Sep 6, 2017 | Paper Pumpkin, specials, Stampin' Up!
A reminder that you only have a few days left to take advantage of this special for new subscribers to Paper Pumpkin! Go HERE and enter the code HALFOFF0917 to get September’s kit for half price! A hint about what’s coming in the fall kit – check out the die cut leaves on the sales image above…rumour has it that it’s a sneak peek at what is in the September Paper Pumpkin! If you want more information about the Paper Pumpkin program, you can go here to check out some FAQ. From that page, f you want to get in on the promotion, be sure to click the MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION button (the one on the left of the page) – as prepaid subscriptions aren’t eligible for the promotion. (Hint – purchase the monthly subscription now, then consider purchasing a prepaid subscription for October onwards!).
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Aug 11, 2017 | Paper Pumpkin, specials
Stampin’ Up! is running a limited time crafting subscription kit sale! Paper Pumpkin is 50% off for new subscribers until September 10th with the code HALFOFF0917 . Paper Pumpkin is delivered directly to your door, and is a complete mini crafting kit to create that month’s project. In the past, kits have featured cards, 3D items such as a frame or mini wreath, tags and cute packaging ideas. Each kit contains stamps, paper products, accessories, ink spots or colouring tools and usually glue dots or some adhesive. All you need to supply is a few moments of your time! (oh, and since your first kit is coming in September, with the children going back to school you may have a chance at a couple of minutes to yourself?!)
I love these kits for traveling, and know that some subscribers have used them with younger family members. It’s a fun way to craft together, and not worry about protecting your crafting supplies, since it’s an all in one. I created an info page here.
So if you’ve haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin yet, now is a great time – this crafting subscription kit is on sale! Click here to start.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Aug 1, 2017 | cards, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, specials, Stampin' Up!
Last month, you could get the Carols of Christmas set (clear or wood) for free as part of a bonus kit of product with your starter kit. Now available for purchase, you can also get it as part of the Carols of Christmas Bundle with a great set of dies called Card Front Builders. Bundle is available with clear or wood options. There’s also a clear mount french version of the set, available as part of a bundle as well. The cardfront builders framelits will be useful year round – not just for holiday cards!
I think you can count on seeing this bundle being used for one of the cards in this month’s Christmas card class, which happens on Thursday, August 17th at 7pm. The featured product for the August class is ribbon – specificially the gold and silver edged ribbons. If you register for the Basic+ option, you’ll receive 1/2 roll of each of these ribbons at class. See the YamStamps Events page for other upcoming classes and more information.
The YamStamps August Paper Crafting Project Newsletter goes out later today to subscribers, and features a couple of projects using the Daisy Delight Bundle. The Daisy Punch has been SO popular that it’s ended up on backorder a couple of times already – but it’s available for purchase today – so grab it while you can! Don’t forget to use your coupon code from July’s Bonus Days to get $6 off! Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance placing your order.
Jul 26, 2017 | cards, Christmas, specials, Stampin' Up!
Believe it or not, I’ve already held two Handmade Christmas Card classes already this summer – this is a card we made at the last class. Clean and simple design, blinged up with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (which apparently is hard for me to photograph…). Navy and white is a classic colour combination, and goes well with a clean layout, I think. Stampin’ Up!’s Carols of Christmas is the featured stamp set, and if you purchase a starter kit in July you will receive this set for FREE in the bonus Essentials Kit that includes some great tools for papercrafting (all in all a $94 value). This is on top of the value already packed into your choice of $165 worth of product for $135 and necessary business supplies to get you started! More information here. Start selecting your product here.
Your other option is to wait until August, and this set will be available for purchase in either wood mount or clear mount, or in a bundle with the coordinating Card Front Builder Dies. I’ll be posting a link to those items in my online store in August. If you purchased $60 in product in July, you’ll also have that coupon code to use in August – so it’s a great time to get your supplies for YOUR handmade Christmas card!
A hint on this card – when I made this prototype, I ended up lining up the first set of ornaments a little too far to the left, so when I stamped the second set, I ended up with a gap at the right side of the words (under the S…) – so everyone in the class was advised to start their ornaments a bit further towards the centre. I saved this handmade Christmas card by cleaning the stamp, then colouring in just one of the ornaments with the brush end of a Night of Navy Stampin’ Write marker. This way, I was able to stamp a single ornament at the right side so I didn’t have a funny gap.
Some class attendees already have EIGHT handmade Christmas cards in their stash….no pressure or anything….haha! If you’re not quite ready for Christmas cards, consider attending the Monthly Card Class instead. We do 4 different cards, for various occasions, and all required supplies are included in your $20 class fee. First Wednesday of each month – check the YamStamps Events page for upcoming dates. If you DO want to make a handmade Christmas card….or 4….the next Christmas card class is August 17th, a Thursday evening at 7pm. You have the option of the Basic Class Fee – $20 for all supplies to create that evening’s cards, or the Basic+ Class Fee, which includes all the supplies PLUS the featured product for that class. The July class featured the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on all the projects. The August class will feature the new Silver and Gold Edged Ribbon – participants who choose the Basic+ option will receive half a roll of each product that evening, in addition to the class supplies required. You can contact me to register.
In other news….not sure if you saw it on my Instagram feed or the YamStamps Facebook page, but I road tripped to St Thomas this past weekend! I did a class for Jenny and her friends, which was a lot of fun, and Jenny decided to take advantage of the July special and purchase the starter kit as well – so she’s now part of my demonstrator group known as the “Eh” Team! So fun! More fun on the way home – I drove across town to check out the Jumbo statue, as advised by everyone at the class! St Thomas is the city of trains – in fact, the last time I was in the area was for the Day Out with Thomas (as in Thomas the Tank Engine) a number of years ago with my son (who is now 17….so you can imagine it’s been a while). Anyway. The life sized Jumbo statue is in place to memorialize the real life Jumbo the elephant from the P.T. Barnum circus, who was sadly struck & killled by a train while in St Thomas. He really was a huge elephant! It was a little detour before I headed safely home again. I realize I need to work on my selfie skills a little more….but here’s the proof, as I squinted into the sun to get the shot…
I was also hurrying to get the photo before the other visitors were in my shot! I don’t often travel this far to do a class, but I do enjoy getting out to meet new people at events like this if time and schedule permit. That is definitely one of the best perks of this “job”. I’m looking forward to more travel – to Stampin’ Up!’s On Stage event in Salt Lake City for one, where I’ll be joined by quite a few of my “Eh” Team members this fall! If I play my (greeting?!) cards right, I will be able to earn a gift card for travel as well! In the meantime, I’m off to come up with some creations for August’s class. Hope to see you there!
Jun 30, 2017 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! Canada is offering some specials to kick off summer! First things first – this special is ONLY GOOD TODAY, June 30th – new subscribers can get 75% off their first Paper Pumpkin kit! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly paper crafting kit that comes to your door! Each month brings the orange box with complete supplies and instructions to make a project. They’re perfect for taking to the cottage, on trips, or for the budding crafter in your life – and it’s a great time to try it out! Click on the image or HERE to start your month to month subscription and get your first kit for $7! Get more information on Paper Pumpkin here.
Next up….
Starting tomorrow – after celebrating Canada Day, you can celebrate Christmas?! Stampin’ Up! is offering a FREE essentials kit with your Starter Kit purchase! You’ll get 2 clear blocks (size D), Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL adhesive and a Bone Folder – PLUS a brand new Christmas stamp set called Carols of Christmas!
This is on top of the $165 in product that you get to choose, plus the basic business supplies (catalogues, order forms etc) that will let you run your business as you wish. The starter kit costs only $135 – no shipping, and if you’re in a province that has a blended tax rate, no taxes! Join my group of demonstrators and grab your starter kit here – or check out more information about being part of my demonstrator group here.
LAST but not least – you’ll get a bonus just for placing a qualifying order!
Shop in July, get a bonus to shop in August! For each $60 in product (before shipping/taxes), you’ll get a $6 coupon to spend in August! Pretty self explanatory I think….you can click on the image or here to shop 24/7 in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store and have it shipped to your home! If you are in Quebec or would like more assistance in placing your order, you can pick out your items and then contact me with your order – I will place it for you and have it shipped to you.
REMEMBER – THE PAPER PUMPKIN SPECIAL IS ON TODAY – FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH. THE BONUS DAYS AND CHRISTMAS IN JULY START TOMORROW!
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
May 19, 2017 | cards, specials, Stampin' Up!
During the month of May, you can order Eastern Palace Suite products in a bundle before they are released in the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue! I used the products to create this easy die cut card. I love how detailed and intricate it is….and how easy it was to create! The circular die cut shape is one die, and the flower and petal cut outs are two nesting dies that you can run through the Big Shot at one time. The little petal flourishes around the border of the die cut are created using stamps – but because they coordinate with the backing cardstock, a lot of people think it’s a part of the die cut detail! Thank you, Stampin’ Up! coordinating inks and cardstock!
These products are available in two options – the Eastern Palace Starter Bundle and the Eastern Palace Premier Bundle. To recreate this card, you’ll need the Premier Bundle, which contains the Eastern Medallions Framelits Dies. I chose to use Rich Razzleberry and Bermuda Bay cardstocks & inks – which are similar to the new In Colours included in the kits – Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide – only because of the numbers I had to prep (and didn’t have enough cardstock at the time to cover all I needed for classes!). So – 2 passes of the Big Shot with 3 dies, a bit of stamping and you have an easy die cut card!
I did a fancier variation of this design for a swap I participated in, so will share that version a little later as well. Just FYI – if you’re interested in the bundles, you can order them as part of your Starter Kit…plus still have room for a little more product! The Eastern Palace Flyer is here. If you want to create your own easy die cut card, just be aware that the bundles are available during May, but are NOT featured in the new catalogue – there is a bundle of the stamps and dies, and then all the individual products….so to make the easy die cut card….easier….consider grabbing a bundle! You can check out the Eastern Palace products in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store here. As always – please contact me if you have any questions.
