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Starting to organize everything for my New Catalogue Open House / Rubber Garage Sale - this Saturday, July 3rd in Burlington!Please contact me to get specific directions. This is the opportunity to pick up your new Stampin' Up! catalogue, browse for retired goodies and place an order. Everyone who places an order for new catalogue items on Saturday will be entered into a draw to win the hostess benefits for the day's orders. If you can't make it Saturday, contact me and we'll make arrangements to get you your copy of the new catalogue ASAP.
Stampin' Up! will also have a new starter kit format as of July 1st, with new content. I'll be sure to have complete information at the Open House and will post here as well; and while the HST may be a bit of bad news elsewhere, the good news for new demonstrators is that the starter kit will be totally tax free! (Previously, the starter kit was subject to PST). If you are a former demonstrator, there's a "rejoin" option that is extremely inexpensive and works on the premise that you still might have some Stampin' Up! product lying around your home ;) Contact me for more details!
Not the kind of 3D that you need special glasses for, either! This flower was created with punches. I punched out about 3 scallop circles, 3 Fancy Flowers and 3 extra large scallop circles (coming in the new catalogue!!). I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch a hole in the centre of the flowers, then inserted a clear rhinestone brad. I spritzed the punch outs with water, and folded the circles up on themselves and basically scrunched them up, then gently unfolded them a bit so they were in the shape you see them here. I let it dry overnight, then spritzed them with some Vanilla Smooch Spritz for an extra shimmer. This was definitely easy and fun. It's a great element to add to decorate a box, or add to a special card that will be handed to the recipient in person. If you need more information or instructions, leave a comment below or email me. I will definitely be making more of these!!
This is a quick, fun page I made the other day. I was able to share it during a recent taping for Cogeco TV's "FYI" (not sure of the air date yet). This page has only a bit of actual stamping (you can vaguely see "fun" in the top right corner, right?!). I cut the circles freehand for the sun from So Saffron and More Mustard, and sponged some So Saffron on the page as well. The water is Pacific Point (YAY this colour is back!), and I cut it into "waves" with scissors, then sponged Pacific Point along the edge. The sand is a torn strip of Sahara Sand cardstock. The fish is a punch creation and I couldn't resist adding a little "googly eye". I journalled with my white gel pen to emphasize the wave shape. I tend to be non-chronological when I scrapbook (usually because I have soooo many photos waiting to be scrapped!! LOL) and I included photos from two different years, but with the same water theme. This is a great way to feel "caught up" with your scrapbooking, and to use some single photos that you love.
I'm offering a scrapbooking class in July - Monday, July 26th at 7pm - we'll do a two page layout with a tropical/summer theme - see my class page for details and contact me to reserve your spot!!
It's that time of year again - out with the old, in with the new.... Some of those shelves will be a little emptier next month.
WHAT: Open House & Rubber Garage Sale
WHEN: Saturday, July 3rd - 10 am til noon
COST: FREE! No cost to attend...but you will probably want to bring your wallet because I'll be selling off retired product and other crafty items.
WHERE: My home in north Burlington - RSVP for directions.
There will be the opportunity to pick up a new catalogue (contact me to reserve your copy if you haven't already!), place an order, and sign up for the new clubs and classes. I look forward to seeing you!!
There's a new batch of downloads available for My Digital Studio - including King of the Grill and the Round Tab Punch. The downloads are available in formats compatible with other digital imaging programs as well - I've used downloads and My Digital Studio Elements in Photoshop.
To see the downloadable items, go to my online store site www.yamstamps.stampinup.net, click on SHOP NOW and then click on Digital Crafting and My Digital Downloads. You will be able to see all the items available for instant purchase and downloading. It's one way that My Digital Studio will continue to evolve and grow with you!
Contact me if you have any questions about My Digital Studio or the downloads.
I crack me up LOL.... this is a quick box I made using the Bigz XL die - Box #2 for the Big Shot. I added some Designer Series Paper - a strip around the bottom and a strip on the lid - to add a bit more colour, and then stamped out "fore you" using the Rough Type alpha from the Summer Mini catalogue.
This box holds a number of golf tees, and you could throw in some driving range tokens, ball markers etc - great for a golfing dad?!
I've updated my classes page and it should be accessible now. Somehow I knocked it offline for a bit - sorry about that! I've added classes through the summer and am planning ahead for Stampers Club in September!
The next themed class offering is Island Oasis - you'll get the chance to make these five cards and the purse to hold them! Cost is $25 and includes all supplies required. Class will be held in Burlington, Tuesday, July 27th at 7pm. Click on the link to pay by credit card, or contact me if paying by cheque or cash.
If you're interested in getting started on some scrapbooking, on the MONDAY, July 26th at 7pm, we'll be doing a two page layout featuring the same set and paper. Cost is $15. Click on the link to pay by credit card, or contact me if paying by cheque or cash.
Awwwww, isn't he cute?! I have to admit, it was kind of weird, cutting up the photo, but in the end, it all comes back together and it's all good. (although now that I look at the blocks from this angle, the one photo isn't quite lined up correctly. oops).
Thought I'd share this shot to show how one of the photo sides looks on the finished product.
I've decided to offer this class on Tuesday, August 24th at 7 pm in Burlington. Cost is $25 and will include the blocks. You supply the photos (you'll receive specific info when you register). Contact me to register or for more information!
Stampin' Up! sells these MDF blocks that make a fun home decor item. I made one of the sides into word art, using my Big Shot Bigz alphabet dies - Serif Essentials. I stamped images randomly onto cardstock, cut that into 3" x 3" squares and then used Real Red cardstock to create the letters. The other sides feature photos - some I used 3" x 3" sized photos, and I used some 6" x 6" photos that I cut into 3" x 3" squares to make a puzzle.
To adhere the cardstock or photos, you could use Tombow Adhesive or a decoupage kind of glue.
I'm planning on offering a class featuring the blocks in the near future - email me if you want to be sure to hear about it!
Here's another gift card holder - featuring Soft Suede Cardstock & dotted ribbon. Silver Hodgepodge hardware adds the finishing touches. Sentiment is from Sincere Salutations. The designer series paper is actually Holiday Lounge, but I like that it can be used in other situations and not scream "Christmas". This would be a great end of year present for a teacher... and in our case, it was, for my son's drum teacher!
In the meantime, I'm getting ready for the Information Night on Monday, June 14th at 7pm - still room if you'd like to join us and chat about the Stampin' Up! business...the mini starter kit is an economical way to kick it off! Please RSVP if you're able to make it.
