As the new year is fast approaching, I realized I haven't shared this {Life} video with you.
Now, keep in mind, the {Life} videos are for die hard crazy people (like me!) only. They have nothing to do with stamping. Just the crazy things in my {Life}. ;)
I love looking at our Gallery. I am amazed by the talent of our friends! :) This card is by Lynn C.
Notes that she added about the card: I made three of these stair cards for my grandchildren. Too fun!
Lynn, thanks for sharing your card with us using the penquins4Christmas stamp set! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)
It's time for another episode of a 30 Second Card {in Five Minutes!} But.....I have to share a secret with you! This time, I have my BEST TIME EVER! Woo Hoo! Check it out and be amazed! hahaha....
This Thursday, we will be releasing the newest episode of a 30 Second Card {in five minutes!}.
But, before we release it, we want to have a contest to see if someone can guess my time for the card. Leave a comment on this blog post, listing what time you think my card ended up being....
I bet my Club Members know what today is! It's Special Release Day for Club Members! Woo Hoo!
Club Members, make sure you log in to see the newest stamp sets! And as a special treat... (no pun intended!) for every stamp set you purchase this month, you get a FREE storage sheet! It's my Christmas gift to you! :)
Check out this beautiful card I found in the gallery by dfc...(sorry, no name was listed).
A wreath for Jesus
Using Wreath4us and Christmas4him. Coloured with Copics on embossed card.
Isn't it stunning?!!? Hey, dfc, contact me through the website if you'd like a special blinkie! :)
Don't forget to check out the Special Releases, Club Members! :)
Here's a great card I found in our Gallery....{by the way...did you know?!? Our Gallery has over 3700 ideas using our stamp sets! Just click on the stamp sets you have, and check out projects using those stamps!}
This card is by Annie in Ohio....
Annie, thanks for sharing your card with us using the Holly4Christmas stamp set! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)
Also, Club Members....We are having a December Special! For every stamp set you purchase in the month of December...you'll receive a free storage sheet! For every set! (Normally it's buy three stamp sets and you get a free storage sheet. This month, that same order will get you THREE free storage sheets!)
It's TIME! Yep, that's right! It's time for another episode for a 30 Second Card {in five minutes}. Do I beat my record this time? Or do a take a face plant? You just never know...gosh, I never even know until it's over! ;)
Christmas Card Time is in full swing! Have you started planning yours yet?!? If not, check out a few of these Christmas Stamps...I bet you'll find a few you might need! ;)
Well, I can't believe it. It's over.....it's done....our travel schedule for this year is finished! Wowsers!
I cannot tell you how incredibly blessed I feel to have traveled around the world sharing stamping, scrapbooking and stories with you all. :)
I've traveled literally all over the world. Edmonton and Toronto Canada, Puerto Rico, Texas, Missouri, Washington, Massachusetts, Australia, Chicago, Tennessee, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Utah, and South Africa.
What an amazing journey. I've learned so much about other cultures and about myself. I honestly think I've grown up a little, too. Traveling by yourself makes you rely on yourself and when you are in another country, that can get a little scary. BUT, I DID IT. :)
My next trip is scheduled for Jan. 12. I have about 8 weeks to catch up on life. ;)
I have a fun video to share with you today. It's "Your Questions....Answered!" (I love these segments!)
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If you watch any of my videos, you KNOW I love The Twinery! :) So, this card was SO easy for me to create...my stamps, my dies and The Twinery...What a PERFECT combo! :)
The {Stamps} of Life is heading out for another road trip!! Come see us at the Creating Keepsakes Convention on Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th! We'll be having lots of fun and look forward to meeting you!
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Wow! I love getting an extra hour of sleep! I needed it after our incredible time in Ontario, CA! :)
I'm starting to plan our Thanksgiving Dinner (in my mind, at least....) and I'm thinking I should share with you some great cards using our Thanks2Fall Stamp Set.
Thanksgiving by DT Member, Vicki
Happy Thanksgiving By Tilda
Thanksgiving by Denise G.
Tilda and Denise, thanks for sharing your cards with us using the Thanks2Fall stamp set! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)
Oh, Club Members!!!! Today is the 7th! It's Special Release Time for you! Make sure you log in to see the new stamps!
My friend Gretchen Schmidt sent me a photo of the coolest Birthday Card! Check it out!
Instructions -
Outside: Create a 4-1/4” x 5- 1/2” card base out of white cardstock.* Layer three pieces of patterned papers on the front of card as shown. Stamp cupcake image onto cardstock and use a circle punch to cut it out. Layer onto a slightly larger circle piece and carefully stamp sentiment. Glue onto card front.
Inside: Create the Gift Card Holder using patterned papers as directed according to package directions and add to the inside of the card using a strong adhesive. Glue down two coordinating paper strips on the lower half of the card, towards the top to cover up the tabs. Use your Gift Card Holder die to create a second label out of white cardstock. Stamp cupcake liner and cupcake top on matching pieces of paper, cut out, and glue them down onto the right hand side of the label die piece, letting a bit hang off the top. Stamp sentiment on the left hand side of the label. Glue entire piece to the front of the Gift Card Holder die as shown.
*Use mat board to help everything lay flat if desired. Layer a piece of mat board on the front and then cover with the patterned paper. Layer a piece on the back side of the card.
Here's a great card I found in our Gallery.... It's by Liz T.
Here's some notes by Liz:
I used the large fancy label die to cut the cards base then used the next size die for the background paper. I embellished with a stamps4fancy label stamp and used a Marvy marker to color and stamp. I then used the die set to cut it out.
Liz, thanks for sharing your card with us! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)
{By the way...did you know?!? Our Gallery has over 3600 ideas using our stamp sets! Just click on the stamp sets you have, and check out projects using those stamps!}
It's November first (already?!?) and that means it's time for our next stamp set release!!!!
{We release our Club Stamp Set on the first of each month and 3-4 other stamp sets are released on the 7th for Club Members and the 11th for the general public.}
Want to know the funny thing?!? Ken and I are flying in on different planes! (and flying home on different planes!) Before MO, I'll be in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Discovering Possibilities Event by Oh My Crafts (for Sizzix). I'll leave home on Wednesday, teach all day Thursday and then I fly to MO that night.
Ken leaves So Ca Thursday morning and will set up our booth (by himself.... :| (that's me holding my breath!) ;)
I hope to meet some of you at one of these two events!
Did you know, that every month, on the 11th, we release new stamp sets?!? Why the 11th? Well, honestly, no real good reason.
Haha....
Actually, on the 7th of the month, we release the sets only to our Club Members. They get to see the sets first and have a few days to order them before the general public. Just a little extra perk for our Club Members. So, that's the 7th.
I then had to figure out a day to release the stamp sets to everyone. I figured, since I {Love} 7-11 so much, I should choose the 11th. That way, I would remember the days, and maybe customers would, too. ;)
Ok, ok, I need to stop 'chatting' and show you the video! Here it is!
When my friend, Gretchen Schmidt sent me this project, I fell in love. The surprising thing?!? There's no stamping! {Gasp!}
Why did I fall in love? Because she used my new Sizzix Framelits Dies exactly how I intended them to be used. It was a thrill to see them used by someone else. ;)
Directions: Use a Scallop Pennant die to cut 14 pieces out of black. Use various pieces of patterned paper and a Plain Pennant to cut 14 pieces. Make sure the Plain Pennant is slightly smaller than the Scallop Pennant. Glue pieces together. Add a hole to each upper corner of your pendants. Use the Butterfly Kisses font with black felt to create “Happy Halloween.” Glue a letter onto each pennant. Use embroidery floss to tie pennants together adding extra on the left and right sides to hang. Use the Spider and Spider Web Pop-Up Die to cut 5 spider webs and 7 spiders out of black cardstock. Glue the webs in various places behind the pennant making sure to glue down onto only one. Glue the spiders onto the front sides of the pennants in various places, again making sure to only glue down onto one pennant. By gluing the elements to only one pennant, you will ensure that the banner will move easily.
Sizzix Spider and Spider Web Pop-Up Dies, Sizzix Butterfly Kisses Alphabet Dies, patterned papers – Spooky Night, The Book Crew, Cute Cuts, Full Moon, Itsy Bitsy Spider (Too Cute to Spook, Bella Blvd), black felt, black cardstock (American Crafts), small hole punch, black embroidery floss.
Design Team Member, Vicki Garrett created this wonderful Decor Board. Isn't it wonderful?!?
Instructions:
Ink up the Bumpy Side of the Texture Fade with Versamark Ink , insert the Black Cardstock and run it through your Big Shot Machine.
Cover with Weathered Wood embossing powder, shake off and heat set, layer onto the metal board with a strong adhesive.
Stamp the Fence from Solids4Halloween with versamark, heat emboss with Weathered Wood embossing powder, heat set and trim.
Stamp the Bat and Raven from Solids4Halloween in Licorice ink , the Pumpkin in Tangerine on Yellow Cardstock, cut out and set aside. Note: you can add a little more dimension by sponging the tangerine ink onto the left side of the pumpkin.
Stamp the Happy Halloween sentiment from Spooky2Scare with versamark ink directly onto the metal board. Heat Set (be careful as the board will get hot~!).
Add the pictures to the Board and assemble as shown using a strong adhesive.
Want to know something funny?!? The penguins4Christmas stamp set was just released, right? And right now, it's almost Halloween....
But.....
I'm designing products for Sizzix that are for Christmas....next year!!!! Yep, designs for 2012! Isn't that crazy to think about?!?
I just sent in eleven files. I have a few more to do before my deadline (next week). I'm so proud of myself for getting them done now. (Although, the 'deadline' was really September 1st! They gave me an extension. Woo Hoo!) ;)
Anyway, most people are busy designing Halloween things. ;) So, I thought I'd share with you some great Halloween stamps and ideas!
I just have to ask....how on earth did it already become October First?!? Wowsers! Where does the time go?!?
Well, the good news is it's time for our new stamp set release! {We release the Club Set on the First of the month, and 3-4 stamp sets are released on the 7th and 11th of the month as Special Releases}.
Check out the video that shows off the stamp set that has been sent out today to our Club Members....
I {heart} this stamp set. Check out what our incredible team has created using the penguins4Christmas stamp set! Click Here
Here's a cute one to get your creativity flowing....this one is by Vicki....
Club Members, you will also be receiving a FREE storage sheet this month! To find out more about being a Club Member, CLICK HERE.
You can also purchase this stamp set at regular price {you don't have to join the club to purchase} Regular price is only $12.95! Shipping in the USA is $1 {Wow!} Click Here to order.
My good friend Gretchen Schmidt, sent me this great card! {She is so awesome to share with us!} This card is one of my favorites for two reasons.
1. It has a POP UP! ;)
2. It has STAMPS! :)
Pop ups and stamping go so well together! ;)
Directions -
Create a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” card base out of kraft cardstock, fold in half to create your card. Cut a second card front that is 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”. Stamp spider webs on the card front and on the inside of the card base.
Outside: Stamp three pumpkins onto cream cardstock. Cut out each into a square. Glue pumpkins onto blue patterned paper, hand cut out each into a square shape. Glue down all three to a piece of black cardstock and cut it out into a rectangle shape as shown in example. Cut a larger pieces of Halloween themed patterned paper and glue to card front. Tie a ribbon around the card front and set it aside. When the inside of your card is complete, glue the card front onto the outside of the card base.
Inside: Use your Spider and Spiderweb die to create the spiderweb and cut two spiders. Add spiderweb to the inside of your card base following package directions. Secure the web portion that attaches to the top of your card with a brad. Glue down your two spiders to the web. Stamp sentiment and pumpkin as shown.
First...I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my Dad! We went out to dinner last weekend and these pictures will show you what a crack up my Dad is....
Such a joker! He was not happy he had to share with all of us! ;)
Dad....Happy Birthday! :) I love you!
Not long ago, we were in Nashville, TN. The hotel was amazing! It was so fun to meet so many Club Members and new customers! Check out the video for more....
I'm home from South Africa. Well, at least my mind is. My body is somewhere in Jet Lag Land. ;) I'll need a few days to get back to 100%...but it was worth it! SA was amazing! Pictures and videos coming soon!
In the meantime, here's our newest episode of a 30 Second Card. Enjoy!
So, usually, organization and Stephanie are not in the same sentence. BUT, I do have a great way I store my buttons. Check this video out....you might like this way, too. :)
Thanks for visiting! Life is full of little scraps and lots of stamps...I need more creative time! ;) Here you will find my latest creations, lots of stamp news and even some family stuff. Don't forget to check out the website! Click Here!
