Archives for March 2016

CARD: Picture Perfect Part II – The Hummingbird

CARD This is a beautiful, vintage hummingbird “wow” card from the Stampin Up Picture Perfect stamp set in the 2016 Occasions catalog. The color combo on the hummingbird is: Beak = Island Indigo, Neck = Rich Razzleberry, Boddy = Island Indigo and Soft Sky.  The background was created with sponging.… Read More

CARD: Picture Perfect Part 1 – The Starfish

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This card is just awesome! I love the emboss resist technique. The star fish image is from the Stampin Up Picture Perfect stamp set. On the background, it's heat embossed in white, then sponged. The embossing will resist the ink on the sponge creating this cool effect. The words are heat embossed on the Sale-a-Bration botanicals vellum stack. You can get this vellum free with a $50 order, but only until March 31.

VIDEO: How to make a Faux Ceramic Tile Card

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On today's "how to" youtube video, I'll show you how to make this beautiful "faux tile" card. So quick, easy and cool. Featuring the Stampin Up Sale-a-bration What I Love stamp set. This stamp set is a "multi step" stamp set, and I'll show you a tip on how to line them up in a snap.

Our First Ever Stampin Scoop – March 8 – How to use Color Me Paper

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STAMPIN SCOOP

Today, Linda Cullen and I launched our first (ever) episode of the Stampin Scoop - (peri)Scope Show Live! It was so much fun, and we are looking forward to doing this segment live on Tuesday. The show aired live on my Periscope channel @stampwithtami, then immediately following, we had a fun Post Game Show on Linda's channel @craftystampin. You know when you watch a football game on one network, and then switch to another for the Post Game Show? It's like that lol! Today we'll show you how to make this cool card using the Stampin Up Color Me Irresistible paper that is on sale this week. It's like magic paper. The silver glimmer washi tape we use is a Sale-a-bration item that you can get free with a $50 order, but hurry it's only available until March 31. Only 3 weeks left. The Blackberry Bliss is a retiring In color, get everything you need to know on the retiring In Colors here.

March 14 Weekly Recap: The week in Youtube and Periscope

Here’s update from the week of March 14: Scroll down for an update on #imbringingbirthdaysback stamp and availability. STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW Check out our first (ever) episode of my new Periscope Show with Linda Cullen called “Stampin Scoop – (peri)Scope Show“. This was a lot of fun, and we look… Read More

CARD: Love Ya Flower Vase from Floral Wings

stampin up floral wings hostess stamp set card vase flowers Such a beautiful card from the Stampin Up Floral Wings stamp set. Love the gold satin ribbon and tea lace doily accents. The main "tag" panel was created with the Orante Tag Topper. The background paper is from the Love Blossoms designer paper stack.  

VIDEO: How to make a Watercolor Balloon Card

CARD Today’s “how to” youtube video is a simple, beautiful, wow card. My favorite kind lol. Featuring a watercolor wash background, and some fun with the Stampin Up Balloon Builders stamp set. A great, versatile card that works for any occasion. Simply change the greeting. Make a bunch of these… Read More

VIDEO: The Wilderness Awaits Watercoloring

stampin up in the wilderness card Today's sweet doggie card is a quick watercolor card from the Stampin Up Wilderness Awaits stamp set. He makes a great masculine card, and fits many occasions. I made this live on Periscope last night for my blog this morning and posted the replay on Facebook. You can watch the replay even if you don't have the Periscope app yet. Don't laugh too much at my antics, I can't edit out live broadcasts, you get what you get hahaha. I share a few tips on how to get a nice clean image with the background stamps, and how to make your own "candy dot" colors. Stay tuned to the end of the video from some more card ideas using the Wilderness Awaits stamp set. You can get the details of the "Swipe and Share" contest here.

CARD: Botanical Blooms Heart Smiles Card

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This amazing card was created with the Botanical Gardens suite in the 2016 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog. From the Botanical Blooms stamp set, Botanical Builder framelits, Botanical Garden Jewels and Botanical Garden DSP...this card showcases it all beautifully! Designed by Connie Bjork.

CARD: A Nice Cuppa Thanks to You

stampin up a nice cuppa 1 Fabulous thank you card idea from the Stampin Up Cups & Kettle framelits and the Suite Sayings stamp set. Both of which can be found in the 2016 Occasions Catalog. Love the little "lemon" embellishment from the Have a Cuppa pack. Designed by Jenn Gulch. stampin up a nice cuppa 2

VIDEO: Playful Pals Part 2 – The Cow Box

Today is part 2 of my 2 part video series featuring the Stampin Up Playful Pals stamp set and Pyramid Pals die set. On the video below, I’ll share the “how to” video for this flippin adorable cow box from Ellen Quintin. Ellen shared this cow box at our Stamp… Read More

BLOG HOP & VIDEO: Playful Pals Part 1: Ellie the Elephant Card

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BLOG HOP CARD

This is an exciting day, we are sharing Stampin Up Occasions catalog project ideas from all over the world. Mine is coming to you from Massachusetts (US), and below, you’ll be able to hop around the world with just the click of a mouse below and check out some fabulous projets from some amazing demos. My card share is a super stinkin' cute Ellie the Elephant card, complete with movable trunk. She is part 1 of a 2 part video series featuring the Stampin Up Playful Pals stamp set and Pyramid Pals die set. On the video (below), I'll share a few tips on how to set these stamps up on your acrylic blocks for quick and easy 2-step stamping.

March 7 Weekly Recap: The week in Youtube and Periscope

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WEEKLY SPECIALS

Some fabulous weekly specials including the AMAZING Tin of Cards kit at an amazing price. See all of my current specials, new hostess code, ordering tutorial, and current giveaways below.

BRINGING BIRTHDAYS BACK STAMP

bringing birthdays back Have you heard? Shannon West, Stampin' Up!'s training manager, is bringing birthdays back with her own #imbringingbirthdaysback movement. Read her story and see her on Good Things Utah here You can join the movement too! Offer to send your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc., handmade birthday cards and tag them with the #imbringingbirthdaysback stamp #143573 --available beginning today! While supplies last, and they are VERY limited. Together, we can bring birthdays back!