Tags Til Christmas

 Hi Stampers I must be in a vintage mood – it seems everything I've made lately has been the vintage type.  I hope you are not getting tired of them.  Even though this set is specifically for tags, I thought I would make a card with it.  I used Bravo Burgundy Card Stock with the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper instead of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.  The lace is our… Read More »

Sale-a-bration More Options for Free Products

The attached document contain the images that are listed on the last page of the SAB Mini Catalogs.  You can use it instead of trying to find it in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Download Sale-a-bration images 2011 (back of mini catalog) Print it out and keep it with your SAB mini catalog.

Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner!

Hi Stampers Today's winner for the Free Stamp Set of the Month for November is: Annette Vaughn (scrappin_addict1958@hotmail.com).  Annette you won Merry Crittermas (clear mount).  I'll get this stamp set over to you so that you can use it for Christmas! The stamp set for December is Thanks For Caring from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I can't show it to you yet but you will absolutely love it when you… Read More »

Product Videos

Have you see the product videos on how to use the window panes, window tulipe, and the Blossoms Petal Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog? Here's the link if  you haven't seen them yet. http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/19529.asp

Vintage Valentine Card Kit Tutorial

Hi Stampers This month’s projects feature the emboss resist technique, which combined with the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set, En Français background stamp, basic rhinestones and silver glass glitter create a stunning vintage effect. Pair this with the vibrant colors and patterns of the Sweet and Sour Speciality Designer Series Paper and you’re sure to WOW anyone who receives one of these cards!  This tutorial is free when you place an order of… Read More »

Challenge

December is "Write a Friend" Month Ask your customers to send a card to a friend just saying hello.  Set a deadline and encourage them to let you know when they've sent the card.  Tell them that anyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive a set of five hand-made cards from you. Leave a comment on this post when you've completed the challenge.   Everyone… Read More »

14761 New Recruits!

Check out Shelli's video! Stampin' Up! Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have smashed Shelli’s original goal of 10,000 new US demonstrators joining the Stampin’ Up! family during 2010! As of this morning, 14,750 have joined! Check out Shelli’s video blog at www.tenthousandrecruits.com for more information about this exciting achievement!

Vintage Birdhouse Ornament

Hi Stampers I love the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper with its classic vintage Christmas images in the deep colors of Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake perfect for the holiday season. I'm trying to make as many homemade Christmas ornaments as I can for our Christmas tree.  I decided to start with the milk carton die to make the birdhouse that was so popular last year.  I… Read More »

Watercolor Wonder Crayons Now Available!

Hi Stampers Great news! The Watercolor Wonder Crayons are now available for purchase.  We now have inventory and you can start ordering today! Now you can watercolor in Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive colors! Try coloring directly onto your stamp, misting lightly with water, and stamping onto your paper. You will get an instant watercolor image! You can also take the pigment directly off the crayon with your Aqua Painter to color a… Read More »

Vintage Christmas Tags Class

Hi Stampers Now that you've bought all your presents (LOL) and wrapped them in beautiful paper, it's time to start thinking about tags for the gifts.   Come to class and make some beautiful vintage type Christmas tags.  At this class, you'll make several tags, a couple of gifts using the fancy favor die and the milk carton die. (I'll have pictures of the gifts on tomorrow's blog) You can't tell… Read More »