So many upcoming Stampin4fun experiences

Fall and winter is the time to create and gather! 

Now is the time to enjoy your own private craft and connect gathering.   I customize the projects in your price range so you and your tribe can enjoy time together while creating something to take home. I provide  all the supplies to your home, my studio or another location of your choice.  Perfect for holiday gatherings, meet ups, team building events and more. Contact me to start customizing your experience.

Want to see what I'm offering this season? Here's my lineup so far!  You can register and pay on this website HERE Grab a friend and come and enjoy! 

Oct. 10th 9am Scrapbooking: Preserving your Stories  Do you have photos hidden away in a box or saved on your phone? Want a meaningful, stress-free way to preserve your favourite memories? This class will help you get started without feeling overwhelmed! Over two sessions, you’ll learn simple techniques for creating beautiful memory-keeping layouts using photos, titles, journaling, and decorative elements. We’ll focus on telling the stories behind your photos in a way that is both creative and personal. All supplies provided. Cost: $55

Oct 13, Nov. 10th, Dec 8th 11am  Lunch Laugh and Craft Come enjoy creating 3 handmade cards in this relaxed and social environment at the local Swiss Chalet in Markham.  All supplies and instruction included.  Cost: $25 or free with an order (min. $30) at the class. Lunch purchase required and you will pay the restaurant for the meal of your choice.

Oct 22nd  7:00pm Halloween Home Class Come enjoy creating a fun halloween décor item complete with all the spooky embellishments.  We’ll hang out at the Cornell Market and create. All supplies and instruction included. Cost $50 RSVP by Oct. 8^th

Nov. 4^th 7pm Crafty Kit & Sip Come enjoy a casual night out at the local Col. Mustards bar.  Grab a drink or appetizer of your choice and enjoy creating using one of our all inclusive craft kits.  Choose  your kit and enjoy the vibe.  Bring a friend to add to the fun!  Cost: $40 includes all supplies to create.  Drink or food purchase from the bar required to participate in the experience. Register HERE

 

 

Nov. 14^th 9am Christmas Cardmaking  Come enjoy creating 6 handmade Christmas cards using a variety of products.  Light snacks, a social vibe as well as all required supplies are included.  Invite a friend for this holiday themed class at the local Cornerstone Christian Community Church Craft & Chat space Cost: $45

Jan 2^nd 9:30am Appreciation Event Let’s kick off the new year with new creative inspiration.  Create 3 cute projects, enjoy eats and treats and special offers! Free for those who have shopped with me in 2026, $25 otherwise (waived with an order at the event min. $30). Register by Dec. 19^th.  Location in Markham TBA. 

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Fall Crafty Fun! I make it easy!

Summer is almost over so it's time to plan our fall crafty fun! 

I use my summer time to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with my family, and plot my next stampin' experiences for you! 

I still believe the best option is to contact me to book a private event for you and your friends and family.  This way, you get to customize the experience to what you want and you get to pick a time and date that works for you! So, don't be shy to message me so I can help customize something for you! 

In the meantime, here's the class lineup! 

Register for any of the events below HERE

 Sept. 6^th 9am-noon BOGO Sale and Holiday Product launch kick off: It’s time for my famous Buy One Get One Sale! Choose from my large selection of retired merchandise and receive it FREE when you place an equal value order for new product from my online store. Enjoy eats, treats and stamping projects in Markham as we kick off some new product arrivals!  Cost: $15 waived with orders $30 or more. RSVP by Sept. 1^st.

Sept. 9th 11:00am Lunch, Laugh and Craft: Make 3 different cards for $25 and enjoy lunch* at the local Swiss Chalet in Markham!  Bonus: get your class free when you place an order of $30 or more at the class! RSVP by 1^st of the month (*lunch purchase required)

Sept. 22nd 6:30pm Life is Beautiful Kit Together  Purchase one of the Workshop Scrapbooking Kits and spend the evening with me making the gorgeous pages.  I’ve committed to creating pages and completing them with photos and journaling to help myself and my family remember that Life is Beautiful! I would love for you to join me in person or over zoom.  No experience is required. Space is limited. (kit purchase can not be combined with other Stampin4fun offers) 

You can purchase any kit but here's my suggestion for this month: The weekend adventures pages so you can document your summer fun! 

Shop the scrapbooking workshop kits HERE or just come to the class and choose from my selection. In that case just register HERE

Oct. 20th 5:30pm Make ‘N Mingle at Pig & Chick: Come for a social, crafty evening in historic Unionville.  Choose a crafty kit from my selection and we’ll craft and chat and then order a meal of your choice from the restaurant.  You’ll pay the restaurant directly for your meal choice. You’ll pay me for the kit.  Kits range in price from $25-$45. RSVP required. Space is limited.

 

 

Oct. 31-Nov. 2^nd Retreat in a Box: Enjoy your own personal creative escape. Plan to take time to relax and craft to your heart's content. Register for this retreat in a box and you'll have access to an exclusive facebook group where you can connect with other likeminded crafters, while you craft and enjoy. You'll also receive 4 precut projects and tutorials to create 4 beautiful cards, 5 completed surprise and delight gifts along with tutorials so you can learn and create these projects too! That's not all! You'll also receive a goodie bag of crafty product to help you create your projects and to facilitate future crafting fun! The feature Suite for the retreat is the Peaceful Garden. (not included but you can add on the stamp set and/or dies if you wish). Early Bird Registration deadline August 31st cost: $65. Final registration deadline and cost: October 1st $75. Canadians only due to Stampin' Up! Policy. Shipping to your door $20.

Register HERE

Perfectly Pears Class  Make 5 different cards featuring the gorgeous Perfectly Pears bundle.  Cardstock, envelopes and step by step tutorials included. It is recommended to have the feature bundle which you can add on for a slightly discounted price.  Create on your own time at your own leisure. RSVP by October 1st Cost $40. Shipping to your door $20 (or free if you order the retreat in a box with shipping)Add on bundle for additional $70 Register HERE

I'm having such fun thinking of ideas to create together with you!  There may be more options coming but this is what we have for now!  I hope you'll join me!  Creating with you makes my heart happy! 

Thanks for dropping in! 

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Business Renovation Update

Hello Friends! 

If you recall, I was planning to take some time this summer to think, plan and pray how to better serve you given my current life stage commitments. 

I thought you deserved a little update now that we are almost the middle of August. 

I've gone into this summer trying to have an open eyes and heart for what the future will hold and I thought I'd share my learnings and insights and upcoming plans. 

Warning...this might be long!  

My final class before the summer hit was the supper and stamping fundraiser.  I was so happy to see people of all ages chatting, creating, laughing and connecting. (You can read more about it HERE) 

I felt so sure that whatever my new "stampin4fun" business looked like, it would involve bringing people together for creativity but also for so much more. 

I looked back at my journal where I had written notes in February 2024. I had been feeling so busy and I know I had been feeling that way for a long time.  Ever since I started working full time as an employee with Stampin' Up!  I had lost my weekly Wednesday Sabbath rest day and I was missing it very much yet I loved everything I was busy with...and couldn't see how to move forward toward better balance. 

I started then with trying to discern my God given life priorities in this season of my life, knowing that if I articulated these priorities, then I would be responsible to orient my life accordingly around these priorities. 

• Loving my children and husband well.
• My job at Stampin' Up! 
• Making space to serve and be hospitable to others
• General health and wellness (my body is aging and definitely telling me it needs attention!) 

You may think my little stamping business doesn't seem to have made the list in these priorities but as I have reflected and prayed about it, it really fits into the last three priorities. 

As the Canadian Demonstrator Development Manager for Stampin' Up!, I feel like I can be better in this role if I continue to walk the walk as a demonstrator.  How can I help Canadian demonstrators if I am too far removed from the real life of a demonstrator? 

I also think being a demonstrator gives me a vehicle to serve others and invite them into a safe space.  Hospitality can be defined as love toward strangers. This business has allowed me to meet many people who started as strangers but then became friends! 

Lastly, I can't deny that playing with the high quality, coordinating products of Stampin' Up! just makes me feel happy! It's got to be good for my health and my soul!  (look what I made last week using the Sketched Butterflies Stamp set and dies!) 

I am even more convinced about the importance of sharing beauty through my business because of the wisdom in this book: 

Culture Care: Reconnecting with beauty for our common life 

by Makoto Fujimura

Anyone who is interested in making this world a better place for ourselves, our children, and future generations needs to read this book

There's so many quotes that made me pause and think about the value of creating beautiful things! 

For example: 

"But even if we would agree that beauty is not necessary to our daily survival, it is still necessary for our flourishing.  Our sense of beauty and our creativity are central to what it means to be made in the image of a creative God. ...It is part of our human nature.  This is why our soul hungers for beauty"

So often I hear people say that they don't have time to create...as if it's not as important as other tasks. 

My response would be a question: Do you want to merely exist?  Or do you want to flourish in this life? 

I want to help you to flourish! 

So here's what I'm thinking for now. (these points have a lot of subpoints and thoughts related to each but I'm trying to keep it brief here for you!) 

• At least one in person experience a month which I will aim to offer as a virtual/take it to go option as well if at all possible. 
• A virtual and in person New catalogue/product experience 3X/year
• Monthly Video Technique tutorials and zoom craft n chat sessions through my Stampin4fun Club membership (learn more about that here) 
• Monthly prize giveaways and Quarterly in person gathering experience with swapping for my Team STIC members (learn about joining my team here) 
• Plus keeping space in my calendar for additional experiences and private events. 
• Pop up classes and videos whenever I can. 

Take out your calendar and get ready for what's coming! I still have to finalize some details for some of these things but you can take note for what I have so far. 

August 24th 11am-4pm

Come and visit me at Cornerstone Centre!  I'll be a vendor at the artisan fair.  There will be lots of local artists and vendors there!  It's a great activity to enjoy with a friend. 

August 29th Life is Beautiful Card class: In person or Take it to go! Details and registration here

August 29th You are Beautiful Class: Make 8 beautiful cards, 2 of 4 designs using the meaningful You are Beautiful Stamp Set. this class includes half a package of three different designer series papers, 1/4 package of in color glimmer paper, plus all the other precut pieces and necessary embellishments to complete your 8 cards. Cost: $45 RSVP by August 14th. Enjoy the class in person or take it 2 go. Choose to add on the feature stamp set for an additional cost

September 3 & 4th: VIP New Catalogue Kickoff Party

You will Receive an invitation to this virtual new catalogue extravaganza if you're a Team STIC member, Stampin4fun club member or have shopped with me in the past year. 

There will be 14 video presentations in an exclusive facebook group each highlighting a different product from the Sept. to December holiday mini catalogue! 

You want to make sure you get invited! 

It's going to be EPIC! 

September 8th: Stampin4fun Relaunch Party and BOGO Sale

Come celebrate with me as I open the doors of my home to welcome you in with stamping, snacks and BOGO sale.  It will be our chance to reconnect after the summer and for me to share what's new and happening RSVP will be required.  Stay tuned for the sign up but mark your calendar now! 

September 10th Lunch Laugh and Craft

Sept. 10th 11:00am Lunch, Laugh and Craft: Make 3 different cards for $25 and enjoy lunch* at the local Swiss Chalet in Markham! Bonus: get your class free when you place an order of $30 or more at the class! Come enjoy lunch, laughing and crafting with me! RSVP by 1st of the month (*lunch purchase from the restaurant is required to participate in the crafting)

Retreat in a Box:

Ladies Retreat in a Box: If you need a break from the rat race of life, this retreat is for you! Set aside a day to use your supplies to craft to your hearts content in the comfort of your own home! This retreat box is packed with supplies to make 4 different cards and includes a goodie bag valued at min. $50 and 5 pillow gifts. You’ll have access to an exclusive facebook group and video tutorials to inspire your creativity! Enjoy the vibe of the in person event at a fraction of the cost! $65 (add $20 if shipping required) Choose to add on the feature stamp set/bundle if desired. RSVP by October 1st.

Gen & Jen Holiday Stamp Camp: A fan favourite! Make 10 different cards using new mini catalogue product. All consumable supplies provided. Do the cards on your own time at your leisure with provided tutorials. Class includes a goodie bag, special handmade treat and get access to an exclusive facebook group with games and additional inspiration. Cost: $78 (add $20 if shipping required) Choose to add on the feature stamp set/bundle for a discounted price if desired. RSVP Nov 1st

Additional classes to add on to this camp or to take on their own will be announced very soon! 

I have more to share but this blog post is long enough for now! 

I'll finish off with just a few photos of how I've been attending to the priorities on my list that I mentioned earlier

While I was stuck in Quebec healing from my eye issue, I made sure to connect with my kids through playing games online! 

I figured a part of loving my husband well is to also participate in things he enjoys even if it's not my favourite...hello camping!

Wanting to make space for relationships and hospitality  meant that when my boss came into the Niagara region for vacation with his wife, I made a point of  asking if we could meet up for dinner.  Yes, I love my job so much that I can't wait to visit with my boss on a day off! 

Thanks for dropping in! 

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August online shopping Offer: 

• Don't forget to get your free gift in the mail when you place an online order $60 or more using host code: MRWYQBMV
  
  

  Do not use the host code if your order is $200 or more before tax/shipping so you can claim your free stampin' reward product.  I'll still give you any stampin4fun perks

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Time to Register for August Classes!

It's time to register for the August Stampin4fun classes!
I've got lots happening in August so you can enjoy playing with beautiful paper and colour!
Joining in my August classes also gives you more Sizzlin' Summer Raffle tickets!

I have lots of awesome prizes including a product gift certificate to be won! 

So, grab your calendar and check out what's happening in August! 

Monday Aug. 3^rd  10am or 7pm: Technique Class Come learn some fun techniques for your cards. You’ll make 3 step-up wow projects and learn some new things. .$25 or FREE with an order (min. $30).  Classes will be online while pandemic continues. Packets can be picked up from my home the weekend before the class or mailed.  RSVP one week before the class.  Register for the 10am Class HERE

Register for the 7pm class HERE

Thurs. Aug. 6th 7pm Team STIC Celebration : Come check out the fun of the Team STIC Stampers!  We stamp, see stamping demonstrations and learn new things! We’ll meet over Zoom video conferencing until it is safe to gather again. Check it out once to enjoy the vibe but why not join the team by purchasing the starter kit if you want to enjoy it every month! (Plus get many other perks) 

Tuesday. Aug. 4th 2pm Facebook party: Holiday Catalogue Kick Off Join me in my facebook group as I share via facebook live what’s new and hot in the holiday catalogue! There will be party perks, games and prizes! Everyone welcome! Make sure to be a part of my facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/249011281935149/

Saturday. August 8^th 10am  Demonstrator Stamp ‘n’ Share: Calling all Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!  Interested in inspiration and tools to support you in your Stampin’ Up! journey?  This is the event hosted by top demonstrators Genevieve Ko and Zahra Premji is for you!   We’ll showcase at least 12 projects using products from the new holiday catalogue.  In addition there will be networking and training opportunities plus tutorials and videos are provided!  Join us for this completely online event.  If you aren’t able to join live, you can watch the recordings on your own time. Cost: $75 all inclusive price includes make n take packet and pillow gifts.  $35 online pass that includes videos and tutorials. $10 discount for Team STIC and Pretty in pINKster team members.  RSVP ASAP bit.ly/demostampandshare

Saturday. August 22^nd 2pm Socially Safe Stamp Camp: A new holiday catalogue is here and it’s time to play and be inspired! Unless public health guidelines change, it will run similar to the June Stamp camp.  Join in over zoom video to see fun stamping demonstrations and see how to assemble the 10 different cards using a wide variety of new holiday catalogue product.  Choose your option for receiving your cardmaking packet and goodie bag: 1) I will pick up my unassembled kit (option to choose a stamping slot in my garage) 2) I will pick up the kit with the 10 cards fully stamped and assembled 3) Please mail my kit with the cards unassembled and unstamped 4) Please mail my kit with the cards fully stamped and assembled. Cost: $65 Register by July 25^th. Add $10 for shipping. Save $10 if Team STIC or Stampin4fun club member

Register HERE and I will be in touch to confirm payment and your option choice

Wednesday. Aug. 26th 7pm Sweet and Simple Class: Holiday Catalogue Kick Off Make 4 cards which highlight product from the new holiday catalogue! Cost: $25 includes a new holiday embellishment RSVP by August 4^th Invite a new friend to register for the class and both of you will receive a double set of cards FREE! 

Register HERE

August is the launch of the August - December mini catalogue (formerly known as the holiday catalogue) 

I'm working on getting these mini catalogues out to those of you who would like to enjoy one.  Anyone who has shopped with me in the past 6 months is automatically on my list.  If you haven't shopped with me in the past 6 months but would still like a mini catalogue, please let me know and I'll aim to mail one to you!  You just let me know by registering HERE

I've already had great fun playing with new catalogue goodies!  Check out this pretty card which I think I might use for the August Stamp Camp!
I'm loving the inlaid copper accents in this paper!

Hope to stamp with you soon!

Check out my product of the month

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Stampin4fun Happenings!

Stamp Camp always gets me in gear to get my class calendar in order.  There are always far more ideas in my mind than I can actually get into a class.  It's maddening really. 
Why can't I stamp every day and show people every single idea I've seen, tried, learned? (insert temper tantrum here)
Yes, I guess sleep is important and so is eating and resting and family activities 
There's just so much I want to do and so little time!
Do you know what I'm talking about?

Anyway, sorry I got off track there. 

I'm going to paste my class schedule below. There's a few favourites I really want to highlight but this post would be too long if I did that!   You can RSVP for any of the events by going to my events page on my website. 

So today I will just highlight a cool idea I have been dying to try.

It is a competely online event where I come to you via video conference.  I will send make n take supplies plus a special gift via Canada Post and I will demonstrate the cards via video conference and then for fun we will play Bingo.  I tried it with Team S.T.I.C and it was so fun!!!!
I'm ready to try it with you!  Everyone is welcome to join in!  Register today!
Here's the information:

Tuesday Oct. 30^th Say BOO Stampin' Bingo: Online Version.  Enjoy the fun of my Stampin’ Bingo nights from the comfort of your own home! In the mail you’ll receive your bingo card and make n take supplies.  You’ll receive an email with a video conference link so you can join in from wherever you are!  I’ll do stamping demonstrations and we’ll have fun playing bingo.  There will be great Stampin’ Up! prizes too of course! Cost: $35 ($5 each additional bingo board)  RSVP by October 16^th.

Okay, here's the rest of my Stampin4fun class schedule pasted below.  Check it out and contact me if you have any questions! 

Monday October 1^st 10am or 7pm: Technique Class Come learn some fun techniques for your cards. You’ll make 3 step-up wow projects and learn some new things.  This month we’ll be learning different ways to use background stamps. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month.$25 or FREE with an order (min. $30)  Become a Stampin4fun club member and enjoy this class free along with other perks like free catalogues, free product, stamp camp discount and more!  

Wed.Oct. 24^th 7pm: Sweet and Simple Class: Come enjoy this relaxing class where you will make 4 cards. Usually on the last Wednesday of each month.  (changed this month due to Halloween) New and experienced stampers welcome to enjoy this night out. Special Halloween treat for all attendees this month! Cost: $20 or FREE with an order (min.$25) 

Wed. Oct. 24^th :6:30pm  Timeless Tidings Project Kit Make 20 beautiful Christmas cards using the Timeless Tidings Kit. I’ll supply the ink and stamps. This kit makes stunning cards and includes gold accented envelopes.  RSVP by October 10thCost:  $38

Tuesday Oct. 30^th Say BOO Bingo: Online Version.  Enjoy the fun of my Stampin’ Bingo nights from the comfort of your own home! In the mail you’ll receive your bingo card and make n take supplies.  You’ll receive an email with a video conference link so you can join in from wherever you are!  I’ll do stamping demonstrations and we’ll have fun playing bingo.  There will be great Stampin’ Up! prizes too of course! Cost: $35 ($5 each additional bingo board)  RSVP by October 16^th.

Monday Nov. 5^th 10am or 7pm: Technique Class Come learn some fun techniques for your cards. You’ll make 3 step-up wow projects and learn some new things.   We usually meet on the first Monday of each month.$25 or FREE with an order (min. $30)  Become a Stampin4fun club member and enjoy this class free along with other perks like free catalogues, free product, stamp camp discount and more! 

Sunday Nov. 18^th : Santa’s Workshop Time to craft for Christmas!  Choose 1 or more of the following options: a) Make 20 Christmas cards in two sizes using the cute and colourful Santa’s workshop memories and more card pack $40  b) Make 30 fancy tags using the Sincerely Santa Project Kit $42 c) HOME décor frame with 12 interchangeable themed elements.  Great for your own home or makes a special gift. $40 d) Craft and Chat:bring your own consumables and get your crafting done for the holidays.  Have access to my tools and inspiration.  $25.  choose your time slot: 1pm-3pm or 3:30pm-5:30pm   RSVP by November 5^th

Wed. Nov. 28^th 7pm: Sweet and Simple Class: Christmas Card Theme Come enjoy this relaxing class where you will make 4 cards. Usually on the last Wednesday of each month.   New and experienced stampers welcome to enjoy this night out.  Cost: $20 or FREE with an order (min.$25) . Double set for just $10 more.

Monday Dec. 3rd  10am or 7pm: Technique Class Come learn some fun techniques for your cards. You’ll make 3 step-up wow projects and learn some new things.   We usually meet on the first Monday of each month.$25 or FREE with an order (min. $30)  Become a Stampin4fun club member and enjoy this class free along with other perks like free catalogues, free product, stamp camp discount and more! 

Jan 02 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM  (Eastern)

It's time for my Annual customer appreciation Event.  This is a free event to anyone who has shopped with me this past year.  Come enjoy some eats and treats and be the first to stamp with the new occasions catalogue and saleabration goodies. 

My buy one get one sale table will be set up! 
I'll have hundreds of dollars of merchandise for sale! 

FREE for customers this past year
$5 for adult guests
Drop in style at my home  RSVP required

Sat. Jan 19^th 10am: Stamp Camp The very popular stamp camp is back and will be showcasing all the goodies from the Spring and saleabration catalogues.  $67 registration fee includes goodies bag, supplies to make 10 different cards, lunch stamping demonstrations and more!RSVP early as space is limited. Team S.T.I.C and Stampin4fun club members save $5.