VIDEO: Watercoloring the Easter Chickie

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How stinkin' cute is this card? So adorbs! The chickie is from the Stampin Up Sale-a-Bration Honeycomb Happiness stamp set. I watercolored him live on a Periscope broadcast last night. It was so much fun, thanks to all who tuned in. If you missed the live broadcast, or aren't on Periscope, you can view my replay below and learn how to watercolor.

CARD: You’re in My Thoughts Sympathy from Picture Perfect

stampin up picture perfect roses card stamp set This is a gorgeous sympathy card featuring roses from the Picture Perfect stamp set, I especially love the colors of the flowers. They really "pop". The words from the Stampin Up Watercolor Wishes card kit. The background is a watercolor wash technique. Last week I posted a 2 card video series featuring this technique. I post a link below. The patterned paper is from the Love Blossoms DSP.

WIN: Periscope “Swipe & Share” Giveaway

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GIVEAWAY

Periscope-LogoI'm trying something new, this is my first ever Periscope "Swipe and Share" Giveaway. I kind of made this up, so we'll see how it goes. So far it's been super fun and exciting! I've been learning how to use the new Periscope Live Video app on my iPhone. It's been a lot of fun being able to share a few minutes of my day with you live and be able to interact. Plus, it's live so you never know what's going to happen. For example, while I was broadcasting this giveaway video, my UPS man showed up with packages and jumped right in on the fun! It was hilarious, see the replay video. periscope swipe and share

SNEAK PEEK: 3 New Sale-a-bration Products & Video *Spoiler Alert*

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NEW SAB PRODUCTS

Wahooo!!! Stampin Up has just announced the 3 new Sale-a-bration products that will be replacing the 3 retiring products on February 16. I'm so excited about these new products. See them live: As soon as UPS delivered my box of these goodies, I jumped right on Periscope and did a live broadcast with my son, Noah. He helped open the box with a terrifying knife (see replay video below lol). Couldn't wait to share them, and start playing. Just a reminder, 3 great SAB products are ending February 15. Don't miss out. I've posted them below.

VIDEO: How to create this Stained Glass Easter Rose Technique

stampin up how to create the stained glass easter rose technique Today's video tutorial is how to create this stunning Stained Glass Easter Rose technique. This super cool technique is easier than it appears. Check out the video where I'll show you "how to" make this card. And I'll ask the question, can you cut better than a Kindergartner? This technique was inspired by Dena Rekow. The card also uses an assortment of pretty spring colors and the Stampin Up Suite Saying stamp set from the sentiment, along with the gorgeous Rose Garden thinlits die from the Occasions Catalog. stampin up rose wonder card

Know What I Love Sale-a-bration Card & 2 Winners Revealed

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Today's card share is a combination of the SAB What I Love (words) and SAB Flowering Fields stamp sets, layered on some SAB Wildflower Fields DSP. The flowers were colored with the ink pads and blender pends. I love the Calypso Coral ribbon pulling it all together. I've posted lots of fun Sale-a-bration projects and videos, you can view them by clicking the thumbnails below. Designed by Veronica. Join my weekly newsletter, I send out free card tutorials every Tuesday.

WINNER REVEALS

I had two blog candy giveaway deadlines Sunday and Monday, and that means it's time for me to do a drawing and announce a giveaway!!!! Wahooo!!! Click here for a replay of last week's Persicope showing the giveaways in person (flow me on Periscope @stampwithtami). giveaway time Congratulations to the following winners:

February 2 Weekly Recap: The week in Periscope

weekly specials WOW!! Some amazing products on sale this week, everyone one is a "must have" lol. The Crazy About You stamp set is an incredible deal, and a staple. The words fit all occasions, and projects. The Mini Treat Bag is a great die for both the bag it creates, and the addition dies like a heart and star and the words. GIVEAWAY NEWS: Stay tuned to my project post in a couple of hours where I'll be announcing 2 winners of the giveaways that just ended! I still have one going if you haven't entered, details are on my specials page.

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On Tuesday's I'm going to add replays of my Live video scopes to my "Weekly Specials" post. Want to be a part of the fun live? Periscope is a smart phone app that allows you to broadcast live video, and allows your followers to text in questions while watching. You can follow me and interact on Periscope @stampwithtami. party pop upLast week's video scopes:  

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CARD: Happy Birthday Teapot from A Nice Cuppa

stampin up a nice cuppa stamp set card tea pot Tea-Riffic Birthday from the Have a Cuppa suite on pages 34-35 of the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. The coordinating A Nice Cuppa stamp set, Cups & Kettle framelits and Have a Cuppa DSP. Also uses a little touch from the Floral Wings (hostess set) and Sprinkles On Top sets.

VIDEO: Valentines Day Love You & Love Stinks Shimmer Cards

CARD 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

stampin up sunburst sayings brighten my day card 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 stastampin up sunburst bundle stamp set and framelitmp 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

stampin up just for you picture perfect card 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

stampin up it's time to celebrate card party with cake stamp set 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

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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

CARD 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

stmapin up hello my friend stamp set 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

stampin up grateful bunch stamp set 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

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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

stampin up much appreciated helping me grow card 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

stampin up sky is the limit soaring plane card 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

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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

stampin up paper pumpkin december 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

stampin up know what I love card flowers 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

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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

stampin up bear hugs 2 card 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. 140823S Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Sweet HoneyComb Happiness Ice Cream Cones

stampin up sab honeycomb happiness card 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.