Apr 30, 2015 | cards, Stampin' Up!
I sure do…and most of my friends do as well…so this was a PERFECT card for my friend who is close to claiming that she is going to stop counting after this year (next year is a milestone year for her…). My friends are used to getting handmade cards from me, but they’re usually “nice” cards…so this one caught her attention even more than usual! Stampin’ Up!’s Just Kidding is one of the special release photopolymer sets that isn’t featured in the catalogue. Each month they’ve been releasing a new one, and initially it was a trial to see the response to the photopolymer format. It’s been a huge success, and it looks like you’ll be seeing more and more of this as an option in the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues! (Yay!) I stamped this set on watercolour paper and coloured it with Stampin’ Write markers (I love brush tip markers). I wasn’t too worried about making the colouring “perfect” because of the cartoon-y nature of the images. The best part about this set? There’s a bunch of other paired up sarcastic sentiments as well!
Apr 28, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Weekly Deals starting today, 28 April. I love a lot of these deals – the Confetti Hearts Border Punch is great for interesting borders AND making heart shaped confetti…and honestly, the Gold Ribbon is so versatile and adds a touch of elegance to projects easily that it’s almost my “go to” ribbon these days. You can shop online – please use the hostess code BMZ2HJYS if your order is less than $200. Online orders placed through my online store will receive a pdf tutorial for the creation of 4 cards until May 26th. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Happy Shopping!
Apr 27, 2015 | cards, Retired List, Stampin' Up!
I know, I keep coming up with different names for things on Mondays…but I thought this was an appropriate theme to start and showcase some of the retiring sets that I will miss… 
This card was made with the Stampin’ Up! Set Just Sayin’ and the Word Bubbles Framelits Dies, both of which are retiring. The stamp set is guaranteed until May 26th, after which it’s as supplies last. The framelits are while supplies last only. It was originally featured in this post. This set is great for cardmaking or memory keeping, and can cover a wide range of ages, as well as males and females (masculine cards are often a bit of a head scratcher for the female card maker…) If you’d like to see other cards with this set, search for Just Sayin’ in the search box at the right side of the YamStamps blog, and it will show you other examples that I’ve shared with this set (or whatever set you’re looking for).
Stampin’ Up! Retired List – pdf form
Stampin’ Up! Retired List – excel spreadsheet (sortable)
MDS Retired List – pdf form (small print)
MDS Retired List – excel spreadsheet (sortable)
Links to Stampin’ Up!’s Retiring Lists above.
Apr 23, 2015 | cards, Stampin' Up!
Here’s something that is NOT retiring – the Celebrate Today Bundle – stamp set and framelits…though it will only be available while the Occasions Catalogue is still in effect (until June 2nd). I love how coordinating stamps and framelits make it so easy to do something a little different with your paper crafting. In this case, a quick cut of the centre balloon and you can pop it up to add some dimension! We’re making a version of this card when I visit my friends at a local retirement home to paper craft together – because crafting is ageless!
Please note that many of the In Colour 2013-2015 items are already sold out (all the reinkers, the assorted package of cardstock). The stamps on the retired list will continue to be produced until May 26th, but again, tools, accessories and embellishments on the retired list are while supplies last only. If you need assistance placing your order, or have questions, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to place your order for you if you wish, but your best bet in terms of being sure to get the items you need is to place your order online yourself HERE. Please use the hostess code BMZ2HJYS if your order is less than $200. If you place an online order with me from now until the end of May, you will receive a free pdf tutorial with pictures and instructions to create 4 different cards via email (provided you share your contact information with me during the ordering process!). In the meantime – happy shopping!
Apr 21, 2015 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
With all the attention on Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Retired List it is still worthy to note this week’s Weekly Deals – featuring some items from the Occasions Catalogue… More things to add to your list?!
Apr 21, 2015 | Announcements, Retired List, specials, Stampin' Up!
Here’s the list of Stampin’ Up! Canada products that will be retiring as of June 2nd, 2015. Please note that while digital downloads will be available until June 2nd, stamps will be continued to be made until May 26th (after which retiring stamps will be available while supplies last), and accessories and tools will be available while supplies last, so please don’t delay!
Download the Stampin’ Up! Retired List – pdf form (print is REALLLLY SMALL)
Download the Stampin’ Up! Retired List – excel spreadsheet (sortable)
Download the MDS Retired List – pdf form (small print)
Download the MDS Retired List – excel spreadsheet (sortable)
If you need assistance placing your order, or have questions, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to place your order for you if you wish, but your best bet in terms of being sure to get the items you need is to place your order online yourself HERE. If you place an online order with me from now until the end of May, you will receive a free pdf tutorial with pictures and instructions to create 4 different cards via email (provided you share your contact information with me during the ordering process!). (updated)**Please use the hostess code BMZ2HJYS if your order is less than $200.
If you are on the YamStamps mailing list, you’ll have received an email with the retired list, plus the name of the winner of the retired list contest!
Apr 17, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Yay! Butterflies Thinlits are back in stock! To celebrate the availability of this popular item (after country of origin issues and dock issues in the US…) Stampin’ Up! is offering two specials until 30 April 2015:
- Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount–just $26.30!
- Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles (available in clear mount, wood mount or photopolymer) at a 15 percent discount and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!
Grab your set before this special flutters away!
Apr 15, 2015 | Retired List
Stampin’ Up!’s Retired List will be released April 21st – so it’s time for the YamStamps Annual Retired List Contest!
The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from me that can be used for a shopping spree or a class fee. If you get all 10 correct, you’ll get a $30 gift certificate!!
HOW TO WIN:
1) Send me a list of 10 stamp sets that you believe will be on the Retired List by Sunday, April 19th at midnight. DO NOT include hostess sets or seasonal catalogue items (e.g. Occasions catalogue sets).
2) If you have the highest number of correct guesses, you WIN! Get all 10 correct and you’ll win a $30 gift certificate to spend in May! In the event of a tie, a random draw will take place.
3) Everyone who enters will receive a $5 gift certificate to spend in May.
FINE PRINT: contest and offer/prizes are offered through me, only, and can only be redeemed through me. I reserve the right to shut down the contest entries early if the list is somehow leaked. Contest open to Canadians only due to Stampin’ Up! sales regulations.
Apr 14, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
This week’s Stampin’ Up! Canada Weekly Deals really have the whole range covered – stamps, dies and adhesives, plus a little bling! I really love a LOT of things on this week’s list…it’s very hard for me to pick a favourite. I do love the Mother’s Love photopolymer stamp set, but do I admit that I have yet to create a Mother’s Day card with it?? LOL. I’ve used it a lot for customer thank you cards, so you may have received one of these in the mail lately, or should watch your mailbox for one if you’ve made a purchase in the last while. Click on the picture or on this link to see all the deals for the week. By the way, thank you to all who took advantage of my offer during the free shipping special – you should have received an email with your tutorial link yesterday. If you didn’t – please let me know. In the meantime, happy shopping!
Apr 13, 2015 | cards, Manic Monday
If memory serves me, I believe that this card was inspired by my friend Lydia, who did something very similar but different LOL. (and did it first so I could copy her). It uses the Butterfly Basics set, and what I particularly love about this is that it could be seen as a more masculine card, and there’s nary a butterfly in sight!! Crumb Cake cardstock and ink provide a monochromatic background for the Mossy Meadow leaves. Quick and easy. Stamp the leaves once, then re-stamp without reinking the stamp for paler background images. When you’re done, use a Crumb Cake envelope for total coordination!
Today was particularly manic around our household this morning as it was a band weekend. Burlington Teen Tour Band, that is. My son is now part of this fantastic organization that I myself was part of when I was a teen (so that was a little while ago…). 
This weekend the band did two performances at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, so Saturday was a rehearsal day. I am lucky to be one of the photographers for the group so spent time taking photos and videos, so needless to say, we were all a bit tired and had a rougher start to our Monday than usual. Here’s hoping that it gets a bit easier as the week goes on?! (one can hope, can’t one?). Anyway, hope your Monday isn’t TOO manic and see you here tomorrow at the YamStamps blog for the latest batch of Weekly Deals! I’m off to finish up the tutorial for everyone who purchased during the free shipping fun last week as promised.
