May 16, 2009 | Big Shot, rubber stamping
Consider this a bouquet of flowers in apology for my blogging absence!!
This cute flowerpot was one of the projects at Stampers and Scrappers Club. We used the Big Shot Originalz Die – Flower Layers #3 to create the In Colour flowers - Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango and Pink Pirouette. We used the textured 12" x 12" cardstock (well, except the Pink Pirouette because I'd already used that up on another project lol). Kiwi Kiss was the background. I used 1/2" circles on the larger flowers to anchor the kraft corduroy buttons. The flowers were adhered to a strip of textured kiwi kiss cardstock, and the flower portion can be removed from the pot and used as a bookmark! I think the Pacific Point card really makes everything jump out at you as well.
Don't forget that the In Colours will be gone at the end of June, to make room for NEW In Colours in the new Idea Book & Catalogue in July. It's a great time to stock up on the textured cardstock right now with the buy 3 get 1 free special… Contact me if you have questions or need to build up your cardstock or designer series paper stash!
May 1, 2009 | Announcements
Stampin' Up! is celebrating scrapbooking! There's some great specials on for the month of May.
1) First up – a sneak peek set – Jumble Alphabet (item 115199)
during May, this set will be available for $46.36 (regularly will be $57.95). After May, it will disappear again until it shows up in the brand new Idea Book & Catalogue being released on July 1st.
2) FREE paper!! Buy 3 packs of designer series paper (pages 158-161 in the Ideab Book & Catalogue) OR 12" x 12" textured cardstock and get one more for FREE. Any combination, and no limit!
For these two offers – click on the online ordering button at the top right of the blog, or contact me to place your order!
3) Stampin' Up! has just announced a special Scrapbooking Starter Kit for the month of May – $99 will get you your own home based business!! The special scrapbooking starter kit includes ALL your business supplies plus the following scrapbooking supplies:
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Item Code
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Description
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Retail Value
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113510
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Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*
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$50.95
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113059
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Simply Scrappin' Petal Party
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$23.95
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108697
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Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")
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$13.95
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105240
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Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
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$8.95
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The Standard Starter Kit is always available as well – with a larger range of stamping supplies included. Both starter kits have substitution options – you can change out items for other items of similar or lower price.
What I love about Stampin' Up!'s starter kits is that EVERYTHING is in there – all your business supplies (order forms, catalogues etc) plus your crafting/demonstrating supplies – ink, cardstock, stamps…It truly is the easiest way to have your own business!! Of course, when you sign up through my website, you become part of my team of demonstrators, so you won't be trying to figure it out all by yourself!
Contact me to chat about what's involved or if you're ready to jump in – go here, click on JOIN NOW and use the password ehteam.
May is going to be an exciting month!! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Apr 30, 2009 | rubber stamping
I love using Stampin' Up!'s shimmery white cardstock, and it's fantastic for more simple cards. It just gives it an extra "wow" without distracting too much. If you click on the image, you might be able to see the shimmer a bit better.
For this baby card the shimmery white is offset by a sage shadow insert, highlighted by the eyelet border punch. I used sage shadow as the accent colour (since this is for a "gender yet unknown" baby!). White organza ribbon holds everything together. The stamps used were Warm Words ("happiness") and Fun and Fast Notes. I used my watercolour crayons (sage shadow, pixie pink, almost amethyst for the grounding shadow) and blender pen to colour in the baby buggy image. I chose to use the blender pen over the aquapainter because I wanted a bit more control over where the colour went. Yes, I have control issues…..lol
This is the last post for April – wow! I managed a post a day (well, essentially, other than that one that didn't schedule correctly…lol). But wait, there's more! May is going to bring lots of fun things in the Stampin' Up world…and it's (Inter)National Scrapbooking Month!! Stay tuned to celebrate!
Apr 29, 2009 | Announcements
Tonight was my Information Evening – if you weren't able to make it, click here for an introduction to Stampin' Up! as a business opportunity.
Looking ahead, there are still openings for my "For the Girls" All Occasions card class on Wednesday May 6th here in Burlington – cost is $15 and includes all supplies including envelopes. Contact me to register (and get directions!). Can't make it that day? Get a group of friends together and I'll come to you!!
May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up! has some great promotions to celebrate so be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com for details!!
Apr 28, 2009 | 3D samples
This is a box made with Stampin' Up!'s Big Shot Matchbox Bigz XL Die – love it! I used some Tea Party Designer Series Paper for the box and a medium window sheet for the sleeve. When die cutting the window sheet, I found that if I placed a piece of cardstock underneath the die, it helped the score lines to show up better. I have ordered the extended premium crease pad so I'm sure that would help too (I'll be sure to report in on that!).
Anyway, the beauty of this little box is that the only adhesive needed was a bit of Sticky Strip to hold the sleeve together. The bottom of the box stays together without adhesive!! I wrapped a bit more of the Tea Party paper around a few Hershey nuggets to coordinate, and then tied some Very Vanilla wide grosgrain around the whole package.
Wouldn't these make cute party favours?! (of course, you'd need to get extra chocolates to test for their freshness, a quality control measure I insist upon…)
If you purchase this die before the end of April, you qualify for the Get Connected Promotion and receive your choice of one Under $12 product (p 208 of the Idea Book & Catalogue) for free!! PLUS if you place your order through www.yamstamps.stampinup.net (click on SHOP NOW) – you'll get a free copy of the Idea Book & Catalogue as well!! What's not to like about that?! Again, both of these specials are on until the end of April – TWO days from now…
Contact me if you have any questions!
Apr 27, 2009 | 3D samples
This was another project from my CH Morning Live Appearance that you may not have been able to see close up! It's a box made from five coasters – the cardboard kind you get in restaurants. I used the Tombow glue to adhere Tea Party designer series paper to both sides of the coasters, and the crop-a-dile to place jumbo brads at the edges. I tied grosgrain ribbon through the brads to hold the coasters together in positon. It's big enough to hold a small potted plant – I put a plastic bag around the bottom of the pot to protect the box. A quick and easy way to dress up a plant that you're presenting as a gift!
If you're looking for other crafty ideas, check out my upcoming classes!
Apr 26, 2009 | specials
Recognize this picture? It's on the cover of the Occasions Mini Catalogue. If you place a $50 merchandise order from the Occasions Mini Catalogue before the end of April you can select a free item from page 208 in the Idea Book & Catalogue! (It's the under $12 page – see the listings below). My personal favourite is the Birthdays Count Mini Note kit – everything you need to whip up a quick birthday card!
Click on the Online Ordering button at the top right of the blog to place your order online – you'll also receive a free Idea Book & Catalogue – also only until the end of April.
Contact me if you need more info!
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Description |
Retail Price |
| 116209 |
Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit |
$11.95 |
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116210
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Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit |
$11.95 |
| 114494 |
Forever single stamp |
$6.95 |
| 114492 |
Beautiful Baby single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114486 |
Birthday Wish single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114490 |
Glad Friends single stamp |
$6.95 |
| 114498 |
Flowers in Silhouette single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114496 |
Celebrations single stamp |
$9.50 |
| 114484 |
Elegant Thank You single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114504 |
Merci bien single stamp |
$8.25 |
| 114488 |
Fun Flowers single stamp |
$6.95 |
Apr 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have a Yamstamps page on facebook – if you're on facebook, please become a "fan"! Click on the image at left to go there! I plan on having some facebook fan specials….is that enough of an enticement??!! lol. See you in cyberspace!
Apr 24, 2009 | 3D samples, Big Shot
Still thinking about purchasing the NEW Pop Up Dies?
The new Big Shot Pop Up Dies are a great way to add a whole new dimension to your card making. Just think of all the great birthday cards you can send out and surprise your friends and family with a cake popping up! Stampin' Saturday participants created wonderful cakes to share with friends and family on birthdays and wedding days.
Here is a video to show you how it works and to help with your inspiration. Be creative and decorate it – add embellishments to your cake or turn it into something other than a cake! I've seen a boat, a bunny, a castle… If you come up with something novel, please share it!!
Contact me for more information on this die or any other of the Big Shot products!
Apr 23, 2009 | 3D samples
Look at this beauty!!! (Say it with an Australian accent and I'd sound like the Crocodile Hunter?!). I was privileged to have a small role in the creation of these special wedding invitations.
This is a DVD tin embossed with silver embossing powder so it looks like the metal itself is embossed! Using images from the Stampin' Up set To Have and To Hold, plus some custom stamps, this is a definite keepsake.
Oh, and yes, there was a DVD inside, plus all the info for the guests. I think the bride (along with family & friends) did a WONDERFUL job!
Consider this a bouquet of flowers in apology for my blogging absence!!
