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C9 Christmas Cheer Turnabout | AmyR 2017 Christmas Card Series #23

Hello everyone! As of typing this it's super early Friday morning so YAY Happy Friday!

I had sooooo many requests to do videos showing how to use Concord & 9th's Turnabout stamp sets. This will just be the first one, I own a couple others and have ordered their newest one - plan to see many videos in the future!

These stamps are REALLY cool. And once you use them once they're actually quite easy to use! After I went through the steps of making my "jig" and marking the centre on the back of the stamp it all went smooth as butter after that (totally random - I've been seeing a lot of mashed potato recipe videos on Facebook today. With Christmas literally right around the corner it's not surprising. I REALLY want mashed potatoes like right now - smothered in butter...... OK back to the post at hand).

I stamped the backgrounds with Versafine Onyx black ink, then used the little solid images in the set and stamped those with various MFT dye inks. I am honestly just wow'd at how clever this all was - and it was REALLY easy to line up the solid images (I missed a few times here and there b/c I was stamping fairy quickly but that didn't bother me at all with the finished backgrounds).

I used the same inks and stamped backgrounds on Neenah Desert Storm card stock too - I gotta say I REALLY like how the colors look on this card stock! I need to do more solid stamping on it - I have some ideas brewing... (and I just noticed that I missed adding the white gel pen to one of the sets of candy canes - too late for these pics but again - I'm not too concerned about it LOL).

I used sentiments from Concord & 9th's Joyful Noel set on the inside of the cards, and stamped the little snowflakes from the Christmas Cheer turnabout set - only inking them up once then stamping them 3 times - getting 3 shades out of one ink.

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-------click!

Random (not-so-random if you actually read the post) question - do you "dress up" your mashed potatoes? I always keep mine simple - mashed so they're creamy and no lumps and I add lots of butter and milk, salt and pepper and that's it. I don't like adding anything else to it because I feel just properly done mashed potatoes are HEAVEN...... I can't wait to make Christmas dinner now ;).

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube. If the products  have little icons below the image it means there's more than one place it can be purchased. You can hover over the icons and it will tell you what store that link will take you to. Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home with my kids! I appreciate your support more than words can say!

I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!   

October 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU

Hello everyone!! Is it just me or does it feel totally bizarre that it's November already?!? Although I'm glad October is over as I was sick nearly the entire month, November is my least favourite month of the year. Here in Saskatchewan it's the darkest month of the year, and the lack of daylight and all the snow settling in makes it difficult (for me, thankfully the kids love the snow (well technically I do too - I just hate having to drive in it) - though the lack of sunlight not-so-much) to handle.

Anywho - I got a chance to sit down and film the October Happy Mail Haul - everything that showed up in my PO box last month!

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

Thank you all so very much for sending me cards and gifts (the gifts are always unnecessary but nevertheless very much appreciated). I know how much time and effort goes in to making a card and taking the time out of your day to do so and then send it on to me is a big deal. I love sharing what all of you are making and I am so glad you all enjoy watching these and sharing in them with me whether you send in a card or not!

Please leave some love in the comments (as well as any questions etc you might have) for the senders - I know they'd love to read them!!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

November Theme: Winter/Shaker Cards

December Theme: Ice/Sparkle/Glitter

January Theme: Love/Valentines Day

February Theme: Kindness/Thank You

Like I mention in all the Happy Mail Haul videos - I am not strict with the themes.. The post can be notoriously slow especially getting to me here in Canada, so I like to share everything that shows up in my PO Box the previous month regardless!

July 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU

Happy Tuesday! I'm SUPER late getting this video up - sorry! Things have been rather crazy on my end lately and it's been a bit of a scramble trying to keep up with life.

I finally got this video filmed showing off all the wonderful cards and whatnot some of you sent to my PO Box last month:

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

Please leave some love in the comments (as well as any questions etc you might have) for the senders - I know they'd love to read them!! 

Also here are some links to the different products I mentioned - as well as the link to Sandy Allnock's Hex Chart:

Copic Hex Chart

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

August Theme: Back to School/Teacher/Appreciation

September Theme: Fall/Halloween

October Theme: Holiday/Christmas

As always I'm not a huge stickler on the themes as it can take some time for mail to arrive here to me in Canada. I like to share everything that shows up in my PO Box with y'all - it's just fun to share what everyone is creating!! I appreciate it SO much that you take the time out of your day to create something and mail it. I also appreciate all of you that watch and comment and again just take the time out of your day to spend it here with me in my corner of the interwebs ;).

May 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU

Hello everyone! June already - which means I get to share with y'all all the fabulous cards and whatnot that were sent to my PO Box throughout the month of May:

To watch in HD over on YouTube click HERE <------click!

A huge THANK YOU again not only to all of you that send in things but to those that take the time to watch these videos and those that leave love in the comment section(s) for all these creations! You ALL rock ;) :).

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

June Theme: Critters/Animals

July Theme: Underwater/Beach/Summer

August Theme: Back to School/Teacher/Appreciation

Like I mention in the video I'm not a huge stickler on the themes, as in I'm not going to exclude anything that's sent to me if it doesn't arrive on time or isn't part of the theme. I'm just happy to share whatever arrived and sometimes cards like to take their time getting to me here in Canada LOL! 

Also here's links to that coffee themed patterned paper and the Pearl watercolours that I showed in the video: 

Your Next Stamp CRAZY FOR COFFEE 6X6 Paper Pack (SSS)

Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi PEARL COLORS Set of 6 (SSS)

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Colors, 6 color set (EH)

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April 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU | Uchi's Design Haul

Hello everyone! I am in total disbelief that April is over already. This month went by WAY too quickly it seems. Anywho I have some awesome cards and gifts and stamps and dies that were sent to me throughout the month of April:

 You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

May Theme: Father's Day/Masculine

June Theme: Critters/Animals

July Theme: Underwater/Beach/Summer

Thank you all TONS for taking the time out of your day to send cards and gifts (gifts are not necessary in the least - they're always appreciated but don't ever feel like you need to send anything!). I love going to the post office and getting all this happy mail throughout the month and then sharing it with you all. Everyone puts in so much effort and it's great to see what YOU guys are creating! ((((hugs))))

I also wanted to add - I have noticed several comments from some of you along the lines of "I'm not good enough" or "when I get the courage to" - PLEASE don't. We all have to start somewhere, and it's awesome to get a card from someone regardless of how much "skill" they have. This is supposed to be a fun and rewarding hobby and I don't ever want anyone thinking they're not "good enough" to send in cards. You do YOU - and if you want to send in a card to be featured then do it! I'll be proud to show it off to everyone :).

For those reading this make sure to leave some love in the comments for all these awesome cards that I showed. I'm sure the ones that sent in cards will more than appreciate all your kind words!! <3 <3 <3

Oh and before I forget - here's the links to the Uchi's Design stamps and dies they sent me (thank you so much Uchi's Design!) - as well as to the SSS May Card Kit that I mentioned in the video that as of posting this is still available:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of The Month MAY 2017 ANIMATION	Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps MADE WITH LOVE Teri Anderson	Uchi's Design BLACK Animation Grids (SSS)	Uchi's Design HAPPY BIRTHDAY Animation Clear Stamps (SSS)	Uchi's Design OWLS Animation Clear Stamps (SSS)
Uchi's Design GROWING FLOWER GARDEN Animation Clear Stamps (SSS)	Uchi's Design SMALL CARD 3X4 Animation Die And Stamp Kit (SSS)	Uchi's Design CIRCLE SLIDER Animation Die And Stamp Kit (SSS)

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March 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU!

Happy Monday! I totally spaced over the weekend and didn't fully register that it's APRIL now, which means I needed to film and post the Happy Mail Haul that arrived last month LOL! I got that done today and can't wait to share with y'all the cards YOU guys sent to my PO Box last month:

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

April Theme: Mother's Day/Floral

May Theme: Father's Day/Masculine

June Theme: Critters/Animals

Thank you all SO very much for putting in the time and effort to send cards and gifts (not necessary but always appreciated) to me! It's always a treat to go get the mail and find all these treasures and to read the cards and letters that are included in some (I don't read them in the videos as I think most are meant to be personal). Please make sure y'all leave some love in the comments for all those that sent something in - I'm sure they will really enjoy it <3 <3 <3 :).

EDITED TO ADD: People have been asking about the funny stamps for the back of cards and whatnot - I've linked to the stamp set here (it's sold out as of posting this but y'all can sign up to get an e-mail notification when it's back in stock!). As well I've included my (affiliate) link to Ellen Hutson!! :) :) :)

Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps MADE WITH LOVE Teri Anderson

Ellen Hutson

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February 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU!

It's the first of March already?!? February just flew by, and was crazy, but I'm hoping my life will be somewhat more "normal" from here on out LOL! As I'm typing this there's a bunch of snow falling outside - I so can't wait for spring!

Anywho - a lot of you sent in some wonderful cards and gifts to my PO box last month so let's get to it shall we?

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

March Theme: Birthday/Celebration

April Theme: Mother's Day/Floral

May Theme: Father's Day/Masculine

Thank you all SO very much for putting in the time and effort to send things to my PO box! It's always a treat to go get the mail and find all these treasures! :) :) :)

January 2017 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU!

Hello everyone! I haven't been posting much on here lately - the kids have been sick and I have been fighting off getting sick myself. So if I sound tired in the video it's because I really am! I wanted to get this video filmed though to share with you all the fabulous cards that were sent to me last month! 

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

February Theme: Spring/Easter

March Theme: Birthday/Celebration

April Theme: Mother's Day/Floral

Thank you all for sending the cards and gifts. I so enjoy getting the mail and getting the envelopes and packages from all over the world and then getting to share them with the rest of you! It's really fun to see what everyone else is creating :).

October 2016 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU

Hello everyone! I am WAY behind on getting this Happy Mail Haul video posted - it's actually been beautiful outside the last few days (definitely not the usual weather for November) so I've been spending extra time outside with the kids. We're soaking up as much of this good weather as possible before winter does arrive that's for sure.

Anywho - on to the Happy Mail Haul:

 

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada 

November Theme: Christmas/Holiday

December Theme: Winter/New Year's 

January Theme: Love/Valentine

Here are the links to the few products I was able to link to (including the stamp set I mentioned that I designed for Simon Says Stamp as last year's birthday exclusive!):

Simon Says Clear Stamps IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Doodlebug HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS 6x6 Paper Pad

Doodlebug JOLLY HOLLY Washi Tape

Little Things From Lucy's Cards ARCTIC SKIES Sequin Shaker Mix

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September 2016 Happy Mail Haul | Cards from YOU!

I can't believe how quickly September flew by! I'm barely processing that we're into October already and now the weather forecast for here is snow starting tonight - THAT I'm not ready for (literally - we need to go through all our winter gear tonight again and make sure the kids haven't outgrown anything. I did that before we moved but it's crazy how much kids can grow in just over 3 months....that plus it was summer and I wasn't ready to even think snow let alone prepare for it LOL).

Anywho - I received an amazing amount of cards in my PO Box last month. It's so fun to get these in the mail, and I really appreciate the kind words and letters you guys send! It's crazy for me to see what effect my card-making videos and blog have and to hear from people all over the world is crazy! :)

To watch directly on YouTube click HERE <-------click!

As I mentioned in the video - you can check out my Zig Clean Color category here on my blog - I categorize all my blog posts to make it easier to find what you're looking for. All the categories are listed in the sidebar to the right ------->. There is also a search bar that you can use to search out posts and whatnot.

You can check out my Clean Color Playlist on my YouTube channel HERE. I'm working on categorizing my YouTube videos into more playlists as well. I've got well over 800 videos on my YouTube channel now so getting them more organized is a lengthy process.

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada

 

October Theme: Nature/Fall

November Theme: Christmas/Holiday

December Theme: Winter/New Year's 

Thank you all SO much for the cards, letters and gifts. I love receiving them and showing them off to all of you, and I appreciate y'all taking time out of your day to visit my corner of the interwebs! ;) :)

August 2016 Happy Mail Haul | Cards from You!

Hello everyone! Things have been a little crazy this past month and I've had a ton of "extra" to deal with - but I am SO looking forward to September and all the new and exciting things the kids and I have going on!

So here's the cards y'all sent for last month - and like I said in the video it's like a "memo" went out about protecting your cards b/c ALL of them had some serious extra padding/packaging - I am impressed - and they all showed up pristine :).

  

To watch directly on YouTube click HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada

Due to popular request we're going to try out having themes for future months - and as I said in the video I'm not a huge stickler on late cards and whatnot b/c mail can sometimes take longer to get here and I just enjoy sharing what y'all send!

September Theme: Halloween! 

(since this will be filmed at end of September so I thought it would be fun to do Halloween-themed cards to share with everyone)

October Theme: Nature/Fall

November Theme: Christmas/Holiday

July 2016 Happy Mail Haul | Cards from You!

Hello everyone! So it's been a lot of fun since the move to be getting all these cards and little gifts in the mail - it appears the mail forwarding service is working so that those that sent cards to my old address are finding there way here to me at the new one!

 

To watch in HD over on YouTube click HERE <-----click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada

Due to popular request we're going to try out having themes for future months - and as I said in the video I'm not a huge stickler on late cards and whatnot b/c mail can sometimes take longer to get here and I just enjoy sharing what y'all send!

August Theme: Back To School/Thank You

September Theme: Halloween!

(since this will be filmed at end of September so I thought it would be fun to do Halloween-themed cards to share with everyone)

October Theme: Nature/Fall

 

June 2016 Happy Mail Haul! | Cards from YOU | MunchPak Candy Unboxing

Hello everyone! Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians!

I've got a REALLY fun Happy Mail Haul to share with you guys - some great cards and great gifts for my munchkins as well as an unboxing of a MunchPak Family Pak that was FULL of an assortment of international candy. When they reached out and contacted me I couldn't say no like I do to all the other companies offering me random (and usually really weird LOL) products to review on my YouTube channel. I refuse to spam my subscribers with a bunch of product that have nothing to do with paper crafting - but a box of candy - how could I resist? 

If you're interested in MunchPak and want to check them out go to their website HERE <-----click!

So a HUGE thank you to MunchPak as well as to Sabine for the awesome goodies for Katelyn and the rest of the kids, as well as thank you to all you guys for sending cards, watching my videos, commenting etc etc! It's always very much appreciated!

 

To watch on YouTube in HD click HERE <------click!

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO

Martensville, SK

S0K 2T0

Canada

Due to popular request we're going to try out having themes for future months - these were posted with last month's Happy Mail Haul and when we get closer to the end of summer I'll come up with more themes:

July: Flowers/Nature

August: Back To School/Thank You

Happy Mail Haul Video February 2016

Post #2 for today! If you missed the fun shaker card I made for this week's Color Throwdown Challenge you can scroll down to see it or find it HERE <-----click!

 

To watch directly on YouTube click HERE <-----click!

I'm glad so many of you are enjoying these Happy Mail Haul videos! It's fun for me to have a different way to connect with you guys and always ALWAYS fun to pick these up at the post office!

I said in the video we can try doing "themes" since I hinted at them last time and had a lot of people want to go for it. So the theme for March will be Spring/Easter cards (and I know I should be thinking ahead and planning for the next month too but as always I'm just flying by the seat of my pants and not looking too far ahead! I'm still jazzed that you guys are sending cards!).

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 906

Rosetown, SK

S0L 2V0

Canada

Happy Mail Haul! January 2016 Video

Hey everyone! I have another Happy Mail Haul to share with y'all - these are cards made by you guys that were sent to me in January:

  

You can watch directly on YouTube HERE <----click!

If you want to check out the 2 previous Happy Mail Haul Videos you can find them here:

Happy Mail Haul! December 2015 Video

Happy Mail Haul Video November 2015

If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:

Amy Rysavy

Box 906

Rosetown, SK

S0L 2V0

Canada

DoCrafts HOLLY Cling Stamps Gorjuss

How Strong You Are

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