Archives for June 2013

CARD: Perfect Blend Coffee Cup Card

June 30, 2013 by Tami White

Today's super cute coffee cup "to go" card is brought to you by guest blogger, Liz Miller from Stampin with Liz. I LOVE this stamp set and I don't even drink coffee lol, it reminds me of Starbucks. I'm also in love with the yummy new In colors: Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe.

" I am in love with this new stamp set as I love my morning cup of coffee and knew it would be one of the first stamp sets that I purchased! Don’t you like that ruffle ribbon? This stuff is the best!
~ Liz Miller "

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CARD: Sketched Birthday Card

June 29, 2013 by Tami White

Today's super sweet birthday card comes from my friend Liz Miller (Stampin with Liz). You may remember the story I told in the sketched birthday "joy fold" card about how Liz and I won this stamp set back in January at a Stampin Up event. Because it hadn't been released yet, we couldn't show the stamp set so there is a fun picture of us in the video trying to show and hide our winnings at the same time lol. I'll post a link below.

Link to the Sketched Birthday Joy fold card & Video:

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WINNER: Banner Greetings Stamp Set Drawing

June 28, 2013 by Tami White

Congratulations to PJ, who won my Free Banner Greetings stamp set (details here) for posting her fav colors on my Google Plus page. And I especially love that her last name begins with a B...so it PBJ WON!!! hahaha

You gals came up with some fantastic color combos in the poll that I can't wait to try! I love reading that many of you were already testing some of the suggestions out.

There are still chances to win free stamps in both my Mystery Hostess Code: #UXNMN2KW drawing & Double Frequent Buyer Points specials. Both end Sunday, June 30!

Be sure to follow me on Google+ for more give-aways!

Filed Under: STAMPIN' NEWS

Holiday Carry Over Products still available!

June 28, 2013 by Tami White

Wondering where all the holiday stamps are in the new catalog? Never fear!

Although we have a fantastic holiday catalog on its way in August, we also have a selection of Christmas and Hanukkah favorites from last year's autumn/winter catalog that are still available! These include the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and the coordinating Framelits Dies (which were mistakenly added to the Retired List, but are still available).

Click here to download the pdf catalog insert.

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PAPER PUMPKIN: Video of the June kit in action

June 27, 2013 by Tami White

Have I mentioned how much I love getting my Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail each month?? Probably every time it comes in!

This video shows the contents of the June kit and how to put it together. If you're not familiar with Paper Pumpkin kits yet, see just how easy it is to enjoy a creativity escape each month.

Check it out:

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ONLINE CLASS: What to Washi Tape Class and Bundle

June 27, 2013 by Tami White

Our next online class--What to Washi--is now available. Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there. Originating in Japan, Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful look to any project. What to Washi explores a myriad of Washi options and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures.

Divided into seven PDF documents, this class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects.

Available in 2 options:

#134743 What to Washi Bundle - Product and Online class $36.95
#134742 What to Washi Online class online $14.95
Washi Class Flyer pdf

Both include:
* 7 PDF Documents
* 2 Instructional Videos
* Written Instructions
* Step by step photos
* Supply Lists
* and more

The Bundle also includes:

* 4 pkgs of Washi Tape (3 rolls per pkg)
* 20 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

The following topics are covered in the class:
* The Washi Basics
* The Next Step
* Washi-Above and Beyond
* Sharing Washi with Others
* Memory Keeping
* Storage
Only the Beginning. . .

Filed Under: STAMPIN' KITS, STAMPIN' NEWS

VIDEO: Flower Shop Fun

June 26, 2013 by Tami White

Having some fun in the new Stampin' Up catalog with today's video! The Flower Shop bundle (stamp set and punch), Yippe Skippe stamp set ... which is soooo fun to say!!! Plus Soho Subway designer series paper (uber cool) and Artisan Punch. Along with some Dazzling Details glitter pen and more. You gals came up with some awesome color combos in my Google+ poll this week, this color combination is one of my favorites: Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar and Very Vanilla. Quick, easy and FABULOUS!

Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO

MDS: My Digital Studio-Your Final Destination for All Things Digital!

June 26, 2013 by Tami White

Call it a case of wanderlust-this week our downloads are all about travel! Host an epic aviation-themed party with the Ready for Departure Ensemble. Remind your customers that ensembles are the perfect party solution because they include items like invitations, framable décor, cupcake toppers, banners, bottle wraps, food flags, signs, thank you cards, and more! The Ready for Departure Ensemble has an extra surprise-a paper airplane template!

Use the Get Going July Kit to document your exotic travels to far off places or create a travel bucket list of places you'd like to see. Don't forget the FREE coordinating wallpaper for your computer's desktop. Check out these downloads and more! (PDF)

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Believe in Yourself – Help Sydney Call stop Bullying

June 25, 2013 by Tami White

This card is dedicate to my friend, Sydney Call. Sydney is a first grader, who started out this past school year full of enthusiasm, which quickly turned to anxiety brought on by classmates who began bullying her.

So what did this precious little first grader do? She wrote a song about it!

Sydney's song is called "Believe in Yourself", and Sydney and her family (parents and siblings) played it at their elementary school variety show. After the performance, one of the girls who had bullied Sydney approached her and promised to be nicer, saying "I don't want to be in any more songs!".

The Call Family, has begun their own band - Calling Out, you can read more here on their blog > Here is a AWESOME video Sydney and her family put together using their variety show performance and more! The kids are really excited to watch the view count go up.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF VIDEO

ABOUT THE CARD

"Each one of us is God's special work of art" fitting isn't it? The card was created with the Blooming with Kindness & Trust God stamp sets. The flower was stamped using the "Rock and Roll Technique" = stamp the image in Daffodil Delight, the roll the edges of the stamp in Cajun Craze.

Filed Under: PERSONAL STORIES (NSR)

CARD: Thank you from Everything Eleanor

June 22, 2013 by Tami White

Quick and cool cards are my favorites! I love beautiful, intricate cards as well. But too often when I'm card making my time is limited, and that's when I appreciate simple beauties like this from the Everything Eleanor stamp set. Designed by Christina Crawford, this is the perfect "all occasion" card. Simply swap out the "thank you" for one of the other greetings in the Perfectly Penned stamp set for a different occasion.

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CARD: Washi Tape Background

June 21, 2013 by Tami White

Before the new catalog came out, I posted a poll on my Facebook page asking what you would new innovative/trendy products you'd like to see Stampin Up carry. One of the most popular answers: Washi Tape!

I have to admit, at first I was stumped. I hadn't heard of Washi Tape yet. What rock was I under? LOL! Cool stuff, and I see why y'all wanted it so bad. Today's card is from guest blogger, Linda Cullen. You can view her post (including the supply list) here> Linda writes:

How fun it this card? It screams summer. I was insprired by a card by Amy O'Neill. I just love the use of Washi Tape as a background element. This is one of the card we made at Club/Class this past Wednesday night.

How do you like my tag? I'm still missing the Two Tages die, and I haven't got my hands on the Chalk Talk Tags Framelits yet, so I had to dig through my supplies for a stand in. This is the largest die from the Apothecary Accents die. We just cut the end off. Super Cute!!

Hope you enjoy this fun card! Happy Stampin'.

~ Linda Cullen

Crafty Stampin'

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VIDEO: Box Topper from catalog – includes tutorial and supplies

June 20, 2013 by Tami White

In today’s video, Brian Pilling is going to demonstrate how to create the cute gift box topper featured on page 15 of our 2013-2014 Stampin Up annual catalog. This would be a great way to dress any gift and make it even more special. See supply list, video and instructions… Read More

Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Big Shot, VIDEOS > Cool Techniques, VIDEOS > Punches

WIN!! July’s New Give-away & June Winner Drawn

June 19, 2013 by Tami White

Congratulations to:
Catherine won my June Comment Craze Give-away. Thank you to everyone for playing. Click the video below for the “cyber drawing” live as it happened.

Want a chance to win? There is no purchase necessary, to enter, simply leave a comment on any blog posting on my blog: www.stampwithtami.com/blog

JULY'S GIVE-AWAY PRIZES:

126777 Rain or Shine Clear Mount stamp set (retired)
127901 Toxic Treats Clear Mount stamp set (retired)
120907 Decorative Label Punch
130153 Tag a Bag - Accessory Kit new
131370 Tag a Bag - Gift Bags new
131296 Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock new
(not shown) I will include Hand-stamped Cards

DETAILS:

Leave a comment on any of my blog posts May 15 – June 15, 2013
Winner drawn via random.org on June 16 or 17 and announced at www.stampwithtami.com & facebook.com/stampwithtami1
Better your chances of winning by leaving more comments on different postsI will ship free within the US (you may enter if you live outside the US, however if you win you’d need to pay postage for your goodies)
- Note: Up to 3 comments per person, per blog post will be counted

GIVE-AWAY VIDEO

Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Give Aways

NEW BLOG DESIGN! Celebrate with me

June 18, 2013 by Tami White

I'm so stinkin' excited to FINALLY unveil my new and improved blog design!! It's time to celebrate!!

As many of you may know, I'm a former website developer (by trade). I designed stampwithtami.com, and many other websites and blogs over the past 14 years. It has been the hardest thing for me to hire someone to do my new site for me, but I finally gave in. Updating the blog has been on my "to do" list for 2 years now, and it wasn't getting done. Like an old house that you keep adding additions on, my site was an "old" platform that I was adding "additions" on to and it needed a complete overhaul from scratch!

It's a big site, therefore it was a big job and we ran into lots of snags and "fun" challenges along the way. If you've been following me on Facebook you know it was originally scheduled to be rolled out with the new catalog release, but at the last minute testing we found we needed to change a few things.

Special thanks to Susan at Oh, Hello Designs, for all of her hard work through this process.Yep, her company name even matches a Stampin Up stamp set ... totally be coincidence.

OUT WITH THE OLD: Gone is the old picture of me and the life sized stampin' around wheel! I will miss it. This photo was not photoshoped BTW, that was a real wheel prop SU used to bring on cruises and let us take pictures with. Gone are also all of the errors and outdated code. I've had this site for almost 10 years, the internet was just a baby when stampwithtami.com was born - things get outdated quickly around here on the world wide web lol.

IN WITH THE NEW: The new site is totally built to be"user friendly" and functional. My goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to find ideas and inspiration, without getting lost in "clicks" and having to "back button" out lol.

Here are just some of the functions

Enhanced Search feature - making it easier for you to find what you are looking for on the site
Menus are now uniform across the entire site
Home page is now a Dashboard View of What's New across all of my sites (my blog, Facebook, Twitter, Google*, etc)
Videos are even easier to find
Mobile friendly design works great on your phones and tablets
the list goes on...

BEAR WITH ME: The next few days we'll be tweaking a few things here and there.

CELEBRATE WITH ME!
I would love to hear your feedback, and I will be rewarding you with a few bonuses over the next few days!! Stay tuned.

Filed Under: PERSONAL STORIES (NSR), STAMPIN' NEWS

MDS DOWNLOADS: Romance, Mom-nesia and more

June 18, 2013 by Tami White

A Little (Digital) Something for Everyone

June 18, 2013

An exciting variety of new downloads just released this week. (PDF)

Do you have kids? With just a few clicks, you can keep the little ones busy all summer long with the Chores & More template. Or, they can capture all those memories with the Memory Milestones Photobook before "momnesia" gets the best of you.
Do you love traditional product? A great way to jump into digital is with a stamp brush set from the catalog like the new Lovely Romance Stamp Brush Set. Remind them that just like the traditional counterpart, it coordinates with the Chalk Talk Framelits Dies.
Are you a creative genius? See how easy it is to recolor elements in MDS like the Everybody's Business Designer Series Paper. We included 12 grayscale patterns just for that reason!

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CONTEST: Design the next Stampin Up Stamp Set

June 18, 2013 by Tami White

Stamp Set Design Challenge!

Stampin' Up has created a way for you to help us design and choose new stamp sets—In with You (beta program). The In with You program is currently open to anyone in the United States and Canada, including District of Columbia, APO/FPO, and Puerto Rico, but not Québec. So spread the word!

Once you join our In with You online community, you can submit your original artwork for stamp set challenges, vote and comment on other people’s submissions, earn badges, and interact with others in the community. We will produce and sell one or more stamp sets from among the top-voted submissions in each challenge. Plus there are fabulous prizes for top designs.

Here’s the scoop on the first challenge:

Contest dates: June 17–July 15, 2013

Submit ideas early so you have plenty of time to gather support for your work (you know—get your friends to vote for your design).

Contest theme: Monsters, Zombies, Creatures with Horns

They say, “Be careful what you ask for.” We say, “Whatevs!” We’re looking for the best monster images for cards, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. Show us your best hair-raising, spine-chilling, terrifying creatures. Or maybe you’re more comfortable with monsters and creatures in the cute category. We like those too! So muster your courage and submit five to ten images of your original artwork.

Prizes*:
1^st place: $200 US/$200 CAN
2^nd place: $150 US/$150 CAN
3^rd place: $100 US/$100 CAN

*Winners determined by number of votes.

Your images may be our next great stamp set! We can’t wait to see your designs! Spread the word to everyone you know using this flyer.

For more information, submission guidelines, terms and conditions, and to participate, go to http://inwithyou.ideascale.com.

Filed Under: STAMPIN' NEWS

CARD: Blooming with Kindness beauty

June 17, 2013 by Tami White

Today's guest blogger is Mary Bush from Stampin' in the Sand:

Today's card is my version of one I found online.

I love the Blooming with Kindness stamp set!

It is one of my favorites!

I paired it with the Sweet Essentials greeting stamp set

currently 25% off until June 30th!!!

~ Mary

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PROJECTS: Punch Art and Stick Puppets

June 17, 2013 by Tami White

Check out these stinkin' cute ideas from Cindy (Stampin' Up!) :

Need something to keep the kids busy on a rainy day? Get out your Stampin’ Up! craft supplies and tools and help them create their own stick puppets! ( I covered my wood craft sticks with Designer Series Paper for a little extra color.)

These puppets were a snap to put together, and were so much fun to make. They would also be perfect package decorations or party favors.

Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writer

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VIDEO: Rev It Up Race Car Card

June 13, 2013 by Tami White

Whether you are a race car fan, Nascar, or just looking for some fun, you'll love today's video. Great for the guys/boys in your life, always looking for fun masculine "man-cards" and this is perfect. Also great for upcoming Father's Day this weekend.

Of course, being a motorcycle rider, the Rev Up the Fun stamp set was bond to be first on my list of new sets in the 2013-14 Stampin Up catalog. Funny that the first card I made with it is the race car, not the bike hehehe. In the video I'll show you how to create the look of "burning rubber" motion. I'll also using the brand new Magnetic Platform for the Sizzix Big Shot, which y'all voted most popular new item in my recent Facebook / Google+ Poll,

Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Big Shot, VIDEOS > Cool Techniques

CARD: Flower Shop fun

June 12, 2013 by Tami White

Yeah for new catalog fun!!! This beautiful card was created by Brenda Rivera. Brenda is a demo in my Stamp It group. I love the brushed gold / vanilla look, so elegant and classy. The new Flower Shop stamp set coordinates perfectly with the new Pansy flower Punch making this very easy to create. Brenda partially embossed the background layer with the new Beautifully Baroque impressions folder, then tore a slit to layer the main panel in. This creates a SUPER cool look!

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FAQ: New Catalog Questions like – Where’s Christmas…and more

June 12, 2013 by Tami White

Hope you've been enjoying the fabulous new Stampin Up catalog. I've had a few questions come up often, I'm sure many more of you were wondering these same things. So I thought some FAQ's would be helpful:

Where's Christmas?
- Since it's only June, there's probably a few of us who haven't noticed the absence of all of the Holidays in the new Big Annual catalog. However, some of you are "on the ball" planners and immediately missed them. Fear not, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas / Hanuka are very much alive and have their very own publication coming out soon called the Holiday Catalog!
- Holiday Catalog - formerly known as Holiday or Occasions Mini Catalog
When is the Holiday Catalog released?
- Demonstrators - August 1 - click to learn more about joining Stampin Up
  - Demonstrators can preview it now, and all I can saw is WOW!!
- Customers - September 1
World Map Stamp - when can we get it?
- Many of you have listed the World Map background stamp as a "must have" in your wish list. It is currently being revised and will be available soon. I will post when it's available.
How do I purchase a Catalog?
- You may purchase, or add a new catalog to your order by clicking here.
- Free Catalogs - members of my stamp clubs get Free Catalogs whenever a new publication is released. Membership has it's privileges, that is one of the many.
Is there a Supply List for the new catalog?
- Click here for Stampin' Supplies
Where is MDS - My Digital Studio content in the new catalog?
- You may have noticed that there aren't any My Digital Studio discs in the catalog. We have found that the best way to feature digital content is through our digital venues. We will continue to offer exclusive hostess and catalog content in digital form (just not on discs).
Where do I find your current specials?
- All of my current specials, including Stampin up promotions, can be found on my Specials page (click here or the button at the top of the page). They are also listed at the bottom of every post.
How can I stay notified of all current updates and specials as they come out?
- Simply join my email newsletter list and/or my daily blog updates (via Feedburner). You can also follow me on Facebook for up to the minute updates (and double the ideas).

Catalog corrections

Let's face it, mistakes happen in life. As perfect as our beautiful catalog is, it has a few flaws found after print.

Page	Item	Description
145	131183	The Neutrals Collection of Classic Stampin' Pads incorrectly identifies the item number as 131182; the correct item number is 131183. The price is incorrectly identified as $49.95. The correct price is $39.95.
145	131168	The Neutrals Collection of Classic Stampin' Ink Refills incorrectly identifies the item number as 131162; the correct item number is 131168. The price is incorrectly identified as $24.95. The correct price is $19.95.
188	126999	The Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L Die measures 3-1/8" in diameter, not 1-3/8".
188	118138	The Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die measures 1-7/8" x 1-5/16", not 1-1/8" x 1-5/16".
206	130568 and 130565	The stamp index indicates that the ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers and ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers Sets are wood-mount sets; both these sets are only available in clear-mount (as correctly indicated on the catalog product page, p. 131).

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SPECIAL: Mystery Hostess Code UXNMN2KW thru June 30

June 11, 2013 by Tami White

Enter to win $30 in FREE STAMPS at the same time! Now that's an offer no one can refuse lol. There may be multiple winners (depending on how many orders are placed using the code), so your chances are higher!

TO ENTER MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING:

Step 1: Place an order in my Online Store (min $25)
now thru June 30, 2013
Step 2: ENTER HOSTESS CODE: UXNMN2KW
in the shopping cart at check out - see below for example

REMINDERS:

EVERYTHING in my Online Store Qualifies
Free Tutorial: with $50 min. online order.

Frequent Buyer Points: Earn 1 FBP w/ every $25 in orders, collect for Free Stamps NOTE: ORDERS OVER $150 - DO NOT ENTER CODE You will automatically get Stampin' Rewards - $25 Free (and up) with orders over $150

MYSTERY HOSTESS DETAILS

Winner Drawn:
- Drawn on July 1, Via Random.org. Announced here my blog and Facebook page
- Each $25 order placed in my online store using the Hostess Code will be automatically counted in the drawing.
- For each $30 in Free Stampin' Rewards accumulated, I will draw a winner.
  - There may be multiple winners, making your chances of winning higher!

IMPORTANT DON'T PLACE ORDER WITHOUT CODE:
It can NOT be added later. If you have forgotten to use the code and placed your order, the only way to enter at this point would be to place another order.

REMINDER: Orders over $150 should not use the hostess code
This wayyou can be your own hostess...no need to await the drawing for free stamps. Take advantage of your own freebies with your order.

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WINNERS: June 10 “Mystery Hostess” Drawing for Free Stamps

June 11, 2013 by Tami White

Congratulations to all of the June 10 Mystery Hostess drawing!!! Everyone who used the Hostess code #PH34HGQU was entered into the drawing (min $25 order) and each order accumulated towards these Hostess Rewards.

We have FOUR winners of $30 FREE EACH!!!! WOW!!!

I entered the entire list of names into the Random.org List Randomizer today and above is the 4 Winners it chose!!!! Congrats to all who won the drawing and to ALL who were entered. Everyone was a winner – even if your name wasn’t chosen, everyone who was entered earned at least 1 Frequent Buyer Point & many also earned a Free Tutorial!! Sweet!

Stay tuned for a new Hostess code coming out today!

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MDS DOWNLOADS: Hash it out Greetings and more

June 11, 2013 by Tami White

My Digital Studio this week:

Reminder 15% Sale ends June 15 (Saturday): to get downloads and print products for 25% off before the sale ends June 15.
Enter the current challenge.
Send a friend a sassy card with the Hash it Out Greeting Card Templates and check out the other new downloads. (PDF)
Get the FREE June wallpaper and share it on Facebook.
Did we already mention our awesome sale that ends this Saturday?

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INSERTS: Switching to new Wood Mount Cases

June 9, 2013 by Tami White

Are you loving our new Wood Mount stamp cases? Wanting to change your old cases over to the new so they can "play nicely" on the shelf?

Visit pages 196 - 197 of the 2013-14 Stampin' Up Catalog for the Stamp Cases & Accessories, or click here to view in my online store.

ABOUT THE NEW CASES
These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.

All wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging and empty cases are now available. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes! There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets.

MORE IDEAS FOR WOOD STAMP CASES

More than just stamps, check out this video for more great storage ideas using our new Wood Mount Stamp set cases, such as:
Ink Pad storage, Stampin' Write marker, Punch and Adhesive storage..and even a case to keep your sandwich from getting smooshed in the lunch bag lol.

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