Who says race cars are "boys toys" only? Girls can have some racing fun too! I love it! A hot pink sports car...wahooo! Featuring Strawberry slush and Bermuda Bay, a very pretty combination. It's ok to call a sports car card pretty right? lol. This card was created by Anjanette Potter.
CARD: Rev Up the Fun Pink Sports car
August 14, 2013 by
CARD: Perfect Blend Coffee Cups
August 13, 2013 by
Here's another fun card using the Perfect Blend stamp set, or as I call it, the Starbucks stamp set. The coffee/tea "to go" cups and so cute. In yesterday's video I featured this stamp set in a stinkin' cute gift card. This card also uses the Core'dinations card stock and sanding system for it's cool background. Created by Stacey Reddies.
MDS: Autumn-Inspired Downloads
August 13, 2013 by
Fall is right around the corner, so we're gearing up with new autumn-inspired downloads. (PDF)
- Create the perfect first day of school photo shoot with the My First Day Printables.
- Dress your projects in layers with the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper.
- Find all things creepy, crawly, and cackling in the Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper, Halloween Happiness Stamp Brush, and the Halloween Bash Stamp Brush Set.
- Use the Tags 4 You Stamp Brush Set and the coordinating Label Bracket Punch to embellish any gift with ease for the next four holidays. (Get it? Tags 4 You . . . for four holidays.)
- And finally, make summer last a little longer with the tropical Paradise Found Photobook.
VIDEO: Perfect Blend Starbucks Gift Card Holder
August 12, 2013 by
Today's video is an awesome gift card holder using the Perfect Blend stamp set, which I've nicknamed the Starbucks stamp set lol. "Coffee & Friends are the Perfect Blend" and it's perfect for both a Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts gift card, but as you can see from my example, you can use for any gift card.
This is a great way to dress up a gift card. I also love the Coordinations card stock accent piece created from the window framelits. Inspired by Dana Wurster.
INSPIRATION SHEET
Inspiration Sheet
Includes all measurements and supplies
Starbucks Gift Card Holder pdf
Haunted House Gift Boxes from the “Best of Halloween”
August 11, 2013 by
This stinkin' cool project comes from Stampin Up concept artist Christina N. I love it!! The haunted house image in the Best of Halloween is one of my all time favorite images!
Every year at Halloween I love to give all of my nieces and nephews a treat, and it’s always wrapped up especially for them. Since the August “Best of” stamp set is “Best of Halloween,” it’s the perfect opportunity for me to get started early this year. You can read more about our “Best of” stamp sets here
I love that there are three main images, a border, and a greeting in the stamp set. Since the main images are about the same size, it was easy to come up with a design that worked for all of them.
I used the new Decorative Window Gift Boxes since they are small and all of my nieces and nephews are still very little. I didn’t think they needed much more candy than these hold!
Christina N.
Concept Artist
VIDEO: Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
August 10, 2013 by
We are featuring our new Build A Banner Simply Created Kit and the Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit , which is fully customizable! These are featured in the new 2013 Holiday Catalog. You can create any holiday greeting you want. For directions on how to make this beautiful banner, check out the video below.
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Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
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DIRECTIONS & TIPS
Use the pattern stencils and your Stampin' Spritzer to create the patterns on your pennants. Be sure to plan your design out before you begin spritzing.
- Fill your Stampin' Spritzer with your desired color of reinker and rubbing alcohol or water (we recommend rubbing alcohol because it will dry faster).
- You can adjust the color saturation in your spritzer to create different looks. If you want a darker color use more reinker and less alcohol. If you want a lighter color use less reinker and more alcohol.
- To spritz your pennants, lay your pattern down on your pennant.
- Spray with your Spritzer until you have the desired saturation.
- The spritzing will pool on the stencil a little so be sure to carefully lift your stencils off to prevent any accidents with the reinker.
- To add letters to your pennants, lay down your shield stencil and your desired alphabet stencil and spritz a coordinating color.
VIDEO:
CARD: Dress Up with an Oval Sunhat
August 9, 2013 by
I love, love, love this card! My downline, and friend, Kim Quade sent this to me. It's just darling. I love how she used the Dress Up Framlits and Polka Dot parade designer paper to create the dress. And I especially love the sun hat made from the Small & Large oval punches! Too stinkin' cute Kim!
VIDEO: Halloween Bash Card from the Holiday Catalog
August 8, 2013 by
"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble." from Shakespeare's MacBeth comes to life on the Toil & Trouble stamp set - "Eye of Newt, Toe of Frog, Wool of Bat...." and especially fun combined with the Halloween Bash stamp set "Beware" Bat and label and coordinating punches and of course the Witches Brew Designer Paper. Check out my video tutorial below for some Halloween fun, and a laugh at what "toil & trouble" double sided paper can be. Created by Lori George.
Many of these products are from the new 2013 Stampin Up Holiday Catalog.
INSPIRATION SHEET
Inspiration Sheet
Includes all measurements and supplies
Toil & Trouble Halloween Bash Card pdf
VIDEO
WIN! Toxic Treats stamp set and Howl-o-ween Kit – ends Aug 15
August 7, 2013 by
I'm doing a fun new Halloween goody give-away! Somehow I had this amazing printers tray kit and NEVER used it?! What is wrong with me? I also have the coordinating Toxic Treats stamp set. My oversight is now your prize! I'm doubling your chances to win and giving you have 2 ways to enter, either on Facebook or Google+ (or both).
This give-away is for the very popular and retired
- "Toxic Treats" wood stamp set
- Howl-o-ween accessory kit that coordinates with the set (Shown above) - ink and tray not included
TO ENTER:
- Post your favorite Holiday Catalog product(s) on my Google+ and/ or Facebook page between now and Wednesday, July 14
- I’ll use random.org to draw the winner on Thursday, July 15, 2013.
Good luck!!
MDS: Summer Fun and Holiday Planning Downloads
August 6, 2013 by
Are you suffering from post-July stress syndrome? (Also known as “summer-can’t-be-over-already-itis” and “the-holidays-are-right-around-the-corner-phobia”.) Our latest downloads (PDF) are the perfect cure.
Trying to soak up every last bit of the sunny weather?You’ll love the new Grilling Good Time Ensemble. It’s perfect for a backyard barbeque.
Getting ready for back to… Read More
VIDEO: Envelope Liners Framelits Dies
August 6, 2013 by
Why not make the inside of your envelope look as fancy as the card you are giving. It's easy to do when you use Stampin' Up!'s Envelope Liners Framelits Dies #132172. They are sold in a set of three so you can make liners for our Square, Note Card and Medium Envelopes. They were designed to be used with a single sheet of Designer Series Paper, or cardstock. If you are someone who enjoys making cards, these Envelope Liners Framelits dies are just what you need to add that finishing touch to your project.
DIRECTIONS
- To use the Framelits dies, place the paper on a Cutting Pad, then the Framelit die with the raised edge down, then another Cutting Pad.
- Place the Cutting Pads on tab two of the Multipurpose Platform and then run that through the Big shot machine.
- The liners will slide easily inside an envelope -- use just a little bit of adhesive to hold it in place.
VIDEO
CARD: Halloween Bash Card from the new catalog
August 5, 2013 by
More fun from the new Holiday Catalog. This time in the form of Halloween! I just love making Halloween projects. Most of these fun new "toys" come from "Halloween" section of the catalog, on page 20-21. Including the Halloween Bash stamp set, Black & Orange Stampin' Glitter and Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape. Did you know the Washi Tape coordinates with the Witches Brew designer series paper??
Created by Melissa Buss.
VIDEO: New Gift Bow Bigz Die
August 3, 2013 by
Today's video features the Gift Bow Bigz L Die , and a tutorial on how to use it to make several different size bows. This die is so easy to easy and the end result is beautiful!
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DIRECTIONS & TIPS
- To use the die build your regular sandwich using the Standard Cutting Pads, and run it through the Big Shot.
- This die is different from our other dies -- it's a steel roll die and that means it can cut three to four pieces of paper at a time. It can also cut fabric! When you have cut your paper you will have five bow pieces. Now you can get to bow making.
- You will need a bone folder, and SNAIL Adhesive. Run your bone folder over the paper and break up the paper fibers and then assemble!
- To make the large bow you will need the large piece, the two bow end pieces and the wrap piece.
- Put a little bit of SNAIL in the middle of the large piece, and fold the ends of the large piece in on its self.
- Then bend the wrap piece around the middle to create a finished look.
- Then adhere the end pieces onto the bow.
- To make the smaller bow you will need to cut out two pieces of paper on the Gift Bow Bigz L Die.
- Take two of the bow pieces and fold them in half.
- Adhere them to each other in the middle and assemble the same way as large bow.
- You can play with the pieces to create as simple or as elaborate bows as you want!
Don't have a Big Shot? We've still got you covered, check out our new Pretty Presents Designer Bows. It comes with enough to make ten paper bows, and it looks fabulous on our new Extra-Large Gift Box. Bows are so much fun! If you want to take your holiday gift wrapping to the next level contact your local demonstrator,
VIDEO
CARD: Wishing You Holiday Catalog Card
August 2, 2013 by
Having some fun in the new 2013 Holiday Catalog from Stampin Up (just released yesterday). This card features LOTS of new goodies you'll find in the catalog. Wishing You stamp set, Season of Style DSP, Gift Bows Die and more (will post supplies below).
My friend Diana Hickey gave me this card. I especially want to point out a couple of super cool embellishment ideas she used: notice the Rhinesetone on top of the button in 2 places on the card, and also the ticket duo punch in crumb cake over the edge of the olive tag. Perfect finishing touch!
Recap of August Specials announced
August 1, 2013 by
Oh my! What a whirlwind of excitement this morning has been with all of Stampin Up's new products and my specials. This is the last "blog bombing" for the day (I promise...at least, I think I promise lol).
Because so much was released this morning, I wanted to do a quick recap so you don't miss anything. And I'm sharing this sweet card featuring new products from the Holiday Catalog for some inspiration (see details below).
AUGUST RECAP
- New Holiday Catalog and Products available Aug 1 - Jan 2, 2014
- New Thinlits Dies create moving "Flip flip" or "swing" cards
- Best of Halloween stamp Set is the Best of 25 Years August release
- Win $30 Free Stamps using new Hostess Code #F3BFHTTJ - ends Aug 15
- Free Christmas in August Card Tutorial w/ orders over $50 - ends Aug 15
- Free Project Kit w/ Demo Kit Purchase - $25 free & Free Shipping ends Aug 31
- Paper Pumpkin Special 1/2 off - get yours for $10 a month ends Aug 31
- Want free stamps, catalogs, exclusive videos from Tami and more? Join the Stamp Club
This card was using the Remembering Christmas Deer silhouette stamp, Frosted Finished Embellishments & Winter Frost Specialty DSP on page 28. Created by Mary Polcin.
NEW PRODUCT: Thinlit Card Dies for Flip Flop – Swing Cards
August 1, 2013 by
There are some products you just have to see in action before you realize how much you need them, right? This is one of them! Plan to feature these dies in your events and share the video. When your customers see what they can do, they will place their orders.
These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)
With the number of dies you're getting, plus the die that creates the card itself, the price is a great value-especially to create an interactive card!
- Do a mass production of these impressive "flip" cards. They would make great announcements, invitations, or Christmas cards.
- The main shape in the cards (circle and label) can work with a lot of our stamp images so you can create tons of different kinds of cards using many different stamp sets. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:
Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):
- Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)
Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):
- Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
- Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)
Both card dies pair well with:
- Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
- Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
- Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
- Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)
- These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them!
NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG
August 1, 2013 by
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The holiday catalog launches today, and it's filled with plenty of products so you can get started on your holiday projects. If you would like a free Holiday Catalog in the mail, simply email your name and address to me at: tami@stampwithtami.com (US only).
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COOL NEW WAY TO FEW THE HOLIDAY CATALOG
Be sure to try out the new augmented reality feature--available today--to see videos that show our products in action. It's easy enough for newbies, fun enough for tech-savvy users, and free!
- Install the free Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
- Using the Layar app, scan any catalog page that has the Stampin' Up! Interactive icon on it.
While you're using this feature, be sure to share your favorite products and videos on social media so your friends can see what there is to love about Stampin' Up! products.
Different mobile devices work differently with different apps. Some are faster than others, some take more steps to load videos, etc. With the Layar app, we have noticed these differences in user experience too.
Things to know:
- Different mobile devices will work differently with the Layar app. Some are faster than others, some will take more steps to load the videos, etc.
- You need to hold your mobile device far enough from the page that the image is completely in the device's screen before the video will load.
- Hold your device over the page until the video loads. Be patient-the video might take a while to load, depending on your device.
- Most devices will start playing a video automatically, but some will have a play icon that you need to tap to start the video. And some won't show a play icon but will still require you to tap the screen on your device to start the video. So if a video doesn't start playing automatically, tap the play icon or screen of your device. (If you're using a Samsung Galaxy phone, you'll need to tap the box that appears on the screen to start the video.)
- If you don't want to hold your device over the page for the duration of the video, just tap the video and then pull it away from the page-the video will keep playing.
- From the video can go directly to the online store so they can buy a product immediately, and they can also share their favorite products on social media - Be sure to enter my name TAMI WHITE as your demonstrator of it doesn't already come up so we both get credit.
You can also see all of the catalog videos at www.stampinup.com/showmehow.
BEST OF 25 YEARS: August Edition – Best of Halloween
August 1, 2013 by
VIDEO: Wetlands Color Wash Technique
July 31, 2013 by
I love the way this card turned out. The washed in background of the beach and the bird silhouettes are eye catching. I thought they were sea gulls, my mom thought they were Terns (I think that was the name)...what do you think?
I used the color wash technique to create the background. The key to achieving this effect is the paper used. I used Stampin' Up's watercolor paper, it does make a difference. I also love the convenience of our aqua painters (brushes), you don't need any extra supplies...such as a cup of water.
INSPIRATION SHEET
Inspiration Sheet
Includes all measurements and supplies
Wetlands Color Wash Card pdf
VIDEO
Stampin Up Making a Difference
July 31, 2013 by
These videos are just some of the many reasons why I love Stampin' Up, and how we can make a difference. It's a very special company, and I'm proud to be a part of it.
Stampin' Up Making a Difference for 25 Years
We believe that by sharing our talents and offering friendship to others, every one of us can make a difference at home, in our communities, and around the world. Hear from demonstrators who share how Stampin' Up! has made a difference in their lives, as they've made a difference in the lives of those around them.
Making a Difference in Special Education Students' Lives
See how Stampin' Up! makes a difference in the lives of these extraordinary students from Lincoln-Way High School. Their school's Special Education program uses card-making to help teach them life skills such as following directions, working in a team, resolving conflict, and believing in themselves. Watch and be inspired!
Stampin' Up! Demonstrators Making a Difference in Fiji
Demonstrators who earned the 2013 Fiji Grand Vacation had the opportunity to serve at the Treasure House Orphanage and Nadi Hospital. See highlights from their incredible experience working with the people of Fiji—it will inspire you to make a difference in the lives of those around you!
CARD: Punch Buggy!! Super cuteness
July 30, 2013 by
*PUNCH* Punch buggy (pun intended)!! Maybe you share in the tradition of punching your loved one in the arm whenever you see a Volkswagon Beetle? Our rules are that it has to be the old style VW Bug my parents had when I was little. It was all I could… Read More
MDS: New downloads in Full Bloom plus Free
July 30, 2013 by
It’s Tuesday and you know what that means-new downloads are in full bloom. (PDF) Straight from the annual catalog, the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper pairs perfectly with the Kind & Cozy Stamp Brush Set. While the About to Blossom August Kit adds a bouquet of possibilities to the FREE… Read More
Boating Accident over the weekend
July 29, 2013 by
A nice relaxing afternoon on the lake with my buds turned into anything but after my boat capsized in a freak accident yesterday! OMG! I'm still trying to grasp it all, it took hours to "sink" in that this is real last night.
My friends Cindy, Lisa & I are known as the "scream queens". Always up for adventure, chasing roller coasters and thrill rides...however yesterday we were just looking for a little relaxation and bbq. My kids had just left for scout camp for the week, and it was just the girls. We hopped in the boat (20' ski boat) and headed out for a little "putt" (aka" slow cruise") around the lake.
It was a busy afternoon on the water, lots of boats out enjoying the nice weather. About 5 minutes into our trip, we hit some big waves from a passing boat. My boat took water over the bow from the waves, which happens occasionally. However, something went terribly wrong this time. The nose went down and continued to fill the entire boat with water (with us still in it) and then the entire boat began to capsize. All within a matter of 2 minutes!! Cindy will tell you she was terrified, I never had a chance to be scared as it was happening because I still couldn't believe it was actually happening. At this point, the girls had swam out of the boat, it's starting to capsize and I'm still sitting in the drivers seat in shock...a captain about to go down in her boat. Thankfully all of the other boats in the area came to rescue, and I remember someone yelling to get out of the boat which snapped me back to the moment that I was about to be under this boat.
We all got out of it safely, thanks to God, my neighbors, friends and good people I don't know who were in passing boats and stopped to help. And also to my friend Lisa who insisted everyone wear their life jackets, not just keep them in the boat. Ok, confession, I still didn't have mine on it was under my feet - we were only doing 10mph. I thought what could possibly go wrong? Lisa was able to save her cell phone because had her life jacket on and could swim with one arm up (that's my public service announcement - life jackets save more than just lives, they save cell phones too).
I'm eternally grateful to all who helped us. It took a small army and a lot of good and smart people. I'm told we may even be able to save the boat, can't say the same for my phone.
Below: Scream Queens Cindy Ruggiero, Tami White & Lisa Schwartz.
VIDEO: Taste the Rainbow of Butterflies Card
July 28, 2013 by
Wowzers!!! This card is just fabulous. I'm calling it "Taste the Rainbow of Butterflies". One of my friends received it as a swap card at Stampin Up's convention last week, and from the minute she got it, the card went "viral" hehehe!! First it happened in person, when it got passed around our group so everyone could take a picture of it. Then the surrounding rows caught sight of the card, and everyone wanted a shot of it. I posted my picture of the card on my Facebook Page from the convention, and it was an instant success. There were so many responses and emails about it, I promised to share a video tutorial when I got back...so here I am, as promised:)
It's almost like a rainbow of the new 2013-15 In Colors: Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding and don't miss the card base of Baked Brown Sugar. The butterflies are from the Papillion Potpourri stamp set, and the Petite Pairs stamp set makes the card extremely versatile as you can simply swap out the birthday greeting for any occasion.
Card created by Sheryl Wheatly.
INSPIRATION SHEET
Inspiration Sheet
Includes all measurements and supplies
Rainbow of Butterflies Card pdf
VIDEO
- YOUTUBE: Rainbow of Butterflies Card Video >
- VIMEO: Rainbow of ButterfliesCard Video >
- View all of Tami's videos at a glance >
CARD: Ice Coffe to-go-cup with a straw
July 27, 2013 by
I think the Perfect Blend stamp set, or the Starbucks coffee cup set (my nickname), is one of my new favorite sets. I just love it. Here's a fun card from Sue McNeill. It features the new 2013-15 In color collection: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding. The background is created with sponge daubers, dipped in the ink pads and dotted on Whisper White card stock.
My favorite part about this card is the coffee stirrer poked in the lid of the cup so it becomes a straw. Too stinkin' cute!!!
