CARD: A Very Merry Christmas to You

stampin up reason for the season christmas card ideaA Very Merry Christmas to You card from the – Stampin Up Reason for the Season stamp set and the retiring Season of Cheer designer paper. Sure gonna miss this paper and the Winter Wonderland Washi tape, also going. The Gold button and rounded corner make perfect accents. Designed by Veronica.

CARDS: Spotlight on Retiring Holiday Products for Fall

Earlier this week Stampin Up released a list of products in the 2015 Holiday Catalog that will be retiring. This is the first time they've announced a retiring list for a "mini" catalog. Here are a few great fall swap cards I've received featuring some of the retiring products in the catalog.
stampin up boo to you frog in withces hat halloween card Wishing You a Happy Halloween Card
  • You're Sublime Stamp Set #139309 (frog)
  • RETIRING Happy Scenes Stamp Set #139821 (words)
  • RETIRING Boo to You Framelits #139663 (hat, wand and star)
  • RETIRING Black Glimmer Paper #139605
Colors: Old Olive, Basic Black and Very Vanilla Designed by Joszette
 
stampin up lighthearted leaves fall grateful card So Grateful for You Card
  • RETIRING Into the Woods elements #139636
  • RETIRING Gold Cord
  • Venetian Crochet Trim #134581
  • Corrugated Paper #138317
  • Black embossing powder #109133
Colors: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede and Basic Black Technique: Bleaching Technique (click for video of this technique) Designed by Kelly Acheson
 
stampin up vintage leaves amojng the branchesfall card Embossed Vintage Leaves Card
  • Vintage Leaves Stamp Set #138802
  • RETIRING Woodlands Folder #139673
  • Burlap Ribbon #132140
  • Gold Heat Emboss Powder #109129
  • Triple Banner Punch #138292
  • Leaflets Framelits #138283
Paper: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Gold Foil Ink: Versamsrk, Dlightful Dijon, Mossy Meadow & Cajun Craze (sponged on white before embossing) Designed by Lorri Heiling
 
       

CARD: Peace be with you Wreath Christmas WOW Card

stampin up wondrous wreath christmas cardI'm in love with the Stampin Up Holidays Fancy Foil Vellum. There, I said it. It makes everything looks so classy, and special. This is an easy, beautiful Christmas holiday card.Great for larger lists. The 2 step stamp set make stamping a breeze, and the matching framelits take all of the work out of cutting out the bow. Designed by Veronica. 15% off when you purchase this stamp set and framelits bundle.

VIDEO: 2016 Stampin Up Occasions & SAB Catalog Haul & Give-away

20150930_OCC16Cover_ENG-CA 20151005_SAB16Cover_Core_eng-US One of the many, many things I love about being a Stampin Up demonstrator is getting to be the first to see and play with all of the “new toys” that come out. It's like being an elf in Santa's workshop, you get to play with all the toys before anyone else. As a special offer, demonstrators who attended Stampin Up's OnStage event this past week were able to "special" pre-order new products from the upcoming Occasions Catalog AND earn free Sale-a-bration products with each $50 we spent. I was sooooo excited, I overnighted my order so I could play with my new toys right away. Check out my video for my "haul" unboxing of the new products and don't miss my latest give-away that includes "sneak peek" products.

Catalog Dates:

  • December 3: Demonstrators can begin pre-ordering from Occasions and SAB Catalogs.
  • December 3: New Recruits can get Occasions products as part of the demo kit when they join Stampin Up.
  • January 5 - May 31, 2016: Customers can order from the Occasions Catalog.
  • January 5 - March 31, 2016: Sale -a Bration Free Products begins
Not a demo but want it all? Get these sneak peek products as a demo kit with free shipping, and $25. Click here for details on the kit.
  • Reminder: Holiday Catalog Retiring List has been announced - products while supplies last
    • Carry over products announced in Occasions catalog are:
      • Oh What Fun Stamp Set
      • Flurry of wishes Bundle
      • Acorny Thank you Bundle
      • Embellished Ornaments Bundle
      • Perfect Pines Bundle
      • Reason for the Season Bundle
      • Snow Place Bundle
      • Holly Jolly Greetings Bundle

SWAPS: Sneak Peek Demonstrator Mail-In Swaps

2015 STAMPIN UP “SNEAK PEEK” CATALOG SWAPS The 2015 Stampin Up Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs have been revealed! they will make their debut on the Stampin Up Demonstrator website today, and as demonstrators we can start pre-ordering from them on December 3, 2015. Customers may begin order on January 5,… Read More

VIDEO: Stampin Up OnStage Swaps and Special Announcements

stampin up onstage baltimore event My mom and I just got back from Stampin up on Stage event in Baltimore. We had a blast, we swapped cards, I got to hand out the prize patrol and 'u crew' and give away prizes. Met lots of new friends. We got to sneak peek the new catalog, and I’m sure many of you are as excited as I was and can’t wait to “peek” BUT I’m currently under a gag order until tomorrow. On this video I'll share a few announcements, a little "sneak peek" of my own for tomorrow's give-away and share some swap card ideas I got at the event. NOTES: Stay tuned for even more excitement tomorrow when these things happen:
  • Gag order is lifted and I can share this catalog cover
  • My first occasions pre order from the event arrives and I’ll share it on video
  • Announce a new give away the tote bag and a Sneak peek bundle that I will show you and announce tomorrow when gag order is lifted.

NEWS: Holiday Catalog Retiring Products List

blog-post_hm-retiring_customer_1116_us 20150901TH_HolidayMini_en-USWe're saying goodbye to retiring products from the holiday catalog; but before we do, we're giving everyone an opportunity to order their favorites.
  • Retiring stamps will only be available until December 28 and then they will become "while supplies last" until January 4, 2016.
  • Retiring accessories are "while supplies last" now...some will sell out right away.
Holiday Catalog Retiring List These lists are updated daily to show the availability of all retiring products. Download the PDF for a quick reference, or use the Excel file to sort the list. Check back regularly to make sure you have the most up-to-date information for your customers and your events. NOTES:
  • Retiring products are only available while supplies last. The lists of retiring products will be updated every business day.
  • Remaining inventory for retiring products may appear later on the Clearance Rack.
  • NA Note: Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we'll keep producing retiring stamps until December 28 (not accessories-accessories are only while supplies last).
 
 

Q & A from Stamping Up:

Q: Will you order more retiring products if we run out before the end of the catalog sales period? A: Our intent is always to have products for the entire sales period, though occasionally products perform better than anticipated. If seasonal products (except stamps) can be ordered and received in time for the holiday for which they were designed, we will order more. Otherwise, items on the retiring list will be sold only while supplies last. In the North American market, stamps are guaranteed to be available until one week before the catalog sales period ends. After that time, they will be available only while supplies last. Q: Why doesn’t Stampin’ Up! just order more products when inventory is low? A: Purchase order lead time (or the time it takes to get products from the point of ordering to the point of delivery) can take 60 days or more. Because of this, we don’t always have sufficient time to get products to our warehouse before the catalog sales period ends. Q: When an item is listed on the Retiring List, does that automatically mean that we have low inventory of that item? A: No. Q: Why is the list called “Retiring List” and not “Retired List”? A: “Retired List” suggests that the products are already retired. “Retiring List” correctly denotes that the products on the list are not yet (but are soon to be) retired and will not carry over to the next catalog. Q: Why did Stampin’ Up! change the retiring product policy for seasonal catalogs? A: During the past several months, Stampin’ Up! has been aligning programs and processes to provide as much consistency in our offerings as possible. As part of this effort, we are now providing a retiring list for all of our catalogs (not just the annual catalog).

VIDEO: How to make a Brick Wall Cut Out Window Card

stampin up merry christams hearth and home windowAm I the only who sees this card and wants to start singing Pink Floyd's "Brink in the Wall"? hahaha. In today's video tutorial, I'm going to show you how to install a window in a brick wall in 5 minutes or less. Just call me Bob Villa, kidding. I share a funny story about my friend and her "A List" and "B List" Christmas cards. I've included a "hack" I made up for an easy way to cut the rectangle in the center for the window without measuring. Anyone who's ever cut a hole in a real brick wall would be jealous of this trick lol. Techniques on this video include: inking impressions folders, using markers to eliminate words, and making a window cut out card. Card design by Angela McKay, it was a viewers choice from my Founders Circle Swap video.

INSPIRATION SHEET

screen-brick wall Featuring all supplies and measurements for this project pdf

CARD: Happy Birthday Butterflies

stampin up birthday blossoms card butterfly birthdayLove the butterflies! You can never have too many butterflies on a card. This is a sweet Happy Birthday card, from the Stampin UP Birthday Blossoms & Watercolor Wings Stamp Set. Designed by Veronica.

CARD : Thinking of You with a Grateful Heart

stampin up all scenes stamp setThinking of you with a Grateful Heart ~ Stampin Up Happy Scenes stamp set. Great fall / Thanksgiving card idea. The wood pattern background is from the Into the Woods DSP. The image is colored with the ink pads and Blender Pens. Design by Veronica.

CARD: White Christmas Thinking of You Cut Out Card

stampin up white christmas cardThinking of You at Christmas Card from my all time favorite stamp set....White Christmas.It's my favorite stamp set because I got to name it!!!! True story, when I was at the Home Office 2 years ago for my Million Dollar Celebration, they were designing this stamp set. They asked me what I'd like to name it, and without hesitation I said "White Christmas"! And it's soooo stinkin' cute. Here's me at the Stampin Up Mfg Plant in Kanab, UT standing behind an entire sheet of White Christmas stamps. How cool is that?!?!? 1497707_10204915288502910_3706532749808932247_n This card is a neat design, the Lots of Labels die cut is the top "window" looking in on the snowman and polar bear. Designed by Veronica.

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VIDEO: How to make a Masked Tree in a Leaf Technique

stampin up masking technique video tutorial tami white Be prepared for some masking magical "wow" in today's Season's of the Stampin Up Sheltering Tree video. I'll demonstrate how to create this gorgeous leaf with the tree silhouette for fall, winter and I even added hearts for Valentine's day. This is an all season, all occasion card. It's a gorgeous wow that is so easy and fun to make you'll want to make a bunch and have them on hand for those last minute "need a card" fast moments. I'll also share my "faux know" trick. For perfect knot tying every time.

INSPIRATION SHEET

screen sheltering tree Featuring all supplies and measurements for this project pdf

NEWS: Winner of the “Beautiful Bouquet” Paper Pumpkin Kit is ….

paper pumpkin winner On my October Paper Pumpkin alternate project video I announced a drawing for a "pink box" Beautiful Bouquet PP kit. I drew the winner randomly using random.org. And the winner is…. Donna Biagioni Congratulations Donna!! I'll get this right out to you. Reminder that my Holiday Helper - 12 Days of Free Christmas Tutorials begins tomorrow. Are you signed up? click here StampOutBreastCancer_1

UPDATE ON THE PAPER PUMPKIN BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER

Here’s a HUGE shout out to all of YOU, our Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Because of you, Stampin’ Up! donated $36,378 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a world-class organization dedicated to ending breast cancer!
 

CARD: Peace Be with You Poinsettia “Wow” Card

stampin up reason of season cardGorgeous "Wow" card for Christmas - Peace Be with You. The flower is created with the Stampin Up Reason for the Season stamp set & Festive Flower Builder punch. The background is created with the Winter Wonderland vellum, and coordinating Wonderland Washi tape. There is a gold Metallic Doily peaking out behind the flower. This is absolutely stunning! Save 15% when you purchase the stamp set and Flower Builder punch as a bundle. 140847S Designed by Veronica.

VIDEO: Perfect Pines Christmas Card

Can you believe it’s early November and the mall is already decorated and playing Christmas Carols? Scary as that is for most of us, it’s a sign. A sign that it’s time to start planning your Holiday cards if you haven’t already. In this video, I’ll give you some tips… Read More

HOLIDAY HELPER 2015 – 12 Days of Christmas Project Tutorials Free

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**Special Edition Newsletter**
Tami’s Holiday Helper 2015
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.
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
My Holiday Helper 2015 is absolutely FREE! My holiday gift to you. The fun begins November 11, and runs for 12 days. If you join after Nov 11, your Holiday Helper will begin within a day of when you join.
Eventbrite - Holiday Helper 2015 - 12 Days of Christmas Projects & Tutorials
Did you know? If you join Stampin Up with me, or a member of my Stamp It Demonstrator Group, you are able to send these tutorials to your customers free? It's true, another bonus of being a demo. Click for details on joining

CARD: Berry Merry Seasons Greetings

Stampin Up berry merry cardMake your holidays berry merry. This Season's Greetings card was created with the Stampin Up Berry Merry stamp set in the Holiday Catalog and the Boughs and Berries impressions folder. This is a great design choice for larger holiday / Christmas card lists. Designed by Veronica

CARD: Snow Way! It’s Christmas Already?

stampin up snow place snow friends card ideaSnow way - it's Christmas already? Isn't that the way it goes every year? All of the sudden Christmas sneaks up on us. Don't let it be you this year, start early. This is what I keep telling myself, we'll see how I do lol. This stinkin' cute snowman card could also be a great winter birthday card when you change the words on it. Created with Stampin Up Snow Place stamp set and matching Snow friends framelits. Save 15% when you purchase them together as a bundle. Designed by Veronica.

CARD: Truly Thankful Thanksgiving

stampin up paper pumpkin four feathers card ideaThis is a beautiful "Truly Thankful" Thanksgiving / thank you card from the Stampin Up Four Feathers stamp set and the September "Wickedly Sweet Treat" Paper Pumpkin (background stamps, words and raffia). This PP refill kit is still available in my online store, while supplies last. Check out my other Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas here. The window shape was cut from the Into the Woods designer paper, from the Lots of Labels dies. Designed by Veronica.

VIDEO: How to make a Sponged Starburst Christmas Card

oh come all ye faithful-stmapin up christmas cardToday's amazing Christmas card technique video features a few different techniques: sponged starburst technique, masking and eliminating objects from a stamp. I'll also show you a tip on how to fix these solid images when they don't stamp a clean image. I love everything about this card. This represents the true "Reason for the Season" to me, and may have just moved into my new "fav" Christmas card spot. Card design inspired by Michelle Zindorf. Highlighting Stampin Up Grid Paper pads for this t130148Sechnique. Some of it's many uses are that it protects your craft area from "ink pad accidents" (as demonstrator by my clutzy hands), it's great for measuring, lining up and test stamping. Also for a quick stamp clean when you're in a hurry lol. What do you use Grip Paper for?  

INSPIRATION SHEET

every blessing screen Featuring all supplies and measurements for this project pdf

CARD: Joy to the World Christmas Card Idea

stampin up jolly christmas card ideaJoy to the World Christmas card. The reindeer is from the Jolly Christmas stamp set, the words are from the Perfect Pennants set. This is a great duplicate card. Perfect for larger wish lists.

VIDEO: Snow Friends Pull-Out Card – Viewers Choice

In today’s video I’m going to create this stinkin cute penguin “pull out fun fold” technique card. This card is a viewers choice, chosen by you guys from my Founders Circle swap video. Created with the Stampin Up Snow Place stamp set and matching Snow Friends framelits. Save 15% when… Read More

CARD: Every Blessing Joyful Christmas “Joy fold” Card

stampin up every blessing christmasThis simple, and beautiful Christmas card is a real wow in person. The special fold is called a "joy fold", I have a link to a video tutorial I made for this technique. I love the black and white color theme. Designed by Connie Heisey.

PROJECT: Halloween Treat Bags

stampin up paper pumpkin baggyLooking for some fun last minute Halloween treat ideas? Check out this quick and easy Happy Haunting treat bag filled with popcorn. Created with the September "Wickedly Sweet" Paper Pumpkin kit. More details about September Paper Pupmkin Designed by Veronica.

PAPER PUMPKIN LINKS

CARD: Reason for the Season Christmas Card

stampin up build a birthday cardA very merry Christmas to you card from the Stampin Up Reason for the Season stamp set.Lots of fun gold embellishing to make this a super classy holiday card. Designed by Veronica.