The Stamping Lady

Eastern Blooms Heads to the Middle East

Here are some of the cards that I sent to From Our Hearts.  They will join many others headed to our military service people stationed overseas.

 Upon hearing the “miss you” category was low, I made another batch of those with one of my favorite layouts.

 You can see the embossed polka-dots in the close-up photos.

Colors: black, ruby red, whisper white          

            green galore, gable green, whisper white, and melon  mambo

Stamp set:  Eastern Blooms

This layout was one provided in my Stampin’ Up! demonstrator starter kit.  I love it!  It has worked well for thanks, hello, congrats, and now miss you.

So many ideas, techniques, and support are offered to us as demonstrators.  If you have thought (even a little) about joining me as a demonstrator, January is a great time.  Email me with any questions or sign up online right now!

Have a great day!

Tasha

New Stampin’ Up! Punch Style

Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!
A few features of the new punch style:

• Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
• Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
• Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
• Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
• New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
  • Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
• Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
• larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
• Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

Part of Stampin' Up!'s commitment to providing demonstrators and customers with the very best crafting tools includes the belief in what we call continuous improvement. Essentially what this means is that even if something works very well, but we see a chance to improve it, we will work to make it even better. While new punch designs will be in the new body style, existing designs will remain in the existing body style for now.

I thought our punches were pretty awesome before but I really love the ways these work!

Thanks for stopping by,

Tasha

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Merry Christmas

 Christmas for my family (mom’s side) has always been very traditional Swedish.  The basic menu for both lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve have been the same for over 100 years!  My grandmother introduced a new item—spiced tea—51 years ago.

Now, with a family of my own we have not been able to participate in the whole shebang for a long time.  In the meantime, my dad started a tradition for us about 13 years ago.

Being a single man, he would put off Christmas shopping until fairly late and then didn’t get all the wrapping done.  So one year he just got a paper grocery sack for each of us and put all the small, stocking gifts in them.  We were laughing when he handed them out with a “ho, ho, ho” and dubbed them Ye Olde Christmas Sack.

 Now this is one of our most favorite gifts each year!  They usually contain a book or magazine, candle, candy, and new or unusual grocery items such as hot sauces, etc.  This year he is spending Christmas with his parents/siblings so he gave them to me early.  They are HEAVY so I can hardly wait to see what’s in there!

I hope you enjoy Christmas with (or without) traditions!

Tasha

Stampin’ Up! Clear-mount Acrylic Preview

I just posted a sneak peek from the upcoming mini-catalog on my Facebook page.  Follow the link and become a fan!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=92391474551#/pages/The-Stamping-Lady/92391474551

I’ll post about it here, too, next week.

Finished your Christmas cards yet?  You can still beat me!  :)

Have a great day!

Tasha

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Serene Snowflake Gift Set

These purses are my go-to quick gift.  You can see how nicely the Christmas Cocoa designer series paper goes with the soft suede polka-dot ribbon.  The blue is bordering blue.  The paper and Serene Snowflakes stamp set are available only through Jan. 4.

Inside is a set of 4 cards with envelopes and a pen. 

The snowflakes are stamped in craft white, ballet blue, and champagne mist shimmer paint.  Tip: you can still order the shimmer paints after Jan 4!  They continue as a write-in item until the new catalog comes out—hooray!

Questions?  Just email.  I am between Christmas parties at the schools and wanted to get this posted.

Thanks for stopping by,

Tasha

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My Digital Studio Unscripted

You should know by know that Saturday means there’s a new sketch over at www.unscriptedsketches.com.

I used today’s sketch to put together the Christmas card for my daughter’s teacher.  She took this photo and emailed the greeting to all us parents.  Won’t she be surprised to know she was making her own card?!

We’ll have the kids all sign the inside and present it on Monday at the party.

Have a great weekend!

Tasha

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Stamping Is A Great Way To Make Friends

If you are new to stamping or scrapbooking you may not believe this yet.  BUT if you continue in this hobby you will “meet” and make friends with people all over the world.

That’s pretty cool!  And it’s really fun because they do things that some of your other friends might not do…they send handmade cards!!

Here is one I received early this week from Eugene who is a cardmaker in Connecticut.

  Can you see that the stable is done in glitter? He even finished the inside nicely.  Thanks, Eugene!  Whenever I receive handmade cards it helps me remember why I do this.  :)

If you haven’t sent out Christmas cards yet, it’s not too late.  My business ones are sent, but our personal ones are not.  I challenge you to beat me!!

Thanks for stopping in!

Tasha

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Build-a-Bear Elf Chain

Remember cutting “gingerbread man” chains?  I just used the same concept with my Build-A-Bear die.

• accordion fold your cardstock so it is 5” x 3-1/3”, make sure when you place it on the die so that the tips of the bears hands stick out on each side
• cut 2 full bears for each end, bend the tip of one hand to match and glue it on
• cut 1/2 red outfits and 1/2 green outfits then mix and match
• Tip : for the buttons I just put a small piece of coordinating color behind the coat

Be sure to check out the dies and vinyl that are on sale until next Tues. in the 12 Days of Holidays Sale

Upcoming event—Customer Appreciation Night

Jan. 5, 2010  5pm-7pm

at My Stamping Place

This is my chance to thank all my customers with some stamping, new product sampling, snacks, and giveaways.

*for my very far away customers, you will be receiving a little something in the mail soon since you cannot attend

 

Have a great day!

Tasha

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Pre-orders Are Part Of The Fun

Just a little sneak peek for you.  It’s strange not releasing Cards of the Month today so I will show you something else coming up.

Aren’t these the cutest?  These beauties are called Sweet Pea Stitched Felt and they’re sooo fun.  They will be available in the new mini-catalog starting Jan. 5.

And the pin is one of the things I received for completing My Digital Designer certification.

Yes, getting the items early is one benefit of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  You also get a fantastic deal when you order the starter kit.  And guess what?  There’s an extra incentive in January! 

Whether you want to earn a few extra dollars a week or build to a full-time career, Stampin’ Up! can help make that possible.  Want to know more…email me, I would love to help you get started.

Unscripted Vintage Christmas Card

If you have stamped for many (think 10ish) years, you may recognize this stamp.  It is from Stampin’ Up!s Miracle of Christmas set and it is the first set I saw demonstrated.  I loved it but was not in a position to buy it so I borrowed from a friend.

Last year my neighbor/friend bought if for me after we saw it at a garage sale.  Yea!  It is perfect for today’s sketch over at Unscripted Sketches.

cardstock: bravo burgundy, very vanilla, brushed gold

ink: bravo burgundy

accessories: gold braid, gold mini brads, champagne mist shimmer paint

I hope you are having a great weekend.  Our snow is melting away so I may really get to put up the outside decorations!

Tasha

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12 Days of Holiday Sales With Stampin' Up!

Just in time to finish your holiday shopping...Stampin' Up! has a sale on some never-before-discounted items just for you.  Been wishing for a certain die for your Big Shot???  Check to see if it's on the list.

Christmas Punch Dresses Up A Holiday Gift

You can see what a quick and easy gift this is.  Today I went to see my friend who is fighting cancer and I wanted to take her a little something.  She is an inspiration and joy to be around.  

Since it’s been brutally cold here the past few days, I thought warm drinks might be in order.  The gift bag is stuffed with my favorite winter tea, cider mix, and hot cocoa.  You can see a fantastic tutorial on making this gift box-in-a-bag at splitcoaststampers.

Guess what we did all day?  Yeah…we made cards.  :) I’ll share those another time.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

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