Archives for November 2014

CARD: Noel Christmas Part II

wondrous wreath 1 stampin up noelContinuing on in this 2 part series of "Noel" cards created with the Wonderful Wreath die cut words over the "berry" only portion of the Wondrous Wreath coordinating stamp set. A little "outside the box" version from the set. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Noel Christmas Part I

wondrous wreath stampinupA beautiful and elegant Christmas card. The Noel die cut from the Wonderful Wreath framelits in black card stock. The wreath is from the matching Wondrous Wreath stamp set, but only the "berry" part of the wreath was used to stamp in multiple colors to achieve this cool look. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Get Your Santa On Part III

get your santa on stampinup christmas cardMore stinkin’ cute fun in my series of the Stampin Up “Get Your Santa On” stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday catalog. "Joy, Friendship, Peace, Love and Happiness - A Merry Little Wish". Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Happy Thanksgiving Wreath

wondrous wreath stampin up give thanksHappy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a wonderful day of rest, relaxation and togetherness with family and/or friends. My boys and I will be celebrating with family at my Mom's new place here in town. It's her first time hosting in her new home and we're all looking forward to it. Today's share is a fun "give thanks" card. Using the baby wipe technique, placing ink pad refill drops on a baby wipe in various colors to "make your own ink pad". Then stamping on the Ivory naturals. The wreath is made to look like it's hanging on a door but cutting a square out of the front panel and placing the window sheet behind it. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Nancy Lewis.

CARD: Wondrous Wreath Joy Card

wondrous wreath stampin up"Sending You Joy" beautiful Christmas card idea. Using a little technique "borrowed" from the quilters. Layer a few designer paper scrap strips on a piece of whisper white, then run through the Big Shot on the Top Note die and voila! Design by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Christmas Vacation fun

white christmas stampin up tami whiteThe White Christmas stamp set in the Stampin Up holiday catalog is my all time favorite stamp set. I got to name this set, and I will forever cherish it. I love everything about it. Today's card is just flippin' adorable with the Christmas Tree on the station wagon. Does this remind anyone else of the beginning scene from National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation"? The Griswald's cutting down their tree. One of our Christmas favorites, we watch it every year and it never gets old lol! Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Get Your Santa on Part II

stampin up get your santa on card Part 2 in my stinkin' cute series of hanging Santa suits lol. Seriously too adorable for words. From the "Get Your Santa On" stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday catalog. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Get Your Santa On Part I

get your santa on-stampinup christmasHow freakin' adorbs is this Santa suit card? Can't stand how cute the Santa Suit is on the hanger. Lovin' it! From the "Get Your Santa On" stamp set. By Veronica.

CARD: Four Feathers “Hello Fall”

four feathers-stmapinup jen jacobsenJust loving these feathers, I can't get enough. Another fabulous card created with the Four Feathers stamp set. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Jen Jacobsen

VIDEO: Embossed Wondrous Wreath Christmas Card

wonderful wreath stampin upThis is a great Christmas Card idea. Simple, classic and stunning...all the right ingredients for a hit! The silver heat embossing make this card a wow. It's very quick and easy to make, see my video for a quick tutorial. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Jennifer Cotton.

CARD: Happy Home Christmas Ho ho ho

holiday home-stampinup sarah willsFocusing on the super fun Holiday Home stamp set and Homemade Holiday framelits bundle. Posted a cool illuminated tea light gift on my Facebook Page this morning, and yesterday's Day 6 of Holiday Helper tutorial was a super cool gift bag idea. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Sarah Wills.

CARD: Hello Fall Wreath, not just for Xmas

wondrous wreath-stampinup veronicaLoving this Wondrous Wreath stamp set and framelit bundle. Not just for Christmas, you can "decorate" this wreath for many occasions. For example, this card is perfect for fall, and if you changed the words and designer paper it can also work for Valentine's day. Love going "outside the box" with stamps. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects #stampinup

CARD: Grateful for You

gratful for you stampin upNovember represents a time of Thanksgiving and appreciation to me. So grateful for all of you, for my family, and friends. After losing a good friend this week, I can't stop hugging my boys and telling them how much I love them. Never miss a chance to show your gratitude. The striking color combo of Blackberry Bliss, Tangerine Tango and smokey slate really make this card stand out. Designed by Veronica...who I'm also soooo grateful for! More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

Personal Inspiration: Saying Goodbye to a friend

10407558_10205343861696972_5963638888769619769_nI have a different kind of a share today. Instead of "crafting inspiration", I'm sharing "personal inspiration" in the form of a friend, mother and angel who's dedicated her life to helping others. And shown me how to live, even when your time is short. You may remember last week I did the Colon Cancer Walk in support of my friend Debbie Whitmore (click here for story). Debbie has stage 4 metastic colon cancer, she spent last week (and the last of her 'good days') in Disney World on the "trip of a lifetime" with her husband and 4 children. The trip was funded by a "Gofundme" from all of her friends, the Whitmores had never been to Disney and we chipped in to make that dream come true...which it did. The day before they were scheduled to come home, Debbie was becoming jaundice and was rushed home from Florida. She went directly to Brigham & Women's hospital. Where she learned that her liver was in end stage failure. She went home from the hospital Monday night, to be at peace with her family (and begin hospice). Last night, she left this earth to be with the Lord. It was very quick and an emotional week. God is at work, and he has called an angel to be with him. She leaves behind a family of amazing kids, who will carry on her legacy. Debbie has been such a huge inspiration to me, and a hero. It's hard to believe these pictures of her and her family were from just last week. I have posted a couple of videos below - Debbie did these interviews for NESN and WEEI a couple of months ago. Her beautiful smile and personality shine through every word and I hope she can inspire you too. 10734116_10205343861536968_5523878117085172094_n NESN: Debbie Whitmore’s Strength And Courage Has Helped Her Outlive Prognosis WEEI Radio: Debbie Whitmore with D&H at Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon Holley calls Debbie Whitmore one of the most amazing people he's ever met. She joined the show on Day 1, August 14 of the 2014 Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. Just 3 months ago....

CARD: Vintage Hello Fall

hello fall - stampinup krista frattinBeautiful and vintage describe this pretty autumn card from the "For All things" stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. The Blackberry Bliss and gold embossing are marvelous together. The Dictionary background stamp completes the look. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Krista Frattin.

CARD: For All Things Fall Beauty

for all thinkgs-stmapin upBeautiful Hello Fall "rock n' roll" card. The simple beautiful of this card is what makes it such a stand out from the crowd. Featuring the "For All things" stamp set. the leaf image is stamping in Daffodil Delight ink, then the edges are rolled in Calypso Coral ink before stamping to give this cool look. Designed by Veronica.

New Photopolymer Set: Banner Blessings

banner blessings stampni up Stampin Up has just released a brand new flippinn’ adorable photopolymer stamp set called Banner Blessings.

Holiday Helper 2014 – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Free

**Special Edition Newsletter** Tami’s Holiday Helper 2014 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… Read More

CARD: Get Your Santa On Christmas fun

get your santa on-stampin upIt's time to "Get Your Santa On" with some joy, friendship, peace, love and happiness! Having some fun with this super stinkin' cute stamp set. The darling "starlight mints" were created with the Starburst Sayings stamp set and framelits. By Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Gorgoues Nature’s Peace and Winners

natures peace-stampin upPeace on Earth, isn't that what it's all about? Such a beautiful message for this holiday season. This gorgeous stamp comes from the "Nature's Peace" stamp set. It's heat embossed in gold to make this card a stand out. Designed by Veronica. .........................................................................................

THANK YOU AND WINNERS

Cancer Warrioers Shadow Play Thank you to all who've donated/participated in the "Colon Cancer Coalition's Get Your Rear in Gear 5 K" in Boston today. Congrats to our team 'Sanofi Oncology Whitmore's Warriors' for coming in 3rd for overall donations for the entire event raising $5,225.00!! We were all carrying the torch for our hero Debbie Rech-Whitmore who is currently in Brigham and Women's Hospital...we love you Debbie! This is my favorite photo...Cancer Warrior Showplay. My girlfriend Kendra and I are decked in our "warrior gear" (complete with Viking Helmets and swords). The 5 winners of a package of Free Hand-stamped cards from me are:
  • Kay Hyde
  • Mary Beth Heiderscheit
  • Carolyn Croteau
  • Claire Ventre
  • Elise Gerke
Thank you to ALL who donated, every penny helps to make a difference and you are all awesome!!!

PICTURES FROM THE EVENT

BLOG HOP: Grateful for You Card

stampin up stamp it blog hop 3grateful for you stampin up blog hopWelcome to my group's first ever Stamp It blog hop! A few of us in my demonstrator group have been excitedly preparing for this day, so we can share our Thanksgiving creations with you. All you have to do is click on the buttons at the bottom of each post to navigate your way through all of the blogs on the hop. Participating:
  • Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher
  • Lori Schaefer Mueller
  • Tonya Jastad
  • Diane Giarrusso
  • Linda Stevens Cullen
  • Siara Acdal
My share is this gorgeous "Grateful for You" thanksgiving card featuring the For All Things stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. The Stampin Up Tea Lace Doilies were coated in Versamark ink, then heat embossed in gold ink.Love the Gold Metal button accent that pulls it all in. By Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

CARD: Thinking of You for all of the Cancer Warriors out there

kinda eclectic-stampin up -veronicaToday's card, designed by Veronica, goes out to all of you Cancer Warriors, survivors and those who were taken in the battle. You are heroes. colon cancer colalition Tomorrow I will be participating in the 2014 Boston Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run/Walk, an event to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition. On behalf of my friend Debbie Rech-Whitmore, who is cancer warrior and inspiration. I want to carry the torch for her when she can't be there. A very brief background for Debbie: In Nov 2011, Debbie was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer. Her prognosis was not very good. But Debbie is a fighter and has surpassed all expectations that the doctors had given her. However, in September 2014, her body is just not able to continue to fight off the cancer, which has spread to many places including her spine and hip, causing excruciating pain and more recently to her cerebellum, which affects her balance. Debbie is our Wonder Woman! But she Is also a realist. She has set up the appointment for the "bridge to hospice". I am going to shamelessly ask all of my friends to donate any amount you can in an effort to help with prevention, early detection and treatment for this disease. Cancer has affected so many in our lives. it's time we made BIG strides in the area. A donation in any amount helps: ($5, $10, $20) - click on the button that says "Support Tami" (it's in green on the right of the page) I do have a set amount but my hope is that I can blow it out of the water with all your support. Thank you all in advance. tami debbie and kendra 2013 Telethon Day Two 1914 Donate here DONATE AND BE ENTERED TO WIN HANDMADE CARDS FROM ME If you donate any amount I will enter you into a drawing to win a package of handstamped cards from me. I'll be giving away 5 packs, draw winners on Sunday following the walk. I will announce on FB here.

CARD SUPPLIES

VIDEO: Dreaming of a White Christmas Card

white christmas-stampin upHaving some fun playing with my favorite stamp set...White Christmas (the set I named). This super fun holiday card also features the Holiday Home stamp set for the Santa's Sleigh. Some fun masking techniques.

INSPIRATION SHEET screen white christmas

Featuring all supplies for this project pdf

CARD: Four Feathers – Thank You So Much

four feathers thank you stampin up card makingGorgeous thank you card from the Four Feathers stamp set found in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. The "thank you so much" is from the "Another Thank You" stamp set. by Veronica.

CARD: Stippled Blossoms Sympathy

stippled blossoms - stampin upWe take a break from our holiday inspiration to bring you this gorgeous sympathy card. "Thinking of You" Created from the Stippled Blossoms stamp set, by Veronica.