Today's video focuses on the Stampin' Up! Distressing Essentials kit #118762, or as I like to call it the "de-stress" kit hehehe. It creates gorgeous vintage effects like this one with it's vintage "flavor" (color) ink spots and stamp. Along with this distressing technique, we will be doing a little "emboss resist" technique to add to this beautiful card. The stamp set is Inspired By Nature #111656.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Inspired by Nature and the Distressing Kit
February 15, 2012 by
Today's video focuses on the Stampin' Up! Distressing Essentials kit #118762, or as I like to call it the "de-stress" kit hehehe. It creates gorgeous vintage effects like this one with it's vintage "flavor" (color) ink spots and stamp. Along with this distressing technique, we will be doing a little "emboss resist" technique to add to this beautiful card. The stamp set is Inspired By Nature #111656.Everyday Enchantment Rosette Fan
February 14, 2012 by
Some more “Sale-a-bration“ fun today. This gorgeous fan was created using Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette die #125594 and the Big shot die cut machine. SAB -Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper #126154, and brad from the SAB - Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack #127279. Click here for a video demonstrating the Rosette die >Sale-a-Brate Good times!
February 12, 2012 by
It's time to Celebrate "Sale-a-bration"! Why? Because we all love FREE, and that's what Sale-a-bration is all about...FREE! Free stamps, free paper, brads, ribbons, impressions folders and more. The birthday card uses the SAB - Outlined Occasions Stamp set (126014 wood, 126016 clear mount) & the presents are the SAB -Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper #126154. The box also uses the DSP and the Sprinkled with Expressions Stamp Set (125130 wood, 125132 clear mount). Both use the organdy ribbon in the SAB - Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack #127279.Beautiful Butterflies Birthday Card
February 12, 2012 by
*Gasp* It's Gorgeous!!! This card combines the Sale a Bration - Fresh Vintage Stamp set (125115 wood, 125117 clear mount) & Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper #126154 with the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die #114507 for the Big shot. Simply cut out your butterflies from the designer paper, then heat emboss the Fresh Vintage flowers in white emboss powder. The background is done with the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder #115964.
Elegant Bird Die Cut ideas
February 11, 2012 by
This is the new Stampin' Up! Elegant Bird bigz Die # 125593 for the Big Shot machine. a great die for so many projects, very vintage. Combine the versatile bird and wing shapes for fun, unique birds.Here's a couple of fun ideas.Rosette Apple for the Teacher!
February 9, 2012 by
Here's a big wow! This is an apple made from rosettes, you can create this with the Simply Scored tool #122334, or the Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette die #125594.Heart Hot Air Balloon
February 7, 2012 by
Here's a super fun idea using the Hearts Framelit Die collection #125599. This first project is a picture frame, taking several of the same sized hearts cut in designer paper and folded in half for the "Heart Hot Air Balloon". Using the Sweet Centers Stamp Set #116521 for the balloon "basket" and heart punches from the Red Glimmer paper #121790.Packed for Dad
February 5, 2012 by
Let's here one for the Dads! This super cute stamp from the Occasions mini catalog called Packed for Dad #125452 is packed full of fun "man-town" trinkets: remote control, pocket knife, spatula, hammer, tie, glass pocket watch and more! Here are some great cards created using the stamp. Designer Rosette Die Fun
February 4, 2012 by
Here are some fun ideas using Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette die #125594 from Stampin' Up Leadership. The first sample is such a cute way to make a "dress" using the rosette. So fun!! It uses the Round tab punch (119864) and Paper Doily Sizzlet Die (125592). The second sample Also uses the P.S. I Love you stamp set (wood 125460, clear mount 125462). Click here for a video demonstrating the Rosette die >VIDEO TUTORIAL: Upsy Daisy Masked Butterfly
January 30, 2012 by
Can you say WOW! So amazing, and yet so simple to do. Today's video offers some tips and tricks to masking this beautiful butterfly which include creating a "re-usable" mask. This single layer, "no-snail" card goes down as one of my favorites, thanks to the gorgeous "faux layer"!Take it to Heart Stamp Set
January 30, 2012 by
Here are some Valentine's card ideas from the new Take it to Heart Stamp Set (125520 wood, 125522 clear mount) offered in the Occasions Mini catalog. These were hanging on a "clothes line" display at Stampin' Up!'s Leadership event, that's why they all have clothes pins on them (they weren't part of the design lol).
Free stamp set give-away and ideas
January 27, 2012 by
Congratulations to Doralyn Andrews who won my latest Facebook give-away, The Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set!
Next drawing is for 2 stamp sets (2 chances to win): Tagtastic & Array of Sunshine Hostess Stamp Sets
Winners drawn February 10. To enter, post your own Stampin' Up projects on my wall at www.facebook.com/stampwithtami1
CLICK HERE FOR CHALLENGE DETAILS >Stampin Up Leadership Updates
January 25, 2012 by
The Stampin' Up! Leadership event in San Antonio, Texas last week was the bomb!!! We had sooo much fun. Along with great friends (old and new), great food, a fun area along with Riverwalk...I got to cheer for my downline Dawn Gutro, who walked across stage for her promotion. I presented at the Share Fair (will be sharing this with my group tomorrow night for those who didn't make the trip), and got to ride a Harley Davidson on stage...seriously?!?! How cool is that?!?!? Thanks to SU IT Director, Chad Richards for sharing his love of motorcycles.
At Leadership, an exciting new product was announced: A diagonal plate insert for the Simply Scored tool!! YEAH! Demos can pre-order Feb 20, Customers can get their hands on this baby March 1 (stay tuned).
Sale-a-Bration 2012
January 24, 2012 by
SAB: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set
January 23, 2012 by
It's almost here, the countdown to Sale A Bration is on!!! TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 24 is the big day!! I will have all of the details tomorrow, stay tuned!! In the meantime, here's a great sneak peek card using the SAB exclusive stamp set called Fresh Vintage (#125115 wood, #125117 clear mount), SAB Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper #126154 and Everyday Enchantment Brads #127279 (ribbon and brad pack).SAB: Outlined Occasions Stamp Set
January 22, 2012 by
Here's another sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! 2012 Sale a Bration (coming Tuesday, Jan 24). This card uses the SAB exclusive Outlined Occasions stamp set (#126014 wood, 126016 clear mount), along with some SAB exclusive designer fabric called Flirtatious #127711. The crown is from Artistic Etchings (118517 wood, 120573 clear mount), and the gold embossed background is from the Elementary Elegance Stamp set (125120 wood, 125122 clear mount).
SAB: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set
January 21, 2012 by
Sale-a-Bration is coming!!! Beginning January 24 (just 3 days away) and I'm so excited - who isn't?!?! Free products with every $50 you spend...yippeeee! I can't post the Sale-a-Bration catalog or products until January 24, but I can tease you with some sneaky peekies!
This one is from an SAB exclusive stamp set called Fresh Vintage (#125115 wood, #125117 clear mount), which coordinates with the Postage Stamp Punch. The card also uses SAB Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper #126154.
This card was designed by Dawn Gutro.Video: New Framelit Dies
January 20, 2012 by
The innovative, thin, wafer-life design of these dies lets you see where you're placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images.
Cut single hearts or labels for accetns or layering. Framelits Dies look very different from other dies in the Stampin' Up! product line, but the opportunities are endless when you use them in your craft projects.
- Labels Collection Framelits dies #125598
- Hearts Collections Framelits dies #125599
Love and Laughter Engagement Card
January 19, 2012 by
This is a really pretty card for an engagement. Featuring the Love & Laughter stamp set (#125475 wood, #125477 clear mount) in the 2012 Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog. Using the stampin' write markers to accent the "she said Yes!" on the image of the dress.
Take it to Heart Cards
January 18, 2012 by
I'm leaving, on a jet plane! As this blog post makes it's way to you, I'm on my way to San Antonio, Tx for Stampin' Up!'s annual Leadership event! I have many great ideas coming all week for you while I'm gone.
You can follow my Live Leadership postings on my Facebook Page.
Today's 2 Occasions mini cards are from the Take it to Heart Stamp Set (#125520 wood, #125522 clear mount). This set was made to coordinate with the new Hearts Framelit Die collection #125599.Apothecary Art Birthday Card
January 17, 2012 by
I really like the Apothecary Art stamp set (#125525 wood, #125527 clear mount), and especially that it is designed to fit in the new Labels Collection Framelits # 125598 for the Big Shot. The background designer paper strip is from Well Worn #122359.
This was color with the Stampin' Write markers. The background texture is from the Polka Dots impressions folder.
Video: Paper Doily Sizzlit Die
January 16, 2012 by
One of the benefits of using Sizzlit dies is the delicate and intricate designs they cut. Now, with Stampin' Up!'s Paper Doily die #125592 you have the opportunity to create those beautiful detailed designs in a size that hasn't been an option before. Create an intricate doily design from single layers of Designer Series Paper or card stock using this newly-sized larger Sizzlits die. Makes a delicate background on a card or a focal point on a frame. Doily image is approximately 4-1/4" diameter.
Here is a quick video from Stampin' Up! demonstrating how to use the new sizzlit die.Elements of Style Invitation
January 15, 2012 by
This week I'm heading off to San Antonio, Texas to attend Stampin' Up!'s Annual Leadership event. I'm very excited!! While there, I was invited to an Advisory Board Alumni lunch. This gorgeous hand-stamped invitation arrived in the mail for the event.
The Elements of Style stamp set was embossed in gold, then they used the new Label Framelits in the Occasions mini catalog to cut out the shape....so pretty!
I listed the main products used on the card below, click on them for more information.Helly Doily Card
January 14, 2012 by
The Hello, Doily Background Stamp #122845 is such a pretty stamp, and it seems like everything you stamp with it comes out beautiful. My Mom sent us this card. She embossed the Hello, Doily image in white emboss powder. I love how she layered the ribbons: Chantilly Crochet Trim #118480, Elegant Eggplant Scallop Dots Ribbon #124143 and Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119960.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tea Shoppe Cherry Scented Card
January 13, 2012 by
Cherry Scented?!! Seriously?!?! Shut the front door!!! True story, today's card and video is an "Occasions mini Explosion" showing as many of Stampin' Up!'s new toys from the Occasions mini catalog as I could possibly fit in one fabulously scented card. From Cherry scented emboss powder, to Adorning Accents Edgelits and Impressions folders and Doily die. For your entertainment, the video is complete with a funny story about just how good the cherry scent is, and my silly beagle...say no more...watch the video lol.
The Tea Shoppe stamp set makes it a great Valentine's Day card, or switch out the "Teeny Tiny...everything" stamp set words for a different occasion.
