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A version of this card was in my last newsletter, showing how to do the faux suede / faux velvet technique that's used for the strip of Cherry Cobbler cardstock along the bottom of the card. I think I called it faux velvet, I think others call is faux suede...but whatever you call it, it's a fun way to add texture to your paper projects!
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One of the latest offerings from Stampin' Up! is patterned fabric. For sewers and quilters, many possibilities for these products spring to mind, I'm sure. For non-sewers (of which, sadly, I seem to have become one, as my sewing machine gathers dust in the corner...), you may wonder what you could use the fabric for. This fun floral accent was created using the Fun Flowers Bigz Die with the Big Shot and the Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric. The flowers were die cut, then spray starched & ironed, but while warm, were scrunched a bit. The flowers then get stacked together as desired, and stitched or glued together, with a Vintage Floral Adornment glued to the centre as a finishing touch. These could be used for papercrafting, home decor or fashion accents. Non-sewers and sewers alike can enjoy the possibilities with Stampin' Up!'s designer fabrics! (Who knows, maybe the non-sewers amongst us will be inspired to pull out that needle and thread?!)
Your next party is sure to be a hit when you give favors and gifts in this fun vintage looking petal cone! This is a brand new product from our Occasions Mini catalogue which was just released last month.
You can use the banner element to attach a label or greeting to the petal cone and scalloped half circle to add huge decorative appeal to the flaps on top. You can also use these elements to create custom embellishments for any other cards or projects as well.
■ Die measures 6" x 8-3/4" ■ Use with standard cutting pads and standard premium crease pads
A reminder that my BIG SHOT class is happening on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm here in Burlington. If you're interested in attending, please contact me to register!
You can visit my Stampin' Up! store here and see more new Occasions Mini products as well as place your order.
Today's take on a sweet treat for Valentine's Day is a chocolate bar wrapper and tag. I used the Sweet & Sour Specialty Designer Series Paper to wrap around the chocolate bar and in the Big Shot with the Fun Flowers Bigz die for the flower & centre.
The tag uses an image and sentiment from the set Eat Chocolate and I added the "Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set.
Please give me your feedback - I've linked the items to my online store so that you can see the images of the sets/dies - is this something you'd like to see in future posts??? Please either leave a comment below (please note that I've had to moderate comments so it won't appear right away), or send me a quick email. Thanks in advance for your input!!
As promised, here's the video tutorial on how to create the easy Glimmer 3D heart from the inside of the "Things I Love" card. Again, if you're viewing the blog post in an email or in a reader, the video link may not appear, so please come to www.yamstamps.com or the yamstamps youtube channel. Thanks for watching!!
This fun birthday card was created using the Stampin' Up! set Create a Cupcake, and the coordinating Build a Cupcake XL punch. I love Pacific Point for birthday cards - I think it's such a bright colour, and suitable for males or females.
I'll have new samples to share with you in the upcoming days. I'm currently preparing for upcoming workshops and stampers club, so lots of creative ideas are flowing! I'll also be on CH Morning Live this Monday morning around 8:20 am sharing some Valentine's cards and samples, so hope you'll be able to tune in. If not, you can be sure that I'll be sharing the video link here on www.yamstamps.com so please keep checking in here!
This fun card uses Game Spinner Hands hardware available in the current Occasions Mini Catalogue, along with the Take A Spin stamp set. The heart stamp on the card is from the Filled With Love stamp set.
Stampin' Up! has let us know that the Filled With Love stamp set (item 120839 wood, item 121154 clear), and the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (item 124156, 12 sheets of 12 x 12 paper)will be available until February 14th. While the special bundle with buttons is no longer valid, the exclusive Designer Series Paper and the set, in either wood or clear mount, are still available to order. Please contact me if you're in Canada and would like to get your hands on these items before it's too late!
Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalogue sales period has started! The latest mini catalogue is full of great new products to make your paper crafting even more creative and fun!
Please contact me if you need a copy of the latest mini catalogue! You can view it online here but there's nothing like having your very own copy....
New month, new Stampin' Up! Occasions mini catalogue, new special for April! Read all the way to the bottom to get all the news!
Have you noticed the single stamps at the back of the catalog on page 208? This is a page dedicated to items UNDER $12.
There are two Mini Note kits as well as a number of single stamps you can purchase. These kits and stamps make it very economical to create a number of different occasion cards for your friends and loved ones.
Here are a few samples featuring the Elegant Thank you stamp.
During the month of April, the Get Connected promotion is in effect! With every $50 of merchandise you purchase from the new Occasions mini OR when you host a workshop/class with $200 in sales, you get your choice of one of the items on page 208 for FREE!!
Contact me for more information or visit my Stampin' Up! website here to place an online order. Remember that to qualify for the free stamp, the $50 merchandise must be from the Occasions mini catalogue. Every $50 increment earns you another free item!
The Occasions Mini Catalogue starts today! You had the chance to see a few of the stamp sets last month with the special "Sneak Peek" that Stampin' Up! offered, now you can view the entire catalogue here.
There are tons of great new products, including a Matchbox Die for the Big Shot with a coordinating stamp set. I was thrilled to see window sheets and PRINTED acetate! You can be sure you'll see some samples with these new items at Stampin' Saturday. Don't forget to register by April 4th for the early bird price!!
If you have not received your Occasions mini catalogue yet, please contact me to get yours today.
