Archives for November 2013

CARD: Special Season Window Pane Christmas Tree

lovely as a tree window-laura bartoHow super cool is this card! I love it, stamp the tree, mask the moon and sponge the background. Then cut it to look like a window pane!! Using the Special Season stamp set from the 2013 Holiday Catalog. Created by Laura Barto,

The window / moon is created using the circle punch and a post it note as a mask. Just like I did in this video from a few years ago: http://stampwithtami.com/blog/2009/10/video-tutorial-brayered-night-sky-holiday-card/

VIDEO: Quick, Easy and Awesome Gift Card Holder

wishing you-dania welchToday's video is something we can all use around the holidays...quick, easy and awesome Gift Card Holders! Designed by my friend Dania Welch, these were created using the Pop 'n cuts base form. Just a few quick score lines and BAM! It's now an awesome gift card holder, who'd have imagined that?!

Perfect for teacher gifts, co-workers, boss, neighbors, the mailman AND the UPS drivier (for bringing us all of our Stampin Up goodies all year round) the dog walker and everyone on your gift card list!

INSPIRATION SHEET

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CARD: Santa’s List with Silver foil

santas list-josee smuckI love this Santa's List stamp set! Here's a cool and fun Christmas card featuring the stamp set. The Silver Foil sheets embossed with the Beautifully Baroque impression folder is the coolest! Created by Josee Smuck.

CARD : Christmas Collectibles & Messages

christmas collectibles-karina chinThis sweet and easy Christmas card is packed full of products from the 2013 Holiday Catalog. Including the 2 stamp sets: Christmas Messages & Christmas Collectibles, with the coordinating Ornament Punch and Winter Frost specialty designer paper. The ink is Silver Encore ink and the silver ribbon. Created by Karina Chin.

NEWS: Free Stamp Friday – Mystery Hostess Winners for the week

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It's Free Stamp Friday - Mystery Hostess drawing time!! Wahoooo!! Thanks to some new upgrades to the system, you no longer have to worry about remembering and adding the Hostess Code to be entered into this drawing, you will be automatically entered with every order (min. $25).

Click here for complete details on my new Free Stamp Friday – Mystery Hostess Drawings

Our NEXT drawing is Black Friday, November 29 - winner(s) chosen from orders placed today Friday, November 22 – Thursday, November 28

And now, it’s time to draw the winners from November 16 – 21. We had 4 winners of $50 each!

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  • How do I redeem if I've won?
    • Winners will be announced on my blog every Friday, and also notified via email.
    • Winners will have until the following Tuesday to chose their free products.
    • To redeem, simply email your name, address and $50 product selections to tami@stampwithtami.com

 

CARD: Magnificent Maple File Folder Card

2006This cool card comes from Liz Miller, at Stampin' with Liz. She's so talented! Liz used the new Stampin Up Envelope Punch Board for the card design, and the Magnificent Maple stamp in the Holiday Catalog. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

VIDEO: Merry Christmas Expression WOW Card

expressions-merry-tami whiteToday's video features this beautiful, elegant and easy Merry Christmas card, using the new Expressions Thinlits dies for the "merry". This is the perfect card for those who have a big list of Holiday cards to make, it's easy to "mass produce" and it's gorgeous.

I'm using the Gold Foil sheets from the Holiday Catalog, along with berries from Red Glimmer paper and the Owl and bird builder punches! The depth in the card design comes from the layered Very Vanilla. Download the inspiration sheet for measurements.

This Holiday Cards from my stamp club this month. If you are a "visual learner" and enjoy written / photo instructions, you'll LOVE my stamp club tutorials. Memberships available both local and online, anywhere in the US.

MDS: New Christmas Downloads

Christmas is coming in this week's My Digital Studio (MDS) Downloads. Check out our newest downloads here! (PDF)

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Don't forget this sale ends November 30.

  • 30% OFF October 29-November 30: We’re kicking off the most wonderful time of the year today with 30% off select holiday downloads and print products. Click here for sale items >

 

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NEW: Mystery Hostess has become Free Stamp Friday

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I'm very excited to announce some BIG CHANGES in my Mystery Hostess drawings!!

  1. Drawings will now occur EVERY FRIDAY, instead of twice a month
  2. Free Stampin Up products raised from $30 to $50
  3. ** THE BEST ** You no longer need to enter the Hostess Code to be entered - I can do this for you thanks to some upgrades to the Stampin Up system!

Click here for complete details on my new Free Stamp Friday - Mystery Hostess Drawings

Our drawing this coming Friday the 22 will begin with orders placed this past Friday, November 15 - Thursday, November 22

And now, it's time to draw the winners from November 1 - 15. We had 6 winners of $50 each!

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CARD: Special Season Christmas Tree

special season-brenda keenanI love the beautiful Christmas Tree in the Special Season stamp set. It's beautiful colored in, or stamped in a single color, this one is done in Night of Navy. It's simple, classic, elegant and beautiful. The silver glimmer paper accents give it a perfect sparkle. The background is dotted with glitter from the Dazzling Details. Created by Brenda Keenan.

CARD: Santa’s List Postcard

santas list-laura milliganThe Santa's List stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog has become a fast-favorite holiday set for me. I love everything done with it! This is a fun easy holiday card/postcard combining it with the Post Card background stamp & Postage Due for the 2 cent stamp. What I love most about that 2 cent stamp is that you get to put your "2 cents worth" in every card lol! Created by Laura Milligan.

Hope you've been enjoying my Holiday Helper tutorials! If you haven't subscribed yet, there's still time, click here.

NEW: Eye-Catching ikat Photopolymer clear stamp set

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Our newest photopolymer stamp set's ikat designs will give an exotic fabric-like texture to your projects.

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CARD: Snow Day Snowman

snowy day-alanna wharf-stampinupAnother great Holiday / Winter card from the Snow day stamp set. Simple and fun. The snowflakes are embossed in silver. The "twist" on this card is the layer under the ribbon, it's corrugated card board. Like from The Starbucks coffee cup wrapper! I love it, "reuse and recycle". the rings were made by using the cap of a Stampin' Write marker and stamping it ink as if it were a stamp. Cool ideas! Created by Alanna Wharf.

CARD: Snow Day Card plus a Special Trip to Stampin Up

snowy day-debbie moczek-stampinupToday's super stinkin' cute "Tropical Snowman" card always makes me smile. Perfect for those of you in warm climates this holiday season, and also for the "snowbirds" that leave our cold New England states when the weather turns, to hibernate in sunny Florida for the winter until spring!

This card was created by Debbie Moczek. The snowman *ahem* Snow-WOMAN comes from the Snow Day stamp set in the Holiday catalog. It's a "build your own" snowman set. She made the bikini top out of the hat in the set, how flippin' funny is that?!? The skirt is the XL Oval punch, just cut some slits to make it a "hula skirt", and the "greetings from Florida" was printed from the computer. A very fun card!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

thanks a million-tami white-stampin upMy mom and I are heading off to the Stampin Up Home Office in Riverton, Utah this morning. I have been invited to attend a "Million Dollar" Celebration and I'm sooooo flippin' excited!!!I'm also a little nervous. What do you where to such an event? I even get to spend "alone time" with Shelli Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Stampin Up!! She called me a couple of weeks ago to ask what we should stamp, OMG!!! My itinerary says "surprise activity" and I'm DYING to know what else is happening. I will be sharing updates from the trip and Celebration on my Facebook Page.

Thank you again to ALL of my customers over the past 10 years, you've made this exciting dream come true!

NEW: Festive Flurry Ornament Kit – While Supplies Last

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OMG!! I.m so excited about this, I love this kit!!! Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you! Just a note, these kits are "while supplies last" and last year when Stampin Up released an Ornament kit and it sold out pretty fast, so don't wait too long to get yours.

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Festive Flurry Ornament KitPrice: $14.95

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including

  • 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
  • Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
  • Large Rhinestone Basic Jewells (40)

MDS: Digital Class & Class Giveaway + Weekly Downloads

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We are excited to announce our new My Digital Classes, available starting today, Tuesday, November 12.

We're having a giveaway on Facebook for a chance to win our next My Digital Class to help share our excitement about these new classes. When people enter to win, they'll be hit with all our My Digital Class awesomeness and will get a preview of the classes that will be available for purchase. Those who enter will also get a customized link that they can share with others.

Everyone who enters has a chance to win our next My Digital Class, but those who share their customized link will get their name entered into the drawing one more time for every person that uses their link to enter. So, after you enter, make sure to post your link to the giveaway on your Facebook page, Twitter, e-mails, and anywhere else you hang out online.

You can enter the giveaway starting on Tuesday, November 12. To enter, just go to our My Digital Studio Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mydigitalstudio) and follow the links there.

Check out this week's newest downloads, including the new "My Digital Classes" here! (PDF)

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CARD: Expressions Thankful Pumpkin

I don’t know about you, but I can think of so many things that I’m thankful for this holiday season. The biggest one is my mom. She was just diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and it’s been a tough month of figuring out exactly what that means. Even though it may… Read More

VIDEO: Christmas Star Gift Set

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Today's projects are a gift set, a box / bag with 3-D star and matching holiday / Christmas card ensemble. In a word....GORGEOUS! not to mention quick and easy, which makes them perfect for holiday gift giving. I'll show you how to make the bag from 1 sheet of card stock, wich a few simple scores (download the inspiration sheet below for measurements). The bow topper on the bag is from the Gift Bow Bigz die for the Big Shot. I apologize in advance for randomly breaking out in "Like a Rhinestone Cowboy", sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing things until I watch the video clips after..OMG hahaha!

These were inspired by Delia Kettel, all the way from Germany (I translated them for English lol)!

The Christmas Star "single" stamp is available in my online store, along with the other Single Stamps available through Jan. 4, 2013.

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DOWNLOADABLE INSPIRATION SHEET

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Featuring all details and measurements for the Christmas Star Bag and Card set pdf

Holiday Helper 2013 – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Free

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12 days of Christmas Project Tutorials - Free

It’s beginning to look a lot like the Holidays. Let’s face it, the holidays seem to appear earlier every year.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have creative ideas delivered to your inbox? The holidays are just around the corner, and I have a wonderful opportunity for you! I am going to be sending out my free 12 Days of Christmas Project Tutorials that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. See a "sneak peek" below.

Eventbrite - Holiday Helper 2013 - 12 Days of Christmas

Each day, for 12 days, you will receive an email with:
  • Project tutorial .pdfwith full color photographs for each daily project. Each tutorial is at least 6 pages with full detail including:
    • Project of the Day full color photo
    • Step-by-step tutorial with photographs that shows you exactly how to do the project
    • Complete Supply List
    • Inspiration page with more suggestions and ideas for each project
My Holiday Helper 2013 is absolutely FREE! My holiday gift to you. The fun begins November 12, and runs for 12 days.
  • BONUS: If you weren’t around for my Holiday Helper 2012, then I have a β€œbonus” for you, you will also be able to access those 12 projects as well!

WIN! New Comment Craze Give-away thru Jan 22

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This month I'm giving away a boat load of goodies! Congratulations to: Joni B., who won my Fall Comment Craze Give-away. Thank you to everyone for playing. Check out the video below for the β€œcyber drawing” live as it happened.

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Want a chance to win? There is no purchase necessary, to enter, simply leave a comment on any blog posting on my blog: www.stampwithtami.com/blog

HOLIDAY DRAWING GIVE-AWAY PRIZES:

    • 131190 Brights Assorted Card Stock 8-1/2" x 11"
    • 131259 Brights Stampin Write Markers
    • 131877 Perfectly You Hostess Set (clear mount)
    • 129672 Simply Sketched Hostess Set (clear mount)
    • 127844 Natural Ribbon
    • 127844 Liquid glue

  • I will include Hand-stamped Cards (not shown)

All of these products are also available for purchase in my online store >
* except retired items

DETAILS:

  • Leave a comment on any of my blog posts now thru January 22, 2014
  • Winner drawn via random.org before January 25 and announced at www.stampwithtami.com & facebook.com/stampwithtami1
  • Better your chances of winning by leaving more comments on different posts. I will ship free within the US (you may enter if you live outside the US, however if you win you’d need to pay postage for your goodies)
    • Note: Up to 3 comments per person, per blog post will be counted

GIVE-AWAY VIDEO

 

CARD: Many Thanks from Harvest of Thanks

1994Today's beautiful card comes from Liz Miller:

"Have you ever bought an item and not used it for a month or so? Well, this is the case of the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I purchased it a few months ago and just getting around to using it! I am in love with the handwriting, however, no idea what it says!" ~ Liz

 

MDS: New Downloads including Shaped Christmas Cards

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Check out this week's newest downloads, including 2 AWESOME new Shaped Card templates for the holidays. Take advantage of all My Digital Studio has to offer this week!

VIDEO: Super cute Mrs. Claus Christmas Card

tags 4 u-sarah willisHo ho ho....'tis the season of Holly Jolly! Today's video is for this super stinkin' cute Mrs. Claus Santa "dress" suit. It also could be a Holiday Elf or Santa's helper. Easy and fun for the holidays. Whether it's for your Christmas card list, or a special hostess or gift for someone.

Love the "Holly Jolly" stamp from the Tags 4 You stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog, which coordinates with the Label Bracket punch. The Santa Dress was made with the Dress Up Framelits dress and dress form. Designed by Sarah Wills.

INSPIRATION SHEET

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Featuring all details and measurements for the Mrs. Claus Dress Card pdf

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CARD: Christmas Messages Swing Card

christmas messages-stampin upHere's another fabulous flip / swing card featuring the Christmas Messages stamp set, a couple of punches and the new Circle Card Thinlits Die.

WIN FREE STAMPS: Hostess Code MUY9YXVU thru November 15

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Enter to win $30 $50 in FREE STAMPS at the same time! Now that's an offer no one can refuse lol. There may be multiple winners, the amount of winners will depend on the amount of orders placed from Nov 1 -15.

HUGE NEWS!!!! Starting immediately, you no longer need to remember to enter this code. The system has been fixed so that I can enter it for you if you forget!! WAHOOO!!! What this means is I will automatically include EVERYONE who places an order over $50 (under $150) in the drawing!! I'm also increasing the free stamps amount from $30 to $50!!

TO ENTER MYSTERY HOSTESS DRAWING:

  • Step 1: Place an order in my Online Store (min $25)
    now thru November 15, 2013
  • Step 2: ENTER HOSTESS CODE: MUY9YXVU
    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 October 31 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 SEVEN winners of $30 FREE EACH!!!!

I entered the entire list of names into the Random.org List Randomizer today and above is the 7 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
  • 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 $50 in Free Stampin' Rewards accumulated, I will draw a winner.
        • There may be multiple winners, making your chances of winning higher!.

    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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