Depending on how you write the date, today is “123123” day! Of course, if you write the day first, then it’s 311223, so not quite as poetic…..so for today, let’s all do month first! (Not my usual way, if you can tell LOL).
It’s natural to reflect back on the year and look forward to the next, especially today. Looking back at the YamStamps 2023 year, there’s a lot of things for which I am thankful!
So for 2024, I’m looking forward to continuing to bring you new ideas and fun samples here on the YamStamps site to help inspire YOUR creativity – with the ongoing angle of techniques and designs that are impressive but not overly difficult to recreate! The YamStamps Sketch System Subscription program is ongoing, aimed to help subscribers create cards quickly and easily, and YamStamps More online classes for more in depth teaching of techniques and designs (though, again, focusing on the impressive but not overly difficult to recreate!).
THANK YOU for stopping by and continuing to support me! Other no-cost ways of supporting me and my small business – subscribing to my email list, liking/following YamStamps on social media, and leaving a comment on blog or social media posts!
Leaving you with this “thank you” card that features the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper which is being CARRIED OVER from the Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue – so it will be available to order (as supply allows) even after that catalogue is finished on 3 January 2024! It’s got some beautiful designs and colours, so I’m happy to be able to replenish my supply for a little longer!
Thank you for stopping by the YamStamps blog! Wishing you a happy, healthy and creatively inspired 2024!!
Thank you for stopping by the YamStamps site. I hope that you are able to spend time today in a way that is meaningful and important to you.
It’s been one of those years where I feel like I’ve been playing catch up or keep up the whole time. The statutory holidays give me a few days off in a row, and I’m looking forward to spending time resting and recharging, as well as catching up with family. I may, of course, throw a little crafting in there as well!
I hope that you have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas!
Happy Christmas Eve! I always enjoy a bit of quiet time before Christmas Day, just looking at the tree….usually because I’m sitting on the ground after finishing up my wrapping!! In any case, I’ve set up a post in the schedule so I can take some time off, and I’m hoping everything works correctly….
I’m giving you early access to my Boxing Day Special!From now until 27 December 2023, you can get a “Fantastic” Exclusive Bundle at 50% off regular price! I’ve created the special bundle of the Fantastic Florals Online Class and the Fantastic Fancy Folds Class – EACH is regularly $30CAD but for Boxing Day, you’ll get them BOTH for $30CAD! Of course, like my other classes, it’s lifetime access (or reasonable facsimile….in any case, more than enough time to go through the classes more than a few times!).
Grab this retiring Die set so you can create your own Handcrafted Elements Card!
I was late to find the Handcrafted Elements Dies in the September – December Mini Catalogue, and they’ll be retiring on 3 January 2024 – so don’t miss out! They’re discounted as part of the Last Chance Sale too!
Here’s one of my Handcrafted Elements Cards…
I love that the dies work with each other to create a more complex image (without ME having to do all the work!). To make this handcrafted elements card even easier, I added some Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Gold Foil sheet before die cutting. The top die is a lot more detailed and has thinner pieces, so with me and my usually messy adhesive application, it was sure to end up everywhere – so the adhesive sheet is a perfect way to adhere it quickly and neatly! I did end up using Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the Mossy Meadow die cut to the cardfront, though, focusing the dots of glue on the wider parts of the die cut.
To keep the colour scheme simple, I added the sentiment in Versamark and heat embossed in gold. Texture from the crosshatch design of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (my current “go to” for easy backgrounds) makes the Very Vanilla backdrop a little more interesting.
The Handcrafted Elements Dies also have a floral themed tag, an ornament and a star – so it’s a great multipurpose set to have on hand – and it’s 10% off while supplies last / until 3 January 2024. Add these dies to your crafting stash so you can make your own handcrafted elements cards for all occasions!
No need to panic (yet)…there’s still time to grab a gift for the crafter in your life!
(and it still counts if the crafter is you, by the way!!)
Did you know that I offer gift certificates? I can customize the gift certificate and email it to you for easy printing/forwarding to the recipient. Give a creative gift!
Gift certificates are available in any amount, and are good for class fees (internationally) or Stampin’ Up! Canada merchandise purchased through me (must be delivered to a Canadian address). Contact me to get a gift certificate today! I accept etransfers or can do a credit card payment if you prefer.
The next online class is a Star Book Class – just in time to make some gifts for special people!
The Star Book Online Class will launch Thursday 7 December at 7 pm Eastern, and it’s been fun working on the projects so far. There’s a basic design, and then there’s variations that you can make to suit the occasion, your supplies on hand, and the person who’s going to receive the book! During the class I’ll also share my tips for easy assembly (aka “learn from my mistakes” LOL). Prelaunch sale price in effect until 7 December – save $10CAD on lifetime access!
Check out the class prototype in action!
For those that like written instructions as well as visuals, you can purchase the add-on printable PDF. Basic measurements and instructions are provided on the site in writing, but I know that some like to have something in hand when crafting, so that’s why I have the optional PDF.
The YamStamps Sketch System has been running for almost a year now, and subscribers rave about how easy it makes their cardmaking. No more crafting brain strain, as you stare at the cardstock and supplies and wonder how to put it together this time to impress your family and friends….all you have to do is use the blueprint and cut your own supplies to the given measurements and assemble!
Please contact me if you have any questions! Remember – if you subscribe now, you will lock in the legacy price rate for your ongoing subscription until you cancel. Come Tuesday, price is going up!
My Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special will be available Friday 24 November – Monday 27 November!
I know, I’m in Canada. I don’t truly get why Black Friday/Cyber Monday happens here, but I’m all for getting a good deal, so why not?! Plus we still get Boxing Day too!
My Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2023 Special is on my Sketch Subscription Program. The YamStamps Sketch Subscription brings you a card blueprint or sketch, along with a weekly sample using that sketch and little “tweaks” the to sketch that you can use. You get a total of four different samples using that sketch, including a more holiday themed one. After week four, we start again with a whole new sketch. The program has been running for almost a year now, and subscribers are loving how easy it makes their crafting.
Paper Crafting Doesn’t Have to be Difficult to be Impressive!
No more staring at your supplies, wondering about how to put everything together. The YamStamps Sketch System will provide you with a blueprint – take the measurements and the ideas and RUN with it!
When I launched the program the price was set at $9.99, billed ‘monthly’ – technically every four weeks (after each sketch completes). Starting on Tuesday 28 November, the price is going up to $14.99 CAD. You can lock in the legacy price of $9.99/sketch if you subscribe now, but from Friday – Monday, you’ll also have the option to lock in for longer periods and SAVE.
Sketch By Sketch Subscription: $9.99 billed every 4 weeks
Six Sketch Subscription: $49.95 billed every 24 weeks = ONE sketch FREE
Twelve Sketch Subscription: $89.90 billed every 48 weeks = THREE sketches FREE (best deal)
You are guaranteed the Legacy price for as long as you are subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time (you’ll finish out that sketch’s cycle), however, once you’ve unsubscribed, your guaranteed legacy pricing is also gone.
The Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale page will go live Friday 24 November! I’ll post a link to the special sales page Friday!!
Using the Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder to make a quick card!
Have you tried any of Stampin’ Up!’s Hybrid Embossing Folders? We used theStars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder (includes the Embossing Folder and coordinating Dies) to create a quick and easy holiday-ish card during Stampers Club this month.
I love that with a Hybrid Embossing Folder you can die cut and emboss at the same time! The die that cuts out the large star actually also cuts out the two smaller stars on either side. Since we were using this on a cardfront, I chose to add a layer with one of the sheets from the Silver Foil Specialty Pack, and only emboss/die cut the large star. I embossed the Starry Sky Cardstock like regular, and then used a smaller piece of Silver Foil and positioned it over the largest star, along with the die. Ran it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and ended up with a silver embossed star that I just adhered in place on the cardfront. A bit of Silver & White Sheer Ribbon and called it done!
I am partial to blues, so I pulled them out for this card – Starry Sky Cardstock for the embossed layer, and Orchid Oasis Cardstock (a bluey-purple) for the card itself. Must make use of these 2022-2024 In Colors before they retire at the end of May 2024! (Plus it seemed appropriate to use Starry Sky for a Stars at Night project).
The Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder will be retiring at the end of the September-December Mini Catalogue (or whenever supplies are exhausted) so if you’ve had your eye on this one, you won’t want to miss out! The Last Chance Sale is on now until 3 January 2024, with selected retiring Mini Catalogue product discounted up to 60% off! Shortcut to shop is YamStamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or need assistance placing an order.
Selected retiring product from the September-December Mini Catalogue will be on sale!
As suggested by the name, the September-December Mini Catalogue will be ending soon….and Stampin’ Up! has released the list of retiring products, plus a sale on selected retiring products starting at 12am Mountain Time, Tuesday 21 November!
There is also a list of products that will be carried over and still available for purchase. Some of the items will be available as an online product (so not appearing in a printed publication) while others may return in a future Annual Catalogue or Mini Catalogue.
Once Tuesday comes, you can shop in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store – shortcut is YamStamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or need assistance placing your order. If you’re messaging me, you don’t have to wait until Tuesday – message me as soon as possible so that I can get your order ready and submitted as soon as I’m able! The sale starts at 12am Mountain Time (2am Eastern), and I’ll do my best to submit as soon as possible. As always with “while supplies last” items, there’s the chance that things may sell out – so don’t hesitate!
