Sep 28, 2011 | Announcements, Big Shot, rubber stamping
I have to admit, there are some cards that I like more than others, and this is one of them. I particularly like this one because while it looks involved, it's really quite easy! (That's my specialty I think….cards that aren't too hard to make, but look difficult!!)
Anyway – this card uses the Island Floral Bigz die for the Big Shot for the focal floral accessory. By sponging the edges of the cardstock, I think it adds an extra depth. The gold glimmer brad holds the die cuts together (there's a hole in the centre of them) and adds a bit of bling. Love the Lace Ribbon Border punch – one of my new favourites, I think! Plus tone on tone stamping of En Francais makes the background a little more interesting.
I think you will also LOVE the Christmas card that I came up with using this die as well!! Thanks to the sharp eyes of a club member, Jo-Ann, I was able to visualize this floral die being used in a whole new way. If you want to see what became of that observation, be sure to be signed up for my newsletter! Newsletter subscribers will be receiving my Twelve Weeks of Christmas as a special "thank you" for being part of my email list – each week brings a new card, wrap or gift idea to make your holiday season a little more crafty! Sign up HERE or click below to be sure that you won't miss out – it starts OCTOBER 5th – ONE WEEK TODAY!!
Sep 16, 2011 | rubber stamping
I'm getting ready to go to a bridal shower where guests will help the bride to create some beautiful "thank you" cards for her to use after the wedding! (I must admit this wasn't my idea….but I think it's a great way to include family & friends in wedding preparations!)
The bride, Laura, and I collaborated on a couple of designs – this is one of them, using the colour scheme she requested. I love using the Big Shot to emboss cardstock to create a background for images. It's more interesting than a plain piece of cardstock, but not too distracting from the main image.
If you're interested in learning to create some fun cards, don't forget to check my class schedule to see what's being offered in the next while! As always – if you're interested in a class, but can't make it to Burlington ON on the scheduled date, get a group of friends together, get in touch with me, and I'll come to you! (well, as long as you're within reasonable driving distance….LOL).
Jun 18, 2011 | rubber stamping
This is a cute card using the All in the Family stamp set. I like the hand-drawn quality of the images that you piece together as you please. I just "eyeballed" the assembly of the images, though if you are particular about your placement of body parts LOL you could use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to ensure everything is perfect. Since it's a hand-drawn type image, I figure it's not SUPPOSED to be perfect…and as I always say, if the recipient criticizes the handmade card, THEY DON'T DESERVE IT!!! LOL. 
Keeping in the black & white scheme, this is definitely a more mature set of images! I thought the brass metallic eyelets were kind of "nautical" and went with the theme of the stamp set (it's called The Open Sea….not that you can tell from the images I selected for this card LOL). Recent class attendees created this card, but we didn't have the sentiment on the front so it was able to be used for whatever occasion suited. I often leave my cards blank and then stamp an appropriate sentiment when I need a card.
I've made it a mission to be sure to include at least one masculine-type card in each of my card classes, so if you're in need of more masculine cards in your card stash, consider attending one of my classes or hosting one in your own home! Contact me for details.
Jun 17, 2011 | rubber stamping, TV/Video/Web/Tech
These are some of the cards that you might not have gotten a good look at during my CH Morning Live TV appearance. Getting set for Father's Day….this is an easy card to recreate! I coloured each tie with either a Bashful Blue or Certainly Celery Stampin' Write marker, then "huffed" on it (like Darth Vadar) to remoisten the ink before stamping it onto the cardstock.
On the next card, I stamped the image with Night of Navy Classic Ink, then trimmed out one of the ties to use on my origami shirt.
I was going to show how to fold the shirt while on CH Morning Live, then decided against it as it might have been hard to see. (That, and I figured there was a high probability that I'd mess it up with no chance for a "re-do"!!) I'll try to get a youtube video up to show how it's done (video = as many retakes as I need before I post the final product LOL).
I'll have some more Father's Day / masculine card samples for you tomorrow!
Apr 28, 2011 | rubber stamping
The Occasions Mini Catalogue has almost run its course…so don't miss out on any of the products! You have until April 30th to place your order. You can contact me or place your order online HERE.
Also expiring – your chance to get the Four Frames stamp set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper! You can order either of these items with your $25 merchandise order. One of my hostesses this month managed to earn the items for free based on her workshop sales. If you don't get your order in this month, you'll have to wait until the new Idea Book and Catalogue comes out in July. (I hate waiting….don't you?! LOL).
Also – there's still space in May's Card Class – Thursday, May 5th, 7pm here in Burlington. We'll make four cards, and you can be sure we'll be using some of the new product from the Summer Mini Catalogue! Contact me to reserve your spot!
Apr 14, 2011 | rubber stamping
Sharing one of my ongoing attempts to create some "masculine" cards! This one features a non-white main image area. I used the Extreme Elements set to create a collage – type background, and then stamped the word of my choice on top.
I have a backlog of samples to share here in the next while, so please keep checking in here at www.yamstamps.com!
I have to admit, there are some cards that I like more than others, and this is one of them. I particularly like this one because while it looks involved, it's really quite easy! (That's my specialty I think….cards that aren't too hard to make, but look difficult!!)
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