Lavender Thank You Note

Happy Saturday Stampers,

Today I'm saharing another thank you note, highlighting Herb Expressions & the new Scallop Trim Border punch from Sale-a-Bration!

Here are the ingredients:

Stamps: Herb Expressions (#113224)
Card Stock: Certainly Celery (#105125), Pretty in Pink (#100459), Almost Amethyst (#102158), Shimmery White (#101910)
Ink: Almost Amethyst (#100043) & Certainly Celery (#105106) Stampin Write Markers
Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta ribbon (#109070), Big Shot (#113439), Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Dimensionals (#104430), SNAIL (#104332), Tea Party DSP (#113992), Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-a-Bration).



Enjoy recreating this project for yourself!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Thank You Note

Hi Stampers,

This evening I'd like to share a thank you note that I'm sending to my sister-in-law:)

Here are the ingredients:

Stamps: Thank You Kindly (#111700), Herb Expressions (#113224)
Card stock: Orchid Opulence (#100969), Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Whisper White (#100730)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (#115658), Old Olive (#102277)
Accessories: Stamp-a-majig (#101049), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot ribbon (#115613), Filigree brads (#112577), Blender Pens (#102845), Cottage Wall DSP (#115671)



Hope you enjoy!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Join My Team!

Hi Stampers,

Here's a reminder that there's no time like the present to join the Stampin' Up! family and here are some reasons why....



During this special season of Sale-a-Bration, recruits can choose ANY stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs for FREE when you become part of my team! Plus, receive 15% off your Starter Kit (standard or digital including MDS!) which is like having Christmas arrive via UPS!!!

Starter Kit Regular Price, Sale-A-Bration (15% off)

Standard Starter Kit $199, $169
Digital+ Starter Kit $185, $157

*The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits for $50, but will not be discounted.*



Customize your Starter Kit and enjoiy over $335 worth of Stampin' Up! product for just $169 during Sale-a-Bration!!!

By joining my team of enthusiastic stampers, you'll receive hands on training, access to exclusive team member classes, invitations to my team appreciation events (next one is in May!) as well as TONS of support/resources from Stampin' up! including their demonstrator website:)

Join the Stampin' Up! family and discover how many other dedicated stampers love what they do and can't wait to hear your story! Share what you love with your family, friends, co-workers, and the world! We're making a difference in our communities, one hand stamped card/scrap page/gift/class at a time:)



Don't miss out on doing what you love, anytime you want!

To learn more about the wonderful benefits of being Stampin' Up! demonstrator on my team, click here, call me at 210-273-3129 or email me here!!!

Look forward to having you on my team, Ladybug Stampers!!!



Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Feb Techniques Class!

Hi Stampers,

Just realized that I've been remiss in posting info on this months techniques class- my apologies for the late notice!

Here it is:

We'll be learning Emboss Resist, a fun technique where embossing is obviously a main part:) We'll be playing with the Medallion stamp, Vintage Vogue jumbo wheel, Satin ribbon, Jumbo Circle brads, Stamping Sponges and much more:)

Where: Stamping Studio
When: Friday (this week!), Feb 26th from 6:30-8:30pm



Check out the photos of projects we'll be creating and sign up using the PayPal link (small PayPal fee included) below- hurry as the RSVP deadline is Wednesday (tomorrow)!!!!

Bring your adhesive and lets stamp together as we create 4 custom designed works of art!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

New Slide Show

Hi Stampers,

So I've finally added a slide show of cards etc...to my blog! It's in the sidebar, under the Stampin' Up! publications- let me know what you think!!!


Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Lots of Bots Pop Up Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Today I'm sharing a lovely birthday card, created by MJ, for those who like to put a little extra effort into special projects...it's fun to add some bling/more time & technique to cards for those extraordinary people in our lives:)

So here we go! Start by using the Lots of Bots stamp set (too cute!) and begin to personalize with your Stamp-a-majig! Check out the robots below to see how this card was personalized with care:)



First Robot: The gift bag was ommitted from the robots left hand. Also used this sentiment for the main greeting on the card front.



Second Robot: The icepack was ommitted from the head and a birthday hat from the First Robot was added. Also, took the gift bag from First Robot and have it laying next to his leg due to his arm missing!!!



Third Robot: The flowers were omitted and replaced with a balloon from the First Robot. Also added a birthday hat from the First Robot.

Not sure how to 'mask'? Contact me here to book a workshop and I'll teach you and your friends how to 'mask' like experts while creating beautiful, fun projects!

Last but not least, the inside of this card is equally awe inspiring!



Ready to try this out for yourself? Here is the complete list of ingredients:

STAMPS: Lots of Bots
PAPERS: Basic Gray, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper, Real Red, and Crushed Curry.
INKS: Stazon Jet Black; Crushed Curry, Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pads.
ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Look Here Bigz XL die; Small and Large Oval Punch; Modern Label Punch; Vintage Brads Assortment; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Aqua Painter; Stamp-a-majig.

Hope you enjoyed seeing some fun steps you can take to add something extra special to your cards for those extra special people:) Shop here 24/7 for supplies:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Lots of Bots Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Today I'm sharing this cute card, created by MJ, highlighting the Lots of Bots stamp set and 'masking'!



TIP: Masking Tape was used to omit the icepack on the robots head. The Stamp-a-ma-jig was then used to properly place the “nuts and bolts” piece to his forehead.

Not sure how to 'mask'? Contact me here to book a workshop and I'll teach you and your friends how to 'mask' like experts while creating beautiful, fun projects!

Here are the ingredients:

Stamps: Lots of Bots (115293), Hello Again (113780)
Card stock/DSP: Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper (115679); Watercolor Paper(105019); Brocade Blue (101166), Ruby Red (102030), and Textured Crushed Curry (115719)
Ink: Stazon Jet Black ink (101406); Ruby Red ink (102259), Going Gray ink (103274), and Brocade Blue ink (101102)
Accessories: Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets (108431); Vintage Brads Assortment (109109); Certainly Celery 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109031); Small Oval Punch(107304); Large Oval Punch (107305); Crop-A-Dile (108362); 3/4″ Circle Punch (107217); Stamp-a-ma-jig Tool (101049); Aqua Painter (103954); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Masking Tape.

Hope you enjoyed this project- stay tuned tomorrow for a stepped up version of this card. Feeling extra adventurous- wait till you see tomorrow's project!!!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Chic Boutique Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Today I'm sharing a birthday card created by MJ, featuring one of my favorite stamp sets: Chic Boutique!!!

Notice the great 'sewing' accents of Linen Thread laced through the buttons:) The large circle of Watercolor Paper was cut using the Circle Scissors Plus and then punched with the Paper Piercing Tool. The bright color combo was inspired by the Kaleidescope Designer Series Paper and the buttons came from the Playground and Sherbet button bouquets!



Here is a complete list of the ingredients:

Stamps: Chic Boutique stamp set (113744)
Card stock: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (115680), Watercolor Paper (105019), Pink Passion cardstock (102762), Pixie Pink cardstock (105121), and Green Galore cardstock (101768)
Ink: Stazon Jet Black ink (), Tempting Turquoise ink (100814), Green Galore ink (102122), Pink Passion ink (101212), Pixie Pink ink (105212), Only Orange ink (102696), and Summer Sun ink (100537)
Accessories: Sherbet Designer Buttons (116312), Playground Designer Buttons (116313), Linen Thread (104199), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Mat Pack (105826), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631) & Crystal Effects (101055).

Have fun recreating this cute card- order your supplies here 24/7!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Mini Pizza Notes

Hi Stampers,

Saw these oh so cute mini pizza notes, created by Sophia, and thought you wouold enjoy:)

I have a copy of the complete instructions, including dimensions- comment here or email to let me know that you would like a copy and I'll send it to you:)

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Totally Tess Birthday Card!

Hi Stampers,

I wanted to share this adorable card with you, created by Mary- the new 'Tote-ally Tess' stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog has been hugely popular with sentiments like "I love stamps"!!!

TIPS to replicate this project:

Stamp 'Tess' on our Watercolor Paper (#105019) in Jet Black Staz-On ink (#101046) and then again on your choice of prints from the Sending Love Designer Series Paper (#117153) to make a 'shirt' and pair of 'trousers'- cut the clothes out Paper Snips (#103579) and then paper piece onto the original stamped image.

Use the Aquapainter (#103954) to apply Blush Blossom (#102609) onto Tess's hands and face.

Form a bow with the Very Vanilla Satin ribbon (#117291), attach a Chocolate Corduroy brad (#114339) around the knot- punch a hole through the layers with the Crop-a-Dile (#108362) and poke the brad ends through the hole to produce flat layers.

Have fun replicating this cute project & remember to RSVP for my Corduroy Button Share here!



Ingredients:

Stamps: Totally Tess, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Very Vanilla, Watercolor, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Sending Love Designer Series Paper

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8” Satin Ribbon, Chcocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, Crop-a-dile, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Word Window punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Punch, AquaPainter, Dimensionals

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Sweet Treat Valentine

Hi Stampers,

I came across this adorable card, created by MJ, and just had to share it with you:) The white tab slides up and down to allow for easy access to the M&Ms and the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder brings just the right amount of 'dots' to keep with this cute theme:)

Ingredients:

STAMPS: Something Sweet stamp set (Occasions Mini Catalog)

PAPER: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, and Whisper White cardstock

INK: Pretty in Pink and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads.

ACCESSORIES: 1/4″ Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon; Sweet Treat Cups; Bold Brights Brads assortment; Soft Subtles Brads assortment; 1-3/4′, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ Circle Punches; Big Shot; SU! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder; 3/16″ Corner Rounder Punch; Crop-A-Dile.

Order your Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder & Something Sweet stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog here!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Retro Birthday Cards

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share a cute birthday card with you, created by Andrea Walford- it's shown 2 ways for versatility:)

This simple layout highlights the Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper and the Birthday Bliss stamp set- we'll be using this cute stamp set in club this month:)



With a solid layout, your color combinations can be changed countless times to yield equally great results! *TIP: the rhinestones were popped from their brad casings and placed on the 'oh my' section of the stamped images!*


Ingredients:

Stamps: Birthday Bliss (115442)
Ink: Basic Black Classic (101179)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Cameo Coral (100475), Pink Flamingo DP (113976)
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Snail adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Big Shot (113439), Bone Folder (102300), Playground Designer Buttons (116313), Mini Library Clips (109857), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads (109111), Stampin’ Up! Timeless Type Alphabet Junior (115951), 1 ¼” Square Punch (104400)

Try out this great layout for yourself- order your Birthday Bliss stamp set & other supplies here!

Happy stamping,

Corduroy Button Share

Hi Stampers,

One of my favorite Stampin' Up! accessories is the Corduroy Buttons! They're fabulous and versatile and if you haven't tried them yet, then you've been missing out!

No need to miss out any longer though- I'm offering a fantastic Corduroy button share where you can have a sampling of all 7 available colors, including the newly released Real Red & Pretty in Pink from the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Each set of Corduroy buttons contains 24 buttons in 3 designs- that's a lot of buttons when multiplied by 7! To make things easier for you as my wonderful customers, I'm offering this Corduroy Button share! Discover the charm of these great Stampin' Up! accessories for just $22!

Here are the details:

Receive 6 buttons of each color (2 of each design) in all seven colors:

Chocolate Chip
Kraft
Pumpkin Pie
Summer Sun
Basic Gray
Real Red
Pretty in Pink

That's a total of 42 buttons for just $22!

You may use the paypal button below(Paypal fee of $0.75 added) or give/send me a check/cash.

***Mailing option available-contact me at 210-273-3129 or tiffamir@att.net

Hurry to get your Corduroy buttons!!!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Occasions Card Class- All New!!!

Hi Stampers,

After some deliberation with my partner, Mom & fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Candy, we decided to change up the Occasions Card Class this month to offer something fresh & new!!!

In place of our traditional 6 'all occasion' cards (2 of each 3 designs) we're offering a lovely boxed set of coordinating cards featuring the Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper and Vintage Vogue stamp set- both are highlighted in the new Occasions Mini Catalog!












You will create these 4 custom-designed cards, 4 matching customized envelopes, and the matching box. This makes a perfect gift, made by your hands, and warmed by your heart. Join us for fun & creativity:)

















There are two sessions for your convenience as well as a Stamp Class by Mail option- I will have the mail options posted shortly!



Can't wait to stamp with you:

Saturday, February 13, 9:30-11:30
Tuesday, February 16th, 6:30-8:30
RSVP with payment by Monday, February 8th- no exceptions please!!!
***Send a check for $18.50 or use the convenient paypal button below--please note that it does add a $.75 paypal fee.***

Occasions Card Class

Saturday morning $19.25 Tuesday evening $19.25 Downline option $14.25

Click here to order your stamping supplies & don't forget to redeem Sale-a-Bration rewards for every $50 order!!!
Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Book of Me Scrapbook Class

Hi Stampers,

Announcing a brand new exciting class: Book of Me!
Shown above is the first layout for our Book of Me. I can't wait to start this! Our first 2-page layout--with the "Things I Love..." theme--uses the Big shot, Punches, Stamps, and Ribbons. There is room for photos, lists, memorabilia--whatever you wish to include on your pages!

This first layout will chronicle what you love at this point in your journey of life. What is catching your fancy in 2010? What are the things you enjoy most? This is the place to record it. Think outside the box! You may add receipts, pictures of your dog, a snapshot of your favorite book, ticket stubs from a special event, a Starbuck's napkin, or any number of things to your layout. Have fun with it and express yourself!



Each month will feature a different theme and layout, and each month I will be encouraging you to think outside the box of tradition! So come join me for a fun evening. This class is perfect for beginner & experienced scrapbookers looking for something new. What a great girls' night out! Reserve your spot soon as space is limited.


Where: Stamping Studio
When: Friday, February 19th, 6:30-8:00
$15.00 includes all materials (the paypal button adds a $.75 service fee)
Two-page layout, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Bring your own basic adhesive
RSVP with payment by Monday, February 15th

Happy stamping,

Tiffany

Flight of the Butterfly Birthday

Hello Stampers,

I'm pleased to share this cute birthday card with you today featuring Flight of the Butterfly.

Notice the unique size- this card will fit perfectly in the Small Open-End Envelopes (#1107286) & was created using 12x12 textured card stock. Try a different sized card base to spice up your next project:)

Ingredients:

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly (#111564)
Ink: Basic Black (#101179), Pretty in Pink (#101301) & Melon Mambo (#115656) Classic
Card stock: Pretty in Pink textured (#108695), Melon Mambo (#115320), Basic Black (#102851), Whisper White (#100730)
Accessories: Scallop Edge (#112091), Ticket Corner (#107214)& Butterfly (#116629) punches, Signo White Gel pen (#105394), Crystal Effects (#101055), Black Gingham Ribbon (#104832), Silver Bead Duo (#110733), Stamp-a-Majig (#101049)



The silver beads were applied to the center of the butterfly using Crystal Effects and one wing was left 'up'!

Order your supplies here and try out this cute card for yourself!!!

Happy stamping,

Tiffany