September 3, 2008
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Linda Yamamoto, Independent
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Dear Linda  
Back to school!  Even if you don't attend school or have a school age household member, there's something about this time of year....time for a fresh start!
 
My fall class schedule is falling into place and I'm looking forward to seeing YOU at an event soon!  Don't forget that if you can't make a class on a scheduled evening, if you get a bunch of friends together and I will come to you!!
 
We've had our first stampers & scrappers club, had a lot of fun and have already revamped the scrappers club format - we're now doing a two page layout each time.  If you're keen on trying scrapbooking (or just finding time to do it!) - come to my NEW scrapbooking class!  You'll get a full Simply Scrappin' kit, we'll make a 2 page layout and you'll go home with enough supplies to make a few more pages!  See below for details.
 
I'm thrilled to be offering some new class formats and concepts.  My calendar is filling though, so if you'd like to bring the fun to your own home - please contact me soon!  I still have some available dates for in home card making or scrapbooking parties!!  (don't forget - hosting a party in your home means hostess benefits for you!!).

Last note here - I'm working on another video tutorial, so keep an eye on my blog at www.yamstamps.com as I'll post it there when it's done - featuring an easy WOW technique to add that extra "something" to your projects!
New Catalogue
 

The new Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalogue is HERE!
 
You can view it on line or  Contact me to get your copy. 
 
 

Be sure to read all the way through this month's newsletter for a fantastic contest!!
In This Issue
Fall/Winter Catalogue
World Card Making Day
Project of the Month
Classes & Events
Contest
Quick Links
Join my Mailing List!
Current Specials
 
Promo starter kit flyer 
$119 Starter kit until October 11th!  Becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has never been a better deal!
 
 
Never Before Seen Special - 15% off selected NEW stamp sets!! 
 
World Card Making Day
 
World Card Making Day is a holiday for card makers around the world to celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family.

I'm celebrating by holding a Stamp A Stack!  What's a stamp a stack?  Well, you stamp a stack of cards!  Ten cards - two each of five different patterns (so one to keep, one to send), featuring a variety of different card patterns including a Christmas themed card.
 
WHERE:  Church of St. Bride, 1516 Clarkson Road North, MIssissauga
WHEN:  Saturday, October 4th - 9am start
WHO:  Anyone who might have a card-giving occasion coming up...
COST:  $25 for 10 cards - includes all supplies and envelopes.
 
and HOW to have a chance to win a prize?  Bring a food bank donation with you to be entered into the draw!! 
 

More Reasons to Celebrate World Card Making Day

During the week of October 4-11 Stampin' Up! is offering 20 percent off Simply Sent card kits and Simply Sent Card Elements!! 
Project of the Month
 
 
butterfly scallop card
 
This picture really caught the shimmer of the shimmery white cardstock...so it's a bit hard to see the images, but hopefully you get the idea...

Stamp set:  Flight of the Butterfly 111564 $37.95 (I received this set for free at this year's Stampin' Up! convention!)
Inks:  Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Bashful Blue
Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Shimmery White
Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch, Blue Gingham Ribbon, Ribbon Slide from Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware.
 
Stamp the small butterfly randomly in saffron on shimmery white cardstock; stamp solid portion of butterfly in pink pirouette, stamp flowered butterfly on top in bashful blue.  Stamp sentiment in bashful blue.
Place slide onto ribbon, then wrap cardstock with ribbon & secure.  Mount onto So Saffron cardstock, use scallop edge punch to finish bottom edge.  Stamp small flower in pink pirouette randomly on pink card, use scallop edge punch along front of card.  Adhere thin strip of so saffron to inside of card to help those pink scallops stand out more.  (slightly hard to see in this pic, apologies again).
Tool of the Month - Scallop Edge Punch
 
 Features and Benefits:
The scallop edge punch brings you the quality that you've come to expect from Stampin' Up!'s punches.  It features a thumb lever, and a unique guide that makes a continual strip of scallops FAST and EASY.  It's a quick way of adding a point of interest to your scrapbook pages and cards! Price $19.95
 
Helpful PunchTips:
  • Before using a punch for the first time punch several times through a scrap paper to remove any manufacturing residue
  • Sharpen punches by punching through aluminum foil
  • Smooth punches by punching through wax paper
  • Punches are not meant to cut through multiple papers at once
  • Images in catalogue are approximate size
  • If you are featuring a stamped image on a punched out shape (e.g. oval, designer label), stamp FIRST, then use the punch upside down so you can see to centre the image perfectly.
  • The Scallop Edge punch does NOT need to be used upside down due to its unique guide - simply line up your punched scallops with the image on the guide - perfectly continuous scallops!
Classes and Events
 
Wednesday September 3rd
Stamp Class 7pm
Starting off the new school year!!  September's stamp class will feature 4 great projects that provide an intro to the new catalogue and the fantastic stamp sets therein!  Class fee is $15, $10 with a merchandise order that evening.  RSVP required.
 
Thursday September 25th
Scrap the Summer Class!
Cost is $40 and will include a complete Simply Scrappin' kit.  This class will include the Pina Colada scrappin' kit.  At class we'll create a 2 page layout to celebrate this past summer.  If you're new to scrapping or trying to get back into it, or an experienced scrapper, there's something here for you!  I'm planning on a bimonthly schedule (monthly if the demand is there) and we'll use a different Simply Scrappin' kit each time. Deadline for RSVP is September 15th.
 
Wednesday October 1st
Card Class  7pm
$15 for all supplies including envelopes! We'll do 4 projects with different techniques and styles. RSVP required - linda@yamstamps.com

Saturday October 4th
World Card Making Day - Stamp a Stack   9am-12noon
Church of St. Brides, Mississauga, ON 
$25 for 10 cards  Come on out & increase your stash of cards!  We'll be making 5 different patterns, so you'll have a card to send and a card to keep and copy later!
 
Monday October 6th
Upsy Daisy Class  7pm-9pm
We'll be creating a set of cards plus a sleek box to hold them! $25 for class (includes all supplies) $10 for class if kit purchased (kit includes stamp set & full package of designer series paper) $25 plus postage as applicable for class to go option. See my blog www.yamstamps.com for more details or email me at linda@yamstamps.com to register!  
 
I am finalizing my future classes, camps & events.  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! 
Contest!!
 
If you haven't noticed, scallops are HOT.  Check out Stampin' Up!'s current Idea Book and Catalogue - there's a scallop design on almost every page!  How observant are you??  Here's your chance to test yourself and WIN.  Count up how many pages there are in the current catalogue that DO NOT feature a scallop design.  Email me with your answer, and I will draw from all the correct entries and award 50% off Stampin' Up!'s new scallop edge punch (not including shipping & taxes - you know there had to be small print somewhere, right?!).  The more correct entries I receive, the more winners there will be...  DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th.  Look for my mid month email to announce the winning entries (and the correct answer!). 
As always, if I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me.
 
Sincerely,
 
Linda
 
Linda Yamamoto, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
(905) 319-6546
 
http://www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (my Stampin' Up! business website)
 
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