by Tracy | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you’ve thought about buying a Big Shot, TODAY IS THE DAY!! Today, only, the Big Shot is on sale 20%!!! If you purchase it from me, I will send you 5 homemade cards to give you some immediate ideas to get you started (to receive your 5 beautiful cards, you MUST order from
my Stampin’ Up! website or you can
email me your order!!) I love my Big Shot and use it on most cards that I make. I especially love using the embossing folders!

There are two more items on sale 20%, today only!! The Doctor’s Bag which is a great bag to store your Big Shot or any of your crafting supplies, AND the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate! Check out the flyer
HERE for the prices of the Big Shot, Diagonal Plate and Doctor’ Bag as well as many more sale items, some at 50%!!!
This is the BEST time to join the Stampin’ Up! family. You can join RISK FREE! You can get all of the benefits for at least 5 months to see if you LOVE it!! Here’s how it works: Purchase the Starter Kit for $99 and pick out $125 worth of products that YOU want from the Stampin’ Up! catalog! Yes, anything you want, even that Big Shot you’ve been eyeing! And you know what, if you do it today, you will be able to pick out the Big Shot at the SALE price as well as all of the other items on the Online Extravaganza flyer! PLUS, we also have another promotion going on and you will receive TEN free ink pads from one of the color families absoulutely FREE!! There truly is no obligation to try the Starter Kit! If you have more questions, please email me or go directly to my Stampin’ Up! website to sign up and join my team!!
Have a great day!
Tracy
by Tracy | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

I wasn’t sure if I was going to like these colors together but I love them! I used Marina Mist and Elegant Eggplant. My inspiration came from Catherine Pooler who brayered a card with these colors but I sponged my color onto Whisper White cardstock. First, I used my new stamp set, Snowflake Soiree (LOVE IT) and stamped the snowflakes with Versamark. My smallest snowflake on the greeting is from the set Jolly Bingo Bits. I sprinkled white embossing powder and heated it up with my heat tool. I never get tired of watching the magic happen when I emboss!!! After embossing, I sponged Marina Mist using a circular motion all over my card. Then I came in with the Elegant Eggplant. When I was done, I took a tissue and wiped over the top of the card. The embossing resists the ink but I had to wipe away the extra ink sitting on top of the embossed images. I did my greeting in the same way. I was afraid the Elegant Eggplant was a bit too dark on the greeting but I like it! I made another one that I will post tomorrow with the same colors but it is a bit different. I misted my card with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (mixed in a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol) and it glitters beautifully in person.
The ONLINE EXTRAVAGANA starts today!!! If you didn’t get a chance to see my post on Saturday, check out all the details, HERE. You can also download a flyer of all the items on sale! Today ONLY, you can get the Big Shot 20% off. I LOVE my Big Shot. Be sure to also check out my ordering special!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Tracy
Supplies
Snowflake Soiree C – #127925 W – #127922
Jolly Bingo Bits C -121187 W – 120857
More Merry Messages C – #126402 W- #126400
Elegant Eggplant cardstock #105126
Marina Mist cardstock #119682
Whisper White cardstock #100730
Versamark #102283
White Embossing Powder #109132
Heat Tool #129053
Decorative Label punch #120907
Elegant Eggplant Stampin’ Pad #126969
Marina Mist Stampin’ Pad #126962
Stamping Sponges #101610
5/8 inch Organza Ribbon #114319
Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint #116806
Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430
You can order your supplies at my Stampin’ Up! online store!
by Tracy | Nov 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I have my first video for you! I am VERY NERVOUS about the whole thing but what is it they say, you grow when you jump out of your comfort zone? Well I’m definitely out of my comfort zone!! For those of you who follow my blog, I’ve been talking about this for a long time. I am so happy that I’ve finally done it and I know that my videos will just keep getting better. The video is about two minutes long but you wouldn’t believe how many takes it took! Hours and hours!! Good grief! I can laugh at it now!
I decided that my first video would be to show you how to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig (#101049). This is a tool that I had for a LONG time before I started using it on a regular basis (just recently). It really is a great tool for perfect placement of stamped images. I hope the video helps you if you’ve been intimidated to use your Stamp-a-ma-jig! You can find it on page 7 in the 2012-2013 SU! catalog. Also check out page 37 for written directions.
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Nov 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s time for the biggest sale of the year! From Monday, November 19th – Wednesday, November 28th, Stampin’ Up! will be having its biggest online sale of the year! In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of the Online Extravaganza. You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order. (Sorry for the small print below – I’m having difficulties getting it to display correctly with a larger font).
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Ordering Special (offer only good from November 19, 2012 – November 28, 2012)**: If you place your order ($35.00 minimum) through me during the Online Extravaganza (November 19, 2012 – November 28, 2012), you will receive a free package of Stampin’ Dimensionals! There are two ways to order:
1. Go to my online store , place your order (minimum $35) and I will mail your Stampin’ Dimensionals to you! Please be sure you are placing your order on my Stampin’ Up! website (my name will be in the upper right hand corner). I cannot honor this special unless you order from my site.
2. Email me your order. Include your address, phone number and credit card information (number, name on card, and expiration date). When I place your order, I will include your free package of Stampin’ Dimensionals. and it will arrive with the rest of your order. Please rest assured that your information will be safe with me. If you would prefer, I can call you for your credit card information, just be sure to indicate this in your email.
Be sure to download the Online Extravaganza flyer (see the link above) and get your wish list started!
Just a few more details:
There’s no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion but if you would like to receive my ordering special, you must have a minimum $35 order.
For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won’t get the discount.
You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order.
Let the shopping begin!!! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Tomorrow I will be posting my first video!
Tracy
** This offer is only valid for residents of the U.S.
by Tracy | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Another announcement today! Stampin’ Up! is offering the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine from Sizzix that is used in conjunction with our embossing folders. It is not a die cutting machine but is a neat little machine that can sit right beside you on your crafting table while you emboss away. They only have 4,000 available and it is only while supplies last!!! There are two purchasing options, you can buy it separately or with two embossing folders. Click on the flyer for more information and watch the video! You can order it from my SU! online store at: www.teacherstamper.stampinup.net I just ordered one! Get yours while supplies last!
Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95 (a $45.85 value)
Includes
- Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
- Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin’ Up! exclusive
- Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin’ Up! exclusive
Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes
- Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
Tracy
by Tracy | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday Stampin’ Up! released a brand new app called Simply Sent! You can create an e-card and send it via email or post it on Facebook! Here’s one I made in just a few minutes and sent to my daughter. It’s so much fun and its FREE!! Download it today from iTunes or the App Store and let me know what you think!! (You can download it onto your iPad even though its an iPhone app).

Tracy
– Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
by Tracy | Nov 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
How cute are these?? I just love this card! His shoes were made using the Top Note Die in the Big Shot! After I cut the shape out, I cut it horizontally in half and then in half vertically so I ended up with four pieces. I used the Ornament punch as well as the 3/4 inch Circle punch to shape them into elf shoes! The tops of his shoes were made with Glimmer paper and the 1/2 Circle punch. Don’t these shoes put a smile on your face and put you in the holiday mood?
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
Petite Pairs: W – 122495 C- 122497
Jolly Bingo Bits: W – 120857 C – 121187
Real Red Cardstock: 102482
Gumball Green cardstock: 126840
Whisper White cardstock: 100730
Polka Dot Parade DSP: 126902
Gumball Green Stampin’ Pad: 126949
Real Red Stampin’ Pad: 126949
Real Red 1/8 inch Taffeta Ribbon: 119251
Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder: 116824
Silver Glimmer Paper: 124005
½ inch Circle Punch: 119869
Top Note Die: 113463
Ornament Punch: 119847
¾ inch Circle punch: 119873
If you would like to purchase any of these products, visit my online Stampin’ Up! store: www.teacherstamper.stampinup.net
by Tracy | Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Another card today from my card class on Friday. I stamped the pine needles using the stamp set, Watercolor Winter. Some of the pine needles look lighter because I stamped off on my grid paper several times before stamping on my card. I used my 2-way glue pen to add Dazzling Diamonds (glitter) to the pine needles. I love the sparkle! Each ornament is popped up with dimensionals. Did you notice the Silver Glimmer paper at the very top of each ornament? My inspiration for this card came from Stamping and Blogging, a new online site with great ideas to get my creative juices flowing!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
More Merry Messages: W – 126400 C – 126402
Ornament Keepsakes W- 128048 C- 128051
Watercolor Winter W-1129724 C-129727
Holiday Ornaments Framelits: 127816
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Pad: 126966
Old Olive Stampin’ Pad: 126593
Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine: 123125
Dazzling Diamonds glitter: 102023
Silver Glimmer Paper: 124005
You can order any of these products at my online store: www.teacherstamper.stampinup.net
by Tracy | Nov 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I have another card that we made on Friday night. This type of card is called a Tri-Fold Shutter. We used the Be of Good Cheer DSP. I especially like the red and white paper on the side panels. My little gingerbread man came from the set Jolly Bingo Bits. There are so many different stamps in this set! Another nice thing about this card is that it folds up and fits inside a regular sized envelope.
Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
More Merry Messages W- 126400 C-126402
Jolly Bingo Bits W- 120857 C- 121187
Petite Pairs W- 122495 C- 122497
Very Vanilla Cardstock 12×12 124301
Whisper White cardstock 100730
Gumball Green cardstock 126840
Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896
2 3/8 Scallop Circle punch 118874
Scallop Oval Punch 119856
Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Pad 100908
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Pad 126966
by Tracy | Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
We made this at my Stamp a Stack last night. We made four different cards and three of each design. It was a fun evening!! In the next few days I will show the other three cards we made! I’m off to go create more cards! Have a great Saturday!
Tracy
Supplies:
More Merry Messages
Basic Black, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler cardstock
Silver Glimmer Paper
Real Red Stampin’ Pad
1 3/8 inch Square Punch
1 inch Square Punch
1/2 inch Circle Punch
Apothecary Accents Framelits
by Tracy | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s another version of my card from yesterday. My colors are the same but this time I mounted my paper onto Old Olive and put the pieces in different places. You can have many different cards just by changing up the colors and placement!
I have a Stamp a Stack class tonight and I am really looking forward to it. I enjoy sitting around a table and stamping with friends! I will post the cards we made next week! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!
Tracy
Ordering online is easy! Visit my Stampin’ Up site to order online or email me!
Stamps: French Foliage, Curly Cute
Paper: Old Olive
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard
Big Shot Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
by Tracy | Nov 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last week I needed several thank you cards so I made them very similar but different. I stamped my white paper pretty much the same but I changed each card up with different colors of cardstock. This one uses Cajun Craze and Old Olive. The set is French Foliage, which I never get tired of using. I hope my recipient enjoyed the card! I’ll post another one tomorrow! Enjoy your day!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy