Sale-a-Bration Coordination products are here! Limited Time Only– you can purchase these items during March, and they coordinate with Sale-a-Bration items!
You can download the flyer here. All these framelits will make your crafting even easier…and I love the extra sentiments and the punch!
This card features the Painted Seasons Bundle (a Level 2 Sale-a-Bration reward), the Part of My Story Stamp Set (a Level 1 Sale-a-Bration reward) and the Four Seasons Framelits (Sale-a-Bration Coordination product available for purchase during March).
PLUS – Stampin’ Up! has announced that there’s MORE to Sale-a-Brate! From now until the end of March, or while designated supplies last, you can get these additional items as a Sale-a-Bration reward! Please note the special codes that must be used in order to redeem with a qualifying order (shown in brackets after item description).You can download the third release Sale-a-Bration information here.
1. Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper – now available outside of the second release Level 2 Bundle as a Level 1 item! (149574) 2. Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper (pg. 189 Annual Catalogue) (152840) 3. Mini Pizza Boxes (pg. 193 AC) (152836) 4. Pearlized Doilies – TWO packs (pg. 192 AC) (152837) 5. Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper (pg. 190 AC) (152839) 6. Rich Razzleberry ¼” Velvet Ribbon – TWO spools (pg. 201 AC) (152838) 7. Scattered Sequins Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (pg. 223 AC) (152833) 8. Share What You Love Embellishment Kit (pg. 198 AC) (152832)
Remember that all Sale-a-Bration items will be while supplies last…..so please don’t wait until March 31st to place an order! (Same goes for ordering a starter kit – only because the system will be guaranteed to be bogged down with the last minute rush!) If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order, please feel free to contact me!
On this Manic Monday I thought I’d highlight a few crafting tips that I shared in the recent Live session I did on the YamStamps Facebook Page. The shortened video version is below, but thought I’d highlight a few things if you like to read vs watch…
full video below….
Distinktive Stamps are more photorealistic and have multiple depths on the same stamp. Crafting Tips for good distinktive images: To get a clear image of all the different depths, it helps if your ink pad is not too juicy – you can rub the surface of the ink pad with the back of a spoon or your bone folder to push excess ink into the pad vs having it on the surface to get better definition in your stamped image. The stamp set used in the video is Forever Lovely; another distinktive stamp set example is Baby Bear.
Crafting Tips with the Small Grid Paper: Positioning multiple step stamps and coordinating framelits. In the video, I use the Stamparatus to stamp the images – because once they’re in the right place on the plates, you don’t have to think about it again! My tip – stamp onto the Small Grid Paper so you can see where your image will end up. Position your card stock and mark where the corners of the cardstock are on the grid paper so you know where to place it for future reference.
You can also position the framelit over the stamped image and mark where the side edges of the framelit are on the grid paper so you have it for reference. You can use the grid paper when stamping with the stamparatus, then remove it and place it onto your Big Shot plastic cutting plate as a reference for placement of the framelit – just be sure to remove it before you cut!!
That way, your reference sheet will be intact and ready for future use.
Last tip you might have picked up in the video – put your Big Shot Die Brush and foam pad into a small shallow box to catch all the bits (and store everything together! I used an old cardboard box (it actually held my carvable stamp set, remember that one?), but you could also use one of the full wide stamp cases.
How do you prefer to get your crafting tips & tricks? Video? Written format? Let me know so I can be sure to have you covered for future tutorials – leave me a comment below or message me!
Swap Share Sunday is here again – how did that happen so quickly? It’s a Sweet Celebration Card today, created by Dana Hancock. So many things happening today – Oscars, National Cupcake Day….and the end of Reading Week so that means a road trip to take my son back to school. A busy day, with crazy windy weather too! Glad you could stop in to check out the card.
I did mention that it’s National Cupcake Day, which is another occasion for a sweet celebration card! I shared a couple of different Cupcake cards on the YamStamps Facebook Page and Instagram feed – did you see them? The one card featured some products that will be coming out on March 1st. Stampin’ Up! is introducing a few products that you will be able to purchase in March that coordinate with Sale-a-Bration products! There are 4 different sets of framelits – coordinating with the Hello Cupcake, So Hoppy Together, Lovely Lily and the second release Painted Season sets. There’s also a punch, and a new sentiment set that goes with images from the various sets but could also stand alone or be used with different images. I’ll be sharing more details on March 1st, when these items are available to order, so please come back to the YamStamps blog to find out more!
In the meantime, I’m off to check out the Oscars fashions and cross my fingers that the power doesn’t go out with the wind! I’ll be coming up with some designs for the March Monthly Card Class coming up on Wednesday March 6 – will you be joining us? Check out the YamStamps Events Page for all the upcoming events, and RSVP to make sure you’ve got a seat in class!
I love coordinating crafting products, and Stampin’ Up! has a whole bunch of them. I used some to create this die cut edge card which is made easier by using a Stamparatus!
I actually found it a bit tricky to take a photo of this card as I had to have it lying flat so that you could see the alignment of the image and the edge! Hope you get the idea.
I love how the flower framelit coordinates with the flower stamp, but the accent stamp is left to peek out.
I am planning on doing a Facebook Live to show how I created this die cut edge card, but essentially I used the Stamparatus and the Stamparatus grid sheets. I figured out where the image would end up on the inside edge of the card by marking where the edge of my cardstock was on a grid sheet, and then stamping onto the GRID sheet rather than the cardstock to create a reference guide. I left this grid sheet in the Stamparatus so I knew where to place the cardstock (especially because I chose not to place the cardstock in the corner of the Stamparatus). I stamped a second grid sheet the same way, marking the edge of the cardstock, but then I also placed the framelit over the stamped image in the correct alignment and marked the edges of the framelit. The framelit extends JUST beyond where the side edges of the cardstock are.
Once I stamped the back inside edge of the card, I then prepped to die cut the front edge of the card. You’ll want the Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot to make it even easier. Once the Cutting Plate was on the Platform, I placed the second grid sheet on it, then aligned the front edge of the cardstock with the marks on it. I then placed the framelit onto the cardstock, lining up the edges of the framelit with the marks on the grid sheet. You can use a bit of washi tape or adhesive tape to hold the framelit in place securely, then remove the grid sheet so you can use it again (otherwise it would be cut and all your reference marks would be gone!). Place the top Plastic Cutting Plate in place, and die cut.
Seriously. Just be sure to “like” and “follow” the YamStamps Facebook Page so you’ll be notified of the Live video for this die cut edge card, because I’m starting to confuse myself. LOL.
In any case, I promise, once it was set up it was pretty straight forward…LOL.
If all goes according to plan, I’ll share the die cut edge card “how to” on Thursday. If you aren’t able to make it to the “live”, the recording will be available after the fact on the YamStamps Facebook page. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact me! Stampers Club Members made this card in February – why not join us starting in March and see what we get up to next month?! Check out the YamStamps Events Page for other upcoming dates!
It’s Sunday Swap Share time! Today’s card, Make a Wish, is a beautifully clean and simple one created by Lorraine Pye.
The sentiment is from the Occasions Catalogue – Life Is Grand stamp set, and the butterfly and the “splats” are from the Beauty Abounds stamp set. I love how just adding a layer of solid colour behind the main stamped portion adds drama to the card.
Stampin’ Up!’s Occasions Catalogue is in effect until June 3rd, while the Sale-a-bration Catalogue and event runs until March 31st. I know it can get a bit confusing with all the catalogues at the beginning of the new year!
Also – sad news, the Lovely Lipstick and Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheets have SOLD OUT so they are no longer available as a Level 1 Sale-a-Bration item. Other items are still available though, and fingers crossed that the Organdy Ribbon combo pack looks like it might be available as an option around the beginning of March.
Stampin’ Up! manufactures their rubber stamps on site in Utah, so have more immediate access and control over supply and availability. The accessories are usually sourced from overseas and elsewhere, so even with forecasting, sometimes products are much more popular than anticipated and supplies are exhausted before expected. We are usually then in a backorder situation, or in some cases, Stampin’ Up! makes items unorderable until the stock can be replenished. Currently unavailable to order: the cake builder punch, the butterfly duet punch and the Organdy Ribbon combo pack. This also affects the bundles that include those punches. Once stock is replenished, we will be notified and those items will be available once again to order. I’ll keep you posted!
There are new freebies available now! (Apologies – this was supposed to post YESTERDAY and there was a glitch….so here it is now…) Stampin’ Up! has released a second set of Sale-a-Bration items that you can select with a qualifying purchase. Order $60 CAD of product, qualify for a Level 1 item. Order $120 CAD of product, qualify for a Level 2 item – OR 2 Level 1 items!
Here’s a link to the new item flyer. The previous Sale-a-Bration items are also available, though we are still awaiting word on the Organdy Ribbon availability, pending shipment arrival.
In the meantime, for your viewing pleasure…here’s a card using some second release Sale-a-Bration items!
This clean and simple card features the Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper, which comes with a coordinating stamp set in the Painted Seasons Bundle – the new Level 2 Sale-a-Bration choice. The stamp set has a number of coordinating images, but for this card I just used the Designer Series Paper. The two side strips are 1″ wide and the middle strip is 1.75″ wide, all adhered onto a piece of Early Espresso Cardstock (which is the dark brown featured in the centre panel flowers). The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso ink and is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set which is available in either red rubber clear mount or red rubber wood mount. I added a small wooden flower accent from the Level 1 Sale-a-Bration reward, Butterfly Elements, and placed a rhinestone in the centre of the flower for a bit of bling.
A reminder that Sale-a-Bration runs until March 31st, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on crafting supplies and be rewarded with….more crafting supplies for FREE! You can select Sale-a-Bration rewards with qualifying purchases, earn more free host dollars to spend with qualifying party sales, or select more free product in your demonstrator starter kit! Contact me for more information on the new freebies!
Happy Valentine’s Day! There’s still time to whip up a cute treat for someone special – like this fun treat topper!
This is a quick and easy way to present a sweet treat to someone. Using Stampin’ Up! food safe cello bags, simply close the bag (I just used adhesive tape) and then fold some Designer Series Paper over the top and adhere in place! In this case, I die cut a Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet (Level 1 Sale-a-Bration choice – free with a $60 CAD product order) heart from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits and adhered it onto a piece of Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper.
If you’re wondering about the treats – our family has enjoyed trying the different flavours of Japanese Kit Kats…though the ones in this gift bag are pretty “tame” – strawberry and matcha green tea. One of my “bucket list” trips is to go to Japan…and of course I will have to search out some different flavours to try once I get there! We’ve been trying out the Bokksu boxes as well in the meantime – a different box of a variety of Japanese snacks arrives in the mail each month. February’s did include some Kits Kats, so I was particularly happy about that! (click on the referral link for $5 off if you want to try a box!).
This is a perfect card for a Manic Monday – easy but impressive (though that’s the goal for most of my crafting any day of the week….). This Metallic Foil Birthday Card features one of the Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheets which comes paired with Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets as a Sale-a-Bration Level 1 package! You get four sheets of each, so eight sheets total for plenty of crafting opportunities!
For this Metallic Foil Birthday Card, I used the Grapefruit Grove Foil which has an iridescent sheen to it – so it’s good for a gender neutral kind of card! Here it’s embossed with the Scattered Sequins Dynamic Embossing Folder, and the sentiment is from the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set. I usually like to use circles for sentiments or images if I can because they’re very forgiving – you don’t have to worry about whether the image is totally straight – and in this case, I wanted to mount the sentiment on an angle to make it a bit more interesting, so it’s easy to do if there aren’t any straight lines or corners I need to worry about! Just a few steps and this card is done. Of course, I used my thrifty trick of cutting the backing circle from the backing layer of cardstock for the foil sheet – since noone will see the hole there anyway!
Just a reminder that for each $60 CAD in product that you order, you earn a Level 1 Sale-a-Bration reward (like the foil sheet package used to make the Metallic Foil Birthday Card) – and $120 CAD product order means you can pick either a Level 2 reward or TWO Level 1 rewards! Coming on Friday, February 15 – more options! A new set of rewards to tempt you through to the end of Sale-a-Bration, March 31st. I’ll be sure to post a link to the catalogue here on the YamStamps site on Friday.
Of course, the Demonstrator Starter Kit special is still going strong – $225 worth of product of your choice for just $135 – or you could add in an exclusive Craft & Carry Tote Bag for a total kit price of $175. Provincial sales tax ONLY applies – so if you’re in a province with a blended tax, there is NO tax, and FREE shipping. You can check out this page of FAQ (shortcut is yamstamps.com/join) or contact me if you want more information about joining my “Eh” Team of stampers! I’d love to have you join our group!
Don’t know if you saw – but I edited my “Hey Cupcake” blog post – because the very resourceful Linda Snyder did some research for me! She had the smarts to track down Megan Munro (who very kindly responded) and find out that the dotted background was created using the Wood Words stamp set (you can see it here in red rubber clear mount or wood mount options).
Thank you, Linda! (and Megan!)…..and YOU for reading too 🙂
PS apparently there might be an issue with leaving comments on the blog? Could someone please test that for me by leaving a comment below?? Thanks.
Isn’t this fun? Created by Leena Girsa, it features a few love themed Stampin’ Up! products. The image is from the Occasions Catalogue Hey Love stamp set and is punched out with the Starburst Punch. The paper along the bottom of the card is from the All My Love Designer Series Paper package, and the die cut is from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies. I love how you end up with the outline of the small hearts plus all the solid small hearts to use on projects! I also love how Leena inlaid the diecut by cutting the top edge of the Designer Series Paper as well. The sentiment strip is accented with a piece of the Black and Silver Striped Ribbon. I think this would be a great card for a young man. Hey Valentine!No frilly stuff here!
You still have a few days to make your own Valentine’s Day cards – Stampers Club members will actually have the opportunity to make one on Monday – just in time for February 14th. We welcome new members at any time! If you’re local to Burlington, Ontario, why not come and join us? Check out the YamStamps Events page for more information, or contact me! Stampers Club is a great way to meet some fellow crafters and get a monthly creative fix – plus once during your 6 month membership you’ll get FREE product! Afraid of commitment? Well then, theMonthly Card Class is for you – sign up for the dates that work for you! The First Wednesday of the Month is Card Class (usually….check the Events page just in case…) and the third Monday of the Month is Stampers Club (usually…depending on stat holidays). Due to the crazy weather we’re having in Southern Ontario, we had to cancel February’s Card Class – and I noticed when I was posting on the YamStamps Facebook Page, that LAST February’s Card Class was also affected by weather! Hmmmmm…..
Anyway – hope you can join us in person at some point – or if not, there’s always the Online Club option. Hey Valentine – there’s no excuse not to get some crafty “Me” time in! Happy creating.
