Merry Christmas my friends! Today I thought I'd share a super cool winter / Christmas theme card created by Liz Miller of Stampin' with Liz!
MDS: Cool Shaped Photo Cards & new downloads
I created my Christmas Cards using Stampin Up's digital software "My Digital Studio" (MDS). They just came out with these cool new "shaped" photo cards that I think are the coolest ever! And I'm not just saying that because I'm so proud of my handsome guys on the front.
These cards were really easy to make, I just created a "postcard" project in MDS. Then changed the "View > Bleed Area" to Artisan for this shape (we also have Scalloped Shaped Cards). I printed them directly through the MDS program. Super easy, and so awesome. I love them.
Here's a Screen Shot of how to change to the shaped post card in MDS:
Here's the front and back view of the cards. When you have them printed through MDS, they even come with envelopes.
I used: A Little of This Designer Kit Download # 127585 for the Banner on the front & Delightful Dozen stamp image download #127597 for the greeting on the back "Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!".
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NEW MDS DOWNLOAD IMAGES
3 weeks worth of the newest My Digital Studio Software downloads:
- December 24, 2013 MDS Downloads >
- December 17, 2013 MDS Downloads >
- December 10, 2013 MDS Downloads >
CARD: Festive Flurry Card – Part 6
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CARD: Festive Flurry Photo Flip Extension Card Part V
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CARD: Festive Flurry Extended Flip Card Part IV
VIDEO: New Years Eve Card
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Lovely as a Tree Gift Bags & Instagram
Today's awesome project is from Liz Miller of www.stampinwithliz.com.
Do you have an all-time favorite stamp set? Well this is mine! I stamped the tree in Pear Pizzazz then used the thumping (or spanking) technique with the Always Artichoke marker and then used the Chocolate Chip marker to color in the trunk. Turned out pretty neat, huh? Don’t forget to stamp your tissue paper too! ~ Liz
Do you Instagram on your phone? I'm fairly new to the Instagram community and I'm totally hooked! I'm an amateur photographer (emphasis on amateur lol) and love to share my pictures there as well as my crafting projects. If you are on Instagram you can find me @stampwithtami.
CARD: Festive Flurry Flip Card Part III
This gorgeous flip card is part II in my Festive Flurry series, and the beginning of a short series within a series lol. Yes, you read that right, in the Festive Flurry series, I'm going to be doing a "Festive Flurry Flip" card series. These will WOW you!
This is a classic Circle Flip card. Designed by April Lopez.
CARD: Joyful Christmas card with a WOW tag
Today's Christmas card idea is simply and easy and has a fantastic glimmer tag with a clear vintage faceted button on it that is just beautiful. I took a close up of the side view to show you how it was done. It's actually quite simple but soooo pretty! The poinsettia comes from the Joyful Christmas stamp set, and the words come from Christmas Messages. Both stamp sets are in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. The tag is from the Hearts a Flutter framelits. Card design by Laurie Krauss.
CARD: O Holy Night Christmas Card
Another great Christmas card featuring products from the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog (which is ending January 2, 2014). The stamp set is called O Holy Night, it is layered on the big accent from the Apothecary Accents Framlits. Also uses Smoky Slate textured card stock and Winter Frost Designer Paper.
NEW: Countless Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Sets I & II
There is so much to say; say it with our Countless Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Sets! They'll never leave you hanging for words and will help you express all kinds of feelings.
To learn more about our exclusive photopolymer stamps and get the flyer for our latest sets, visit my photopolymer page.
CARD: Festive Flurries Snowflakes Part II
The Festive Flurry snowflakes look beautiful no matter what you do with them, it's like you can't go wrong! I love that. Here's another great card featuring the bundle in the Holiday Catalog (stamp set and framelits). The "Merry Christmas" is from the Special Season stamp set. Designed by Genevieve Ko.
CARD: Festive Flurries Snowflakes Part I
Having some fun in the Holiday Catalog today, the first in a series featuring the Festive Flurry bundle (stamp set and framelits). This is a cool design, using a larger framelit to cut out the Winter Frost designer paper, showing the Island Indigo card stock beneath it. Then stamping and cutting 2 snowflakes: 1 in baja breeze (larger) and 1 in island indigo (smaller) and layering on top. So cool!
CARD: Merry Christmas Star WOW
Today's Christmas Star card is a WOW! It's really an eye-catcher using the Merry Little Christmas stamp set for the "Merry", and the Christmas Star single stamp for the star template make it really easy. Simply stamp the Christmas Star on the back of our Silver Foil paper, then cut out and score just like I did in this video for the box.
Would also make great tags for your presents! This card was designed by Winona Semler.
SWAP: Demonstrator Occasions & SAB Catalog Swaps
2014 OCCASIONS CATALOG & SAB SWAPS
2 Separate Demonstrator Swaps
The 2014 Stampin Up 2014 Occasions Catalog & Sale a Bration events are coming! As demonstrators we can pre-order the stamps and some accessories beginning December 1, 2013 (see demo website for details on pre-order). To kick it off, I'm hosting 2 separate cardfront swaps (1 for each).
You may participate in either or both.
8+1 Cardfronts
(make 9 cards total, you will receive 8 back, you will not receive your own back)
Mail to (or drop off) to Tami
Mailing address is provided with registration confirmation email.
To participate, sign-up online below
Cards must be received by Tami:
Monday, January 3, 2014
NOTE: This is not a postmark date, swaps should be in my hands on January 3
Cardfronts should include:·
- Main Stamp Set / accessories used from the Occasions Catalog & SAB (depending on the swap)
Use of new designer papers, etc is encouraged
DO NOT USE: Any retiring stamp sets, accessories or products from Holiday Catalog that are not on the carry over list - Self Addressed postage STAMPED envelope
- Recipe on the back of the cardfront (optional and appreciated)
- Minimum 2 layers
- Cool technique or embellishment
- Only use SU stamps and supplies…if we don’t carry it, please don’t use it on your swaps.
VIDEO: Poinsettia WOW Christmas Card
Today's video is a real act of sparkling beauty and WOW, it's amazing! Just in time for Christmas. This is a really cool technique using Stampin Up Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter, created by Deb Valder. You'll be surprised how easy this card is to make, and your friends and family will be wowed by how cool it is! It's even better in person.
The poinsettia is from the Joyful Christmas stamp set, and the words are from the Special Season stamp set. Both sets from the Holiday Catalog that are currently on sale for a limited time!
INSPIRATION SHEET
Featuring all details and measurements for the Poinsettia WOW Christmas Card pdf
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CARDS: The Best of Sale a Bration – last of the 25 Year Collection
The best sale of the year is right around the corner; are you getting excited for Sale-A-Bration? I know I am. This week I was able to play with the new Best of Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. It was fun to see the stamps from years past. from Kasia J. Stampin' Up! Concept Artist
On this card, I used Old Olive and Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Markers to ink up the flowers and the “For you” greeting. (The Little Labels Punch Pack has the perfect punch for the greeting!)
The only stamp I used on my projects that isn’t in the Best of Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set is the Dictionary Background Stamp. I LOVE this stamp so much! The Smoky Slate dictionary page was the perfect backdrop for my flowers. I also used a Stampin’ Spritzer to turn the doily Smoky Slate.
I also made a small “Bliss” tag to add to a gift or a scrapbook page—or I might hang it from a jar on my desk. (I can’t decide!) I love using neutral colors on my projects and giving them a pop of color—as I did with the Calypso Coral. Then I stamped the flower image in Gold Metallic Encore ink to add a bit of shine.
MDS: 2 WEeks of new downloads
It's December which means Christmas is really close! For easy last-minute holiday projects, buy a few of today's five Christmas/winter-themed downloads. I missed a week of new My Digital Studio (MDS) Downloads, so we've got bonus downloads this week.
CARD: Special Season Window Pane Christmas Tree
How 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
Today'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
CARD: Santa’s List with Silver foil
CARD : Christmas Collectibles & Messages
This 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
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!
- 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
This 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!