I am challenging myself to use the term “PATH OF TOTALITY” as many times as possible while I can. Also because every time I see it, I am saying it in my head in a loud booming announcer voice with an echo.
Burlington Ontario was in the path of totality for the solar eclipse that happened on Monday so I was outside around 230pm to watch the event, along with my family and many others from our neighbourhood. I live across from a park so we decided to go to the park and sit on the hill to watch it….though we could have easily just sat on our porch! It was overcast early in the day, so we were worried we wouldn’t be able to see much, but luckily, the skies cleared enough so that we could see the sun! It was still pretty cloudy, and when we were close to the total eclipse, we had a couple of “false starts” because a cloud would pass over the sliver of sun. (“Is that the full eclipse or is that a cloud? I’m worried about taking off my glasses to check!”).
Here’s a fantastic photo that my son took (and gave me permission to share). I didn’t know that what he captured is called a diamond ring…but it makes sense.
Since I am a paper crafter, I had to be crafty with the solar eclipse theme! I am happy that this card turned out the way I had envisioned (because trust me, that is not always the case)….so here’s a version of the solar eclipse that you can watch whenever you want, without the need for special vision protection! I first posted this on TikTok and Instagram – and just uploaded this to YouTube so that I could share it here as well.
I used Stampin’ Up!’s retiring Give It a Whirl Dies to create this solar eclipse card – so if you’d like to make a card like this one, you may want to grab them before they’re gone at the end of the month – BONUS – they’re on sale for half price!!
I used a window sheet as the spinning portion, and used my Basic Black Stampin’ Blends on both sides of the acetate to get really good coverage. I imagine you could also use a Staz-On Jet Black Ink Pad or even Sharpie Markers – basically anything that is alcohol based colour.
Also, if you make a version of this card, please make sure that you say “PATH OF TOTALITY” every time you spin the card (at least in your head, if not out loud).
An eye catching element for this celebrate you card!
A “celebrate you card” is a perfect one to have in your card stash – because it can cover so many occasions – or non-occasions! This one has an eye catching design element that is easy – and an efficient way to use your patterned papers!
It’s apparently spring here (*cough*)….so I thought this was a good floral-spring themed celebrate you card to share! The patterned paper is from the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper which has four times the sheets that are in the typical DSP packages. I die cut the paper with one of the Patchwork Pieces Dies, and then used half of the die cut on this card – meaning I can use the other half on another card! The sentiment is from the Sentimental Park Stamp Set and the label and flowers from the coordinating Sentimental Park Dies.
This is the time of year when we start getting ready to say goodbye to products from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue. Happily, the Sentimental Park stamp set and dies will be around for another year….but the Patchwork Pieces Dies and Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper will be retiring at the end of the month, so are available only while supplies last/end of April – whichever comes first. Starting 9 April (next Tuesday), the Last Chance Sale starts – and the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper will be half price! So you may want to take your chances and wait until 9 April to get all that paper for less…. HOWEVER…
This fancy folding technique isn’t too difficult and can be used with any of your patterned paper for any occasion!
I used some of the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper for this card. This fancy folding is perfect for Stampin’ Up!’s two sided patterned papers because you get a peek at the pattern on the other side too! The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper is going to be retiring at the end of April. It’s one of the best deals in the catalogue especially if you like to have a “set” of cards or scrapbook pages with the same patterns, because this package has 48 sheets – 4 each of 12 different double sided patterns – that’s FOUR times as many sheets as a regular package of Designer Series Paper!
I added a sentiment from the Dainty Delight stamp set (also retiring at the end of April) in Misty Moonlight, and die cut the labels with the Everyday Details Dies (which will continue to be available as an Online Exclusive Product – available to order, but not appearing in the printed catalogue).
I shared a sped up video that I actually took during our last Online Card Club session, as we made this card during March’s club. Key Measurements: Designer Series Paper is 5″ x 11″, scored in a pattern – 1/2″ then 1″, starting at 1-1/2″ – so 1-1/2″, 2″, 3″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 5″, 6″, 6-1/2″, 7-1/2″, 8″, 9″, 9-1/2″. In portrait orientation, marked at 2-1/2″ at the top & bottom. Fold the centre score lines (they will be on either side of the wide section), and cut from the closer score line to the mark to create a point at each end, then accordian fold! It’s a fun backdrop for your sentiment or image. You can find the video on the YamStamps Instagram Account or YamStamps Tik Tok Account.
If you’re interested in joining my Online Card Club, you can message me for more details on the 6 month program. At this point time time, I’ll only be allowing new members to join in the next couple of months, as the way it runs will be changing in the future. Open to Canadian residents only due to Stampin’ Up! regulations.
Now that the tech glitches I was having with the YamStamps.com site are sorted, I should be able to post more regularly again!
Stampin’ Up! has released the retiring lists for April 2024!
Happy first day of spring! So of course, around here it’s cold and snowy/rainy….because last week it was in the double digits for temperature… Anyway – here are the Retiring Lists for April 2024 – separate lists for the Annual Catalogue and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalogue. There is a “last chance” sale happening IN APRIL for the Mini Catalogue- starting on the 9th. Strategy: mark your list with the items you want to grab before they retire…. if they are going on sale – shop on 9 April. If they aren’t, shop now in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store – https://yamstamps.com/shop is the shortcut! All items are available while supplies last! Also: PDF versions tend to have super small print…
New Online Class Coming – Tri-Fold Triple Threat! Pre-Launch Sale on Now!
My next online class launches this Thursday, 14 March at 7pm Eastern and the Pre-Launch Sale is on now!
Tri-Fold Triple Threatfeatures four projects (plus a bonus tutorial) that focus on cards that have three sections and are 1) Impressive to Receive 2) Quick and Easy to Make and 3) Don’t Require Fancy Tools! (That’s a paper crafting Triple Threat in my books!). You will require a Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool, which I consider to be a basic Paper Crafting Tool.
Pre-recorded and edited step by step videos mean that you can get crafting faster. Lifetime access means you can watch/pause/rewatch as needed, as many times as you’d like. Pre-launch pricing means that you will save $10CAD and pay just $20CAD for lifetime access if you register before 7pm Eastern on Thursday 14 March. After the class launches, you’ll still be able to register for class, but you’ll pay full price of $30CAD for lifetime access. This class is available internationally, since there is no physical product included. If you are located outside of Canada, you will be charged in CAD and your card company will convert the cost for you.
This class is hosted on my Online Classes site, so you don’t need to have a Facebook Account to access it. You’ll be taken to the registration page after you complete your payment. I’ll send out a reminder and link once the class opens on Thursday, so you’ll be first to access it!
