Sympathy cards – the ones you tend not to have on hand when you need one, and the ones you are least likely to feel very creative about at the time you need one. These are the kind of cards that it can be good to have an easy model to whip up, or have one or two in your stash of cards. This is a monochromatic card, using the Softly Falling Embossing Folder (which in my world often gets called the Gently Falling Folder….but I digress) and die cuts from the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies. The sentiment is from the Rose Wonder Stamp Set, and you can get the dies and stamps together in a discounted bundle. I love the coordinating stamps and dies or punches that Stampin’ Up! sells – the less brain work for me, the better and easier it is for my crafting!!
If you look closely at this card you may catch something here – the colours used were Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke….and Mellow Moss. The Mellow Moss leaves were a fluke that I discovered after the fact…I thought I had grabbed a piece of Always Artichoke – that’s what happens when I sort scraps too quickly I guess. Thankfully they do coordinate and are kind of tonal versions of each other. (sorry, for the artsy type out there that are cringing at my description….).
If you want to build up your stash of cards, please consider joining a class here in Burlington. The monthly card class is the first Wednesday of each month, open to all, and my Stampers Club meets the third Monday of the month (afternoon and evening options) – well, except this month, when we meet the second Monday so that we can relax with our families on Family Day. If an in person class is not an option for you, consider one of my online classes to learn from the comfort of your own home. See the YamStamps Events page for upcoming classes, or contact me if you have any questions.
One of my goals this year is to get more organized in how I work my business. Truthfully, I think every year I have some sort of organizing goal/resolution! I have spent some time and think I’ve hit a good method for me to keep on top of all the ongoing tasks….so we’ll see how it goes! Fingers crossed. One of the areas I needed to streamline was my thank you card process.
This is the thank you card for eveyone who placed an order in January. I came up with a quick card using some great Sale-a-Bration items – Botanicals for You stamp set and Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum stack, and teamed Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder together for a monochromatic colour scheme. I have post-it notes inside with a note to the recipient, with the intention that they can re-use the card for their own card giving needs!
I tried out a set up to shoot some quick videos on my iphone, and I can already tell I need to invest in a microphone to improve the sound quality. That being said, you can still hear what I’m saying, and see what I’m doing. This was a “one take wonder” video, no re-dos and no editing other than for time and to add the title and end slides. If you subscribe to the YamStamps YouTube Channel, you’ll hopefully have received notification of this video when it went live yesterday. In the meantime, here it is again for your viewing pleasure 😉 If you don’t see a video below, go to the YamStamps YouTube Channel to check it out. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. If you want to see what the February thank you card looks like…you should place an order!!
Here are the latest Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! Canada! I know that I often have a hard time picking my favourite, but this week, it was easy for me for a change because I saw that the Mini Treat Bag Dies are on the list. I know, it may not look like much at first glance…but this set of thinlits make the cutest little treat bags and it has a great variety of extra accents and labels to use! We made little bags to hold our projects for the Christmas Tags Class in December and they were so great!
Don’t forget that if you place an order for at least $60 merchandise, you get a free Sale-a-Bration item as well. There are a number of limited edition Sale-a-Bration items that will not be guaranteed after February 16th, so now is your chance to grab them while they’re available! Shop online at the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada store – or contact me if you need assistance placing your order or have any questions. Happy shopping!
I’m happy to announce that the Party Wishes Bundle Online Class is now available for purchase! This online class uses Stampin’ Up!’s Party Wishes Bundle to create four cards (plus a couple with variations). You’ll get lifetime access to the class materials – photos, videos, supply list and written instructions. Get more information and instant access here. Grab your bundle and stamp along with me from the comfort of your own home – or just sit back and watch for ideas and inspiration. I always find it easier to be creative when I have a starting point – so use these projects as a starting point and make them your own. Party in your pyjamas and create a bunch of birthday cards that will be sure to impress your friends and family with the Party Wishes Bundle and the latest YamStampsMore Online Class!
I’ve been working behind the scenes getting ready for the online class version of the Party Wishes Bundle Class which should be up and running on the weekend – here’s a sneak peek:
I hope that you’ll join me online for this fun class! Full details will be on the YamStampsMore Class site, but check back here for updates and for the official launch!
Here are the latest Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! Canada! The Bear Hugs framelits are available in the Occasions Catalogue in a bundle (link goes to the clear mount version) with the matching stamp set, so if you just grabbed the stamp set and regret not getting the bundle, here’s your chance to grab the framelits at a discount. Otherwise, weird but true, my favourite thing on this list is the clothespins. I love those mini clothespins! They can be a bit bulky for mailing, but if you’re hand delivering a card, they’re a fun accent. They’re great for 3D projects and I often will use them in my planner to hold little notes.
Don’t forget that when you’re shopping (click here to go to the YamStamps online Stampin’ Up! Canada store), once your total merchandise hits $60 you get a free Sale-a-Bration item! Merchandise purchased can include regular priced merchandise, bundles, Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack items! Contact me if you have any questions or need assistance placing your order.
If you missed out on registering for the in person Calendar and Party Wishes bundle class, I have an online version of the Party Wishes Card Class that is in the finishing stages and should be up by the end of the weekend – so stay tuned! My online class offerings are housed at YamStampsMore.
