My latest online class, Cards That Move You is set to launch Thursday 14 July 2022!
I have been working hard behind the scenes on a new online class which will be available next week – and Early Bird Pre-Launch pricing is available now! You’ll be able to save money on the class fee if you sign up now for Cards That Move You.
Cards That Move You Online Class Projects
Like most of my online classes, you’ll be able to use supplies that you have on hand in your craft room. (….but I won’t stand in your way if you need to get new products either LOL!). My focus for these cards was that they had to have some sort of movement element, had to fit in a regular Medium Stampin’ Up! envelope, and didn’t have to require much beyond the basic paper crafting tools (trimmer/scorer, scissors, adhesive). Now, I do use a die when I made one of the cards, but it isn’t a make or break kind of thing – you could definitely use scissors or a trimmer instead (and I mention this). You can use dies and punches to decorate your projects, though – but again, use what you have on hand. Other supplies you’ll want – cardstock, patterned paper, acetate/window sheets and a strong adhesive.
Check out this video that shows the projects that are included in the Cards That Move You online class!
Cards That Move You – video highlight
(Actually, you should check out the reel on Instagram and make sure you have your sound on – I have the most fun picking what songs to use!)
Like all my online classes, when you purchase the Cards That Move You class, you’ll have lifetime access (or reasonable facsimile?!) to the class videos. Check out the class page, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Remember that Early Bird Pricing ($20 for lifetime access) runs until 13 July 2022 (Wednesday) and class opens 14 July 2022. Hope you’ll join us in class!
Make an easy and elegant decorative beaded element to dress up your next card or project!
Have you seen the Effervescent Elements in Stampin’ Up! Canada’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue? They’re one of my favourite new products! I used them to create a beautiful decorative beaded element for a recent card design.
Effervescent Elements
Word of warning, though. If you’re going to use these, you’ll want to work with them inside a box lid or something that will contain them – because they TRAVEL. I used the tray from the new Embossing Kit (available starting tomorrow in the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue).
I used them to create a beautiful decorative beaded element on a card that I designed featuring new product from the July-August Sale-a-Bration catalogue (starting tomorrow too!).
The card was for a recent Demonstrator-only card swap. I feature some of the cards I receive in these swaps on the Sunday Swap Feature on the YamStamps Facebook Page and on the Sunday Swap Page here on the YamStamps site. Here’s the card I made – featuring the Wonderful World Designer Series Paper that is part of the bundle that you can select for free with a $120 product purchase during July and August Sale-a-Bration.
I used an adhesive sheet to cover the Designer Series Paper, and then after cutting to the size I wanted, I removed the liner and added the beads onto the sticky surface. I liked using the patterned paper underneath because I think it adds extra dimension to the beaded piece – plus if I happen to lose any beads, it still looks pretty and the gap isn’t overly obvious because of the underlying pattern.
decorative beaded element close up
I tend to like shiny things but I also dislike any crafting that’s too messy (glitter being the prime suspect here) – so the Effervescent Elements beads are okay in my books – as long as I use them in my powder tray or a box lid. Even if they run away a bit, I can pick them up and put them back into the container without too much of a fight.
Die cuts and Designer Series Paper make for a serene summer beach card!
Summer Beach Card
Stampin’ Up! Canada has some great products that make for easy crafting – which is perfect for this time of year. I used items from the Texture Chic Suite (also available in French) to create this summer beach card!
Summer is definitely the time for some easy crafting. Paper crafting is great because you can travel with the supplies (OK, not all your supplies, but you can pick out a few key ones). If you wanted to make multiples of this summer beach card, you could do your prep ahead of time and then just assemble wherever you are. Another option – Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection is a great way to have some portable crafting supplies that you can take with you to the cottage, camping or just to the backyard! We are in the last few days of the Buy One, Get One at 50% off kits collection sale, so it’s a great time to stock up on kits – great for having on hand for rainy days, travel, or for gifts for crafty (or even the not so crafty) friends!
I hope that you are able to spend some time this long weekend enjoying the weather. As for me, this summer beach card may be as close as I’m getting to water in the next while….I would usually be enjoying some time poolside, but we have to replace our pool liner (discovered when the winter cover came off)…so we are waiting for our new liner (and the people who can install it). *sigh*
I love rainbows, and this bundle has made me happy! ONE THING – if you love this bundle as well, and would like these products before they retire, PURCHASE THEM SEPARATELY right now. The Brilliant Rainbow Dies are 50% off as part of the Last Chance Sale. Add them to your cart, and then add the Rainbow of Happiness Stamp Set. Cheaper than the discounted bundle!
OK – second thing on the Three Things I’m Going to Miss list…
I don’t think you can ever go wrong having a stash of randomly patterned paper in your craft room – great for backgrounds on cards or scrapbook pages, and the variety of patterns you get in this package covers a whole lot of potential card making! Plus it’s got a great combination of bright and cheery and monochromatic colours and there’s some cute ephemera and coordinating cards and envelopes to go with it!
Last but not least on the Three Things I’m Going to Miss list…
Well, duh. It’s shiny. LOL (plus it’s currently on sale).
Did anything on my Three Things I’m Going To Miss list cross with yours? Don’t forget that all retiring product is available until 30 June 2022 or until supply is exhausted – whichever comes first – so don’t miss out! Shortcut to shop is yamstamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or need assistance placing your order.
