So Exciting! It’s almost time for…. The Twelve Weeks of Christmas!!
Yes, you read that correctly! Starting October 1, YamStamps Subscribers will once again get exclusive access to twelve holiday themed craft project tutorials! If you’re already a subscriber – you’re all set! If you’re not yet subscribed to my weekly craft newsletters, you’ll want to sign up before Wednesday to be sure to receive all the tutorials! (this is in addition to the regular weekly tutorials!)
Each year, as a THANK YOU to YamStamps email newsletter subscribers, I do a 12 week lead up to Christmas. Each week, subscribers get an additional newsletter, featuring an exclusive holiday project tutorial. These tutorials do not appear anywhere else in the YamStamps world – only in the Twelve Weeks newsletters.
Be sure to be subscribed before Wednesday, October 1st to get all twelve projects, because they are each only sent out ONCE.
We start with holiday cards, then gift tutorials and finally wrapping and tag ideas. Each tutorial features a linked supply list and complete step by step instructions along with an image – just as you’ve come to expect, if you’re already subscribed to my weekly YamStamps newsletters! So exciting! I had a hard time picking out which tutorial to lead off with, but I think you’ll love it as much as I do!
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…..for many of us, it reminds us of the hilarious Back to School shopping commercials, but it also means Christmas!
There are lots of seasonal paper crafting products plus lots of products that can be used at any time of year! I participated in a Canadian Demonstrator card swap so Sunday Swap Shares on the YamStamps Facebook Page and on the YamStamps.com Sunday Swaps Page will feature September – December Mini Catalogue products!
On top of the new catalogue, there’s also new Online Exclusive Products (that aren’t featured in a print catalogue) and two new kits. So many options! I’ll tell you about a funny story with the online exclusives in a later post…
Other news: Water Painters are BACK! They were unavailable to order for quite a while, but Stampin’ Up! has found a new manufacturer so they are available once again. One of my favourite “hacks” with water painters – use them to seal your mailing envelopes closed! No licking envelope flaps and risking paper cuts!
Also…
Stampin’ Up! is going to stop selling red rubber stamps?!!
Now before you go running for the hills, I will clarify!! Stampin’ Up! will stop selling red rubber cling mount stamps – but WILL continue to offer photopolymer (clear) stamps. Have no fear! We will live to stamp another day! In all seriousness, the company was having increasing difficulties sourcing quality raw materials to make the red rubber cling stamps, so made the decision to switch production to only photopolymer stamps. The September-December Mini Catalogue will be the last Mini to feature red rubber stamps, and those sets from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue that are in red rubber cling mount will be available while supplies last, but will definitely retire at the end of the sales period.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Well, if you see a stamp set that is cling mount, you’ll probably want to be sure to purchase it – because it will NOT carry over.
New streamlined packaging is being introduced. The DVD type containers will be phased out, and replaced with new photopolymer envelopes (similar to the ones that the dies currently come in). Both the stamps and the dies will transition to the new size photopolymer envelopes – and they will all be the same size! I’m looking forward to being able to store more product in a smaller space!!!
ALSO RETIRING…
Stampin’ Write Markers. With the switch to all photopolymer stamps, and with the success of the alcohol based Stampin’ Blends markers, Stampin’ Up! has decided to stop production of the water/dye-ink based markers. You’ll find them in the Last Chance category in the online store, and available while supplies last. I am sad to see them go! I love using them for direct to (rubber) stamp techniques, and I like writing with them, and love the colour coordination with SU colours. I will be hanging on to my collection to continue to use with the red rubber stamps in my collection – plus I like to use them in my journal!
So September is being true to itself – introducing some changes but bringing excitement for all that is to come! If you want to keep up to date with the latest Stampin’ Up! news and get tutorials right to your inbox, plus get access to an exclusive tutorial when you sign up, be sure to subscribe to the YamStamps Newsletter! Next edition is out on Tuesday!
A downloadable pdf with step by step tutorials for three different inked embossing folder techniques, plus I’m throwing in fifty tips for using your Embossing Folders! On sale December 26-28 ONLY, it’s a limited time special item – for just $9.99CAD, and the download is available as soon as your purchase is completed.
This is one of the step by step tutorials you’ll get:
I love the look of this! If you don’t recognize the products I used, it’s because they’re from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalogue! The Quick Sheet Tutorials include a supply list, plus step by step instructions. You aren’t limited to the supplies in the list – you can use the techniques with whatever embossing folder you might have in your craft room.
Stampin’ Up! has released the retiring lists for April 2024!
Happy first day of spring! So of course, around here it’s cold and snowy/rainy….because last week it was in the double digits for temperature… Anyway – here are the Retiring Lists for April 2024 – separate lists for the Annual Catalogue and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue. There is a “last chance” sale happening IN APRIL for the Mini Catalogue- starting on the 9th. Strategy: mark your list with the items you want to grab before they retire…. if they are going on sale – shop on 9 April. If they aren’t, shop now in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store – https://yamstamps.com/shop is the shortcut! All items are available while supplies last! Also: PDF versions tend to have super small print…
Selected retiring product from the September-December Mini Catalogue will be on sale!
As suggested by the name, the September-December Mini Catalogue will be ending soon….and Stampin’ Up! has released the list of retiring products, plus a sale on selected retiring products starting at 12am Mountain Time, Tuesday 21 November!
There is also a list of products that will be carried over and still available for purchase. Some of the items will be available as an online product (so not appearing in a printed publication) while others may return in a future Annual Catalogue or Mini Catalogue.
Once Tuesday comes, you can shop in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store – shortcut is YamStamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or need assistance placing your order. If you’re messaging me, you don’t have to wait until Tuesday – message me as soon as possible so that I can get your order ready and submitted as soon as I’m able! The sale starts at 12am Mountain Time (2am Eastern), and I’ll do my best to submit as soon as possible. As always with “while supplies last” items, there’s the chance that things may sell out – so don’t hesitate!
Remember – this is ANNUAL Catalogue product (not September-December Mini Catalogue). When you go to the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store during the sales period, the discount will automatically be applied when you add any sales product to your order – this includes a Demonstrator Starter Kit Order!
It’s a fantastic opportunity to replenish your stash with these core consumables. You can shop online during the sale, or if you’d like assistance placing your order, you can email me and I’ll place the order for you.
I will have a group order going in, so if you are able to do porch pickup in Burlington ON and have a smaller order, email me and I’ll add it so that everyone gets 11% shipping.
