Archives for September 2011

Made the Front Page News!!

stamp-out-breast-cancer-paper-articleMy friend Selene Kempton and I made the front page of the Valley Dispatch newspaper for the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fundraiser Event we are doing on Saturday!! How exciting!!! Click here to read the article on line > Join us either in person, or by making a donation and have some stamping fun while raising money for a great cause! Click here for more information on the event and how to attend or donate >

Christmas Lodge Card – Part II

christmas-lodge-sue-mcquistonAnother beautiful sample of the Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount) from the Holiday Mini catalog. This card was designed by sue McQuiston. I love the vellum over the trees, it's a stunning effect in person.

Christmas Lodge Card – Part I

christmas-lodge-debbie-sowardsI think Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount) is one of my favorite new stamp sets in the Holiday Mini catalog. I love the beautiful vintage sketch design, it make everything look beautiful. This is a perfect example of that. This card was designed by Debbie Sowards.

The Sounding Joy Card – Part II

the-sounding-of-joy-esther-villiasanaI just love this card, very, very cool. Designed by Esther Villiasana, using The Sounding Joy stamp set (121967 wood, 121979 clear mount). Esther used the Mini Jingle Bells #124116 also from the Holiday Mini. The Top Note die #113463 cut out really draws your attention to this card. The background is Musical Notes wheel #120327, and the Eyelet Border punch #119853.

Bright Hopes Card

bright-hopesThis is a fun and simple card showcasing some fabulous new products in the Holiday mini catalog. The stamp set is called Bright Hopes (122690 wood, 122692 clear mount), 3/8" Quilted Stitched Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler #124105, Designer paper is the Frostwood Lodge #124002.

Stitched Stockings Card

stitched-stockings-debbie-sowardsThis super cute and fun card was designed by Debbie Sowards. The stamp set is called Stitched Stockings (123782 wood, 123784 clear mount) from the Holiday Mini. The stamp set was made to coordinate with the Stocking Builder Punch #124095.

Oct 1 World Card Making Day – Fundraiser

making-strides-oct-1 October 1 is World Card Making Day and I'm celebrating by joining forces with my sister demonstrators and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Join me for some fun and stamping, win prizes all while supporting a good cause. Can't make it and still want to be a part? Simply make a donation and get a copy of our project instructions free! Click here for full details >

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Witches Boot Treat Box

witches-boot-tami-whiteSoooo stinkin' cute, this Witch Boot Treat Box goodie holder is just to die for!! Perfect for Halloween. Inspired by the Dynamic Duo Susan Adams & Janet Baker (see theirs below). This witch is stylin'. Just insert candy into this fun box and you'll be the hit of every Halloween party. Check out the video below and see how easy this fantastic project is. Change it up, make it white and use it for wedding favors and more!

Founders Circle 2011

foiunders-circleI just returned from Stampin' Up!'s annual Founders Circle retreat. I was honored, humbled and truly inspired by the top 100 demonstrators in the company. It was an amazing trip. Click here, or on the collage below to view the entire album of our trip.

The Sounding Joy Card

sounding-joy-wendy-knowlesA beautiful and elegant card from the Holiday mini - The Sounding Joy stamp set (121967 wood, 121979 clear mount). Accents featured from the Holiday mini on this card are Holly Berry Bouquet specialty designer paper (#124004), and Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (#124105). Created by Wendy Knowles.

Pines and Pointsettias Card

pines-and-pointsetties-diane-giarrussoA beautiful and elegant card from the Holiday mini - Pines & Poinsettias stamp set (123762 wood, 123764 clear mount). Also using the new Very Vanilla 3/8" Stitched ribbon (#125637). Created by Diane Giarrusso.

VIDEO: Triple Layer Punch

Here's a great video of tips from Shannon West of Stampin' Up! on how to use the Triple Layer Punches: Blossom Bouquet (122464) and the Doily Trip Layer Punch (122465).

Gently Falling Card – Part 3

gently-falling-liz-miller Another fantastic card using Gently Falling (123802 wood, 123804 clear mount) and Hand-Penned Holidays (124310 wood, 124312 clear mount) from the Holiday mini. The designer paper is Spice Cake #124003. Created by Liz Miller.

Gently Falling Card – Part 2

gently-falling-dawn-gutro This gorgeous card uses 2 new Holiday Mini catalog stamps Gently Falling (123802 wood, 123804 clear mount) and Warmest Wishes Stamp Set (122670 wood, 122672 clear mount). The designer paper is Spice Cake #124003. Created by Dawn Gutro.

Gently Falling Card – Part 1

hand-penned-holidays-susan-mrotek This gorgeous card uses 2 new Holiday Mini catalog stamps Gently Falling (123802 wood, 123804 clear mount) and Hand-Penned Holidays (124310 wood, 124312 clear mount). The designer paper is Spice Cake #124003. Created by Susan Mrotek.

Holiday Mini: Warmest Wishes Hostess

warmest-of-wishes-sharon-mackinnonThe Warmest Wishes Stamp Set (122670 wood, 122672 clear mount) is a specially offered stamp set in the Holiday Mini catalog, This must-have Stampin' Rewards/Hostess exclusive set includes a variety of fun and festive seasonal images! Coordinates with the Owl, Decorative Label, Petite Pennants, 1-1/4" Circle, and 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punches. Several ways to earn this and more free are to 1) join one of my stamp clubs 2) host a workshop or 3) place an order over $150 in my online store. The Thanksgiving card was created by Sharon MacKinnon, and the Halloween owl card was created by Ellen Quintin.

Holiday Mini: Spice Cake

spice-cake-suite-samplesI've added some fantastic photos of projects made with the Spice Cake Suite (pages 16-19) Fall and Thanksgiving projects and cards. These are from Stampin' Up's convention.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Boston Red Sox Card

boston-red-sox-stampin-up-tami-white-1This one goes out to all of you baseball fans, and especially to Red Sox Nation! Spreading the love with the new Stocking Builder Punch(124095) from Stampin' Up. It's like they MADE this punch for us Sox fans. Ok, maybe they are disguising it as a "Christmas" punch, but I saw it's potential immediately and couldn't wait to share. And so you know, Stampin' Up doesn't only cater to Boston fans. Our CFO, Scott Nielsen, is a former pitcher for the New York Yankees (gag...kidding) - won't hold it against you Scott!

Gently Falling Fabric Bow Card

gently-falling-spice-cake-sweetThis card was created with the brand new Gently Falling 2 step stamp set (123802 wood, 123804 clear mount), Spice Cake Designer Paper (124003), Spice Cake Designer Fabric (124066) and Spice Cake Designer Buttons (124113)....that's a whole lot of SPICE CAKE. All found in none other than the in the Spice Cake Product Suite (pages 16-19) or the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog.

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fundraiser – Oct 1

making-strides-oct-1 Join us as we "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Charity! The event includes a chance to win a Big Shot Die Cut Machine and tons more, create 5 great projects, swap, displays, munchies and sooo much more. All for a great cause.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 12:00-3:00pm

Dracut, MA Harmony Hall 1660 Lakeview Avenue

Holiday Mini: Pick Your Poison

pick-your-poison-suite-samplesI'm so excited that I can FINALLY share some of the fantastic ideas for the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog that I got an Stampin' Up!'s annual convention back in July. Yes...July! It's been killing me lol. Thankfully now the catalog is live, I can show them. I'm starting with the Pick Your Poison Suite (pages 8-13) Halloween Projects, cards and samples.

My Digital Studio card from Tami

mds-tami-waddell1This is a card done in Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio software, created by my upline Tami Waddell...from Tami, to Tami! She loves sending me cards, makes her feel like she's writing to herself hehehe. I love receiving her cards because they ROCK! Like this one.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Angry Birds Musical Card

angry-birds-stampin-up-tami-white Are you, or is someone you love, an Angry Birds Nerd? This card kills 2 birds with 1 video - super stinkin' cute Angry Birds Card plus learn how to use Stampin' Up!'s awesome Recordable Sound Cards (121009) for a musical Angry Birds card!! Rovio eat your heart out. The Angry Birds video game isn't just for kids ya know. Addicts (*ahem* I mean fans) span from age 2 to 92, everyone loves to flip (fling) the birds. There is a bonus tip on how to change the inside of the recordable sound card from the standard "portrait" layout to a "landscape" layout.

Tamis Tip: From Clear Blocks to iPads

cleaning-cloth-ipad-phoneTami's Tip: Clear Block Cleaning Cloths...more than meets the eye! Taking a quick break from stamping to share an alternate use for our Clear Block Cleaning pads (121779). We all have strange quirks right? I'm ready to go public with one of mine...fingerprints on my cell phone touch screen! Stop laughing. I'm constantly wiping my phone on my pants to clean it, and it doesn't work that great. Then by accident one day I reached for the SU Clear block cleaning cloth, and it ROCKED! From clear blocks to your electronics.

2011 Holiday Mini Catalog is here!