The Celebration Continues

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday to you. Any great plans this weekend? We have a busy soccer weekend ahead of us, as usual. So glad it's indoor soccer right now. Way too cold to be outside watching anything right now. I suppose the typical deep freeze of January is upon us (like it always is) and we are all just waiting to get through to the Spring.

However, we'll find something to celebrate anyway. A birthday is always time for celebrations. This card would be a perfect card to set a festive mood to any birthday celebration. It's also a great card that fits this week's Sister in Stamping challenge to use one of the awesome new Designer Series Paper in Occasions Catalog. I absolutely love the Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper. It has two sheets with gold foil that is part of the design. The confetti strip in the middle of the card is one design with the gold foil.

This birthday card was a card everyone made that came to the Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek party earlier this month. Were you one of the lucky ones that got to make it? If not, hope you'll be able to make the next party. They are a lot of fun! Just sayin'.

There's a lot of fun stuff going on with this card. Layers, layers and layers, shiny paper, texture, dimension, and sparkly sequins. Who wouldn't want to receive this fun birthday card to help celebrate a birthday? What makes this card even better is that it is great for a guy because of the colors. I'm telling you, it just keeps getting better and better.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for even more great ideas using the Occasions catalog Designer Series Paper.

Product List

Celebrate Today Photopolymer Bundle [138869] $36.25	Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper [137783] $12.95	Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127749] $7.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95	Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim [137910] $4.95
Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $4.95	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133677] $6.95	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197] $6.95
Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [133646] $5.95	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $5.95	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $5.95	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $6.95	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $9.95

BEST. DAY. EVER.

Hello Stamping Friends,

I hope you are staying warm. These past few days have been brutally cold. I had a wonderful birthday and want to thank all of you that sent birthday wishes. It was a big year for me and I'm so glad to celebrate another year. This week's Sister in Stamping card pretty much sums up my feelings on this year's much anticipated birthday. BEST. DAY. EVER.

This stamp set is one of this year's Sale a bration  options. That's right you can get it FREE with any $50 order (prior to shipping and tax). Nothing beats FREE and I know you all love this great, highly anticipated sale each and every year. If you don't have your workshop date booked, hurry to get the date you want set aside. Dates book quickly.

This card is pretty simple to put together. It's just a LOT of layers and that's what makes the finished card look so awesome. I stamped the words with the Momento Black ink and then used the wisteria wonder blendabilities to color over them. Simple, right?

I love, love, love the polka  dot stamp in the set. It's so fun and will be great to use on so many cards. You know how I love my polka dots.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Sale a bration brochure to see more of the great offerings this  year.  Also, head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more great samples using some other Sale a bration items.


Product List

Best Day Ever Photopolymer Stamp Set [139149] $0.00	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment [131002] $11.95	Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122922] $6.95	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $6.95	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $6.95
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon [130017] $8.95	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $5.95	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $6.95	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $9.95

It's My Birthday and You Get the Presents

Hello Stamping Friends,
 

Hope you had  fabulous Christmas and New Year's with your friends and family. Now it's time for the celebration to continue, it's my birthday. I'm thrilled for my birthday this year. It's been one I've waited for, for over 20 years. I made it, I'm older than my mom was when she suddenly passed away. So to help me celebrate, I'm giving you the gift. The Sale runs today (1/6/15)and tomorrow (1/7/15).

 

I appreciate the love and support each of my stampers offer to me throughout the year and this is my time to give you a little something to show just how grateful I am.

 

Don't forget Sale-a-bration begins today and the Occasions catalog is now available to order from as well. Don't have a copy yet, let me know and I'll get one out to you. In the meantime, head over to my website and check it out online.

 

Rachel's Birthday Celebration Sale

5% off any order under $50 plus a special surprise in addition to your order

 

10% off any order $50- $99 plus a special surprise in addition to your order and a Sale-a-bration item

 

15% off any order $100 - $149 plus a special surprise in addition to your order and two Sale-a-bration items

 

20% off any order over $150 plus a special surprise in addition to your order, plus you will get $25 in hostess credit, plus three Sale-a-bration items plus your order will be delivered to your doorstep. By far, this is the best deal.

 

So don't forget to look through your annual catalog, occasions catalog and the Sale-a-bration catlaog to get some of the things off your wishlist at a great price.

 

Have a long wishlist? Host a workshop for friends and family and earn some of it for FREE. Extra benefits during Sale-a-bration. Don't forget it runs now through March 31. Book your selected date now before it's taken.

Some Valentine's Love for You

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy New Year! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas season with your family and friends. Here at the Yurkanin house, it was a great holiday season. Everyone loved their gifts, spent a lot of quality family time together and lots of relaxing. Simply perfect if you ask me.

With the New Year, we know the next big holiday is Valentine's Day. So, the Sisters in Stamping decided we should start sharing some great Valentine's ideas with you. Never too early to get started on those Valentine's cards and projects. Well, unless you are like me and have all these grandiose ideas but wait until the last minute and have to scale way back due to serious time constraints.

This card uses many awesome new products found in the Occasions catalog and the Sale-a-bration catalog.. Don't forget, you can begin ordering from it on January 6th. The inks I used are the awesome new chalk inks. I also stamped it on the new chalk paper. You will love it. The chalk inks give a totally different look than the classic ink pads. It's a softer look.

The polka dotted paper is not colored. It's a white paper that has a glossy white pattern that is great for resist techniques.  I used the new chalk inks and a stampin's sponge to "color" each piece a different color.  The bow is made using the new bow punch. It's such a cute little bow that will be a great addition to so many projects. I can't wait to add it to some gift packages.

Don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping blog for more great Valentine's ideas.


Product List

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [137136] $24.95	Confetti Hearts Border Punch [137415] $21.95	Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper [138635] $0.00	Bow Builder Punch [137414] $16.95	Yellow Citrus Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad [138093] $5.95
Aquamarine Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad [138092] $5.95	Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad [138091] $5.95	Chalkboard Paper [137786] $7.95	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $6.95
Glue Dots [103683] $4.95	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $9.95	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $6.95	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197] $6.95

Janaury Stamping Classes

 

January 2015  Classes

It’s January and that means several very exciting things. There is a new Occasions catalog kicking off on January 6^th. Sale-a-bration, the most anticipated sale of the year begins on January 6^th. Let’s not forget my birthday is January 6^th (and I’m so excited to be turning 41 this year. I’m sure you all know why I’m so excited about that), and there’s always presents for you on that day. Notice how great a day January 6^th is this year. A great deal to celebrate, if I say so myself. So let’s kick off the party. All classes this month with have a Birthday theme. I can’t wait to party with you. 

Sunday, January 4, 2015 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sneak Peek at Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration Kick-Off Party– FREE

You and your guest are invited to my Sneak Peek Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalog Kick-Off Party for Stampin' Up! Join us the afternoon of Sunday, January 4 between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. You'll get your hands on the brand new catalog with your first chance to purchase the exclusive products, with a buying special! Create a make-and-take using the new products. Snack and chat, signing up for fresh new classes and product shares while browsing the new products I have bought to share with you! There will be prizes, with more opportunities to win the more you participate! I hope to see you then.

RSVP Deadline: Friday, January 2

Tuesday, January 6 2015 – The Day you have been waiting for

Occasions catalog kicks off

Sale-a-bration begins
My 41^st birthday (watch your inbox for a exclusive special)

 Wednesday, Janaury 7, 2014  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Blendabilities Class – $30.00 per person

 This is a monthly class that  features two  sets of blendabilities that you will receive as part of the class fee. Blendabilities are alcohol based markers that makes blended colors so easy. No lines left after you blend them together. You’re finished projects will look so professional. We will make 3 different projects using the two different packs of blendabilities during the class.  All you need to bring with you is your own snail adhesive, all other supplies are included in the cost of the class.

Blendability colors: Calypso Coral and Wisteria Wonder

RSVP Deadline:Thursday, January 1, 2014

 Sunday, January 11, 2015  2:00 PM

 

 

Birthday Perpetual Calendar Class  - $30.00 per person

You will be making a birthday perpetual calendar that will become part of your home’s décor so you will never forget a loved ones birthday again. There will be 12 different cards you make to hang inside a wooden frame that will display the upcoming birthdays. All materials for the class are included in the fee. You only need to bring your snail adhesive. Check out my facebook page/blog for a picture of frame.

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, Janaury 7, 2014

  Thursday, January 15, 2015  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Stamp of the Month Class – $25.00 per person for the clear stamp set

 $30.00 per person for wood mount stamp set

This is a monthly class that features one stamp set that you will receive as part of the class fee. We will stamp 3 different cards and one 3-D project using the stamp of the month during the class.  All you need to bring with you is your own snail adhesive and some clear blocks, all other supplies are included in the cost of the class.

Stamp set this month: Cycle Celebration (page 59 in the Annual Catalog)

RSVP Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2015 (when registering specify clear or wood mount

  Monday, January 19,  2014 at 6:30 PM

Intro to Project Life Class – FREE

I am looking for people interested in memory keeping (NOT scrapbooking) or any burned out scrapbookers who want to document their photos without draining time, energy and wallets. No creativity required!!! No gluing or cropping! It is so quick, easy, and very affordable. I'd LOVE to show you how you can create beautiful albums documenting your story without all of the time and energy of traditional scrapbooking!!!! If you would like to learn more about this AWESOME new way of memory keeping, contact me or drop by Monday evening between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm to check it out for yourself!! You will get to try it out yourself. Be sure to bring 6-8 birthday pictures with you.

RSVP Deadline :Sunday, January 18

  Thursday, January 22, 2015  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Stamp a Stash – $20.00 or FREE with a minimum purchase

 Stamp a Stash is a great way to stock up on cards that you will need throughout the year. You make 12 cards in total (3 different cards, 4 of each) and envelopes are included. All you need to bring with you is your own snail adhesive, all other supplies are included in the cost of the class.  Remember this month’s theme is birthdays, so we will be making kid’s cards, masculine cards, as well as feminine cards.

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2014

 

Can't wait to see you at a class in January.

A Gift of Christmas Cheer

Hello Stamping Friends,

I know it has been a while since I last posted a project for you to see, I do apologize. Life has just been super busy. The kids and I had 3 snow days this week so that has allowed me some extra time to catch up on everything (housework, stamping, Christmas baking).

This week with Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with you some quick small gift ideas. This is a cute little mason jar that filled with red and white mints. A quick little belly band and a cover for the lid make takes it from boring to wow in minutes.

 

Look at how cute this is. I love the silver glimmer paper and the pop of pizzazz it gives the finished project. Festival of trees is a great set for cards, gift tags, and gifts. The coordinating punch makes life so easy. Just stamp the tree and grab your punch to get it cut in a jiffy.

 

Notice the cover for the lid is even embossed with stars. Didn't want to leave the lid plain after the front is so pretty. Of course, the silver glimmer punched stars just makes it even better, plus they match the star on top of the tree.

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more small gift ideas.

 

I will post the list of items used after I get home from school today.

Weekly Deals and Snuggles and Smooches

Hello Stamping Friends,

Just dropping by quickly to share with your this week's weekly deals and a brand new, hot off the press stamp set, Snuggles and Smooches. Don't forget these deals are good through Monday, December 15, 2014. Place your order online at my store or send me a message of what you would like.

Check them out. There are some fun items for this week's deals.

 

Look at the Snuggle and Smooches Stamp set, isn't it cute. I love the swirly scribbles. I see them as flowers. Stamp them in a darker color and use a lighter color and sponge dauber to "color" them in. Check out the blog posting on Stampin' Up!  to see what the concept artist had in mind when she created this set. She had something entirely different in mind for the swirls.

 

 

 

Snuggles And Smooches Photopolymer Stamp Set	140326
Price: $15.95