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JULY CLASS BY MAIL - Simple Friendship

Summer can be a busy time of year - kids home from school, nice weather beckoning, socializing with friends & family....  If you can't get to a stamping class with me, consider a "stamping class to go"!  Receive pre-measured, pre-cut supplies for all the projects, plus step-by-step instructions (with pictures) for you to complete the projects in your own time.  (Oh, and as always, access to me for help along the way!!).  Cost is $25 (postage extra).  Or....place a $50 online order through www.yamstamps.stampinup.net and get the instructions only for free.  The Class by Mail page will feature the currently available classes (one per month, at this time!!)

This month's class uses the Designer Series Paper Bella Bleu, and the stamp set Simple Friendship.  For $25, you'll get pre-measured, pre-cut cardstock and embellishments. (Local pickup, postage costs extra).

You supply:
Simple Friendship stamp set
Basic Brown, Chocolate Chip & Close to Cocoa inks
Scallop Edge punch
1-3/4" circle punch
blender pens for colouring
cutting tools
Crystal Effects
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

If you require any supplies, contact me for a special class rate.

Cost is $25 for instructions (local pickup, postage costs extra) and pre-cut cardstocks & ribbon OR receive the full project instructions for FREE with a $50 online order at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net  

The Countdown is On!

One week and Stampin' Up!'s new Idea Book & Catalogue will be LIVE.  Just under one week to get your orders in for items on the Last Chance List, and many of the Last Chance Accessories are already sold out forever....
Just over one week from now is my new catalogue Open House & Rubber Garage Sale!

Saturday, July 4th from 10am til 12 noon - come by my house to pick up your copy of the new Idea Book & Catalogue and browse retired Stampin' Up! product for sale. 

Open House Specials:  Place an order at the Open House & be eligible to receive hostess benefits for all orders placed during the Open House!  Book a summer workshop and receive a special gift on that day!
Place an order for $50 and receive a classic ink pad of your choice of colour for FREE - JULY 4th 2009 ONLY.

RSVP to confirm your attendance and to get directions. Please note CASH only for garage sale purchases, cash, cheque or credit cards for new merchandise orders.  See you then!!

Bye Bye Baja Breeze...

This is a fun circle card that we made at our last club gathering. It features the In Colour Baja Breeze, which is making way for the new group of In Colours in July.  From the Occasions Mini Catalogue we used the designer series paper Walk in the Park, the stamp set A Great Friend, plus the oval scallop punch.  The cardstock is Basic Grey and a filigree brad holds the card together.  You spin the little tab around to reveal the decorated white circle.

We're taking a summer break from club, and the new session starts in September.  If you're interested, please contact me for details and to reserve your spot!

There's still space in the Soft Summer Class on Tuesday - contact me ASAP to grab a seat. 

Check back as I update my calendar for the summer - I'll have offerings to keep you feeling "crafty" for the next few months!

Country Living Summe Cookout Kit

 

Take advantage of all the Summer Fun the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit can bring for you.  This summer, Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit, which is featuree in their July 2009 issue.  With this kit, you can create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!  Place an order online at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (click on SHOP NOW) or contact me to place an order for this fun kit!

Item #	Description	Price
118070	Country Living Summer Cookout Kit	$32.95

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

• 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colours)
• Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
• 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colours)
• 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colours)
• 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colours)
• 4 printed recipe cards
• 5 yards linen thread 
• Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
• Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)

Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware....or food!!

Looking for a Teacher's Gift?

Come to a class and make one!  We'll be making these 4 cards with a coordinating "purse" card holder - perfect for a Teacher's Gift, and just in time, too!  Class will be held on Tuesday 23 June from 7-9pm at my place in Burlington.  Cost is $25 and includes all supplies required - all that will be left to do is hand it to the teacher the next day!!
Contact me to reserve your spot or click on the paypal link to register and pay securely with your credit card.  Space is limited so don't miss out!!

Fun Class in a Fun Location!

 

I've been invited to teach a class at Sharkey's Cuts for Kids here in Burlington (Appleby Line & Dundas) on Tuesday, June 16th from 4 to 6 pm.  It's a great place for kids to get their hair cut - there's videos for the younger ones and video games for the older kids plus "minicures" for the girls and tattoos for the boys afterwards!  This is the project we'll be doing that day - a men's style wallet out of paper, with spots for a gift card/cash/photos/note/whatever.  (Sorry, you'll have to supply your own gift card, money and photo cut out of a magazine lol!  Oh - and hair cut is not included, sorry!).  We'll also be making a card, so all together they combine to make a great Father's Day gift! 

This class is $15 and includes all supplies, and is open to adults, and children age 7 and up in the company of an adult.  So for those of you who have asked for a daytime class or kids class - here it is!  Please contact me to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.  Click on the Paypal link below to pay securely by credit card and ensure your spot.  Spaces are limited, so don't wait until the last minute or you may be sorry!!

Stamp Set Reprieve...

113732: Central Park  
113688: Wonderful Watercolors

These two stamp sets have been taken OFF the Last Chance List and will now appear on the Dormant List as of July 1st - in other words, they won't be featured in the new Idea Book & Catalogue, but you'll still be able to order them.

Have you booked your new catalogue party yet?  Contact me to reserve a date for the summer time! 

Clearly A Great Product! Window Sheet Video

I'm getting ready for Saturday's Silent Auction at Sam's Day (oh and bowling, too) - in the meantime, here's a video on Window Sheets for your viewing pleasure.  They're available in the Occasions mini catalogue and I have my fingers crossed that they'll appear in the "regular" big Idea Book & Catalogue coming out on July 1st.  (Have you reserved your copy with me yet? If not - click here to do so!!)

You can purchase the Window Sheets on my Stampin' Up! website with the following item numbers:

• Clear Window Sheets Medium Weight (7 mm) 114323, $7.25
• Clear Window Sheets Thick Weight (20 mm) 114324, $9.95
• Clearly Thanks Printed Sheets 115122, $8.25

  

Raising Funds for Neuroblastoma Research

This is the almost finished silent auction basket of Stampin' Up! goodies that I'm putting together for Sam's Day.  I've already added a bit more to it, and will include a certificate for a free class for 6 plus a merchandise certificate.  Once again, it's for a good cause - raising funds for neuroblastoma research at Toronto Sick Kids Hospital.  In previous years, Sam's Day has been a carnival-type event, with lots of activities and performances.  This year, it's Rock & Bowl, along with other activities and performances, plus the silent auction.  If you want to read more about Sam's Day and the amazing job that the Lack family & friends continue to do, check out the website - www.samsday.org 

If you're attending Sam's Day, I hope that you'll put in a good bid for this basket!  (if you're not and you want to bid on this basket....let me know and I can put in a proxy bid for you!!!  Open offer to those in the Burlington ON & surrounding area)

Some Last Chance List Changes...

The following stamp sets have been removed from the Last Chance stamp list and will be available for purchase from the dormant list during the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog sales period.

114494 Forever
114492 Beautiful Baby
114486 Birthday Wish
114490 Glad Friends
114498 Flowers in Silhouette
114496 Celebrations
114488 Fun Flowers
114032 Acurelas Maravillosas

Also, the following items were added to the Last Chance accessories list and are available for purchase while supplies last.

116209 Note of Thanks
116210 Birthdays Count