Looking for a clear alternative to standard greeting cards?
Last chance to save 1/3 off the regular price for the Clear Cards Online Class! This class will present a clear alternative to standard handmade greeting cards – because they all use window sheets in some form!
Click here to register for the class – if you register by 11pm Wednesday 18 January, you’ll pay just $20CAD for lifetime access. Class launches on Thursday, 19 January and regular class fees will be in effect at that time ($30CAD for lifetime access).
These cards and techniques are impressive but easy! My kind of crafting!!
Coordinating stamps and dies means this gingko branch card is quick and easy to create!
I love coordinating products because they make my crafting so much easier – this gingko branch card is a perfect example of that. I’m even happier because Stampin’ Up! now calls the stamp sets and coordinating dies by the same name so it’s easy for me to remember which ones go together!
Gingko Branch Card
The Gingko Branch stamp set is one of Stampin’ Up!’s Distinktive stamp sets – meaning that the stamps have a texture that automatically provides depth and texture without any extra effort on my part – so you know it’s going to be a favourite for me! I simply inked this stamp with Old Olive ink, then when I applied the stamp to the paper, the shading and texture automatically occurred because of the way the stamp surface is constructed. (BONUS – if you don’t stamp it perfectly, no one will know because it’s not meant to be a uniform image!). There is the coordinating Gingko Branch Dies, and you can get the stamps and dies together in a discounted Gingko Branch Bundle during the January-April Mini Catalogue sales period (until 30 April 2023/while supplies last).
If you checked out the Sunday Swaps Page on New Years Day, you’ll have seen the swap card that I created for the Demonstrator Only Sale-a-Bration swap with the Beautifully Happy stamp set. Since it had multiple layers, I was thrifty and cut out the centre of the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper with a Stitched Rectangle Die. The DSP layer was covered up by my main stamped image. I then took all those smaller Stitched Rectangle die cuts and used them to create multiples of this card!! It made a perfect backdrop to the die cut gingko leaves. I added an Old Olive Cardstock layer that I dry embossed with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder (still one of my favourites and a go-to in my craft room). Honestly, the thing that took the longest was taking off all the liner bits from the Stampin’ Dimensionals that I used on the back of the die cut!
If you’re in Canada, if you purchase the Gingko Branch bundle, you’ll be able to select a Sale-a-Bration item for free from the “free with $60CAD purchase” level! You could select the Dainty Flowers DSP that I used on this card as well – then you’ve got almost everything to just copy this design – now that’s quick and easy crafting! Sale-a-Bration runs until 28 February, but a reminder that Sale-a-Bration freebie products are also only available while supplies last – while there’s a good supply of all the products, you never know what’s going to be the runaway hit and sell out before the end of the official sales period!
You can shop in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store 24/7 and have your items delivered directly to you in Canada, or you can contact me if you need assistance placing an order, want to pay by etransfer or have any questions. Let’s Sale-a-Brate!
So I was “procraftinating” the other day…you know, when you’re supposed to be doing something and craft instead…and came up with this super fun Totoro punch art card! OK technically it’s not punch art, it’s die cut art…but you get the idea. Basically use die cuts to piece together a totally different look!
Totoro Punch Art Card
Technically, I think I should have the belly circle lower on the card front, but it’s stuck in place now LOL!
image from Studio Ghibli site (with permission as per site settings)
So the above is a photo for reference…obviously my version is simplified! I used circle die cuts (from Layering Circles Dies and Warm Welcome Dies)for the eyes, and the nose is the end cast off piece from the label in the Waves Dies; the marks on the belly are created using the accent from the Alphabet A La Mode Dies!
This Totoro punch art card was a lot of fun to create – and I made a short video of the process which I uploaded to pretty much all my social media platforms – TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook….because everyone has their “go to” platforms where they watch their content! I’ve embedded the YouTube version below.
Eventually I did get some other work done….but I am really good at procraftinating…..how about you? If you want to keep in the loop about other tools to help you procraftinate, or craft on purpose, even, be sure to be signed up for the YamStamps Newsletters (click on the link or use the box on the YamStamps site) – they are sent out each Tuesday at 1pm Eastern – so no more procraftinating for me – I’m off to write a newsletter!
The January-April Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration Catalogue both start today!
Just when you thought you were done celebrating – here’s another reason to be happy – it’s new catalogue time!
The January-April Mini Catalogue is live – you can click here to check out the online version of the catalogue. If you made a purchase with me in the last few months, you should have received your copy already. If you are missing a copy or would like to get one and don’t currently have a Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrator, I’m happy to help – just message me!
It’s also the start of Sale-a-Bration! Stampin’ Up! is returning to a once a year Sale-a-Bration event, so starting today and running until the end of February, when you have $60CAD product in a single order (before shipping/taxes, after any coupons/discounts), you’ll be able to select a free product from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue! There are also some items that are available at the $120CAD level. There’s no limit to how many Sale-a-Bration rewards you can earn. Click here to see the online catalogue.
One of the best deals during Sale-a-Bration is the Demonstrator Starter Kit– you’ll have THREE options for your kit 1) Select $225 worth of product, receive a special edition Boho Blue (new upcoming In Colo(u)r!) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and pay just $175. 2) Select $225 worth of product, receive a White (‘regular colour’) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and pay just $175. 3) If you don’t need a(nother) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, you can select $225 worth of product and pay just $135.
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine retails for $86CAD, so if you select a Starter Kit option that includes it – you’re paying less than half price for the device! During Sale-a-Bration all the kits contain $60 more product than usual! It’s a fantastic way to kick off your own home based business.
I know I’m not the only one that this happens to – I need a card, or I feel like crafting, but when I sit down to come up with a card, nothing seems to work. It’s like crafter’s block – writer’s block for the paper crafter!
My motto is “Crafting Doesn’t Have to be Difficult to be Impressive” – and it’s a big part of the reason I started the YamStamps Sketch System! This program will help you come up with multiple number of cards for a fraction of the effort – but the beauty is that the cards will all look different – and I’ll show you how!
How the YamStamps Sketch System works: It’s a subscription based monthly program – so at the beginning of the month, you’ll get a card design sketch with dimensions, and a sample of a card made using that sketch, with a list of supplies. The next week, you’ll get a different sample, using the same sketch. After four weeks, you’ll get a summary email, and we’ll start the process again with a brand new sketch!
Cost: Just $9.99CAD per month. When you sign up, you’ll enter your payment option, and you’ll be automatically charged each month you’re subscribed. Stay for a month or two, or stay for a year or longer! You’ll keep getting new sketches and new ideas while you’re subscribed.
