Archives for May 2015

SNEAK PEEK: You’re the Friend Card

youre the friend stampinupYou're The Friend everyone wishes they had ~ from the Friendly Wishes stamp set coming out next week in the new Stampin Up Catalog. Other fun new products featuring on this card are Watermelon Wonder card stock (from the new In Color Collection), Cherry on Top Designer Paper and Blossom Accents. Designed by Veronica. - Stamps: Friendly Wishes; Ink: Memento Black; Card stock: Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder; DSP: Cherry On Top; Accents: Blossom Accents

BLOG HOP: Stamp It Summer Loving Fun

stamp it summer loving blog hop stampin up sprinkles of life card ice cream coneWelcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Summer Lovin' Theme themed Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects that we’ve been crafting for you. You may be just beginning your journey through our blogs, or you may have arrived from Kathie Rotti’s Blog (#9). To continue on your journey through our Summer projects, simply use the buttons on each post. Today's ice cream card features some fun new "sneak peek" products coming out in the New Stampin Up Catalog next week. Including the Sprinkles of Life and Chalk Lines stamp sets. As well as new In Colors: Tip Top Taupe & Mint Macaron....sounds yummy doesn't it?? Looks even yummier!

CARD: You Light Up My Life from Retiring One Tag Fits All

one tag fits all stampin upAnother great stamp set that is disappearing forever on June 2....the One Tag Fits All stamp set in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. The center "window" is punched with the Note Tag punch. Soft color created using the Blender pens and ink pads. Designed by Veronica.

SNEAK PEEK: The Best is Yet to Come

the best is yet to come stampin up There is a lot of excitement in the air with the release of the new Stampin Up Catalog next week! I can't wait!! I am loving all of the new products and "toys" coming out. So this "sneak peek" card "The Best is Yet to Come" from the new Best Thoughts stamp set seems only fitting on a day like today. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Love & Sympathy from the retiring set

stampin up love and sympathy cardAnother beautiful set going away forever...the Love & Sympathy is such a classic beauty. Here it's paired with the Painted blooms paper and Vintage faceted button. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Wheely Sweet Friend

stampin up cycle celebration card Super fun card from the Cycle Celebration stamp set. The bicycle is so stinkin' cute. Also adore this Flashback designer paper, sorry to see it go. The clip is  from the Everyday Adventure Project Life kit. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Happy Birthday from Indescribable Gift

stampin up indescribable gift sharon burkertThis is a beautiful card created with the Indescribable Gift stamp set in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. The flowers are colored with ink pads and blender pens. the the entire image panel was embossed with Iridescent Ice emboss powder. It's a sparkly beauty. Sadly, this gorgeous stamp set is not being carried over into the new catalog and will be discontinued as of June 2, 2015. Designed by Sharon Burkert.

CARD: Crazy About You Birthday

stampin up crazy about you jackie bolhuisThis is a sweet and classic card from the the Crazy About You Stamp set and Hello You Thinlit bundle in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. The great part about this card is that you can change the word "birthday" to another word in the stamp set and make this card good for almost any occasion. Design by Jackie Boluis.

CARD: A Little Birdie Told Me from Retiring For the Birds

stampin up for the birds cardOh can you handle the cuteness of this retiring For The Birds stamp set? Such a cute birthday card. The birdies are colored with the ink pads and blender pens. Stampin Up Birthday Bash specialty background paper. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Adorbs Owl Card from Retiring Baby We’ve Grown

stampin up owls baby weve grownSuper sweet "baby we've grown" card from the retiring Stampin Up stamp set of the same name. I love these stinkin' cute owls! Colored in with ink pads and the Blender Pens. The background is the Sweet Dreams DSP and Neutrals paper stack. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Retiring By the Seashore

stampin up by the seashore cardAs summer approaches fast, my mind drifts to the beach and the water. I love the ocean, and the By the Seashore set was one I treasure. Both that and the Bloom with Hope hostess set used on this card are retiring. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Thinking of You from the Retiring Mixed Bunch

mixed bunch stam pset cardToday's card features a group of great stamp sets that are set to be retired on June 2. Stampin Up Mixed Bunch, Gifts of Kindness and Itty Bitty Banners are all on the "chopping block" *sniff sniff*. This card also uses Kinda Eclectic, and that has made it's way into the new catalog (whew). Designed by Veronica.

PROJECT: Graduation Gift Bags

stampin up graduation bagDo you have a graduate on your gift giving list? Here's a fun graduation party "gift bag" from the Stampin' Up Muslin bags. A gift card holder stamped with the Retiring Blue Ribbon stamp set. The Tangerine Tango circle is cut from the 1-3/8" Circle Punch. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Crazy About You Great Friend

stampin up crazy about you-suzie woodHere's a classic beauty from the Crazy About You stamp set in the Occasions catalog. The flowers are punched from the Medallion and Petal punches. The background paper is Confetti Celebration specialty paper. Designed by Suzie Wood.

CARD: Hello You from the Retiring Regarding Dahlias

stampin up regarding dahlias card I love Dahlias, they are such a pretty flower and the Regarding Dahlias stamp set has the most beautiful image in it. I'm sad to see it retire. Here's a fun card created with the set and the Flashback designer paper. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Love You Petal Potpourri

stampin up petal potpourri cardThis pretty flower card comes from the Petal Potpourri stamp set and medallion punch bundle in the Occasions catalog. Such a pretty stamp set and it is not being carried over into the new catalog, which means it's gone as of June 2...bummer:( Other stamp sets on this card are Crazy About You and Something Lacy.

VIDEO: Cool Bokeh Technique Card

adventure abounds stampin uup bokeh In photography, bokeh (Originally /ˈbkɛ/boh-kay) is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". ~ Wikipedia In stamping Bokeh is known as a "Wicked Cool Technique" hahaha. It's also "wicked easy" (as we say here in Boston). Super fun, all it requires is some circle punches, ink pads and a bold stamp set. In video we're using the Adventure Awaits stamp set, that is in the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog and not being carried over into the new catalog...so you'll want to get this before June 2.

CARD: Birthday Bash Celebrate Today

celebrate today stampin up claire dalyHere's fun party in a card featuring the Stampin Up Celebrate Today stamp set and Balloon frame lit bundle. Also uses the Birthday Bash specialty paper in the Occasions catalog. Design by Claire Daly. stampin-up-pop-up-card-tutorial-150x150For instructions to a sweet pop up card made with the same products click here

CARD: Sea Street New Baby Octopus card

sea street stampin up baby card Awwwww nothing says Happy New Baby like astinkin' cute octopus! You know what I'm saying? Too flipping adores.  Mr. Octopus is from the Stampin Up Sea Street stamp set. The banners are from the Maritime paper and Banner punch and framelits. Designed by Veronica Zalis.

VIDEO: Happy Mother’s Day from Indescribable Gift

indescribable giftToday's video is a beautiful window card created with the Stampin Up Indescribable Gift stamp set in the Occasions catalog. This technique of blending on vellum is soft, and easy, and a spin on the "stained glass" technique. Note: The 2015 Occasions catalog is ending June 2, 2015 and this stamp set is not being carried over into the new catalog. Be sure to get it and all of the retiring products before they're gone forever.

INSPIRATION SHEET

screen mothers day Featuring all supplies for this project pdf

CARD: Happy “Rock n Roll” Birthday Card & Technique Video

four feathers-allison solvenThe Stampin Up Four Feathers stamp set and coordinating framelit dies originally made their debut in 2014 in the Holiday catalog. They were carried over into the 2015 Occasions catalog and still very popular. Like this card says, they make everything "Happy". Coupled with the "Hello You" thinlits, and the Crazy About You & Gorgeous Grunge stamp sets. This card, designed by Alison Solvent, uses the "rock n roll" technique with Bermuda Bay and Pool Party inks. Simply stamp the feathers in the little color, the roll the edges in the darker and BAM...You're a rock star!

NEWS: Happy “Sneak Peek” Day at Stampin Up

Sneak-Peek_Headers_05.05.2015 Happy "sneak peek" day at Stampin Up! Today is the day that as a demonstrator, we get a Sneak Peek of new products in the 2015-2016 annual catalog!!!  It's a great time to be a demonstrator!!

Can't wait until June 2??

  • Join Stampin Up this month and combine any of the following for your kit
    • $99, free shipping and $25 free products
 

CARD SWAP: Sneak Peek New Catalog swap

Screen Shot 2015-05-04 at 8.38.50 PM 2015 STAMPIN UP CATALOG DEMO "SNEAK PEEK" SWAP The 2015-16 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 (same design)
  • you will receive 5 back (one for the hostess)
  • you will not receive your own back 
  • You can do up to 2 sets (2 different sets of 5+1) to receive more swaps back
  • Email Tami with questions: tami@stampwithtami.com
Mail to (or drop off) to Tami Mailing address is provided with registration confirmation email. To participate, sign-up online below Cards must be received by Tami: Monday, June 1, 2015 NOTE: This is not a postmark date, swaps should be in my hands on June 1 or sooner Cardfronts should include:·
  • 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.
Please do your best work on this swap so we have quality work to show our customers.

Did you know?

You can purchase the Stampin Up demo kit in May, you can get "sneak peek" products from the new catalog in your kit! Click for details  

CARD: You’re a Gem – bling bling

one tag fits all-kim williamsThere is nothing like gold and diamonds to tell someone they are the "best". This fun "You're a gem" card comes from the Stampin Up "One Tag Fits All" stamp set in the Occasions catalog. I love the embossed gold foil, with the Decorative dots folder. It really looks like metal! Designed by Kim Williams.

CARD: Righty-Tighty, Left-Loosey “Man Card”

stampin up guy greetings - cheryl flynnIf you're looking for a good stamp set for the men in your life, the "Guy Greetings" stamp set in the Occasions catalog is your "man". Such a fun set with lots of masculine images and sayings.

This card makes a great "man card" for birthday, or Father's Day. The tools and "righty-tighty, lefty loosey" images are fab! The set coordinates great with the Adventure Bound paper stack, there is a layer of vellum over the card stock. Designed by Cheryl Flynn.