Jul 29, 2018 | cards, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
Getting ready for the holidays! While I’m excited about the upcoming long weekend (yay for summer), I’m also prepping for that big winter occasion….. First though – if you’d like a copy of the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue, please complete this form before the end of Monday if possible…. They’ll be mailed out from head office starting in August, and I need to get my list finalized before the end of July.
Since it’s Sunday, it’s time for another Swap Card Share! In the spirit of this post, I’m sharing a holiday card that I received in a recent swap – from Rose Marie Coleman.
This card features the Stampin’ Up! set Mistletoe Season, which is in the Annual Catalogue (no need to wait for the Holiday Catalogue to get a start on those cards!). There is no wreath image in this set, but there are fir boughs, which you can use to create a wreath shape, which is what was done on the main image here. It also uses the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper which was the featured product in my July Christmas Card Class. If you missed out on the in person class, be sure to “like” and follow the YamStamps Facebook Page for the announcement of the Online Version of the class – plus a bonus Facebook Live card!
If you’re in the Burlington, ON area, I hope you can join me for an upcoming in person class – there’s the Monthly Card Class that’s happening THIS Wednesday, August 1st at 1pm or 7pm (cost is $20 for 4 different all occasion cards), and the August Christmas Card Class on August 22 at 1pm or 7pm. The August Christmas Card Class featured product is going to be a set of 10 Watercolour Pencils, which are available in August as part of a special promotion (more details will follow on August 1st). Cost for class supplies only – $20, cost for class supplies PLUS a set of the Watercolour Pencils is $40. Contact me to register for the class. Deadline for registration and payment is Wednesday, August 8th if you want the pencils (after the 8th, pencils may still be available, but there will be an additional $25 fee to cover expedited shipping to ensure that your pencils arrive in time). Otherwise, basic class registration deadline is August 20th. Events and Classes are listed on the YamStamps Events Page. Hope to see you in class – whether in person or online!
Jul 22, 2018 | cards, Stampin' Up!
I often get asked where I get ideas for cards. I do create a fair number of them myself, but also get ideas and inspiration from fellow demonstrators! Sunday Swap Card Share posts will help me share inspiration that I’ve received from card swaps! Demonstrators often participate in these swaps – we batch create one design and then send them to the host, who swaps out the cards and sends them back. In exchange for a set number of identical cards, we receive a set of one of everyone’s cards. It’s a great way to get new takes on sets that I already own….and often encouragement to put others on my wish list!!
In honour of France’s World Cup win last weekend, for the first Sunday Swap Card Share I am featuring this French language creation by Emilie Poncelet. It uses the Little Twinkle Stamp Set – available in red rubber wood mount or clear mount versions. The French version of the stamp set that Emilie used is Petite Etoile, available in clear mount. The stamp sets are also available in discounted bundles with the Twinkle Builder Punch – wood mount, clear mount and French versions are available. HINT: If you’re looking on the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada webstore and want to find all the available French language sets, just type “french” into the search box and it will pull up all the stamp sets and bundles that are available. A reminder that if you live in Quebec and wish to place an order, all you have to do is email (or call) me, and I will place the order for you and have it delivered directly to your door. This also applies if you live elsewhere in Canada – but those outside of Quebec also have the option to place your order online yourself – shortcut is yamstamps.com/shop.
You can just get a peek at the inside of the card to see that Emilie’s also used one of the stamps to decorate the corner of the inside. This bundle has now moved a little higher on my wish list! I just purchased the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper that is part of this suite….since it’s part of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper sale that is running in July, so I can already envision some cute projects using the coordinating products together! A reminder as well that the Ink Pad Special for New Demonstrators also is running during July only – purchase a starter kit ($165 worth of product for $135) and receive a full set of the newly designed Ink Pads in the Colour Family of your choice! If you sign up with my group, you’ll be eligible for “Eh” Team Rewards, exclusive groups and other demonstrator only events – like swaps, or the upcoming On Stage Event in Orlando, Florida!! Registration for the event will open next month, so if you sign up now, you’ll be eligible to attend this 30th Anniversary event in November! I’m really looking forward to attending this one (hello, Florida, in November vs Ontario in November….). If you’d like more information about being part of my demonstrator group, you can check out this information page (shortcut is yamstamps.com/join) or contact me. Lots of ways to get more value for your crafting dollar this month!
Jul 21, 2018 | Paper Pumpkin, specials, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! is offering summer savings on Paper Pumpkin! Paper Pumpkin is the monthly crafting subscription kit that comes directly to your door. Each month brings a box that contains all the supplies needed to create that month’s projects – it could be cards, 3D items, packaging, home décor…all with different themes and each month is a surprise. It’s a great way to share crafting with the family, or if you are on the go a lot. Throw the box in your bag and you can craft at the cottage, on the road, in the tent….you get the idea.
New subscribers can get 50% off your first kit – use the code BLOOM0818 here to take advantage of the savings! Right now as we are getting prepared (slowly but surely) for my son to go to university, I also realize that this could be a great little stress reliever and care package for your university student too! If you have questions about Paper Pumpkin, you can check out my FAQ page about it here, or you can contact me.
You can also contact me if you want to get a spot in Wednesday’s Christmas Card Class! Get a jump on those holiday cards – two options: 1pm or 7pm! Class fee of $20 covers all supplies to create four different handmade Christmas Cards. Each month we will feature different holiday-themed product, and July features the Under the MIstletoe Designer Series Paper. Hope to see you in class soon! Space is limited, so please register ASAP so you’re not disappointed.
Jul 18, 2018 | cards, specials, Stampin' Up!
Handmade cards are ones that are kept and treasured, and the effort put into creating one does have an impact on the receiver! A handmade Thinking of You card is a great way to show that you care – and this simple design makes it easy to make an impression.
This card uses Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper as the main design on the cardfront. The sentiment is from the coordinating Rooted In Nature Stamp Set (available in red rubber – wood mount or clear mount). If you can’t tell, I love the technique of cutting a window out of the Designer Series Paper rather than always just cutting a mat and mounting the sentiment on it. I think it gives a different look to the card, and love that you can use the window cut out for other projects! In this case, the sentiment is stamped on Sahara Sand cardstock (which is what the card is as well) in Soft Suede ink, die cut with one of the Layering Ovals Framelits. I cut the window with the large oval from the Stitched Shapes Framelits, so that my cut out has that fun stitched edge when I use it on a different project later on! Those are those scraps and cut outs that I hoard. The window reveals the backing layer of Soft Suede cardstock and frames the sentiment well. I think that the beautiful Designer Series Paper elevates this handmade Thinking of You card – good thing it’s part of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free special running until the end of the month – I think I might have to stock up on this one…
If you are looking to stock up on your stash of handmade Thinking of You cards – or other types of cards, consider attending one of my classes! The Monthly Card Class always features a mix of designs and sentiments, as does the Stampers Club Class. You can see details on these on the YamStamps Events Page. One week from today we’ll be celebrating CHRISTMAS IN JULY! At the first of the monthly Christmas Card Classes on July 25th (1pm or 7pm), we’ll make 4 different cards featuring the Under the MIstletoe Designer Series Paper. Class fee of $20 will include all supplies required, and I have one slot left for $35 if you want to receive a package of the DSP along with your class. Contact me to register and pay! I hope to see you in class soon!
Jul 12, 2018 | cards, rubber stamping, specials, Stampin' Up!
I love to travel, so Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and papers that are travel themed always catch my eye. This Going Places card features a few travel themed products! The stamp set En Route is available in red rubber wood mount or clear mount options, and the Best Route Designer Series Paper – which is part of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Special running this month! The adhesive travel-themed embellishments are from the Best Route Enamel Shapes – available in colours that coordinate with the paper – because who needs to think too hard?!
The sentiments are cut with the Stitched Shape Framelits and the Classic Label Punch. The Stitched Shape square of Designer Series Paper is actually cut from the paper used on the card – it’s the flip side of that design! I adhered that square into the hole where it was cut from because I like to be thrifty with my paper – even if it is buy 3 get 1 free…I love the coordination of the Blueberry Bushel cardstock with the Designer Series Paper and the ink. Makes my crafting easy! This Going Places card would be great for a graduate, a traveller, or someone setting off on a new adventure in life.
This was one of the designs I submitted for the Canadian Demonstrator swap that I participated in last month. As part of my goal to blog more regularly, I’ll be sharing a swap card a week here on the YamStamps site. (This card is a “bonus” LOL). If you’re interested in getting more card ideas and samples, be sure to be signed up for my newsletters! Each week I send out paper crafting information and inspiration – including a big projects newsletter at the beginning of each month. Click here to sign up or use the box at the top right of the blog to register.
One last note – I’ve set up a Christmas Card Class for July 25th – consider coming out to get a start on those holiday cards! Contact me to register or check out the YamStamps Events page for all the upcoming dates. Hope to see you soon!
