Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

After I made this card, with the typewriter and the hearts, I had an idea of making one with balloons coming out of it for a birthday. Unfotunately, this is one of those examples where it looked better in my head than on paper. I’m going to share it with you anyway.

Stamps: You’re My Type, Crazy for Cupcakes (balloon)
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Other: Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I’m thinking that maybe the Cherry Cobbler background needs to be embossed. Maybe with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder? I might try it again.

I absolutely love the Valentine that Lee Conroy made with the silver glimmer hearts. When I sawthis week’s clean&simple sketch challenge, I knew I could merge the two and come up with something fantastic!

And once again I have made a card with no stamps. What is up with that? I think the dry embossing adds so much to it, that it doesn’t need anything more.

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Other: Hearts Collection Framelits, Pinking Hearts Border Punch

I used the smallest heart from the Heart Framelits to cut those hearts. The framelit had no problem cutting through the Glimmer Paper, and they are just the perfect size and shape!

Eve has a double birthday party this weekend for two girls in her grade, both of whom are named Kate! I used today’s Stamping 411 sketch for the card.

I really like the colors Pool Party and Blushing Bride together. I used them on the card for the other Kate, also. I can’t show you that one yet, though, since I made it for a Stampin’ Addicts birthday card swap.

Stamps: Party This Way
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper, In Color 2010-12 Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
Other: Cupcake Punch, Blushing Bride Poly Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Movers & Shapers Punch Windows, Silver Mini Brads

Don’t you love how cute that “happy birthday” sentiment is? It is part of the Party This Way stamp set, which is one of your FREE choices during Sale-a-Bration!

Have you seen the adorable new typewriter stamp set, You’re My Type? It is too cute! It reminds me of my grandmother, who had one just like it. When I saw this card by Erin, I knew I had to make my own! I changed a couple of things — I omitted the score line around the edges, I used Red Glimmer Paper instead of cardstock, and I didn’t pop up the pieces on Stampin’ Dimensionals. Isn’t it the cutest ever? Makes me wish I could send it to my grandmother.

Stamps: You’re My Type
Ink: StazOn Jet Black
Paper: Island Indigo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper, Red Glimmer Paper
Other: Heart to Heart Punch

I used the smallest heart of the three in the Heart to Heart Punch. I liked the shape better for this than the Small Heart Punch.

The Valentine’s Day mailboxes are back at Target’s Dollar Spot! I picked some up to make with the after-school kid’s class this week. Because really, what is more fun than decorating a mailbox? I love these! Here’s the sample that I made up. I used Emily Giovanni’s tutorial. I am brought the girls a variety of DSP and heart punches, so they could customize their mailbox to suit their personalities.

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Whisper White, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper
Other: 1/2″ Circle Punch, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon

I wouldn’t normally use Pretty in Pink with Calypso Coral, but the flag was light pink, and I really wanted to use that paper! That don’t look bad together, actually.

Remember the fabulous Valentine’s Card that I showed you a last week, with Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler? Well, while my after school class and I were making the cards, we used up the roll of Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to get more before the workshop where I wanted to make the same card. So I put my thinking cap on, and came up with this alternate version of the card. And it came out pretty cute, if I do say so myself!

Stamps: Take it to Heart, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Other: Real Red Satin Ribbon, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Hearts Collection Framelits, Big Shot

One nice thing about using Teeny Tiny Wishes for the sentiment on the card was that people were able to customize it. Some put on “Happy Anniversary,” or “Sweet Treats,” and one woman even chose to use “Happy Mother’s Day,” since her mom has a son and a daughter! That is one of the beautiful things about making your own cards — you can really make them fit your life.

Did you have fun on the Stampin’ Addicts blog hop? Wow! I am always so impressed with the amazing projects that my fellow demonstrators come up with! If you didn’t have a chance to join us this weekend, you can always see the full list of links on Stampin’ Addicts. It’s a great way to help you decide which Sale-a-Bration freebies you want to earn!

I have one card I made that didn’t end up making the cut for the blog hop. It’s cute, I just didn’t feel like it was “wow” enough, if you know what I mean. I do like it though, so I wanted to share it with you today.

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Ink: Blushing Bride, Regal Rose, Rose Red
Paper: Regal Rose, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Other: Bitty Buttons, Heart to Heart Punch

Can you see those faint lines above and below the hearts? I used my Simply Scored to make them, and to add a bit of texture to the card. Did you hear that a diagonal insert for the Simply Scored is coming in March? Oh yes! I can’t wait! I’ll keep you posted on the details.

Welcome to the Stampin’ Addict’s Sale-a-Bration Blog Hop! I am super excited to be featuring a Sale-a-Bration exclusive stamp set called Sprinkled Expressions. You may have arrived here from Tanya’s Blog, Tinkerin’ in Ink (Aren’t her projects spectacular?!) If you are just starting here, that’s fine too. All of the blogs link in a circle, so you can start wherever you like, and make your way around.

Sprinkled Expressions is a set of six stamps that work together in three pairs. I have a project for each of these pairs, so you’ll see what I mean. For your Sale-a-Bration freebie, you have the choice of either Wood Mount or Clear Mount. My first project is a simple card that can work as a Valentine or anytime someone needs a little extra love.

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Ink: Poppy Parade, Soft Suede
Paper: Poppy Parade, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment
Other: Poppy Parade Poly Ribbon

As soon as I saw the star stamp in this set, I knew I wanted to heat emboss it. I used gold embossing powder on black because it matched the amazing Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper. This could be a great graduation card!

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Brushed Gold, Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper
Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Adorning Accents Edgelit Die, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Square Duo Die

My final project is a Telescoping Card. You can find tutorials for these all over. People made some great snowmen out of these, and I think they work just as well for flowers, too. This is what the card looks like all closed up:

And here is what it looks like when you open it out:

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Other: Everyday Enchantment Brads, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, 2 3/8″ Scallop Punch, 3 1/2″ Circle Die, Scallop Circle #2 Die, Clear Circle Die, Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot

Now that you have seen these, you can head on over to Twila’s Blog where she is also  featuring Sprinkled Expressions. Wait until you see her super cute projects!

The colors from this week’s ColourQ challenge could really go two ways this week — either something floral or Christmas.

As I was looking through my different pictures, I realized that my parents’ tablecloth reminded me of the the skirt in this challenge!

How much do you love that font? I saw it on one of Tanya’s pages, and I knew I had to get it! You can download it for free here!

Have you been wanting to try My Digital Studio? Well, I have great news for you! Starting February 1st you will be able to download My Digital Studio Express for a 30-day FREE trial! I’ll have more info about this next week.

It’s the happiest time of the year! Sale-a-Bration! There is no better time to purchase from Stampin’ Up or to join as a demonstrator! Stampin’ Up has all kinds of freebies for everybody — customers, current demonstrators, and especially people who choose to become demonstrators.

There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate.” Here are the details:

• As a customer, with every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping), you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get out your wish list and start reaping the rewards!

• As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. (Love this paper!) And when your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round! For more info, click here.

• As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125! It includes either of the customizable Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits, for $50 off!. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month that you place an order, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download. Click here for more information and to sign up in less than 15 minutes!

As you can see, there’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. So contact me today to place your order, book your Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business. Or maybe you’ll decide to do all 3! Sale-a-Bration 5 years ago is when I joined — and I’ve truly loved every minute of being a demonstrator. Happy Sale-a-Bration to you, however you decide to Sale-a-Brate!

If you are interested in seeing the Sale-a-Bration products in action, the Stampin’ Addicts Sale-a-Bration blog hop starts on Friday. You can start right here.