Back in the Swing of Things...

Hello all.  Sorry for my long absence.   This has been one of the busiest summers the Yates Family has seen in a long time!   We have a fun new place at a nearby lake and we have been visiting with friends and family.  Then there was that 2 weeks where I had really bad strep throat!

Well my oldest girl heads back to school tomorrow and I am back on track.  I just got my pre-order from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue and I have to say OMG!!!!   Every page of this catalogue is packed with great ideas and product for the upcoming holiday season.  I cannot wait to get in my craft room, create and share.

In the meantime I have started to organize my 2014/2015 Club and there is a couple of spaces left.   If you are interested in joining please email me for details at janetyates@shaw.ca.

Look for upcoming Card Classes for Christmas too.   I have updated the tabs at the top too.   Some upcoming events, News and specials not to mention a couple of Product Shares.

My goal this week is to post some sneak peeks from the Holiday Catalogue so check back soon.

I hope you are enjoying what is left of summer.

Starting Today!! New Annual Catalogue from Stampin' Up ....

There are so many items on my wish list this year I don't even know where to start!   Blendabilities, New Framelits, Stamp Sets (watch for some great photo polymer) and oh the accessories!!!

Place an order with me in June and you will get a FREE copy of your own!   Contact me today, you don't want to miss this catalogue.

Happy New Year!

Well I have been taking a bit of a break from my craft room so I am sorry I have not been on here much in the past couple of weeks.   Honestly my craft room becomes Christmas central and is a wasteland for most of December.  I am finally cleaning it up and getting back to business.  

I got a few items from the all new Occasions Catalogue coming out this month and I will be playing with them this week.
Until I get it together enough to have some photos to post for you I wanted to show you some of the new items Stampin' UP products that have come out over the past two weeks and remind you of the Weekly Deals available now.

Valentines Day is approaching (I know you just packed up the Christmas stuff!!) and Stampin' Up has some truly adorable kits available now.



Remember last year, I do, like it was yesterday!  Stampin' UP came out with a great stamping option when they introduced a new line of stamps.  Photo Polymer stamps are less expensive than the original stamps, they are easy to place and stay on those little acrylic blocks!  There is a new set available right now that is completely fun and great for Valentines or Wedding Cards.

And don't forget, Stampin' Up just added NEW Items to the Clearance Rack!

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

September ... Are you ready for it?

I have to tell you that I am totally ready for September.   I am ready for it because my oldest has been back to school for 2 weeks and although I have to get my baby ready for her first day of Kindergarten I am adopting the attitude of "Been there, Done that!" 

In early August I labeled backpacks and school shoes. I bought lunch friendly food and started to get myself on a morning schedule of school breakfasts and packing lunch!  That's right I pack lunch in the morning, I'm a rebel!

Another reason I feel ready for September is I have my club project planned and ready plus I have a Product Showcase coming up and I have created so many great things for it! 

As it is the beginning of the month you just know there is Stampin' UP news to be shared, so here we go...

New month means new Best Of stamp ...

Best of Autumn is my favourite so far!  There are some really great images for this one and you will want to get it soon so you can get creating for Thanksgiving (see my last post).

Is this not super cute!   Oh the possibilities!

 

135390    $17.95 CAD

 

 

With a new month we also get a fun new product!  This is such an amazing new tool for card makers!  If you like to create handmade cards this is a MUST HAVE for you.

 

 

Want to see it in action?  You know you do..

 

133774   $24.95 CAD

 

One more quick notice for September and I will let you get back to making the kids lunch for tomorrow.

 

 

New Thinlits Card Dies are making waves on the SU blogs and for good reason!  They are so fun and easy to use! The possibilities are endless,  I just got mine in the mail and will be playing with it this week!

 

 

Circle card Thinlits Die Regular Price: $45.50 Preferred Price: $40.95

Label Card Thinlits Die Regular Price: $45.50 Preferred Price: $40.95

   

 

Well that is what is new and exciting in the Stampin' Up world this week!  I really hope your September gets off to a great start and you can carve out some time for crafting!

 

Remember I am hosting a Product Showcase on September 15 at 2pm!  There will be loads of samples to look at, prizes and a Make and Take.  Please RSVP by Sept. 7 at janetyates@shaw.ca

 

And don't forget to check out the LNS Treasure Hunt for your chance to win FREE Stampin' Up Products!   Click Here.

 

 

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

It's Here!!

The Holiday Catalogue is now available for you to order from!   I know with it being August 1 it is difficult to think about Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas but the Holiday season will be upon us in no time.   In fact I will be hosting a Product Showcase on Aug 18 to get you inspired for the holiday season!  If you live in the Calgary area, email me for details.



To keep with the Holiday theme, Stampin' Up's Best Of series comes out today and August is "Best of Halloween!" 

  This set is only $17.95.


In other exciting news, Stampin' Up has come out with two new Thinlits Dies! 



They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$40.95
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$40.95

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

With the number of dies you're getting, plus the die that creates the card itself, the price is a great value-especially to create an interactive card!

Check out some of the stamp sets that will pair with these dies ...
Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)

 And That's Not All...



The Pick a Free Project Kit offer is available until the end of August.  So if you want to join my Stampin' Nerd Team, now is the time! 
Why Join Stampin' Up?

Get A great Project Kit for free this month when you join in Addition to your starter kit!  Starter kits are a doable $125, and you can completely customize them to suit your individual needs and taste. You get to choose what products you want to start with and what type of business supplies you want. Then we’ll ship the kit right to your door.

As a Demo you get to take part in pre-order and have items in your hands before they are released to the public!

• Making your own schedule
• Adapting your workload to fit your family’s needs
• Forging new relationships with amazing women
• Having a go-to creative outlet that you can share with others
• Getting discounts on wonderful products
• Making extra money

It's super easy and fun!   Contact me today!

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Happy CANADA DAY!

 

Happy Canada Day to all of my fellow Canadians.  Here in Calgary the weather amazing, and the clean up from the flood is well under way.  There is a long way to go in some areas and the devastation amazing but what is truly amazing is the way people are volunteering and helping out.   Our Stampede will be underway this Friday and our Zoo should be opening soon!

With all that has happened it makes this Canada Day mean that much more! 

 

As you may have noticed on my banner I created a card to celebrate Canada's 146th birthday!

Now on to JULY NEWS from Stampin' UP!

 

 

Yes you read that right.   For the month of July when you buy 3 packages of select DSP you will get one Free!

 

Offer Dates: July 1-31, 2013
Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free!
The Fine Print:

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
• Designer Series Paper Stacks
• Specialty Designer Series Paper  
• No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free.
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalogue pages 151, 153, and 154.

NEW ITEMS THIS MONTH!

The Best of Series has a great new set... Best of Shelli,   These are stamps picked by Stampin' Up creator Shelli Gardner

Best of Shelli Clear-mount Stamp Set
133488
Preferred Price: $17.95

 

 

All New Photopolymer "Settin' Sail"  Set.   This is a great set for any guy in your life, big or small this set would be wonderful for scrapbooking or card making.

133453
Preferred Price: $16.95

 

New Colour Markers                 In the 2013-2014 annual catalogue, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Colour Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we've sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colours in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.  ITEM  PRICE  DESCRIPTION  130034  $37.95 Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder  131899  $4.50 Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker  131265  $4.50 Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker  131902  $4.50 Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker  131901  $4.50 Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker  131905  $4.50 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker  131266  $4.50 Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker  131904  $4.50 Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker  131898  $4.50 Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker  131900  $4.50 Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker  131903  $4.50 Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

WASHI TAPE BUNDLE
Do you love the look of Washi Tape but don't really know what to do with it?  Well Stampin Up has a great digital tutorial for you and when you bundle it can get all of the great Washi Tape Stampin offers and the How To tutorial that will help you make the most of your purchase!

What To Washi Bundle - Digital Download	134743
134743
Preferred Price: $45.95
Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there. Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful look to any project. Our What to Washi Class explores a myriad of Washi options and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures. This class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects. Bundle Includes: * 7 PDF Documents * 2 Instructional Videos * 4 pkgs of Washi Tape (3 rolls per pkg) * 20 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes The following topics are covered in the class: * The Washi Basics * The Next Step * Washi-Above and Beyond * Sharing Washi with Others * Memory Keeping * Storage Only the Beginning. . .

So that is what's going on in the Stampin Up universe today!  There are so many exciting offers that there will be something for everyone!   I will be posting my July Scrapbook Challenge later in the week but with all that is going on and it being Canada Day I did not get it prepared in time.  

Have a wonderful July everyone, I hope the nice weather holds.


Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

June 1, Scrapbook Layout and Best Of..

It's June 1 and that means a new Scrapbook Layout, A new "Best Of" set and the ALL NEW Catalogue.    Let's start with this month's Scrapbook Layout!   It is a really simple layout with loads of room for photos and space for you to add as many or as few embellishments as you like.

 One of the great things about this layout is how the Journaling is broken up.  This allows you to print it off on the printer and simply cut out the sentences and paste them in.  I usually print them off on Stampin' Up's Whisper White Card Stock.

I really do not like my own hand writing so this is a good way to avoid that.






Page 1

                                                               Page 2

I love that Chevron is in style right now but you could use just about any border or ribbon to decorate this page and there are loads of options when it comes to Embellishments.  Flowers, butterflies, Soccer Balls.  Just go with what works for your page.





Page 1

Page 2



 For my pages I used the NEW and Free colours that came with the update for Stampin' Up's MDS.  Smokey Slate and Soft Sky.   I also used a few different flower punches to reflect the flowers in Megan's dress and add colour to my page.

 

If you use my Scrapbook sketches to create pages I would love to see them!

 

 

 

Now on to the "Best Of"  for June.   Best of Greetings is a set you cannot go without!  Greetings never go out of style and you can never have enough!!

This set is a great deal too.  You get 8 sentiments for the low price of 17.95 (133485).

 

 

 

 

Remember, if you like Sentiments or you have been putting off ordering them, Now is the time!!

 

Check out Yesterdays Post for Details.

 

 

 

Now on to the fun stuff.   As you know the New Catalogue started yesterday (a whole day early!!) and now I want to show you some of my favourite new products.

 

 

Candy Dots    Apply adhesive-backed dots to Candy Dots Brad Bases (sold separately) to create your own 3/16" colored brads. Or skip the brad base and apply them directly to paper.

* Available in color collections
* 100 pieces: 10 ea. of 10 colors   $7.95 CAD a package

 

 

  2013-2014 In Colours!  I just love these colours!  They are so beautiful.    Baked Brown Sugar, Costal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Strawberry Slush.

 

 

  A great new bundle!  Six-sided Sampler. If you like hexagons--our six-sided friends--you're going to love the Six-Sided Sampler set. With eight different hexagonal images and three sentiments, the creative possibilities are practically endless. Coordinates with the Hexagon Punch.

Buy the Six-Sided Sampler clear-mount stamp set and coordinating Hexagon Punch together at a 15% discount.  $37.95 CAD

 

 

and Finally

 

  Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set.  You don't have to live in Seattle to appreciate some gorgeous grunge--use any of the five grunge-inspired elements here to "dirty" up your creation (in a cool way, of course!). Clear-mount. $21.95 CAD.

 

I really cannot wait to get my hands on this one!  Contact me if you are in the Calgary area and would like a Stampin' Up Catalogue or Click Here for my On-Line Store!

 



Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca



News - Grab Your Greetings Sale

Grab Your Greetings Promotion Sale: 25 percent off three of our greeting sets! No limits Dates: May 31-June 30, 2013 Sale Price Retail Price Description Item $21.71 $28.95 Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set 132070 $16.46 $21.95 Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set 126707 $18.71 $24.95 Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set 132085 $13.46 $17.95 Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set 126457 $26.96 $35.95 Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set 128706 $19.46 $25.95 Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set 122497

   Sassy Salutations
Sweet Essentials
Petite Pairs

 

As if that is not enough good news here is an ALL NEW Photopolymer Stamp Set.

Photopolymer: Wanderlust May 31, 2013I'm excited to announce that a new photopolymer stamp set is now available. Wanderlust (item 133452) is a great set for travelers-and wannabe travelers too. You will want to make sure to get this for capturing your summer trip memories, or to send a hand-made postcard to a friend or family member.  Cost is $16.95 CAD

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca