Holiday Helper – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas

Special Newsletter Tami’s Holiday Helper 12 days of Christmas Ideas - 2011
craftypersonholidayhelper-175x350It’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 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each day, you will receive not only a picture of the finished project, but you will also receive a complete supply list with a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to do the project. But you can only receive these projects for FREE by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today
My Holiday Helper 2011 is absolutely FREE! My holiday gift to you. The fun begins November 14, and runs for 12 days. If you weren't around for my Holiday Helper 2010, then I have a "double bonus" for you, you will also be able to access those 12 projects as well!

Maybe I should buy him a real bone?

flash-and-the-bone-folderLast night, I found my dog chewing on one of my brand new bone folders! I didn't have the heart to tell him it's not a real bone, I was laughing too hard. I guess I should be him more real bones huh? But was he trying to tell me that he wanted a bone? Or that he wanted to stamp?

Northern Flurry Impressions – Part 2

p9224996-version-2Here's some more fun using the Northern Flurry Impressions Folder #120902 The first card couples Northern Flurry with it's "sister" sizzlit decorative strip Northern Frost #120901. On the sample below, the "Tidings of Comfort & Joy" image is from the Word Play stamp set (#12308 wood, 120651 clear mount).

Northern Flurry Impressions – Part 1

p9224994-version-2It's a "Northern Flurry" explosion!! The Northern Flurry Impressions Folder #120902 is a beautiful accent, or focal point, to any holiday/seasonal card.The first card couples Northern Flurry with it's "sister" sizzlit decorative strip Northern Frost #120901. The 2 coordinate and compliment each other beautifully.

Sweet Treat Lollipops and more

imag0009-version-2Was stamping with my friend Rebecca Bernzweig's house last week. It is always a treat, and she had some fantastic ideas like this super cute candy treat made from Stampin' Up! Sweet Treat cups #116802 of all things!! the backing is from the Perfect Pennants Big shot die #123126. A lollipop stick and fill it up with some candy and this makes the perfect addition to any gift this holiday season!! Love it!!

Free Stamps – new Facebook Challenge

Next Drawing: Friday, Nov 11

3 Lucky Winners!

Each will win 1 of these 3 stamp sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog:

Earn an additional $35 free!

hostesss-special-header Dates: November 1-December 15, 2011 Details You will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when you have an order, book show, workshop, or club hostess totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Double Swing Card

double-swing-1Swing into this super fun technique so easily, by checking out today's video clip. Learn how to make this Double Swing card! So fun, the recipient of this card will flip when they open they open this card and the center piece "swings" to the inside!! This technique was shared by Deb Valder at Stampin' Up! event. You can purchase all of the supplies shown in this video by clicking the links below.

Daisies, Daisies…WOW!

founders-swap3These are 2 gorgeous projects using the Daisies Flower #2 Bigz Die (#114520) for the Big Shot! They are real WOWs. The card was created by Deb Valder, it also uses the Field Flowers stamp set (122760 wood, 122762 clear mount). She embossed the stem in Wild Wasabi emboss powder #123224.

Breast Cancer Fundraiser Card Kits

groupphoto1October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year our team had our 2nd Annual “Stamp Out Breast Cancer” Fundraiser stamp camp for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society) and raised over $2700!! It was an amazing day, event and all for a great cause. I have left over make and take packets from the event, and we thought it would be great to offer the packets and donate all of the money back to Making Strides Against Breast cancer. Hurry these kits are limited, only available thru Nov 7 or while supplies last.

Holiday Tags Gift Packs

linda-cullen-3Another fabulous creation from the mind of Linda Cullen! using the Two Tags Die 115954 and large cello bags 102210. Linda made up these gift packs to sell at craft fairs. She printed the labels using My Digital Studio software.

Days of Gratitude Card

f="http://stampwithtami.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/linda-cullen-5.jpg" target="_blank">linda-cullen-5This card is just so yummy, I LOVE the colors. Designed by Linda Cullen. Linda used the Day of Gratitude stamp set (120835 wood mount, 121148 clear mount) and stamped the large flower image in Baja Blue classic ink. Then used sponge daubers and soft suede around the inside and the edges. It's a real WOW!

Fall leaves with the Spider Web

linda-cullen-1Gorgeous fall leaves created with the Spider Web impressions folder 120889??? Get OUT! My downline Linda Cullen created this card, it is simple and yet over the top all at the same time. The leaves were created with the Leaves #2 die 113459, then run through the Spider web impressions folder.

Ornament Punch Xmas Tree Card

leslii-stevensThis is a super neat "outside the box" idea, designed by my downline Leslii Stevens. She used the Ornament Punch 119847 (of all things) to create this Christmas Tree. Then the Boho Blossoms punch 119858 for the "star" on top. Newsprint designer paper 121878 and the Many Merry Messages stamp set 116586.

Christmas Lodge Part 4

christmas-lodge-selenes-meeting-2Here's another great Christmas Lodge card from Selene's swap. The sample uses the Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount), featuring Snow Burst Textured Impressions Folder (124096).

Christmas Lodge Card Part 3

christmas-lodge-selenes-meeting-1 While we were preparing for the "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" Fundraiser last weekend, the team had a fun "stamp" night at my friend Selene's house stamping the projects. She had some fantastic cards from a swap they had done recently with her group. The sample uses the Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount), and Pines & Poinsettias (123762 wood, 123764 clear mount)

Cindy’s amazing Halloween Quilt

cindy-halloween-quiltWhen we were at the Founders Circle retreat last month, my friend Cindy Peterson made this quilt one night! Seriously, in one night (no she didn't sleep at all lol). With the help of our friend, Susan Adams, they created this stinkin' awesome Halloween quilt. Susan had created that super cute Witches Boot treat holder from the video I posted last week. They used the same idea with the Holiday Stocking Die & 3-1/2 Inch Circle dies to create the Witches boot on the quilt. Those two may have been animals making this quilt in one night, but it really shows how awesome the Big Shot and it's dies are for quilting!

My Digital Studio Hostess Pack and Discounts

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VIDEO TUTORIAL: Watercoloring & Double Impression Folders

always-thankfulToday's video tutorial is a card I created for my stamp club, and I loved it so much it became my swap for Stampin' Up! Founders Circle Retreat. Using the Always Thankful Stamp Set (123787 wood, 123789 clear mount) stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Thanks to you, we raised $2700 for Breast Cancer!

2011-11STAMPERS ROCK!!! You are the bestest, most caring group of women (and men)!! Yesterday was our 2nd Annual "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" Fundraiser stamp camp for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society). It was sooo much fun, everyone who attended won at least 1 prize, the projects were amazing and in the end we raiser OVER $2700!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all who donated time, supplies, prizes, money, and to all who attended. Click the collage to view photos of the event and displays. Donations may still be made to our Team page at Making Strides by clicking here > I have some packets left from the event. They are of the projects we made, and will be offering those later this week (or next) for a donation to Making Strides. Stay tuned here, and to my newsletter for more info coming. Click for newspaper to article >

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

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Made the Front Page News!!

stamp-out-breast-cancer-paper-articleMy friend Selene Kempton and I made the front page of the Valley Dispatch newspaper for the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fundraiser Event we are doing on Saturday!! How exciting!!! Click here to read the article on line > Join us either in person, or by making a donation and have some stamping fun while raising money for a great cause! Click here for more information on the event and how to attend or donate >

Christmas Lodge Card – Part II

christmas-lodge-sue-mcquistonAnother beautiful sample of the Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount) from the Holiday Mini catalog. This card was designed by sue McQuiston. I love the vellum over the trees, it's a stunning effect in person.

Christmas Lodge Card – Part I

christmas-lodge-debbie-sowardsI think Christmas Lodge stamp set (123767 wood, 123769 clear mount) is one of my favorite new stamp sets in the Holiday Mini catalog. I love the beautiful vintage sketch design, it make everything look beautiful. This is a perfect example of that. This card was designed by Debbie Sowards.

The Sounding Joy Card – Part II

the-sounding-of-joy-esther-villiasanaI just love this card, very, very cool. Designed by Esther Villiasana, using The Sounding Joy stamp set (121967 wood, 121979 clear mount). Esther used the Mini Jingle Bells #124116 also from the Holiday Mini. The Top Note die #113463 cut out really draws your attention to this card. The background is Musical Notes wheel #120327, and the Eyelet Border punch #119853.

Bright Hopes Card

bright-hopesThis is a fun and simple card showcasing some fabulous new products in the Holiday mini catalog. The stamp set is called Bright Hopes (122690 wood, 122692 clear mount), 3/8" Quilted Stitched Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler #124105, Designer paper is the Frostwood Lodge #124002.

Stitched Stockings Card

stitched-stockings-debbie-sowardsThis super cute and fun card was designed by Debbie Sowards. The stamp set is called Stitched Stockings (123782 wood, 123784 clear mount) from the Holiday Mini. The stamp set was made to coordinate with the Stocking Builder Punch #124095.

Oct 1 World Card Making Day – Fundraiser

making-strides-oct-1 October 1 is World Card Making Day and I'm celebrating by joining forces with my sister demonstrators and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Join me for some fun and stamping, win prizes all while supporting a good cause. Can't make it and still want to be a part? Simply make a donation and get a copy of our project instructions free! Click here for full details >

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Witches Boot Treat Box

witches-boot-tami-whiteSoooo stinkin' cute, this Witch Boot Treat Box goodie holder is just to die for!! Perfect for Halloween. Inspired by the Dynamic Duo Susan Adams & Janet Baker (see theirs below). This witch is stylin'. Just insert candy into this fun box and you'll be the hit of every Halloween party. Check out the video below and see how easy this fantastic project is. Change it up, make it white and use it for wedding favors and more!

Founders Circle 2011

foiunders-circleI just returned from Stampin' Up!'s annual Founders Circle retreat. I was honored, humbled and truly inspired by the top 100 demonstrators in the company. It was an amazing trip. Click here, or on the collage below to view the entire album of our trip.