Eye-Catching "Hey There"

As a follow up to my last post I wanted to show you another card using the Photopolymer Stamp Set "Eye-Catching Ikat."  This set is visually  interesting while being simple and inexpensive.   The possibilities are endless. 

 I used Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, and Old Olive ink for the pattern.  The Bakers Twine is Pear Pizazz.

I used the "Just Sayin'" Set for the sentiment and those wonderful new Word Bubble Framelits.  "Hey There" is stamped in Chocolate Chip.

Simple, gender neutral, and fun.  Everything I like in a card!

 
Eye-Catching Photopolymer 134624  $16.95

Expect to see more of this set from me.  It is so easy to use and the ideas are endless.

Eye-Catching in Purple

Hello all.   I know, it has been awhile!  I had full intentions of getting this post out on Monday night but I started a new book.  I just finished it and I am back to reality!  I read "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn.   Have you read this book? If you have you know what I mean when I say AHHHHHH!  If you have not, you should, if for no other reason than to see what all the fuss is about because believe me there is fuss!  (You could wait for the Ben Affleck movie but I would recommend reading the book first)

Have you ever watched a movie that was so intense and so frustrating you got up and yelled at the screen?!  This book was like that for me.   I still don't know if I liked it, well ok that is not entirely true. I did like it, in that way one might like a roller-coaster.  You feel ill all day but totally worth the ride.  This book is an absolute roller-coaster.    So that is why I am a little behind on my posts.

Well, back to my post.

I got my hands on one of Stampin' Up's new photopolymer stamp sets "Eye-Catching Ikat."  It is unique and fun with endless possibilities for both card making and scrap-booking.   I made this little gender-neutral card for just about any occasion.

 I used three shades of purple, Whisteria Wonder,  Perfect Plum, and Elegant Eggplant.  I used all three for both my ink and card stock.  I really like the combination of different shapes and designs.

Circles and Chevron collide.

To finish off the card I added a little "woo-hoo" word bubble from the "Just Sayin'" Stamp set.  

It was a very easy card that only took minutes!  This may be a new go-to stamp set for me.

Let me know what you think, about the card (or the book).  I would love to hear from you.

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a great club meeting last weekend and learned the Joseph's Coat technique.   It is so pretty and I can think of some more great cards to use with this.

This is a fun and easy technique with lots of impact.

For this card we used the "Gently Falling" Stamp set.  The colours for the base were Crushed Curry,  Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze.   The top colour is Early Espresso.  

You can see how it goes from a blend of colours to a pop of colour by adding the clear embossing and a dark coat of ink over the excess.

Below is a You Tube video I found that shows you exactly how to make this.

Sorry for the short post, I thought with both kids in school now I would have so much time to myself!  HA!!  I am busier than ever.

I just want to mention a couple of new Photo Polymer Stamps sets and one in particular that looks really fun for this time of year.  "Bite Me"
134622  $16.95

Fun right!  Can you just picture some really fun Halloween Treats with this?!

 

Another great new set that will be fun for the traveller in your life is the

"Greetings From" Photopolymer set 134621 $16.95

 

 

 

 

Well as Fall approaches and drives us inside more I am hoping to have more time to get crafty and update my blog!

 

And don't forget to check out the LNS Treasure Hunt for your chance to win FREE Stampin' Up Products!   Click Here.

 

 

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

        

Happy CANADA DAY!

 

Happy Canada Day to all of my fellow Canadians.  Here in Calgary the weather amazing, and the clean up from the flood is well under way.  There is a long way to go in some areas and the devastation amazing but what is truly amazing is the way people are volunteering and helping out.   Our Stampede will be underway this Friday and our Zoo should be opening soon!

With all that has happened it makes this Canada Day mean that much more! 

 

As you may have noticed on my banner I created a card to celebrate Canada's 146th birthday!

Now on to JULY NEWS from Stampin' UP!

 

 

Yes you read that right.   For the month of July when you buy 3 packages of select DSP you will get one Free!

 

Offer Dates: July 1-31, 2013
Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free!
The Fine Print:

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
• Designer Series Paper Stacks
• Specialty Designer Series Paper  
• No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free.
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalogue pages 151, 153, and 154.

NEW ITEMS THIS MONTH!

The Best of Series has a great new set... Best of Shelli,   These are stamps picked by Stampin' Up creator Shelli Gardner

Best of Shelli Clear-mount Stamp Set
133488
Preferred Price: $17.95

 

 

All New Photopolymer "Settin' Sail"  Set.   This is a great set for any guy in your life, big or small this set would be wonderful for scrapbooking or card making.

133453
Preferred Price: $16.95

 

New Colour Markers                 In the 2013-2014 annual catalogue, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Colour Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we've sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colours in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.  ITEM  PRICE  DESCRIPTION  130034  $37.95 Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder  131899  $4.50 Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker  131265  $4.50 Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker  131902  $4.50 Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker  131901  $4.50 Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker  131905  $4.50 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker  131266  $4.50 Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker  131904  $4.50 Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker  131898  $4.50 Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker  131900  $4.50 Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker  131903  $4.50 Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

WASHI TAPE BUNDLE
Do you love the look of Washi Tape but don't really know what to do with it?  Well Stampin Up has a great digital tutorial for you and when you bundle it can get all of the great Washi Tape Stampin offers and the How To tutorial that will help you make the most of your purchase!

What To Washi Bundle - Digital Download	134743
134743
Preferred Price: $45.95
Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there. Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful look to any project. Our What to Washi Class explores a myriad of Washi options and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures. This class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects. Bundle Includes: * 7 PDF Documents * 2 Instructional Videos * 4 pkgs of Washi Tape (3 rolls per pkg) * 20 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes The following topics are covered in the class: * The Washi Basics * The Next Step * Washi-Above and Beyond * Sharing Washi with Others * Memory Keeping * Storage Only the Beginning. . .

So that is what's going on in the Stampin Up universe today!  There are so many exciting offers that there will be something for everyone!   I will be posting my July Scrapbook Challenge later in the week but with all that is going on and it being Canada Day I did not get it prepared in time.  

Have a wonderful July everyone, I hope the nice weather holds.


Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Bombs Away Birthday Set

I am a little behind in my posts lately.  The weather has finally been nice and I have been trying to enjoy it!  So now that we are back to seasonal temperatures and the wind is a bit chilly I got back in my craft room yesterday.   A few weeks ago Stampin' Up released their second Photopolymer Stamp Set and I fell in love with it right away.  It is so fun for Birthdays!  

This is the first card I have made with it, it is totally retro and so fun.

When is the last time you listened to vinyl?  I am just in love with these cute records.  I simply used circle punches to create the records and stamped the sentiment in basic black.  The cardstock is also simply Whisper White and Basic Black.  This card could not be easier to make! 

 

Check out the Bombs Away Birthday set!

 

How great are these sentiments?! 

 

Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set 133411 $16.95 CAD

 

 

REMEMBER - There is less than one month left of the current Catalogue so get the Retiring Items while you can! Also the Spring Mini retires on May 31!

Also don't forget to look for Treasure Hunt Clues and enter to win the Prize. ENDS May 12.

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Still Love Stampin' Up's Wood Mount Stamps

Check out Stampin' Up's ALL NEW wood mount stamp cases!  I love these.  Endless possibilities!
I love the clear mount stamps but this is a MUCH better way to store the wood mount sets.

 And remember the other day when I showed you the Photopolymer Stamp set and the Card I made with it?  While SU has another one coming out and I just love it!!

Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.95	133411	Includes 7 pieces. Recommend clear blocks C and H. Purchase separately.

 I cannot wait to get my hands on this set!  It's too bad I don't have it now, My Dad turns 65 next week and this set would be great for him!  

Also don't forget to look for Treasure Hunt Clues and enter to win the Prize.

 



Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca

Photopolymer Stamping

A couple of months ago Stampin' Up introduced it's first ever Photopolymer Stamp set!  I finally got my hands on it and boy is it every easy and fun to use.  For my club this month I took inspiration from a card I saw on the Stampin' Up Demo website. This quick masculine card would work for just about any age.  You can also recreate this using any DSP you like to make it more child like or feminine.

 

To create this card I used Twitterpated DSP, Whisper White, Basic Gray, and Midnight Muse Card Stock. I then stamped the U Rock in Night of Navy (retired now) and the rest in Basic Black.

 

 

Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set  132956  $16.95 CAD.    If you have never tried Photopolymer this is a great set to get your feet wet with.  If you have then you know how easy placement is and how nice they stamp.  I still really love rubber stamps but when it comes to alphabets photopolymer is the way to go.  Nothing is easier to place correctly.    Also don't forget to look for Treasure Hunt Clues and enter to win the Prize.   Janet Y janetyates@shaw.ca

 

Welcome to March!!!

If you can believe it is already March 1!  The first of the month brings so much excitement for me here at Stampin' Nerd.   First we have our monthly Scrapbook Challenge, then there are some exciting announcements around some new products such as the "Best Of" stamp set for this month .. Flowers ;). Then we have a super cool new product to show you too .. Photopolymer Stamps!! 

Lets get started

My March Scrapbook challenge is out today and this one can be as simple or as "fancy" as you want it to be.    I must warren you there are some photos in my sample that may make you feel old LOL.

Page 1

Page 2

 

 

Yes these are pictures of me!  I was about 7 yrs old in the larger photos and 5ish in the smaller ones.  I would love to say if feels like yesterday but it feels like 3 lifetimes ago LOL!

 

And then we have this great "Best of" set from Stampin' Up

 

Flowers...

 

 

These sets include one new original image and the others of some of Stampin' Up favourites! 

For every 6 best of stamp sets you buy you can get a free current set for $17.95, just keep your best of sticker that comes with these sets to redeem for a free set!

 

Click Here to Order.

 

 

Have you used Photopolymer Stamps before?  If the answer is yes then you know how excited I am to announce that Stampin' Up has it's first ever Photopolymer set, if the answer is no then check out this video and see why this is great news.

 

 

See what I mean?  Such a great and versatile way to stamp!

 

Best reason to love Photopolymer in my book is because you can see exactly where you are stamping!  They are so easy to use and work best with Stampin' Up Clear acrylic blocks. 

 

 

Check these out at my online store!

 

Have a great Day!!!

Janet Y

janetyates@shaw.ca