Feb 25, 2010 | rubber stamping
This card features a couple of single stamps available through Stampin' Up! – Fine Flourish and Butterfly Accent. As my title indicates…I used the kissing technique. In this case, I inked the Fine Flourish stamp with Brocade Blue craft ink, then used that stamp as an "ink pad" for the Butterfly Accent stamp (a solid butterfly image). I "kissed" the rubber surfaces together, then stamped the butterfly onto Whisper White cardstock & embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.
I used a piece of the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper along the bottom of the card. Love how this paper has a glittery pattern on one side of the double sided paper. I used a few of the butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit that I ran through my Big Shot with some Brocade Blue cardstock.
All the stamps & the die are available in Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini catalogue, which runs for another month, as does Sale-a-Bration – don't forget that with your $65 merchandise order, you can receive your choice of Sale-a-Bration product for free! Host a workshop or sign up as a demonstrator and earn more free product as well – contact me for details before time runs out!!
Feb 22, 2010 | Events, rubber stamping
Waterfall cards are fun and actually pretty easy to make, once you've got the hang of them. Not sure about that? Hopefully I can help – my Cards that will Move You class is on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7pm here in Burlington, and (among other things) we'll be making a Waterfall Card!
This card features the I {Heart} Hearts set and the other reason I'm featuring this card on yamstamps.com today. Stampin' Up! is donating $2 towards Red Cross' Haiti Relief for each I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold until February 28th.
If you're interested in attending the Cards class, please contact me to register. Cost is $15 and includes all supplies required to complete the 4 moving cards we'll create (plus the envelopes to put them in!).
If you're interested in helping with Haitian Relief as well as your own creativity, contact me to place an order for I {Heart} Hearts, or click here to place your order online.
I {Heart} Hearts – clear mount stamps Item 118571 $24.95 (recommended block size – block D)
I {Heart} Hearts – wood mount stamps Item 117010 $35.95
Feb 20, 2010 | 3D samples
Don't think that I've shared this photo yet…these are some flower lollies that I made for my TV appearance on CH Morning Live. I used the Flower Folds Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot to create the flowers, then punched a hole in the centre of them with my Crop-a-Dile and slid the stick of the candy through it. Quick and easy – so right up my alley!! LOL. I showed them as an example of something you could give someone on Valentine's Day, but these would also make great party or shower favours / decorations!
I'm trying to focus on preparing for upcoming classes, but keep getting distracted by the TV. Honestly, I don't think I've watched this much TV in ages!! I get all nervous and anxious for the Olympic competitors during their races – thankfully crafting is a great way for me to relax, so look for some more creations in the next while on the yamstamps blog here!
If you are interested in trying out Stampers & Scrappers club, I have openings for a short term commitment club – 4 get togethers only, starting March through June. Contact me if you are interested in joining or would like more information- we meet in Burlington, so if you're in the area, please consider it!!
Feb 16, 2010 | Events
OK I know it's Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Tuesday; guess what we're having for dinner around here LOL)…but had to give you the heads up on my March Class and March Class to Go. How cute are these bunnies?!
Cost for the class will be $25 and includes all supplies required. Date for the class is Wednesday, March 24th, 7pm here in Burlington. When you register I'll give you the specifics on how to get here! Eggcoutrements Class:
Can't make it that evening? You have options – purchase the Class to Go for $25 – includes cardstocks/papers, accessories and full instructions. You supply the ink, stamps & adhesive. If you require any supplies, contact me for special class supply pricing. Other options – get a group of friends together & we can do the class on another evening or daytime…or receive the full instructions for free when you make a $50 merchandise online order through www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (click on SHOP NOW).
CLASS TO GO:
Feb 12, 2010 | rubber stamping
I'm so excited to watch the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies today!! I used to live in BC, and still have some ties to the Vancouver area. I was inspired to create a version of the Olympic Rings…Stampin' Up! style. From left to right – Pacific Point (retired In Colour), Summer Sun, Basic Black, Glorious Green and Real Red.
I first punched a circle with the 1-3/8" circle punch, then centred that and used the 1-3/4" circle punch. One slit in each ring allowed me to link them up.
I used this Wikipedia photo as reference:
Let the Games Begin!!
(oh, and GO CANADA GO!!!!)
This card features a couple of single stamps available through Stampin' Up! – Fine Flourish and Butterfly Accent. As my title indicates…I used the kissing technique. In this case, I inked the Fine Flourish stamp with Brocade Blue craft ink, then used that stamp as an "ink pad" for the Butterfly Accent stamp (a solid butterfly image). I "kissed" the rubber surfaces together, then stamped the butterfly onto Whisper White cardstock & embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.
