Archives for November 2012

CARD – Open Sleigh Part II

Dashing thru the snow....for part 2 of my series on the Open Sleigh stamp set. I love the vintage feel of the stamp set. It doesn't take a lot of effort to make something beautiful with it, which is important if you're making a lot of cards.

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NEWS: SU on the Today Show, Free Download & More

Wow today's blog post is full of good stuff! Check out this super cute FREE download in my online store, I LOVE IT! "even naughty people deserve something nice" hehehe. More on this below. Maybe it's wrong of me to combine this with such a "good deed" like donating $300,000 in paper crafting supplies, but that is exactly what is happening this morning. As I type this, Stampin' Up!'s Sara Douglass will be making an appearance on NBC's TODAY Show on November 29 (today) to donate $300,000 in paper crafting supplies to the 19th Annual TODAY Sh ow Holiday Toy & Gift Drive.

VIDEO: Bloopers & Stamp Fails 2012 – Part II The Holiday Edition

Ho-ho-hooooouch - it's the Holiday Edition of my video bloopers and stamp fails! I'm not sure what it says about me that I have another blooper edition so soon, except that I make a LOT of boo-boos. Holiday crafting gone wrong, and oh so funny! In this edition you get to meet my dog, Flash. He's a star, or so he thinks. What rating do "naked rhinestones" bring us too? Or how about the infamous "sticky strip fail?!?!" I'm sure some of you can relate to that one. Hope you enjoy this compilation of silliness and stamping blunders.

CARD: Open Sleigh – Part I

Every time I see the Open Sleigh stamp set, I just want to sing "Dashing through the snow..." lol. And it's such a pretty, classic set. This is a super fun technique using chipboard and the Big Shot impressions folder dies. You can see a video tutorial on this technique here >

CARD: Punch Santa, I mean Santa from Punches

Happy "Black Friday" to all! Black Friday is that crazy day when "some" of us get up at midnight, stand in line in the freezing cold and shop! It's a tradition my mom would say hehehe. Me, I like to sleep in, go to the computer and shop online in my jammies. I know I may miss out on that $10 flat screen tv that my uncle brings home each season, but somehow I survive lol. This card and post goes out to all of my crazy stamping "Santas" who are off enjoying the shopping tradition today. I called him "Punch Santa"...but then after re-reading it sounded a little violent, so I'll change it to "Santa from Punches". Maybe by the end of the day some of you shoppers may prefer the first? hahahaha. I'll post some of his punches and info below.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: No Peeking Gift Card Holder

Today's video tutorial is just the stinkin' cutest gift card holder idea EVER! Check out how cute Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is with his scarf tied over his eyes so he can't "peek". I LOVE IT! It is also a quick and easy gift card holder, and is the size of a standard card, perfect for mailing in the Stampin' Up! medium size envelope. This idea is from my friend Cindy Baughman, from Hawaii (lucky duck).

CARD: Watercolor Winter on vellum

The Watercolor Winter stamp set in the 2012 Holiday Mini catalog is just a stunning set. Everything seems to turn out gorgeous with it. Today's card is no exception. The holly outline image of the set was embossed in gold on vellum card stock. The back of the card stock was color with the coordinating Stampin' Write markers. Then the vellum is layered over very vanilla card stock. The effect is stunning (even more in person). I'll post more product details below.

Big Shot Die Cut Machine Catalog & Video

You know I'm a huge fan of my Big Shot, it's quick, easy and fun to use. Adds that extra touch to your projects, whether your card making, scrapbooking, quilting, etc. Now it's even easier to find Stampin' Up!'s accessories for it. We have created one big PDF with all the current Big Shot products, including the holiday catalog items, together in one place.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Evergreen Shimmer Card

This beautiful card is the design of my friend Selene Kempton. It is one of those cards that make you *gasp* out loud when you see it, which is exactly what I did lol. And she was sweet enough to give one to me. The picture is nice, but doesn't do the sparkle and "wow" factor justice. In person it shines, quite literally. Using the Evergreen stamp set from the 2012 Holiday "not so mini" catalog and some other fun accessories. Check out today's video tutorial to see how to create this shimmery master piece. You can have some fun watching me create a "new technique" when my ink decides to have a mind of it's own lol. Let's just say my version came out slightly different than the original, yet still very cool. This will really impress your loved ones this holiday season when you send it as your Christmas Card.

PROJECT: You mean so much card

I love the sentiment on this card - "You mean so much to so many people" is from the One in a Million stamp set (#126380 wood, #126382 clear mount). This card makes a great Thanksgiving card. It's also a great "thank you" card for many occasions. The fall theme makes it perfect for this time of year, even for birthdays. The "wood" background is created with the Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock, run thru the Woodgrain impressions folder and then sanded. Very, very cool!!!

Holiday Helper – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas

**Special Edition Newsletter**
Tami’s Holiday Helper 2012
12 days of Christmas Project Tutorials
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Holidays. Let’s face it, the holidays seem to appear earlier every year.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have creative ideas delivered to your inbox? The holidays are just around the corner, and I have a wonderful opportunity for you! I am going to be sending out my free 12 Days of Christmas Project Tutorials that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season.

WINNER Announcement & Free Stamps on Facebook

One thing I love about being a demonstrator is sharing the excitement! There is a magic about learning a cool new technique that's both fun and exciting. I also love being inspired by your creations. We are a team, we inspire each other:) That is why I host my Facebook Challenges each month. I love seeing your projects as much as I love sharing them. Congratulations to Mary Bush who just won the Bootiful Occasions stamp set in my Facebook Challenge drawing. New Free Stamp Set: Watercolor Winter stamp set in my latest FB Challenge.

PROJECT: Stylin’ Snowfolk Card

This super cute card comes from the "build your own snowman" stamp set, also knows as Stylin' Snowfolk (126285 wood, 126287 clear mount). I love Mrs. Snowman, or is it Mrs. Snowwoman?? She so adorable with the little hat and rhinestones. A great and fun holiday card.

PROJECT: Happy Hour Holiday fun

Here's a little "outside the box" fun with the Happy Hour stamp set (#126640 wood, #126642 clear mount) from Stampin' Up!. This is so fun, it turns the drink glass into a festive holiday party card with the holly leaf on top. Makes a great Christmas party invitation, or just a fun twist on a holiday card (or festive birthday card).

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Just Believe Santa Card

Some things have to be believed to be seen...Just Believe is just perfect for this Santa Christmas card. We are totally rockin' "outside the box" with this video. Not only did we bring the Just Believe Stamp Set "outside the flower box", but check out Santa's beard made with the Apothecary Accents framelit die! And while I'm on a roll, how about this belt buckle made with the scallop square die. I love finding fun uses for stamp sets and products. This card makes a great card for those with big holiday xmas card lists as it's really quick, easy and super stinkin' cute! It also is fairly flat and is easy to mail. This standard size card fits the SU Medium Whisper White Envelope #107301

PROJECT: Snowman Card & Sale totals

The official totals are in from our Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular - it was nothing short of AMAZING!!! Typically Stampin' Up! sells about 14,000 stamp sets in a day, but on Monday (During the Spooktacular), we sold 193,000! OMG!!! Thank you all for being sooo awesome. This stinkin' cute snowman was created with SU punches. He's a really easy and sweet card for Christmas cards. Create by Sherri Peters.

NEWS: New Paper Trimmer is here! Order yours today

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