The Watercolor Winter stamp set in the 2012 Holiday Mini catalog is just a stunning set. Everything seems to turn out gorgeous with it. Today's card is no exception. The holly outline image of the set was embossed in gold on vellum card stock. The back of the card stock was color with the coordinating Stampin' Write markers. Then the vellum is layered over very vanilla card stock. The effect is stunning (even more in person). I'll post more product details below.CARD: Watercolor Winter on vellum
November 20, 2012 by
The Watercolor Winter stamp set in the 2012 Holiday Mini catalog is just a stunning set. Everything seems to turn out gorgeous with it. Today's card is no exception. The holly outline image of the set was embossed in gold on vellum card stock. The back of the card stock was color with the coordinating Stampin' Write markers. Then the vellum is layered over very vanilla card stock. The effect is stunning (even more in person). I'll post more product details below.Big Shot Die Cut Machine Catalog & Video
November 15, 2012 by
You know I'm a huge fan of my Big Shot, it's quick, easy and fun to use. Adds that extra touch to your projects, whether your card making, scrapbooking, quilting, etc. Now it's even easier to find Stampin' Up!'s accessories for it. We have created one big PDF with all the current Big Shot products, including the holiday catalog items, together in one place.
- Download and Save the Big Shot Catalog
- You can also find this catalog on my CATALOGS AND RESOURCES page.
- Here's a great video demonstrator the Big Shot:
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Evergreen Shimmer Card
November 13, 2012 by
This beautiful card is the design of my friend Selene Kempton. It is one of those cards that make you *gasp* out loud when you see it, which is exactly what I did lol. And she was sweet enough to give one to me. The picture is nice, but doesn't do the sparkle and "wow" factor justice. In person it shines, quite literally. Using the Evergreen stamp set from the 2012 Holiday "not so mini" catalog and some other fun accessories.
Check out today's video tutorial to see how to create this shimmery master piece. You can have some fun watching me create a "new technique" when my ink decides to have a mind of it's own lol. Let's just say my version came out slightly different than the original, yet still very cool. This will really impress your loved ones this holiday season when you send it as your Christmas Card.PROJECT: You mean so much card
November 11, 2012 by
I love the sentiment on this card - "You mean so much to so many people" is from the One in a Million stamp set (#126380 wood, #126382 clear mount). This card makes a great Thanksgiving card. It's also a great "thank you" card for many occasions. The fall theme makes it perfect for this time of year, even for birthdays.
The "wood" background is created with the Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock, run thru the Woodgrain impressions folder and then sanded. Very, very cool!!!Holiday Helper – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas
November 8, 2012 by
**Special Edition Newsletter**
Tami’s Holiday Helper 201212 days of Christmas Project Tutorials
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.
WINNER Announcement & Free Stamps on Facebook
November 8, 2012 by
One thing I love about being a demonstrator is sharing the excitement! There is a magic about learning a cool new technique that's both fun and exciting. I also love being inspired by your creations. We are a team, we inspire each other:) That is why I host my Facebook Challenges each month. I love seeing your projects as much as I love sharing them.
Congratulations to Mary Bush who just won the Bootiful Occasions stamp set in my Facebook Challenge drawing.
New Free Stamp Set: Watercolor Winter stamp set in my latest FB Challenge.PROJECT: Stylin’ Snowfolk Card
November 7, 2012 by
This super cute card comes from the "build your own snowman" stamp set, also knows as Stylin' Snowfolk (126285 wood, 126287 clear mount). I love Mrs. Snowman, or is it Mrs. Snowwoman?? She so adorable with the little hat and rhinestones.
A great and fun holiday card.PROJECT: Happy Hour Holiday fun
November 6, 2012 by
Here's a little "outside the box" fun with the Happy Hour stamp set (#126640 wood, #126642 clear mount) from Stampin' Up!. This is so fun, it turns the drink glass into a festive holiday party card with the holly leaf on top. Makes a great Christmas party invitation, or just a fun twist on a holiday card (or festive birthday card).VIDEO TUTORIAL: Just Believe Santa Card
November 4, 2012 by
Some things have to be believed to be seen...Just Believe is just perfect for this Santa Christmas card. We are totally rockin' "outside the box" with this video. Not only did we bring the Just Believe Stamp Set "outside the flower box", but check out Santa's beard made with the Apothecary Accents framelit die! And while I'm on a roll, how about this belt buckle made with the scallop square die. I love finding fun uses for stamp sets and products.
This card makes a great card for those with big holiday xmas card lists as it's really quick, easy and super stinkin' cute! It also is fairly flat and is easy to mail. This standard size card fits the SU Medium Whisper White Envelope #107301PROJECT: Snowman Card & Sale totals
November 3, 2012 by
The official totals are in from our Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular - it was nothing short of AMAZING!!! Typically Stampin' Up! sells about 14,000 stamp sets in a day, but on Monday (During the Spooktacular), we sold 193,000! OMG!!! Thank you all for being sooo awesome.
This stinkin' cute snowman was created with SU punches. He's a really easy and sweet card for Christmas cards. Create by Sherri Peters.NEWS: New Paper Trimmer is here! Order yours today
November 1, 2012 by
Finally, after much anticipation (and drooling over it in the catalog) the New Stampin' Up! Paper Trimmer is available to customers. Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest! Check out the video below and see this new baby in action!
CLICK TO ORDER YOURS TODAY >VIDEO TUTORIAL: Dazzling Dryer Sheet Holiday Sparkle
October 30, 2012 by
Put a little "bounce" in your holiday cards! And by Bounce, I mean dryer sheets...really. Re-use and re-cycle right? This card is simply breath-taking in person, and gets more compliments than any other in my displays. Catch my quick video tutorial below to see how to recycle your dryer sheets into something gorgeous.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Foliage Masking Beauty
October 26, 2012 by
Check out this beauty with a "faux layer" adding depth and dimension to a simple card. This card was inspired by my friend Lynsay Mahon. Recently, Lynsay and I were challenged to design a "2 layer" swap card for Stampin' Up! Founders Circle. It sounds easy enough to do, but sometimes we think in "layers" (like an onion) and designing a "simple" card was quite the challenge lol. As you can see, simple can be gorgeous! A few more tips included in this video are: shimmer mist spritz (for sparkle and shine) and using the brayer to make a matching envelope.More fabulous Bootiful Occasions ideas
October 23, 2012 by
Sorry if you got a blank post, my original post disappeared. Here are a couple of fun cards made with the rain boot from the Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set that I am giving away this week in my facebook challenge. Share a Holiday themed Stampin Up project here on my facebook page wall and you may be the lucky winner of this great set (a personal fav).
How stinkin' cute is this top card that is "raining ribbons"?!?! I love it! These are the 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbons from the new In color collection.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Scarecrow Treat Box
October 21, 2012 by
"If I only had a brain...." ~ Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz
This scarecrow is so stinkin' cute, he doesn't need the "brains" to look good! Fill him up with goodies and he's a candy treat box that's the perfect gift this Fall / Halloween gift season. Also makes great party favors. Check out today's video tutorial for a quick and fun box made from the Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor box and Top Note dies and a few punches, along with some tips.
Inspired by my friend Regina Maginnis, watch the video for a fun story about Regina and the Big Shot she used to make this box.WIN STAMPS: Free Bootiful Occasions Stamp
October 18, 2012 by
A new Facebook Challenge is  here, I'm giving away one of my personal favs...the Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set in Clear mount #126597. All you have to do is sit back, stamp, share and enjoy (and cross your fingers, sprinkle a little fairy dust over your left shoulder while holding your lucky rabbits foot and horseshoe at the same time – kidding…maybe lol).
I love hosting this challenge, because I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing all of your creations. It’s inspiring to me, we keep each other motivated. And even if you don’t share, seeing everyone’s projects is a lot of fun.Â
Here are a couple of fun Halloween cards made with the Bootiful Occasions set. Holiday Framelits fun with Ribbon
October 18, 2012 by
At first glance, you may miss the coolest part about this super fun card...the Holiday Framelits shapes (Christmas tree, Candy Cane and Gingerbread man) were all made out of ribbon! Then they were outlined with the White gel pen for a cool effect.
The ribbons were attached with our fabric adhesive, then cut. Very fun!!!Christmas Lodge Tree and Fundraiser Totals
October 14, 2012 by
We had an amazing stamping event yesterday to Stamp Out Breast Cancer!! We stamped to raised money and awareness for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! So many of you participated both in attending and donating. Many of you even donated and are using the free tutorial to plan your own events to Stamp Out Breast Cancer...wow!!
Our goal was to raise $3,000, and our total as of last night was $3,850!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAMPERS ROCK!!!! I love you all!!FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Prizes and more
October 12, 2012 by
We are gathering last minute preparations for tomorrow's big Stamp Out Breast Cancer event (details below). I'm so excited to be a part of something that does so much good for so many people!
So far we've raised $1,800, and our goal is $3,000. 100% is being donated to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!! There is still time to join us, or donate and get a free tutorial.
If you're on the fence about attending, maybe this incredible PRIZE and RAFFLE list will help you make your decision:VIDEO TUTORIAL: Watercolor Christmas Tree with Colored Rhinestones
October 11, 2012 by
Welcome to today's video, where we ask the question...do naked cards or rhinestones bring our YouTube ratings to Pg-13? Things that make you go - hmmmmm!
Today's video technique features watercoloring this gorgeous Christmas tree from the Christmas Lodge stamp set. The real magic is in SU's watercolor paper and the aqua painter, they make all the difference. But wait, the cool techniques don't end there...let me show you a secret on making Stampin' Up! Rhinestone Jewels come in "colors". Now we have a beautiful holiday tree with colored lights. A real WOW this holiday season. Special thanks to Lee conrey for the rhinestone inspiration!
UPDATES: Free Stamp winner and more updates
October 10, 2012 by
Congratulations to Vicki Leith who won my Wicked Cool stamp set drawing on Facebook! I will be announcing a new Facebook challenge today, stay tuned for that on my FB page. You can enter simply by sharing ideas.
Feeling "Halloweeny" today, sharing this card idea from one of my favorite Halloween sets: Jack of All Trades (#122620 wood, #122622 clear mount). This witches hat reminds me of Harry Potter's "Sorting hat".VIDEO: Stamping Fails – Bloopers, Blunders & other Silliness Part 1
October 7, 2012 by
When rubber stamping goes bad lol...today's video is a compilation of "behind the scenes" funny footage of Tami's Stamping Fails from the past couple of months. Why let all of these golden moments go to waste when you can enjoy my bloopers, blunders and off the wall stamping silliness. By the way , when did the Poppy Parade color retire? ooooops!!!! Come on, I can't be the only one?!?!
DISCLAIMER: No demonstrators were injured during the making of these videos...ok, maybe just one. NEW Disclaimer, no video cameras were hurt during the making (and accidental dropping) of these videos.UPDATE: Breast Cancer Fundraiser – almost halfway
October 7, 2012 by
Our annual "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" Fundraiser event is next Saturday and we are almost 1/2 way to our goal!! THANK YOU!!
So far, with your help, we have raised over $1,300 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!!! Help us reach our goal of $3,000. Even if you can't physically attend the event, a $20 donation to our Making Strides team gives you a FREE Stamping Tutorial of our projects!! You don't even have to live in the United States to participate...we can hold hands across the world and work together to help the American Cancer Society find a cure.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tealight Easel Christmas Card WOW!
October 4, 2012 by
As promised, you can be the giver of the "coolest" Christmas Cards ever this year with this Tealight Easelpop up card. True story, stand this "ubber" cool card up, slide in an LED tea light (no threat of fire here lol) and you have a real WOW! This is the card your friends will put up "front and center" this year. Make your own holiday card fun this year. Check out today's video tutorial to learn how. Inspired by my friends Susan Adams and Janet Baker.Keep Calm and Carry On
October 4, 2012 by
I love that saying "Keep calm and carry on", and I was totally having one of those days yesterday when I accidentally sent an email that I intended to send to my demo group to my entire customer newsletter list! OMG!! I was sooo embarrased, and felt terrible. And I love that you guys all got a chuckle out of it, thanks for the notes, maybe it was fate:) Thank you all for being so understanding. For being so awesome, and understanding with my goof up I have a little present for you regarding that demo email (see below).
