Nov 13, 2014 | cards, Stampin' Up!
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Saw a few flakes swirling down this morning…short lived but I’m sure that will change in the next while….so I thought I’d share this card from Tammy Wonnik Nicol that makes me smile and forget that snow also means cold. This is a fun card using the Snowflake Card Thinlit Die and Letterpress Winter stamp set – flip flop cards have never been so easy! It also uses the gorgeous All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper and coordinating Washi Tape and Snowflake Embellishments. Stampin’ Up! really does make it easy to create – all these items coordinate with one another!
There is still time to create holiday cards – my Christmas Card Clinic is happening on Sunday, November 23rd – come make ten cards for those special recipients on your list! Cost is $40 and payment is due at time of registration. Contact me to reserve your spot – space is limited.
Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Taking a moment to remember with appreciation this Remembrance Day.
Nov 11, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are this week’s Weekly Deals – I might have to pick up a few Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Packs for my Memory Keeping….already have the Window Frames Dies otherwise I’d be all over that! Click on the description beside each image to see it in the YamStamps online Stampin’ Up! Canada store and have it shipped directly to you – otherwise, you can contact me if you have any questions or need help placing your order. Happy Shopping.
Nov 6, 2014 | cards, Stampin' Up!
Some of the latest Stampin’ Up! sets have some wonderful phrases and sentiments that really resonate with me (or SHOULD!). This is one of them. It can often feel like I’m so busy slogging through the day and just trying to survive it – so for me, this is an energizing statement, reminding me to appreciate the moment and put something into it so I can get more out of it.
Don’t fall over – there’s some elements that I cut by hand. I know. It’s shocking. However, those who like “fussy cutting” will scoff, since this cutting is basically straight lines… It’s hard to see in the image, but the “Today” is actually in a lighter colour. I like the fun, energizing colours in this card, and it’s a great “all purpose” kind of card, even if the set it comes from is called “Amazing Birthday“. The Designer Series Paper in the background is from the Sweet Taffy collection.
This weekend, I’ll be at the Cambridge Cropfest on Saturday morning, doing a Make & Take with the croppers in attendance. I’m looking forward to checking out what everyone’s working on! (oh, and I’ll have some items for sale, like adhesives and kits in case you “need” anything to fuel your creativity as well).
**Please note that the date of the December Monthly Card Class has changed – it will be on THURSDAY, December 4th at 7pm.**
Nov 4, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Check out the latest batch of Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! Canada – the Silver Stampin’ Glitter is a great touch for your Holiday Cards! If you need more help with Holiday Cards, my Monthly Card Class is tomorrow evening in Burlington and we’ll be doing a bunch of holiday cards (but not all…) and I’ve got a Christmas Card Clinic on the books as well for Sunday, November 23rd starting at 1pm. Contact me to register or see the YamStamps Events Page. My monthly e-newsletter with papercrafting ideas is also going out TODAY! *phew*
In the meantime…you can click on the links beside each item to see it in the online store, or contact me if you have any questions or would like assistance placing your order. Happy shopping!
Nov 1, 2014 | cards, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
One of the fun opportunities I’ve had of late is the chance to be creative for Stampin’ Up! Saturday on the Scrapbook and Cards Today Blog. This is the blog for the Canadian produced magazine that also features contributions by Ali Edwards and Cathy Zielske, two of my scrapbooking idols, so I’m thrilled to be able to say that we’re published in the same space… well, kind of… (as close as I’m going to get at this point anyway LOL!). I had a lot of fun with the latest set of projects featuring the Watercolour Winter Simply Created Kit (ok, I know it’s actually Watercolor Winter in the catalogue, but I can’t help including the “u” – it looks like a spelling error to me otherwise). I’m so grateful for the opportunity.
I managed to do a new video for you all! I know it’s been a while since I’ve done one – I apologize – between decluttering/selling/packing/moving a household, it’s been one of those things that fell by the wayside a bit. However, time to get back at it, and no time like the present! Today’s video shows you how to create the fun icicle accents that decorate this quick and easy card featuring the set Endless Wishes from the Holiday Catalogue. Enjoy! If you can’t see the video embedded below (if you’re seeing this in a reader) – please come directly to this post on the YamStamps site or subscribe to the YamStamps YouTube Channel.
Oct 30, 2014 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
Well, yes, I know it’s been fall for a while, but today is a bright colourful day in our neck of the woods and I’m going to enjoy it while I can….because there’s a nasty rumour floating around that we can expect SNOW tomorrow (that’s right, in time for the Trick or Treaters). I do recall the days of making sure that the Hallowe’en costume could fit over warm clothing…
For this autumn card, I used the “For All Things” stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue and did a “stamping only” card. I stamped a strip randomly with the oak leaf, then attached it onto the border of the card, and wrapped it around the fold so there’s a bit on the back as well. Used the same colours for the main image and sentiment and a quick card is done!
This “fall” card is also a reminder that we “Fall Back” this weekend (yay!) – turn back your clocks on Saturday night! I for one am thrilled to be deceiving myself that I am getting an extra hour of rest. Never mind the fact that we give it back in the spring. Whatever. You’ll also want to check back on Saturday to see what I have to share that day….(oh the suspense…)
Oct 28, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
The latest group of Stampin’ Up! Canada deals is here! My fave this week is definitely the word bubbles framelits which coordinate with the Just Sayin’ stamp set. I love when things coordinate and I don’t have to think too hard!! I also think I am one of the few people who doesn’t yet own the dotted scallop ribbon border punch, so may have to add that into my order this week…
A heads up as well – Stampin’ Up! has let us know that there’s a dock workers strike on the west coast affecting the supply of some holiday framelit favourites – the wreath framelit, curvy keepsakes box and tree punch. These are on backorder right now (since they can’t get to their supply…) so hopefully this gets resolved soon!
Oct 26, 2014 | cards, Stampin' Up!
Often during my classes, people will ask me where I get the ideas for the cards we make. Usually, I enjoy coming up with card ideas on my own, but they can also be copies or versions of cards I’ve received or seen! In this case, we did this fun card at club earlier in the month. It uses the Stampin’ Up! sets Work of Art for the sentiment, and Gorgeous Grunge for the splatter. I love how the bright colours in the splatter make it less grungy and more artistic…
and the original is this card that I received from my friend, Lydia Fiedler. She is such a fantastic, creative person and really has the whole white space thing down.
In all honesty, I would have done the card even more like hers….but I felt that I stamped the splatter too low on the Whisper White cardstock for the layout I had planned (with the extra layer of Tempting Turquoise behind the main image portion). OK there you go, you thought there was some science to it, but no. This is me, remember?!!
If you’d like to pick up some card inspiration that you can use as a jumping off point for your own cards, please consider classes with me! You can attend my monthly classes (first Wednesday of each month) (register via email), host one of your own with friends, or take an online class!
Oct 24, 2014 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
I’m sharing this elegant shaker card that we made during our Stampin’ Up! Canada Fall Conference a couple of weekends ago. Never mind that the stamping may not be perfect…but as we say during Card Class – it’s my prototype, and now I know how to do this card and I can recreate it easily in future. (I’m also realizing that I will have to switch my photo locations in the next while I guess, since the weather continues to get cooler, wetter and will soon be quite white – as the card indicates…) This is the Happy Winter stamp from the Holiday Catalogue, and we were all thrilled to receive it at the event! We also used the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder to add texture to the front piece . The shaker portion of the card is made using a cellophane bag and some of the Frosted Sequins.
While we’re thinking ahead – did you know that I offer gift certificates? You can purchase them in whatever denomination you like – perfect for gift giving options at the holidays or at any time of year! These certificates can be used for product purchases OR class fees – and I offer classes in person or online! If you’d like more information, please be sure to contact me. And last but not least, don’t forget that registration for November’s Card Class will be closing shortly – so if you want to come and make some fun cards, please register ASAP!
