Here's some great colour combinations to try that include the new Stampin' Up! In Colours. These combinations feel summery, don't you think? I find that using pattern layouts or colour combination ideas lets me be creative, without having to think too hard (and if you know me, you'll know that I appreciate that!!!).
Happy creating, and if you're so inspired, you can send me a photo of your creation to share here at yamstamps.com!
This week, the Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware is being offered at over 30% off!! It's a great way to add some style to your projects. The tin holds about 200 pieces of hardware, including decorative and plain brads, ribbon slides (like little belt buckles for your ribbon!), and frames. Don't miss out on this great deal!! Place your online order here until July 27th at 9:50 am or contact me before Sunday July 26th at 6pm to place an order for this great product!
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Here's the checkerboard from my CH Morning Live appearance. Great to create on rainy days (which, unfortunately are in the forecast for the southern Ontario area). I took a 12" x 12" piece of cardstock, then used my papercutter to cut 7 slits 11" long (leaving 1/2" on either end), spaced 1-1/4" apart, starting 2-1/4" from one end. I cut 8 strips of contrasting cardstock 1-1/4" x 12" (only because I was too lazy to calculate what they should be…lol). Weave the strips of cardstock through the larger piece, and then adjust the ends & trim to size so you end up with a checkerboard that is 8 squares by 8 squares in size. Adhere the ends of the strips in place and you're done! To create the checker pieces, I stamped the star image from the Stampin' Up! set "Wanted" on whisper white cardstock and punched them out with the 1-1/4" circle punch. Use the 1-3/8" circle punch to create backing circles from the 2 cardstock colours you used. In my example, I used Apricot Appeal and Almost Amethyst. The joy of creating your own projects – you can use whatever colour you'd like!!!
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about this project. Don't forget the new Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week will be revealed Monday at 12 noon EST (or is it EDT??!!). I'll post an update here, but if you're anxious, check www.yamstamps.stampinup.net at noon tomorrow if you want the hot off the press info!
Ever wondered what colour you "needed" to fill that gap in your collection? Or how certain colours actually looked together (outside of your imagination?!). I created a cardstock swatch book for myself & shared it with some customers at my recent Open House. This swatch ring features cardstock samples complete with identifying labels with item code numbers. I've been taking orders and selling them to local customers and will be giving these to all new demonstrators who sign up with my group during the starter kit special promotion – until August 31st. It's a great tool to have on hand!! It includes all 4 Stampin' Up! colour families plus the new In Colours.
Don't forget that my Information Night is this upcoming Tuesday at 7pm – please RSVP to find out more about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. The more the merrier – come join our group "The 'Eh' Team"!
This fun class uses the new In Colours Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry. Four cards with a coordinating box to hold them.
There's a number of options for this class
1) Class by Mail – $25 plus postage – includes all pre-cut materials – you supply the stamps, ink & adhesive. Contact me to purchase.
2) Class in Person – $25 – Tuesday August 18th 7pm in Burlington ON – includes all supplies
3) Free Project Instructions – yours with a $50 merchandise order at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net during August. Contact me for special class supply pricing.
Supplies for this class:
Petal Pizzazz & On Your Birthday stamp sets
Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo & Basic Black classic inks
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White; Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
Accessories: clear rhinestone brads, Melon Mambo 1/2" polka dot grosgrain ribbon, large oval punch, scallop oval punch, cutting & scoring tool of choice, bone folder, cutting tools, stamp-a-ma-jig, adhesive (inc. Sticky Strip)
The Mini Starter Kit is available as of today – priced at $105, until the end of August. It's a great way to start your own Stampin' Up! business if you already have a number of Stampin' Up! stamps and products. You will receive ALL the business supplies to get you started, the For All You Do stamp set (valued at $38.95) is included, plus 6 In Colour classic ink pads, an assorted package of In Colour cardstock and a package of Whisper White cardstock. You may make substitutions for the stamp set or colours of equal value or less.
The Standard Starter kit, priced at $269 is also available, and until the end of August, you'll receive all 6 In Colour classic ink pads and an assorted package of In Colour cardstock AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Talk about bang for your business buck! The incentive above, plus all your business supplies, five stamp sets, a stampin' around wheel with ink cartridge and handle, 3 packages of cardstock, SNAIL adhesive, stampin' pastels, blender pens, 5 classic ink pads, versamark pad, Decor Elements item plus applicator, Stampin' Scrub and Mist.
Please contact me for more information or if you have any questions.
Online signup is available here (click on START YOUR OWN BUSINESS), contact me for the password and I can also walk you through the process; or RSVP for my Information Night, next Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm to meet in person & discuss your business options!!
Stampin' Up!'s new deal of the week is Square Fire Rhinestone Brads. I love these brads for adding a little bling to my cards & projects, and at over 30% off this week they're a great deal!! Place your online order here (click on shop now) or contact me to ask questions or place an order.
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Here's the video of my recent CH Morning Live Appearance. Click here if you're getting this post by email or through a reader as the video doesn't show up for some strange reason… The theme was crafts to do with kids, but I also geared it to the "manly" factor as I was working with Bob Cowan, the male co-host, who has a great sense of humour (even if he can't pronounce my last name…lol). More project pics to follow in future posts. I am offering a mobile class in July & August open to adults and/or children – information on the classes page, or contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks again to CH Morning Live for having me on the show yesterday, and if you're new to my site, welcome! Please be sure to sign up for my newsletter (see the box at the left) to get more project ideas and tips in your email inbox.
This is the fun flip flop mini scrapbook that I shared. A cheap pair of flip flops disguises the accordian fold page within. I used the Serif Essentials Big Shot Bigz Die to cut out the letters (or you could stamp them too) and then cut the photos to size. My pages were about 2.5" wide, which is as wide as the flip flops, so you'll need to measure your flip flops to figure out which is the right width. I used 2 lengths of cardstock to create the page above.
I'll post another sample tomorrow so please come back to www.yamstamps.com to see what's new!
OK…if I've done this correctly, this should post just as I'm going on air on CH Morning Live. I've been fortunate enough to be invited back to the show to share some summer kids crafts. These are two mobiles I created – a butterfly version and a rocket ship version. Both are essentially the same concept – the rockets were stamped in Staz On Black and coloured with the Stampin' Write markers, before being punched out with a circle punch. The butterflies are die cut with the Big Shot and showcase Stampin' Up!'s double sided designer series paper. Super fun & easy!
I'm offering this as a kids class in July & August – Saturday, July 18th from 10 am til noon, and Saturday, August 22 from 10 am til noon. Space is limited. $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, parent welcome to stay to assist their child. Click here to reserve your spot for July.
Click here to reserve your spot for August.
