Jan 23, 2015 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
I don’t know about you, but the time is flying by. Some other life commitments took priority for the first part of the year, and now I’m ready to re-focus and get things going! I did manage to do a bit of stamping, and we did have our regular Stampers Club get togethers, so that’s kept me creating…I do like that my business can be flexible to allow for a little slow down and then a ramp up if it’s my choice!
Here’s a fun card using the Work of Art set and the Hello Life set from the Occasions catalogue. This sentiment is going to be one of my mottos this year! This quick card can be made and sent in minutes, which for me is rather important. If there’s too many steps involved, the process gets derailed along the way. (As I type this, I am being mocked by the pile of “Happy New Year” cards sitting on my desk, waiting for postage. That’s right, New Year, because I didn’t quite get enough finished for Christmas). I suppose if I had been planning ahead, I would have done them in red, realizing that I would be near the end of the first month before getting them out, then I could pretend it was for the Lunar New Year….even though I’m not Chinese…
Other supplies used in this card: Cardstock- Whisper White; Ink Pads: Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant
I’ll be spending this weekend trying to further clean out and organize my stamping area (it’s an ongoing battle, I tell you!) and prepping for Valentine’s Day cards, in anticipation of my TV appearance! Please tune in to Morning Live on Tuesday January 27th around 8:20 am (CHCH TV) to check it out. I’ll try to share the clip here as well later.
If you’re looking to do more fun and happy things, consider attending February’s Card Class – Wednesday, February 4th at 7pm! See the YamStamps events page for more information or contact me to register!
Jan 6, 2015 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration, Seasonal Catalogue, specials, Stampin' Up!
I am working on my New Year’s cards (because I didn’t _quite_ get those Christmas cards done…) though it feels like January 1st was ages ago…perhaps they’ll turn into Valentine’s Day cards?! I’m also crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s on my monthly newsletter, set to go at 1pm today – lots happening in the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada world today.
1) It’s SALE-A-BRATION! The Sale-A-Bration Catalogue runs from January 6 – March 31st. Here’s the scoop on how to get FREE exclusive Sale-a-Bration product:
- Place An Order With Me: for each $60 in merchandise that you order, you get your pick of one item for FREE from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue – there’s exclusive product in there that will not be seen again….plus Blendabilities!
- Host a Class or Party With Me: Hostesses are eligible to earn an extra $35 in Hostess Dollars when sales from their event total $330 or more
- Join My Group of Demonstrators: Join Stampin’ Up! for a reduced price ($125 for $155 worth of product) PLUS your choice – one free project kit from the Occasions Catalogue, OR any two Sale-a-Bration items of your choice!
2) Brand New Occasions Catalogue – in addition to the ongoing Annual Catalogue. The Occasions Catalogue focuses on the many events and every day happenings from January to June (though the catalogue runs from January 6 – March 31st). Start shopping from it now!
3) Last but not least, there’s also Weekly Deals – and it’s a bumper crop this week. I had a hard time deciding what was my fave, but I think I do have to go with the Envelope Punch Board. Click on the link or image to see the deals in the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store.
Happy Shopping!
Dec 8, 2014 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
And now for something completely different….how about a card idea?! I realize the last few posts have been a lot of information about the great deals you could grab, but it’s always nice to review creative efforts, isn’t it?!
I realize that this card got “missed” during the autumn season – so thought I’d share it now – we can always use Thank You cards, can’t we? It’s a nice effort to make to show someone that they are appreciated. I need to send more of these! This is a card I created for the demonstrator swap I participate in. If you’ve been visiting my blog here, you know that I don’t do too much “over the top” super layered and embellished stuff and this is holding to form. I used a fun technique to create a mottled effect on the Brushed Gold cardstock, then stamped the leaves (the leaf is from the Stampin’ Up! set For All Things) over top (you can just make them out in this image), and added texture with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder on the background piece. The technique used for the Brushed Gold cardstock is called “Polished Stone” and you basically wet a cotton ball or pad with Rubbing Alcohol, then drop on some reinkers of various shades, and dab it onto the cardstock. It’s one of those techniques that during the process you kind of wonder if it’s really going to turn out well initially…but as you continue to dab and once it dries, you know your fears were ungrounded! It’s a bit of a stinky technique but effective.
A reminder that my end of year “Thank You” to email subscribers continues this week. We are into the final weeks of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas! Look for it in your inbox on Wednesday.
Nov 1, 2014 | cards, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
One of the fun opportunities I’ve had of late is the chance to be creative for Stampin’ Up! Saturday on the Scrapbook and Cards Today Blog. This is the blog for the Canadian produced magazine that also features contributions by Ali Edwards and Cathy Zielske, two of my scrapbooking idols, so I’m thrilled to be able to say that we’re published in the same space… well, kind of… (as close as I’m going to get at this point anyway LOL!). I had a lot of fun with the latest set of projects featuring the Watercolour Winter Simply Created Kit (ok, I know it’s actually Watercolor Winter in the catalogue, but I can’t help including the “u” – it looks like a spelling error to me otherwise). I’m so grateful for the opportunity.
I managed to do a new video for you all! I know it’s been a while since I’ve done one – I apologize – between decluttering/selling/packing/moving a household, it’s been one of those things that fell by the wayside a bit. However, time to get back at it, and no time like the present! Today’s video shows you how to create the fun icicle accents that decorate this quick and easy card featuring the set Endless Wishes from the Holiday Catalogue. Enjoy! If you can’t see the video embedded below (if you’re seeing this in a reader) – please come directly to this post on the YamStamps site or subscribe to the YamStamps YouTube Channel.
Oct 30, 2014 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
Well, yes, I know it’s been fall for a while, but today is a bright colourful day in our neck of the woods and I’m going to enjoy it while I can….because there’s a nasty rumour floating around that we can expect SNOW tomorrow (that’s right, in time for the Trick or Treaters). I do recall the days of making sure that the Hallowe’en costume could fit over warm clothing…
For this autumn card, I used the “For All Things” stamp set from the Holiday Catalogue and did a “stamping only” card. I stamped a strip randomly with the oak leaf, then attached it onto the border of the card, and wrapped it around the fold so there’s a bit on the back as well. Used the same colours for the main image and sentiment and a quick card is done!
This “fall” card is also a reminder that we “Fall Back” this weekend (yay!) – turn back your clocks on Saturday night! I for one am thrilled to be deceiving myself that I am getting an extra hour of rest. Never mind the fact that we give it back in the spring. Whatever. You’ll also want to check back on Saturday to see what I have to share that day….(oh the suspense…)
Oct 24, 2014 | cards, Seasonal Catalogue, Stampin' Up!
I’m sharing this elegant shaker card that we made during our Stampin’ Up! Canada Fall Conference a couple of weekends ago. Never mind that the stamping may not be perfect…but as we say during Card Class – it’s my prototype, and now I know how to do this card and I can recreate it easily in future. (I’m also realizing that I will have to switch my photo locations in the next while I guess, since the weather continues to get cooler, wetter and will soon be quite white – as the card indicates…) This is the Happy Winter stamp from the Holiday Catalogue, and we were all thrilled to receive it at the event! We also used the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder to add texture to the front piece . The shaker portion of the card is made using a cellophane bag and some of the Frosted Sequins.
While we’re thinking ahead – did you know that I offer gift certificates? You can purchase them in whatever denomination you like – perfect for gift giving options at the holidays or at any time of year! These certificates can be used for product purchases OR class fees – and I offer classes in person or online! If you’d like more information, please be sure to contact me. And last but not least, don’t forget that registration for November’s Card Class will be closing shortly – so if you want to come and make some fun cards, please register ASAP!
