One type of card that is always good to have on hand is a Thinking of You Card – because it covers a lot, and besides, who wouldn’t like to know that you are thinking of them? This is one that we made this month in class and club this month. I’ll be doing a Facebook Live at noon on Wednesday so you can see the technique we used!
The Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper is the featured image on this clean and simple Thinking of You card. The sentiment is from the Rooted in Nature stamp set – I love the size of the words and the font. When you have such a simple card, sometimes it’s the smaller details that make it a little more impressive – can you tell what we did to the Designer Series Paper to make this Thinking of You card even more special?
So fingers crossed that the scheduled Facebook Live works…and you’ll see me on Wednesday at noon on the YamStamps Facebook Page to share how to make your own version of this Thinking of You card! This easy technique will have you wanting to transform your paper stash! Don’t worry, if you can’t make it “live”, the video will live on on the YamStamps Facebook Page, so you can check out the replay later on.
In the meantime, I’m prepping for the upcoming Christmas Card Class – there are a couple of spots open still if you’d like to attend (Monday August 26 1pm or 7pm) – but you’ll have to message me ASAP to grab one of them!
I love the new Stampin’ Up! In Colour Pretty Peacock! I am fascinated by these birds too – but their call is something else…. Anyway – August’s classes will feature this card using the Royal Peacock set. (Well, except for the Christmas Card Class…)
I had the chance to see a peacock up close when I visited the Het Loo Palace in the Netherlands – they’re so beautiful but soooooo noisy. The biggest revelation for me was that they actually do fly – we saw a few up in the trees on the palace grounds! Here’s one of my favourite shots from that day – definitely a pretty peacock.
The foil accent on the Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper seems to come closest to the colour on this peacock’s body, don’t you think? Using strips of the paper as accents also helps to make your paper last a little longer. If you’d like to get a sampling of (almost all of) the Designer Series Papers in the Annual Catalogue, I have a few spots left in the Paper Share. For $55 (plus postage if required), you’ll get a 6″ x 12″ piece of each of the Designer Papers in the image below.
If you’d like to take part, you can contact me for more information and payment details! In the meantime, I’m off to prep for the upcoming Christmas Card Class – the first one is Monday, August 26th at 1pm or 7pm – ho ho hope to see you in class soon. (sorry, couldn’t resist!)
Happy August! Did you know that if you purchase a Demonstrator Starter Kit this month there’s EXTRAS to be had?
The Extra, Extra promotion is still running this month. You get an extra $40 of product of your choice! You can choose $205 worth of product for just $135 CAD – PLUS you get enough business supplies (catalogues, order forms) to get you started. PLUS you’ll get a $14 coupon code to use. PLUS In August, you can select HOLIDAY CATALOGUE product as part of your Starter Kit!
Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Catalogue preorder period has just started for demonstrators – over a month before the regular sales period opens. HOWEVER – if you’re purchasing a starter kit, you can add Holiday Catalogue preorder items to your kit!
If you’re interested in taking advantage of these EXTRAS, contact me and I can help you get started! Plus, by purchasing the starter kit through me you’ll become part of my group of demonstrators, known as the “Eh” Team. You’ll be eligible to participate in demonstrator only events, like the upcoming On Stage event in Toronto in November, plus be part of our “Eh” Team activities, discussions and rewards.
For more information and FAQs about joining my group of demonstrators, visit this page (shortcut is yamstamps.com/join) or contact me for more information or to answer your specific questions.
The extras will expire August 31 – so don’t miss out!
It’s time to set sail for the Sunday Swap Share! Today’s swap card features the nautical Sailing Home Bundle – and it’s perfect for a summer Sunday.
Sailing Home Bundle Card by Karina Chin
Sailboats are perfect for a summer card, I think! This set is great for masculine cards and for grad cards as well. The discounted bundle includes the Sailing Home red rubber cling stamp set and the Smooth Sailing Dies. On this card there are strips of the Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper and a bow from the Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine. I love that stitched label – it’s only available in the Smooth Sailing Dies! If you’re keen to set sail right away, don’t forget there’s the option to get the whole suite of coordinating products in theCome Sail Away Suite Bundle. (click on the link to see everything included in it!)
SET SAIL TO SAVE!
Don’t miss out! If you purchase this bundle in the next few days (by July 31), you’ll also receive a $6 coupon code for use in August as part of the Bonus Days Promotion!
In the meantime, I hope you are beating the heat! I took a bit of time off yesterday to enjoy the pool….
from YamStamps Instagram Stories
Please notice how my pedicure coordinates with the pool liner!
I’m not totally slacking, though – preparing for the upcoming Monthly Card Class – Wednesday, August 7th at 1pm or 7pm in Burlington – please message me if you would like to join us! This is the fun kind of summer school! Check out the YamStamps Events Page for other upcoming classes – including the Christmas in August class! Hope to see you in class soon!
Are you looking for card ideas for friends? I spent last weekend avoiding the heat outside by staying inside my air conditioned home and clearing out my craft room (which was a bit of hot work because I hadn’t done that in a while…). Anyway – I came across this card that I created for a demonstrator swap but I don’t think that I’ve shared this yet?! So yay for clearing out craft rooms and discovering buried treasure.
For this card, rather than doing my typical “add the sentiment and put it on a coordinating cardstock layer”, I varied it a bit. I cut the background label layer from the cardfront itself, and then used Stampin’ Dimensionals to make it stand out a little bit. By adding the Pearlized Doily underneath that layer, it made it stand out a bit more. And yes, there’s a bit of fussy cutting on this card – but you can get a LOT of the birds out of the Designer Series Paper so it’s worth it.
When you’re looking for card ideas for friends, especially for good friends, you’re willing to spend a bit more time creating it, and this is an example of a card that’s a bit more work, but worth it.
If you’re looking for more card ideas, don’t forget to be subscribed to the YamStamps email newsletters. All the paper crafting project ideas that you will receive in your inbox are exclusive to the newsletter – you won’t see them on social media or the YamStamps blog (unless I’m highlighting something from there!). You can sign up here or by filling in your information in the sign up box at the top right of the blog. Click here for more information on the newsletter or message me! The first newsletter of each month is the multiple projects newsletter, and the following weeks feature individual projects or paper crafting information and news updates, plus exclusive special editions like the Twelve Weeks of Christmas project ideas. You’ll get plenty of card ideas for friends and family delivered directly to you!
Eek! I’m running late already!!! I usually have a July Christmas Card Class but time has gotten away from me so we are launching the Christmas Card Classes NEXT month. (which in case you hadn’t noticed, starts next week) (WHAT?!). Demonstrators just got access to the online version of the 2019 Holiday catalogue so it’s definitely feeling festive in this household! Starting in August, demonstrators can preorder Holiday catalogue product – and new demonstrators can order Holiday Catalogue product in their starter kits! General public sales start September 4th. (Leave a comment or message me if you want a copy – I’ll get in touch with you to confirm details!)
it’s coming…..(message me if you need a copy!)
August Christmas Class Details
Monday August 26th at 1pm or 7pm in Burlington – come get a start on your holiday cards! We will create four different holiday cards – your class fee of $30 covers all supplies required and will include a package of Designer Elements.
Designer Elements
These elegant adhesive backed metallic accents will be used on the in class cards, but you will have leftovers to take home to use on your other paper crafting projects.
Be sure to check the YamStamps Events page for upcoming events, and mark down the date of the September Christmas Card Class! Ho Ho Ho – Hope to see you in class soon!
Hi! Remember me? Thought I’d pop in here to share this die cut floral frame cardwith you while I come up for air. I’m in the midst of whining about the heat and humidity (I know, a few months and I’ll be whining about the cold and snow), and trying to get my stamping area into some semblance of semi-organization so that I can function more efficiently. I would do before and after pics of the overhaul, but the before pics would be too frightening, but maybe a few after pics might make it through at some point. Maybe.
In the meantime, I was able to locate enough supplies amidst the chaos to create this card and share it with class attendees this month!
Path of Petals Bundle Card
This die cut floral frame card features the Path of Petals Bundle – which includes the Path of Petals photopolymer (clear) stamp set and the Petal Labels Dies. If you wanted to go all out, you could get the Pressed Petals Suite Bundle which includes all the coordinating accessories and Designer Series Paper as well! (click the link to see everything that’s included).
The Mint Macaron cardstock was die cut, and then a piece of Vellum Cardstock was adhered behind the cardfront. The smaller floral frame was then adhered in place on the vellum. If you wish, you could also put a piece of Whisper White cardstock inside the card. Oh and a Thrifty Thursday tip– the smaller frame was die cut from remnant that was removed after the large frame was cut from the cardfront.
You can easily change the sentiment on this die cut floral frame card to suit whatever card sending occasion you have, and it truly is quite easy to create. The die does all the intricate cutting for you!
If you’re looking for an easy way to spend some creative time, consider joining in at one of my Monthly Card Classes or becoming a member of the Stampers Club! I precut and prep four projects that you create in class – you just show up and follow the instructions! (Or modify them as you wish…LOL). You can always check out the upcoming classes on the YamStamps Events Page – or register for my email newsletters to get exclusive project tutorials and reminders of specials and upcoming events!
In the meantime, I’m back to trying to get organized. One of these days I’ll get the job finished – if I stop getting distracted by all the shiny objects I find!
Extra, Extra – it’s Bonus Days! Just in time to celebrate summer, Stampin’ Up! has two promotions starting this month!
Bonus Days
From July 1-31, for every $60 in product in a single order, you’ll receive a coupon code for $6 to use in August! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn.
These fun 3D trucks are made using the Ride With Me Bundle – featuring the Ride With Me stamp set and the coordinating Truck Ride Dies. When you purchase the bundle, you get both items at a slight discount, and if you purchase the bundle during July, you’ll qualify for the Bonus Days coupon code so you’ll save in August as well!!
During July AND August, when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator starter kit, you’ll receive an extra $40 of product AND you’ll receive a $14 coupon code to use by the end of October! You’ll receive $205 worth of product of your choice for just $135 – no shipping expenses and only provincial sales tax applies (if you’re in a province with a blended sales tax – e.g. Ontario – this means NO tax at all!). You’ll also receive all the business supplies you’ll need to get you started – catalogues and order forms to run your business as you wish (a lot or a little), plus the support of me and my group. More information about joining my group of demonstrators known as the “Eh” Team here. (shortcut is yamstamps.com/join). You can also RSVP for one of my free Information Evenings or just message me for more information.
More reasons to celebrate this summer! Shop now, save later! Oh – and my next demonstrator information evening is July 11th, so contact me if you’d like to attend – or if you need to set up a different time to chat! In the meantime, stay cool (it’s SO humid around here) – I’m off to the pool I think!!
Say cheese! This greeting card for photographers is one that I made for a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator only swap, using my new Capture the Good stamp set. I went with a monochromatic theme with a little pop of colour.
Actually, I just realized that I have bling on my actual camera….LOL – on my lens cap holder!! So perhaps that’s why I added the rhinestones…it’s a greeting card for photographerswho appreciate a bit of bling…like me!
In any case, with or without rhinestones, this camera card is great for any photographer in your life, or for your scrapbook pages! The sentiments can be applied to many card giving occasions too. This set was inspired by Demonstrator Tami White – when Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators reach 1 Million in Sales (!!) they have a big ceremony and presentation, and the demonstrators get to work with the Stampin’ Up! Artists to come up with a stamp set.
Capture the Good Stamp Set
So whether you’ll be creating a greeting card for photographers, scrapbook pages featuring photographers or (ahem) photos, or other paper crafts, I’m sure you’ll find lots of ways to use this stamp set – I think it’s one of my new favourites from the current catalogue. I will try not to overuse it for future sharing!
That being said, I did use it for a black and white card for July’s Card Class and Stampers Club Class….hahaha! Monthly Card Class is the first Wednesday of each month (usually), so you’ve missed that chance, but if you join Stampers Club before Monday, July 15th, you’ll get the opportunity to make your own camera card (similar but different to this one). Don’t forget to check out the upcoming events on the YamStamps Events Page (you can also see more details about Stampers Club there) or sign up for the YamStamps mailing list to get crafting inspiration and event reminders in your email! Hope to see you in class soon!
Wow – it is really feeling like summer around here now – school is out, the temperature is up…and it’s Canada Day – happy long weekend to you! (and yay – it’s actually a real long weekend since July 1 is a Monday this year). Though I have heard my son mumbling some complaints that he is being cheated out of a day off since Mondays are his usual day off from his summer job…
Anyway – thought I’d share this easy and fun card featuring MUSKOKA chairs…because this is Canada, eh? They are not Adirondack chairs, though apparently there is some structural way you can tell the difference, but I can’t quite get the energy up to google that right now. So Muskoka chairs they are.
I love that most of Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers are two sided – often one side has more of a graphic design element that often ties in to a suite of products, and the other is more of a background type pattern or wash. This is the case with the sheet used for this card – so it makes it easy to use the paper outside of the coordinating suite of products.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on a variety of the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers, consider joining my paper share!
Finally! The YamStamps 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue Designer Series Paper Share
For $55CAD you’ll receive sixty 6″ x 12″ sheets of Designer Series Paper (one of each of the double sided designs from each paper package) plus as a bonus right now, you’ll also receive three 6″ x 12″ sheets from the Nobel Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper (one each of the three different single sided designs).
Each share consists of one 6″ x 12″ sheet of each of the double sided designs from these Designer Series Papers:
The 12″ x 12″ papers NOT included in this share are the Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (there’s one sheet in particular that does not lend itself to being cut in half…) and the Noble Peacock Foil Sheets. The 6″ x 6″ papers are NOT included in this share either.
Payment is due at the time of your confirmation of participation. First share will be ready for pick up mid July in Burlington ON. If you’re not local to Burlington, but are located within Canada, I can mail your papers to you (exact shipping costs will apply – regular mail or Xpresspost – your choice). CONTACT ME to reserve your spot in the Designer Series Paper Share! You have until July 31st to let me know if you’d like to get in on this offer! In the meantime – Happy Long Weekend!
