Mar 30, 2015 | cards, Occasions, Stampin' Up!
This is a fun card to whip up for Easter. Using Stampin’ Up!’s Cheerful Critters set and Teeny Tiny Wishes, which is the most useful stamp set on the face of the planet… The Cheerful Critters is a photopolymer set, which means it’s see through (well, more or less, mine has been used and loved and is slightly stained LOL). I found it easiest to eyeball where the critter’s sign would land, and then stamp the greeting first. I was then able to position the critter accurately since I could see through to where my greeting was. This was a quick colouring job with my Stampin’ Write markers on Shimmery White cardstock. (See? There is life after Blendabilities!!). I also used the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder to coordinate with the bunny’s shirt and added a touch of ribbon to complete it. This square card is 4.25″ x 4.25″ completed so still fits in Stampin’ Up!’s medium envelopes.
One of my commitments this year is to send more “Happy Mail” – cards in the mail. If you’d like to add to your stash of cards to give and send, don’t forget the Monthly Card Classes – there’s one on April 1st (no fooling!) but you must register at least 2 days in advance (that would be TODAY, Monday, for April’s class) Hope to see you soon!!
Mar 28, 2015 | cards, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
This beautiful card is one that I received from a member of my “Eh” Team of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, Leanne Cyr. Isn’t it lovely? Featuring the Sale-a-Bration favourite set, Lotus Blossom. Love the colours and spring feeling. She’s also used the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalogue. Did you know that the original designs for this paper set were all hand painted?
It’s coming down to the crunch to get your hands on Sale-a-Bration items with each $60 merchandise order, and extra items in your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator starter kit – March 31st is the last day to take advantage of these deals. Please contact me if you need assistance, have any questions, or are ready to pick out your starter kit items (I can walk you through the sign up process). You can shop online 24/7 at the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store. PLEASE don’t leave it til the last minute, in part because Sale-a-Bration items are while supplies last, and in part because any good site can be overwhelmed by high amounts of traffic, and of course, that tends to happen the closer that we get to deadlines!
Mar 26, 2015 | cards, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
Time is ticking…you have 5 days left to take advantage of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration – it ends March 31st, but PLEASE don’t wait until then as most Sale-a-Bration items are while supplies last. If you’re looking to join my “Eh” Team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, sign up before March 31st to get a free kit from the Occasions catalogue, but again, don’t wait! Having lived through Stampin’ Up! deadlines before, I’m pretty sure that the system will be overloaded with last minute shoppers and new demonstrators – and it’s not pretty. Please contact me if you have questions or need assistance!
This is a card we did in Stampers Club this month – using the Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is a Sale-a-Bration free item with each $60 merchandise order. This paper is already embossed, so just add ink! We sponged Always Artichoke ink onto the cardstock – I like the look of the sponging because it’s not solid – it gives a gradation to the colour. If you like the more solid colour effect, you can brayer the ink onto the paper, but I figure we need to highlight the fact that it’s not just a solid printed paper! Added the “thanks” from the Hello You Thinlits and a bit of gold ribbon and it’s done.
Check out the latest video on the YamStamps YouTube channel showing how to make cutting with Thinlits an easy experience. Thrifty Tip Reminder – get double duty from your backing cardstock – cut the word from the cardstock before adhering the remainder underneath your Designer Series paper! Happy Crafting.
Mar 24, 2015 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are the deals for this week from Stampin’ Up! Don’t forget that if you order $60 worth of merchandise, you can select a free Sale-a-Bation item! Click here or on the image to see the items in the online store – 24/7 shopping in Canada! I love the coordination of the Label Love set and the Artisan Label punch – my faves this week.
Mar 22, 2015 | Announcements, MDS, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! is going to be discontinuing MDS, their digital scrapbooking program. The program, digital media (downloads), and in-program printing will not be available for download nor purchase after 31 May 2015. With that in mind, you should take these steps NOW.
1) If you want the MDS program, trial (30days free)/purchase/download it. If you have the program, you can continue to use it after 31 May, though there will not be future updates or upgrades. Program discs will be available while supplies last only.
2) If you want any of the available Stampin’ Up! digital images, purchase and download them now. Backup your files as well.
3) If you have purchased any digital images, be sure that you’ve downloaded them. I would download them in MDS format AND in the format for other programs (you get .png files that you can use with digital photo editing software, like Photoshop Elements). This way, in the future, you can still use the images.
Do this by logging into your customer profile and clicking on My Account.
Then click on Downloads to access the Digital Download Manager, which shows you all your purchases. The Digital Download Manager will also be discontinued as of 31 May.
4) If you are currently working on a project in MDS and want to have it printed by Stampin’ Up!, it must be uploaded and ordered as of 31 May. After this date, you can still export your project to be printed by another printer, or print them at home yourself.
5) If you have any other questions, please contact me.
Mar 18, 2015 | Announcements, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! Canada has added a few more items that you can select for free with each $60 merchandise order. Don’t take too long deciding, though, since Sale-a-Bration only lasts for just under two weeks more! Happy Shopping! Click on the image or on the shopping link to go to the online store.
