SWAP: Stampin Up Occasions & SAB Catalog Pre-Order Card Swap – Due December 29

2018 OCCASIONS & SAB CATALOG PRE-ORDER SWAP

Due Friday, December 29 The new 2018 Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs are coming! DATES:
  • Demonstrators: December 1, 2017
  • Customers: January 3, 2018
Demonstrators will able to start ordering on December 1. Details will be posted on the demonstrator website. You can also get Occasions catalog products in your demo kit starting December 1. Joining as a demo is the BEST DEAL, and you can join, get pre-order products in your kit and use them to participate in our swap. Iā€™m hosting 2 separate card swaps, you can sign up for either or both. They are both due on December 30. here are the details: PLEASE ā€“ read through ALL the rules and guidelines carefully and follow them. We will be receiving and sorting hundreds of cards and need YOUR help to make sure everything runs smoothly.

CARD: Simple Joys from the Season Like Christmas

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"May the simple joys of the season be yours" holiday card from the Stampin Up Season Like Christmas stamp set. Featuring a beautiful non-traditional color combo of Flirty Flamingo and Blushing Bride and making this card good for many occasions, not just holidays and Christmas.

CARD: Christmas Blessings from the Seasonal Lantern Bundle

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Beautiful Christmas Blessings card from the Stampin Up Seasonal Lantern Stamp Set and Lantern Builder dies bundle. the holly berries are the Stitched Felt embellishments. The background paper is from the Christmas Around the World and Merry Little Christmas DSP collections.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: How to create the Eclipse Technique and a 3 card set

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Sharing some super cool techniques on my online class today, catch it live on my Facebook Page. I'll show you how to make this awesome Christmas card set of 3 cards from the Stampin Up Night in Bethlehem Stamp Set and Die bundle, including how to create the Eclipse Technique using the Large Letters Dies. I'll also show you how to make "reversible" card designs.

CARD: Christmas Wishes from the Hearts Come Home Bundle

Post ContentsCARDMORE ABOUT HEARTS COME HOME BUNDLECARD SUPPLIESTAMI'S STAMPIN UP SPECIALS CARD Christmas Wishes from Across the Miles holiday card idea is from the Stampin Up Hearts Come Home bundle (stamps and hometown greetings dies). The houses are cut from the die. The background paper is from the Christmas Around… Read More

CARD: Best Wishes from the Holly Berry Happiness Stamps

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If you're looking for a quick easy Christmas/Holiday card design, I've got you covered. This "Best Wishes for the Season" card was created with the Stampin Up Holly Berry Happiness stamp set. It uses the Merry Music DSP for the musical notes background.

CARD: A Wish Holiday Tree Card from the Ready for Christmas Bundle

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Here's a fabulous Christmas card idea from the Stampin Up Ready for Christmas bundle. The words "A wish for everything merry" were stamped on the circle cut from the Stitched Shapes dies. The background DSP and presents are from the Quilted Christmas & Christmas Around the World designer papers.

REVEAL: November Paper Pumpkin Kit Reveal and Contest

PINING FOR PLAID KIT

{{SPOILER ALERT}} The November 2017 Stampin Up "Back in Plaid" Paper Pumpkin kit just arrived in the ma last night, here is the grand "reveal" of the cutest dang stocking treat holders ever. And the perfect resource for "upcycling" that left over Halloween candy. I will have my alternate project and video for this kit later in the month. Kit refills should be popping up in my online store any day now. Deadline to sign up for the December kit is December 10 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: How to make Pop-Up Ornament Tags

POP UP ORNAMENTS & BLOG HOP

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstratorā€™s Group Christmas Holiday Theme Blog Hop. Weā€™re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest give-away (below). To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below.   Want to wow your friend and loved ones with your "mad paper crafting skills" this holiday season? My blog hop project and video is for this super cool, quick and easy pop up ornament tag. Perfect to top of your Christmas packages, and gifts. See my "how to" video below, and download the free pdf.  

SALE: Online Extravaganza Sale – ends Sunday, November 26

Dates:

These deals end Sunday, November 26 Then stay tuned for a 24-hour FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING Monday, November 27 It's time to stock up on your favorite stamp sets and products. Beginning Monday November 20 at 12am MT through Sunday, November 26 at 11:59pm MT, shop exclusive sales and deals on select items in my online store for the Stampin Up Online Extravaganza "Black Friday" sale.
For our next act, weā€™re offering free shipping on Cyber Monday! With so many On November 27, shipping is free for all Stampin Up! orders. Because Online Extravaganza deals include a limited variety of products, weā€™ve decided to end Online Extravaganza a day early and give you free shipping for an entire day on every Stampinā€™ Up! order placed. No minimums. With free shipping you get a great deal on any product! Free shipping runs from Monday, November 27 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM MT ONLY.

CARD: Meowy Christmas & Yappy New Year Santa Paws Card

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Have a Meowy Christmas and a Yappy New Year Holiday card idea from the Stampin' Up Santa Paws stamp set. The perfect set for the dog and cat lovers in your life. I can't get enough of it. Love this tree of kitties and puppies lol. Watercolored with the ink pads and aqua painters. Layered over Merry Music and Merry Little Christmas DSP.

CARD: Paw La La La La La Santa Paws Card

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This card is too stinkin' cute with it's dog in the Santa hat and beard. Love it so much. Created with the Stampin' Up Santa Paws stamp set and Stitched Shapes dies. The background is a combo of the Quilted Christmas and Merry Music Designer Series Paper.

VIDEO: On Stage Event Recap & 2018 Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalog Reveals

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ONSTAGE RECAP & OCCASIONS REVEALS

If you weren't able to attend Stampin' Up's OnStage Event in Salt Lake City last week, we are bringing the fun to you! Linda and I did a "mega reveal" of the upcoming 2018 Occasions & SAB (Sale-a-Bration) Catalogs. "Beyond the box" we took it up a notch from our normal "haul" pre-order videos and gave you samples, displays and ideas from the event in addition to the new products. You can really see it come to life. This post is full of information for you including: What is the On Stage Event? Well glad you asked, the OnStage is a little bit like attending a very big (and very fun!) party. OnStage is an exciting event for Stampinā€™ Up! demonstrators from all over the world. Here we share the excitement of the:
  • Upcoming Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalog launches
  • were recognized for our achievements,
  • received business training
  • Swapped card and projects
  • Created Make & Takes
  • Won prizes and so much more
When is the next Stampin Up On Stage Event? Join as a demonstrator and join the fun with our Stamp It Group at one of these locations in April

NEWS: Stamparatus the new Stampin Up Positioning Tool – How to Reserve Yours

Introducing the Stamparatus

A New Way to Stamp!

Itā€™s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, youā€™ll wonder how you crafted without it! Why do YOU need one? Youā€™ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!
  • Make multiples with ease
  • Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
  • If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restampā€”no need to start over
  • Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
  • Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
  • Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement
I need product details!
  • Compatible with Stampinā€™ Up!ā€™s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
  • Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
  • Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
  • 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
  • 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
  • 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
  • Magnet storage areas
  • Retail Priceā€“$49.00 USD
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CARD: Come Home for Christmas Card from the Hearts Come Home Bundle

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Gorgeous holiday card idea from the Stampin Up Hearts Come Home bundle (stamp set and Hometown Greetings edgelits).The houses and snow scene were cut and layered together, then cut with the Stitched Shapes die to create the "ornament" effect. The designer papers are Quilted Christmas, Merry Little Christmas and Christmas Around the World. Linda and I shared this on last Tuesday's Stampin Scoop Show (Episode 43).You can find lots of great ideas for this bundle on the resource page for the show.

CARD: Come Home Tree from the Ready for Christmas Bundle

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This Christmas card idea is a great holiday theme. Recreating a Christmas tree in front of the window with snow falling outside. The greeting comes from the Stampin Up Hearts Come Home stamp set and cut from the Stitched Shapes oval die. The tree, ornaments and presents are stamped and cut with the Ready for Christmas bundle (stamps and dies). The window is cut with the Hearth & Home dies. The striped background is from the Christmas Around the World DSP.

CARD: Christmas Blessings from Season Like Christmas Stamps

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Christmas Blessings card from the Stampin Up Season Like Christmas stamp set. A great simple holiday card. Lvoe the layered snow look, and the stars are from the Hometown Greetings dies.

CARD: Warmth of the Season Card from the Hearts Come Home Bundle

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Here's a really fun card from the Stampin Up Hearts Come Home Bundle. Linda and I shared this on Tuesday's Stampin Scoop Show (Episode 43). The plaid background comes from the Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper, with a hint of the Merry Little Christmas DSP peaking through. The pine boughs comes from the Christmas Staircase dies.

CARD: Christmas Cheer Card and Stampin Up On Stage Event News

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Having a little fun with the Stampin Up Merry Cafe stamp set and coordinating Coffee Cups dies for this sweet "Christmas Cheer" card. The background is created with the Merry Little Christmas, Merry Music and Quilted Christmas designer series papers. The striped ribbon is from the Quilted Christmas suite.

The Stampin Scoop Show ā€“ Episode 43 – The Hearts Come Home Bundle

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW ā€“ Episode 43 The Hearts Come Home Bundle

November 7, 2017 On today's Stampin' Scoop Show, Linda and I featured the Stampin Up Hearts Come Home bundle. This bundle features the Hearts Come Home Stamp Set and Hometown Greetings Edglits Dies.This set makes beautiful holiday cards and we shared a few ideas in the video (and below). Linda made a great card as well.  

CARD: Hello Fall Card from the Merry Cafe Stamps

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Super fun "Hello Fall" card from the Stampin Up Merry Cafe stamp set. The wood background is created with the Wood Texture DSP. The heart comes from the Corrugated Elements and the square shapes from the Stitched Shapes dies.

CARD: A Beautiful Christmas Season from Season Like Christmas Stamps

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This card was created with the Stampin Up Season Like Christmas stamp set. It makes such beautiful cards, and it's so easy to work with. The background paper is the Christmas Around the World Designer Paper. The tag topper was cut with the Hometown Greetings Edgelits, and the words were layered in the Stitched Shapes dies.

CARD: Joy to the World Card from the Hearts Come Home Bundle

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Here's a gorgeous "Joy to the World" card from the Stampin Up Hearts come Home stamp set and Hometown Greetings dies bundle. We will be showcasing this bundle on Tuesday's Stampin Scoop Show. The house were cut from the dies, the background is from the Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper.

HOLIDAY HELPER 2017 ā€“ 19 Days of Christmas Project Tutorials Free

**Special Edition Newsletter**

Tamiā€™s Holiday Helper 2017
19 days of Christmas Project Tutorials ā€“ Free
Each year I share a free program called Holiday Helper, which is normally 12 days of Christmas Projects and full tutorials. This year I have bonus tutorials for you for a total of 19 FREE HOLIDAY TUTORIALS
  • Part 1: 13 Days of Christmas tutorials from my Stamp It Group
  • Part 2: 6 Days of Christmas bonus tutorials
  • Total: 19 Holiday Project tutorials absolutely free!
  • This amazing online event begins November 5, 2016 and runs for 19 days
Lots of love and time goes into preparing for this event every year, and I offer it completely free as a thank you. Eventbrite - Holiday Helper 2015 - 12 Days of Christmas Projects & Tutorials

CARD: Peace on Earth from the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set

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Here's a beautiful card from the Stampin Up Carols of Christmas stamp set and Card Front Builder die bundle. The trees were cut from Silver Foil, and the deer from Cooper Foil. The snow effect was created with the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper. The words were stamped with White White Craft ink.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: How to the new Stampin Blends Markers and Color Me Happy Stamps

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Tomorrow is the "big day" the new Stampin Up Stampin Blends Alcohol Markers are released. Beginning tonight at midnight (MT) you'll be able to purchase them in my online store. In today's online class, I'll be using them with the new Color Me Happy Stamp Set.

CARD: Wrapped in Warmth from the Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set

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A beautiful Christmas card created with the Stampin Up Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set and Swirly Snowflakes dies bundle. It's so pretty, I love the pool party on white. Makes great winter cards as well but simply changing the greeting. You can see how to use this bundle and more card ideas on our Stampin Scoop Show Episode 41.

NEWS: Stampin Blends Markers Releasing to Customers November 1

STAMPIN BLENDS MARKERS

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampinā€™ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampinā€™ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, weā€™re also offering the Color Me Happy Kit (a limited-time 16-card project kit) and Color Me Happy stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

Stampinā€™ Blends Features

  • Add just the right amount of color where you need it with the brush tip or fine-point.
  • Each color (except Ivory and Bronze) has a light and dark shade marker, available individually or in a combo pack.
  • We have done in-house testing for evaporation and life testing and are really happy with the results, so you can feel confident sharing them with your customers.
  • Press fit seal prevents air from entering the barrel and causing evaporation.
  • The nestable lids are easy to keep track of and have a tight fit for long-lasting color.
  • Not this new product line is in addition to (they do not replace) our Stampin Write Water-Based Markers. See the videos below for more details.

DETAILS AND RELEASE DATE

  • Releasing November 1
  • All items available in my online store.
  • Stampinā€™ Blends will be available in upcoming catalogs.
  • Prices are guaranteed through May 31, 2018.
  • The Color Me Happy Project Kit will be available while supplies last. In conjunction with the kit, the Color Me Happy Stamp Set will be available as long as kit supplies last.
Want it all?
  • Join my VIP Club for free stamps, catalogs and member site access. Get your stamps on a budget. Plus a free grab bag in September.
  • BEST DEAL: Purchase the Demo Kit for a the best deal, free ship on the kit, discount on future purchases and all access to VIP site, Demo Site and Stamp Demo Group.

ONLINE CLASS & VIDEO: October 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Card Set & Giveaway

OCTOBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

In todayā€™s live online class weā€™ll be making these stinkin' cute Season's Greetings cards. These are alternative ideas for the October Stampin Up Paper Pumpkin Kit. The first card is this gorgeous Wreath Shaker card created with the Leaf Punch. And don't throw out those left over circles and scraps when you're done. We'll use those to make our 2nd card , the Snowman card. These cards were inspired by designs shared by Debbie Henderson and Dawn Olchefske. Didn't get the "sold Out" October Paper Pumpkin Kit? No worries, check out my list of quick substitutions below to make these fun holiday / Christmas cards without the kit. I'll also be sharing a cool trick you can do with the new Stampin' Blends alcohol markers that are coming out next week. Click here for more info on these markers and how to use them from our Stampin Scoop Blends 101 video.

FREE ESSENTIALS PACK: Join my VIP Online Stamp Club – ends November 15

October 25 - November 15 2017 **SPECIAL OFFER** Want the new Stampin Blends Markers? Have a big wish list of Stampin Up Products? Get everything on your wish list on a budget, and gain access to my VIP Members site, Free Stamps, Exclusive Offers and Free Catalogs when you join my VIP Online Club. When you join through November 15, 2017 and receive a Stampin Essentials Pack free gift from me. The pack includes:
  • Stampin Up Basic Black Archival Ink Pad
  • Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
  • Snail Adhesive
Club details and application to join is below. Contact me at tami@stampwithtami.com if you have questions.