Whale For You Hostess

Good Sunday Evening,

I'm so excited that tomorrow is June 1st as the Stampin' Up! retiring list will be unveiled! Contact me to find out what will be on sale & to book your own stamping party to earn FREE hostess awards with brand new products & stamp sets:)

The card shown above was created for our upcoming June club hostess, Nicole- I know it's shocking that I'm actually ahead on this but I'm trying to be better organized:)

This card highlights the, oh so cute, Pun Fun stamp set which I love- it's great for water coloring with Aqua Painters or Blender Pens or even shading with the Watercolor Pencils:) I also added Crystal Effects to the water around the whale to add some shimmer and texture! TFL:)

Ingredients:

Stamps: Pun Fun, All Holidays
Card Stock: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Kraft & Not Quite Navy Designer Series Paper (retired form last Stampin' Up! catalog)
Ink: Black Staz-On, Basic Gray classic, Not Quite Navy classic
Accessories: Crystal Effects, Blender Pens, Hodgepodge Hardware (retired from last year), 1/4inch Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon, Mini Paper Clip (Clips Assortment), Anywhere Glue stick & Dimensionals.

Look forward to hearing from you & happy stamping,
Tiffany

Whale Apprciation Card

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Hostess Appreciation Card!

Good Saturday Morning,

This card was created with some of Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series paper & ribbon from last season- it was part of the 'Boho' style watch & I just loved it! Pretty in Pink with Chocolate Chip was one of the color combos and hugely popular:) I'm currently playing with some of my retired stock to make room for new- the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog will be here July 1st!

This card is being dedicated to Sharis in appreciation for being our April club hostess! I'm a little behind, I know, but catching up:) TFL:)

Ingredients:

Stamps: A True Friend.
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, retired Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.
Ink: Chocolate Chip Stampin Write marker, Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin Write marker, Close to Cocoa Classic ink pad.
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Crop-a-dile, 1 1/16inch Circle punch, 1 1/4inch Circle punch, Ticket Corner punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon, retired Chocolate Chip Satin ribbon, retired Hodgepodge Hardware, Soft Subtles Brads, Stampin' Up! sponges & SNAIL.

Contact me today to book your stamping party in July in order to get first pick of the new hostess stamp sets!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Loads of Love Scrap Page

Here's one more post for today- I may not have time tomorrow:)

This page was created as a stamping party project by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Candy Rattray. Participants all enjoyed creating their own 81/2 x 11 scrap page to house their own special photo:) This picture is from my wedding:) TFL:)

Ingredients:
Stamps: Loads of Love
Card Stock: Kraft Naturals, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla & Holiday Designer Series Paper (retired from last Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog)
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic & Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Spiral punch, Sanding Block, On Board Loads of Letters, Anywhere Glue Sticks, Paper Snips.

The hearts were traced on the Designer Series Paper, cut out with our Stampin' Up! Paper Snips, adhered to the chipboard with an Anywhere Glue stick and then sanded to give a more textured appearance to the edges.

Contact me today to hostess your own stamping party and see what great projects we will enjoy creating together:) Hostesses receive extra hostess benefits in June- hurry to book now and find out more about how you can earn FREE Stampin' Up! products by being a hostess!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Tart & Tangy

Good Evening,

I made this card as a thank you for a friend & fellow stamp club member, Sylvia- she & her family were courageous enough to host all of my family for Memorial Day!

I just love this Tart & Tangy stamp set- the words are from Wild About You. I also added a little glitz to the apple seeds with 2-Way glue & Dazzling Diamonds! TFL:)

Ingredients:

Stamps:Tart & Tangy, Wild About You
Card Stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Certainly Celery & Certainly Celery Designer Series Paper (retired from last Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog)
Ink: Real Red Stampin' Write marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: 2-Way Glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, 1 1/3inch Circle Punch, 1 1/4inch Circle punch, Scallop Edge punch, Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL & Dimensionals.

Contact me to add these great stamp sets to your stash!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Cupcake Challenge 41

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share my Cupcake 'Challenge 41- 2-2-2' entry! Here are the guidelines that I followed:

"Today's challenge is all about the number 2! It's my daughter's second birthday, so I thought that would be a great way to celebrate!!! So in your sample please include 2 colors(plus a neutral), 2 shapes on the card, and 2 pieces of ribbon. Feel free to add any other embellies too:) Looking forward to seeing your 2's!!! Have fun!"

I chose to use some retired product on this card, such as the Spring Fling designer series paper (Stampin' Up! 2008 Spring/Summer catalog) & black eyelets.

Ingredients:

Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Spring Fling designer series paper (retired) & Certainly Celery designer series paper (retired)
Ink: Black Staz-on, Certainly Celery classic, Pretty in Pink classic, So Saffron classic, Only Orange Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: Blender pens, Scallop Edge punch, Word Window punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 1 1/16inch Circle punch, Circle Fire brads, Crop-a-dile, Certainly Celery twill tape (Sale-a-bration), Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals & SNAIL.

Thanks for looking!

Contact me today to add these great tools/items to your supply!

Happy Stamping,
Tiffany

Memorial Day Savings!

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

I hope you all enjoy a beautiful day, celebrating with family & friends, and maybe even stamping- I will:)

Today I wanted to share a FREE gift with you: FREE shipping (10% off) any Stamping' Up! order placed through my website today only! Remember, we only have one more month with the current catalog, spring mini occasions catalog, in colors & more!

Take this opportunity of getting your own Stamp-a-majig or Crop-a-dile. Also, take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s great promotion this month: buy any 3 designer series paper packs or 12 x 12 textured card stock & receive the 4th for FREE! Mix & match too!

So, stock up today and receive FREE shipping from me in honor of Memorial Day- make today a memorable day:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

For a Friend

Hi Stampers,

I love to send cards to friends/neighbors & family 'just because' but so often I only get around to sending cards for a specific celebration or occasion. Just so with this fun card! I wanted to send my thanks to a dear friend and fellow church member, Suzanne, for her hard work during a marriage seminar that our church hosted last week.

I chose Tart & Tangy as my inspiration- this set is the best!

Ingredients:

Stamps: Tart & tangy, Defining Alphabet, Define Your Life
Card Stock: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
Ink: Basic Black classic, Cameo Coral classic, So Saffron classic, Certainly Celery classic
Accessories: Stamp-a-majig, White Uni-ball gel pen, Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8inch Circle punch, 1 1/4inch Circle punch, 2-way Glue pen, Paper Snips, Dazzling Diamonds, Celery Twill Tape (Sale-a-bration), Dimensionals, SNAIL

Sorry if it's not clear in the photo, but the half slice of lime in the main stamped frame and the grapefruit on the scallop are 'sugared' with the Dazzling Diamonds!

I CASED my layout from this card submitted to Splitcoast Stampers by Laura aka 'CheeseHeadinCA'. I tweaked it as always- hope you like:)













This card is so easy to replicate- I hope you'll go for it! Contact me today to add any of the above supplies to your stash!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Teacher Appreciation Cards

Good Evening Stampers,

I wanted to share 2 of the cute teacher appreciation cards that my step kids made today, in the Stamping Studio!

The first was made by Leyla (aged 12)- she learned the joys of using the crop-a-dile today & loved it:)

I CASED the layout for this from the card below and let Leyla tweak it!
















Next is Kourosh's 'Wild About You' card- he especially enjoyed the 'bite' taken out of his card! I chose a simpler layout that was easy for Kouorosh (aged 8) to work with- fast paced & not too much fuss:)


All supplies were Stampin' Up! except for the curly paper clips on Kourosh's card- they were left over from when I was in high school! Kourosh felt his card needed a little more pizazz!

Contact me today to get some great ideas for teacher appreciation cards/projects and to add Wild About You to your stamp collection!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Christmas Card Class Start Up!

Stampers,

It's time to start creating your hand stamped Christmas cards for this year's upcoming Christmas season!


Participants will enjoy creating 6 hand stamped cards (3-4 designs) with envelopes- just bring your adhesive! Christmas music & drinks all provided for just $20!

Please RSVP by Wed, June 10th with payment through Paypal link below:

Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and receive 50% off your next stamp class! Don't miss out on stamping with your friends, and making some new friends too:)

See you there- I can't wait!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Christmas Card Class Start Up!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

May Scrapbook Event!!!

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we're just one week away from our last May Scrap book Event offering- Saturday, May 30th from 2-3pm!

Enjoy crafting this beautiful scrapbook layout highlighting Stampin' Up!'s soon to be retired in colors, taffeta ribbon, buttons, Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper, the Big Shot with assorted Sizzix dies & much more!


Two options available:

Option A: create page 1 only for just $8!
Option B: create both pages 1 & 2 for just $12!


Participants will enjoy embossing with the Inspired by Nature stamp set as well as playing with the all new Jumble alphabet stamp set! Stamp-a-majig available for perfectionists, like me:)



Please RSVP by Thursday, May 28th with payment through Paypal link below:

May Scrapbooking Event

Option A $8.00 Option B $12.00

Hope to see to there to scrap & have a great time!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Cook Marks

Evening Stampers,



Today I wanted to share with you some 'Cook Marks'- these are fantastic little markers for your cookbooks! You can easily jot down notes for your favorite recipes without marring your pages! By changing the images they become great bookmarks too:)

Ingredients:

Stamps: From the Kitchen of
Card Stock: Rose Red, Naturals White, Kiwi Kiss, Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
Ink: Rose Red classic, Cameo Coral marker, Kiwi Kiss classic
Accessories: Blender pens, Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8inch Circle punch, 1 1/4inch Circle punch, SNAIL adhesive and sticky magnets (non Stampin' Up!)

Contact me today to add any of these great supplies to your collection:)

Have fun & happy stamping,

Tiffany

Ode to Stamp-a-majig

Hi Everyone,

Today I wanted to pay tribute to one of my all time favorite stamping accessories: the Stamp-a-majig. I can't craft without it:) If this sensational tool isn't on your wishlist yet, then maybe the following will help:)

Here is my Ode to Stamp-a-majig:

Stamp-a-majig, Stamp-a-majig, how could I stamp without you?
Your teensy size, like Big Shot dies,
Makes you a prize among supplies!

Stamp-a-majig, Stamp-a-majig, how I love to scrap with you!
Stamp in leisure, with great pleasure,
You're a treasure, beyond measure!

Stamp-a-majig, Stamp-a-majig, how I must create with you!
Made by design, without decline,
Peerless you shine, say you'll be mine!

Hope you enjoyed my little Ode:) Contact me today to make this great tool part of your collection- it's a steal for $12.95!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

My Mother's Day Card

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to belatedly share the Mother's Day card I created for my Mom this year. Since May is National Scrap booking month, I used this theme for the card by creating a mini scrap book:) To the right is the front of the card, showing myself as a little girl with my Mom.

The next set of pages shows a mini journaling section and a picture of my Mom, our family dog, Sugar, and myself as a teen! On all of the colored portions of the pictures, I ran the versamarker over them and doused in clear embossing powder
and embossed to preserve the color. I liked this extra touch very much!











The third set of pages shows my Mom and Sugar with myself and
my dog, Ladybug- this was to represent our present lives together:)









The last photo show the tabs that I included within 2 pockets in the card- the images are stamped in Whisper White craft ink on
Basic Black card stock & the definitions are from the Define
Your Life stamp set, a must have:)










Ingredients:

Stamps: All in the Family, Family Accessories, Define Your Life, Congratulations (Sale-a-bration)
Card Stock: Kraft 12 x 12, Basic Black, Naturals White, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, retired designer series paper (Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery)
Ink: Black Staz-on, Certainly Celery, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand, Whisper White Kraft, Black Stampin' Write marker, Versamarker
Accessories: Stamp-a-majig, Aqua Painters, Sponge, Spiral Punch, Word Window Punch, Tab Punch, Clear Embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Anywhere Glue sticks, SNAIL

To add any of these great products to your growing supplies, contact me today!

Happy stamping,
Tiffany

My Mother's Day Card

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Scrap Booking Demo Kit

Good Tuesday Morning,

I love the 3rd Tuesday of each month as it's our stamp club meeting! Tonight we'll be playing with some fantastic new toys like the Manhattan Flower embossing folder, Pretties Kit, Parisian Breeze textured card stock, Raspberry Tart designer series paper, Vellum card stock & the White Organza ribbon!!! If you would like to join us for club, contact me today- I'm currently accepting new members:)

I also wanted to share Stampin' Up!'s great business opportunity at present:

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Item Code	Description	Retail Value
113510	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*	$42.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$19.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")	$11.95
105240	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad	$7.50

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

If you're considering a way to make some extra cash while doing what you love then contact me today- my life has become all the sweeter since joining as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and yours will too!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Father's Day Card

Evening Night Owls,













I wanted to share the Father's Day card that I created for my dear Dad:) I've been on an "All in the Family" kick recently! I CASED my layout from the card below. Hope you enjoy:)


Ingredients:
Stamps: All in the Family
Card stock: Close to Cocoa, Night of Navy, Sage Shadow, Naturals White, Close to Cocoa Designer Series Paper
Ink: Black Staz-on, Close to Cocoa classic, Night of Navy classic, Sage Shadow classic, Black Stampin' Write marker
Accessories: Chit Chat rub-ons, Circle Scissors Plus, Word Window punch, Aqua Painters, Sponge, White Uni-ball Gel pen, Night of Navy 1/4inch Grosgrain ribbon, Clips Assortment, SNAIL.

I sponged this card a lot (each layer) and added faux stitching with the uni-ball pen and dots around the center image with the Close to Cocoa marker. I water colored myself & my Dad as well as the balloons and added a few touches with the uni-ball pen again. It was a fun card to make & the Circle Scissors plus is a dream:)

Let me know what you would like to add to your collection:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Scrap Booking Techinques/Ideas!

Hi Night Owls,

Below are some great tips for scrap booking that I just had to share; again, if you haven't scrapped yet, take the plunge this month! Come to one of my scrap classes in May and see how fun and relaxing scrapping can be:) Enjoy reading!


Below are some suggestions to help make better use of your time with your hobby:

1. Gather all of your pictures together from a single event.

2. If you have the room, lay out many sheets of cardstock and lay the
pictures on the cardstock at random.

3. Have sketches available to use as a guide.

4. Gather your embellishments that you plan to use; maybe you have a theme or just plan to use whatever appeals to you at the time.

5. Decide if you are going to cut your mats and photos with a straight edge or with a decorative edge.

6. Do not forget to make a journal box for each of your pages.

7. Don't worry if you are not able to finish your pages at one time. At least you have a start and the next time you have a few minutes a good portion of the decision making has already been done.

8. Last and most important, have fun and remember the event as you work on your pages.

Always remember enjoy your hobby and don't feel as if it is another job.

"Copyright (c) Monna Ellithorpe. All Rights Reserved."


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

May Card Class!

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that today is your last chance to RSVP for our monthly 'All Occasions' card class! It will be happening this Saturday, May 9th at the Stamping Studio from 9:30-11:30am- you can also check out my website calendar.

We will be making 4 birthday cards and 2 baby cards so don't miss out!

Here is one of the birthday cards we will be making- notice the Riding Hood Red background layer is textured. This effect was achieved using the texturz plates and the Sizzix Big Shot to mimic tire tread for our little truck from the 'Loads of Love' stamp set! Accessories include the Spiral punch, Mini Library Clips, Black Hemp Twine and water coloring with Aqua Painters!

Reserve your place now and come enjoy creating 6 hand stamped, one of a kind cards! All supplies included- just bring your adhesive! Remember: bring a friend who has not previously attended class, and receive 50% off your class fee! Please let me know if you will be bringing a guest so I can plan accordingly.

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

May Scrapbook Event!!!

Good Evening,

I'm so excited to announce my "May Scrapbook Event" in honor of May being National Scrap booking Month!

If you're an avid scrapper, then you won't want to miss out on this great time of scrapping with some of my favorite Stampin' Up! products!!!

If you've never scrapped before because it seems intimidating or you feel too busy, then this event is perfect for you! All the designing and prep is done for you:) No prior experience needed!






I'm offering this event twice during May to make it as convenient as possible for everyone. Choose to create the first page for just $8 or both pages for just $12 and you'll have a complete layout! The following dates are available:

Thursday, May 14th, 7-8pm.
Saturday, May 30th, 2-3pm.

These events will be held in the Stamping Studio.

Here are some of the goodies we will be playing with: The Sizzix Big Shot, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Button Bouquet, assorted ribbons, Inspired by Nature & the new Jumble Alphabet stamp set!!!

This month only, the Jumble Alphabet stamp set will be on special for 20% off- that's a bargain that you won't want to miss out on:)

I will also be placing the Big Shot dies used in our Scrapbook Event on sale for 10% off! This month will feature the Top Note Die & the Birds with Flowers Die! Take advantage of ordering a few goodies while you're stamping & scrapping with me in May!!! All supplies included- just bring your adhesive!!!

May Scrapbooking Event

May Page 1 $8.00 May Page 1 & 2 $12.00

RSVP with payment by Sunday, May 10th- limited seating so hurry! See you there:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

5th Avenue Floral Card Class

Good Saturday afternoon to everyone,

I'm so excited to share this fantastic card class with you! I love the '5th Avenue Floral' stamp set with the coordinating designer series paper! And you won't want to miss out on playing with Stampin' Up!'s new corduroy buttons- they're beautiful:)

Class date: Friday, May 29th
Class time: 7-9pm

The class will be available in 2 options to maximize this great stamping opportunity:

Option A: You will enjoy creating 4 unique card designs and a trendy window box carrier- all supplies included for just $20!

Option B: You will enjoy creating all the included projects, as listed above, plus take home printed instructions and your own '5th Avenue Floral' stamp set for just $40! This set is so easy to use and makes any card or scrapbook page come alive:) The stamp set retails for $24.95

5th Avenue Floral Class

Option A $20.00 Option B $40.00 Option 3 $0.00

***Standard class protocol: bring your own adhesive***

Can't wait to see you there! RSVP by Tuesday, May 19th!!! Limited seating so hurry!!!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany