).
Hope you're enjoying these ideas – I still have more to share with you, so check back soon!
Nov 8, 2008 | Big Shot, rubber stamping
Here's another swap card I received – this one is from someone in MY downline. Pammila's on the Sunshine Coast in BC – this is her creation for the swap – love the shaving cream background on the top note die, and the glitter on the dots on the star. The greeting is from Snow Swirled, the other stamps are from Spotlight on Christmas – one of those sets that I overlooked at first, I must admit…but the more I see samples with it, the more I think it should be on my next order!!!
Nov 7, 2008 | 3D samples, Events, rubber stamping
Newsletter subscribers had the heads up on this one – is this not the CUTEST card holder?!
My next themed class will be Punch Pals – Wednesday November 26 at 7 pm here in Burlington. We'll make this card holder plus six coordinating cards. I can see this being a great gift….or sending out the cards and keeping the card holder to hold the holiday cards & photos that will come in the mail to me! Class fee is $25 and includes all supplies.
Can't make it the evening of the class? Class to go kit is also $25 (plus postage if applicable), includes precut cardstocks & embellishments plus full instructions. You will need to supply the stamp set, inks & adhesive; in addition, this class uses a number of punches. If you're interested in the class to go option, please email me and we can work out what additional supplies you might need.
In the meantime, I'm cleaning up from the first Christmas Card Clinic and getting ready for the next one! Perhaps I'll get all the glittery bits out of the dining room by next year…..lol…..in the meantime, I think it adds to the festive look!!
Nov 6, 2008 | rubber stamping
I recently participated in a card swap with other demonstrators from across the country. My upline (the demonstrator with whom I signed up for Stampin' Up!), Sue Farrant organized the swap for the demonstrators in her group. This was one of her card samples, using the Snow Swirled set. I love the glitz of this card – and the non-traditional colours. A flower designer brad is used as the "star" – and can you see the glitter that is adhered in the brad to add a little colour & bling? Glitter on the stars on the tree complete the look.
Do you ever wonder where demonstrators get ideas for cards & scrapbook pages? Demonstrator swaps are a great method for me to get new ideas & inspiration that I can share with you!!
Nov 5, 2008 | rubber stamping
Here's a change from the blue holiday cards I've been showing a penchant for of late… This is a tri-fold card featuring the Say It With Scallops set. Stampin' Up! donates two dollars to Ronald McDonald House Charities for every set sold.
The For You is stamped in pink passion onto whisper white cardstock, then punched out with the scallop square punch – it's a negative image stamp. Mounted onto a strip of apricot appeal, and onto a card of certainly celery. The Illuminated wheel adds to the card base. The felt flowers from Flower Fusion are decorated by gold brads. The scallop edge punch coordinates with the scallop square punch.
This card fits into a Stampin' Up! medium envelope since the dimensions of the unfolded card are 4.25" x 11".
I've been challenged to see if I can do daily blog posts, so expect a bit more activity from me! Be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com or sign up for the feed to keep up to date!
Nov 4, 2008 | 3D samples, specials
Stampin' Up! has teamed with Country Living Magazine to present the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' kit!
The kit comes with EVERYTHING you need to create fantastic ornaments and tags like the ones shown in this picture. When I say EVERYTHING – this includes the chipboard, designer series paper, cardstock, adhesive, stamps, ink and accessories (including glitter, jewelled brads, ribbon & silver elastic cord) – oh, and instructions! To purchase your set, click on the shop now link at the right, or go to www.yamstamps.stampinup.net, click on shop now & then click on specials. Alternatively, you can always email me to place your order.
