May 12, 2020 | cards, Stampin' Up!
This quick card for a friend is a great way to show that you’re thinking of someone – and you’ll spend more time writing a note inside than you will creating it!
From the series of cards created using the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper – this is a “take” on the card I shared previously. This is the same sized piece of Designer Series Paper, but cut into two pieces (roughly 2/3 vs 1/3). I simply flipped the one smaller piece of paper to show the design on the other side! I love how it shows off the versatility of these two sided papers and the patterns and colours that coordinate.
Added on a simple sentiment from the So Sentimental stamp set, die cut with a Stitched Shape oval die, and that’s really about it!
If you’re looking for other quick and easy ideas, I’m getting set to launch an Online Class that will help you to use what you’ve got. I’ll also offer a class by mail option, so you can get the card kits in the mail, and then follow along with the online portion when you’ve got the time set aside. Be sure to subscribe to my mailing list so you don’t miss out on the details. There will be other easy but impressive projects like this quick card for a friend in the class, so you’ll have lots of opportunity to spread sunshine to your friends and family!
Apr 30, 2020 | cards, Stampin' Up!
I was overdue in sending out some customer thank you cards – so I’m sharing sunshine with Stampin’ Up!’s new digital download fundraiser – the Share Sunshine pdf!
These days, my creative mojo is actually starting to come back a bit – in the early days of all this COVID-19 craziness, I found at times all I could do was plod along doing my job and keeping the house from falling down, so I didn’t really have the creative juice to make much. These days, I’m adjusting to our new temporary normal I guess, and my energy and creative flow are returning.
Anyway – I was overdue in sending out some thank you cards, so I whipped a bunch up, using some Designer Series Paper and the Share Sunshine pdf. I printed out the pdf (well, selected pages) onto Whisper White cardstock. I have a colour laser printer so I was able to print out in colour as well. I cut up the sheets, using my Paper Trimmer and whatever dies fit the sentiments, added some coordinating cardstock as mats and was done. The picture shows just a few of the variations. I was able to mix and match the coloured sentiments with papers that coordinated, and added a bit of silver metallic thread as an extra touch. I think most of the cards in this picture use the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper.
Extra tip for crafting in the time of COVID-19 – seal your envelopes using your Aquapainters! I tend to do this anyway, especially when I’m crafting/mailing in bulk. The current style of Aquapainters is on the retiring list but there will be a similar but different option in the new catalogue.
Try not to be horrified by the state of my working spot LOL. If you can’t tell, I reuse grid paper as long as possible! It gets used first for in person classes (not right at this moment, obviously), and then once it’s too inky, if it’s not covered in adhesive, it moves to my craft area where I use it until it gets crumpled, covered in adhesive or whatever… (oh and the aquapainter tip is a little stained. What can I say? I use my crafting tools!)
Anyway – I’m looking forward to sharing sunshine with others – I’ve got cards going out to members of my demonstrator group and those who have purchased with me in the first part of this year. Sending happy mail is a great way to let others know you are thinking of them, even if you can’t be with them in person. If you want happy mail in the form of the new Stampin’ Up! Canada catalogue (goes live in June) – be sure to fill out this form! (FIne print – must be a resident of Canada and not have a demonstrator that you work with already)
Apr 28, 2020 | Announcements, specials, Stampin' Up!
Stampin’ Up! just released a digital download called Share Sunshine – and 100% of proceeds go to two charities – the World Health Organization and the United Way.
This pdf is full of sentiment and images that are perfect for crafting in the time of corona. I’ve already downloaded my set and can’t wait to get crafting with it later today. At this point in time, the download will be available until June 2, 2020.
This is a non-commissionable item – meaning neither demonstrators nor the company will receive funds for sales – literally all of the money will go towards the charities! Crafting for a good cause!
You can purchase your download here. Please note that purchase price is USD and will be converted by your credit card company.
Apr 27, 2020 | Announcements, Stampin' Up!
Do you want a copy of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogue?
If you’ve placed an order with me in the past year, I will automatically put you on my mailing list and send you a copy of the new catalogue via Canada Post.
If you live in Canada and don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a catalogue! Please COMPLETE THIS FORM (also – if you’re not sure if you’ve placed an order in the past year, it won’t hurt to fill out the form).
Questions? Contact me!
Apr 22, 2020 | cards, Stampin' Up!
How appropriate is this sentiment right now?! Far apart but close at heart.
The sentiment is from the Well Said stamp set, which has so many sentiments and sayings, that you may have overlooked one or two, like me! The card itself is quite straightforward, and showcases the beautiful Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper.
Stampers Club did our first Virtual Club Get together this week – and this is one of the card patterns we created. For April’s club we did a One Sheet Wonder – where you get many different card designs out of a single 12″ x 12″ piece of patterned paper. Club members who are local enough picked up their class kits and then we went over the designs together in two different virtual meetings (because my in person clubs have an afternoon and an evening session). Some of my demonstrator group joined in as well. It was great to see everyone, and I’m appreciative of their patience as I worked out the kinks. With all the distancing measures, I’ve also had to pay a bit more attention to the slightly neglected club membership site, so I guess there’s some good coming out of all of this. Club members have access to the site which houses photos of our projects plus instructions for them as well. I am looking at doing some “one off” virtual classes as well, so watch for more news on that. If you’re interested in joining us in Stampers Club in the meantime, be sure to contact me.
In other news, the reveal of the Retiring List will happen shortly, and for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, it’s also new catalogue access day! Demonstrators will be able to see a digital copy of the upcoming Annual Catalogue – so we may all be a bit quiet online for a little while?!
Would you like a copy of the upcoming catalogue? If you live in Canada and don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator that you deal with already, please fill out this form! I’ll get in touch with you to confirm your information and will put you on the list. If you have placed an order with me in the past year, I will automatically send a new catalogue to you. (If you’re not sure if you’ve made a purchase in the past year or not, fill out the form, and then you’re covered, right?!).
In the meantime, stay far apart but close at heart. Keep healthy, everyone!
Apr 13, 2020 | cards, die cutting, embossing, Stampin' Up!
Hi! Apparently I haven’t posted on the blog in a little while….oops! Here I am, asking for forgiveness by sharing this Ornate Garden Thank You Card. It’s made using the Early Access Ornate Garden Suite of products that will be coming in the 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue.
I used the Ornate Layers Dies and combined them with the Ornate Thanks photopolymer stamp set and the Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper. The background Pool Party Cardstock was embossed with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder to add a bit more detail.
It probably would would have been more appropriate to use the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper…but in my defense, I really like the Parisian Blossoms paper. It is okay to mix and match suites of products to come up with something you like! In all reality, though, I think it’s because I had pulled out a few sheets to look at, and then moved everything to one side to clear a spot so I could work on a card design, and just grabbed a sheet that caught my eye. This is what happens when you tend to create in chaos, and are living through a pandemic that tends to sap your energy and mojo. Is it just me??!! Well, that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking with it.
Stampers Club is moving online this month. We usually get to meet in person and craft, but this month we’ll be meeting virtually, but still crafting together! If all goes well, I’m hoping to offer this format for future Monthly Card Classes as well. Club members (and some of my demonstrator group “Eh” Team members) are going to be the test run. Wish us luck! New club members can start their six month membership at any club meeting, so if you’re interested in joining us, you can message me for information, or see the description on the YamStamps Events Page.
The YamStamps Newsletter is out tomorrow, so if you’re subscribed, watch for it around 1pm Eastern! Just like the Ornate Garden Thank You Card says – thank you for making my day by stopping by!
