April 1, 2009
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Linda Yamamoto, Independent
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Hi Stamper!
 
No fooling....it's April already.  Sale-a-bration is now over but don't fear, there are new things in the works.  The Occasions mini catalogue is here and it's FANTASTIC - I was _very_ excited about this one!  There are new products and keep your eyes on my blog as Stampin' Up! has a promotion coming soon...

PLUS - SATURDAY APRIL 18TH is Stampin' Saturday!  $25 to register by April 4th, $35 after April 4th.  Contact me or call me (905)319-6546 to save your spot!  I accept paypal for your fees, or you can mail me a cheque.  There's plenty of room, so bring a friend along!!
Spring/Summer Catalogue 
 
Spring/Summer Catalogue
Check out the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalogue.
 
Contact me to get your copy today or view it online.
 
The Occasions Mini Catalogue is HERE!

Occasions MiniThe Occasions Mini Catalogue is now available.  If you have not received your copy, contact me to get one today.  This Mini has some great new products you won't want to miss!

In This Issue
Occasions Mini
Pretties Kit
Project of the Month
Classes & Events
Did You Know?
Quick Links
Dormant List
 
 
Join my Mailing List!
Stampin' Up! Product - The Pretties Kit
 The Pretties Kit is a great way to embellish all of your works of art!
Pretties Kit
  • Approximate kit quantities:
    • White flowers: 50 (5 sizes, 10 each)
    • Halfback White pearls: 60 (30 small, 20 medium, 10 large)
    • Halfback Cream pearls: 60 (30 small, 20 medium, 10 large)
    • Round White pearls with holes: 45 (30 small, 15 large)
    • Round Cream pearls with holes: 45 (30 small, 15 large)
    • Clear beads: 40 (10 round beads with center hole, 10 round beads with side hole, 20 tear drop beads)
    • Round rhinestone brads: 50 (20 small, 15 medium, 15 large)
    • Hat pins with clutches: 10
    • Crimp beads: 30
The kit is housed in a tin that can be reused to store your items or altered as a new art project!  The flowers can be coloured with Stampin' Up!'s ink, markers, or even pastels.box with pretties

Here's a quick box made with the Big Shot and Box#2 Bigz Die.  The flower from the Pretties Kit was given a hint of colour using a sponge dauber and Perfect Plum Ink (to coordinate with the Perfect Plum cardstock used for the box).  A rhinestone brad was placed in the centre of the flower.  A sweet & simple presentation!



Contact me for more information or to place an order, or click here to go to place an order online  (click on shop now).  
Project of the Month
 
April projectHow about this great Spring card?
 
Want to find out how to make more cards and projects like this?  Contact me to get all kinds of great Spring cards and projects and watch my blog too!  (click on image for more information and a larger view)
 
Stamps:
  • Great Friend  (featured in the Occasions mini catalogue)
Cardstock:
  • Baja Breeze
  • Kiwi Kiss
  • Whisper White

Inks:

  • Basic Gray Classic
  • Baja Breeze Classic
  • Kiwi Kiss Classic

Accessories:

  • Summer Love Rub-Ons
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
Classes and Events
 
STAMPIN' SATURDAY
Saturday, April 18th  noon - 3pm

Tansley United Church (loft - accessible by stairs or elevator)
2111 Walkers Line, Burlington
click here for map from church website   click here for mapquest

Cost:  EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APRIL 4th (THIS Saturday) - $25
after April 4th - $35
 - includes all supplies plus snacks

This fun afternoon will feature a "mini stamp a stack" (6 cards, 2 of 3 different designs) plus two 3D items; there will be demonstrations, door prizes and the RUBBER GARAGE SALE TABLE (cash only please) - featuring retired Stampin' Up! items and other crafting tools.

A sample of specials on that day - book a workshop, receive a coupon for $10 extra hostess rewards (with minimum sales of $200); sign up as a demonstrator and receive a Designer Series Paper sampler ring!


INFORMATION EVENING
Wednesday, April 29th - 7pm
This is a great time to start your own home-based business.  Find out more about having your own Stampin' Up! business tonight.  RSVP required.   (and that's the ONLY requirement for this evening!)


STAMPING CLASS - All Occasions (female focus)
 Wednesday May 6th 7 - 9 pm
We'll create 4 different cards for all occasions, with more feminine themes.
Cost $15 - includes all supplies

Looking for more masculine card ideas?  Stamping Class in June is All Occasion - masculine focus.


Please check
www.yamstamps.com to keep updated on my latest projects & class offerings.  Don't forget, if there's a class you want to try but can't attend, get a group of friends together & I will come to you!!   If there's something you're interested in, or always wanted to try, please let me know!  It may end up as a project or the basis for an event!
Did You Know???

Stampin' Up! has an exclusive jump on the Die Cutting Market!  The new 3D dies for the Big Shot are available now!  There's a cake that you can embellish for a birthday or a wedding, and a "ball"!  I'll show a sample of these at Stampin' Saturday!


Stampin' Up! has introduced the THREE EASY PAYMENTS option for the starter kit until the end of April.  The schedule of payments would be:
      Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $83.00 (+ sales tax) or               $143.00 (+ sales tax) if the Stampin' Memories Add On is purchased
      Payment 2 (charged around May 15th)  $83.00
      Payment 3 (charged around June 15th)   $83.00
Total Payment     $249.00 (standard starter kit)    $309.00 (with Stampin' Memories add on)

If you wish to use the three payment option, contact me so I can get you the paperwork that you will need to mail in to the Canadian office of Stampin' Up! (online sign up is not available with the installment payment plan).  The paperwork MUST be received by April 30th. 

If you prefer the "regular" one payment option, (or like me, have issues with instant gratification!) you can sign up online at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net    Click on "join now" ; password is ehteam

If you have any questions about the Stampin' Up! starter kit, please contact me or consider attending my April Information evening!
See you at Stampin' Saturday!!
 
Linda
 
Linda Yamamoto, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
(905) 319-6546
http://www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (my Stampin' Up! site - online ordering)
 
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Linda Yamamoto | Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator | Burlington | Ontario | Canada