Archives for September 2013

VIDEO: Painters Tape Technique

September 29, 2013 by Tami White

Loving this cool and super easy technique using painters tape, of all things! Normally you would use this stuff to mask off areas of your walls/house that you didn't want paint on, however today we'll be using it to apply paint (or ink in our case). Today's sympathy card sample from the Love and Sympathy stamp set was made by Kathie Rotti.

Below is another example from Diane Giarrusso featuring the Spread the Joy stamp set. I'll post the supplies for both cards below.

Tip: I found this technique works best with the new style "foam" ink pads from Stampin' Up, you can still do it with the older "felt" pads, just a slightly different result.

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Love & Sympathy Painters Tape Card ^pdf

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LOVE & SYMPATHY CARD SUPPLIES

non-Stampin' Up supplies: approx 1" Painters Tape

SPREAD THE JOY CARD SUPPLIES

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PROJECT: Liz’s ‘Treat or Treat’ Pizza Box

September 28, 2013 by Tami White

Today's super cute Halloween Treat Box is a "pizza box" from Liz Miller of Stampin' with Liz! You'll want to use your Simply Scored tool for this fun box (dimensions below)...

I have not made a pizza box in a while and forgot how much fun they are! I have provided you with the step by step directions to make your own. Enjoy!

~ Liz

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cardstock measures 5-1/2″ x 8″. This way you get two boxes per sheet of cardstock.

2. Score on the long side at 1″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, and 7″. Then score the short side at 1″.

3. Cut on the long side up to the 1″ score mark on either side to give you little tabs.

4. Fold into box and adhere side flaps as you go.

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CARDS: Ideas from the new Everyday Occasions Kit

September 27, 2013 by Tami White

Yesterday Stampin' Up released the brand new Everyday Occasions kit. I was lucky enough to receive one of these kits at Founders Circle in Utah last week and it is fantastic! Perfect for the new stamper, and busy stamper alike.

Below are some samples of cards the kit makes.

The Everyday Occasions kit includes:

* Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards
* Twine, buttons & clips
* Pre-cut paper embellishments
* Mini ink pads (Stampin’ Spots)
* Seven-piece Occasions Stamp Set & clear stamp block
* Full color Tips & Tricks brochure for making the cards
* A cool, storable, giftable box

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NEW: Everyday Occasions Kit

September 26, 2013 by Tami White

Why go to the store when a birthday, graduation, wedding, or even a time for expressing gratitude comes up? The Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit puts cards for all of those events right at your fingertips. And best of all, they’ll be handmade!

The kit contains everything you need (minus adhesive and scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion, and it comes with a beautiful box to store your cards in.

The Everyday Occasions kit includes:

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VIDEO: Best of Halloween Flip Card

September 25, 2013 by Tami White

Fun, fun, fun in store in today's video...working with the new Circle Thinlits to create this super cool Haunted House Halloween "Flip Flop" or "swing" card. Not matter what you call it, you will love how fun and easy this is to create. And your loved ones will have lots of fun playing with this card.

I'll also show you a quick tip - how to fix your solid images that don't stamp perfectly!

The stamp set is from the "Best of 25 Years" collection, the August edition is "Best of Halloween".

INSPIRATION SHEET

Includes all measurements and supplies
Halloween Flip Card ^pdf

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Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Big Shot, VIDEOS > Cool Techniques, VIDEOS > Halloween

NEW: Bite Me Photopolymer clear stamp set for Halloween

September 24, 2013 by Tami White

Go ahead and say, "Bite me!" all you want-our newest photopolymer stamp set gives you permission. With creepy splotches, spiders, and webs, our Bite Me set will help you go all out on Halloween projects or party favors.

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MDS: New Tuesday Downloads

September 24, 2013 by Tami White
Life is busy. Let My Digital Studio help you get ahead on your checklist. Preparing for the holidays? Whether you’re working on holiday banners, cards, or tags-our latest downloads (PDF) can help. Be sure to check out Andrea’s Download Dish blog post for some inspiring Thanksgiving ideas. Ready for October?… Read More
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CARD: Gently Falling leaves

September 23, 2013 by Tami White
Another simply beautiful card, this one from the Gently Falling stamp set. I little "rock n' roll" technique on the solid flower of the 2-step set, then outline in black. Simple, easy and gorgeous.

Created by Beverly Scott.
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CARD: Backyard Basics & Off the Grid

September 22, 2013 by Tami White
I love, love, love this look. The Backyard Basics stamp set / Framelit bundle for the flower, combined with the Off the grid stamp set. The flower is colored with Stampin Write markers. Just a reminder the Magnetic Platform for the Sizzix Big Shot #130658 is back in my online store!

Created by Jeanne Harris.
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CARD: Flower Shop Sympathy

September 21, 2013 by Tami White
Sometimes the occasion calls for simple beauty. Today's sympathy card offers just that. It's a sympathy card that could easily be switched to any occasion simply by changing the greeting. Created by Donna Anderson. At first glance you may not notice that Donna made her own embellishments with crystal effects over olive and a circle punch.
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CARD: Zoo Babies – Baby Card

September 20, 2013 by Tami White
Super stinkin' cute baby card from the Zoo Babies stamp set. Also using the Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay molds #131272.

Created by Jennifer Boyle.

LEARN MORE:
You can watch a video, and learn more about how to use the Simply Pressed Clay molds here >
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CARD: Wetlands – Thank you

September 19, 2013 by Tami White
Today's card is a thank you from the Wetlands stamp set, which is fast becoming a favorite of mine! I love the Chalk Talk tag framelit focal piece for the canada goose. Here in New England, I've been seeing a lot of these geese lately. They are heading south for winter. Created by Jodi LeVesseur.
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CARD: Creative Elements – Thank you

September 18, 2013 by Tami White
Today's card is a very pretty "thank you" card from the Creative Elements stamp set and Bitty Banners framelits. The top note die makes a wonderful accent piece, and it is cut from the Natural Composition Specialty paper which is even prettier in person. The background is texured with the Woodgrain impressions folder on Crumb cake.
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NEW: Clear Photopolymer Stamp Sets – 2 Travel Sets

September 17, 2013 by Tami White

We have two brand-new photopolymer stamp sets available. They're both travel-themed so will be perfect to use in documenting your summer travels and adventures.

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MDS: U Rock Card & Founders Circle Retreat news

September 17, 2013 by Tami White
Today's card was created with My Digital Studio (MDS). My friend ,and former Service Account Manager at Stampin Up, Max Conrad sent me this when I hit the Million Dollar sales! I love the card, and thought since it is "new download Tuesday" it's the perfect day to share some of the cool things you can do with MDS. This awesome card is just the tip of the iceberg!

I'm heading off to Stampin' Up's Founders Circle Retreat in St. George, Ut for the rest of the week and I'm so excited. Have some super cool adventures planned in Mt. Zion that I simply can't wait for!! I will be posting updates from Founders Circle on my Facebook Page. The ideas will still be rolling on my blog while I'm away:)

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MDS: New This Week-Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Ruffle Downloads

September 17, 2013 by Tami White
What do Thanksgiving, Christmas, and ruffles have in common? They are all featured in our new downloads this week. (PDF)

Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit

Thankful Stamp Brush

Merry Little Christmas Kit

A Banner Christmas Stamp Brush Set

Pretty Presents Kit

2013-2015 In Color Ruffle Trim

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WIN FREE STAMPS: New Hostess Code BXBBD4EE (+ winners of last drawing)

September 16, 2013 by Tami White

Enter to win $30 in FREE STAMPS at the same time! Now that's an offer no one can refuse lol. There may be multiple winners (depending on how many orders are placed using the code), so your chances are higher!

TO ENTER MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING:

Step 1: Place an order in my Online Store (min $25)
now thru September 30, 2013

Step 2: ENTER HOSTESS CODE: BXBBD4EE
in the shopping cart at check out - see below for details and how to enter code

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WINNERS!

Congratulations to all of the September 15 Mystery Hostess drawing!!! Everyone who used that Hostess code was entered into this drawing (min $25 order) and each order accumulated towards these Hostess Rewards.

We have FOUR winners of $30 FREE EACH!!!!

I entered the entire list of names into the Random.org List Randomizer today and above is the 4 Winners it chose!!!! Congrats to all who won the drawing and to ALL who were entered. Everyone was a winner – even if your name wasn’t chosen, everyone who was entered earned at least 1 Frequent Buyer Point & many also earned at least 1 Free Tutorial!! Sweet!

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HOW THE MYSTERY CODE WORKS:

EVERYTHING in my Online Store Qualifies

Special Offers

New Arrivals

Clearance Rack

My Digital Studio

Online Classes

Free Tutorial: with $50 min. online order.

Frequent Buyer Points: Earn 1 FBP w/ every $25 in orders, collect for Free Stamps

NOTE: ORDERS OVER $150 - DO NOT ENTER CODE You will automatically get Stampin' Rewards - $25 Free (and up) with orders over $150

MYSTERY HOSTESS DETAILS

Winner Drawn:

Drawn Via Random.org. Announced here my blog and Facebook page

Each $25 order placed in my online store using the Hostess Code will be automatically counted in the drawing.

For each $30 in Free Stampin' Rewards accumulated, I will draw a winner.

There may be multiple winners, making your chances of winning higher!

IMPORTANT DON'T PLACE ORDER WITHOUT CODE:
It can NOT be added later. If you have forgotten to use the code and placed your order, the only way to enter at this point would be to place another order.

REMINDER: Orders over $150 should not use the hostess code
This way you can be your own hostess...no need to await the drawing for free stamps. Take advantage of your own freebies with your order.

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PROJECT: Skull Popsicle Stick Bracelet

September 15, 2013 by Tami White
Today's super cool project is from Liz Miller, at Stampin with Liz! It's a Popsicle stick bracelet made with Washi Tape.

Liz writes:

I saw this cool bracelet on display by a fellow demonstrator from the U.K. this past summer at convention. I am sorry I didn’t catch her name to give her proper credit. This is the easiest project to make but it sure take a lot of patience (no joke)!

Here is my daughter modeling the wicked cool bracelet! I think I will be making more of these for her. LOL!!!

Instructions:

1. Boil the Popsicle sticks for 30 minutes. Then remove from heat and set aside and let cool in the water for another 30 minutes.

2. Once cooled enough, start working with the Popsicle sticks and gently bend. Did I mention that you need to be patient? Once you get it bent, fit them inside of a drinking glass. You want the diameter smaller, since the bracelet will stretch a little bit once on your wrist.

3. Allow to dry for a day or two! Again, patience is the key!

4. Once dry, wrap washi tape or designer series paper around the bent Popsicle stick and add a thin coat of Mod Podge to seal.

5. Final step is to add some rhinestones!
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VIDEO: Pumpkin Card

September 12, 2013 by Tami White
Today's video pumpkin project is a spin off of a pumpkin tag I posted on my Facebook page earlier this week. The original was on display at convention, so all I had was a picture and no details. I wanted to recreate it, but I also wanted to make it a little bigger and turn it into a card. So I used the Circle Framelits and a cool technique on the Big Shot so it opens and you can write inside. The question is, is it a card, or is it a tag? You decide!

ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST:

GREAT NEWS! As of this morning the Magnetic Platform #130658 is back in my online store!

My Clearance Rack has also been restocked, so be sure to check in there too for savings up to 80% OFF.

INSPIRATION SHEET

Includes all measurements and supplies
Pumpkin Tag / Card ^pdf

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Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Big Shot, VIDEOS > Fall, VIDEOS > Halloween

A Decade with Stampin Up! WOW

September 11, 2013 by Tami White

Have you ever had an event happen in your life that seemed small, but it transformed your life?
10 years ago today, I joined the Stampin Up family. I could never have dreamed where this would path would lead. I only did it for the discount lol! Over the past decade, this shy girl has became a public speaker and SU has brought me on the most amazing adventures around the world (Fiji, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal....just a few).

More highlights over the years were hosting my own TV Series, The Stamp With Tami Show, and of course learning to make a video and post it on YouTube!

The friendships I've made through stamping, I cherish dearly. You have brought us through some of the hardest hard times of my life, and celebrated a few of the biggest.

As a single mother, income my job brings supports my kids & I. It has saved my family home of 30+ years. Today marks 1 year that I've owned it myself.

You never know what tomorrow will bring, or when something seemingly small will change your life forever. 2 weeks ago, I hit a milestone selling $1Million in personal sales in my SU career. Shelli Gardner, CEO & Co-Founder of Stampin Up, called me personally, sent amazing flowers and a card. The next day, Shelli was in a terrible accident. Her life was also changed forever, and now she is an inspiration in new ways as she shares her struggles to walk again. (You can read Shelli's incredible story, and post her a personal note on her blog here >).

PICTURES:
The pictures above are of my very first convention in Orlando, FL (2004) and meeting Shelli for the very first time. The next was Shelli and I on stage 7 years later - #1 Demonstrator of the Year.

While I'm doing a "then and now", I have to share the best part of all. My boys! Because of Stampin Up, I'm able to work from home, and be here for them. They are the biggest part of why I do what I do, and I love them so much! Here they are a few weeks after I joined SU in their Halloween Costumes. Look at how little they were!! The next picture was taken a few weeks ago at Scout Camp, my oldest is applying for his Eagle Scout this week! I'm so proud:)

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MDS: Halloween, Frameables, Page Protectors and more

September 10, 2013 by Tami White

One of our super-talented concept artists, Arika Bauer, shares her latest divided page ideas on the Stampin' Up! blog every month. She uses a mix of traditional and digital elements for simply amazing results. Be sure to check out her latest post for some inspiration.

Are you completely in love with this trend? We are too! That's why we're excited to offer the new Simply Life Photo Templates to help you get started. It's just one of our awesome new downloads for the week. (PDF)

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CARD: Giggle Greetings fun

September 9, 2013 by Tami White

The Giggle Greetings stamp set is a fun one! Adds a smile to your day. "Birthdays are like hairballs, the more you have, the more you want to gag" ... love it! Makes me laugh. This card was created by Diana Gibbs. For coloring techniques, check out my Giggle Greetings video:

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FRAME: Best of Autumn

September 8, 2013 by Tami White

Today's beautiful project comes from Stampin' Up Concept Artist, Robyn:

It is now time to transition into fall, and this month’s Best of stamp set, “Best of Autumn,” is the perfect set to help you with your crafting needs—such as making a card or a tag for a gift.

I used the leaf and greeting images to create my project. Gold is very popular right now and I wanted to incorporate it—so I gold-embossed a few leaves and colored the cut-up doily pieces using a Sponge Dauber and the Gold Metallic Encore Pad. Last, I rubbed the gold ink pad around the edges of my frame to give it a more rustic feel.

This framed piece would be perfect to use on your mantel or entry table—or even to give as a gift. It will be sure to get everyone excited about the fall season!

Robyn P.
Sr. Concept Artist

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VIDEO: So Sorry Sympathy Card

September 6, 2013 by Tami White

This is such a beautiful sympathy card. Linda Cullen brought this for our last demonstrator group meeting, it was a hit. The soft coloring, and beautiful script of the "So Sorry" stamp are eye-catching. In the video, I'll demonstrator how to use the Stampn' Around wheel with an ink pad, and how to create this gorgeous coloring effect. You have to love the Backyard Basics bundle (Stamps & Framelits) that were created to go together, makes it all come together so easily.

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So Sorry Sympathy Card ^pdf

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Filed Under: VIDEO TUTORIALS > HOW TO, VIDEOS > Big Shot

CARD: Christmas Collectibles Ornaments

September 5, 2013 by Tami White

It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas ideas! The kids are back in school, the Stampin Up Holiday catalog book is out and there are sooo many awesome products I can't wait to play with.

This card was created by Brenda Rivera, using the Christmas Collectibles stamp set and Season of Style Designer Paper. The words are from the Greetings of the Season stamp set, which is no longer featured in a catalog BUT is still available. In fact, several carry over Holiday items are still available from last year, to get the list simply go to my Catalogs & Resources page >.

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