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Friday, December 29, 2017

Holiday Card Class part 3

Well, these holiday cards are a little late, but I still wanted to share them. This was my second card class of December.  I love these cards! They were fun and yes, they took more time that the quick and easy cards I did a week earlier.  But the cards are worth the extra work.  My favorite was the white one.  It's a beautiful sparkling card using the Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies.

I CASED these fun cards. Sometimes I have more fun picking out other peoples ideas to share at class, rather than coming up with my own ideas.  I love the Copy And Share Everything way of making cards! Why stress about coming up with an idea when there are so many wonderful card ideas out there.  

My favorite was the white card, but I admit I loved them all.  This beautiful sparkling card using the Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies*.

*This is a last-chance item, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 
I don't think the photos do it justice.  The dies let the Silver Glimmer Paper show through to twinkle for the moon and stars and silhouette of the trees.
Tips and Tricks:  
I used a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock, placed the dies all together to run through the Big Shot, it was the star/moon die along the top of the paper and the 2 trees in the middle.  I also used the single tree die with a separate piece of white.  
After die-cutting, I used the Softly Falling Embossing Folder for texture.  Then used the trees I had cut to pop up on the front with Dimensionals.  


This fun Double Z card idea came from the Thanksgiving card I made at a shoebox swap.  My friend Jan Myers made the Thanksgiving card (see it HERE), and I thought how fun would this be for Christmas and even Valentine's Day.  I kept this one fairly simple for class, but you could go crazy with details on this. 

I LOVE the Large Letters Framelits Dies with my Big Shot. I used the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack for my letters.  I cringed when I saw the cost of the letter dies, but then I realized all that I could do with them, and how much fun I could have! Plus if you wait and buy them during Sale-a-Bration (SAB) you can earn free SAB products!!  During SAB earn a free SAB with every $50 you spend and there are 2 levels of SAB this year!
It's kind of hard to see in the photos, but there are silver embossed snowflakes on the Be Merry Designer Series Paper.  


This last card is from Leena Girsa at A La Card blog (see her card HERE).  I just loved how she used the Merry Café stamp set* from the Holiday catalog with the Be Merry Designer Series Paper and Brick Wall Textured Embossing Folder for layers and texture on this card.  It's such a cheery Christmas card!  Plus the Merry Café stamp set* stamp set coordinates with the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies from the annual catalog. 
*This is a last-chance item, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 


Check out the YEAR-END SALE for deals on retiring and surplus items.  

The Year-End Sales Event is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items. This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place orders when you see something you like, because this sale is while supplies last

YEAR-END SALE Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Discounts apply to select items only.
  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
  • Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Host sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).

While you are looking at the sale items, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack, Holiday items that are carrying over and the beautiful Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog.  

If now is not the time for shopping, then remember in January the best sale of the year starts...  Sale-A-Bration!  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB) you can pick a free SAB item for every $50 you spend!  

Contact me with any questions.
There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up! Shop, host or join.
Contact me with questions, to order, or join my group!
I would love to stamp with you.

Happy Stamping!
 ~ Tammie

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Last week for Stampin'Up! Year-End Sale Items

Stampin'Up! has a sale for the month of December!  There's 1 more week to take advantage of these sale items.  Some items are retiring and this is the last chance to get them, and save a little money on select discounted items too.

In January the best Stampin'Up! sale of the year starts, Sale-A-Bration!  So if now is not the time for shopping be sure to check out Sale-A-Bration (for every $50 you spend, you can pick a free SAB item) and the new Occasions catalog in January with fun new products for Spring.  


Check out the YEAR-END SALE for deals on retiring and surplus items.  

The Year-End Sales Event is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items. This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place orders when you see something you like, because this sale is while supplies last

YEAR-END SALE Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018
Here's all the details
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Discounts apply to select items only.
  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
  • Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Host sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).

While you are looking at the sale items, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack, Holiday items that are carrying over and the beautiful Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog.  

If now is not the time for shopping, then remember in January the best sale of the year starts...  Sale-A-Bration!  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB) you can pick a free SAB item for every $50 you spend!  

Contact me with any questions.
There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up! Shop, host or join.
Contact me with questions, to order, or join my group!
I would love to stamp with you.

Happy Stamping!
 ~ Tammie

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Christmas Cards, Tags and More

I wanted to share a few things that I got from friends this year.  I love the creativity of others and wanted to share it with you.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

Look at this beautiful card from my friend Dawn.  I LOVE this card, how beautiful!  It sparkles and 3D. I do believe it was one of my favorite cards this year. 

Dawn used the Hearts Come Home Bundle available in Clear* or Wood* mount stamps with dies.  The bundle saves you 10%, but the bundle price will end with this catalog.
This is last-chance items, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 

And here is another wonderful gift from Dawn.  I love the wine tag!  
The Half Full Clear mount stamp set is also available in Wood mount.  This is a wonderful set, just imagine all the fun you can have crafting with this set.  


This sweet card with soaps and bath salts was a wonderful gift to receive.  My friend Laurie Hendren made all of it!  Yep, she makes her own soaps and salts.  I feel so lucky!

The Beautiful You stamp set is available in Clear Mount or Wood mount and is from the Annual Stampin'Up! catalog.  


Contact me with any questions.
There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up! Shop, host or join.
Contact me with questions, to order, or join my group!
I would love to stamp with you.

Happy Stamping!
Tammie

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Saturday, December 23, 2017

Holiday Swap Cards round 2

Here's another set of holiday card swaps. Then tomorrow, I'll be posting a few more ideas from things I received. 
As a Stampin'Up! demonstrator I participate in organized card swaps and I love them!  It's a great way to share ideas.  I was in a few different holiday swaps this year.  These are fun cards from a group of friends I have known and loved for years. Some cards are CASEd and others are there own ideas.  

Many of these amazing stamp and other products are only available during this Holiday catalog.  They will be gone January 2, 2018!  
I believe this card is a double Z fold.  What a beautiful card and fantastic idea!
Jeanne Treptow used the Night In Bethlehem Clear Bundle* for her swap card, I just love this beautiful card!  The bundle is available in wood too! The bundle saves you 10%, but the bundle price will end with this catalog.
This is last-chance items, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 

I believe the bundle is what is retiring, but the stamps and dies will be available without the discount in the future. 

 Dawn Simmons made this wonderfully cute card that just warms my heart.  
 Dawn Simmons used the Smitten Mitten Bundle* (#146070, $46.75) and Quilted Christmas 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper*.  You can also buy the Smitten Mitten stamp set* (#144931, sale $18.90) and Many Mittens Framelits* (#144672, sale $27.90) separately.  The price is about the same either way you order (bundle or not), but if you only want one, it's great that the individual items are on sale during the Year-End Sale!    
*These are last-chance items, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 





This sweet card came from Dana Glass.  I love how simple it is, and if you were making 60 cards, this is a card for me.  Dana used the Merry Little Labels stamp set, available in Clear and Wood (on sale!!) mount stamps, with the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper.  The Merry Little Labels stamp set is also available in a bundle with the Everyday Label Punch.  See many of these items under the Year-End Sales Event.
These are last-chance items, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 



Glenda Timkovich made this beautiful card using the Leaf Punch. I believe she got the idea from Mary Fish for this fun wreath using the Leaf Punch. There is a bundle available with the Painted Harvest stamp set and this Leaf Punch. Just imagine all the things you can do with this punch!  It's not limited to just Christmas.  




Here's my card from the swap using the Merry Café stamp set*.  This adorable stamps set coordinates with the Coffee Cups Framelits in the annual catalog. I also used the Foil Snowflakes* and Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder*.
*These are last-chance items, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 




Check out Stampin'Up!'s YEAR-END SALE for deals on retiring and surplus items.  
There is a small list of Carry Over items from the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog, and many that are going away.  
The countdown to year-end deals and discounts has begun!

This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place orders when you see something you like, because this sale is while supplies last

YEAR-END SALE Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Discounts apply to select items only.
  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).

Now may not be the time for shopping, after all the holidays are here, we are busy, and in this season of giving we are doing things for others.  But in January you can use that Christmas money for stamps! The best sale of the year starts January ...  Sale-A-Bration!  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB) pick a free SAB item for every $50 you spend!  That means all the wonderful products in the annual Stampin'Up! catalog and the Occasions catalog (starts in January) that you buy during SAB count, for every $50 you spend, pick a free SAB.  


Contact me with any questions.
There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up! Shop, host or join.
Contact me with questions, to order, or join my group!
I would love to stamp with you.

Happy Stamping!
 ~ Tammie

Friday, December 22, 2017

Holiday Card Class part 2

More holiday cards!!  Here are cards from one of my December classes.  I managed to do 2 holiday card classes in December this year.  But I guess by doing that I forgot to post quite a few holiday card ideas earlier this month!  So here they are now, I hope you enjoy!
This class theme was quick and easy cards.  The cards are pretty, but they went together quickly.  Perfect for when you have a lot of cards to make.

I CASED these fun cards. Sometimes I have more fun picking out other peoples ideas to share at class, rather than coming up with my own ideas.  I love the Copy And Share Everything way of making cards! Why stress about coming up with an idea when there are so many wonderful card ideas out there.  

The Elf and Love cards are from the Festive Phrases* stamp set available in Clear and Wood (the wood set is on sale right now) in the Holiday catalog.  
*This is a last-chance item, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 

This versatile stamp set covers Halloween, Christmas and Valentine.  
The Love Card is from Martha from the Global Design Project Team blog post. I believe Martha is from Germany and while I do not know German, I wanted to provide a link to her post to show her fun project at Cookies Craft&Co  I used her design for both my Love card and Elf card, I stepped up the design by adding the Layering Oval Dies for extra layers on the card.  
https://www.cookiescraftco.de/2017/08/21/gdp101-global-design-project/


This great card ideas comes from my friend Carn Meagher.  I am in some demonstrator swap groups with Carn and I aways love her ideas.  This was a beautiful and easy card to do for class.  The card features the Merry Mistletoe stamp set from the annual catalog and the Winter Wonder Textured Impressions  Embossing Folder* (the name is so long, but sometimes I just call it the snowflake embossing folder) 
*This is a last-chance item, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available.  


These sparkling cards feature the Cheers to the Year* and Merry Mistletoe stamp sets. Using circles of the Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper*, gold embossing powder and the Foil Snowflakes*, this card just shimmers and shines.
*This is a last-chance item, available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available.  
Cheers to the Year Cards
This card idea came from a card by Michelle Irinyi, here's her card...http://www.makingmemorieswithmichelle.com/blog/wishing-you-a-season-of-joy


Check out Stampin'Up!'s  YEAR-END SALE for deals on retiring and surplus items.  There is a small list of Carry Over items from the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog, and many that are going away.  
The countdown to year-end deals and discounts has begun!

This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place orders when you see something you like, because this sale is while supplies last


YEAR-END SALE Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Discounts apply to select items only.
  • Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
  • Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
  • Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
  • Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).

If now is not the time for shopping, remember in January the best sale of the year starts...  Sale-A-Bration!  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB) you can pick a free SAB item for every $50 you spend!  So be sure to save up for wonderful products from the annual Stampin'Up! catalog as well as the Occasions catalog that starts in January.  With a new year comes tons of fantastic new products and an even better sale where everyone can get free stamps with every $50 you spend on product.  



Contact me with any questions.
There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up! Shop, host or join.
Contact me with questions, to order, or join my group!
I would love to stamp with you.

Happy Stamping!
 ~ Tammie