My newest Online Class, Fantastic Fancy Folds is launching next week – but you can save now!
Early Bird Pricing is now available for the Fantastic Fancy Folds Online Class!Prelaunch pricing means you save $10 if you register by the end of 10 August 2022. The class page will be active as of 11 August 2022, and like all my Online Classes, you’ll have lifetime access to the videos.
Fantastic Fancy Folds Online Class
This class also marks the new pricing structure for my future online classes, which will now be $30CAD each, however, the Early Bird price, typically available the week before the class officially opens, will remain at $20CAD. This means you actually save more if you purchase during pre-launch!
I had fun figuring out which four projects to include in the Fantastic Fancy Folds Class. I love how they look so complicated, but when you break it down, they’re actually fairly straightforward. Each project only requires basic paper crafting tools – Paper Trimmer/Scorer, Bone Folder, Adhesive…. You can customize each project based on your stash of cardstock and patterned paper, and embellish with your punches, dies and stamps. I list all the supplies that I used for my prototypes for your information, but they are not what you may choose to use for yours!
A bonus – each card will fit into a regular, Medium Stampin’ Up! envelope, which means you won’t be hunting around for off sized envelopes or having to make an envelope after making the card. What are you waiting for? Sign up for class by the end of day Wednesday, 10 August 2022, and save $10 – you’ll also be first in line when class launches Thursday 11 August.
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Happy August to you! I hope you had a great long weekend. (Or a great regular weekend if you are not in Canada…) The month started yesterday, but there’s some new things starting today in the Stampin’ Up! Canada world!
There are new choices for Sale-a-Bration rewards until the end of August! These are items from the regular catalogues, however, they have special item numbers that indicate they are Sale-a-Bration freebies. These are in addition to the Sale-a-Bration items that are in the catalogue and available while supplies last. Please note that the Soft Sea Foam/Pool Party Cards & Envelopes, and the Tree Farm Dies are no longer available.
Did you know that each week I send out an e-newsletter with paper crafting information and inspiration? The first Tuesday of each month is the big multiproject newsletter – so the August one will be sent out around 1pm Eastern time this Tuesday! You’ll get step by step project tutorials exclusive to the newsletter, plus the latest information from the YamStamps / Stampin’ Up! Canada world – but only if you’re signed up. Click here, on the image above, or use the sign up box at the top right of the page! New subscribers also receive access to an exclusive paper crafting video tutorial. See you in your inbox!
The domes have adhesive on both sides of their frame edges, so one side sticks to the underside of the cardstock hole, and then the other side can be put against your other layer or another piece of cardstock to seal the dome closed. For this card, once I’d stamped the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss, I punched out the bottle shaped hole, and then inserted the dome into place. I filled the dome with Effervescent Elements and then sealed it closed with a piece of Window Sheet. If I was more confident with how I could line up my backing Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper, I could have just put that in place. But I’m not. So I didn’t. Aiming for success!!
fun card for a celebration – close up
Once my bottle was sealed, THEN I placed everything onto the backing Designer Series Paper (and Blackberry Bliss cardstock layer). Once it was on the cardfront, I then used my Multipurpose Liquid Glue at the top and a bit at the bottom of the bottle. I used the fine tip end so I could “draw” with the glue and control where the beads ended up. I sprinkled on some more Effervescent Elements over the wet glue and patted them into place, then let everything dry.
You get a lot of those beads in a container of the Effervescent Elements, so you can use them freely on your projects! For this card, I wanted the bottle to seem like it was overflowing, so I packed them into the dome. If you would rather, though, you could put in less and create a shaker card with more movement to it. That’s the fun when you’re making your own cards – you can customize them however you’d like and to suit the recipient!
If you’re interested in learning new techniques or creating on a regular basis, I have a few options available right now. One is my Virtual Stampers Club – open to anyone in Canada. We meet monthly and create four different projects together. Over a six month membership period, you’ll be able to spread out your crafting purchases and receive host benefits (aka free product) once during that time! Check the YamStamps Events Page for more information, or contact me.
My other option is an Online Class. I have a number of Online Classes available, and aim to produce one each month. The most recent one was Cards That Will Move You, and I’m working on another Fancy Fold Class for my August release. If you’re on the YamStamps Mailing list, you’ll be notified when classes are available or on sale! You can learn at your own pace and will have lifetime access to the class videos. Check the YamStamps More Page for more information, or contact me.
I shared a quick post on Facebook the other day and the response was pretty divided. Is It Too Early for Christmas Cards?
For Stampers Club I like to start sharing one holiday card a month starting with the July-December Mini Catalogue. We made our first card during our last session. I shared a prep photo on the YamStamps Facebook Page…which made some people wonder Is it too early for Christmas Cards?
the photo that sparked a debate…
So the caption was “It has begun….#ChristmasIsComing”. There were a number of comments in either direction – a few thought it was too early, and few loved it. What do you think?
Is It Too Early for Christmas Cards? Well, this is the card we created in Stampers Club. I love the Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Series Paper! It’s a 6″ x 6″ package with metallic elements as part of the design…which means I will be attracted to it because it’s shiny…
There are some patterns and frames that are just pretty and don’t scream “HOLIDAY PAPER” so I like to think that for those of you who answer the question “Is it too early for Christmas Cards” with “Yes”, there’s some options if you grab this paper now!
This is the card we created. Straightforward and simple.
Lights Aglow Happy Holidays Card
To highlight the gold in the Designer Series Paper, it’s mounted onto a strip of Gold Foil Sheet. I cut the label from the centre of the gold piece since nobody will see the hole once the card is assembled. The “Happy Holidays” sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set (also available in French – Moments Lumineux) fits onto a strip of cardstock that is the right size for that label. The dies for the label and the detailed punch out are from the glow dies, available in a discounted bundle with the stamp set (English discounted bundle and French discounted bundle available)
The “easy” button for these products is actually the Lights Aglow Suite Collection. Honestly, when I did my demonstrator preorder in June, I did not purchase the whole suite. Now I’m wondering why I didn’t! Well, if you (and I) decide to purchase it this month or next, we will all qualify for Sale-a-Bration benefits too – we get 3 SAB products at the free with $60CAD product level, or 1 SAB product at the $60 level and 1 at the $120 level. So maybe that was my unconscious strategy… Shortcut to shopping is yamstamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or need assistance placing your order. Ships to your door in Canada!
The Making Plans Collection is available for free in July & August while supplies last!
I am an admitted planner addict. I love planners and I typically have at least 3 on the go. (Yes, probably too many). I have one for my healthcare job, one for my Stampin’ Up! business and one for almost everything else. So I was happy to be able to preorder the Making Plans Collection last month! Demonstrators were able to buy this before it was available this month as part of the Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit.
It’s an undated 18 month planner that you assemble (check out my video showing it below), plus an exclusive stamp set, stickers and 3 notebooks. I actually have to “use” the stickers and not hoard them. This is what I keep telling myself….LOL.
One more reminder – all Sale-a-Bration items are available while supplies last – and that includes this planner. So if you’d like this bonus on top of the deals in the starter kit (check out more information here), don’t hesitate!
Happy Planning! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the Making Plans Collection, the starter kit, or any advice as to how I can stop the need to purchase more calendars and planners?!
Check out this simple and elegant rose card using a free stamp set!
If you’ve checked out the YamStamps site on a semi-regular basis, you may have spotted that some of my favourite designs are towards the clean & simple end of things – so this elegant rose card is definitely in that category.
Elegant Rose Card
This elegant rose card was super easy to make, which also makes me love it more! Just two tones – Merry Merlot and Gold. The Gold is the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper from the Annual Catalogue. I LOVE this paper – it’s got the metallic sheen, but it’s not super bright. I used Merry Merlot Cardstock, and then Merry Merlot ink for the rose image. Monochromatic colour schemes just make everything easy.
The rose is from the Wonderful World stamp set – and you can select it for FREE during July & August Sale-a-Bration with a $120 CAD product purchase – it’s part of the Wonderful World Bundle – which includes the Wonderful World stamp set and coordinating Designer Series Paper. The majority of Sale-a-Bration items are available to select with a $60 product purchase, but there are a few items that are only available at the $120 threshold (and Wonderful World is one of them).
The lattice is from the Organic Beauty Dies, and before die cutting, I put an Adhesive Sheet on the back of the Distressed Gold sheet. That way, once it was cut, I just had to peel the liner away and I could easily attach the lattice to the card. Bonus – I have lots of little distressed gold diamonds that I could use on another project. (Or to decorate the envelope and inside of the card if I want!). I don’t want to waste any of this paper if possible!
The image on this elegant rose card is on Crumb Cake Cardstock and mounted on a Merry Merlot circle. They’re die cut with the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I liked using Crumb Cake rather than Basic White or Very Vanilla because it felt a little softer and more in the colour scheme/distressed theme.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on this bundle, a reminder that Sale-a-Bration items are available during July & August – but only while supplies last. You can shop online 24/7 anywhere in Canada at https://yamstamps.com/shop or you can message me for assistance placing an order or if you’d like to pay by etransfer.
My latest online class, Cards That Move You is set to launch Thursday 14 July 2022!
I have been working hard behind the scenes on a new online class which will be available next week – and Early Bird Pre-Launch pricing is available now! You’ll be able to save money on the class fee if you sign up now for Cards That Move You.
Cards That Move You Online Class Projects
Like most of my online classes, you’ll be able to use supplies that you have on hand in your craft room. (….but I won’t stand in your way if you need to get new products either LOL!). My focus for these cards was that they had to have some sort of movement element, had to fit in a regular Medium Stampin’ Up! envelope, and didn’t have to require much beyond the basic paper crafting tools (trimmer/scorer, scissors, adhesive). Now, I do use a die when I made one of the cards, but it isn’t a make or break kind of thing – you could definitely use scissors or a trimmer instead (and I mention this). You can use dies and punches to decorate your projects, though – but again, use what you have on hand. Other supplies you’ll want – cardstock, patterned paper, acetate/window sheets and a strong adhesive.
Check out this video that shows the projects that are included in the Cards That Move You online class!
Cards That Move You – video highlight
(Actually, you should check out the reel on Instagram and make sure you have your sound on – I have the most fun picking what songs to use!)
Like all my online classes, when you purchase the Cards That Move You class, you’ll have lifetime access (or reasonable facsimile?!) to the class videos. Check out the class page, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Remember that Early Bird Pricing ($20 for lifetime access) runs until 13 July 2022 (Wednesday) and class opens 14 July 2022. Hope you’ll join us in class!
Make an easy and elegant decorative beaded element to dress up your next card or project!
Have you seen the Effervescent Elements in Stampin’ Up! Canada’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue? They’re one of my favourite new products! I used them to create a beautiful decorative beaded element for a recent card design.
Effervescent Elements
Word of warning, though. If you’re going to use these, you’ll want to work with them inside a box lid or something that will contain them – because they TRAVEL. I used the tray from the new Embossing Kit (available starting tomorrow in the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue).
I used them to create a beautiful decorative beaded element on a card that I designed featuring new product from the July-August Sale-a-Bration catalogue (starting tomorrow too!).
The card was for a recent Demonstrator-only card swap. I feature some of the cards I receive in these swaps on the Sunday Swap Feature on the YamStamps Facebook Page and on the Sunday Swap Page here on the YamStamps site. Here’s the card I made – featuring the Wonderful World Designer Series Paper that is part of the bundle that you can select for free with a $120 product purchase during July and August Sale-a-Bration.
I used an adhesive sheet to cover the Designer Series Paper, and then after cutting to the size I wanted, I removed the liner and added the beads onto the sticky surface. I liked using the patterned paper underneath because I think it adds extra dimension to the beaded piece – plus if I happen to lose any beads, it still looks pretty and the gap isn’t overly obvious because of the underlying pattern.
decorative beaded element close up
I tend to like shiny things but I also dislike any crafting that’s too messy (glitter being the prime suspect here) – so the Effervescent Elements beads are okay in my books – as long as I use them in my powder tray or a box lid. Even if they run away a bit, I can pick them up and put them back into the container without too much of a fight.
