Stampin’ Up! has a number of “all in one” kits for purchase. (You can see them here). These kits contain pretty much everything you need for the projects! I’m most excited about the latest one, because it falls into the “office supplies/organizing” category. (Just to be clear, it’s not that I’m actually that organized…. but I like the concept of being organized and the products! LOL).
The Celebrate Today Magnet Board Kit comes with everything you see – you can select which paper you want to highlight, and which elements you’d like to use! I have visions of adding this to my office and being TOTALLY organized. (Right now, my family is snickering….).
You can check out the currently available kits in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. These kits change out, depending on supply, so are available while supplies last. Kits may become unavailable for a certain period and then come back, or be a one time only/while supplies last type of product. Essentially – if you see a kit you like, you should probably grab it when it catches your eye, because there’s no guarantees.
Who’s going to grab a Magnet Board Kit? Mine’s already en route…but don’t expect an “organized office reveal” type video any time soon. (Though I could probably do a “here’s my Magnet Board” video!). Perhaps if I spent more time organizing and less time crafting, my office would look better….but I have my priorities!!!
I’m putting the finishing touches on my new online class, and Early Bird Pricing is on right now! This one is to help Stretch Your Stash! If you’re drowning in paper scraps, or are guilty of hoarding that pretty paper because you can’t bear to use it – this class will help! The Paper Strips online class focuses on using paper strips in a variety of ways to make focal elements for your paper crafting projects.
Paper Strips Online Class Samples
Early Bird Pricing is on right now – for just $20CAD you’ll get lifetime access to class content. Price will go up when the class officially opens on Thursday, 10 February 2022 – so don’t miss out! Click here to get more information and to register for the Paper Strips class. You’ll be taken to the registration page after your payment has processed, and you’ll receive an email with the class links after you’ve registered (check your spam folder if you don’t see anything in your inbox).
Come to class to see how small pieces of paper can make a big impression!
Lots of things to celebrate today – like the Lunar New Year/Year of the Tiger (I shared a Tiger card on the YamStamps Facebook Page), plus the release of a special collection from Stampin’ Up – the All Together Collection!
The All Together Collection is available for purchase today until 2 May 2022. It features a new set of Stampin’ Blends Markers – the Naturals Tones. You can purchase them in sets of two[Light, Medium Light, Medium, Medium Deep and Deep] , or get the entire set of Naturals Blends markers, which cover a range of shades that can be used for skin tones. These alcohol based markers will be available in the next Annual Catalogue as well – so this is like a Sneak Peek at new product. The other products in this collection will NOT appear in the next catalogue – so they’re only available during this promotion period.
I love this collection – it’s going to be great for a bit of colouring therapy for me, plus it will make for some great cards and scrapbook pages! Don’t forget that if you place an order for $60 product (before shipping/taxes), you’ll also get Sale-a-Bration products of your choice for free until the end of February! Shortcut to shopping is YamStamps.com/shop.
(surprise – not a rainbow themed card…) This card is still a colourful one, though! It’s perfect for sending hugs to someone who could use a little lift. Plus it’s COVID appropriate…*sigh*
Sending Hugs Card
Sometimes a little colouring therapy is called for….it’s a peaceful way to spend some time without too much brainwork involved. I coloured this one with Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Up!’s alcohol based markers, which are great for blending and shading without leaving streaky lines. Instead of using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (black dye based ink good for use with alcohol based markers), I decided to use a paler colour (Sahara Sand) so the lines would still be visible but not such a sharp contrast as the black can be. The image is from the Sending Hugs stamp set, and I used Blends in Pool Party, Balmy Blue,Old Olive, Highland Heather, So Saffron and Shaded Spruce. I added a bunch of Pearl Basic Jewels for a bit of shine and elegance. (plus if you have a few overzealous colouring strokes or got a little close to the lines and had some “bleeding” outside the lines, a few pearls will distract and/or cover that!)
If you’re sending hugs with this card, you’ll want to either hand deliver it or may want to consider mailing it in a padded envelope, or use some of the smaller pearls to decrease the bulk on the front of the card.
If you like using Blends, you’ll be excited to hear about a new grouping of Blends that will be available for purchase next month – a new range of “Natural” tone Stampin’ Blends! My Demonstrator preorder of these new markers just arrived, so I’ll be spending some time playing with them (plus some of the limited time products that will be available) and will share some of my results here! I’ll post more about the special collection when they’re available to order in February, so be sure to come back to the YamStamps blog to see more, and subscribe to the YamStamps newsletter to be notified when they’re available to order!
I love how using different patterns and items from the same coordinating suite of products can give a different look and feel to projects! Today’s die cut rainbow card has a softer feel than the previous rainbow cards I shared with you.
This one used the Mother of Pearl Specialty Paper, Brilliant Rainbows Dies (though not for the the rainbow!) and Iridescent Rhinestones like today’s project. Definitely a more bold colour theme
This one used the same Designer Series Paper – just different patterns! Also more bold and bright than today’s share. By using smaller pieces of the paper it’s a little more subtle. A little.
I guess I also like the rainbow theme because it’s going to be a few months until we see some around my home…and it’s a colourful theme, unlike the solid white/grey theme happening outside my window!
We are nearing the end of January (hard to believe) and a reminder that Sale-a-Bration runs only for two months – January and February only. If you’d like to grab the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper, it’s one of the Sale-a-Bration freebies you can select with a $60CAD product order, but you’ll want to order before 28 February to be sure that you get some before it’s gone!
