Christmas Village of Cuteness -- December News

Before I get to how I made my Christmas Village of Cuteness I just want to mention that at the bottom of this post are the New Weekly Specials, the December (and final) "Best of" Stamp Set and a quick little message you will not want to miss!!

Now on to my Christmas Village of Cuteness ....

 In 2011 I went to the Stampin' UP Convention with my friend and Up line Amber.   For a Make and Take at the convention they had us make a "Village of Cuteness."   Essentially it was 3 pieces of 2x4 cut to look like little houses.  We painted them and decorated them.   That fall I made a Halloween Set and had great intentions of making a Christmas Set.  With the help of Ambers Husband (who cut more houses) I finally made a Christmas Set!

I am so happy with how they turned out!

 Red House - on this house I used a little wooden business card and painted it green, behind it I added some Espresso Card Stock.  The Roof is Early Espresso Core'dinations Paper that has been embossed with the Wood-grain Embossing Folder. The Icicles are made with Crystal Effects and Dazzling Details.  I finished it off with a Frosted Finishes embellishment, antique brad and retired felt holly.

Green House - Here I cut the wooden business card in half and created a double door with some retired brads as door knobs.  The Roof is chipboard covered in retired DSP.  I used some more retired felt (this time the mittens). For the sign on the house

 I used a Framelit from the Chalk Talk set and cut out a piece in Sliver and Red Glimmer paper and one from the wooden business cards.   I got the sentiment from the "Christmas Messages" stamp set.

Brown House - For this house I punched out each scalloped layer of DSP for the roof.  It took a long time but I love the effect.  I added the last two pieces of felt from the retired set and added rhinestones for sparkle. Again the door is a wooden business card (I got them at Lee Valley) and added another antique brad for the door handle and two other brads for the hinges.

  Above you can see the detail of the roof a little better.

 For all of the houses I used acrylic paint and applied it lightly so you could still see the detail of the wood grain.  I also added Mica Flakes (retired) to the bottom of each home.

These were so fun to make.  Let me know what you think of the final product.

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December News

New Arrival --  Best of "Sale-a-Bration"
The final Stamp set in the Best of Series is here!  These will be available until April 2014 so get them while you can.   134939  $17.95


It's Never too early for these super cute Valentines ... Available Now

This Weeks  "Weekly Deals" are out now ... Check them out Here


Only a 22 Days until Christmas and only 7 days left to order your Christmas goodies.   Shipping to Canada this time of year can be a little crazy so be sure to order any items you want before Christmas by December 10.

Remember the Holiday Catalogue Retires on December 31.  Don't miss out on some amazing products.

On December 10 be sure to check out the CLEARANCE RACK.  I little birdie told me we will be getting some new items on this list, some of which may be up to 80% off!!!

 

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

November 1 ... Now that was fun!!

Well Halloween is officially behind us for another year which in my house means my daughter is one year older and both my girls are riding on a candy high for the next week!!   We had over 80 kids at our house last night (for us that's pretty good) and there were some amazing costumes.  Of course the smallest ones are the cutest but we had a couple of good scary ones too!

My bumble bee and giraffe made out well on their hunt for treats too so we are fully stocked in the sugar department.   The best news of the day is that it was Snow free!  It's really all I ask from mother nature, is to have a snow free Halloween.



Speaking of Snow, it is the first of the month and that means an all new "Best Of" set!   This month is  "Best of .... Snow!"   It is Adorable!!
We are coming to an end of the 25th anniversary celebrations but I think they are saving some of the cutest sets for the end!

Best Of Snow Clear-Mount Stamp Set
134387  Price: $17.95

Another great reason to be happy November has arrived is the MDS Seasonal Sale starts today!


And not only do you get 30% off MDS products but check this out...

DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING DAYS KICKOFF

November 1, 2013

We are totally excited for Digital Scrapbooking Days! You might even say, we are "amped up" because we're kicking things off with 50% off the Amped Up Ampersands Kit. Over on MyDigitalStudio.net, our guest bloggers are sharing some projects to highlight this kit. 

Don't forget, tomorrow we have a FREE download, another daily deal, guest bloggers, and even more fun on Digital Scrapbooking Day! 

Don't forget to check back daily for the MDS Deals and go to My Online Store to order your Favourite Digital Scrapbooking products!!

What .. October Already!!!



I am not at all prepared for this month!!  Thanksgiving, Halloween and Jillian's Birthday!  I need to get some invites made before we leave for Thanksgiving not to mention a club project and some Christmas Card Ideas for Classes!!!    Well at least SU has some great deals in October and I love the "Best Of" set this month. 


Deals... Yes you heard that right.   It is Stampin' Up's 25th Anniversary and they are celebrating!

For the entire month of October any party over $350.00 will bag the Hostess not only the usual benefits of  $55 in FREE product but they will also receive an additional $25.  A total of $80 in hostess benefits!!  Awesome.  This deal is only good from Oct 1 -31.

Another great Deal from SU!   For the next 2 weeks you can get join my Stampin' Nerd team for only $25!   How awesome is that?

Dates: October 7-21, 2013
The Fine Print:

• This offer is only good for two weeks, so take advantage of it right away!
• During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $125  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes
• $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
• Business pack which includes
• A box of annual catalogues
• A package of the current seasonal catalogue
• Getting Started DVD
• Starter Kit Business Brick
• Customer postcards

BEST OF.... Christmas!  

Octobers Best of Set is so cute and fun.  I mean there is a little "Dasher" in it!!  Come on, you know you want a little Dasher!!

Best Of ... Christmas!

134384   $17.95

NEW .. Super Cute Monstermanics

In July, art enthusiasts were given the challenge to create a monster themed stamp set. Voters fell in love with Doris D.'s design and voted the set to victory.

 

 

Monstermanics  134972      $17.95

 

Is this not the most adorable Stamp Set ever!?   I just love it and cannot wait to get my hands on this one.   Too Fun.

 

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

         



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 NOT too early for Thanksgiving Crafts...

... and let me tell you why!   Back to School time is so busy, you get back in to the swing of things,  dance classes, girl guides, piano and more.   Once your firmly in the grip of schedules, car pools and teacher meetings you soon realize it's almost October!

In Canada Thanksgiving is the second weekend in October!  That is a mere six weeks away!!

If you have not seen the New Stampin' Up Holiday Catalogue you are missing out on all that is fun and crafty for the up coming Holiday season.  Click below to go to the On Line Catalogue. 

My Fall Product Showcase is September 15 at 2pm.  If you live in Calgary and want to check out some of the amazing products from this years Holiday Catalogue then please RSVP by Sept 7 at janetyates@shaw.ca

In the meantime here is my CASE of the Thanksgiving Card from Page 3 in the Catalogue. 



The Stamp Set is "Truly Grateful" and I love it! 

For this card I used Very Vanilla as my base and the top layer.  I also used Pumpkin Pie Card Stock as a layer.   The stamp sets used are Gorgeous Grunge and of course Truly Grateful.  Ink was Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight. 
For embellishments I used Witches Brew Washi Tape and a small 7/8" scallop circle punch and 3/4" circle punch with a little "U" from Around Array Stamp Set.  I backed the circle with Early Espresso.
The Sentiment is stamped on the tape in Staz On.




Well I hope you like this card!  It was super fun to make.  

Speaking of Fall ... The Stampin Up September "Best Of..." series is out now!   Guess what the set is called "Best Of Autumn" 
Check it out.



                     134390                      $17.95 CAD


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

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



May Already!!!

Wow, April just flew by and the weather felt more like February!  I cannot believe it is May already.  We finally seem to be warming up outside and today I was out in my T-shirt!  I know I am a day late with this month's Scrapbook Sketch, not to mention all of the news from Stampin' Up!  So here we go...

My May Scrapbook Sketch gives you lots of chances to use the coordinating Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up.  Below you can see my MDS version, and there are just hundreds of Designer Papers in MDS.   See below for details on the MDS Sale that is happening right now ...

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Page two

 

 

For my sample I used pictures from our recent Disney Trip.  Megan turned 5 and we celebrated with a trip to Ariel's Grotto.  If you use this sketch to create a scrapbook page email it to me, I would love to see it!

 

 

 

"Best Of"

Well it is the beginning of the month and that means there is a new "Best of" stamp set and a few other tidbits to share.

This months "Best of" set is "Brides and Babies."  There are some really cute stamps for those special events in your life.  

Don't you just love those little teddy bears?  Click Here for details.

 

 

 

MDS Sale

 

 

Dates: May 1-June 15, 2013 The Sale Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products. Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. See it here. Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars. See it here.

The Fine Print
Discount for downloads only available for artwork released prior to May 1, 2013.

• Make sure you have the latest version of the MDS software to get the discounts on print products. 
• Bulk pricing not included.
• Offer deadlines:
  • Phone: Friday, June 14, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX or online: Saturday, June 15, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

New Items!

 

Two all New Photopolymer stamps have arrived!   The Show and Tell sets are very versatile and fun to use.

 



These sets sell for just $16.95CAD each.  See them Here.

 

 

 

Paper Pumpkin!   It's Time...

 

 

It's Time

The 10th day of the month is an important one for Paper Pumpkin! If you want to sign up or make any changes to your account for May, make sure you do it before midnight on May 10.You certainly won't want to miss out on any more kits! Visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com!


Well I think that is all I have for now.  Be sure to check the tab above for all of the latest News and Updates from Stampin' Up!  


REMEMBER - There is only one month left of the current Catalogue so get the Retiring Items while you can! Also the Spring Mini retires on May 31!

Also don't forget to look for Treasure Hunt Clues and enter to win the Prize.  ENDS May 12.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca