Archives for January 2010

Tote-ally Tess loves stamps!

totally-tessI love the new Tote-all Tess stamp set (117076) that just came out in the new Occasions Mini Catalog, why because I can relate to her. She's just "stinkin' cute" with her apron, stamps, scissors, etc. And of course the "I {heart} stamps"...you can't help but smile when you use it. Here are some great samples of Tess in action. To the left, this card was created by Christie Daugherty. I love the way Tess is holding a stamp, soooo stinkin' cute! The black is textured with the big shot, and the patterned paper is a hybrid from the My Digital Studio...

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Lattice background & Watercoloring

Join me for today’s video and learn how to create this beautiful lattice textured background, along with some watercoloing tips using aqua painters, ink pad refills and Stampin’ Up’s watercolor paper.  This stamp set is brand new called  From the Garden stamp set from the new Stampin Up 2010 Occasions… Read More

Beautiful Vintage Vogue ideas

Vintage Vogue  (117690) found on page 26 of the 2010 Stampin Up Occasions Mini Catalog is a gorgeous stamp set, so many beautiful ideas. Here are a couple from some friends. The card to the right was created by Kimberly VanDeipen, using soft suede and crushed curry, coupled with corduroy… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Vintage Vogue Accordian Fold

Join me today for this gorgeous accordian fold, flip out card. Using thebrand new  Vintage Vogue stamp set (in clear mount) from the new Stampin Up 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog. Other great techniques demonstrated are masking to show dimension on a single layer, as well as using microbeads and grommets.… Read More

FREE STAMPS – It’s Sale a Bration time!

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It's Sale-A-Bration time and Stampin' Up!, and free product is what it's all about! Click to view catalog >

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come. Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Cosmic Dust Extreme Skateboard

2010-01-cosmic-dust-tami-whiteIt takes a brave gal to combine skateboarding and vellum, and pull it off! I'll call this the Cosmic Dust Silouhette technique, spotlighting the cool dude on the skateboard. This one is sure to make your boys (and men) stop say "awesome". The Extreme Skateboard is a stand alone stamp, and part of a series of Extreme sports (dirt bike, Guiter, Snowboard & Surfboard). These stamps are available for purchase AND you can earn them free thru March 30 during Sale A Bration.

SNEAK PEEK VIDEO: Occasions Mini Toys

2010-01-01-sneak-peek-toys32010-01-01-sneak-peek-toys22010-01-01-sneak-peek-toys1Let's ring in 2010 with noise and toys! Ok, maybe your head hurts from too much noise last night, so maybe we'll just stick to the "toys" today. And by toys, I mean stampin' accessories - brads, buttons, satin ribbon, and a new Country Living kit to name a few. This episode is my last installment on my 4 part “Sneak Peek” series of video tour of new products coming your way January 5...hope you've had fun coming on "tour" with me.