Clearance Rack!

IT'S HERE! THE STAMPIN' UP! CLEARANCE RACK!!!




Check out the bargains in this special corner, filled with treasures like the Felt Flurries Snowflakes and Chipboard Ornaments kit, shown above!



Need some ribbon? Check out this gorgeous ribbon bundle- see the Baja Breeze and Tangerine Tango designs? Here's one more chance to get some of our previous In Colors:)



Designer Series Paper, anyone? I just love this pattern- it's perfect for scrap booking, card making and gift giving! Check out the slightly more feminine version also, Junior Varsity!

Orders for the Clearance Rack must be placed online, by you- the direct link is here!

These special items are only available while supplies last, so don't wait- get some goodies that are discounted up to 80%!!! Place your online order today (for any amount) and receive a FREE gift from me!



Happy shopping & happy stamping,

Tiffany

September Technique Class Success!

Hello Stampers,

I'd like to thank all those who attended our September Techniques class, including my Mom's ladies:) We had a blast learning 'Cracked Glass'!

Above is shown one of the designs that we created highlighting the Autumn Days and Harvest Home stamp sets. We also broke out the Square Fire Rhinestone brads to add some bling:) Notice the richness of the Crushed Curry & Dusty Durango with the Chocolate Chip- these In Colors are perfect for fall!

Next month we'll be learning how to create fun "Shaker" cards- you won't want to miss out on this! I'll have sneak peaks of the designs on my blog next week. If you would like to reserve your place now, use the Paypal link below (there is a small Paypal fee of $0.88) or send in your check to me- these classes fill up quickly so don't wait to the last minute!

Hope to see you there- remember that you'll earn a 'Stamper's reward' ticket for attending while having a great time!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Our Grand Prize Winner!

Hello Stampers,

I wanted to formally announce our 1st quarter 'Stamper's reward' ticket winner- congratulations, Nicole, on winning our 1st $25 gift certificate!

Starting from Sept 25th (technique class), I will be collecting 'Stamper's Reward' tickets for the next quarter which will end in December- you could be the winner so pay attention to opportunities for you to earn 'Stamper's Reward' tickets!

Katherine, Cindy, Renita & Donna earned tickets for attending another great techniques class- it's your turn now! Come to my World Card Making Day Open House and earn a ticket! Free stamping, fun and snacks provided- hope to see you there:)


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Stamping Tip!

Hi Stampers,

I recently have received some questions concerning using brand new stamps- the images are not inking well etc...

Here's a tip to help get your stamps 'feelin' the love' sooner:)

In the above photo, there is a Sanding Block to the left of the stamps- see it? Sanding blocks (sku 103301, pg 188, 2009 IBC) are a great and inexpensive stamper's tool and I'm about to show you one more great way to use yours!

Here we go:

When you have a brand new, large, solid stamp, it's often difficult to get a good solid inked image on your card stock without it looking streaky or blotchy.

Here's the remedy:

Rub your Sanding Block gently over the rubber of your new stamp- this will break the coating on the rubber. See the right sided stamp image below? It looks a bit chalky. After sanding the rubber, wipe it off on your Stampin' Scrub (sku 102642, pg 190, 2009 IBC). You'll be much happier with your stamped image now!



Hope this little tip helps you and further endears your Sanding Block too! Remember you can shop 24/7 here to get your Stampin' Up! supplies!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

It's a Great Time to Book a Workshop!

Beginning September 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, Stampin' Up! is excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses:

* Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!

*Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

What a great time to hostess a workshop based on the new 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog & current hostess promotion! Wouldn't a workshop based on Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas holidays be fun? A hands-on workshop be a fun way for you and your friends to experience creating hand stamped cards and/or 3-D items! We can also center your workshop around a particular technique or accessory:) Call me soon to get on my calendar- I'm happy to say that it's filling up quickly with lots of stamping! I'm very flexible so we can make your workshop fit your schedule exactly!

If you haven't yet received your Holiday Mini Catalog, please click on the icon in the right sidebar to download a pdf file of the catalog.
To get your own copy, simply leave a comment below with your email address so I can contact you for your address privately, OR email me, and I'll mail one out to you ASAP! This Mini is just too good to miss:)

I look forward to guiding a workshop in your home, office, school or church etc...! The benefits are great for hostesses anytime, but right now they're even better! Don't wait! Let's have some fun stamping together this fall season:)


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Pumpkins!

Hi Stampers,

I had just had to share Andrea Walford's latest pumpkin card with you all- isn't it cute?:)

Notice the great use of the Autumn Harvest stamp set (IBC, pg 26) as well as the Sanded background stamp (IBC, pg 134). Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper (Holiday Mini Catalog, pg 11) is also used- this is a great black & white DSP pack and includes 2 printed 12x12 window sheets too!

The greeting is from the House of Haunts stamp set (IBC, pg 22) and the Old Olive vines are from the Swirls Scribbles die for the Sizzix Big Shot:)

Try making your own pumpkin card- have fun!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

FREE World Card Making Event!

Happy Wednesday to Everyone,

I'm thrilled to announce a FREE World Card Making Event! We had a great time last year, donating the cards to children undergoing cancer therapy at Methodist Hospital, here in San Antonio!

This year, you're welcome to send the cards to family & friends or opt to donate them! Above is shown the more feminine card design we'll be creating & below is the more masculine:)



Here's the info:

Where: My House (13446 Purdue Valley, 78249)
When: Saturday, October 3rd from 3-5pm (Come & go style!)

As a bonus there will also be Halloween treat ideas and an opportunity to create some- don't miss out! This is a FREE event but I will need to ensure there are plenty of supplies/candy for all, so please RSVP by Wednesday, September 30th! I will be drawing for a door prize and you're welcome to place an order for any last minute supplies before Halloween!

Come and celebrate 'World Card Making Day' on the actual day, October 3rd and enjoy creating some beautiful hand stamped projects! Can't wait to see you there!



Happy stamping,

Tiffany

September Technique Class!

IT'S HERE: THE SEPTEMBER TECHNIQUES CLASS!



Come & join in the fun this month as we celebrate fall with 'Cracked Glass'!

Participants will create 4 'wow' cards, complete with Very Vanilla Stampin' Up! envelopes and learn an awesome stamping technique- all for just $20! Remember, bring a friend and receive 50% off your class fee- the more the merrier! Your $10 credit can be placed towards another class or Stampin' Up! product:)

Where: The Stamping Studio (13446 Trentwood, 78231)
When: Friday, Sept 25th from 6:30-8:30pm



We'll be playing with the Lovely As A Tree, Harvest Home & Autumn Days stamp sets! We'll also be breaking out the Glassy Glaze Enamel Embossing Powder & Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware , so don't miss out!



Reserve your place for this class by choosing the Paypal link below:

Can't wait to stamp with you! The RSVP deadline is Wednesday so hurry! See you Friday evening:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Christmas Card Class!

Happy Wednesday to Everyone,

Well, we just completed another tremendously successful Christmas Card class, this past Saturday- it was festive and crazy and loads of fun!

Above is one of the card designs we made in class- we had a group of expert water colorists by the end that were decked out in dazzling diamonds too!!!

Don't miss out on the holiday fun this next month- join us for Christmas Card class and create 6 beautiful, original, hand stamped cards for your friends & family this holiday season!

Here's the info:

Where: Stamping Studio
When: Sat, Oct 10th
Times: 9:30-11:30 am & 1-3pm

Reserve your place by choosing the paypal option below with the correct time (morning or afternoon) and we'll see you there- just bring your adhesive!

Oct Christmas

Morning class $20.00 Afternoon class $20.00

If you bring a friend (hasn't previously attended class) then you will receive 50% off your class fee! Your refund can be put towards another class or towards Stampin' Up! merchandise!

See you there!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Free Charity Card Event!

Hi Stampers,

Today is the last reminder for our upcoming Veterans charity card event!

Come and join us this Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm at the Northwest United Methodist Church (Tezel & Guilbeau Rd)- there will be 3 card stations set up where you can make multiple cards! We're encouraging participants to include a few words of thanks within, to show appreciation to our veterans for their service to our country and communities.

You can also donate personal toiletries, personal combs and magazines (no more than 3 months old)- these will be distributed to our veteran's that are homeless/ill.

This is a free event so feel free to bring a friend and come and go as you like- please RSVP by tomorrow so we can ensure there are plenty of supplies prepped!

Hope to see you there!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Mounting New Stamps!

Good Evening Stampers,

In celebration of the upcoming weekend, I thought I would give a small tutorial on mounting new stamps- it's easy and therapeutic!

Here we go!

First, take a look at the clear adhesive stickers to gauge which wooden blocks are allotted to each image. Place the clear stickers on their respective blocks, as seen below.
I recommend adhering the stickers before mounting the actual rubber stamps- sometimes the sticker image has the stamp facing a different direction!



Next, separate the rubber images from the sheet- they should just pop out with a little added pressure- see below:



Now, mount the rubber stamps to their respective blocks, as seen below- be sure to assess which way the words/images should face! Think 'mirror':)



Once you've completed mounting all the stamps, you're done- ta da! Enjoy stamping!



Hope this helps & be sure to let me know if you have any further questions/concerns!

Have a great weekend & happy stamping,

Tiffany

Autumn Splendor

Happy Thursday Stampers,

I'm stranded at home, away from the Stamping Studio at present (not willing to risk driving in the torrential rain) and so must share a card created by another stamper, Tammy!

Isn't this card beautiful- I love the addition of Sage Shadow with the Chocolate Chip, which is an often overlooked color combination! It's highlighted in the To the Nines Designer Series Paper also shown here!

This card showcases the brand new, Autumn Splendor stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog as well as the level 1 hostess stamp set, Holiday Best. Tammy stamped the leaves with our Basic Brown ink, then applied color with Stampin' Up!'s Watercolor Wonder Crayons and blended with an Aqua Painter!

This technique isn't difficult, but practice does make perfect, for the perfectionist stampers, like myself! We'll be highlighting water coloring techniques in our November Techniques class so mark your calendars and don't miss out! The technique classes have been filling up very quickly so sign up now!

Want to know what we're doing in technique class this month? September heralds the arrival of fall and with it comes a gorgeous technique: 'cracked glass'! We'll be using the Lovely as a Tree & Autumn Days stamp sets- pictures will be on my blog by the end of this week as well as the paypal button. I've been so looking forward to sharing some flashy fall projects and the September technique class will serve as the platform!

Where: Stamping Studio
When: Friday, Sept 25th from 6:30-8:30pm

Participants will create 4 flashy cards (these will definitely go to your special friends!) as well learn a flashy technique for just $20- play with some special toys/products and learn even more about Stampin' Up! tools!

See you soon & happy stamping,

Tiffany

Back to School

Morning Stampers,

I'm so thrilled that we're receiving rain- what a blessing! It's really starting to feel like fall and with that comes the 'back to school' feel:)

I chose to share another great Andrea Walford card with you today, showcasing those traditional 'back to school' colors- notice the Playground Designer buttons too!

This square card measures 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches and highlights the Look Who's Turning & Circle Circus stamp sets!

Have a kid's birthday coming up? Try your own spin on this card, sure to delight your recipient:)

Remember you can place an order anytime, 24/7 here!

Have fun & happy stamping,

Tiffany

Christmas in September!

Good Evening Stampers,

It's been awhile, I know, but I bring great news today: Christmas in September! This coming Saturday, we'll be celebrating Christmas at the Stamping Studio!

We'll be creating 6 wonderful hand stamped cards (including the cute snowman card shown above), great for passing to your friends and family this upcoming holiday season! Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas cards & music:)

Tomorrow is the last chance to RSVP, so don't miss out:)

Where: Stamping Studio
When: Sat, Sept 12th from 9:30-11:30am- this month we'll be doing just the morning session.

Reserve your place below by choosing the paypal link ($20) which includes all prepped supplies- just bring your adhesive and let's get stamping!

See you there!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Open House Reminder

Good Evening Stampers,

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is your last chance to RSVP for my upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog Open House!

Come & enjoy stamping with brand new stamp sets, see lots of ideas & samples, register for a door prize and earn Stamper's Reward tickets for coming, placing an order etc...! Take home your own copy of the Holiday Mini by coming to join in the fun:)

We're going to have a blast so be sure to stop by:)

Where: My House
When: Sat, Sept 5th from 3-5pm

Please RSVP by tomorrow!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany