Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Hello, My Friends!

It's time to announce the penguins4Christmas Gallery Winners! AND, check out this awesome eye candy video Ken created using all of the submissions!








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By Brenda in MI

By Janine in FL
Ladies, please email me with the stamp set of your choice (value $12.95 or less) and your address. Congrats on winning!

Make sure you check out ALL the great ideas in the Gallery!
There are OVER 3100 ideas using our stamps, just waiting for you!

Also, for YOUR chance on winning, upload your scream4icecream projects to our gallery. Winners are chosen randomly and YOU could be next! ;)


Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hello, My Friends!


Just a quick note to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Here's a video message for you....







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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

A {Life} with Stephanie Video to share...

Hello, My Friends!

I have a fun {Life} with Stephanie video to share with you today.  ;)  I think you'll find it just a little funny.  ;)







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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, November 17, 2011

It's Time for Another...30 Second Card!

Hello, My Friends!

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!  ;)

Get ready, here we go.....






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OH,  Whoops! I forgot to announce the winner of our Blog Hop with the Twinery from last week!  The winner is.....

lovin’ the wrapped twine – great card!! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

Sue....please contact us via our website with your address and two stamp sets of your choice!  :)  Congrats!


Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

It's Christmas (Card) Time!

Hello, My Friends!

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!  ;)






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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Christmas Card Eye Candy Video

Hello, My Friends!

I'm here today to share a Christmas Card Eye Candy Video with you.  Our Design Team is amazing and this video proves it!  :)






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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Monday, November 14, 2011

It's Over!

Hello, My Friends!

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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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

BLOG HOP TIME!!!

Hello, My Friends!


Are you ready for some fun?
It's Time for Another Blog Hop!

The {Stamps} of Life and The Twinery Design Teams are playing together for this hop!

Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it’s eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you’re gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker’s twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker’s twine comes in 14 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look. For creative ideas & more…visit OUR BLOG!

We feature high quality, made in the USA, clear stamps and digital stamps/brushes for stampers, card makers and scrapbookers. Feel free to browse our gallery with more than 3600 samples using our stamps, watch our free how-to videos and join our club!

As you make your way through the hop make sure you comment on each and every post. There will be 2 prize winners chosen randomly among the blogs:
One winner will win 2 stamp sets  (winners choice) valued at $12.95 -total retail value: $26.90 per prize! from The {Stamps} of Life.
&
One winner will win the Ultimate Color Sampler Pack ($25 value!) from The Twinery!!!
The prize winners will be announced on The {Stamps}of Life and The Twinery Blogs on Wednesday November 16th. 



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!  :)
Twine:  The Twinery
Paper:  Fancy Pants Designs

So, be sure to leave a comment and check out the next blog!  Your next stop is my AWESOME Design Team Coordinator, Jeanne Streiff.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Stephanie

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

On The Road Again!

Hello, My Friends!

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!

Club Members get your Club button, autograph the Club sign, and shop at Club prices!

Here's a video for more info....





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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Monday, November 7, 2011

The Best Selling Set this Weekend....

Hello, My Friends!

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!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Card

Hello, My Friends!

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.
Supplies:
Sizzix:  Gift Card Holder with Phrase Die Cut, Mat board
Other: patterned paper, punches, inks for stamping.

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Awesome Card and...

Hello, My Friends!


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.  


Stamp Sets Used: monogram2build, stamps4fancylabels

Dies Used:  Sizzix Fancy Label Framelits Dies



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!}




Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

It's Time!!!!

Hello, My Friends!

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.}

Check out the stamp set in this video....





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Here's a close up of the stamp set:




Here are some great examples by our incredible Design Team!

don't croak by Beverly

get well soon by Jeanne

Have a Hoppy Good Time by Vicki


Click Here to see even more great designs by the team!  :)

Don't forget, our stamps are made with HIGH quality, photo-polymer...Made in the USA!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life