May 3, 2014 | scrapbooking, Stampin' Up!
I’m in the process of playing with my new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products! This is my first almost completed page…and as you can see by some of the smaller, slightly askew photos, I haven’t stuck anything down yet…but I think that’s part of what I like about this system so far. If you are following me on Instagram you will have seen the “before” version of this page, where I basically was just putting all the different components into the pockets to get a combination that I liked or found inspiring. In this version of the page, I’ve included some photos that I printed myself (so obviously need to work on the sizing of the photos when I print them if I want them to fill the whole pocket). I still have a spot for journalling, I have a spot that is just fun, and I have lots of shots. The die cut “life is an adventure” is backed with another small card to make the words colourful. All the Stampin’ Up! Project Life pieces are double sided (except for the die cuts…) so when you flip your page over, there’s something else to look at.
So to finish this page off, I’ll add some journalling, and may or may not stick those smaller photos permanently onto their mats. For future, I might just get regular sized photos and use my Project Life Framelits to die cut them to exactly the right size. Stampin’ Up!’s Project Life products are also available as digital downloads, so I’ll be able to create a totally digital layout or print extras of my favourite cards.
May 2, 2014 | Stampin' Up!, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Semi-regularly, I’ll post a Frugal Friday idea. Today’s idea helps you to get more life out of those icky, old glue sticks. You know, the ones you didn’t quite get the cap on correctly, or haven’t used in ages so the glue dries up into a hard, yellowy lump. Not sure what I’m talking about? Check out my video to see!! LOL. Don’t forget if you’d like to stock up on more glue sticks, they’re only available while supplies last…
This Tool Tip was shot on my iphone…so at one point things aren’t quite perfectly framed….but you’ll still get the idea! The video is embedded below, if you can’t see it, click here to go to the video on the YamStamps Youtube channel.
Apr 30, 2014 | Big Shot, cards, rubber stamping, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up!’s Daydream Medallions is a set that I have had in my collection for a little while now, and I should have been using it more often!! LOL. This card uses the stamp set and the coordinating Floral Frames Framelits Dies for the Big Shot, so creating this medallion effect is EASY (especially with the Magnetic Platform)!!! Stamp, die cut, layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Vintage Faceted Designer Button to the centre of the top medallion as well. Obviously, this is a special card that’s appropriate for hand delivered options. If you wanted to mail it, you would want to put it into a padded envelope, or use SNAIL vs the Dimensionals to make it flatter. This could be a great Mother’s Day card!
OK I’m off to ensure that my house looks entirely unlived in (aka ready for showing as it’s up for sale!! LOL). Living like this has put a bit of a crimp in my crafting time – as I am a bit of a messy crafter so I’m fearful of getting going on something and then having to clean it up quickly! However, I am actually learning to craft a bit more neatly, and perfecting the “clean as you go” crafting way….
Apr 29, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
This week’s deals – note that a number of them are also on the Retiring List, so you will want to act quickly on these items because quantities are limited! My favourites? I think the talking tags are so much fun….and the digital download of Downtown Grunge is absolutely one of my favourite templates to use. Click on the link at the beginning of this post to see all the items in the online store, or on the link beside each item to go to that particular product. Happy Shopping! Please contact me if you have any questions, or need help placing your online order.
Apr 22, 2014 | Announcements, Retired List, specials, Stampin' Up!
Yes, there are still Weekly Deals available – many of the items are also on the retired list, so take advantage of the extra savings….plus free shipping until April 25th, so what are you waiting for??!!
Re: Retired List – if you check in my online store HERE you will be able to see if the set or accessory you want is still available (if it doesn’t show up, it’s sold out…)
Apr 21, 2014 | Announcements, Retired List, Stampin' Up!
Goodbye…. Stampin’ Up!’s Retired List is here. To make this a little easier, though, Stampin’ Up! is also saying “goodbye” to shipping costs for April 21-25!! That’s right, NO SHIPPING costs – so shop to your heart’s content, and if you forget something, throw in another order without worrying about the shipping being added on again 🙂 DON’T FORGET THIS YEAR THAT EVERYTHING IS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. (Stamp sets AND accessories – this is a change from previous years). So get them while you can!
So – here are the lists:
RETIRING STAMP SETS (.PDF VERSION)
RETIRING STAMP SETS (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE) OR link to download list already sorted by catalogue page number
RETIRING ACCESSORIES (.PDF VERSION)
RETIRING ACCESSORIES (SORTABLE EXCEL FILE)
If you’re on my mailing list, you’ll also get a copy in your inbox, for your convenience, plus the name of the winner of my Retired List contest!
If you have any questions, or need help placing your order, please feel free to contact me.
I’m in the process of playing with my new Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products! This is my first almost completed page…and as you can see by some of the smaller, slightly askew photos, I haven’t stuck anything down yet…but I think that’s part of what I like about this system so far. If you are following me on Instagram you will have seen the “before” version of this page, where I basically was just putting all the different components into the pockets to get a combination that I liked or found inspiring. In this version of the page, I’ve included some photos that I printed myself (so obviously need to work on the sizing of the photos when I print them if I want them to fill the whole pocket). I still have a spot for journalling, I have a spot that is just fun, and I have lots of shots. The die cut “life is an adventure” is backed with another small card to make the words colourful. All the Stampin’ Up! Project Life pieces are double sided (except for the die cuts…) so when you flip your page over, there’s something else to look at.
