Sep 2, 2016 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
During the first few weeks of September, Stampin’ Up! Canada has Special Offers on selected merchandise! You can grab these while supplies last. This is the current list – items will change as of September 8th. If you’d like to place an order, you can click on the image or HERE to shop in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store, or contact me if you need assistance or have questions. Don’t forget to leave a comment on THIS POST for your chance to win a MISTI! (Winner to be drawn Monday, September 5th).
Aug 10, 2016 | cards, specials, Stampin' Up!
This card uses the Thoughtful Branches bundle – which has the Thoughtful Branches photopolymer stamp set and the Beautiful Branches thinlits dies. YamStamps Newsletter Subscribers will have seen some different samples with this bundle in the August newsletter. (If you’re not already subscribed, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a copy of the latest newsletter plus a free video tutorial!). I love the coordination of the stamp set and dies, because I often don’t have the time or patience to fussy cut detailed images. For this card, I did cut the hills by hand (*gasp*). The sentiment is on a framelit from the Tags & Labels framelits die set. I usually find it easiest (and safest?) to put the sentiment on a tag or label and add it to the card front to be sure that it is exactly where I want it (and straight as well!). You also have the flexibility to leave the tag off until you know what sentiment you need for that particular card – making your card stash (and dollar) stretch even further.
Don’t forget that if you purchase the bundle through me, you’ll get a free set of instructions to create 5 different projects! If you want to make it even easier on yourself, purchase a complete kit for $95 and you’ll get precut supplies to create those projects – you supply the ink and adhesive and you’re ready to go. Contact me for more information! Grab the bundle before it goes away – and you know you’ll want something to do once the Olympics are over!!!
Aug 2, 2016 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Hope you had a good long weekend (for those of us who were lucky enough to have one!). We enjoyed good weather and spent a lot of time outside – but here’s a good reason to stay inside for a short while – Stampin’ Up! has a limited time bundle called Thoughtful Branches! This set features images and coordinated framelits with sentiments that cover a variety of occasions and is available as of today, August 2. The Thoughtful Branches bundle (144328) is $66.50 CAD (plus shipping/tax), or you can purchase the Thoughtful Branches photopolymer stamp set (item 143539 $33) and the Beautiful Branches thinlits dies (item 143538 $41) separately. The set is also available in French if you prefer. One of my favourite things about this set is the script font on many of the sentiments. While I try, my hand lettering is never so gorgeous, so I love that there’s a quick and easy way to get that look.
As an extra special feature, if you purchase this bundle through me, you will receive an exclusive set of instructions for 5 projects featuring this bundle for free! You’ll be able to use it to recreate the projects at home, or use them as inspiration for your own takes on the ideas. To make it even easier, I’m offering a class project bundle – for $95 CAD (shipping and taxes included), you will receive the Thoughtful Branches bundle, plus a hardcopy of the instructions and precut cardstock for each card project! You will need to supply the Big Shot, adhesive of your choice and the inks. (Helpful – Precision Base Plate and Die Brush). Please contact me if you’re interested in the class project bundle or if you need additional information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, otherwise click on the image or links to see the items in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. Happy Shopping!
PS a reminder that the YamStamps Monthly Paper Crafting Newsletter is released today at 1pm Eastern – but only to subscribers! Get more information and subscribe here.
Jul 30, 2016 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Last chance to earn free dollars to spend in August! Ending July 31st – earn a $6 coupon code for each $60 in product you order (at one time)! Your best bet is to place your order online through the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada Online Store. You’ll receive your coupon code in an email – save it, then spend it in August! There’s a fun product special coming up next month, too!
Don’t forget that if you want to get access to exclusive crafting projects (not shared here or any social media sites) plus find out about all the special offerings from me and/or Stampin’ Up! Canada, subscribe to my newsletter! The August version will be released on Tuesday, August 2nd – and you can use the sign up box on the site or click here to get a bit more information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Happy Shopping!
Jul 5, 2016 | Announcements, cards, specials, Stampin' Up!
If you placed an order with me in May, consider this your virtual thank you card? These are the cards that were set to be mailed out…and then I got delayed….and then I didn’t mail them because I had heard there might be Canada Post job action starting yesterday….which now sounds like it will happen at the end of the week. So if I had sent them when I first finished everything up we would have been fine. ANYWAY. They are in a little pile here and will be sent promptly once we know what is going on with the postal situation. The cards were inspired by Ilina Crouse who shared this design in a demonstrator group. It uses the Swirly Bird stamp set (and not a bird to be seen on the card LOL) Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies (the set and dies are available as a discounted bundle) and the sentiment is from Watercolour Wings. I used three of the 2016-2018 In Colours – Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo.
So…consider yourself thanked. I’ll be working on my June thank you cards in the meantime and adding them to the pile! Lots of happy mail to come.
Meanwhile, this month, there’s a new special from Stampin’ Up! Until the end of the month, for each $60 in product order (placed at one time), you’ll receive a code that is worth $6 off an order in August! You can take advantage of this by placing an order through my online store or through me via email, phone or in person at an event. I’ll make sure that I have your best email address on your file and you’ll get your code that way. (if you place your order online, it’s part of the process of creating your account). AND if you attended my Open House in June, don’t forget that you have a coupon to spend during JULY through me (contact me directly to redeem) – so even more ways to save! If you have any questions, please be sure to contact me! Otherwise, Happy Shopping!!
Jun 27, 2016 | cards, Manic Monday, specials, Stampin' Up!
I love this simple but effective design! I apologize to purists though, I had to drop the “Y” from the “ROYGBV” format because I didn’t quite have enough room….and yes, I did do some reinking of my ink pads after I did this card and realized that a few of the colours were a little faded – though it helps to show off the punched butterflies a bit more, right? I used the colours Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Night of Navy and Perfect Plum. The “splat” is from Gorgeous Grunge (available in wood mount or clear mount), and the butterflies are punched with the Bitty Butterfly punch. One of the best things about Stampin’ Up! products is that you don’t have to worry if the cardstock and ink will match. If products have the same name, they will coordinate! (no more searching for a red ribbon or ink that’s a little more blue based than orange based so it matches the cardstock you have….you know what I mean!). A little rhinestone bling helps the butterflies stand out a bit more. Easy, quick and effective – a perfect card to make on a Manic Monday!
I copied the design from one of the cards that Shannon West received for her birthday (sorry, cardmaker unknown). The #imbringingbirthdaysback handmade / mailed card movement has been embraced by cardmakers and Stampin’ Up! lovers! This is a great design that could be used for all sorts of occasions – like Thank You Teacher?!
Don’t forget that you only have 3 days left to take advantage of the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit special – get an extra two stamp sets of your choice (above the $165 worth of product you can choose for $135) until June 30! Don’t wait until the evening of June 30….because you don’t have to be a psychic to know that the system is going to get bogged down with everyone rushing to beat the deadline! You can find more information here, or contact me for more information!
