VIDEO: Big on You “Sneak Peek” Valentines Card

stampin up big on youI was inspired by a Godiva Chocolate box for this card! True story, what's more inspiring than yummy chocolate? Featuring "sneak peek" stamps from the upcoming Occasions catalog...the Big on You Stamp Set. I've been having so much fun playing with new products, I'm like a kid in a candy store. A great Valentines Day / Love card. The "I do love you" was heat embossed gold on gold, and background was a super easy and striking "direct to paper" technique. Check out my video tutorial below for details.

INSPIRATION SHEET

stampin up big on you screen Featuring all supplies for this project pdf

CARD: Ornamental Pine Glimmer WOW

stampin up ornamental pine stamp st cardThis card is a real WOW in person, stamped with the Ornamental Pine stamp set on Crumb Cake card stock. The images are stamped, and the edges sponged in Early Espresso ink. Then cpver the top "direct to paper" with versamark ink and heat emboss with Iridescent Ice emboss powder for the "glitter". Voila...It's gorgeous! This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Cynthia Millan.

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CARD: White Christmas Snowman Shaker Card

stampin up white christmas shaker snowman cardHow flippin' adorabs is this card? My upline Tami Waddell sent this card to me. Using my fav "White Christmas" stamp set, a circle is cut out of the white panel with the 1-1/4" Circle punch and backed with the Stampin Up Shaker Frames (124155) to create the shaker card. The Frosted Sequins (135835) from the Holiday Catalog are inside the shaker. The patterned stripes on the bottom are All is Calm Washi Tape.

CARD: Whimsical Butterfly “Thank You” Card

stampinup kinda eclectic thank you cardBeautiful and whimsical "Thank you" card from the Stampin Up Kinda Eclectic and Papillion Potpourri stamp sets. Love the soft colors together. The butterflies and words were stamped in Early Espresso ink. Designed by Veronica.

SNEAK PEEK: Do More of What Makes You Happy

stampin up hello life occasionsOne of my favorite new products in the 2015 Stampin Up Occasions catalog that is coming out January 6, is the Painted Blooms designer series paper. It's double sided printed 12x12 paper, and the original designs were handpainted by an artist at Stampin Up. It's beautiful. This card uses the Painted Blooms DSP with a new stamp set called What Makes You Happy. Since these 2 products aren’t available to customers yet, they won’t be listed in the supplies below. Designed by Veronica. Stay tuned for more "sneak peeks".

VIDEO: Moose Munch & Reindeer Food Treats

stampin up moose munch treat Looking for some fun homemade gift ideas for teachers, neighbors, friends and family? I've got you covered! Make some "no stress" Moose Munch (or Reindeer Food) with my friend Michelle Zindorf's recipe below. It's so easy even I could make it, and I'm not much of a cook or baker. My friend Shayna and I had a lot of fun making a batch of each of these for the holidays this past weekend. I've put a quick video together to show you how to make this adorable Moose Munch tag, colored with Blendabilites markers. I created a downloadable pdf file for it, you can simple save and print it on Whisper White card stock. Cut out with the Stampin Up Labels Framelits, then stamp and color. Voila! Do the same when making the Santa "reindeer food" treats, except you will stamp first, then cut out with the Star Framelits. IMG_0928The Moose stamp comes from the "Walk in the Wild" stamp set. I had my own "wild" experience this weekend when I walked out my back door and a Bald Eagle flew by me!!!!! A bald Eagle....in Marlboro, Mass?!?! I just stood there in shock watching him soar and swoop down in the lake, thinking I must be imagining this. Surely, I'm mistaken, surely this could not possibly be a real bald eagle. But it WAS a Bald Eagle! I got a couple of pictures and a video (click here). I've never heard of one anywhere near here before, it was quite the experience to have him right in my back yard. Still pretty excited to have seen him, and honored that he choose the pine tree next door to perch in.

INSPIRATION SHEET & TEMPLATE

moose munch screenmoose munch tag template Featuring all supplies for this project, and Moose Munch recipe pdf

    CARD: Cheer Up Buttercup Butterfly

    stampin up geometrical cherr up cardTaking a break from Christmas for this "Cheer Up Buttercup" butterfly card. The bright colors from the Adventure Project Life kit are sure to make you smile. The arrow, washi tape, clip and papers are from the accessory pack. Designed by Veronica.

    SNEAK PEEK: The Essence of Love Card

    stampin up love is kindness occasionsVeronica and I have been a lot of fun playing with some of the new Stampin Up Occasions catalog stamps and products so we can show you some cool "sneak peeks" of what's coming after Christmas. The catalog comes out January 6, 2015. This Valentines/love tulips card is created with a single stamp featured in the catalog called Love is Kindness (137131), the designer paper is called Stacked with Love. Since these 2 products aren't available to customers yet, they won't be listed in the supplies below, but the rest of the card ingredients are below. The tulips are colored with Blendabilities markers.

    CARD: White Christmas Winter Scene Part III

    white christmas stampin up cardThinking of You at Christmas card featuring the Stampin Up White Christmas set and colored with Blendabilities markers. The reindeer and snowman were cut out and attached with Stampin Dimensionals to make them pop. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: White Christmas Shaker WOW – Part II

    white christmas stampin up shaker cardToday's card is a WOW, it's a shaker card. It's made with the Circle framelits, cut the circle and attach a window sheet to the back. then rim the back with either Stampin Dimensional (the edging works awesome) or foam tape. Attach your backing scene and Fill with confetti...like the stars from the new star punch, or chunky glitter. The snowman and the polar bear are inside and were attached to the dimensionals. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: White Christmas Thinking of You – Part I

    stampin up white christmas stamp setIn all of the holiday excitement, it has just occured to me that my "White Christmas" stamp set from Stampin Up is only available for less than a month more! OMG! Tragic. I am so sad. The Stampin Up Holiday Catalog it's featured in is only available until January 5, 2015...then it's gone forever:( Today's card is part 1 of a series, or tribute, I'm starting on fun projects made with the White Christmas stamp set I named. It uses the All is calm Designer Paper and Washi Tape combo also found in the holiday Catalog. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    VIDEO: 2015 Stampin Up Occasions & SAB Catalog Haul

    stampin up occasions video One of the many, many things I love about being a Stampin Up demonstrator is getting to be the first to see and play with all of the "new toys" that come out. I feel like a "toy tester", and the only better job I could imagine is a "roller coaster tester" hahaha. Now that's my dream job. We were able to pre-order new products from the upcoming Occasions Catalog AND earn free Sale-a-bration products with each $50 we spent. I was sooooo excited, I overnighted my order so I could play with my new toys right away. Here is the video of my Occasions and SAB Catalog "box opening" Haul.
    • Available to customers beginning January 6
    • Available to demonstrators now. Not a demo but want it all? Get these sneak peek products as a demo kit with free shipping, and $25. Click here for details on the kit.
    • Reminder: Holiday Catalog products will be ending January 5!!!! Get your favs now before they are gone forever
     

    DEMONSTRATOR CARD SWAP

    The Stampin Up 2015 Occasions Catalog & Sale a Bration catalogs are coming! As demonstrators we can pre-order these prodducts (see demo website for details on pre-order). To kick it off, I’m hosting 2 separate cardfront swaps .

    New Photopolymer Set: Snuggles and Smooches

    Stampin Up has just released a brand new flippinn’ adorable photopolymer stamp set called Sunggles and Smooches. Just in time for Valentine’s Day! PURCHASE IN MY ONLINE STORE > SEE COMPLETE LINE OF PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS >     TAMI'S STAMPIN UP SPECIALS Host Code XDB26QCE SHOP ONLINE USING THE HOST CODE ➡… Read More

    VIDEO: Making Spirits Bright Drink Card

    making spirits bright-stampin upSpreading some Christmas Cheer this holiday season with something many of us appreciate...a yummy holiday drink! From the Making Spirits Bright stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. This card idea came from my friend, and stamping 'partner in crime' Brian King, it is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps. 10659187_10152570829137326_5631020541788862801_n

    INSPIRATION SHEET

    stampin up making spirits bright christmas card screen Featuring all supplies for this project pdf

    CARD: You’re Sweet Cupcake Thank You

    stampin up sweet stuff shtank you card Adorable "You're Sweet" Thank you card from the Sweet Stuff Stampin Up stamp set. The background is Sweet Taffy designer paper. Are you hungry for some cupcakes yet? the cupcake is colored with the Blendabilities markers. Just love it, by Veronica.

    BLOG HOP: Gentle Peace Christmas Card

    blog hop-christmas stampin up blessed greetings- stmapin upWelcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator's Group Christmas / Holiday themed Blog Hop. We're all really excited the day has finally arrived to unveil our projects that we've been crafting for you. You may be just beginning your journey through our blogs, or you may have arrived from Liz Miller's Blog (#11). To continue on your journey through our Christmas projects, simply use the buttons on each post. My share is a Christmas Card created to look like the stained glass window of a church. From the Stampin Up "Gentle Peace" photopolymer stamp set. This stamp set is what I call a "rogue" stamp set, it was released last month separately from any of Stampin Up's catalogs and is available in my online store. The scene is gorgeous, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Colored with the Blendabilities markers. I will list all of the supplies below.

    CARD: Happy Flowers Birthday WOW

    ssweet stuff stampin up happy birthdayOMG! I am soooo in love with this "Happy Birthday" card from Veronica...have I mentioned lately how much I love Veronica? The Best! This card is so flippin' cute, it's created with the Stampin' Up Sweet Stuff & Occasions 4 You stamp sets and colored with the Blendabilities.

    SWAP: Demonstrator Occasions & Sale-a-Bration Swaps

    stampin up catalog swap 2015 OCCASIONS CATALOG & SAB SWAPS 2 Separate Demonstrator Swaps The 2014 Stampin Up 2015 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 5, 2014 NOTE: This is not a postmark date, swaps should be in my hands on January 5   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 in the new catalog
    • 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.
    Please do your best work on this swap so we have quality work to show our customers.

    Catalog Kick Off – Oh What a Night!

    2015 Stampin Up Catalog kick off party Last night Stampin Up held an awesome "live streaming" event at movie theaters across the US, Canada and the South Pacific. It was our "Catalog Kick off" event, and I was so excited to be able to attend it here in Marlboro, Massachusetts with a group of my demonstrators. Many more from my group were able to attend this event at theaters across the country. At this event Stampin Up unveiled the upcoming 2015 Occasions & Sale-a-Bration Catalogs to demonstrators in attendance. Demonstrators will be able to pre-order from these catalogs beginning tomorrow December 5. *Note: You can pre-order these new goodies in your Demo Kit click for details CUSTOMER ORDER DATES
    • 2015 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog dates January 6 - June 2
    • 2015 Stampin' Up Sale-a-Brayion dates January 6 - March 31
    I'm soooo excited, I think this Occasions "not so mini" is the BEST catalog ever!! I can't wait to be able to share more sneak peeks from it with you. The paper flower bouquet on the front is a new kit! It's amazing. New Blendabilites coming and so much more. Stay tuned. Here are some pictures from the event last night... 10846513_10152583958148763_6995368137795878571_n10845960_10205192612952324_655841320681217530_n 10418917_10152870323546101_4812677889733541483_n 1601105_10204170718560849_762317102027906485_n  

    CARD: Lovely as a Tree Christmas

    lovely as a tree stampin upA beautiful and classic design from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set, with the bow accent from Wondrous Wreath and words from the Stampin' Up Endless Wishes stamp set. The trees are stamped in Gold Encore ink. Designed by Veronica.

    CARD: Noel Christmas Part II

    wondrous wreath 1 stampin up noelContinuing on in this 2 part series of "Noel" cards created with the Wonderful Wreath die cut words over the "berry" only portion of the Wondrous Wreath coordinating stamp set. A little "outside the box" version from the set. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: Noel Christmas Part I

    wondrous wreath stampinupA beautiful and elegant Christmas card. The Noel die cut from the Wonderful Wreath framelits in black card stock. The wreath is from the matching Wondrous Wreath stamp set, but only the "berry" part of the wreath was used to stamp in multiple colors to achieve this cool look. Designed by Veronica.

    CARD: Get Your Santa On Part III

    get your santa on stampinup christmas cardMore stinkin’ cute fun in my series of the Stampin Up “Get Your Santa On” stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday catalog. "Joy, Friendship, Peace, Love and Happiness - A Merry Little Wish". Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: Happy Thanksgiving Wreath

    wondrous wreath stampin up give thanksHappy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a wonderful day of rest, relaxation and togetherness with family and/or friends. My boys and I will be celebrating with family at my Mom's new place here in town. It's her first time hosting in her new home and we're all looking forward to it. Today's share is a fun "give thanks" card. Using the baby wipe technique, placing ink pad refill drops on a baby wipe in various colors to "make your own ink pad". Then stamping on the Ivory naturals. The wreath is made to look like it's hanging on a door but cutting a square out of the front panel and placing the window sheet behind it. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Nancy Lewis.

    CARD: Wondrous Wreath Joy Card

    wondrous wreath stampin up"Sending You Joy" beautiful Christmas card idea. Using a little technique "borrowed" from the quilters. Layer a few designer paper scrap strips on a piece of whisper white, then run through the Big Shot on the Top Note die and voila! Design by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: Christmas Vacation fun

    white christmas stampin up tami whiteThe White Christmas stamp set in the Stampin Up holiday catalog is my all time favorite stamp set. I got to name this set, and I will forever cherish it. I love everything about it. Today's card is just flippin' adorable with the Christmas Tree on the station wagon. Does this remind anyone else of the beginning scene from National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation"? The Griswald's cutting down their tree. One of our Christmas favorites, we watch it every year and it never gets old lol! Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: Get Your Santa on Part II

    stampin up get your santa on card Part 2 in my stinkin' cute series of hanging Santa suits lol. Seriously too adorable for words. From the "Get Your Santa On" stamp set in the Stampin Up Holiday catalog. Designed by Veronica. More 2014 Holiday Catalog projects

    CARD: Get Your Santa On Part I

    get your santa on-stampinup christmasHow freakin' adorbs is this Santa suit card? Can't stand how cute the Santa Suit is on the hanger. Lovin' it! From the "Get Your Santa On" stamp set. By Veronica.

    CARD: Four Feathers “Hello Fall”

    four feathers-stmapinup jen jacobsenJust loving these feathers, I can't get enough. Another fabulous card created with the Four Feathers stamp set. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Jen Jacobsen

    VIDEO: Embossed Wondrous Wreath Christmas Card

    wonderful wreath stampin upThis is a great Christmas Card idea. Simple, classic and stunning...all the right ingredients for a hit! The silver heat embossing make this card a wow. It's very quick and easy to make, see my video for a quick tutorial. This is one of my 113 Founders Circle swaps, this one by Jennifer Cotton.