Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

Roar, Roar, Dinosaur!

Yapha — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:11:25 +0000

Freshly Made Sketches has a fun new sketch this week, with a great big space for a fun image!

My nephew is turning three next month, and he is super into dinosaurs! I wanted to make him a card with the soon-to-be retiring Dinoroar stamp set, but I didn’t want to get the set just for one card (not like I haven’t done that before…). Anyway, my friend and fellow demonstrator Cindy Elam came to the rescue! She stamped some of the images for me, and I was able to create this great dino card based on one by Rita Wright. If you are looking for a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator in or around El Cajon, I highly recommend Cindy!

Stamps: Dino Roar
Ink: StazOn Jet Black
Paper: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Shimmery White, 2011-2013 In Colors Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The images are stamped on shimmery white cardstock. It is great for watercoloring with reinkers (like I did) and adds a fun sparkle to the card. The pterodactyl is cut out and popped up on the card. Thanks again, Cindy!

Ice Cream with a Cherry on Top

Yapha — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:07 +0000

Another fun sketch from Chic Challenges this week! That big stripe down the middle holds so many possibilities.

A while ago I had pinned a super cute card ice cream cone card by Jill Franchett. This was just the perfect sketch for that huge tower of ice cream.

Stamps: A Word for You
Ink: Raspberry Ripple
Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Petite Pennant Punch, Cupcake Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

A Word for You is one of the stamp sets that is retiring on June 3rd, so be sure to pick it up before it is too late.

Three New Downloads plus a Freebie!

Yapha — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:03 +0000

Oh yeah, another free download from Stampin’ Up! This super cute backpack would be just perfect for end of the year teacher gifts. These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads. There are also usually more images of what is included in the downloads. And don’t forget about the big My Digital Studio sale going on right now on printing and certain downloads!

134687 Packed for You Digital Designer Template FREE!

Download includes:
* 2-page décor template (8-1/2″ x 11″)
* 7 punches

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Show all the teachers in your life that you care and appreciate them
* Fill the backpack with their favorite treats or a gift card
* Coordinates with the You Are So Nice Kit

Colors:
Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder

134688 You Are So Nice Digital Kit $9.95

Download includes:
* 17-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Papers
* 26 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Great for spring and summer, this versatile kit will help you with all your projects
* Coordinates with the Packed For You Designer Template

Colors:
Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Going Gray, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder

134685 Because I’m the Dad Digital Greeting Card Templates $4.95

Download includes:
* Greeting card template (5″ x 7″)
* 3 greeting card templates (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)
* 33-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 5 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Share your sense of humor with Dad and show him how much you appreciate him with one of these funny cards

Colors:
Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White

134595 Faces I Love Digital Swatchbook Template $12.95

Download includes:
* 26-page swatchbook template
* 39-piece SVG stamp brush set

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Help your little ones learn all the faces they love with this darling book

Colors:
Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Don’t have My Digital Studio? You can download a free trial of My Digital Studio. Head over to my online store, add the free My Digital Studio trial (item 130910) to your online shopping cart. Once you check out, you will be able to download it and install it. The new, reduced price for MDS is only $19.95. It’s too good to pass up! If you only have the original MDS, you can now upgrade to the latest version for free.

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) The great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Learning on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes a variety of tips and tutorials to help you on your way!

Benihana Birthday Dinner

Yapha — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:58 +0000

It’s Tuesday, so you know that Arielle has a great new color combo for you over at ColourQ! Aren’t they bright and fun? I combined them with the sketch from MDS Monday #13 (but I didn’t make a monochromatic layout, since I was using these colors).

These colors were just perfect for the pictures we took at Eve’s birthday dinner at Benihana’s. She loves going there — the food is great and the whole experience is so much fun!

I hope that you will find time to play along with ColourQ this week. And come back tomorrow to see the new digital downloads from Stampin’ Up!

Purse Full of Chocolate

Yapha — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:34:12 +0000

Today is my final after-school card making class for this semester. I can’t believe that the school year is almost done. All semester long the girls have been asking me to make something with candy, so I put together a fun final project for them — little purses filled with chocolates. They will make the purses with the Petite Purse Bigz L Die, since they love using the Big Shot almost as much as they love chocolate.

Stamps: It’s a Wrap Occasions
Ink: Rose Red, Tangerine Tango
Paper: Floral District Designer Series Paper, Mailing Labels
Other: Petite Purses Bigz L Die, Brights Buttons

These stamps work perfectly with 2 5/8″ by 1″ mailing labels to easily wrap chocolate nuggets. The purses can hold four of them. These would also make super cute end of the year gifts for teachers.

Anniversary Challenges

Yapha — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:13:27 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are celebrating today! Mother’s Day for me means time to create in my stamping room, in addition to spending time with family later today. I put together two very special challenges for you today. Dynamic Duos is celebrating their one year anniversary and CAS-ual Fridays is celebrating their 100th challenge and two year anniversary. I had a lot of fun combing these challenges!

For Dynamic Duos, I picked challenge #34, Melon Mambo and Island Indigo. (Well, actually Eve picked it.) and for CAS-ual Friday, I used the left hand column: polka dots, square card, and birthday. They really worked well together!

Stamps: Henry Says
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Melon Mambo, Island Indigo
Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, In Color 2011-2013 Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

The finished card is a 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ square, so it will fit into a regular envelope. This adorable stamp set does not appear in the new catalog, so if you want it, be sure to order it before May 31st.

Retiring Stamp Set Blog Hop

Yapha — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:02:54 +0000

Hello and welcome to the 5th Annual Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamp Sets blog hop! This is the first stop on the hop, but if you have just come from Debra’s blog, that’s okay too. All of the blogs link in a circle and you will be able to find your way back to wherever you started. The most important thing to keep in mind is that none of these stamp sets will be available after June 3rd!

I am excited to be featuring the stamp set Build a Blossom and the coordinating Blossom Petal Punch. This stamp set makes great flowers, with a variety of petals and leaves to choose from. My first card is a simple five petal flower using the biggest petal and a couple of leaves. I used a pencil to curl up the edges of the flower.

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Beautiful Birthday
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Other: Blossom Petal Punch, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Brights Buttons

My second card starts with the same large petal stamp, but this time I used eight of them. I then added some of the smaller petals as well. This big flower is decorating the front of a twisted gift card holder. It really adds a wow to the front.

Stamps: Build a Blossom
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Lucky Limeade, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
Other: Blossom Petal Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Designer Faceted Buttons, Melon Mambo Striped Organdy Ribbon, Simply Scored

These flowers aren’t just for summer though. By using one of the medium petals, I created a nice fall flower.

Stamps: Build a Blossom
Ink: More Mustard, Early Espresso
Paper: More Mustard, Early Espresso, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Other: Blossom Petal Punch, 1/2″ Circle Punch, Early Espresso 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

My final project isn’t a flower at all! A brilliant crafter saw the goldfish in these stamps, and I had to make a cad to show you just how adorable these fishies are! I made the bowl with the Oval Framelits. I didn’t use the punch on this one, instead I cut out the pieces after I stamped them. I also changed the saying by using my marker to ink up everything except the W, and the writing in an F.

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Wishes Your Way
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Other: Oval Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Mini Silver Brads

I hope that you have enjoyed this stop on the Blog Hop. Your next stop is over at Mary’s Blog, where she will be reminding you just how fabulous Circle Circus is. Remember, you only have until June 3rd to get these stamp sets.

Daffodil Delight Mother’s Day

Yapha — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:46:44 +0000

I wanted to make a triple time stamping card with my after-school class, because I thought the girls would be pretty excited with trying a new technique. (They were.) I figured that Secret Garden would be a great set for this. (It was.) And I wanted to make my mom a Mother’s Day card with Daffodil Delight because she loves yellow. So I put them all together and this is what I came up with.

Stamps: Secret Garden, Amazing Family
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Primrose Petals
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Other: Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon

Some of the girls in the class used “sister” or “friend” instead of mother, making this a very versatile card. I hope that you will come back tomorrow for the 5th annual Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamp Set blog hop!