Nov 8, 2009 | Christmas
This card was created by a demonstrator in my group, Andrea. It's always nice to get ideas from other people – I would never have thought of this colour combination! It's Taken with Teal, Ruby Red and Whisper White. The wheel (the pattern on the left of the card) is from the Holiday Mini – Sassy Sparkles. The Greeting and the design in the scallop circle are from the set Snow Swirled.
I'm finalizing the details on the next of the 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas for my email newsletter subscribers. If you're on my mailing list, look for it this Wednesday in your email inbox. If you're not on my list – please sign up! (Top left corner of the yamstamps.com site!).
Nov 6, 2009 | Christmas
Here's a peek at the little box of tags we'll be creating at the Holiday Stamp a Stacks. Looking forward to tonight's event in Hamilton!
I'll be hitting the road again later this month for a stamp a stack repeat in Mississauga.
Hand made gift tags are an easy way to add a personal touch to any gift…and if you present them in a little box, well then, they're a gift in themselves!
Nov 5, 2009 | Christmas, rubber stamping
This was inspired by a demonstrator friend, Darlene, using the ornament punch. This fun card element can be flattened for mailing, and "puffed up" by the recipient. Punch out the ornament 6 times (I used the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper – the flocked red patterned piece) and fold each in half vertically (good side in). Adhere the "bad" sides of the punch outs to each other, and adhere the two outside edges to the cardfront. I added some gold elastic cord to complete the ornament effect.
This card also uses the ticket corner punch, whisper white organza and the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes.
I have lots of stamping events happening this month. Contact me if you're thinking of making your own holiday cards this year!
Nov 4, 2009 | Christmas, Events, rubber stamping
Getting back up to speed here in cyber world…what a relief.
Here's a card clinic card you could choose for this year. A simple, clean design, easy to create in bulk. Remember if you choose to make it at the card clinic, I do all the prep work – kind of like a sous-chef for cards?! I'll cut all the cardstock & have all the supplies ready & waiting for you.
This card uses Patterned Pines, which is a hostess-only set available in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue, and features gold-embossed images.
This card is done with Very Vanilla cardstock. If you're interested in creating this, contact me to discuss Card Clinic Options! (Or see my Classes & Events page)
Nov 2, 2009 | Announcements, Christmas, rubber stamping
(This was one of the popular choices at last year's card clinic. I will offer this as a choice again this year!).
Sorry…I'm still in the midst of trying to recover all my files & photos after my computer issues…it's been a bit of a hassle to say the least. I need to also find my installation discs to reinstall all my word processing & contact stuff (AAAAGH).
In the meantime, I'm posting to say that because of all my technical difficulties, there's going to be a delay in posting the Card Clinic choices. I'll try to get them up ASAP…
For those of you unfamiliar with the Card Clinics, they're a great way to do a bunch of handmade holiday cards easily. I will post a number of different holiday card samples, you select a design (or two, or three LOL) that you like, and I will prepare EVERYTHING for you. You come, stamp & assemble the cards, take them home to write your greetings & mail them out!! Easy peasy. The details: Minimum of 10 cards per design. (Like more than one but don't need that many cards? Consider coming with a friend & sharing your creations afterwards!). Cost is $25 for 10 cards, $2.50 for each additional card after that.
I hope to have the samples album up soon once computer issues have been smoothed out more. In the meantime, if you're looking for a creative outlet, don't forget the Holiday Stamp a Stacks! The Hamilton one is THIS Friday evening – 7pm. Still some spots available, so contact me for more info!
Nov 1, 2009 | Christmas, specials
Stampin' Up! has produced a Holiday Gift-Giving Guide to help you with your shopping list! (whether it be for gifts for yourself…or for others…). Click on the image or here to see the PDF (you'll need Adobe Reader to view it). If you have troubles, please contact me.
Hand in hand with the guide is a special! From November 1 until January 4th, with every $65 in merchandise you purchase from the Gift-Giving Guide, you may choose any Decor Elements item with a value up to $22.95!
Happy shopping – you can place your order online here or contact me directly.
This card was created by a demonstrator in my group, Andrea. It's always nice to get ideas from other people – I would never have thought of this colour combination! It's Taken with Teal, Ruby Red and Whisper White. The wheel (the pattern on the left of the card) is from the Holiday Mini – Sassy Sparkles. The Greeting and the design in the scallop circle are from the set Snow Swirled. 
