Apr 30, 2009 | rubber stamping
I love using Stampin' Up!'s shimmery white cardstock, and it's fantastic for more simple cards. It just gives it an extra "wow" without distracting too much. If you click on the image, you might be able to see the shimmer a bit better.
For this baby card the shimmery white is offset by a sage shadow insert, highlighted by the eyelet border punch. I used sage shadow as the accent colour (since this is for a "gender yet unknown" baby!). White organza ribbon holds everything together. The stamps used were Warm Words ("happiness") and Fun and Fast Notes. I used my watercolour crayons (sage shadow, pixie pink, almost amethyst for the grounding shadow) and blender pen to colour in the baby buggy image. I chose to use the blender pen over the aquapainter because I wanted a bit more control over where the colour went. Yes, I have control issues…..lol
This is the last post for April – wow! I managed a post a day (well, essentially, other than that one that didn't schedule correctly…lol). But wait, there's more! May is going to bring lots of fun things in the Stampin' Up world…and it's (Inter)National Scrapbooking Month!! Stay tuned to celebrate!
Apr 29, 2009 | Announcements
Tonight was my Information Evening – if you weren't able to make it, click here for an introduction to Stampin' Up! as a business opportunity.
Looking ahead, there are still openings for my "For the Girls" All Occasions card class on Wednesday May 6th here in Burlington – cost is $15 and includes all supplies including envelopes. Contact me to register (and get directions!). Can't make it that day? Get a group of friends together and I'll come to you!!
May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up! has some great promotions to celebrate so be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com for details!!
Apr 28, 2009 | 3D samples
This is a box made with Stampin' Up!'s Big Shot Matchbox Bigz XL Die – love it! I used some Tea Party Designer Series Paper for the box and a medium window sheet for the sleeve. When die cutting the window sheet, I found that if I placed a piece of cardstock underneath the die, it helped the score lines to show up better. I have ordered the extended premium crease pad so I'm sure that would help too (I'll be sure to report in on that!).
Anyway, the beauty of this little box is that the only adhesive needed was a bit of Sticky Strip to hold the sleeve together. The bottom of the box stays together without adhesive!! I wrapped a bit more of the Tea Party paper around a few Hershey nuggets to coordinate, and then tied some Very Vanilla wide grosgrain around the whole package.
Wouldn't these make cute party favours?! (of course, you'd need to get extra chocolates to test for their freshness, a quality control measure I insist upon…)
If you purchase this die before the end of April, you qualify for the Get Connected Promotion and receive your choice of one Under $12 product (p 208 of the Idea Book & Catalogue) for free!! PLUS if you place your order through www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (click on SHOP NOW) – you'll get a free copy of the Idea Book & Catalogue as well!! What's not to like about that?! Again, both of these specials are on until the end of April – TWO days from now…
Contact me if you have any questions!
Apr 27, 2009 | 3D samples
This was another project from my CH Morning Live Appearance that you may not have been able to see close up! It's a box made from five coasters – the cardboard kind you get in restaurants. I used the Tombow glue to adhere Tea Party designer series paper to both sides of the coasters, and the crop-a-dile to place jumbo brads at the edges. I tied grosgrain ribbon through the brads to hold the coasters together in positon. It's big enough to hold a small potted plant – I put a plastic bag around the bottom of the pot to protect the box. A quick and easy way to dress up a plant that you're presenting as a gift!
If you're looking for other crafty ideas, check out my upcoming classes!
Apr 26, 2009 | specials
Recognize this picture? It's on the cover of the Occasions Mini Catalogue. If you place a $50 merchandise order from the Occasions Mini Catalogue before the end of April you can select a free item from page 208 in the Idea Book & Catalogue! (It's the under $12 page – see the listings below). My personal favourite is the Birthdays Count Mini Note kit – everything you need to whip up a quick birthday card!
Click on the Online Ordering button at the top right of the blog to place your order online – you'll also receive a free Idea Book & Catalogue – also only until the end of April.
Contact me if you need more info!
| tem |
Description |
Retail Price |
| 116209 |
Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit |
$11.95 |
|
116210
|
Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit |
$11.95 |
| 114494 |
Forever single stamp |
$6.95 |
| 114492 |
Beautiful Baby single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114486 |
Birthday Wish single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114490 |
Glad Friends single stamp |
$6.95 |
| 114498 |
Flowers in Silhouette single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114496 |
Celebrations single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114484 |
Elegant Thank You single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114504 |
Merci bien single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114488 |
Fun Flowers single stamp |
$6.95 |
I love using Stampin' Up!'s shimmery white cardstock, and it's fantastic for more simple cards. It just gives it an extra "wow" without distracting too much. If you click on the image, you might be able to see the shimmer a bit better.
