Mar 22, 2015 | Announcements, MDS, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! is going to be discontinuing MDS, their digital scrapbooking program. The program, digital media (downloads), and in-program printing will not be available for download nor purchase after 31 May 2015. With that in mind, you should take these steps NOW.
1) If you want the MDS program, trial (30days free)/purchase/download it. If you have the program, you can continue to use it after 31 May, though there will not be future updates or upgrades. Program discs will be available while supplies last only.
2) If you want any of the available Stampin’ Up! digital images, purchase and download them now. Backup your files as well.
3) If you have purchased any digital images, be sure that you’ve downloaded them. I would download them in MDS format AND in the format for other programs (you get .png files that you can use with digital photo editing software, like Photoshop Elements). This way, in the future, you can still use the images.
Do this by logging into your customer profile and clicking on My Account.
Then click on Downloads to access the Digital Download Manager, which shows you all your purchases. The Digital Download Manager will also be discontinued as of 31 May.
4) If you are currently working on a project in MDS and want to have it printed by Stampin’ Up!, it must be uploaded and ordered as of 31 May. After this date, you can still export your project to be printed by another printer, or print them at home yourself.
5) If you have any other questions, please contact me.
Mar 18, 2015 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! Canada has added a few more items that you can select for free with each $60 merchandise order. Don’t take too long deciding, though, since Sale-a-Bration only lasts for just under two weeks more! Happy Shopping! Click on the image or on the shopping link to go to the online store.
Mar 17, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Still looking for last minute decor for your St. Patrick’s Day party? Check out the Lucky Framable Designer Template – it’s an instant digital download available via the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada online store – just purchase, download & print for less than the cost of a designer coffee! Click on the image to see it in the store.
While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the Weekly Deals – they will “impress” you I think…lots of Textured Impressions Embossing Folders for the taking plus a stamp set and some ribbon! I love how the Mosaic Madness stamp set coordinates with the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder. Click on the image to see all the Weekly Deals.
Happy Shopping!
Mar 16, 2015 | Stampin' Up!
How fun is this set? Each month, Stampin’ Up! has put out a new photopolymer set. I’ve tried to highlight them on the YamStamps Facebook Page, but thought I’d share this one here as well. This set, called Just Kidding, perfectly fits my (some would say sarcastic and warped) sense of humour, so you know it’s on my list of items to order…
In the meantime, it’s Stampers Club today! If you’re interested in a monthly get together and are local to Burlington, ON, please consider joining us. Current Club dates are the 3rd Monday of each month, and there’s an afternoon and evening option. You join for 6 months, place a minimum order and receive hostess benefits once during that 6 month period. If you’re not local to Burlington, there’s also an online club option – commit to placing a minimum order for 6 months in a row, and receive online access to samples, instructions and supply lists for 4 card projects (or via email if you prefer). Contact me for more information or to sign up. Club is a great way to budget out your crafting spending while having a little “me” creative time as well. Not to be too preachy about it, but I do believe that spending time on yourself is so important, especially if you’re taking care of others at work and/or at home!
Tomorrow brings the latest Weekly Deals and I’ll be sure to highlight them here on YamStamps.com so please come back to see them!
Mar 10, 2015 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Time for the next batch of Stampin’ Up! Canada Weekly Deals! First of all, though, some sad news 🙁 Blendabilities have been unavailable to order / on backorder for the past while, and Stampin’ Up! has had to make the difficult decision to discontinue this line at this time. They were having quality control issues – apparently there were an unacceptable amount not passing muster before they left the manufacturer. While I’m sad to see the Blendabilities discontinued, at the same time, I am reassured that the company has taken this step since the product wasn’t meeting their standards. It does give me faith that they believe in producing quality items. In the meantime, I don’t believe that any of my customers at this point in time have any outstanding orders for Blendabilities, and the people in the Thursday Blendabilities class are covered – all the markers arrived before the item codes were turned off and unavailable. For those of you that have Blendabilities, enjoy them, and use them. Don’t let them sit on a shelf!! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
In the meantime to cheer you up, here’s the latest group of deals.
Click on the image or HERE to be taken directly to the Weekly Deals in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. Don’t forget that if you select $60 in merchandise, you get to add in a Sale-a-Bration item! I love how the Wildflower Meadow stamp and Embossing Folder coordinate…so that’s a fave on my list this week!
Mar 9, 2015 | cards, Stampin' Up!
If you’ve checked out my blog and projects, you’ll know that in general, I like quick, easy and clean cards and projects, or things that maybe look difficult but aren’t! This isn’t to say that I don’t make more complicated items or over the top stuff, but because of my nature, it’s better for me to get it “done and dusted” rather than messing around with it for ages (which usually translates to never finished, or wrecked because I did just a little too much tweaking…) So I’ve decided that I’ll try to share on a semi-regular basis “Manic Mondays” (child of the ’80s, can you tell?) – cards that are really fast to copy and create and get out the door.
This quick and easy card features one of Stampin’ Up!’s photopolymer sets – Snuggles and Smooches. I love the scribbly image! Stamp the scribbles, stamp the word and punch out, then add it onto a die cut. A bit of washi tape and a background add finishing touches. You’ll be able to stamp this card in minutes and get it into the mail to brighten someone’s day.
Another new feature I’m trying – please let me know what you think! Below is a clickable visual supply list. Happy Stamping!
Mar 6, 2015 | cards, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
This fun birthday card uses the Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration set Big Day, which you can get for free with each $60 in merchandise order until the end of March. Added some colour with Blendabilities, popped onto a card front and done! I added the images on a layer rather than the card base as Blendabilities will bleed through, and I didn’t like to have that show on the inside of the card. Right now, Stampin’ Up! has stopped the availability of Blendabilities as they work out some issues with the product – so they’re unavailable to order 🙁 however this doesn’t mean that you have to stop colouring! There are many ways that you can colour images – your Stampin’ Write markers, aqua painter or blender pen used with ink refills (or picking up ink from the inside lid of the stamp pad).
If you’d like to squeeze in a party before the end of Sale-a-Bration, contact me ASAP as availability is limited. I’m looking forward to my upcoming classes in the meantime, and off to prep!
Mar 3, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
This week, Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Weekly Deals are focused on packaging – from gift boxes to bags, there’s lots of deals for you to share some goodies with someone special! They can be decorated with stamps or embellishments and filled with sweet treats. Click on the image or here to see the items in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store.
Happy Shopping – and look for the March Newsletter in your inbox this afternoon!
Mar 2, 2015 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
We are into the final stretch of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration – one month left to get freebies when you order your paper crafting supplies! Stampin’ Up! has introduced NEW items that will be available for March only – so if you’re keen on them, you’d better get moving! Check out the new items here. I will be using some of these items this month in the Blendabilities Class and Stampers Club so if you’re registered for one of those events, you’ll get to see them in person!
I apologize for the quiet period on the blog here – I’ve been battling a stubborn cold and it’s left me with little energy reserves – however I think it’s finally on its way out the door (fingers crossed) and I’m looking forward to getting back to my old self again. In the meantime, I have finished up work on this month’s papercrafting projects newsletter so that is set to go out tomorrow at 1pm – watch your inbox for it (or sign up if you haven’t already!!).
Thanks for your patience, and onward and upward!
Feb 24, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
No, not a reference to that 50 Shades movie….a reference to all the ribbon and twine in the offering this week for Stampin’ Up!’s Weekly Deals! Click on the link beside each item to see it in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store – or click here to see all the specials at once. This week, I’ve got my eye on a few things – I don’t think you can EVER go wrong by having a stash of white ribbon of some sort, and I also love the colour blue… so may have to grab both of those this week!
By the way, please leave me some feedback – either by email or in the comments below – to let me know which format you prefer for the Weekly Deals – the individual items like today, or the “at a glance” posts like last week.
