Archives for January 2016
VIDEO: Valentines Day Love You & Love Stinks Shimmer Cards
January 31, 2016 by
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Today’s video tutorial focuses on Love. This card offers options, whether you’re in Love, or you think it stinks {insert J. Geils here} these card ideas have you covered. I had some Valentines day fun making these, they are the same card I just swapped the word “you” for… Read More
CARD: You Brighten My Day Sunburst
January 30, 2016 by
It only seemed appropriate to share this "sunny" card today, as I'm visiting my friend Cheryl Flynn in sunny Florida this weekend. Love this fun sunburst die. I'll post the link to the video I made last weekend on how to use it below. This card is a super quick and easy "cheer me up" card. A little You Brighten My Day from the Sunburst sta
mp in the middle, and some It's My Party DSP and you've got a great card. Designed by Veronica.CARD: Just for you WOW Card is Just Right
January 29, 2016 by
This is a beautiful "Just for you card". It's surprisingly quick and easy to make. The words are from the Stampin Up Sale-a-bration Botanicals for You stamp set, and the roses are from the Picture Perfect stamp set. The background strips are from the It's my Party DSP. The sequins come from the Love Blossoms embellishment kit. Designed by Veronica.CARD: Time to Celebrate with Cake Birthday Card
January 28, 2016 by
Got a birthday to celebrate? This is such a bright, cheery and fun card from the Stampin Up Party with Cake stamp set. The banner dies make a great layer, and I love the "shadow" layer with the coordinating It's My Party designer paper. Fun, fun, fun!BLOG HOP: Gorgeous Rose Wonder Wow Card
January 27, 2016 by
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This gorgeous "WOW" card is my "All You Need is Love" Blog hop project for the Mediterranean Cruise Achievers hop. This spring, I'll be cruising Italy, France and spending a week in Ireland thanks to this awesome company!! I <3 you Stampin' Up!!! This is a great "all occasion" card design. Perfect for Valentine's Day, or birthdays (as this version was stamped Happy Birthday lol). But would also make a great wedding/anniversary, thank you, or sympathy card. The greatest part is that Rose Wonder stamp set includes words for these occasions and more. It would also make a great Mother's day card. The gold foil Rose Garden thinlit is elegant and classy, the greeting label is also cut from the same die set. The beautiful background paper is from the Sale-a-Bration Perfectly Artistic designer paper (only available until Feb. 15). Save 15% when you purchase the stamp set and framelits together as a bundle.VIDEO: How to create a Rainbow Watercolor Wash Technique
January 27, 2016 by
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Today’s amazing rainbow in the clouds “wow” card is part 2 in my 2 part series on Watercolor Wash background techniques (click for the first card). The rainbow is created with 7 different ink pads, and it’s so easy to do. Going outside the box with the Tree Builder… Read More
CARD: Hello My Friend from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog
January 25, 2016 by
Hello My Friend card is from the Hello stamp set and Wildflower Fields designer paper. Both from the Sale-a-bration catalog. The Hello set is one of the "limited edition" sets that are only available until February 15. Free with a $50 order.
Love the pretty colors in the background paper. Designed by Veronica.CARD: Grateful Bunch of Flowers Card
January 24, 2016 by
You Are Loved, A lot comes from the Grateful Bunch stamp set. The frame is from the Rose Wonder stamp, then cut with the coordinating Rose Garden framelit. The background paper is from the It’s My Party DSP collection.BLOG HOP & VIDEO: Watercolor Wash Sunburst Wow
January 23, 2016 by
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I wanted to go "outside the traditional box" for my Valentine's Day blog hop project. This awesome Sunburst card is a real "Wow", I have a video below to show you how to make it. The Stampin Up Going Global stamp set is a perfect fit, and it makes a cool masculine card. I have teenage boys, so I like designing cards the are suitable for the "guys". The card design was inspired by Heidi Baks. Her design used the epoxy accent stick ons for the heart. I didn't have these, so I'm going to show you how to make this using Crystal Effects. Part I: My blog hop card is part 1 in a 2 part video series featuring the Watercolor Wash technique. I'll be sharing part 2, another cool Watercolor Wash idea on Wednesday's video.CARD: Much Appreciated – Helping Me Grow Card
January 22, 2016 by
The Much appreciated card was created with the Stampin Up Helping Me Grow stamp set in the Occasions catalog.The flowers were colored with Blender pens and ink pads. The background paper is the Sale-a-bration Wildflower Fields DSP. Top it off with the Botanical Jewels.CARD: Sale-a-bration Sky is the Limit – Soaring Card
January 21, 2016 by
This You Send Me Soaring card is a great masculine birthday / thank you card idea. The plane is from the Sale-a-bration stamp set called the Sky is The Limit. The tag is created with the Ornate Tag Topper punch, and the background is from the Going Places paper stack.VIDEO: January Paper Pumpkin Reveal, Alternate Project & Giveaway
January 20, 2016 by
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Cute Conversations is the name of the January 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin Up. The stamp set that came in the kit reminded me of the candy "conversation" hearts, and that's what I used for inspiration for these alternate card ideas. They are kind of like big giant candy heart cards. There's a little something for everyone in this kit. So you can spread the love, whether you have a Valentine, or not. Some of the techniques I'm going to share in today's video are how to make this cool gold splatter effect, heat embossing, background texture and sponging.CARD: You’re Amazing from December Paper Pumpkin kit
January 19, 2016 by
This is an alternate card idea featuring the beautiful patterned papers from the December Paper Pumpkin calendar kit. It's such a gorgeous kit, I love the colors. The pears are from the Apple of My Eye stamp set. The words "You are amazing" are from the Cottage Greetings stamp set. This was designed by Veronica.
Tomorrow I'll be revealing the January Paper Pumpkin kit, along with some awesome (and funny) alternate projects, 2 video tutorials and a new giveaway.CARD: Beautiful SAB What I Love Card
January 18, 2016 by
This is such a gorgeous card, created with the Stampin Up What I Love Stamp set. The set is from the Sale-a-bration catalog. It's a multistep stamp set. You can check out my Hummingbird video for how to use the multi-step stamps. They are easy, fun and beautiful! Designed by Veronica.VIDEO: Botanical Blooms Edgelit Love Card
January 17, 2016 by
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Today's video is an "outside the box" Stampin Up Valentine's Day card idea. It can easily be converted for any occasion simply be changing the "Love" greeting. I'll show you how to cut all of these flowers and leaves with 1 spin on the big shot, and how to make this super cool leave edging. The words are heat embossed. They are from the Watercolor Words stamp set. Save 15% when you purchase the Botanical Blooms stamp set and framelits together as a bundle.CARD: Love You This Much Bear Hugs Valentines Day
January 16, 2016 by
Super stinkin' cute Valentine's day card from the Stampin Up Bear Hugs bundle. The "love you" hearts are stamped on the Sale-a-bration Perfectly Artistic Designer Paper. This paper is available free with a $50 order, but only until February 15. It's one of the limited edition products that retires early.
The branches textured background is from the Woodlands folder. Great news, this was about to retire with the Holiday catalog, and is being brought back “by popular demand”. It will be back in May with our next annual catalog. wahoo!!!
Save 15% when you purchase the stamp set and framelits together as a bundle.
Designed by Veronica.CARD: Sweet HoneyComb Happiness Ice Cream Cones
January 15, 2016 by
This adorable "You're so Sweet" card is packed full of fun! From the brand new Honeycomb Embellishments, to the Shine on specialty paper background. I just love it! The words and ice cream cone images from the the Stampin Up Sale-a-bration Honeycomb Happiness stamp set. The ice cream cone images are stamped in the same color as the card stock (crumb cake, blushing bride and mint macaron), then cut out. The pop up honeycomb embellishments (from the Occasions catalog) are layered on top. So yummy you just want to eat it.CARD: Celebrate Today – Make a Wish Card
January 14, 2016 by
This Make A Wish Card is a fun birthday card idea from the Stampin Up Party Wishes & Celebrate Today stamp sets. The Melon Mambo ribbon is from the Love Blossoms Embellishment kit. I did a Periscope highlight of this kit yesterday, showing off all of the fun that comes in that box, as well as some card ideas featuring it. If you're a "scoper" follow me @stampwithtami.VIDEO: Hummingbird WOW Card – How to use Multi-Step Stamps
January 13, 2016 by
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Viewers Choice! This gorgeous humming bird on a rose card, was voted one of the most popular by your comments on my 28 card ideas in 10 minutes video. And I totally agree, I love this card and this stamp set. I’m excited to do a video tutorial for… Read More
CARD: Hip-Hip Hooray – Party with Cake
January 11, 2016 by
Hip Hip Hooray – Let's Party! This is such a fun birthday card idea. And the wow factor is in the details. Love how the word bubble is cut from the It's My Party Designer Paper, and then some Daffodil Delight is pieced in the confetti. This die set is the new Party Pop Up die. It is made to go with the It's my Party stamp set. (Save 15% when you purchase them as a bundle).
Designed by Veronica.VIDEO: How to make a Shimmery Heart Valentine’s WOW Card
January 10, 2016 by
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Get your "shimmer on" and Wow your Valentine's this season with this super cool Bloomin' Heart card. Featuring a few of the coolest new toys in our latest Occasions Catalog Product line: The Bloomin' Heart Die and Wink of Stella Glimmer brush. I think I have a new addiction, and it's name is Wink of Stella!!! OMG! Like a lays potato chip, bet ya can't use it just once lol. On today's video, I'm going to share a few simple "hacks" (tips) that make this intricate die easy to use. As well as how to use the Wink of Stella, but beware, one dose of this glimmer brush and you may be hooked too.CARD: Sunburst Sayings Wow Sunshine Card
January 9, 2016 by
It's impossible not to be happy when you see this You Brighten My Day Sunburst card! It's spark full of sunshine and happiness. Featuring the new Sunburst Saying stamp set and dies combined with the Free Sale-a-bration Perfectly Artistic designer paper*. Just awesome!CARD: Missing You Sympathy Card
January 8, 2016 by
"Missing" you ~ Beautiful sympathy / thinking of you card featuring the new Stampin Up Happy Home stamp set in the Occasions Catalog. The background papers are the Color Me Irresistible designer paper (white textured ) and the new It's My party designer paper.Card: Gorgeous Birthday Blooms For You
January 7, 2016 by
This gorgeous "wow" card was featured in my 28 cards in 10 minutes video earlier this week. It features the new Stampin Up Birthday Blooms stamp set from the Occasions Catalog. It's colored with the ink pads and blender pens, then cut out and layered on the tea lace doily.
The background is Birthday Bouquet designer paper. The pink glitter accents are from the new Love Blossoms Embellishments kit. VIDEO: How to make a Masked Cloudy Sky Background
January 6, 2016 by
Today I’m going to show you how to create this super cool “Cloud background technique” featuring some simple masking. This awesome airplane stamp comes from the new Stampin Up Sale-a-bration Sky is the Limit stamp set, just came out yesterday. Card design by Kay Capps.
