Nov 8, 2008 | Big Shot, rubber stamping
Here's another swap card I received – this one is from someone in MY downline. Pammila's on the Sunshine Coast in BC – this is her creation for the swap – love the shaving cream background on the top note die, and the glitter on the dots on the star. The greeting is from Snow Swirled, the other stamps are from Spotlight on Christmas – one of those sets that I overlooked at first, I must admit…but the more I see samples with it, the more I think it should be on my next order!!!
Nov 7, 2008 | 3D samples, Events, rubber stamping
Newsletter subscribers had the heads up on this one – is this not the CUTEST card holder?!
My next themed class will be Punch Pals – Wednesday November 26 at 7 pm here in Burlington. We'll make this card holder plus six coordinating cards. I can see this being a great gift….or sending out the cards and keeping the card holder to hold the holiday cards & photos that will come in the mail to me! Class fee is $25 and includes all supplies.
Can't make it the evening of the class? Class to go kit is also $25 (plus postage if applicable), includes precut cardstocks & embellishments plus full instructions. You will need to supply the stamp set, inks & adhesive; in addition, this class uses a number of punches. If you're interested in the class to go option, please email me and we can work out what additional supplies you might need.
In the meantime, I'm cleaning up from the first Christmas Card Clinic and getting ready for the next one! Perhaps I'll get all the glittery bits out of the dining room by next year…..lol…..in the meantime, I think it adds to the festive look!!
Nov 6, 2008 | rubber stamping
I recently participated in a card swap with other demonstrators from across the country. My upline (the demonstrator with whom I signed up for Stampin' Up!), Sue Farrant organized the swap for the demonstrators in her group. This was one of her card samples, using the Snow Swirled set. I love the glitz of this card – and the non-traditional colours. A flower designer brad is used as the "star" – and can you see the glitter that is adhered in the brad to add a little colour & bling? Glitter on the stars on the tree complete the look.
Do you ever wonder where demonstrators get ideas for cards & scrapbook pages? Demonstrator swaps are a great method for me to get new ideas & inspiration that I can share with you!!
Nov 5, 2008 | rubber stamping
Here's a change from the blue holiday cards I've been showing a penchant for of late… This is a tri-fold card featuring the Say It With Scallops set. Stampin' Up! donates two dollars to Ronald McDonald House Charities for every set sold.
The For You is stamped in pink passion onto whisper white cardstock, then punched out with the scallop square punch – it's a negative image stamp. Mounted onto a strip of apricot appeal, and onto a card of certainly celery. The Illuminated wheel adds to the card base. The felt flowers from Flower Fusion are decorated by gold brads. The scallop edge punch coordinates with the scallop square punch.
This card fits into a Stampin' Up! medium envelope since the dimensions of the unfolded card are 4.25" x 11".
I've been challenged to see if I can do daily blog posts, so expect a bit more activity from me! Be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com or sign up for the feed to keep up to date!
Nov 4, 2008 | 3D samples, specials
Stampin' Up! has teamed with Country Living Magazine to present the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' kit!
The kit comes with EVERYTHING you need to create fantastic ornaments and tags like the ones shown in this picture. When I say EVERYTHING – this includes the chipboard, designer series paper, cardstock, adhesive, stamps, ink and accessories (including glitter, jewelled brads, ribbon & silver elastic cord) – oh, and instructions! To purchase your set, click on the shop now link at the right, or go to www.yamstamps.stampinup.net, click on shop now & then click on specials. Alternatively, you can always email me to place your order.
Here's another swap card I received – this one is from someone in MY downline. Pammila's on the Sunshine Coast in BC – this is her creation for the swap – love the shaving cream background on the top note die, and the glitter on the dots on the star. The greeting is from Snow Swirled, the other stamps are from Spotlight on Christmas – one of those sets that I overlooked at first, I must admit…but the more I see samples with it, the more I think it should be on my next order!!! 
