Who doesn’t love a new catalog and new beautiful products? Well, today is a red letter day, because the new January to June Mini Catalog went live with loads of gorgeous, inspiring products. Plus, Sale-A-Bration starts today, which is Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sale of the year, when you can earn free products with every qualifying purchase over $50! (More on that below.) When you order from my Online Store, please… Read More »
The TGIF Challenge this week is a product spotlight focusing on Fancy Foil! Stampin’ Up! carries several colors of metallic foil sheets, which are very reasonably priced at only $5.00 for a pack of two 12″ x 12″ sheets. In addition, you can purchase the beautiful Noble Peacock Foil Sheets pack (149495) for $10.00, which includes a pack of six 12″ x 12″ sheets in three colors (Blueberry Bushel, Old… Read More »
On Christmas Eve, we spent a wonderful evening at my sister-in-law’s house. We fondly call her “Martha Stewart,” because she ALWAYS has a gorgeously decorated table and cooks dishes that would rival any Master Chef. I’m afraid to admit that by comparison, my talents are sorely lacking, OR you could just say that my talents lay elsewhere. I AM good at baking desserts and fattening food! Haha! I’m also good… Read More »
Merry Christmas To You All! I hope you’re spending a wonderful day with family. This year, we are home with my husband’s family. My daughter is here with us (which I cherish every moment!) My son is with his girlfriend’s family, and my mom and sisters are at their respective homes with their families and in-laws. We may not all be together, but we are close in love and spirit!!!… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Hop for December! You may have just come from the blog of our fabulous leader, Wendy Weixler. I’m sure you enjoyed her amazing creativity. Be sure to continue on through the blog hop using the button at the bottom of this post. This month, we are showcasing new products from the Mini and Saleabration Catalogs (products available to purchase or earn for… Read More »
Another year of desktop calendars finished!!! Yippee! Last week, I promised to share my method for wrapping up the 12 individual calendar pages, so here we go. I’m also giving you another sneak peek of one of the new products available to purchase from the new Mini Catalog on January 3, 2020 … the AWESOME new Stitched So Sweetly Dies. While these calendars are Christmas gifts, the recipients will be… Read More »
Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! This month, the design team is focusing on our Holiday Favorites. Favorites??? Oh my gosh, it’s so hard to choose … there are so many! However, when I look back at all my holiday projects, one suite really stands out … the Peaceful Boughs Cling Stamp Set and coordinating Beautiful Boughs Dies. I’ve used them a lot, and I love each and every… Read More »
Happy Friday! Welcome to a new TGIF Sketch Challenge!!! When I first saw this sketch, I was drawn to the pretty filigree in the background. In fact, the whole sketch looked very elegant to me, so I decided to stick with that theme and create an entire card just using white and gold. I used the Perfect Parcels Dies to cut the filigree from Whisper White cardstock, and then I… Read More »
Today is Free Shipping at Stampin’ Up! on all orders of $50 or more (before tax). Be sure to take advantage of this great offer! And what’s even better? Stampin’ Up! is also having its Year-End Closeout Sale! Check out all the bargins at my Online Store. This is a great opportunity to: Buy holiday gifts Stock up on essentials, such as envelopes, Whisper White Cardstock, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals,… Read More »
Before I talk about anything else this morning, I wanted to let you know that Stampin’ Up! is having a Free Shipping Day on Wednesday, December 11 on orders of $50 or more (before tax). Don’t miss this one day only opportunity! I finished my last desktop calendar for 2020!!! Wahoo! Another set of eight finished and ready to give away as Christmas gifts!!! Now, all I need to do… Read More »
Welcome to the December Color Fusers Blog Hop! You may have just come from the talented Bonnie O’Neill. Be sure to continue on using the links at the bottom of this post. This month, we have a “frosty” color combination that includes Silver, Seaside Spray, and Blueberry Bushel. These cool colors are perfect for holiday cards and winter scenes. I decided to break out a new stamp set (to me)… Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Hope you enjoyed a great celebration yesterday with friends and family and are recovering from too much turkey and pumpkin pie. It’s Black Friday here in the states. I’m not much of a shopper … honestly, I’d rather shop online and stay in my craft room away from all the crowds. Ha! Anyway, it is Friday, and that means a new inspiration challenge over at the TGIF… Read More »
I have something fun to share today! It’s a preview of one of the new stamp sets from the upcoming Mini Catalog (products available to purchase January 3 to June 2, 2020!!!) I won this stamp set indirectly through prize patrol. The actual winner, Kimberly Morris, received two stamp sets and was instructed to pick another demonstrator she didn’t know to give one away. I guess I looked very excited,… Read More »
Hi Friends! Today, I’m sharing a baby card that I made for a sweet family member. In fact, she was the flower girl in my wedding 29 years ago!!! She and her husband just recently had their second son, so I wanted to make a special card to celebrate. I don’t make a lot of baby cards, so my supplies are minimal. Therefore, I looked for a little inspiration from… Read More »
Stampin’ Up!’s 3-day Online Extravaganza starts today!!! For full details, download the flyer HERE: The sale includes 15% off ink pads and cardstock in: Neutrals Collection, Regals Collection, 2018–2020 In Colors, and 2019–2021 In Colors (except Purple Posy). Take an additional 5% off the original 10% discount: 8 bundles, Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment, Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment, and 2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment. This is a… Read More »
Hello and welcome to Swimming In Stamps. I’m Tami Hewlett, an independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from California, and I’m so excited to be a new member of the Control Freaks Blog Hop! This is a long-standing blog hop that includes some really talented designers, so I felt very honored when they asked me to join the team. This month, the theme of the blog hop is Winter Wonderland. You may… Read More »
Hello Friends!!! I just got back from an amazing weekend in Las Vegas attending Stampin’ Up!’s Onstage Local event, as well as a VIP Pre-Party hosted by the TGIF Challenges Design Team. It was SO much fun, and I have lots of photos to share from both events. It all started with our TGIF pre-party. We had displays from each of the team members, food, prizes, and of course make… Read More »
Hello Stampers and TGIF!!! Today, a bunch of the designers from the TGIF Challenges Blog Design Team are in Las Vegas hosting our big VIP Pre-Party Event! (Tomorrow is Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage Event.) I’m so excited to see these wonderful ladies in person, as well as to meet many of my demonstrator friends from all over the country attending the event. We will be spending the afternoon creating make ‘n… Read More »
Hello, and welcome to the November Stamping Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Sara Levin! I’m Tami Hewlett from Central California, and I’m so glad you stopped by today. This month, the theme of the blog hop is the Brightly Gleaming Suite of products starting on page 30 of the Holiday Catalog. I decided to focus on the gorgeous Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP) with it’s copper foil accents!… Read More »
I’m working on wrapping up my 2020 Desktop Calendars! I actually worked ahead and got November finished last month before I took off on vacation. I absolutely LOVE the entire Come To Gather Suite of products on pages 46 to 48 of the Holiday Catalog, so it was an easy choice to feature for this month’s page. These calendars measure 4″ x 6″ and fit in a standard frame. I… Read More »