Exclusive Sizzix Dies!

Hello, My Friends!

It's time to release our EXCLUSIVE The Stamps of Life/Sizzix dies!  You can only find these dies at The Stamps of Life!  :)

Here's  the video showing off these dies.  :)

Of course, they also have coordinating stamp sets!  :)

turtles2love

cars2drive

Click Here to see the Exclusive Dies and some great samples by our Design Team!

Happy Stamping!

Show Dad Some Love!

Hello My Friends!

Father's Day is a month away so I thought I would show you this card designed by Tiffany Johnson from our design team. I LOVE how she used the stars from all4dads to create her own background paper. So creative. Does this card inspire you to make a card for your dad or a dad? How about inspiration to create your very own unique background paper? I would love to see what you come up with!

Hey Dad, U Rock!

Check out these other products Tiffany used!

all4dads

alpha4Fayleen

animals4print

Don't forget to upload your creation to the gallery! I actually look at them!

Happy Stamping!

FINALLY!

Hello, My Friends!

It is finally time to introduce the most requested Sizzix product from my recent release.  :)

Are you ready?!?!?!

First, check out the video below to see the intro....




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

Sizzix Jar Dies and Stamps by Stephanie Barnard

The Sizzix version of the jar is smaller and not as wide as The Stamps of Life jar.  Here's the sample from the video by Jeanne Streiff using this set....

We are also releasing one of my new Framelits sets!  It coordinates wonderfully with the Circle Flip-it Card Die!

Zig Zag Circle Framelits by Stephanie Barnard

 Here's a sample by Laura Williams using the zig zag Framelit with the Circle Flip-it Card....

Here's a sample by Jeanne Streiff....

Just a note to anyone in the Orange County Area....our next Shopping/Class Event is June 1st!  For more info, click here!

Have fun!

Happy Stamping!

Check This Out!

Hello My Friends!

I am convinced that alphabet stamps are under appreciated! They are so versatile! You can create your very own sentiment! Check out this card... It was created by Jeanne, one of our design team members. I absolutely LOVE everything about this card. Jeanne used the stamp set, abc4you. Simple, elegant,and easy to recreate! Give it a try.




abc4you

Happy Stamping!!

While the Cats Away the Mice Will Play

Hello My Friends!

I am in Novi, Michigan this weekend while the crew back at the office (California) are holding down the fort. They have already started on the club set for June and all of the special releases! I cannot wait until the 1st and then the 7th so I can share them with you! Stay tuned for a sneak peek... Between now and then, hold on to your hats!


Happy Stamping!!

A NEW Product at The Stamps of Life!

Hello, My Friends!

Yes, it's the 7th of the month, so we have THREE new stamp sets....BUT, we also have a NEW PRODUCT!!!!

CARDSTOCK!  But, it's not any ordinary cardstock...

It coordinates with my ink pads!!!  Woo Hoo!!!!

 

Click Here to see the video and more information!

 

And, of course, we have three new stamp sets to introduce!  They coordinate so well with our phone4you stamp set!  

Click Here to see the video!

We are off to the Great Lakes Mega Meet!  If you live anywhere near Novi, MI, I hope to see you there!  Look for the PINK Booth!  

Speaking of travel, I've also added a few more events to my calendar....

Puerto Rico Scrapbook Event

June 8-9, 2013

Creating Keepsakes University (CKU)

CKU-Louisville
August 8-10, 2013

CKU-Stamford
September 5-7, 2013

You can also check out our Events Page to see if we will be visiting near YOU!  At last count, I added up  my schedule and I counted 31 Events!  Wowsers!  I think that's a record for me!  :)

Happy Stamping!

Did You Forget Something?

Hello My Friends!!

I cannot belive it! I forgot it was one of our beloved employees' birthday last week. It was on the calendar and everything. I suppose with my travel schedule and everything else going on, she will forgive me. Donuts make everything better, right?

We have all forgotten someone's birthday at one time or another. Make up for it by making them an extra special card on their special day. Here is an idea that I thought would be absolutely perfect to recreate for just that occasion...This card was uploaded to the gallery by our design team member, Jeanne.


Jeanne used the late4bday stamp set to make this cute card.



Happy Stamping!!

May First=A New Club Stamp Set!

Hello, My Friends!

WooHoo!  A new stamp set has been released!  You need to call a friend and tell them all about it!!!  Why?  Because this set is a PHONE set!  :)

Check out the video below to find out more.....


Can't see the video? Click Here!        

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

 

Click Here to see the phone4you Idea Gallery by our AMAZING Design Team!

Happy Stamping!

 

Fun Random Facts!

Hello My Friends!!

I thought it would be fun to share some random, but fun facts. Let's see how this goes...

Topic: Raccoons
Fact: A raccoon's hands are so nimble that they can unlace a shoe, unlatch a cage, and pick up coins with ease.

How interesting is that? Are you imagining their little fingers pulling the laces out of all of your shoes? I know I sure am. Im probably going to dream about finding all of my shoes without their laces tonight.

Now that I've got you thinking about raccoons, lets see how they inspire you. I'll start you off by showing you this A-DOR-ABLE card I found in our gallery! Check it out, get inspired, stamp away, and upload it to the gallery!

Here is a list of the products used to make this card. 

                             raccoons2love

Sizzix Embossing Folders- Flower Rings & Clusters

Happy Stamping!!

Im Obsessed!

Hello My Friends!

I have this new obsession (among my many) with making my own background papers! I am absolutely loving using the mums2stamp and moremums2love to create them!  I came across this card in our gallery that did just that! It was created by our design team member, Laura. The colors in this card make my heart sing!


Laura used the following products to create this card.

mums2stamp

moremums2love

Happy Stamping

Busy Bees!

Hello My Friends!

Its been a busy week here at the office! We had a record number of orders come in over the weekend and our office staff was working in overdrive to get them all out to you! Our newest dies and embossing folders have been a huge hit. I cannot wait to see the designs you all have come up with. Don't forget to upload them to the gallery!

bee dies

minitags2cut

Dotted Squares/XO

Happy Stamping!

Did someone say, "Let's Go?"

Hello, My Friends!

I'm home for a brief minute...I'm off to New Hampshire on Wednesday night.....  I think I'm getting caught up on everything I need to do around here....(Yeah, right!)

This trip to NH marks my SEVENTH trip in SEVEN weeks!

Let's see.....
Northern CA
Grapvine, TX
St. Louis, MO
Florida
Calgary, Canada
Boston (Yikes, that was a difficult trip...)  :(
and now....New Hampshire

Then, I get a whole week off from travel!  Wowsers!  What shall I do?!?!?  ;)

After my week off, I'm headed to the Great Lakes Mega Meet!  Woo Hoo!

I'm often asked, how on earth I survive this much travel.  Well, here are a few reasons I can do it....

1.  I LOVE meeting up with my FRIENDS!  I get to see so many of you when I travel.  THAT makes it SO worth it!  :)
2.  I LOVE what I do!  This isn't a job....it's such a blessing that I get to share my love of stamping and die cutting with you!
3.  I SLEEP as soon as they turn the airplane's engines on!  I mean I go STRAIGHT to sleep!  Many times I wake up mid flight thinking we haven't taken off yet!  ;)
4.  I have an AMAZING team at the office that take care of the shipping, emails, class kits, etc.  Without my TEAM, I couldn't do this!
5.  I have an AMAZING web designer that keeps track of each release on the website.
6.  I'm blessed with an amazing husband that supports me.  Ken is truly amazing to put up with me!  ;)
7.  My daughters are wonderful as well!  They sometimes travel with me to help!
8.  And whenever I get tired, discouraged or down, my Heavenly Father picks me up, dusts me off and encourages me to continue.  I give all GLORY to Him.  If you see me shine, it's only because HE gives me the ability.  Through Him, I find rest.

And now, here's an oldie but goodie video on how I sleep....THIS is how I sleep on planes.....


  Can't see the video? Click Here!    

Happy Stamping!

A New 30 Second Card in {Five Minutes!}

Hello, My Friends!

It's time for another episode of A 30 Second Card in {Five Minutes!}

Woo Hoo!  THIS card ROCKS!  ;)


Can't see the video? Click Here!  

Products Used:

 

moreladybugs2love 

 

alpha4Fayleen

 

Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Diamond Flip-its 

 

Ink Pads - Set 2 

 

Happy Stamping!

EXCLUSIVE Dies!

Hello, My Friends!

I love the 20th of the month!  It's when we get to release new EXCLUSIVE dies!  These dies are made for us by Sizzix...but, the best part is, we are the only ones that have them!  :)  It makes me feel special!  :)


Here's a peek of the new dies.....

 

Click Here to see them on the website.

Happy Stamping!

Wedding Season is upon us!

Hello, My Friends!

Did you know that Spring marks the beginning of wedding season?!? It's always a good idea to keep a few wedding cards on hand. Here is a cute card I came across, in the gallery, by our design team member, Jeanne. I LOVE how versatile this card is! It could be given as a wedding or a birthday card so i thought it would be perfect to recreate!

A Day to Remember

Here's an up close look at the products Jeanne used:

cake2build

borders4me

lines2journal

Happy Stamping!

Oh, Yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about!

Hello, My Friends!

We have more Sizzix/Stephanie Barnard products to share with you!  These items are so HOT, Sizzix is SOLD OUT!

The good news is, WE have them in stock!  ;)

Check out the video to see a card I created using these new products....


Can't see the video? Click Here!      

Here's a close up of the NEW products....

 

Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Card, Rectangle 

 

 

Sizzix Framelits Dies w/Stamps - Banners #2 

 

Sizzix Embossing Folders 2PK - Dotted Squares/ XO 

 

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Check This Out!!!!

Hello, My Friends!

I can't wait to share this creation with you!  Amie uploaded this card to our Gallery....Since Mother's Day is coming up, this card would be perfect to recreate!  :)

 

 

In Amie words:

I didn't have any cute patterned paper, so I used the quick2border stamp set to create a striped pattern by inking only one side of it. My pop dots are too thick, so I used some crafters foam and cut a square of it and used adhesive on both sides of it to create a thinner pop dot. I used just regular crayola colored pencils on the two smaller flowers and Stephanie Barnard ink pads on the rest.   Other Products Used: all4moms   flower2doodle   Happy Crafting!



Special Release Time!

Hello, My Friends!

It's my favorite time!  It's Special Release time!  I can't wait to share with you the new stamp sets!


Can't see the video? Click Here!    

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

 

moreladybugs2love only $12.88 or Club Members pay only $10.95

swirls4backgrounds only $12.88 or Club Members pay only $10.95

alpha4Fayleen only $12.88 or Club Members pay only $10.95

 

 

 

Here are some great ideas from our amazing Design Team....

 

 

Click Here to see more about these new stamp sets!!!!

Happy Stamping!

I'm Amazed!

Hello, My Friends!

Can you even believe it?!?  I realize I'm having FUN, but time is flying by!  It's already time to release a NEW Club Set!

Woo HOO!!!!

Check out the video to see the introduction!


Can't see the video? Click Here!          

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

Set is on a 4x6 sheet.  Club price is only $10.95.  Regular price is $12.88  Shipping is $1 in the USA.

Club Members, you are receiving a special Goodie this month!  A FREE Mini Stamp Set!  The stamp set coordinates with the Sizzix Flowers and Layers die that I designed.  :)  It looks like this:

Click Here to see this die on our website

Here's a close up of the FREE Mini Stamp Set for our Club Members....

We also released a NEW Sizzix/Stephanie Barnard product today!  FLOWER FRAMELITS!  They coordinate with creations2fill AND flower2build!

Happy Stamping!