Nov 2, 2008 | Big Shot, rubber stamping
This was my most recent 12 weeks of Christmas sample – but I couldn't resist sharing it here.
Many people choose the holidays as a time to send out family photos – here's a way to combine a photo with a handmade card (they're not mutually exclusive!). I used the Big Shot Top Note Bigz die to cut the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper. I saved the middle portion to use on other projects (alternatively, you could use it on the inside portion of the card!). I used the leftover piece as a frame, and highlighted it with the words Peace and Joy from the Join the Cheer Big Shot Die. My paper snips came in handy to separate out the words I wanted. (the words on the die are Peace, Joy, Love, Cheer).
This design is not exclusively for the holidays – it could be used to send a photo greeting at any time of year! Change out the designer series paper, or use cardstock and stamps, snip out different words from the strip – imagine the possibilities!
There's still time to be included in the Twelve Weeks of Christmas – sign up for my email newsletter to see what week six holds!
Oct 25, 2008 | Events, rubber stamping
and one more option!
This is another version of the Season of Simple Grace card that I created for Marianne's workshop the other evening. If you're interested in having this as your holiday card, I am offering it as another option for the Christmas Card clinic. Today is the last day to register, so if you're looking for a way to get a whack of Christmas Cards made, please contact me! Cost is $25 for 10 cards, $2.50 for each additional. Check out the Card Clinic photo album for the other options.
Oct 23, 2008 | TV/Video/Web/Tech
Stampin' Up!'s co-founder & CEO, Shelli Gardner, was on US TV recently, showing a number of handcrafted holiday place settings – here's the link to watch: http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=61&sid=4573672
Oct 20, 2008 | rubber stamping, TV/Video/Web/Tech
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).
Oct 16, 2008 | Events, rubber stamping
My 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.
Oct 13, 2008 | Announcements, rubber stamping
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!
Oct 11, 2008 | rubber stamping
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!
Oct 7, 2008 | Announcements
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.
Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
Stampin' 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!
Oct 5, 2008 | Announcements
Thanks 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!
This was my most recent 12 weeks of Christmas sample – but I couldn't resist sharing it here.
