Nov 18, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are this week’s deals from Stampin’ Up! You can click on the image or this link to see all the items in the YamStamps Stampin’ Up! Canada online store. While I LOVE my Big Shot and the dies that work with it, sometimes there’s nothing like using a punch to get the job done – so my fave item this week is the 1″ Square Punch. Perfect for small images or text, or to create a notched pennant end on a piece of cardstock. (Remember this Video Tutorial?)
Over this past weekend I went to a holiday party (yes, early, but it was the date that worked for the hostess, so who am I to argue?), my son marched with the Burlington Teen Tour Band in FOUR Santa Claus Parades around the area, and we got snow – and it stuck. Starting to look and feel like the season around here! Don’t forget that the next installment of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas mailings will come out TOMORROW so watch your email for it – and if you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Sign up for my email list before 1 pm to get the last 5 weeks of mailings!
Nov 13, 2014 | cards, Stampin' Up!
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Saw a few flakes swirling down this morning…short lived but I’m sure that will change in the next while….so I thought I’d share this card from Tammy Wonnik Nicol that makes me smile and forget that snow also means cold. This is a fun card using the Snowflake Card Thinlit Die and Letterpress Winter stamp set – flip flop cards have never been so easy! It also uses the gorgeous All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper and coordinating Washi Tape and Snowflake Embellishments. Stampin’ Up! really does make it easy to create – all these items coordinate with one another!
There is still time to create holiday cards – my Christmas Card Clinic is happening on Sunday, November 23rd – come make ten cards for those special recipients on your list! Cost is $40 and payment is due at time of registration. Contact me to reserve your spot – space is limited.
Nov 11, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here are this week’s Weekly Deals – I might have to pick up a few Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Packs for my Memory Keeping….already have the Window Frames Dies otherwise I’d be all over that! Click on the description beside each image to see it in the YamStamps online Stampin’ Up! Canada store and have it shipped directly to you – otherwise, you can contact me if you have any questions or need help placing your order. Happy Shopping.
Nov 6, 2014 | cards, Stampin' Up!
Some of the latest Stampin’ Up! sets have some wonderful phrases and sentiments that really resonate with me (or SHOULD!). This is one of them. It can often feel like I’m so busy slogging through the day and just trying to survive it – so for me, this is an energizing statement, reminding me to appreciate the moment and put something into it so I can get more out of it.
Don’t fall over – there’s some elements that I cut by hand. I know. It’s shocking. However, those who like “fussy cutting” will scoff, since this cutting is basically straight lines… It’s hard to see in the image, but the “Today” is actually in a lighter colour. I like the fun, energizing colours in this card, and it’s a great “all purpose” kind of card, even if the set it comes from is called “Amazing Birthday“. The Designer Series Paper in the background is from the Sweet Taffy collection.
This weekend, I’ll be at the Cambridge Cropfest on Saturday morning, doing a Make & Take with the croppers in attendance. I’m looking forward to checking out what everyone’s working on! (oh, and I’ll have some items for sale, like adhesives and kits in case you “need” anything to fuel your creativity as well).
**Please note that the date of the December Monthly Card Class has changed – it will be on THURSDAY, December 4th at 7pm.**
Nov 4, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Check out the latest batch of Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! Canada – the Silver Stampin’ Glitter is a great touch for your Holiday Cards! If you need more help with Holiday Cards, my Monthly Card Class is tomorrow evening in Burlington and we’ll be doing a bunch of holiday cards (but not all…) and I’ve got a Christmas Card Clinic on the books as well for Sunday, November 23rd starting at 1pm. Contact me to register or see the YamStamps Events Page. My monthly e-newsletter with papercrafting ideas is also going out TODAY! *phew*
In the meantime…you can click on the links beside each item to see it in the online store, or contact me if you have any questions or would like assistance placing your order. Happy shopping!
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.
