Friday, September 28, 2012

A Fun Flip-it Card

Hello, My Friends!

Today I have a fun Flip-It card to share by Jeanne Streiff.





Instructions:
Die cut card with double sided cardstock and the Square Flip-its die.

Stamp borders with Artichoke ink using stamps from Stephanie's new Sizzix Swirls Stamp and Die Set.

Die cut Swirls (smaller swirl) from green paper. Trim to fit square on front of card and attach.

Stamp two large daisy flowers using the Sizzix Framelits Daisy Set with Sky ink. Die cut and layer on front of the card and attach button.

Stamp sentiment from Swirls set in Licorice ink. Die cut with the Sizzix Framelits Hearts #2.

Die cut Scallop heart with Sizzix Framelits Scallop Hearts #2 from patterned paper. Mat phrase and attach to inside of card.

Stamp 3 small flowers from the Sizzix Framelits Daisy Set with Tangerine ink onto patterned paper. Die cut flowers, add buttons and attach to card.

Sizzix supplies:

657591

Medium_657918


Medium_657916


Medium_657574

Medium_657912


Other supplies:


Happy Card Making!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Monday, September 24, 2012

Announcing the Gallery Winners!

Hello, My Friends!

Well, we are back from San Marcos, TX.  We had a blast!  I crawled into bed at 3am on Sunday morning...it took us awhile to get home.  But, we made it safe and sound.

I got to hang out with some of our Design Team Members....Jeanne, Bev and Lydia.  What a great time.  Of course, we went to the best restaurant in the world.....

Olive Garden


Yummy.  :)

If you don't know, here's something you should know about me.

Olive Garden is the best restaurant in the world

Purple is the best color in the world

Hot Pink is the second best color in the world

I don't like the color Orange.

White Tic Tacs are the BOMB I eat at least 2-4 boxes a day

I only drink  Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper.  If I am somewhere and they don't have either of those, I drink iced tea.  Only once in awhile will I break down and drink Diet Pepsi.  bleh.

I don't drink any other liquids.  At all.  No water, no OJ, no milk.  Yeah.  I'm unhealthy.  oh well.

I'm a workaholic.  But, really, is this work?!?!?!  Yeah, I didn't think so.  It's more like playtime.  So, I'm not really a workaholic, I just play.  All day.

Ok, time for the Gallery winners.....


Can't see the video? Click Here!


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 5000 ideas using our stamps, just waiting for you!

Also, for YOUR chance on winning, upload your trees4Christmas projects to our gallery.  Winners are chosen randomly and YOU could be next!  ;)


Hugs!
Stephanie  
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, September 20, 2012

New {EXCLUSIVE} Dies!

Hello, My Friends!

The 20th of the month means it's Die Release Day!  But, this month, we are releasing TWO Die Sets!  Woo Hoo!

Check out the video to find out more....


 
 
Can't see the video? Click Here!

 Here are the die sets...



 For more info on the dies, click here.


If you are in the Great state of Texas, come by and see us this Friday and Saturday at the Creating Keepsakes Convention in San Marcos!  :)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

It's Time

Hello, My Friends!

It's time for another episode of a 30 Second Card {in Five Minutes!}

Are you ready?!?!?  {grin}



Can't see the video? Click Here!

 I hope you enjoy these {silly} episodes.  I love doing them.  :)



Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Monday, September 17, 2012

New Products!

Hello, My Friends!

We have been so busy around here!  Lots of new products have been pouring in and we've been spending time getting them on the website.  (Videos coming soon!)

Some of these new products are....


Heart Framelit Dies
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK - Hearts #2

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK - Hearts #2



Scalloped Heart Framelit Dies


And YES!  These hearts match the Heart Flip-it Card Dies!!!  :)

Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Heart Flip-its

Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Heart Flip-its

 

Other new items include....

 INK PADS!!!!  SIX new colors!!!!  I got to choose all Six colors!  :)

 

Ink Pads - Set 3

Ink Pads - Set 3

Includes six colors: Pumpkin, Raspberry, Plum, Celery, Cornflower and Mustard


And I can't forget these!!!


Flip-It Card Clear Envelopes (5x5) Package of 100
Flip-It Card Clear Envelopes (5x5) Package of 100

 

 And then of course, on the 20th, we have new EXCLUSIVE Dies being released!

 

Woo Hoo!

 

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie


Thursday, September 13, 2012

On the Road...Soon!

Hello, My Friends!

We will soon (next week!) be on the road again!  This time to the big ol' state of TEXAS!  Check out the video for more info...



Can't see the video? Click Here!



 Have you seen this awesome card by Design Team Member, Emily Niehaus?



 Emily used one of my new stamp/die sets by Sizzix. 

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps - Flowers, Daisies
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps - Flowers, Daisies

It comes with eight stamps and six matching dies.  :)

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Sept. 11th

Hello, My Friends,

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge  the significance of today.  I know America's hearts will be thinking of the tragedy of 11 years ago.  I'm sure you all feel the same way I do.  My hearts and prayers are with everyone that lost a family member or friend that day.

I think we were all touched in some way that day.  I know today I will hug my family and friends a little tighter. 

I'm Thankful for the freedom we have.  Because FREEDOM is not free. 

A huge THANK YOU to the men and women in our Armed Forces. 

And to my Sweet Abby that is away at Boot Camp....You make me proud.  I've said it before, The United States of America does not deserve you.  I'm so incredibly proud of you for serving our country.  We all miss you.

Big Hugs and Prayers to you all,

Stephanie

Friday, September 7, 2012

September 7th!

Hello, My Friends!

Do you know what the 7th of the month means?  It means Special Release Time at The Stamps of Life!

This month, we've released FOUR new stamp sets!




Can't see the video? Click Here!



Here are a few samples by our Design Team using the new sets....

leaves4fall 


 Katie2love 








For more information about these stamp sets,  click here! 
 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Just one of those days...

Hello, My Friends!

We all have them.  A day when we thought maybe we shouldn't of gotten out of bed.  ;)

Well, today started off with that way.  I had to get up early to be at Sizzix at 8am (that's early for me!)  I had an 8:30 class where I got to meet and train some new employees.

So, I set my alarm for 6:15am...plenty of time to get ready and get out of the house by 7:15, so I'd have time to stop at 7-11 for my soda and then get to Sizzix early.

Well, Cookie heard a neighbor's dog barking at 5:15am and immediately she ran downstairs and out the door to offer her two cents into the conversation.  Of course, that meant I had to jump out of bed to wrangle the little stinker before she woke up the entire block.

We get back into bed (yes, Cookie sleeps on my bed....) but, she laid down closer to me than normal.  I looked at her, she looked at me....yes, it was a Hallmark moment....straight out of a movie...we were gazing at each other and saying the words, "I love you..." with our eyes.....

And then....

She threw up!

IN MY BED.

ON MY NEW SHEETS.

And the smell!!!!!  OH, WOW!  I thought I would lose my dinner from the night before.  It was horrible!

I think I screamed.  Poor Cookie!  I instantly started yanking the sheets off the bed, trying to roll them up so it wouldn't get on the mattress...meanwhile, the whole time thinking I was going to throw up...(the smell!!!)

I finally got the sheets off the bed.  (Luckily, it didn't reach the mattress...and YES, Mom, I just ordered a mattress pad for the bed today!)

Long story a little shorter, poor Cookie threw up at least three more times.  :( 

THIS is what happens when certain family members treat her to human food.  :(

Cookie seems to be feeling better, but, my stomach is STILL queasy.  Bleh.

I did make it to Sizzix in time.  Had a great training and then went to my office for a few hours.  Luckily, my Mom was planning on coming over to do a few things around our house, so she kept Cookie company.

The day ended up much better.  I even had a fantastic and interesting phone call.  (I love when God seems to throw something at me that I wasn't expecting!)  Not sure what will happen with the topic of the call, but it's a journey I'll take if He chooses to lead me.

I think I'll share a fun card with you designed by my buddy and Design Team Member, Jeanne.




Supplies Used:










 
trees4Christmas


Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Circle Flip-its
Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Circle Flip-its
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK Circles
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK Circles

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK Scalloped Circles 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Saturday, September 1, 2012

It's Release Time!!

Hello, My Friends!

The first of the month means a new stamp set for our Club Members!  Check out the video to see the new stamp set....





Can't see the video? Click Here!

Here are some great examples using this new set....





Click Here to see even MORE cards!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life