Craft Room Old vs. New

Well here it is!  I have been updating my Craft room this past month and although I still have some work to do I thought I would share my progress.  I wanted to post a project today but I never got any real work done so this is it!  I still have to paint behind the bookshelves and I have no before or after photos of that side. 

I did these photos up on MDS.    Let me know what you think ...

Stampin' Up! Blogs bring Ispiration

I get a lot of my clients asking me where I get these great ideas from, well to tell the truth a lot of my ideas come from other wonderful Stampin UP Demos.  Below is just a small sample of this great talant.   The list was created by Sherrill Graff at Late Night Stampers.  For some great Ideas and inspiration check em' out!   Happy Surfing!

• Libby Dyson
• Sara
• Georgia Smith
• Mary Ann Reiner
• Heidi Sorg
• Twila Davis
• http://stampalittlelonger.blogspot.com/
• Terri Antoniw
• Carolyn Dobie
• Lisa Bowell
• Dawn Hoffman
• Cindee Wilkinson
• Marie Shaughnessy
• Cynthia Mundie
• Cindy Elam
• Kylie Clemmence
• Dixie Finn
• Cindy Waldroff
• France Hannon
• Julie Arvin
• Bev Farmer
• Kivonne Tucker
• Bev Gomez
• Elin Kovash
• Judith Oveson
• Kathy Thisted
• Trish Cortez
• Teri Brown
• Deborah Smart
• Phyllis Strickland
• CarrollAnn Davis
• Rhonda Nelson
• Traci Tracy
• Dale Morin
• Penny Hanuszak
• Valerie Sabarese
• Penny Silva
• Michelle Montague
• Sara Bracht
• Shallon Vickers
• Janet Yates
• Susie Reno
• Maria Matonti
• Robin Feicht
• Stacy Royster
• Patti
• Laurie
• Tanya
• Patty
• Kristi
• Sherrill
• Jayne
• Tiffany
• Laura
• Angela
• Penny
• Belinda
• Karen
• Christine
• Tina
• Kari
• Connie
• Patty
• Sandy
• Katie
• kimberly
• mary
• Sandi
• Angela
• Leonie
• mom of twins
• Shannon
• lillian
• mary
• Deborah Smart
• Sherrill Graff
• Tina Davis
• Brenda Rigby Riehle
• Yvette Ashe
• Lydia Jimenez
• Brittny Smith
• Brenda Hugar
• Laura Ann Avera
• Jacqueline Nimrichter
• Kathryne Knowles
• Kris Sobolik
• Robbie Rubala
• Penny Silva
• Maria Vanderform
• Connie Babbert
• LeAnne Pugliese
• Linda Heller
• Angela Khan
• Mary Brown
• Sandi MacIver
• Shelly Peck
• Terry Montgomery
• Vickie Cobler
• Elaine Wright
• Cristy Butzen
• Carri McMullen
• Carolyn Bennett
• Susan Carlson
• Heidi Weaver
• DeAnna Passmore
• Jackie Watson
• Kimberly Sudol
• Jennifer Ward
• Kathy Thisted

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Accessories Retired List - While Supplies Last!

Ok today is the day the Retired Accessories from the 2011-2012 Catalogue are posted.  These items are only available while supplies last! I will be placing an order on April 28 for anyone who wants to order from the retired Stamp set List or this list please let me know as soon as possible and don't forget the "Summer Smooches" April Special (see below) is ending soon.   Anyone who places and order with me in April or May will receive a free 2012/2013 Catalogue in June!




The Accessories list is long and please when you see it do not panic (my heart almost stopped) there are a lot of papers and ink pads (in fact all of the classic pads) but this is due to the fact that they are coming out with a new foam design!  See the notes below to explain why the list is so long ..

Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in colour collections will continue to be offered)

12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered

12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colours and colour collections

I can organize paper shares for any of the 12x12 that you may want to order as well so please email me at janetyates@shaw.ca

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Last Week for Summer Smooches Special

Did you know that the Decor Stencil will only be available for one more week and then it is GONE!  While the other items will be in the new Catalogue you will be unable to order them until June1.  Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in ordering any of these products and remember anyone who places an order with me in April or May will get the new Catalogue for FREE!



 LAST WEEK TO ORDER THESE ...



Designer Buttons OUT OF STOCK!



Decor Stencil

To place and order Email me at janetyates@shaw.ca or go to my Stampin Up website to order online.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

    

Super Excited!!! I Made the Cut.

I am Super Excited that the Paper Players choose my set of 3x3 Easy Events Cards as one of their Cut Above selections!   I love doing challenges because they are just that, a Challenge! I have to be pushed outside my comfort zone sometimes and I truly enjoy looking at all of the other cards entered in the Challenges.  They are very inspiring.   I have never entered a challenge thinking about the winner but of course who would not want to win!   The Cut Above is the section where each of the Paper Players Team picks one card that they like and Lesley picked my little 3x3 Card set!  It was a wonderful surprise, Thanks Lesley!

 

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

 

Paper Players Challenge - Watercolours

I found another challenge to play along with.  This week the Paper Players had a challenge using watercolours.  This is a real challenge for me. I never use watercolours, I am always forgetting to go there.  I love my markers and chalks but I think after this challenge, watercolours may appear more in my cards.  It was so much fun.   I have been on a bit of a 3x3 kick lately and last year at the SU convention I got a set call Easy Events.  I thought this set has the perfect images for water colouring.  Let me know what you think.  

Check out the Paper Players website for the rules and for some wonderful inspiration. 

Thanks for looking.  Have a great day

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Retired List ... See it today!

April 15 2012, 100 years ago the Titanic sank and 40 years ago my lovely Husband was born.  So RIP to those lost on the Titanic and Happy Birthday to my Husband Jeff. 

Now on to the Retired List, posted today by Stampin Up.  There is a LOT of stamp sets on there and this will be your last chance to own them.  If you see something you have been thinking about getting but putting it off be sure to call me, email me or head to my online store! 



Here are a few I am going to miss ...



Dasher

Extreme Elements   

Fox and Friends

Baroque Motifs

   
          

Don't forget in just 10 days the Retired list for the accessories and Definitely Decorative Retired List will be out.   This list will be first come first serve to keep an eye out for my post!

One more note... I am redoing my Craft Room and hopefully soon I will be able to post a before and after photo spread!  My Daughter calls the room a Sunset with a window in it...For a preview check out my Facebook Page.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Button Buddies - Happy Birthday

When I first started buying Stampin Up products I went straight for the Regals Collection of Colours.  I love the colours and in my house they are on my walls and in my furniture but in card making and crafting I find I am using more and more brights!  The new Summer Smooches DSP is a great example of how fun the Brights Collection can be.   Below is a card I made a while ago using the most wonderful stamp set "Button Buddies" 

If you are looking for an all purpose stamp set that is fun for everyone;  Adults and Kids, Birthday, Sympathy, Thank you cards, Scrapbook pages and so much more...

122735 – Wood Mount $36.95 CAD122737 – Clear Mount $26.95 CAD

Have a great weekend.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Clearance Rack -- New Items Added!

Happy Tuesday everyone, hope you had a wonderful Easter Weekend.  Well Stampin Up has given us one reason to be happy to start the week .. New items are on the Clearance rack!!  You can order through my Stampin Up Website or email me at janetyates@shaw.ca.  There is some wonderful Designer Papers and still a chance to get some punches!  Don't forget a new Catalogue is coming out June 1st.  Anyone who places an order with me will get the new book for free. 



Have a wonderful week.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Summer Smooches Sketch Challenge

Freshly Made Sketches put out another challenge this past week and since I am in love with this Summer Smooches paper I thought I would give it a shot!  I am loving bright colours right now, maybe I just want summer to come!  I used Summer Smooches paper and the Bright Blossoms Stamp set. 

To check out Freshly Made Sketches challenges go to the following link.  



Click Here

 Thanks for looking.  Have a wonderful Easter Weekend.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

New - Summer Smooches

Well it was a beautiful day in Calgary today.  It almost felt like summer (Almost!!), the perfect day to bring on the April Special from Stampin Up!   The Summer Smooches Suite of products.  Below are just some of the Products included!  To see the entire list of products click on the picture above!


The Bright Blossoms Stamp Set in Clear or Wood is a fun 2-step stamp set that is sure to bring summer to any card or scrapbook page.

Ok maybe my favourite new item from SU! The Petite Purse Die!  Perfect for favours at a wedding or shower and great for treat bags for a child's party or classroom celebration!

Some fun and bright  Designer Series Paper just in time for Summer.  The Summer Smooches DSP is so fun to use for scrapbooking those special summer days!

These next two items will only be available until the end of April so act fast!

Check out the Summer Smooches Designer Fabric.  Add texture to a card or Scrapbook with this beautiful Fabric.  Or run it though the Big Shot to create some great Sewing projects!

Finally, the Fabric Buttons that coordinate perfectly with the Paper, stamp set and the fabric! These buttons look so cute on the front of a little Petite Purse or in the middle of a Designer Fabric Flower!

Sale-a-Bration may be over the fun is just starting! Remember the new Catalogue will be out June 1st and many of the items seen above will be in it but some are only around in April so be sure to place your order soon!

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca