Archives for October 2012

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Dazzling Dryer Sheet Holiday Sparkle

Put a little "bounce" in your holiday cards! And by Bounce, I mean dryer sheets...really. Re-use and re-cycle right? This card is simply breath-taking in person, and gets more compliments than any other in my displays. Catch my quick video tutorial below to see how to recycle your dryer sheets into something gorgeous.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Foliage Masking Beauty

Check out this beauty with a "faux layer" adding depth and dimension to a simple card. This card was inspired by my friend Lynsay Mahon. Recently, Lynsay and I were challenged to design a "2 layer" swap card for Stampin' Up! Founders Circle. It sounds easy enough to do, but sometimes we think in "layers" (like an onion) and designing a "simple" card was quite the challenge lol. As you can see, simple can be gorgeous! A few more tips included in this video are: shimmer mist spritz (for sparkle and shine) and using the brayer to make a matching envelope.

More fabulous Bootiful Occasions ideas

Sorry if you got a blank post, my original post disappeared. Here are a couple of fun cards made with the rain boot from the Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set that I am giving away this week in my facebook challenge. Share a Holiday themed Stampin Up project here on my facebook page wall and you may be the lucky winner of this great set (a personal fav). How stinkin' cute is this top card that is "raining ribbons"?!?! I love it! These are the 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbons from the new In color collection.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Scarecrow Treat Box

"If I only had a brain...." ~ Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz This scarecrow is so stinkin' cute, he doesn't need the "brains" to look good! Fill him up with goodies and he's a candy treat box that's the perfect gift this Fall / Halloween gift season. Also makes great party favors. Check out today's video tutorial for a quick and fun box made from the Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor box and Top Note dies and a few punches, along with some tips. Inspired by my friend Regina Maginnis, watch the video for a fun story about Regina and the Big Shot she used to make this box.

WIN STAMPS: Free Bootiful Occasions Stamp

A new Facebook Challenge is  here, I'm giving away one of my personal favs...the Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set in Clear mount #126597. All you have to do is sit back, stamp, share and enjoy (and cross your fingers, sprinkle a little fairy dust over your left shoulder while holding your lucky rabbits foot and horseshoe at the same time – kidding…maybe lol). I love hosting this challenge, because I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing all of your creations. It’s inspiring to me, we keep each other motivated. And even if you don’t share, seeing everyone’s projects is a lot of fun.  Here are a couple of fun Halloween cards made with the Bootiful Occasions set

Holiday Framelits fun with Ribbon

At first glance, you may miss the coolest part about this super fun card...the Holiday Framelits shapes (Christmas tree, Candy Cane and Gingerbread man) were all made out of ribbon! Then they were outlined with the White gel pen for a cool effect. The ribbons were attached with our fabric adhesive, then cut. Very fun!!!

Christmas Lodge Tree and Fundraiser Totals

We had an amazing stamping event yesterday to Stamp Out Breast Cancer!! We stamped to raised money and awareness for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! So many of you participated both in attending and donating. Many of you even donated and are using the free tutorial to plan your own events to Stamp Out Breast Cancer...wow!! Our goal was to raise $3,000, and our total as of last night was $3,850!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAMPERS ROCK!!!! I love you all!!

FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Prizes and more

We are gathering last minute preparations for tomorrow's big Stamp Out Breast Cancer event (details below). I'm so excited to be a part of something that does so much good for so many people! So far we've raised $1,800, and our goal is $3,000. 100% is being donated to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! There is still time to join us, or donate and get a free tutorial. If you're on the fence about attending, maybe this incredible PRIZE and RAFFLE list will help you make your decision:

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Watercolor Christmas Tree with Colored Rhinestones

Welcome to today's video, where we ask the question...do naked cards or rhinestones bring our YouTube ratings to Pg-13? Things that make you go - hmmmmm! Today's video technique features watercoloring this gorgeous Christmas tree from the Christmas Lodge stamp set. The real magic is in SU's watercolor paper and the aqua painter, they make all the difference. But wait, the cool techniques don't end there...let me show you a secret on making Stampin' Up! Rhinestone Jewels come in "colors". Now we have a beautiful holiday tree with colored lights. A real WOW this holiday season. Special thanks to Lee conrey for the rhinestone inspiration!

UPDATES: Free Stamp winner and more updates

Congratulations to Vicki Leith who won my Wicked Cool stamp set drawing on Facebook! I will be announcing a new Facebook challenge today, stay tuned for that on my FB page. You can enter simply by sharing ideas. Feeling "Halloweeny" today, sharing this card idea from one of my favorite Halloween sets: Jack of All Trades (#122620 wood, #122622 clear mount). This witches hat reminds me of Harry Potter's "Sorting hat".

VIDEO: Stamping Fails – Bloopers, Blunders & other Silliness Part 1

When rubber stamping goes bad lol...today's video is a compilation of "behind the scenes" funny footage of Tami's Stamping Fails from the past couple of months. Why let all of these golden moments go to waste when you can enjoy my bloopers, blunders and off the wall stamping silliness. By the way , when did the Poppy Parade color retire? ooooops!!!! Come on, I can't be the only one?!?! DISCLAIMER: No demonstrators were injured during the making of these videos...ok, maybe just one. NEW Disclaimer, no video cameras were hurt during the making (and accidental dropping) of these videos.

UPDATE: Breast Cancer Fundraiser – almost halfway

Our annual "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" Fundraiser event is next Saturday and we are almost 1/2 way to our goal!! THANK YOU!! So far, with your help, we have raised over $1,300 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!!! Help us reach our goal of $3,000. Even if you can't physically attend the event, a $20 donation to our Making Strides team gives you a FREE Stamping Tutorial of our projects!! You don't even have to live in the United States to participate...we can hold hands across the world and work together to help the American Cancer Society find a cure.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tealight Easel Christmas Card WOW!

As promised, you can be the giver of the "coolest" Christmas Cards ever this year with this Tealight Easelpop up card. True story, stand this "ubber" cool card up, slide in an LED tea light (no threat of fire here lol) and you have a real WOW! This is the card your friends will put up "front and center" this year. Make your own holiday card fun this year. Check out today's video tutorial to learn how. Inspired by my friends Susan Adams and Janet Baker.

Keep Calm and Carry On

I love that saying "Keep calm and carry on", and I was totally having one of those days yesterday when I accidentally sent an email that I intended to send to my demo group to my entire customer newsletter list! OMG!! I was sooo embarrased, and felt terrible. And I love that you guys all got a chuckle out of it, thanks for the notes, maybe it was fate:) Thank you all for being so understanding. For being so awesome, and understanding with my goof up I have a little present for you regarding that demo email (see below).

SPECIAL: Single Stamps

We're trying out something new! We're excited to offer you and your customers the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.