Archives for January 2014

CARD: See Ya Later Alligator

see ya later-virginia eldredI'm having a hard time picking a favorite from the new Sale-a-Bration event. They are all awesome! This card was made with the SAB Good as Gold card kit #133512, SAB See Ya Later stamp set (#133533 wood, #133536) & SAB Decorative Dots impressions folder #133520. Created by Virginia Eldred.

SAB = Sale a Bration - Earn a Free Exclusive product with every $50 you spend! Earn unlimited freebies!!!

VIDEO: Peaceful Petals Flower Card

peaceful petals-stampinup-clubA perfect "all occasions" card using the new Peaceful Petals stamp set, great for birthday, congratulations, even Valentine's Day. Lots of fun new goodies from the 2014 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog.This card is such a WOW in person, simply gorgeous.

Some fun techniques on this card are heat embossing (my favorite), markers and shading. If you don't have Stampin' Write markers in these colors, you can also use a blender pen in the ink pads to color the flower. Check out the video below for a quick tutorial.

INSPIRATION SHEET

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Featuring all supplies & measurements for this card pdf

NEW KIT: Hip Hip Horray Card Kit

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HIP HIP HOORAY CARD KIT CONTENTS

  • Cardstock & envelopes for 20 cards
  • Clear stamp block and Stampin Dimensionals
  • Twine & Clips
  • Basic Gray Stampin' Spot (mini ink pad)
  • Three-piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set
  • Adhesive die-cut embellishments
  • Full-color instructional brochure

Click to order >

NEW: Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

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SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE – thru March 31, 2014

Free Gift with each $60 purchase! Only during Sale-A-Bration, Jan 28-March 31. Shop now.

Sale-A-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest sales event and the best time to get your Stampin Up suppllies! From January 28-March 31, there are so many ways for you to get involved whether it's through shopping, hosting a party, or joining Stampin' Up! want it all get $50 FREE when you purchase the Demonstrator Kit for $99 (free shipping) during Sale-a-bration!!

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CARD: Sale a Bration Sneak Peek Petal Parade

petal parade-bj petersSale a Bration is coming!!! I'm so excited. Beginning tomorrow, January 28 - March 31, 2014 - for every $50 you spend, you get a FREE Sale a Bration Gift!! Stay tuned tomorrow for details and start earning great products like the Petal Parade SAB exclusive stamp set used on this card. Created by BJ Peters.

CARD: You Make Me Happy Card

petite petals-bj petersBeautiful card featuring the new Happy Watercolor stamp set and Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog. The crumb cake, coastal cabana and real red color combination is striking and really pulls this card together. the background texture is the new Scallops Created by BJ Peters.

CARD: Monster Hugs Chocolate Valentines Card

monster valentines-stampinupOMG! Super stinkin' cute alert!! My mom get this swap at Leadership last week and I tried so hard to steal it from her lol. It's the Monster Hugs (boy) # Valentines that are on special through January 27, 2014 only. The Monster is layered on a top note.

The candy is "Hershey Simple Pleasures", there may be others that fit perfect too.

CLICK FOR ALL VALENTINE'S SPECIALS >

CARD: Sending Good Thoughts Your Way

perfect pennants-debbie flattumThis is a very striking card from the Perfect Pennants stamp set in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. I love the new Fresh Prints designer paper stack and Retro Fresh designer Washi Tape on this card. Created by Debbie Flattum.

CARD: Love You to the Moon Valentine

love you to the moon-stampinup-kay cogbillLove You to the Moon! It's not only fun to say, it's also a great new stamp set in the Stampin Up 2014 Occasions catalog. I especially love the new "gold collection" on it, Fancy Foil Vellum, Gold Foil sheets and Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape! It also features the Banner Framelits for the Big Shot. All combined for a very cool Valentine's Day card. Created by Kay Cogbill.

CARD: Lovely as a Tree Dryer Sheet Beauty and Video

lovely as a tree-stampinup-stampwithtamiThe "dryer sheet" technique is one of my most popular videos ever (click here or scroll below). It is so easy and beautiful, I used it again to create this swap card for Stampin' Up Leadership in Houston a couple of weeks ago.

Along with the dryer sheet technique, I used the Woodgrain impressions folder for the background and rubbed white craft ink over the top "direct to paper".

CARD: Happy Watercolor Wonder

happy watercolor-seogansookFabulous card created with new brand new products in the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog. the background is from the Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, the "thinking of you" words are from the Peaceful Petals stamp set and it is layered on Happy Watercolor stamp set. Simple and beautiful. Created by Seongsook Duncan.

VIDEO: Valentine’s Day Hearts Card from Countless Sayings

countless sayings-gold heartsEat your heart out with today's Valentine's Day card video. Very cool card created using one of Stampin Up's new photopolymer "clear" stamp sets called Countless Sayings II. I had some fun trying to pronounce that word - photopolymer lol. The Heart Framelit dies create this heart "pop" effect, and the new Gold Foil Vellum finishes the card off with a WOW.

Click here to learn more about our photopolymer collection >

MDS Downloads: Newest Downloads thru January 14

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Stampin Up Leadership Event Recap and Videos

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Last week I was blessed to be able to attend Stampin Up's annual Leadership event that took place in Houston, TX. What an amazing time. It was so amazing to have Shelli Gardner (CEO and Co-Founder) with us after her horrible accident last year. She received a standing ovation!

That kicked the event off with a bang. Right off, they played a highlights video and interview from my trip to the Home Office in Riverton, UT in November when I hit the Million Dollar sales (See below). My Mom had gone with me on the trip, and neither of us had seen the video, it was very emotional and we were both bawling. Then Shelli called me up on stage, OMG! I was so unprepared for that, here I am crying, and I had brought an outfit thinking they would do this later in the event (not the first day) I was wearing jeans and everything.

That night was the annual Stampin Up Manager's Reception at the Houston Aquarium! It was one of the best ever! We pet and fed stingrays, ate lots, and rode rides. My show fell off on the ride that shoots you up in the sky, then drops you (dang it!). There some amazing fish tanks there, and this one particular Goliath Grouper fish and I were taking a selfie when we were "photobombed" by a tank diver...intentionally!! Funniest picture EVER! The best part was the tank diver giving me the Robert Dinero "I'm watching you" fingers to the eyes sign from the tank after hahaha.

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The best part of the trip was spending time with my Stamp It group of friends. We are spread all over the country, and talk on Facebook daily, but stampin events are often the only time we get to see each other and hang out. We had so much fun! Another highlight was having dinner with Shelli & Sterling, Rich Jutkins, Chad Richards, Pam Morgan, Dave Baugh and my mom. My mom and Shelli split a meal, they are BFFs now, in fact I'm pretty sure Shelli adopted my mom and is now my big sister hahaha. Good times!

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There were so many fun times. You can view all of my pictures and stories here on FB in my Leadership album >

So excited this HUGE basket of goodies has arrived at my house (in 2 huge boxes) and I can't wait to open it all. - Stampin Up gave me the entire Occasions catalog for achieving a Million Dollars in sales...WOWOWOW!! Of course I had bought a bunch of things from that catalog because it is AWESOME and I didn't know, so now I have duplicates...what to do, what to do...I think I am going to spread the love and give a lot of these duplicate goodies away to my Demonstrator Group as incentives (stay tuned for more gang)!!

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Want to join the fun? Here are some more exciting announcements that were made:

  • Stampin Ups Annual Convention 2014- July 17-19. In Salt Lake City - come for FREE
    HUGE NEWS!!! Join Stampin up now and attend FREE!!!! And if you've joined July 1, 2013 thru now. Attend for free!! Who's coming with me?!?!
  • Stampin University - training, videos and more for new demonstrators
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  • Click here for more details on joining Stampin Up and my group >

 

TAMI'S MILLION DOLLAR TRIP VIDEO AND INTERVIEW

 

STAMPIN' UP MANAGERS RECEPTION HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

SPECIAL: FREE Set of Markers when you join Paper Pumpkin

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Start the new year off with a monthly creative escape delivered right to your door. Sign up for a Paper Pumpkin membership by February 10, and you’ll get a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers!

I got to see the upcoming Paper Pumpkins at Stampin' Up!'s Leadership last week and they are impressive!!! I'm really excited.

To learn more about this colorful limited-time offer, or click here to get started today.

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CARD: Peachy Keen Camera fun

peachy keen-diane dimichI am in love with this new Peachy Keen stamp and framelit bundle. It's so fun! The camera is just the cutest, and I love the framelit that makes the "polaroid picture" shape! This card features the stamps, framelits and new Retro Fresh Washi Tape all from the new Occasions Catalog. Designed by Diane Dimich.

CARD: Another Great Year Birthday

another great year-teresa howeThis is a great birthday card featuring the brand new "Another Great Year" stamp set in the new 2014 Stampin Up Occasions catalog. the stamp was colored with stampin write markers for multi-colored effect. The little hanging banners are from the new Banner Framelit dies and Kaleidoscope Designer Paper. Created by Teresa Howe.

CARD: Starburst Sayings Stamp Set

starburst sayings-patty chanailHere's a fun card from the new Starburst Sayings stamp set and framelits in the new 2014 #stampinup Occasions Catalog. Did you know you can purchase these together in a bundle and save 15%? Love it! I also love the new Fringe scissors. The background texture is called Decorative Dots and it’s a brand new Impressions Folder that will be coming out for Sale-a-bration which begins January 28, 2013. You can earn it free! This card was designed by Patty Chenail.

CARD: Thank You from Petite Petals Stamp Set

petite petals-connie heiseyBeautiful thank you card from the new Petite Petals stamp set and coordinating punch in the Occasions catalog, the "Thank you so much" is from the Lots of Thanks stamp set. Super cool Starburst framelits die is layered around the 2-1/2" Circle punch for the greeting. The designer paper is new also, called Retro Fresh. The colors are wonderful together. Created by Connie Heisey.

CARD: Beautiful flowers from People Like You

people like you-siara acdalI am in love with this single stamp from the new Stampin Up 2014 Occasions Catalog called "People Like You". It's so pretty every way you use it. Here Siara Acdal colored the stamp with stampin write markers. The bottom accent is from the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, very cool.

CARD: Thinking of You from Blessed Easter

blessed easter-linda bauwinHere's a beautiful "outside the box" card from the new Blessed Easter stamp in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. Instead of Easter, my friend Linda Bauwin made this as a sympathy card. I love the colors and cool look she gave it with the stampin write markers.

As this posts, my mom and I are on our way to Houston, TX to meet up with a bunch of our demonstrator group and friends for Stampin' Up's Annual Leadership Event! We are sooooo excited! I will be posting updates from Leadership on my Facebook Page >

Video: New Tag Topper Punches

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Learn how to make tags of any length with just one punch. Most tag punches punch out the entire tag, so you're limited to one size. Now there's a tool that punches out just the top of a tag so you can choose how long you want your tag to be. It also punches out the hole for a tassel or thread so you don't have to do it separately.

TAG TOPPER PUNCHES

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

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$22.95

Punched image width: 2"

Angled Tag Topper Punch

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CARD: Giggle Greetings Tail Chasing Dog

giggle greetings-stampinup-stampwithtamiThis stamp set totally cracks me up, it's so funny! I love this doggy chasing his tail and it says "You did it! now go chase your dream...or your tail or whatever ..." hahaha! I made this with some friends last weekend. Colored the dog with daffodil delight, pumpkin pie and early espresso stampin write markers.

The textured background is called "Decorative Dots" #133520 a "sneak peek" of an upcoming Impressions Folder that you will be able to earn free during Stampin' Up!'s Sale a Bration which begins January 26. As demonstrators we get to earn SAB products early...score! Just one more reason I love being a demonstrator.

VIDEO: Someone Special Valentines Day Candy Bar

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Happy New Years Day! Ringing in 2014 with a candy bar for that someone special. I love candy bar gifts, you can give them alone, or turn that gift card gift into something special when you attach it to the back. I made these with full size Hershey bar (shown with a Symphony bar with almonds). Any candy bar will work, in the video I'll show you how to figure out what size to cut your card stock. The designer paper is from Stampin up's Modern Medley and the tag is from the Chalk Talk framelit and stamp set.