Hello! Hoping this works – I’m posting from the new www.yamstamps.com site. New look, same address! I’ll ask in advance for your patience while I figure out the “behind the scenes” things, and welcome your feedback in the meantime!
I love how Stampin’ Up! sets the themes according to the month of release. My friend used the bride and groom image on their wedding invitations so I love seeing it again here. We embossed the image in silver embossing powder onto metal DVD cases that housed the invites (and a special DVD too!). Here’s the image of the invite…a few years ago now… Click on the image to get a better view. In the meantime, I’m off to finalize details for Stampers Club on Monday – if you’re interested in joining us, contact me for more information or check out the details on the Events page!
It's that time of year again….Stampin' Up! will be releasing its list of retiring stamps and accessories this Wednesday, April 24th. Usually, accessories are available while supplies last, only. Stamps are usually available until the last day for ordering from the current catalogue – in this case, June 3rd. I will let you know if something changes this year.
TIME FOR THE CONTEST!!
Every year, Stampin' Up! retires stamp sets and accessories to make room for fun new product! This year, the stamp set and accessories list will be released on April 24th.
Email me a list of the TEN stamp sets that you believe will be on the Stampin' Up! Retiring List. Act quickly – this contest ends on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6pm. The person with the most correct guesses will win a $20 gift certificate from me to be used during May! EVERY person that enters will receive $5 off their May order of $50 or more.
The fine print: Do NOT include any hostess sets, seasonal catalogue sets or wheels. In the case of a tie, I'll do a random drawing for a winner. Stampin' Up! demonstrators not eligible for this contest. Sorry, this contest only open to Canadian entrants. Gift certificate and discount coupons only good through me. I reserve the right to close the contest if the list gets leaked early!
If you don't have your own copy of the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue handy, click here for the electronic PDF version.
More excitement in May as well – I'm finalizing my date for my annual new catalogue open house which features the always popular rubber garage sale – retired crafting product going at a great price! Keep watching here for the announcement of the date, or subscribe to my newsletter to be sure not to miss it!
If you have been to one of my classes, you may have used these wonderful items on a project. I LOVE Stampin' Up!'s watercolour wonder crayons, but sadly, they've been discontinued. The Brights crayons and the watercolour pencils were on backorder and due to supplier issues, will not be available at all. The Regals, Neutrals and Subtles Watercolour Crayons will only be available while supplies last – so don't delay if you want to get some! Of course, if you order before April 8th, you can also take advantage of FREE shipping anywhere in Canada. Click HERE to shop now…
I always loved being able to colour in images and make washes for backgrounds, especially on watercolour paper. I felt so artistic (even though I did NOT do well at watercolour painting – but with stamping and these babies I could almost pull it off).
Which leaves me with one question….now how will I be able to fake looking artistic??!!!
