I know, it’s hard to believe…but the Twelve Weeks of Christmas 2022 edition starts next week – on 5 October to be precise!
The Twelve Weeks of Christmas
As a thank you to those on my mailing list, I send out an exclusive holiday project tutorial each week during the twelve weeks leading up to Christmas. This year, the projects will start on Wednesday 5 October at 1pm Eastern – but only if you’re on the list! Click here, or on the image above, or fill in your information in the box at the top right of the site – so many ways so you don’t miss out!!
Cheery patterns and a fun card design mean this playful tent card is sure to bring a smile to someone’s face!
There are some projects that just make me smile – and this is one of them…so I figure this playful tent card will also bring a smile to the recipient’s face as well!
playful tent card
This card features patterned paper from the Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper (“DSP”) I thought that the kites and bikes went together well. Since they’re from the same package of paper, they have coordinating colours and go together well on a card.
This playful tent card also features a bit of a fun fold. The tent fold portion is a little shorter than usual, which means you can add the extra piece on top and still have a standard sized card. (I like my cards to fit into regular medium Stampin’ Up! envelopes!). The words are die cut with the Floral Gallery Dies from Pool Party cardstock, one of the colours in the DSP. *crafting hack alert* I used a kitchen product to make applying the die cuts a little more easy…. I put the die cut words face down on some Press ‘n Seal wrap, then applied dots of Multipurpose Glue to the back of them. I picked up the wrap and then placed it onto the card where I wanted the words, rubbed over top and then carefully peeled back the wrap.
We made this card during Stampers Club this month, and the Press ‘n Seal was great for transporting the die cuts (and making sure that the little dot on top of the “J” didn’t get lost!), as well as applying them to the card. It made making the playful tent card much easier! We are meeting virtually for club, which means everyone gets their card kits ahead of club night, and then we gather via Zoom (or via recording for those who can’t make it “live”) to assemble the cards. Club is also great for those who like to be able to purchase items that are only available with Stampin’ Rewards, like this DSP! Each member joins for a 6 month period, and once during that 6 month period, each member gets to use the Stampin’ Rewards for the club orders that month. It’s a great way to budget out craft spending since there’s a minimum order required ($33CAD product at this time), and also know that you’ll be able to earn guaranteed Stampin’ Rewards! If you’re in Canada and are interested in joining us, contact me. New members can start their 6 month membership at any club meeting.
I know it’s technically still summer, but I couldn’t wait any longer to share this Autumn Leaf Card!
This was my contribution to a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Card Swap featuring products from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue. Since it seems like temperatures have dropped as soon as September hit, I thought I could share this card now….especially since I -did- see some leaves changing colour on a recent road trip over Labour Day Weekend. (Only a few, but they were definitely NOT green leaves).
I love the font on the sentiment – and was sure to use my Stamparatus to stamp it, since I was making 21 of the same card! If I was doing only one card, I might just stamp it “free hand” using a block, but I know that making multiples means not every one will be straight if I do it that way. (Or it will take me 10 times as long to create each card….and “nobody got time for that!”). I always think it’s good to have a “Thinking of You” card in your stash – because it covers a lot of reasons to send someone a card. A little bit of Gold 1/4″ Shimmer Ribbon adds a finishing touch and dresses up this card a little more.
It does feel a little different this year, though, as there’s noone in the household who is heading back to school! To be fair, though, the former student in this household has started TEACHING instead, so was technically “back to class” last month…LOL.
In the meantime, here’s a rundown of what’s new in the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada world this month…
Each week during September, the Thursday will bring a new group of selected product that is on sale! New products will be offered each week – release dates are 1, 7, 14 and 21 September. Each group of products runs for one week. You can try out this fancy QR code which will take you directly to the Weekly Deals section of the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada Online store (so it will cover the entire month of specials!) – just point your camera at your screen and click the link! (or just click on a blue link in the paragraph above LOL).
Here’s a peek at what’s available this week (including one of my FAVOURITE Specialty Designer Series Papers!)
Stampin’ Up! has released SIX new die sets that coordinate with existing stamp sets. These dies will only be available during September. You can purchase the dies on their own if you already have the stamp sets, or you can purchase a discounted bundle that includes the stamp set and coordinating dies! These dies are exclusive to this promotion, so if you see something that catches your eye, you’ll want to grab them while you can. CLICK HERE to see the dies in the online store or CLICK HERE to download the flyer.
Dies include: This Birthday Piggy, Fresh Cut Flowers, Waterfall Canyon, Yeti to Party, Apple Harvest and Trimming the Tree.
Early Bird Pricing is on for the MOVE IT! online class – featuring four different movement cards – these interactive cards are so impressive and I’ll walk you through their construction – you’ll see how easy they can be! If you register during pre-launch, you’ll pay only $20 for lifetime access. Once class opens on Thursday 8 September, regular price of $30 will apply.
*phew*! That’s a bunch to cover on the first day of the month! I’m off to get a Pumpkin Spice Latte now! (You can always leave a comment below or send me a message though!)
