Sunday, June 1 is the very, very last day to get products from the Occasions catalog like this gorgeous watercolored "Peaceful Petals" stamp set. This is another awesome installment to my "Cruise Swap Series". This one is the from UK's Kim Gavarra.
Check out a couple of my videos on how to use ink pad refills and aqua painters to watercolor: Click hereArchives for May 2014
CARD: Peaceful Petals meets Label Love
May 31, 2014 by
Sunday, June 1 is the very, very last day to get products from the Occasions catalog like this gorgeous watercolored "Peaceful Petals" stamp set. This is another awesome installment to my "Cruise Swap Series". This one is the from UK's Kim Gavarra.
Check out a couple of my videos on how to use ink pad refills and aqua painters to watercolor: Click hereCARD: Blessed Flowers for a Friend
May 30, 2014 by
I'm starting a series of posts of beautiful card swaps from the Stampin Up cruise earlier this month. I'm starting with this beautiful card by Sandi MacIver because the Easter Blessings stamp set she used is only going to be available for 2 more days. It's in the Occasions catalog that ends June 1, and the products in it will be discontinued.CARDS: A couple of Perfect Blends
May 26, 2014 by
Here are a couple of fun cards from the Perfect Blend stamp set. The set I loving refer to as the "Starbucks" Coffee cup set lol. These ares are from my friends Dawn Gutro and Charlene Luks. I will post supplies below.CARD: “For You” from Chalk Talk
May 25, 2014 by
Simply beauty from the timeless Chalk Talk stamp set. This has a classic feel. The card itself is very versatile, can be used for many occasions: birthday, sympathy, thank you, congratulations, retirement, graduation...and the list goes on.CARD: Pssst…Petite Petals are Pretty
May 24, 2014 by
Who would've thought putting artichoke and strawberries together would turn out so wonderful? Of course I mean Stampin Up colors silly, not the foods...ewwwww! The colors on this picture are a little dark to me, but in person very pretty. I love the "psssst..." from the Happy Watercolor stamp set in the Occasions catalog (that ends June 1). Created by Jeanne Nielsen.CARD: Age Doesn’t Count
May 23, 2014 by
I just love me some "Giggle Greetings" stamp set fun. "Age is something that doesn't count unless you're a cheese" hahaha! Too funny. This is so "stinkin cute" ... get it? "stinky" - ba dump bump. From my friend Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher. I am especially loving the background where she punched out circles and sponged them to look like cheese.CARD: Stella’s Swallowtail WOW
May 22, 2014 by
Can you say WOW? This card sure brings out beauty. It's the Swallowtail butterfly stamp, inked in crushed curry, then roll the edges in pumpkin pie and real red using the "rock and roll" technique. Apply a little Dazzling Diamonds glitter (yes it's coming back in the new catalog...wahooooo!!!) and you have a most amazing effect.
Created by my friend Stella MacKay for her swap on the SU Western Caribbean cruise last week.SALE: Stampin Up Retirement List Blow Out
May 21, 2014 by
RETIREMENT LIST BLOW OUT - just announced!
Here's the news as I have it, this could begin as early as midnight tonight (CT) and rumor has it some of the Retiring Stamps that have "sold out" will be back "while supplies last"...meaning they will sell out just as fast as they did last month (some in only hours!!!!): Get excited! Stampin Up will be offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products. This will be live on May 22, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good! This sale is online online, click here for my online store >ONLINE ORDERS MAY COMBINE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALS:
- Retiring Stamps - June 4 or while supplies
- Retiring Accessories - June 4 or while supplies
- Clearance Rack Items
- Weekly Specials
- Occasions Catalog - ends June 1
- New Products
- Project Life products (available May 1)
- Receive Frequent Buyer Points
- Earn Free Tutorials
- Everything in my Online Store
VIDEO: Everything Eleanor WOW Card
May 21, 2014 by
This card is such a WOW, I love love love. Be sure to check out my "how to" video below. Not only will you learn how to make this cool card, you can learn what new word is being added to the "Tami's Dictionary" lol.
This idea came from Andrea Roose, all the way from Germany via the Caribbean. Yes, you read that right lol. This was Andrea's swap card on the SU Western Caribbean cruise last week.CARD: Sailor Whale of a Window
May 20, 2014 by
Check out this "Whale of a Window" card from the "soon to be extinct" Hello, Sailor stamp set in the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog (ending June 1, 2014). Soooo stinkin' cute! This card was Sherron Karasek's swap on the SU Cruise last week. I was lucky enough to get one. So easy to make, use the Circle framelits to make the window "frame" out of Gold Foil and a backing from a Window Sheet. You can use either the Window framelits, or the 1-3/4" Circle punch to create the circle punch out in the front of the card.Congratulations to Vera Milne – my Rising Star
May 19, 2014 by
As a mother, you get that feeling of pride when your children reach goals and milestones in their lives. The same feeling is true of my Stampin Up demonstrator group, it is as exciting and even more exciting when one of my "kids" reaches their goals.
Today is one of those days, my friend and downline Vera Milne has achieved the Stampin Up's Rising Star!!! Vera is an inspiration to so many. The Rising Star is an award program for new demonstrators in their first year, and the very first goal that Vera set when joined Stampin Up. She worked hard, and had lots of fun making this goal a reality. She will earn a cash bonus, recognition at convention AND a trip to the Stampin Up Home Office in Riverton, Utah!!! WAY TO GO VERA!!!
Her reaction when she made it:
"I'm just at lost of words right now. It's truly unbelievable."
Vera's Stampin Up Journey to Rising Star:
I went to my first Stmapin Up party about 8 yrs ago. I fell in love with it. I only went a few times due to where I lived. Then we moved to a bigger city and I wanted to get more involved but I couldn’t seem to make that happen. Then, we decided to build a retirement home on a little resort from Village Mills, Texas named “Wildwood”. I asked my “soon to be” new neighbors, if they had ever heard of Stampin Up, and only one person had.
I could hardly wait to tell them all about it. That person agreed to hold my first Stampin Up party in Wildwood (WW). I felt that I had finally met a group of people that shared the same interest. We began having SU parties every two weeks. We started out with about 5 and today (about 2 years later) we have about 14. When we had our first $1000.00 party everyone was so excited that they all wanted one so everyone supported each other to reach their goal. We had SEVEN $1000.00 plus parties in a roll. God truly blessed us all.
I believe the key to all of our success is “Getting MORE Involved” with our customers and staying CONNECTED. To me, it’s more than just a party with a kit to make, snacks to eat and filling out an order form. It truly is about making life time friends.
I want to thank ALL my friends, my Upline Tami White for making my dream come true in helping me accomplish my goal, “Rising Star”.
~ Vera Milne
2014 Stampin Up Rising Star Achiever
CARD: Awesome Dad Fun from Jane
May 19, 2014 by
Loving this SUPER FUN "over the top" Father's Day card from my friend Jane Rappleyea. Jane always has such fun ideas, and I especially love the motorcycle inside from the Retired Rev Up the Fun.
How super cute is her shirt and tie on the front? She did a fancy fold for this shirt, it reminds me of the Tommy Bahama shirt card video I did a few years ago. The "Awesome" words came from the Cool Kid stamp set in the Occasions Catalog (only available thru June 1).
The card stock and ink pad color is Pacific Point. Thanks Jane!Cruise Update and Making a Difference
May 15, 2014 by
Last week I was blessed to be able to cruise on the Allure of the Seas with my boys thanks to Stampin Up! We sailed on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas. WOW! What an amazing ship this was, never a dull moment on board or off. We sailed to Labadee/Haiti, Jamaica and Cozumel, Mexico - where we took an excursion to the Mayan Ruins. What a highlight!
Speaking of highlights, this was Stampin Up's first ever "Global" Grand Vacation incentive trip . This meant that demonstrators from all over the world all joined together on this trip for the first time. It was one big party! I so enjoyed visiting with old friends, and making so many new friends. And so did my kids. It was such a special time for us.
THANK YOU!!! To all over my customers, for your support and for helping make this dream trip a reality.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WALK A THON: One of the things I love most about Stampin Up is it's outreach and commitment to helping communities in need. This year on the cruise we did a Walk-a-thon to raise money for Mission of Hope (click here to learn more)
The Walk-A-Thon on the cruise was a HUGE success, our goal was to raise enough money to build three homes at $6,000 each, and we exceeded it! Mission of Hope will be breaking ground on the three homes we have sponsored, and will be providing us with updates and time-lapse photos of the homes as they are being built.
YOU CAN HELP: In addition to the cruise service project, Stampin’ Up! put together a global initiative to raise funds for three more homes through demonstrator and customer donations. We’ve been fundraising for three weeks and so far have raised $1,650. We appreciate everything we’ve received and would like to raise even more money for this worthy cause. And you can help! The deadline to donate is Monday, May 18, and we’d love your support!
For more information about Mission of Hope, to donate and for updates on the homes being built, please click here.
NEW: Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Clear Stamp Set
May 14, 2014 by
Make celebrations and birthdays a little more fun with this handwritten photopolymer stamp set by Jen Campbell. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, and G (not included in the set).
Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!
Set Quantity: 27
SWAP: New Catalog “SNEAK PEEK” Card Swap for Demonstrators
May 13, 2014 by
2014 STAMPIN UP CATALOG DEMO "SNEAK PEEK" SWAP
The 2014-15 Stampin Up Catalog is almost here! As demonstrators we can pre-order select "sneak peek" stamps and some accessories in May (see demo website for details on pre-order).
To kick it off, I'm hosting a card front swap open to all demonstrators. A great way to get some fresh ideas to show your customers, and use as class projects.
5+1 Cardfronts
- make 6 cards total
- you will receive 5 back (one for the hostess)
- you will not receive your own back
- Main Stamp Set / accessories used from the Pre-Order Use of new designer papers, etc is encouraged DO NOT USE: Any retiring stamp sets, accessories or products from Occasions Catalog that is not being carried over
- Self Addressed postage STAMPED envelope (including postage)
- Most people use Flat Rate Priority envelopes with a stamp (not dated postage)
- Recipe on the back of the cardfront (optional and appreciated)
- Minimum 2 layers
- Cool technique or embellishment
- Only use SU stamps and supplies…if we don’t carry it, please don’t use it on your swaps.
CARD: Timeless Talk Thanks
May 12, 2014 by
This is a sweet thank you card from the Timeless Talk stamp set. Loving this old fashion bicycle. The top half the card has a subtle "wallpaper" background style stamping from the retiring Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.CARD: I’m so Grateful There’s You
May 11, 2014 by
I love the greeting on this stamp from the Chalk Talk stamp set, it says "I'm so Grateful there's you in the world". Truer Words....
This cool card actually traveled the world, it comes all the from Linda Higgins in Australia.CARD: The Open Sea Ship
May 10, 2014 by
Love the schooner ship from the Open Sea stamp set. It's sooo my style. This is a great card made with the stamp set. Designed by Nancy Alvarez.CARD: Walk in the Wild Moose
May 9, 2014 by
My kids sing a "repeat after me" silly song at scout camp called "Da Moose, Da Mooooooose" and today this card had me singing that and giggling. This is a masculine / man-card. Love the outdoorsy feel to the wood grand embossing folder adds. Designed by Diana Krug.CARD: Gorgeous Flowering Flourishes WOW
May 8, 2014 by
WOW! Today's card is an over the top wow card that I received as a swap from Julie Kettlewell in the UK. Julie used the Simply Scored to create the lines in the background, spritzed with baked brown suger ink refill and rubbing alcohol in a spritzer, then stamped. Fabulous results!CARD: Six Sided Sampler birthday
May 7, 2014 by
This birthday card sample is so cute, I just love it. It uses the Stampin Up Six-Sided Sampler stamp set and Hexagon punch, along with the Remembering your Birthday stamp set. Designed by Kim Matteson.CARD: Cool Kid Super Hero Dog
May 6, 2014 by
This card gets filed under Super Stinkin' Cute!!! Love the "Amazing Superhero" doggie. Too freakin' adorable to resist this "Cool Kid" stamp set, and it goes so perfectly with the Retro Fresh designer paper. Both are in the Occasions Catalog that ends June 1 and neither are being carried over into the new Catalog. Which means there's only a month left to get them. Designed by Maria Daubert.CARD: Happy Watercolor masked Card
May 5, 2014 by
Beautiful masked card using the Happy Watercolor & Petite Petals stamp sets in the Occasions catalog. The oval mask was created with the Oval Framelits, creating a mask, then sponging it. Click here for a video I created awhile ago that demonstrates how to create a mask and sponge over it. This card was designed by Karin Braxton.CARD: Happy Hour on a Cruise
May 4, 2014 by
It's here, it's finally here! It's time to kick back, relax and escape to the Stampin Up cruise! We are sailing the Western Caribbean, so looking forward to unplugging and relaxing for some R&R with my boys.
Have no fear, while I will be away, my blog and Facebook page will be overflowing with inspiration each day. I will not have email access while I'm gone, I will be sending out your free tutorials, adding new videos and responding to questions when I return.
This is the swap card I made for the cruise from the Happy Hour stamp set. Lots of fun fruity drinks.CARD: Retiring Trefoil Cross beauty
May 3, 2014 by
This is a beautiful card featuring the retiring Trefoil Cross stamp, along with Everything Eleanor and Trust God. A great color combination as well with Blushing Bride and Early Espresso. Did you know that even when our designer paper retires, you can still get the digital download for many patterns and print them off? I am including the digital version of the Soho Subway DSP since that is being discontinued. Created by Diana Krug.
