Feb 19, 2014 | cards, Occasions, Stampin' Up!
I love how Designer Series Papers make my card making so much faster and easier… This card uses the This and That Epic Day DSP – one of my favourites. It’s combined with the Perfect Pennants Bundle from the Occasions Catalogue that combines the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and the Banners Framelits Dies.
As with all my projects using DSP, I usually just look to the back of the packaging to come up with the colours I will use in the project – I just pull colours that are featured in the designs. In this case, it was Basic Gray and Calypso Coral. This is a card we made at Stampers Club, and I make a point to be sure that at least one card each month has a more masculine feel to it…otherwise we tend to go with what we like, which may not always suit for both genders.
I am finalizing the details for the Inbox Inspiration program which is set to launch in the next few days – so stay tuned for the launch announcement and all the details!
Feb 18, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Yesterday was Family Day in Ontario – and it was nice to spend time relaxing with my family at home (we watched the Olympics and hung out)…though it’s disorienting to discover that today is Tuesday, when it feels like a Monday…
Anyway – here are this week’s deals – I love the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder and Silver Metallic Ink – my faves this week!

Feb 14, 2014 | cards, Occasions, Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!
Happy Valentine’s Day! This is the card that I did on air with anchor Annette Hamm on Morning Live last week – using the Triple Time technique. It’s an easy way to make an impressive looking card that will have people wondering how you did it! If you need another look at how we did it, or more details, check out the video tutorial I did on the technique on the YamStamps YouTube Channel last year.
Sets used for this card include Peachy Keen from the Occasions Catalogue and See Ya Later from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue
I hope that you take a moment today to let someone know you care about them!!
Feb 11, 2014 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Here’s this week’s deals! Lots of fun Big Shot items and a rather appropriate digital download for this area….*sigh* In my books, you can never go wrong with having a stash of white ribbon on hand – it goes with everything and you can dye it with reinkers to match projects. Click on the description for each item to see it in the YamStamps online store or if you have any questions, please contact me!
Feb 4, 2014 | specials, Stampin' Up!
Here’s the latest batch of weekly specials from Stampin’ Up! You can place your order online here and have it shipped to your door from anywhere in Canada – or contact me if you need assistance placing your order. If you’re local to Burlington ON, I can place your order for you and you can pick it up from me. Don’t forget that for each $60 in merchandise order you can select a free Sale-a-Bration item!
My monthly newsletter is going out later today featuring some fun projects and the latest updates from me. Be sure to be subscribed so you don’t miss out!
OK – on to the sales items! My faves – the Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon and the wood mount From My Heart stamp set 🙂
Jan 28, 2014 | Announcements, cards, Sale-A-Bration, specials, Stampin' Up!
It’s that time of the year again – Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration! That means you get FREE Sale-a-Bration product with your qualifying order! For each $60 you spend, you can select one free Sale-a-Bration item. Host an event with $400 in total sales and earn extra dollars to spend on anything you choose. Join as a demonstrator and receive $190 of merchandise of your choice for $125 – start your business off on the right foot (and have fun doing so as well!). This card uses the Sale-a-Bration set See Ya Later and features my current favourite neutral, Smoky Slate. The clouds are made from one of the Word Bubbles framelits – it’s the little thought bubble! I thought the Coastal Cabana ruffled ribbon was a fun touch too 🙂 If you are wanting to take advantage of this – contact me to book a party or to place an order!
But wait! There’s more! There’s a new batch of Weekly Deals here – just remember, once you hit $60 in merchandise you can select a free Sale-a-Bration item!