My Digital Studio Christmas Cards

mds-ciaf1Here are some super cute Christmas card ideas using My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up. MDS TIP: Did you know that you can create a cool project in MDS as your sample, then create the real thing from your sample? This way you'll know exactly what it will look like before ...

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Personalized Chocolate Goody Bag

tami-hershey-nuggets Are you last minute gifter? Trying to think of the special something you can do in a hurry? Look no further, this project is not only cool, it's perfect for those last minute Holiday Gifts. Check out the video and learn how to create this cool goody bag, and personalized Hershey Nuggets chocolates. This project being featured on MommyNiri.com!!

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Rudolph Spares

rudolph-spares-tami-white1Rudolph with your nose so bright...have you ever wondered...what would happen if Rudolph's nose went out on Christmas? Have no fear this Christmas year! Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer is prepared, with Rudolph Spares!! Join me for today's video tutorial and I'll show you how to create this adorable candy bar gift. Friends, family, teachers...it's sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Santa Gift Card Holder

2009-12-santa-suit-gift-car-holder Can you stand how stinkin' cute this Santa suit gift card holder is? Join me for today's video tutorial, and see how easy it is to create. Techniques shown in the video include "faux stitching" and attaching jumbo grommets.

My Digital Studio – Family Christmas card

My Digital Studio Christmas CardI created our family Christmas card using Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio Software this year! I loved being able to add a bunch of photos and captions to the inside of the card. Confession, I really, really wanted to type a family Christmas letter in there but I just couldn't get it written...so my apologies to the family

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Holiday Gift Tags

sweet-homeIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Here is a great, beautiful, quick and easy gift tag idea for your Christmas gifts this holiday season. These are made with the Stampin Up Two Tags die (115954) for the Sizzix Big shot, and the Sweet Season Stamp Set (116471). Check out today's video for how to make these great gift tags. You'll see how to use Stampin Write markers

Build a Bear Workshop Viewing Party Pics!

I’ve been bursting to post about my Build-a-Bear workshop viewing parties that were this past Friday night and yesterday! They were fantastic!! We had an absolute ball! I was so lucky to have been given this opportunity!! We watched Holly and Hal Mooseâ„¢: An Uplifting Christmas Adventure (click here to… Read More

Bears of the Holy Grail – Monty Python meets BABW

I just couldn’t resist posting these from my boys. I was setting up for my Build-a-Bear Workshop viewing parties last week, and my sons saw some of the bears made from the BABW sizzix Big Shot collection and asked if they could make some. I said sure, broke out all… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Metal Napkin Ring Holders

Looking for a gift that makes your recipients say WOW!!! These metal napkin ring holders are a double bonus, not only are they stunning,but the men in your life are going to be soooo impressed with what you can do with a piece of sheet metal! Whether you give these… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Candy Bar Gift Card Holders

Perfect for your holiday gift giving! Break out the Chocolate!!! Today’s video uses Stampin Up to turn your favorite chocolate bar into a fab gift card holder. It’s a fabulous presentation to jazz up your gift cards. And it’s great for more then just Christmas, this idea works for Valentine’s… Read More

Hurry! Retiring Stamp Sets List

The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010. They have been on what’s called a “Dormant List”, they didn’t retire last June, but didn’t make the new annual Idea Book & Catalog. They are now retiring for good, and there are some GREAT stamps on this list.… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Snowman Soup Gift

It’s not just a super cute snowman, it’s Frosty Snowman Soup – in a video! Frosty is a hanging envelope pouch, complete with packet of hot cocoa, mini marshmallows and a candy cane stiring stick! Perfect to hang on a gift, Christmas tree, or give as a gift. Thanks to… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Ornament Box Part 3 of 3

Here it is! The final video in my glass ball ornament series!!  I know you all are dying to see this final segment and learn how to make the Christmas ornament box, and I’m hoping you love this as much as I do. My original box was inspired by the… Read More

Stampin Up on the TODAY Show Video

Very exciting!! Shelli Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Stampin’ Up, was on the NBC TODAY Show today (Dec 4). If you missed it, here’s the video > Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy   Join My Newsletter | Feedburner | Specials   Here’s the link: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/34275061#34275061… Read More

Stampin Up on the TODAY Show (Friday)

EXCITING NEWS!! Stampin’ Up was on the Today Show, Friday, Dec 4 CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO OF THE SHOW > Shelli Gardner (CEO & Co-Founder of Stampin’ Up!) will appear on NBC’s TODAY Show on Friday, December 4, 2009! While we do not know the exact time, we do… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Glass Ball Ornaments – Part 2

Today’s video is the 2nd in a 3 part video series I’m doing on Holiday Glass Ball Ornaments. Can you say WOW?These glitter glass ball ornaments are simply amazing! Using a few Stampin Up supplies, such as Icicle Rub Ons, Classic Ink Pad refills and Fine Galazy (Cosmo or Supernova)… Read More

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Sunday’s Winner! Today is the last day!

Congratulations to Sunday’s Daily Drawing Winner: Gail Briggs!!!! Gail  won the “Patterned Pines” Stamp Set – Level 1 hostess!!!! If you are entered and didn’t win today, don’t worry, you’re name is still in the drawing until tomorrow. tomorrow (Monday) is the last day of my daily give-aways. Today’s prize… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Glass Ball Ornament – Part 1

Today’s video is the 1st in a 3 part video series I’m doing on Holiday Glass Ball Ornaments. Create these super cool Christmas decorations, featuring a “floating” image inside your ornament, this holiday season. Super cool, fun and easy. Stay tuned this week for part 2 which will feature how… Read More

Saturday’s Winner!

Congratulations to Saturdays Daily Drawing Winner: Susan McCallin!!!! Susan won the “Of the Earth” Stamp Set – Level 1 hostess!!!! If you are entered and didn’t win today, don’t worry, you’re name is still in the drawing until Monday. Monday is the last day. Today’s prize is the “Patterned Pines”… Read More

Occasions Mini Catalog Swap

2010 OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG SWAP FOR DEMONSTRATORS The 2010 Stampin Up Occasions Mini catalog  is coming! As demonstrators we can pre-order the stamps and some accessories begining December 1, 2009. To kick it off, I’m hosing a cardfront swap. This swap is available to all demonstrators.… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Textured Wreath

Join me for today’s video and some fun with impressions texture folders and the Big Shot machine. I’ll show you how easy it is to create an embossed wreath using some on board chipboard. If you like this idea, and want more Click here to view my vieo on how… Read More

Ho Ho Ho Banner and Berries for Christmas

We are hosting Thanksgiving this year, and I wanted to show off my Ho Ho Ho banner (Holiday Mini Catalog) early. I attached it to some berry garland and hung it from a decorative rod. It looks great!   This decorative banner comes from the Stampin’ Up Holiday Mini Catalog, #117613.… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Double Window Ornament Card

Join me today for this super cool technique, create a double window opening out of the ornament movers and shapers! It’s a beautiful, fun and easy holiday card. Other techniques in the video show big shot textured folder embossing and a shimmery background. This technique idea came from my friend… Read More