Mar 16, 2010 | Announcements, rubber stamping, Sale-A-Bration
…until the end of this year's Sale-a-Bration… SAB ends at the end of March. We had a full extra month (well, minus one hour!!) for SAB this year – how did you like that? If you're like me, you've probably left things to the end of the time frame!! You can still place orders online HERE (click on ORDER NOW), or you can contact me by email. With your $65 merchandise order (before shipping/taxes) you can select a Sale-a-Bration product for free. Don't forget that besides the fun goodies in the SAB catalogue, there is a list of items from the large Idea Book & Catalogue that you may select.
This fun sample was featured on the demonstrator side of the Stampin' Up! website (there's a whoooole side of information & inspiration there for us!) – I love the idea of using different sized punch outs to create some extra texture on the cardfront. This card features the Happy Moments set – see how the packages are actually paper pieced? You stamp your image on different cardstocks or designer series paper, then cut out the images and reassemble them.
I hope that you're enjoying your March Break (for those of you to whom it applies…) – and maybe getting some craft time in for yourself?!
Mar 1, 2010 | rubber stamping
Often I'm asked "How did you get the idea for this card design?" I enjoy coming up with designs for cards on my own, but I also use ideas from other card makers. I thought I'd share with you a card evolution.
Here is my card:
This uses this Vintage Vogue stamp set. I used Soft Suede as the base colour. Though my photo is a little off I think (in terms of colour); the neutral portion of the card is actually Whisper White…hmmm..doesn't look very white here, does it?! White embossing powder as well.
OK – here's Sue Farrant's card that inspired me:
She used the same stamp set, but used Chocolate Chip as her base, and Vanilla as her embossing powder.
And here is the card that inspired Sue! By Shannon West.
Kind of neat to see the evolution, eh?
So there you have it – you don't always have to come up with everything on your own – take elements from another card that you like, and make it your own!!
Feb 25, 2010 | rubber stamping
This card features a couple of single stamps available through Stampin' Up! – Fine Flourish and Butterfly Accent. As my title indicates…I used the kissing technique. In this case, I inked the Fine Flourish stamp with Brocade Blue craft ink, then used that stamp as an "ink pad" for the Butterfly Accent stamp (a solid butterfly image). I "kissed" the rubber surfaces together, then stamped the butterfly onto Whisper White cardstock & embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.
I used a piece of the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper along the bottom of the card. Love how this paper has a glittery pattern on one side of the double sided paper. I used a few of the butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit that I ran through my Big Shot with some Brocade Blue cardstock.
All the stamps & the die are available in Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini catalogue, which runs for another month, as does Sale-a-Bration – don't forget that with your $65 merchandise order, you can receive your choice of Sale-a-Bration product for free! Host a workshop or sign up as a demonstrator and earn more free product as well – contact me for details before time runs out!!
Feb 22, 2010 | Events, rubber stamping
Waterfall cards are fun and actually pretty easy to make, once you've got the hang of them. Not sure about that? Hopefully I can help – my Cards that will Move You class is on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7pm here in Burlington, and (among other things) we'll be making a Waterfall Card!
This card features the I {Heart} Hearts set and the other reason I'm featuring this card on yamstamps.com today. Stampin' Up! is donating $2 towards Red Cross' Haiti Relief for each I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold until February 28th.
If you're interested in attending the Cards class, please contact me to register. Cost is $15 and includes all supplies required to complete the 4 moving cards we'll create (plus the envelopes to put them in!).
If you're interested in helping with Haitian Relief as well as your own creativity, contact me to place an order for I {Heart} Hearts, or click here to place your order online.
I {Heart} Hearts – clear mount stamps Item 118571 $24.95 (recommended block size – block D)
I {Heart} Hearts – wood mount stamps Item 117010 $35.95
Feb 12, 2010 | rubber stamping
I'm so excited to watch the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies today!! I used to live in BC, and still have some ties to the Vancouver area. I was inspired to create a version of the Olympic Rings…Stampin' Up! style. From left to right – Pacific Point (retired In Colour), Summer Sun, Basic Black, Glorious Green and Real Red.
I first punched a circle with the 1-3/8" circle punch, then centred that and used the 1-3/4" circle punch. One slit in each ring allowed me to link them up.
I used this Wikipedia photo as reference:
Let the Games Begin!!
(oh, and GO CANADA GO!!!!)
Feb 11, 2010 | rubber stamping
This version of a stair step card uses the wonderful Sending Love specialty designer series paper. I love how one side of each of the sheets features a glittery element. I used the stamp set Love You Much since we're close to Valentine's Day.
If you want more detailed instructions on how to make a stair step card, it's my new subscriber tutorial bonus, so be sure to sign up for my email newsletters if you haven't already, and it will show up in your inbox by the next day!
In the meantime, I'm off to prepare for my Stampers & Scrappers Club get together tonight. If you're interested in participating in a club, please contact me for more information.
…until the end of this year's Sale-a-Bration… SAB ends at the end of March. We had a full extra month (well, minus one hour!!) for SAB this year – how did you like that? If you're like me, you've probably left things to the end of the time frame!! You can still place orders online HERE (click on ORDER NOW), or you can contact me by email. With your $65 merchandise order (before shipping/taxes) you can select a Sale-a-Bration product for free. Don't forget that besides the fun goodies in the SAB catalogue, there is a list of items from the large Idea Book & Catalogue that you may select. 
