Use the Perennial Lavender Suite to create a lovely Thinking of You Card.
I always try to have a stash of “thinking of you” cards because they cover so many reasons you might send someone a card. I created this one for a recent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator only card swap featuring products from the January-April Mini Catalogue. I chose to use elements from the Perennial Lavender Suite as well as the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder.
Since the background of the floral print is beige, I chose to use Crumb Cake Cardstock for the cardbase to tie things together, plus I chose to use Very Vanilla Cardstock as I felt like Basic White Cardstock might be too stark a contrast. I stamped the leaves along the side in Shaded Spruce Ink (I think….I can’t quite remember and I didn’t write it down….oops)
I die cut circles with the Stylish Shapes dies from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. The horizontal strip is also from the same DSP package – since the designs are two sided, there’s twice as many options to choose from! When you use a card design like this one, your DSP stretches a long way.
The “thinking of you” sentiment is from the Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder – when you purchase it, you receive both a 3D embossing folder plus a coordinating die set. I inked up the portion that included the “Thinking of You” sentiment, “locked” the die in place (it fits around all the embossed/debossed areas) and then closed it on some Very Vanilla Cardstock before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
I like how adding just a bit of ink to the embossing folder makes the words stand out a little bit more – plus using Highland Heather Ink ties it into the colour scheme of the card. I finished off the card with a bit of bling with the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.
Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio – includes glass mat, grey cleaning cloth and white silicone mat
Being a Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrator means I get to dedicate time to paper crafting and learning new skills….and call it “work”! Or as some of the Demonstrators in my group call it – a “jobby” (job / hobby)! If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrator with my group, known as the “Eh” Team, you can click here to read more, or contact me if you have questions. We’d love to have you join us – and during Sale-a-Bration, you can get more in your Demonstrator Starter kit – your choice of the Stampin’ Glass Mat studio, or an additional $41CAD worth of product of your choice. Sale-a-Bration runs until 29 February this year, and there’s ALWAYS a rush at the last minute – so don’t wait until the system gets bogged down with all the Last Minute Lucys – the sooner the better!
We are already over halfway through January! How will you Sale-a-Brate 2024? For every $60CAD product order, you can select a Level 1 Sale-a-Bration item for free – at $120CAD, you could select either two Level 1 items, or one Level 2 item for free……and so on, and so on, and so on…. As long as the amount is at least $60CAD in a single order (before shipping/taxes. after any discounts), you’ll qualify to get something for free!
I also used the Level 2 Sale-a-Bration Softly Sophisticated bundle – the sentiment is from the stamp set, and I used the embossing folder on the blue DSP. I like the “debossed” effect of this one – it almost looks like stitching! I did this card for the Demonstrator Only Sale-a-Bration swap, and some of the panels I debossed and others were embossed (bumpy side showing). FYI – it’s a little easier to adhere when the bumpy side is showing! Either way, I still like the effect. I used the Double Oval Punch to make the sentiment stand out.
How will you Sale-a-Brate 2024? So far, the Designer Series Paper choices have been the favourites for Sale-a-Bration – both with my customers and with the general Stampin’ Up! customer base! That being said, if you have your eye on one of the DSP choices for your Sale-a-Bration freebie, you will want to make sure you get your $60CAD product order in sooner rather than later. Sale-a-Bration items are available while supplies last / 29 February (one extra day to Sale-a-Brate this year!) – whichever comes first.
If you want to see some of the swap cards I received, be sure to check out the Sunday Swaps Page here on the YamStamps blog – I also highlight a card each Sunday on the YamStamps Facebook Page.
Demonstrator Only Swaps are one of the many fun activities that you can participate in if you’re a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – and it’s more fun to join during Sale-a-Bration! How will you Sale-a-Brate 2024?! You could purchase a Demonstrator starter kit and get the exclusive Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio, currently available only to new Demonstrators in the starter kit! You have to make a choice, though – the Glass Mat Studio OR you could select $41CAD more product in your starter kit. More information on joining my group of Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrators known as the “Eh” Team!
The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio includes the glass mat, the grey cleaning cloth and the white silicone tray (i.e. the stencil/blending brush/water painter/ink pad/spots and reinker are not part of the studio).
Happy Sale-a-Bration 2024 and January-April Mini Catalogue launch day!
Happy Sale-a-Bration 2024! There’s a LOT of things happening in the Stampin’ Up! world today, so if you’re like me and still trying to figure out what day of the week it is, buckle up!
SHOP: For each $60CAD in product order (single order, before shipping/taxes) you can select one free Sale-a-Bration item! There are selected items that are available only at the $120CAD product order level. Shortcut to shop in Canada is https://yamstamps.com/shop or you can message me if you’d like to pay by etransfer or want assistance placing your order.
HOST: if you host an online/catalogue party, you can earn extra free product once the product total hits the $375 threshold. Contact me for more information.
JOIN: Purchase a Demonstrator Starter kit for just $135CAD (that’s the regular, good deal price) – and during Sale-a-Bration, you’ll get your choice: An extra $41CAD in product of your choice OR a Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio – which includes a tempered glass crafting mat, a silicone craft mat (that can be used for ink blending or holding your ink spots/pads), and a cleaning cloth. Get more information about joining my group of Demonstrators here.
Patterned paper makes creating this flowery friend card quick and easy!
This flowery friend card is created using the Favo(u)red Flowers Designer Series Paper is a freebie that you can select when you place a $60CAD product order during Sale-a-Bration. All Sale-a-Bration items are available until 28 February (TUESDAY) or while supplies last – whichever comes first (we’re down to the wire, in any case!).
I love using patterned paper to make cards quickly and easily. This was inspired by a swap card I received, but I can’t credit the original maker because I’ve managed to separate the card and the paper that identified the card maker. (If you’re reading this and it’s you, let me know!!).
Perhaps this is why I need quick and easy cards….because my life is somewhat chaotic otherwise…
Curved layers make this hello there card more interesting!
This hello there curved layer card uses Stampin’ Up! Canada’s Around the Bend stamp set and coordinating dies – and I think that this makes the usual “layer the patterned paper on cardstock and then onto the cardfront” look a little more interesting. Of course, I’m all about making an interesting card without spending 6 hours on it, so I’m happy about that!
Hello There Curved Layer Card
The Around the Bend stamp set is available in your choice of red rubber cling mount or clear photopolymer material – so when you place your order be mindful that they will have different item numbers (or just contact me and let me know which one you want and I will be mindful when I place the order for you!). The Around the Bend dies have coordinating shapes and angles, and there’s a discounted cling mount bundle or a discounted photopolymer bundle available. Have I mentioned how much I love the fact that the coordinating dies and stamp sets now have the same name so I don’t have to remember which ones go together?!
The scalloped layer on the Hello There Curved Layer Card is cut from the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper which is a Sale-a-Bration item – you can select this patterned paper for free with a $120CAD product order. I picked the Pale Papaya cardstock for the curved layer and I also used Pale Papaya ink for the sentiment. After I finished the card, I decided I wanted to add a bit more bling to it – so I used some 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds to add shine and just a touch of colour.
Hello There Layered Card – close up detail
The Take Your Pick Tool with the Die Brush Tip make removing all the little bits easier – just place the die cut piece on the foam that comes with the Brush tip, then run the brush over the die cut piece. I put my foam mat into a shallow box to try to contain some of the little bits that tend to go flying (especially because I am usually doing it in a hurry….).
This is one of the cards we made during Stampers Club this month, though I didn’t think of adding the bling until after club! My Stampers Club is a great way for members to budget out their crafting spending. Each month, we meet (via Zoom/recording) and create the card projects from the packet of supplies each member receives. After club, we place a group order, and each club member gets a turn receiving the Stampin’ Rewards from the orders placed that month. Each member signs up for 6 months and has the option to continue for another 6 months. Some members take a break every now and then, and some just carry on! New members can start at any month, so we often have a rotation of new faces coming and going. Right now, since we continue to meet by Zoom, the bonus is that if you can’t make the club date, you can catch the recording, and still benefit from being in club. The other bonus is that you can be anywhere in Canada, you don’t have to be local to Burlington! If you’re interested in joining us, or have any questions about Stampers Club, feel free to contact me!
The January-April Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration Catalogue both start today!
Just when you thought you were done celebrating – here’s another reason to be happy – it’s new catalogue time!
The January-April Mini Catalogue is live – you can click here to check out the online version of the catalogue. If you made a purchase with me in the last few months, you should have received your copy already. If you are missing a copy or would like to get one and don’t currently have a Stampin’ Up! Canada Demonstrator, I’m happy to help – just message me!
It’s also the start of Sale-a-Bration! Stampin’ Up! is returning to a once a year Sale-a-Bration event, so starting today and running until the end of February, when you have $60CAD product in a single order (before shipping/taxes, after any coupons/discounts), you’ll be able to select a free product from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue! There are also some items that are available at the $120CAD level. There’s no limit to how many Sale-a-Bration rewards you can earn. Click here to see the online catalogue.
One of the best deals during Sale-a-Bration is the Demonstrator Starter Kit– you’ll have THREE options for your kit 1) Select $225 worth of product, receive a special edition Boho Blue (new upcoming In Colo(u)r!) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and pay just $175. 2) Select $225 worth of product, receive a White (‘regular colour’) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and pay just $175. 3) If you don’t need a(nother) Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, you can select $225 worth of product and pay just $135.
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine retails for $86CAD, so if you select a Starter Kit option that includes it – you’re paying less than half price for the device! During Sale-a-Bration all the kits contain $60 more product than usual! It’s a fantastic way to kick off your own home based business.
