Nov 6, 2008 | rubber stamping
I recently participated in a card swap with other demonstrators from across the country. My upline (the demonstrator with whom I signed up for Stampin' Up!), Sue Farrant organized the swap for the demonstrators in her group. This was one of her card samples, using the Snow Swirled set. I love the glitz of this card – and the non-traditional colours. A flower designer brad is used as the "star" – and can you see the glitter that is adhered in the brad to add a little colour & bling? Glitter on the stars on the tree complete the look.
Do you ever wonder where demonstrators get ideas for cards & scrapbook pages? Demonstrator swaps are a great method for me to get new ideas & inspiration that I can share with you!!
Nov 5, 2008 | rubber stamping
Here's a change from the blue holiday cards I've been showing a penchant for of late… This is a tri-fold card featuring the Say It With Scallops set. Stampin' Up! donates two dollars to Ronald McDonald House Charities for every set sold.
The For You is stamped in pink passion onto whisper white cardstock, then punched out with the scallop square punch – it's a negative image stamp. Mounted onto a strip of apricot appeal, and onto a card of certainly celery. The Illuminated wheel adds to the card base. The felt flowers from Flower Fusion are decorated by gold brads. The scallop edge punch coordinates with the scallop square punch.
This card fits into a Stampin' Up! medium envelope since the dimensions of the unfolded card are 4.25" x 11".
I've been challenged to see if I can do daily blog posts, so expect a bit more activity from me! Be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com or sign up for the feed to keep up to date!
Nov 2, 2008 | Big Shot, rubber stamping
This was my most recent 12 weeks of Christmas sample – but I couldn't resist sharing it here.
Many people choose the holidays as a time to send out family photos – here's a way to combine a photo with a handmade card (they're not mutually exclusive!). I used the Big Shot Top Note Bigz die to cut the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper. I saved the middle portion to use on other projects (alternatively, you could use it on the inside portion of the card!). I used the leftover piece as a frame, and highlighted it with the words Peace and Joy from the Join the Cheer Big Shot Die. My paper snips came in handy to separate out the words I wanted. (the words on the die are Peace, Joy, Love, Cheer).
This design is not exclusively for the holidays – it could be used to send a photo greeting at any time of year! Change out the designer series paper, or use cardstock and stamps, snip out different words from the strip – imagine the possibilities!
There's still time to be included in the Twelve Weeks of Christmas – sign up for my email newsletter to see what week six holds!
Oct 25, 2008 | Events, rubber stamping
and one more option!
This is another version of the Season of Simple Grace card that I created for Marianne's workshop the other evening. If you're interested in having this as your holiday card, I am offering it as another option for the Christmas Card clinic. Today is the last day to register, so if you're looking for a way to get a whack of Christmas Cards made, please contact me! Cost is $25 for 10 cards, $2.50 for each additional. Check out the Card Clinic photo album for the other options.
Oct 20, 2008 | rubber stamping, TV/Video/Web/Tech
There's a new video on my Stampin' Up! business website at www.yamstamps.stampinup.net – click on the image to head over there & watch the creation of this cute Hallowe'en project! It's the featured project in the bottom left corner.
I'm busy behind the scenes getting ready for a super busy November, plus trying to take pics of the FANTASTIC swap cards I recently received – lots of holiday ideas that I'll be sharing in the next little while (so come back soon, or subscribe to the feed so you don't miss it).
Oct 16, 2008 | Events, rubber stamping
My email newsletter subscribers had the heads up on this one… The next themed class on my schedule is the Snow Flurries Portfolio Class! A great chance to work with some fun accessories and create a wonderful portfolio of cards. I think this is a fantastic package to keep or give as a gift! We'll use the little felt flurries, build a brads and ski slope designer series paper to create these cards and holder.
Class date is Monday, November 17 – 7pm in Burlington. Registration and payment due date is Monday, November 3rd. Cost is $39.99 and includes all supplies required to make the portfolio shown, plus envelopes. You'll get a full package of the Season of Cheer rub ons, which we'll use to create this ensemble, but there will be plenty of rub ons left for you to take home & use on other projects! Contact me if you have any questions (or if you need directions!), or to reserve your spot. You can also click below to register using your credit card through Paypal.
Class to go option – includes all supplies to make the portfolio EXCEPT the stamps/ink/adhesive. $39.99 plus postage if applicable (postage will be billed separately), Canadian customers / non-Stampin' Up! Demonstrators only. Contact me or click here:
If you're a Stampin' Up! demonstrator & are interested in this class, please contact me directly.
One last option – get a group of friends together & I'll come to you! Contact me ASAP to grab one of my open dates. My calendar is filling quickly.
I recently participated in a card swap with other demonstrators from across the country. My upline (the demonstrator with whom I signed up for Stampin' Up!), Sue Farrant organized the swap for the demonstrators in her group. This was one of her card samples, using the Snow Swirled set. I love the glitz of this card – and the non-traditional colours. A flower designer brad is used as the "star" – and can you see the glitter that is adhered in the brad to add a little colour & bling? Glitter on the stars on the tree complete the look. 
