Author Archive: Yvonne Metz

Stampin’ Up! Specials and more news……

Wow, I'm still playing catch up….Geez Housework just gets in the way! LOL!  I've been super busy with getting  my House back in order, taking photos for my next Tutorial of the Box that i promised and finally getting my Newsletter out!  Ok, so 2 out of the 3 are done…The newsletter and the Tutorial which I am in the last stages of it and it will be up by FRIDAY promise…….I am still waiting on my Goodies!  I can't wait to start creating with those! So below are the most recent specials from Stampin' Up! They are Awesome!!!! If you have any quesitons please let me know.  As always thanks for stopping by & Happy Stampin', Yvonne

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This is an Awesome DEAL Stampin' Up! has never before offered a discount on brand new stamp sets! From Aug. 11th – Oct. 11th enjoy a 15% discount on select, brand-new die cut stamps from the Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog – no additional purchase necessary! For a full list of all the stamp sets and their discounted price, click below to few the full flyer.

Download Never_Before_Seen_US.pdf

Email me at yvonne@yvonnesstampingplace.com  to place your orders. FREE shipping from me right to your door on orders of $100 or more!

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There has never been a better time to start!!!  Signing up has never been easier.  So if you LOVE to stamp, enjoy meeting people, buy stamps and/or accessories on a regular basis, and would like a minimum 20% Demo discount then this is an Awesome Starer Kit Offer.  Not to mention all the other great Perks we get as a Demo! Can I say Convention, Swaps..Woo Hoo! Then becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has never been easier!

From August 11 through October 11, you can choose from three different Starter Kits* check them out HERE!!  If you want to see the introduction to Stamin' Up! check it out HERE or click on the Join my Team link on the left hand sidebar. If you have any quesitons on joining my team please feel free to phone or email me at yvonne@yvonnesstampingplace.com I would be more then happy to answer any and all questions. No matter what your goals, Be it supporting your "Habit" or starting your own Business, I would be more then happy to help you.
 
*All those signing up from now until October 11th will get a Special Handstamped Gift from me!

Sharing Convention Make n Takes & #4 Convention Swap

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Here are 2 Photos of the Make n Takes we did at Convention! I really enjoyed them. 1 maybe 2 were a little detailed but all in all they were great Make n Takes!  We made 8 different Items!  A Gift Bak, Cute litle Book Marker (Next to the gift bag on the left) 3 Cards, 1 Mini Book, 1 Scrapbook Page and a Cute Little Gift Box.  the one in Pink on the right! That Bow is ADORABLE!  I'll show you how it was made….SUPER easy.  I like Easy!!!

Butterly Thank you Card Ok, so I did Fib a little, 1 of my new stamps was inked before I got home! ; )  I just had to use it! It is the new Stampin' Up! "Flight of the Butterfly" Set that we got in our Bags!  I only made about 20 Swaps with it.  This was a super quick and easy card.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly
Cardstock: DSP Bella Rose, Riding hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding hood Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Glitter, White Ribbon

Horse B-Day Card Ok, then I said I hadn't been able to stamp since I got home!  Ok, another little Fib. On Sunday my Son was invited to a Birthday Party and the Birthday Boy LOVES horses…..SO with so many swaps I searched and found this one!  OMG! Super Cute & Easy to make OH and Quick too!  Thanks to Gina Shirey-Potts! Great Swap!!!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Wanted
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Choc. Chip, Close to Cocoa, Vanilla & Really Rust
Ink: Choc. chip, Really Rust
Accessories: Small Star Punch

Ok, just got back from Dinner with Hubby and back into the garage to stamp.  I am in the middle of the directions for th Birthday Box I promised.  It just takes a little bit of time, having to stop for photos etc…So hopefully I'll be able to have it up by Monday.  Along with another SUPER Cute box I did.  Anyways as always Thanks for Stopping by!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

New Stampin’ Up! Catalogs are here! Woo Hoo!

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Just a quick Post to say Look what I got in the Mail!!!  Next to the New Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog is our New Spanish Catalog "Celebrando Creatividad".

It has been NON-Stop since I got home!  From Computer Problems, going to the San Diego Zoo on Monday, Breakfast with Hubby on Tuesday, LegoLand on Wednesday, Running errand on Thursday and today going to the Beach!!  Whew did I leave anything OUT! WOW! Ok, I haven't even INKED my NEW Stamps YET!  My Swaps are still in my Suitcase! Now that is bad!  BUT tomorrow is MOM's Day! Hubby and my Son are having Boys Day so I will be doing some MAJOR Stamping!  I'm going to unpack my Swaps in a few and share some of those with you! So Yep, got some Major catching up to do…you THINK? LOL!

If you have asked me for a catalog you'll be getting it shortly.  If you still need yours click below to have one mailed to you. Your Cost is $4.80 to have it shipped. The Catalog is FREE!!  





As always Thanks for Stopping by & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Back from Stampin’ Up! Convention 2008!

Catalog and Stamp sets
I can't even begin to describe the 2008 Stampin' Up! Convention to you! PLUS celebrating 20 yrs on top of that! Over 6,000 in attendance! WOW! I can say you could for sure feel the Excitement, Energy and Anticipation in the Building that is for sure! 

Well I came home Saturday Night to a computer that had a Virus! UGH! But I think it's all fixed so sorry for the delay! But there is so much to share all the great stuff from Convention!!  On the left is the new Catalog, stamp sets that we got  and a Make n Take project!  Now that is just a Few!  So much more! 

Coming soon a Never Seen before Special (15%) off New Stamp Sets from the new Catalog! Woo Hoo! Which Will start August 11th! PLUS can we say "Big Shot die-cut Machine" Stampin' Up has teamed up  with Sizzix and we will be offering exclusive Stampin' Up Dies! Woo Hoo!

Big Shots Xmas ProjectsHere is just 2 projects with the "Big Shot!" How cute are these?????  Oh My just wait til you see the rest of the photos I got!

Oh, the ideas….yep are endless.  I'll post more photos a little later!

Swaps
Here are just a "FEW" Swaps! I've got new  3D projects to share! Talk about being overwhelmed! WOW! So much talent out there! It's incredible!

Well I've got more to share but have to get caught up on housework! Darn! LOL!  But stay tuned I promised to share directions to the Bird-Day Box I shared and will do so! I of course have to make a new one with the new Stamps, Colors and DSP!!!  OH, just wait til you see ALL the new DSP…Simply Scrappin Kits etc…. If you are a PAPER Person watch out! I know I am in TROUBLE! And I LOVE it! ; ) Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Bag in A Box

Bag in A Box Is this to stinkin’ Cute or what???  I saw these CUTE & EASY Holders on the SUDSOL Group that I am on.  They were shared by Paula go and check out her great tutorial!


Talk about a way to USE your DSP!  Yes I said USE it! Stop hoarding it like I do!  I’m BAD! I don’t know what it is I just can’t get myself to open it up and use it! I know it’s a sickness BUT there is a cure and I’m getting better at it! LOL!  I know I’m not alone.


These would make really cute party favors. OH, the ideas that are going through my head!   So get out that paper and make some super cute Bags! They are super ROOMY inside too!  Happy Stampin’! Yvonne


3rd Card Swap for SU! Convention 2008

Party Hearty 1 Here is another Card I made with yet again “Party Hearty” Stampin’ Up set.  This is a really cute set!  All supplies Stampin; Up! unless otherwise noted.


Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, W. White
Ink: Pixie Pink, Green Galore & Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter


I didn’t get as many swaps done as planned BUT I’m sure I’ll be making some NEW ones with the NEW sets we are getting! Woo Hoo!


Thanks for Stopping by!  Yvonne Metz

6 x 6 Tote/Purse

Good Morning All!  I am off in a few to the Airport on my way to Convention! Woo Hoo!  Tomorrow I’ll have the New Catty in my Hot Lil Hands! Did I already mention that!???  Anyway, I wanted to share with you another Swap that I did.  This is the smaller version of the tote I had before HERE But this uses a 6 x 6 square sheet of paper (DSP) I used the NEW “Bella Rose” Which if I haven’t said before is my new favorite!  OMG! I can only imagine ALL the new YUMMY Paper to come! Ok, I’ll stop!  Enjoy!


Treat Purse 6 x 6 Ok, So what do you think??? I would LOVE your feedback! You can see the directions to the bigger version HERE with photos.  Measurements as follows:  6 x 5 sheet of DSP Use the 1″ strip that is left for the Handle or you can use Ribbon.


Score 6 ” side at 2 1/2 and 3 1/2
5″ side put little dots/marks 1″ on all sides.
2 pces. 1 x 3 3/4 (score 3 3/4 side at 3 1/4 on both pces and both sides.  I didn’t use any trim Happy Stampin’,


Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Awards and more…

Blog-award
First I want to say say Thank you to Amy Celona for This Brillante Weblog Award!  I was very surprised and in “Awe” when I received it! I found Amy on SCS awhile back and have been stalking her…I mean inspired by her creations ever since. LOL!! If you haven’t yet seen her Blog  you need to check her site out! I must warn you though, you won’t leave! LOL!  Grab some Coffee!!



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I have also been tagged Twice!  By Amy Celona and by Aimee Gandara (Aimee, I just saw your post about you tagging me) Sorry about that!


Anyway, Again it truly means alot to me that you like my Blog enough to Tag it! 


Ok, so I’m running around packing, cleaning…yada yada yada, so when I get back I’ll share 7 random things about me!  AND tag 7 others that inspire me….OF course I have bookmarked OVER 7…LOL!  I’m sure I’ll be able to post while at Convention so be on the Look out!  I have set some more Posts to show up while I’m gone so you have som more goodies to Look a while I’m away!  As always thanks for stopping by and if I can help you in anyway PLEASE let me know.


Happy Stampin,
Yvonne Metz Vista, Ca.

Deer Friends Treat Holder & Tote

Sweet Treat
Ok, so here is Yes Another Swap! I am in one called 3D Hostess Swap. I am in 2 groups.


I am using here the New Level 2 Hostess Set called Deer Friends. Super Cute and it is PERFECT with our Circle Punches! As a demo I was able to Order ahead of time. Gotta LOVE those perks.

Cardstock: Red Riding Hood, Choc. Chip, W. White & the NEW Bella Rose DSP!  The nuggets are wrapped in the new DSP!


Ink: Choc. Chip
Accesories:Tafetta Ribbon, Glitter, Punches


I LOVE Choc. Chip & Red Riding Hood together as far as the new DSP??? Oh My!!!

Love Note Tote
This is for the 2nd group. My Little Tote Purse which you can see HERE!


Stamp Set: Dreams du Jour
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood, Pink Pirouette, Choc. Chip., W. White & Yes!!! Bella Rose DSP!


Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Red Ridig Hood, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Blender Pen, Ribbon, Brads, Boho Punch!


Ok, I do have more but will post those a little later.  REALLY need to finish packing, and my swaps, and cleaning. I am full of Glitter!!  Just finished ALL my Glittering!  NOW, I should stop for Lunch too! Thanks for stopping by!


Crazy stampin away in Vista!


Yvonne


 

Another Swap share

Dreams du Jour


Good Morning All! Here is yet another Swap Share that I promised to share!  This is with the Dreams du Jour Set, which will be in the new catalog too!  This is a 4 pce set and it’s Super Cute! LOVE it! 


So I also used the new In Colors and to be honest I wasn’t to sure about them to begin with..But after playing with them for the last 3 days OMG!  I am really LOVING these colors.


Card Stock/Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, & Pink Pirouette w/Whisper White.


I’ll post some 3D projects I’ve been working on for Swaps that I’m in all using the New Goodies! OH and the New Bella Rose DSP… Can I just say “YUMMY!” ; )  Thanks for stopping by and I’ll post some more a little later! Still working away and packing and cleaning and laundry….; ) NEED my Coffee and all will be just fine! Yeah it’s done brewing!


Happy Stampin,


Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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