May 3, 2014 | scrapbooking, Stampin' Up!
I’m in the process of playing with my new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products! This is my first almost completed page…and as you can see by some of the smaller, slightly askew photos, I haven’t stuck anything down yet…but I think that’s part of what I like about this system so far. If you are following me on Instagram you will have seen the “before” version of this page, where I basically was just putting all the different components into the pockets to get a combination that I liked or found inspiring. In this version of the page, I’ve included some photos that I printed myself (so obviously need to work on the sizing of the photos when I print them if I want them to fill the whole pocket). I still have a spot for journalling, I have a spot that is just fun, and I have lots of shots. The die cut “life is an adventure” is backed with another small card to make the words colourful. All the Stampin’ Up! Project Life pieces are double sided (except for the die cuts…) so when you flip your page over, there’s something else to look at.
So to finish this page off, I’ll add some journalling, and may or may not stick those smaller photos permanently onto their mats. For future, I might just get regular sized photos and use my Project Life Framelits to die cut them to exactly the right size. Stampin’ Up!’s Project Life products are also available as digital downloads, so I’ll be able to create a totally digital layout or print extras of my favourite cards.
May 2, 2014 | Stampin' Up!, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Semi-regularly, I’ll post a Frugal Friday idea. Today’s idea helps you to get more life out of those icky, old glue sticks. You know, the ones you didn’t quite get the cap on correctly, or haven’t used in ages so the glue dries up into a hard, yellowy lump. Not sure what I’m talking about? Check out my video to see!! LOL. Don’t forget if you’d like to stock up on more glue sticks, they’re only available while supplies last…
This Tool Tip was shot on my iphone…so at one point things aren’t quite perfectly framed….but you’ll still get the idea! The video is embedded below, if you can’t see it, click here to go to the video on the YamStamps Youtube channel.
Apr 30, 2014 | Big Shot, cards, rubber stamping, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up!’s Daydream Medallions is a set that I have had in my collection for a little while now, and I should have been using it more often!! LOL. This card uses the stamp set and the coordinating Floral Frames Framelits Dies for the Big Shot, so creating this medallion effect is EASY (especially with the Magnetic Platform)!!! Stamp, die cut, layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Vintage Faceted Designer Button to the centre of the top medallion as well. Obviously, this is a special card that’s appropriate for hand delivered options. If you wanted to mail it, you would want to put it into a padded envelope, or use SNAIL vs the Dimensionals to make it flatter. This could be a great Mother’s Day card!
OK I’m off to ensure that my house looks entirely unlived in (aka ready for showing as it’s up for sale!! LOL). Living like this has put a bit of a crimp in my crafting time – as I am a bit of a messy crafter so I’m fearful of getting going on something and then having to clean it up quickly! However, I am actually learning to craft a bit more neatly, and perfecting the “clean as you go” crafting way….
Apr 29, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
This week’s deals – note that a number of them are also on the Retiring List, so you will want to act quickly on these items because quantities are limited! My favourites? I think the talking tags are so much fun….and the digital download of Downtown Grunge is absolutely one of my favourite templates to use. Click on the link at the beginning of this post to see all the items in the online store, or on the link beside each item to go to that particular product. Happy Shopping! Please contact me if you have any questions, or need help placing your online order.
Apr 22, 2014 | Announcements, Retired List, specials, Stampin' Up!
Yes, there are still Weekly Deals available – many of the items are also on the retired list, so take advantage of the extra savings….plus free shipping until April 25th, so what are you waiting for??!!
Re: Retired List – if you check in my online store HERE you will be able to see if the set or accessory you want is still available (if it doesn’t show up, it’s sold out…)
Apr 21, 2014 | Announcements, Retired List, Stampin' Up!
Goodbye…. Stampin’ Up!’s Retired List is here. To make this a little easier, though, Stampin’ Up! is also saying “goodbye” to shipping costs for April 21-25!! That’s right, NO SHIPPING costs – so shop to your heart’s content, and if you forget something, throw in another order without worrying about the shipping being added on again 🙂 DON’T FORGET THIS YEAR THAT EVERYTHING IS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. (Stamp sets AND accessories – this is a change from previous years). So get them while you can!
So – here are the lists:
RETIRING STAMP SETS (.PDF VERSION)
RETIRING STAMP SETS (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE) OR link to download list already sorted by catalogue page number
RETIRING ACCESSORIES (.PDF VERSION)
RETIRING ACCESSORIES (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE)
If you’re on my mailing list, you’ll also get a copy in your inbox, for your convenience, plus the name of the winner of my Retired List contest!
If you have any questions, or need help placing your order, please feel free to contact me.
Apr 18, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Go!! Free Shipping!
April 21 – 25 NO SHIPPING COSTS! Stampin’ Up!’s Retired List is also being released on the 21st, so it’s a big day. This is a great chance for you to grab those retiring items while you can. We know that everything on the Retired List this year is while supplies last only – and the best way to increase your chances of getting those items is to place your order ASAP. Usually, shipping costs are $9.95 or 10% of merchandise total (whichever is higher), anywhere in Canada, but April 21-25 it will be $0!!
SO….here’s what to do!
1) Start your list of things you’ve been on the fence about ordering; be sure to write down the ITEM CODE. Stampin’ Up! online catalogues are here.
2) Bookmark this link: YAMSTAMPS ONLINE SHOPING
3) During April 21 – 25 go to that link, enter the item codes and add them to your shopping cart
4) Checkout! Your goodies will arrive via UPS right to your door!
That’s it!
If you have any questions or need help placing your order, please feel free to contact me. I will also be placing an order during that time period, so if you are in the Burlington area, I can include your items in that order as well – however, if you’re nervous about missing out on a retired product, your best route is to place your order yourself.
Don’t forget – the Retiring List contest is on NOW – but entries close as of TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT Eastern Time!!!
Apr 16, 2014 | Announcements, Retired List
Stampin’ Up!’s Retired List will be released April 21st – so it’s time for my 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 Saturday, April 19th at midnight. DO NOT include wheels, 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! In the event of a tie, a random draw will take place.
3) Everyone who enters will receive a $5 gift certificate.
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.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW – Stampin’ Up! has told us this year that ALL items on the retired list will be while supplies last ONLY. That includes stamp sets this time!! So – if you don’t want to take any chances, order your faves NOW – and more importantly – stock up on In Colour Refills and products BEFORE April 21st to be sure to get them.
Please contact me if you need assistance or you can shop online 24/7 anywhere in Canada HERE.
Oh…and you may have heard about new Stampin’ Up! products available May 1st…to customers. We lucky demonstrators get to preorder PROJECT LIFE by STAMPIN’ UP! products April 21st hehehehehe. Contact me if you realize that NOW is a very good time to become a demonstrator!! LOL.
Apr 15, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Here’s this week’s deals from Stampin’ Up! Looks like a great time to stock up on the Anywhere Glue Sticks!! I love that they’re rectangular and have straight edges so you can get right into the corners of things you’re adhering. ALSO – a good time to stock up on any In Colour Items 2012-2014 – if you order them now, you’re guaranteed to get them. If you wait until they are on the Retired List (coming out April 21st), they are available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Also – my extremely savvy technical skills meant that my newsletter subscribers got the jump on a contest I’m running which ends this week….details were to go out at 1pm Eastern time, but actually went out at 1am instead!! Oops! I will be resending to new subscribers at 1pm today, so be sure to be subscribed to get more time to get your entry together!! You’ll also get a free craft tutorial when you subscribe – what have you got to lose?!
In the meantime – here’s the items, and click on the image to be taken to my online Stampin’ Up! Canada store, where you can shop online and have your items shipped directly to your door, anywhere in Canada!
Apr 8, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are this week’s deals from Stampin’ Up! Canada – get them while they’re available! Never a bad thing to stock up on essential accents – glimmer brads, twine and ribbon, but I’ve got my eye on the Secret Garden framelits (yes, there is a set of framelits that I haven’t yet purchased….believe it or not!)
In the meantime, I’m sitting here in my pristine home, afraid to touch anything or start creating too much (because I’m a bit of a messy crafter)…since my house is up for sale. Fingers crossed for a quick sale, because it’s just unrealistic to live like this!!! LOL.
Happy Shopping! Please let me know if you have any questions, or need a hand with your shopping cart.
I’m in the process of playing with my new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products! This is my first almost completed page…and as you can see by some of the smaller, slightly askew photos, I haven’t stuck anything down yet…but I think that’s part of what I like about this system so far. If you are following me on Instagram you will have seen the “before” version of this page, where I basically was just putting all the different components into the pockets to get a combination that I liked or found inspiring. In this version of the page, I’ve included some photos that I printed myself (so obviously need to work on the sizing of the photos when I print them if I want them to fill the whole pocket). I still have a spot for journalling, I have a spot that is just fun, and I have lots of shots. The die cut “life is an adventure” is backed with another small card to make the words colourful. All the Stampin’ Up! Project Life pieces are double sided (except for the die cuts…) so when you flip your page over, there’s something else to look at.
