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

Splitcoast Stampers Tutorial! - Owl Sucker Holder

Last Halloween I created a cute little broom out of a sucker for my Halloween Club project.  I was really happy with how it turned out but I never thought in my wildest dreams it would be featured on Splitcoast Stampers!   SCS is one of my absolutely favourite web sites for paper crafting.  There are literally thousands of ideas, examples, and tutorials. 

Bette from SCS contacted me and told me she had chosen my little broom to feature as a Tutorial this August and I was honoured.    I set to work on a tutorial and Bette was nice enough to make a video.  So today it went live! 

If you have not been to the Splitcoast Stampers webpage then you should check it out.  The gallery alone is worth the visit.  There is an entire Stampin' Up Gallery that is categorized by stamp set so if you have a set that you want to use you can look it up on this site and get tons of great ideas for it.

Check it out at www.splitcoaststampers.com you will not regret it.

 

Here is the link to the Tutorial on SCS.

 

 

Have a great Day!

 

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

 

 

 

LNS - Fall Treasure Hunt is ON NOW!!

 

Do you want to win FREE Stampin' UP Products?

Do you love to Look at great Craftin' Blogs for inspiration?

 

YES!

 

Then this contest is for you!

Here’s how to play:
-go to the page (listed at the top of my blog) titled ‘LNS Treasure Hunt Participants'

-visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!)

-look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (above), and they will list their clue

-make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on

-once you’ve collected 50 clues (more will be added), email them to ME at janetyates@shaw.ca listing each clue & where you found it.

-you have from Tuesday August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest -Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST


THERE'S MORE ...

-  for every Order I receive from Aug 20 - Oct 25th I will be enter the purchaser in a draw for a card kit that is no longer available to order!!

My CLUE

 

Still don't know what these are?  Click Here to see the original Post!

 

 

 Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca