Nov 9, 2009 | Christmas
This idea was shared with us on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. It uses the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit, and the box is the Box #2 Bigz Die for the Big Shot! This is the same box die that we are using for our Christmas tags at the Holiday Stamp a stacks (You can see that here). Here, Diana has used two of the boxes back to back, and adhered the lids together, then punched out a handle with the large oval punch – how clever!!
To make your own paper filler (the red crinkly stuff) – use your paper crimper on red cardstock, then run it through a strip cut paper shredder. (If you use a cross cut paper shredder I guess you'd get confetti instead?!)
Nov 8, 2009 | Christmas
This card was created by a demonstrator in my group, Andrea. It's always nice to get ideas from other people – I would never have thought of this colour combination! It's Taken with Teal, Ruby Red and Whisper White. The wheel (the pattern on the left of the card) is from the Holiday Mini – Sassy Sparkles. The Greeting and the design in the scallop circle are from the set Snow Swirled.
I'm finalizing the details on the next of the 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas for my email newsletter subscribers. If you're on my mailing list, look for it this Wednesday in your email inbox. If you're not on my list – please sign up! (Top left corner of the yamstamps.com site!).
Nov 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yes, perhaps another "Day" that you weren't previously aware of?! I celebrated Digital Scrapbooking Day by playing with Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio software. Stampin' Up! Demonstrators could enroll in a certification course for this software, and I completed the requirements today…nothing like leaving it until the last moment, since the deadline was today…however, I blame that on computer issues, not procrastination!!
Anyway – I created my personal Christmas cards for family this year. The fun thing with this program is that I can add photos to the cardfront, but I also added a collage of photos to the inside of the card!! Here's a peek at the cardfront.
It was easy to create – this was a template that I just dragged a photo into…the inside sentiment was a digital stamp…too much fun.
If you're interested in creating your own Christmas cards this year – you have options! Attend one of my card events to create hand stamped cards, or consider purchasing the My Digital Studio software – you can print your projects at home or have them done professionally through Stampin' Up!'s print services. One good thing – even though the professionally printed items are coming from the US, because they're done through Stampin' Up!, the shipping costs include handling (and any customs issues!!). (You can receive My Digital Software at 50% off if your workshop sales are $525 or over – ask me for details!)
Nov 6, 2009 | Christmas
Here's a peek at the little box of tags we'll be creating at the Holiday Stamp a Stacks. Looking forward to tonight's event in Hamilton!
I'll be hitting the road again later this month for a stamp a stack repeat in Mississauga.
Hand made gift tags are an easy way to add a personal touch to any gift…and if you present them in a little box, well then, they're a gift in themselves!
Nov 5, 2009 | Christmas, rubber stamping
This was inspired by a demonstrator friend, Darlene, using the ornament punch. This fun card element can be flattened for mailing, and "puffed up" by the recipient. Punch out the ornament 6 times (I used the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper – the flocked red patterned piece) and fold each in half vertically (good side in). Adhere the "bad" sides of the punch outs to each other, and adhere the two outside edges to the cardfront. I added some gold elastic cord to complete the ornament effect.
This card also uses the ticket corner punch, whisper white organza and the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes.
I have lots of stamping events happening this month. Contact me if you're thinking of making your own holiday cards this year!
Nov 4, 2009 | Christmas, Events, rubber stamping
Getting back up to speed here in cyber world…what a relief.
Here's a card clinic card you could choose for this year. A simple, clean design, easy to create in bulk. Remember if you choose to make it at the card clinic, I do all the prep work – kind of like a sous-chef for cards?! I'll cut all the cardstock & have all the supplies ready & waiting for you.
This card uses Patterned Pines, which is a hostess-only set available in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue, and features gold-embossed images.
This card is done with Very Vanilla cardstock. If you're interested in creating this, contact me to discuss Card Clinic Options! (Or see my Classes & Events page)
Nov 3, 2009 | Announcements
I'm _still_ downloading files to my computer and it's using up a lot of resources, so I'm focusing on getting that done…it's been a bit of a challenge trying to finish up my monthly newsletter (fingers crossed, due out today). May I just say, though, how happy I am that I backed up online?! As much of a pain as this has been, I know how much more painful it could have been….lost pictures, lost audio, lost documents… As it is, I've been operating without my calendar & contacts files and I feel a little bewildered at times (more so than usual, I mean! LOL). I look forward to getting this all wrapped up soon so that I can edit & upload some new samples for you soon!!
(I mean, after I finish all the prep for the Holiday Stamp a Stack this Friday LOL)
Nov 2, 2009 | Announcements, Christmas, rubber stamping
(This was one of the popular choices at last year's card clinic. I will offer this as a choice again this year!).
Sorry…I'm still in the midst of trying to recover all my files & photos after my computer issues…it's been a bit of a hassle to say the least. I need to also find my installation discs to reinstall all my word processing & contact stuff (AAAAGH).
In the meantime, I'm posting to say that because of all my technical difficulties, there's going to be a delay in posting the Card Clinic choices. I'll try to get them up ASAP…
For those of you unfamiliar with the Card Clinics, they're a great way to do a bunch of handmade holiday cards easily. I will post a number of different holiday card samples, you select a design (or two, or three LOL) that you like, and I will prepare EVERYTHING for you. You come, stamp & assemble the cards, take them home to write your greetings & mail them out!! Easy peasy. The details: Minimum of 10 cards per design. (Like more than one but don't need that many cards? Consider coming with a friend & sharing your creations afterwards!). Cost is $25 for 10 cards, $2.50 for each additional card after that.
I hope to have the samples album up soon once computer issues have been smoothed out more. In the meantime, if you're looking for a creative outlet, don't forget the Holiday Stamp a Stacks! The Hamilton one is THIS Friday evening – 7pm. Still some spots available, so contact me for more info!
Nov 1, 2009 | Christmas, specials
Stampin' Up! has produced a Holiday Gift-Giving Guide to help you with your shopping list! (whether it be for gifts for yourself…or for others…). Click on the image or here to see the PDF (you'll need Adobe Reader to view it). If you have troubles, please contact me.
Hand in hand with the guide is a special! From November 1 until January 4th, with every $65 in merchandise you purchase from the Gift-Giving Guide, you may choose any Decor Elements item with a value up to $22.95!
Happy shopping – you can place your order online here or contact me directly.
Oct 31, 2009 | Announcements, specials, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Click on the image to watch a video on the Princess & Pirates Party kits that are the last Deal of the Week. Remember – this Deal ends TONIGHT!! (Boo! Scary!).
In the meantime, have a Happy Hallowe'en, and fingers crossed that my computer issues (speaking of Boo! Scary!) are resolved today with yet another phone call with Microsoft support.
This idea was shared with us on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. It uses the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit, and the box is the Box #2 Bigz Die for the Big Shot! This is the same box die that we are using for our Christmas tags at the Holiday Stamp a stacks (You can see that here). Here, Diana has used two of the boxes back to back, and adhered the lids together, then punched out a handle with the large oval punch – how clever!!
