You know that I’m all about easy crafting that looks more difficult than it is….the layers and details can elevate a simple design – and this is an example of that, I think!
Autumn Card
The other fun thing about this card design is that it could be a horizontal top fold card, or a tall side fold card like in the picture – just change the orientation of the tag!
This autumn card features the Seasons of Chic discounted bundle, which includes the Seasons of Chic stamp set and the coordinating Chic dies. This is the perfect bundle for easy crafting because it covers all the seasons! Here it is with a fall theme. I used the leaf dies on the Distressed Gold Paper and Early Espresso Cardstock, and then adhered them onto a Very VanillaTailor Made Tag die cut. I love that the Tailor Made Tag dies include a die for the reinforcement – I think it’s the finishing touch! The small sentiment fits perfectly on the tag as well.
If you couldn’t tell, the Texture Chic Suite Collection is one of my favourites, and one of my “go-to” set of products when designing these days. At time of writing, the Distressed Gold Sheets are unavailable to order, so that means you can’t hit the “easy” button and order almost everything that I used to create this autumn cardwith the one number. However, you can order everything in the suite otherwise (the bundle and the Specialty DSP) in the meantime, and then pick up the Distressed Gold Sheets when they’re back in stock (looks to be in a couple of weeks).
I’ve been working a lot on producing online classes, but one of the “hybrid” classes I’m running right now is my Stampers Club. It’s a mix of “real” crafting and “online” crafting – club members get a packet of supplies and we use those to craft the projects together in our monthly online Zoom. It’s a fun way to see some new product in real life, and still craft and socialize from the comfort of your own home. If you’re in Canada, you’re welcome to join us – just contact me for more information! It’s a six month membership in club, and you can start at any time.
Information about my online classes can be found at yamstampsmore.com or by being on my email list. Subscribers always get notified about the Early Bird specials for online class registration. Since these classes do not include product, they are available to crafters world wide! You just need internet access. Hope to see you in class soon!
Warming up for the Twelve Weeks of Christmas with this easy fun fold Christmas Card!
The Twelve Weeks of Christmas project tutorials start today at 1pm Eastern, so be on my mailing list before that time to get all twelve projects! (Click on the link, or use the sign up box at the top right of the site). In the meantime, I’m warming up with this easy fun fold Christmas Card!
Easy Fun Fold Christmas Card
This is a fantastic card design because it’s so easy but impressive (my kind of project). The card front is cut in half and then rotated to make the “flap” portion. The other thing that I like is that is has a dark cardbase, but with lighter panels built into the design, so you can still write on the card easily (and the person receiving it can read it easily too!).
I did call this an easy fun fold Christmas card, but I hope that it’s obvious that you can switch it up to whatever occasion you might like, just by changing the sentiment and papers….though the papers on this card could be for any celebration! I used the Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper for the accent pieces, and I used the one design that is on a vanilla background – I like that there’s a pattern that doesn’t have white as the base, as a change. The gorgeous sentiment is from the Brightest Glow stamp set (love that font!!), stamped onto a die cut from the Labels Aglow dies. The stamps and dies are available together in the Brightest Glow discounted bundle (July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue availability). I pulled the Merry Merlot colour from the paper background to use for the cardstock and ink.
As we get closer to the card sending/gift giving season, a reminder that Stampin’ Up!, like pretty much all companies, is dealing with “supply chain issues” that may affect product availability. Products may be unorderable for a period of time until stock hits the warehouses. One of the easiest ways to see if current catalogue product is available or not is to check the online store. The shortcut to the YamStamps Online Stampin’ Up! Canada store is https://yamstamps.com/shop. If you look up an item in the store, it usually says “unorderable” if a product is unavailable at that time, so you’ll know right away.
If you’re on my list, look forward to seeing the first project tutorial at 1pm eastern today! See you in your inbox!
Tuesday, 4 October 2022 ONLY – free shipping on qualified orders!
Stampin’ Up! is offering free shipping for any product orders of $100CAD or more on Tuesday, 4 October! It’s a great way to get more crafting products for your dollars! The $100CAD is calculated before taxes, so keep that in mind. Shortcut to shopping is https://yamstamps.com/shop
If you have a smaller order and can do a porch pickup in Burlington ON, you can message me with what you’d like to order. I’ll be placing a group order – that way, everyone included in that order will qualify for free shipping!
Also starting Tuesday 4 October – the Starter Kit+ promotion!
The Demonstrator starter kit is already a great deal and a great way to start off your own home based business. Normally, you get $165CAD product of your choice, a Paper Pumpkin kit and basic business supplies for just $135. Starting tomorrow until the end of October, you’ll get $206 worth of product of your choice for the same $135! You never pay shipping on the starter kit, and you only pay PST. If you live in a province with blended or harmonized taxes (e.g. ON), you pay NO taxes on your starter kit.
Celebrate World Cardmaking Day on Saturday 1 October!
There are “days” for everything it seems – but this is one of my favourite ones! World Cardmaking Day 2022 is TODAY – Saturday, 1 October. OK, truthfully, I think EVERY day is World Cardmaking Day, but whatever.
I hope that you are able to find a bit of time today to make something! Happy World Cardmaking Day! (Oh…and come back soon for a fun announcement too!)
Cheery patterns and a fun card design mean this playful tent card is sure to bring a smile to someone’s face!
There are some projects that just make me smile – and this is one of them…so I figure this playful tent card will also bring a smile to the recipient’s face as well!
playful tent card
This card features patterned paper from the Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper (“DSP”) I thought that the kites and bikes went together well. Since they’re from the same package of paper, they have coordinating colours and go together well on a card.
This playful tent card also features a bit of a fun fold. The tent fold portion is a little shorter than usual, which means you can add the extra piece on top and still have a standard sized card. (I like my cards to fit into regular medium Stampin’ Up! envelopes!). The words are die cut with the Floral Gallery Dies from Pool Party cardstock, one of the colours in the DSP. *crafting hack alert* I used a kitchen product to make applying the die cuts a little more easy…. I put the die cut words face down on some Press ‘n Seal wrap, then applied dots of Multipurpose Glue to the back of them. I picked up the wrap and then placed it onto the card where I wanted the words, rubbed over top and then carefully peeled back the wrap.
We made this card during Stampers Club this month, and the Press ‘n Seal was great for transporting the die cuts (and making sure that the little dot on top of the “J” didn’t get lost!), as well as applying them to the card. It made making the playful tent card much easier! We are meeting virtually for club, which means everyone gets their card kits ahead of club night, and then we gather via Zoom (or via recording for those who can’t make it “live”) to assemble the cards. Club is also great for those who like to be able to purchase items that are only available with Stampin’ Rewards, like this DSP! Each member joins for a 6 month period, and once during that 6 month period, each member gets to use the Stampin’ Rewards for the club orders that month. It’s a great way to budget out craft spending since there’s a minimum order required ($33CAD product at this time), and also know that you’ll be able to earn guaranteed Stampin’ Rewards! If you’re in Canada and are interested in joining us, contact me. New members can start their 6 month membership at any club meeting.
I know it’s technically still summer, but I couldn’t wait any longer to share this Autumn Leaf Card!
This was my contribution to a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Card Swap featuring products from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalogue. Since it seems like temperatures have dropped as soon as September hit, I thought I could share this card now….especially since I -did- see some leaves changing colour on a recent road trip over Labour Day Weekend. (Only a few, but they were definitely NOT green leaves).
I love the font on the sentiment – and was sure to use my Stamparatus to stamp it, since I was making 21 of the same card! If I was doing only one card, I might just stamp it “free hand” using a block, but I know that making multiples means not every one will be straight if I do it that way. (Or it will take me 10 times as long to create each card….and “nobody got time for that!”). I always think it’s good to have a “Thinking of You” card in your stash – because it covers a lot of reasons to send someone a card. A little bit of Gold 1/4″ Shimmer Ribbon adds a finishing touch and dresses up this card a little more.
