Don’t forget that the MDS (My Digital Studio) software is only $24.95! For that great price you’ll get the full program plus a huge amount of digital designs. You can then download more digital content as you wish (like this template). No shipping costs and instant gratification (love it!). Perfect for procrastinators like me who might occasionally get caught trying to create something at the last minute….to find that the crafting stash lacks an appropriate image/sentiment/template.  The downloadable digital content is available in formats for use in MDS or other photo editing software that can handle .png images (like Photoshop Elements).

If you have any questions about MDS, please feel free to contact me. I’ll do my best to answer your questions!

You can still order the items on this card until June 3rd, so contact me if you have any questions, or start your online order here. Don’t forget to RSVP for my New Catalogue Open House on June 8th while you’re at it!!

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is scheduled to be heading home to earth today, leaving the International Space Station. He’s a rock star! I know I’m not the only one who’s been fascinated by his tweets and videos, sharing scientific information and also his musical talent. He’s sung a song with the Barenaked Ladies, participated in Music Monday with Canadian students, and now THIS. Amazing video and rendition of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. Enjoy. Wishing Commander Hadfield safe journeys home to earth!!

Another option – I used the soda pop tops from the Spring Catalogue, flattened in my Big Shot. I printed out a photo onto paper (I have a laser printer so not sure how well this will work with an inkjet image…), punched it out with my 1″ circle punch, then adhered it into the centre. I punched another hole in the top of the pop top (I used my Crop a Dile which goes through metal like butter!) I coated it with Crystal Effects and let it dry. Another fun and easy quick gift!

You still have time to make these yourself…or another option is to download the “Because I Love You” Digital Swatchbook Template. You can edit it in MDS or photo editing software, print it out and assemble it in time for tomorrow!

I hope that all the Moms out there have a wonderful Mother’s Day!!

Stampin’ Up!’s May set for the 25th Anniversary Best of sets is “Best of Brides and Babies” Click on the image to see the flyer or click HERE to see it in the online store. 

I love how Stampin’ Up! sets the themes according to the month of release.  My friend used the bride and groom image on their wedding invitations so I love seeing it again here.  We embossed the image in silver embossing powder onto metal DVD cases that housed the invites (and a special DVD too!).  Here’s the image of the invite…a few years ago now… Click on the image to get a better view.  In the meantime, I’m off to finalize details for Stampers Club on Monday – if you’re interested in joining us, contact me for more information or check out the details on the Events page!

If you missed it, here's a video of it courtesy of CHCH.

And…the dimensions for the teabag/chocolate/coupon holder:

8" x 8" square of decorative paper. I used Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper.

Score diagonally corner to corner, and then 3/4" on either side of that score. I used the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and the Diagonal Plate for this.

Make a quarter turn with your paper and score at 2-3/4" both sides from the corner (perpendicular to your other score lines).

Fold inward along the 2-3/4" scores, then fold inwards in half along your centered score line, then back along the 3/4" score lines so that you have two pockets and a little indent in the centre. 

Punch a hole in the top (I used the small oval punch), tie with ribbon (I used Victoria crochet trim ribbon) and you're done!

Don't forget if you want the "hands on" experience that you should join me at one of my card making classes!!

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This is a fun card I created using the bundle, plus the Cloudy Day embossing folder. I pulled the colours from the Designer Series Paper – so in this case, Calypso Coral and Pool Party – both of which are now part of the Stampin' Up! core colour families!!

Today is also the last chance to grab the Spring Surprise Bundle AND the This and That Discounted Bundle – so get on it!

So that's one Frugal Friday tip – use one colour and still have a great card…but it's not the tip I am featuring today. I used the coordinating sized scallop circle punches on this card – and the scallop circle behind the "Thank U" image is the same Wild Wasabi cardstock as the backing for the main image area.  THAT'S the Frugal Fridays tip!! See the picture below…

Punch the backing circle from your backing cardstock in an unobtrusive area (i.e. not right at the edge where it might show…). Noone will be the wiser…unless they deconstruct your card like I did to this one (because I forgot to take the photo first LOL), or unless they see this post

Frugal Fridays Tips are a semi regular feature on www.yamstamps.com – designed to help you save some crafting time and money! If you want to "save" some more money…be sure to check out the retiring Stampin' Up! products in my online store – some of which are on sale up to 60% off!!