Friday, September 30, 2011

Trick-or-Treat Card

Hello, My Friends!

My good friend Gretchen Schmidt, sent me this great card! {She is so awesome to share with us!}  This card is one of my favorites for two reasons.

1.  It has a POP UP!  ;)

2.  It has STAMPS!  :)


Pop ups and stamping go so well together!  ;)


Directions -
Create a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” card base out of kraft cardstock, fold in half to create your card. Cut a second card front that is 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”. Stamp spider webs on the card front and on the inside of the card base.
Outside: Stamp three pumpkins onto cream cardstock. Cut out each into a square. Glue pumpkins onto blue patterned paper, hand cut out each into a square shape. Glue down all three to a piece of black cardstock and cut it out into a rectangle shape as shown in example. Cut a larger pieces of Halloween themed patterned paper and glue to card front. Tie a ribbon around the card front and set it aside. When the inside of your card is complete, glue the card front onto the outside of the card base.
Inside: Use your Spider and Spiderweb die to create the spiderweb and cut two spiders. Add spiderweb to the inside of your card base following package directions. Secure the web portion that attaches to the top of your card with a brad. Glue down your two spiders to the web. Stamp sentiment and pumpkin as shown. 
Other: 
kraft cardstock (Bazzill) black cardstock (American Crafts), cream cardstock, Mischievous papers (My Mind’s Eye), black pen, Wild Honey Distress Ink (Ranger), ribbon, brad.
Thanks so much, Gretchen!
Hugs,

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A Travel Recap....

Hello, My Friends!

First...I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my Dad!  We went out to dinner last weekend and these pictures will show you what a crack up my Dad is....

Such a joker!  He was not happy he had to share with all of us!  ;)

Dad....Happy Birthday!  :)  I love you!


Not long ago, we were in Nashville, TN.  The hotel was amazing!  It was so fun to meet so many Club Members and new customers!  Check out the video for more....




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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Your Questions...Answered! :)

Hello, My Friends!

Here's another episode of Your Questions....Answered!  :)





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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Friday, September 23, 2011

branches4flowers Gallery Winners!

Hello, My Friends!

Guess What?!?  It's time to announce the branches4flowers Gallery Winners!  Woo Hoo!






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 Here's a close up of the winners....

by Marla in OR

by Trinka in Texas



Ladies, please email me with the stamp set of your choice (value $12.95 or less) and your address. Congrats on winning!

Make sure you check out ALL the great ideas in the Gallery!
There are OVER 3500 ideas using our stamps, just waiting for you!

Also, for YOUR chance on winning, upload your owls2love projects to our gallery.  Winners are chosen randomly and YOU could be next!  ;)


Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

A {New} 30 Second Card Video!

Hello, My Friends!

I'm home from South Africa.  Well, at least my mind is.  My body is somewhere in Jet Lag Land.  ;)  I'll need a few days to get back to 100%...but it was worth it!  SA was amazing!  Pictures and videos coming soon!

In the meantime, here's our newest episode of a 30 Second Card.  Enjoy!







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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Organization....Stephanie Style

Hello, My Friends!

So, usually, organization and Stephanie are not in the same sentence.  BUT, I do have a great way I store my buttons.  Check this video out....you might like this way, too.  :)




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Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

I Love.....

Hello, My Friends!

While I'm out discovering South Africa today, I thought I'd share with you a video about one of my favorite things.

If you ever thought I was crazy, this video will prove you right.  ;)




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What's one of your all time favorite {odd} thing to eat?  Leave a comment and I'll pick a random winner when I get home.  ;)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Sunday, September 11, 2011

{Special} Release Time!!!

Hello, My Friends!

It's time for the {Special} Release stamps to be announced!  We have FOUR new stamp sets this month!  Woo Hoo!!!!

Check out the website video page {Click Here} to see the sets in action!

Here's a close up of the sets....

4x4 These owls are different sizes than the owls2love set.  :)

4x6 regular price:  $12.95

4x6    regular price:  $12.95

4x4
 The web4us stamp set (above) was a Limited Edition stamp set last year.  It's now back by popular demand!  We got so many requests, we decided to make it a regular set this year.  :)

Check these out!

stamp set:  moreowls2love card by Kim Howard

stamp set:  spiros2stamp card by Beverly Sizemore

stamp set:  web4us bag by Jeanne Streiff

Make sure you check out the gallery  for more incredible Design Team Samples!

Click Here to order now. Club Members, make sure you log in to get Club Pricing!  :)

Happy Stamping!

Hugs,
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Today at 5:15am

Hello My Friends!

Today at 5:15am I'll be picked up by the airport shuttle and taken to LAX.  (LA  Airport)  I'll then board a plane to Atlanta, GA.  THEN, I'll board a plane to Johannesburg, South Africa!!!!!  HUH?!?  WHAT?!?

Yep, little ol' me is going to South Africa.  Wowsers.

There, I'll be teaching over 600 scrapbookers/stampers/paper crafters techniques and tips about using Sizzix products and stamping!  Woo Hoo!

Every delegate (that's what they call the students) will also receive an EXCLUSIVE mini stamp set from The Stamps of Life.  ;)  Yep, I have connections! hahahaha......

I'll be gone for 10 days.  In between teaching in Johannesburg and Cape Town, I'll be going on a safari!  Wowsers times two!  ;)

Will you do me a favor?  Keep me in your prayers.  This is the longest I've ever been gone from home {and I'm by myself....no kids or Ken to keep me company....}  I'm a little concerned I'll get anxious while I'm gone.  ;)

I know Ken will do fine around the house and the office.  The girls are busy with school, so they probably won't even notice I'm gone.  I bet Cookie will notice though!  {I hope!}  ;)

I'll be thinking about you all and I'll try to update the blog with pictures if I can.  I've also scheduled a few videos to go live while I'm gone.

Big hugs! 
Stephanie

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

How to Tie a Bow

Hello My Friends!


I'm often asked how I tie my bows.  In fact, I'm asked so often, that I decided to do a video on it....check it out....





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 Club Members....TODAY is YOUR day!  Make sure you check out the Club Member section of the website for the Special Release!  ;)


Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Introducing....owls2love

Hello, My Friends!

I'm stunned that it is already September 1st.  Aren't you?!?  Well, if it's the first of the month, that means we have a new stamp set to introduce!  :)

Check out the video!!!




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Here are some fun samples from our Design Team....


Happy 'owl'oween by Emily

You're a Hoot by Laura

 18 stamps on a 4x6 inch sheet. Large owls are approx. 2 inches tall.

Clear Stamps:
Regular Price: $12.95
Club Member Price: $10.95
How to get Club Member Pricing


Katie starts high school today, so as soon as Ken and I finish mailing the Club shipments, we are taking Katie to school.  :)

Happy September and Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life