Nov 24, 2016 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up!’s new Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder is fantastic! It gives such a defined look, with a real 3D effect. If you spritz water onto cardstock before you use this folder, it tends to let the cardstock mold more easily rather than crack or tear. The folder is so thick that you actually only use one plastic cutting plate with it in the Big Shot! No bottom plate is needed (because for one thing, it won’t fit!) The set Twinkle Trees is a great seasonal set, but it can also be used for non-seasonal cards, like the Bokeh card I shared with you before. That same main image is featured here with the sweater, for a cosy fall or winter card that you could send to a friend.
On that note….(what a smooth transition, eh?) Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and family. I hope that you are able to enjoy a great meal with family and/or friends (aka “chosen family”). Happy Thursday to everyone else (haha). Don’t forget that the Online Extravanganza continues! Grab a deal while they last and check out the 24 flash sale on November 28th!
Nov 21, 2016 | Announcements, Stampin' Up!
For 24 hours only or while supplies last, you can grab these items at deep discounts. Click on the image to visit the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! store to place your online order. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I’ll do my best to respond asap, but I am going to have intermittent internet access this week.
Nov 16, 2016 | cards, Christmas, Stampin' Up!, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Thank you for your messages of support for my appearance yesterday on Morning Live! As always, it was a lot of fun. If you weren’t able to catch it, I’ve included the video below, or you could catch it at the YamStamps YouTube Channel or on the CHCH site. I made a collage of the projects I had on air (sometimes you can’t always see them in the shots. Most of them survived fairly unscathed, and I did leave Annette’s “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree as is.
I’m looking forward to the washi tape Christmas Card Classes this week. Don’t forget that there’s still a chance to get in on classes – the December Monthly Card Class is Wednesday, December 7th at 1pm or 7pm. It will feature a variety of cards, including one holiday specific card. On December 14th, it’s the Tin of Tags class – you’ll receive a full Tin of Tags kit, and I will supply the inks and stamps necessary to complete all the tags. You’ll end up with a cute tin with beautiful gift tags – a great hostess gift, or a great way to decorate the gifts you’ll be giving. See the YamStamps Events page for more information and registration links. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
In the meantime….for your viewing pleasure, here’s the video! Thanks as always to everyone at Morning Live. They are so professional and welcoming, and the makeup artist made me glam!
Nov 14, 2016 | cards, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
Remember the Cookie Cutter Christmas Card I shared a while back? This is a variation on the theme – using the same Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle! I love how the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch is used “upside down” to cut out the reindeer from the Cookie Cutter Christmas set. A little glitz with the Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on the antlers never hurts, either! Did you notice the fun stitched detail on the squares? That’s done with the Stitched Shape Framelits Dies! They’re coming in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue, but you can get them in advance starting this month. (**EDITED – THE FRAMELITS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER NOVEMBER…but the stamp sets that are 25% off as part of this promotion will be on special only until the end of November**). I love how they dress up an ordinary shape a little bit. There’s circles, ovals and squares – 12 framelits in all, that coordinate with the existing layering Circles, Squares and Ovals, so you can mix and match as you wish.
I’m in a holiday prep mode – tomorrow, tune in to CHCH TV’s Morning Live show – I’m scheduled to be on air around 840AM sharing holiday cards and projects featuring washi tape! (It’s also the main product we’re using in the Christmas Card Classes this week!). Wish me luck. I enjoy these appearances, and everyone at the show is wonderful, but I do still get a bit of “stage fright”. My biggest worry is that I’ll run out of things to show or talk about. (I know, if you’ve met me in person, you’re probably snickering right now). I’ll see if I can get footage to share here later.
This week marks Week 7 of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Project Mailings – it will be out Wednesday, November 16th around 1pm Eastern to YamStamps subscribers, and this week was one of my favourites. Easy but impressive – my kind of project!! Sign up here or use the box at the top right of the blog, and thank you for being a subscriber!
Nov 7, 2016 | Business Opportunity, Events, Stampin' Up!
This past weekend, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators around the world gathered in various locations to learn, be inspired and have fun! Five of my demonstrator group (we are named the “Eh” Team!) members joined me in Ottawa, ON where we attended the On Stage event on Saturday. On Friday evening, I also attended a smaller leadership event called Centre Stage, where we also learned, were inspired and had fun, in a more intimate dinner meeting setting. I was actually a little worried about making it in time as my flight was cancelled at the last minute – however I did manage to make it in plenty of time.
At our Centre Stage dinner table (Kim photobombing LOL); and our table, with Carrie from the Canadian Stampin’ Up! office – Nancy, Kim, Jacinthe, Carrie, me, Jenn and Sofi.
I brought sparkly lanyards for each of my attending team members, but I realize you can’t see the bling in the above photo! I got a lovely number of ribbons to attach to my name tag as well. It was a good business year for me – thank you to all of my customers and team members! It’s great to be able to celebrate with friends.
Members of the “Eh” Team who were able to make it to Ottawa for the On Stage event! Gail, me, Mary, Karen, Kim and Leanne at the end of the day (which is why we look a little tired?!). We were too busy stamping, swapping and socializing to get a pic before then! We got lots of prizes and goodies, plus the upcoming Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogues! This is what I can show you so far of all that….
Sorry! We are under a gag order right now! (That’s Scott Nielsen, Stampin’ Up!’s CFO who hosted our Ottawa event). However, you can look forward to seeing lots of the new product very soon. The next seasonal catalogues and Sale-a-Bration will be in effect in January 2017. I’m working on my mailing list right now – if you’ve placed an order with me in the last year, I will automatically you the Occasions & Sale-a-Brations catalogues when they are available. If you are interested in getting them, and not sure if you automatically qualify for a free one from me, please fill out this form so I can get in touch with you and get you copies! If you absolutely can’t wait and need to see things NOW plus want to get in on the merchandise preorder, join my demonstrator group! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment below.
Nov 1, 2016 | Announcements, Big Shot, specials, Stampin' Up!
Starting today, Stampin’ Up! is offering the chance to pick up the new Stitched Shapes Framelits! These will be in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue, but you don’t have to wait until June to get them – they’re available for this month ONLY. As well, there are selected stamp sets on sale for 25% off that coordinate with the sizes of the shapes, but because these framelits feature ovals, circles and squares, they’re really quite suitable for a number of existing Stampin’ Up! sets.
List of Available Items in this Promotion:
I have included links to the items in the above table so that you can see them in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. You can take advantage of these deals by placing your order online before November 30, or by contacting me if you need assistance placing your order, or have any questions. Happy Shopping!
