Affection Collection #1 Friend Card

I finished my second card for my swap yesterday and got them in the mail.  Woo, hoo!  There are two days to spare.  ;)  I wanted to use my Affection Collection set we were given at Convention, so I thought it would look really cool with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  Stampin' Up! is still having some issues with their new Basic Black Ink Pad smearing on Whisper White and Very Vanilla cardstock, so I chose to use my Jet Black Stazon pad to stamp the main image.  The only problem was that it really needed to be re-inked!  I decided that I actually like the lighter image, since it added to the vintage feel of the card.  I did use the Basic Black pad to sponge around the edges of the Very Vanilla cardstock and First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Let me know your thoughts!  I will be demoing this card during the month of September, so contact me if you want to book a fab party!

#1 Friend card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Supplies:  Affection Collection Stamp Set, Basic Black Ink Pad and cs, Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad and cs, Very Vanilla cs, First Edition Specialty dsp, Jet Black Stazon Pad, sponge, 3/16" Neutral Brads, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Labels Collection Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot

This will also be one of the card samples I will send you, if you sign up as a demonstrator through my website (click the 'join now' button on the left) by Friday, August 31st!
Happy Stamping!
Tammi

Googly Ghouls Card and Spooktacular Recruiting Offer

I am in a small Holiday Mini card swap and I wanted to post one of my cards today.  I may have this card in my October Kit of the Month.  I will be finishing my second swap card today, so I can get them in the mail tomorrow. 

Googly Ghouls Halloween Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Supplies:  Googly Ghouls Stamp Set, Polka Dot Parade dsp (Pumpkin Pie), Black Stazon Pad, Basic Black cs & Marker, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Lucky Limeade Marker, Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit (tag,  glassine bag for moon, googly eyes, Pumpkin Pie/Whisper White Baker's Twine), Whisper White CS, Modern Label and 1 3/4" Circle Punches, Mini Silver Brads, Brights Brads (Pumpkin Pie) and Dimensionals

My September Kit of the Month should be posted by September 1st, so keep an eye out for that!  I'm planning on using the Afternoon Daydream Simply Scrappin' Kit.  I love the colors!

Don't forget that THIS FRIDAY is the LAST day to earn your Spooktacular Halloween Kit!  All you have to do is sign up through me as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and we both earn a FREE kit!  I've listed the reasons why you should sign up below!  ;)

• You get to join my Groovy Stampers downline, with extended members in Arizona, Utah and Idaho. (So far...)
• You will receive a cute Stampin' Up! shopping bag from Convention 2012 with some great card samples to get you started (only available when you sign up with me).
• I will be as 'hands-on' or as 'hands-off' as you would like. Just let me know when you sign up.
• I do send out monthly newsletters and we have meetings, for those who live in the area.
• I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and have been one for over 10 years! (I took a break after almost ten years a couple years ago and just celebrated my 1 year anniversary as a 'new' demonstrator last month.)
• Demonstrators get 20% off their orders!  You also get 20% from all workshop orders, too!
• How can you pass up a $99 kit price?? You receive $125 in YOUR CHOICE of Stampin' Up! merchandise (even My Digital Studio, Holiday Mini Catalog and Big Shot items are included!), PLUS $65 worth of business supplies, access to a fabulous website, our Stampin' Success monthly magazine AND our special Spooktacular Halloween Kit, worth over $60!  Which means you get $250 worth of merchandise and supplies for only $99!!
• My last reason... why not?

To learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and/or the Spooktacular Kit Special, just visit my website and click the 'Join Now' button on the left. You can always email me with any questions at chattymamav@live.com or post to my facebook page.

Hope you have a Spooktacular Day!!
Tammi

Happy 11th Birthday, Dylan!!

I can't believe my baby is already 11!  Time sure does fly by...

World's Greatest Son card designed by Paula Wright and stamped by Tammi Verbarendse
World's Greatest and Family Reunion stamp sets, Old Olive cs, Summer Smooches dsp, Pool Party cs, Whisper White cs, Island Indigo ink pad, Pumpkin Pie ink pad, mini silver brads, Bitty Banners framelits, dimensionals, Labels Collection framelits (I think that's all correct!)

We had a great time in Boise celebrating three birthdays at once!  My Grandma Barbara's birthday was last Wednesday, so we had a little party for her, my niece Callie (who turned 2 on the 13th) and Dylan.  I'm trying to get Callie hooked on Veggie Tales, like my kids were and I think I am succeeding.  She keeps asking for 'cucumber' and loved her Larry the Cucumber toy I bought her.  :)


Dylan, Callie and Great Grandma Barbara - August 22nd, 2012

Grandma Cris, Callie and Dylan - August 22nd, 2012 (I love the picture in the background of all three of my kids that was taken 10 years ago!!)

Callie is so excited to get a stuffed Larry the Cucumber!

Callie giving Larry kisses!

Another fun thing about birthdays is all the homemade cards we get!  I've gotten my whole family hooked on Stampin' Up! over the years, so it is always fun to see what cards they make for different occasions.  Here are all the cards Dylan got, plus the card my daughter made him for today.  :)

Aunt Stacy's birthday card created by Stacy McCain in Boise State colors!  His favorite!

Aunt Bonnie's card created by Bonnie Lucas made with a retired Sale-a-bration set

Grandma Barbara's card for Dylan created by Cris McCarthy

Grandma Cris's birthday card created by Cris McCarthy

Kaity's birthday card for Dylan.

I forgot to take a picture of my card I made for Callie and Grandma, but I'll remember next time!

I hope everyone has a fabulous week!  Check back tomorrow for some more fun cards and feedback from my last Bunco... Stampin' Up! Style event!

Tammi

Paper Clips for Bunco Forms

I wanted to keep the forms together for my Bunco night, so I decided to create some fun paper clips for everyone.  I love this new hostess stamp set in the Holiday Mini Catalog!  Stampin' Up! gave it to us for FREE at Convention this year.  I was so excited!!

Paper Clips Created by Tammi Verbarendse
Mixed Medley Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Gumball Green CS & Ink Pad, Pacific Point CS & Ink Pad, Wisteria Wonder CS & Ink Pad, Melon Mambo CS & Ink Pad, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, & Dimensionals

Can't wait for Tuesday!
Tammi

Crafting Day

Boy, has it been a busy week!  In case you haven't heard, we adopted a sweet (usually) dog we named Sebastian on Sunday.  He is 2 years old and a border terrier mix.  We have really enjoyed getting to know him, but he has required a lot of attention!  He loves my daughter, Kaity so he has grown a little attached to her.  This has led to a bit of a protection complex, so he has barked at my son and husband when they leave the room and then return.  We are working on this, so he is getting more comfortable around everyone. 

Here is a quick page I created to introduce him to everyone.



Created by Tammi Verbarendse using My Digital Studio

Now I am off to prepare everything for my fun Bunco... Stampin' Up! Style event in Boise on Tuesday.  The make-n-take will be based on one of my Happy Birthday swap cards for convention.  We will break for a quick demonstration on how to create an easel card and how to do the Spirelli technique, like I did on my Over the Top swap card.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Tammi

Upgrading to MDS2 Today!

Okay, I totally planned on uploading the MDS2 update as soon as I got home from vacation, but with a sick family and our guinea pig passing away, it kind of got put off.  Well, I am finally uploading the new $19.95 update today!  I was trying to decide between the regular MDS2 upgrade or the $79.95 MDS2+ upgrade and I decided to go for the cheaper version.  I really want to play around with it and take advantage of some of the 31% off downloads instead of going for the + download.  In case you are trying to decide, here are the links to what is on each upgrade:

130644 MDS2 software $39.95
130650 MDS2 software upgrade $19.95 (This is the one to get, if you just want the basic updates and already have the first My Digital Studio software.  It does not have the downloads that come with the MDS2+ software.)
120646 MDS2+ software $79.95 (The MDS2 update with $500 worth of additional downloads!)

If you're still not sure, than download the trial version for free! 

I will be playing around with MDS2 this weekend, along with stamping some fun projects for upcoming classes and kits, so stay tuned for pictures!  If I can figure out how to create a video with the cameras I have on hand, maybe I'll try to make one of those, too!  Wish me luck!

Have a fabulous weekend and do something creative!
Tammi

My Digital Studios 2 Video

Want to learn more about MDS2?  Check out this video!!

Have fun creating!!
Tammi

Sad News on the Home Front

I think I mentioned in one of my disney posts that my daughter's guinea pig, Betsy was really sick while we were gone.  Luckily, she made it until we got back on Monday and couldn't get enough of my daughter, Kaity the last two days.  Even though she didn't seem to have a lot of energy, she kept crawling into Kaity's lap and snuggling with her.  Well, Betsy passed away sometime last night.  We are all very sad that she has left us, but happy that we were able to spend these last few days with her.  She is in a happier place and no longer in pain.  RIP Betsy.  We miss and love you!

Kaity and Betsy - Summer 2010

Dylan, Betsy and Kaity - Summer 2010

Kaity and Miss Betsy - August 7th, 2012

Tammi

Spooktacular Recruiting Offer

Stampin' Up! has created an awesome kit made just for Halloween and there are only two ways to get one...

1.  Sign up as a new recruit during the month of August.
2.  Recruit one new demonstrator during the month of August.

I LOVE this kit, but you can see there is only one way for me, and you, to earn it... I need YOU to sign up as a demonstrator under my fabulous leadership.  :) 

Why should you sign up with me?  What if you don't even know me?  Let me just point out a few things...

• You get to join my Groovy Stampers downline, with extended members in Arizona, Utah and Idaho. (So far...)
• You will receive a cute Stampin' Up! shopping bag from Convention 2012 with some great card samples to get you started (only available when you sign up with me).
• I will be as 'hands-on' or as 'hands-off' as you would like.  Just let me know when you sign up.
• I do send out monthly newsletters and we have meetings, for those who live in the area.
• I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and have been one for over 10 years!  (I took a break after almost ten years a couple years ago and just celebrated my 1 year anniversary as a 'new' demonstrator last month.)
• How can you pass up a $99 kit price??  You receive $125 in YOUR CHOICE of Stampin' Up! merchandise (even My Digital Studio, Holiday Mini Catalog and Big Shot items are included!), PLUS $65 worth of business supplies, access to a fabulous website, our Stampin' Success monthly magazine AND our special Spooktacular Halloween Kit, worth over $60! 
• My last reason... why not?

To learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and/or the Spooktacular Kit Special, just visit my website and click the 'Join Now' button on the left.  You can always email me with any questions at chattymamav@live.com or post to my facebook page.

Hope to see your name in my group soon!
Tammi

My Digital Studio News!

In case you haven't heard, MDS2 is finally here!  Stampin' Up! has made some great improvements to our My Digital Studio software and it is now available to download!  Click here to learn more.

PLUS, you can purchase 31 digital options for 31% off during the month of August! 

Item	Digital Content	Retail Price	31% Off Price
127217	Floral District Collection Disc	$ 23.95	$ 16.53
118115	Night and Day Designer Series Paper	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
129929	Candid Frames	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
129921	Check This Out Page Templates	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
129609	Blossom Builders Embellishments	$ 5.95	$ 4.11
128999	It's All Me Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127441	Whimsical Note Journal Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35
128342	Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127599	Party Animal Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127600	Autumn Traditions Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127620	Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble	$ 14.95	$ 10.32
126027	Playful Polka Dots Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
130066	World Traveler Photobook Template	$ 17.95	$ 12.39
131221	Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
130850	Joyful Times Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
124463	One Great Year Digital Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127175	Limited Edition Embellishments	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
129607	Walk in the Park II Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
129934	#HASHTHIS Stamp Brush Set	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
129923	Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template	$ 12.95	$ 8.94
121071	Travel Journal Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
129924	Get it Done Kit	$ 5.95	$ 4.11
129005	Sweetly Nested Framable	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
127758	Delight in the Day Photobook Template	$ 19.95	$ 13.77
130862	Blast Off Ensemble	$ 19.95	$ 13.77
129890	Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
128892	Designer Gift Cards	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
127580	And a Happy New Year Photocard Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35
127435	Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
127587	Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
127762	Gratitude Framable Designer Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35

Check my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Business Website for images and place your order now!

I can't wait to play around with my MDS2 update!
Tammi

I'm back!

What a week!  We just got home from our fabulous week in California.  My mom sure knows how to celebrate a special birthday!  :)  We spent the first half at Disneyland and the second half in San Diego.

Made into Cars Land!

All was well until the last day or two... I developed a head cold that apparently went to the rest of my roomies... my son got his 'seal cough' the last night in San Diego and then my daughter caught my head cold and had an ear ache the whole ride home today.  Our pet guinea pig, Betsy also had a bit of a health scare while we were gone.  She had to go to the 'vet hospital' on Friday with seizures and went into cardiac arrest when they had to force feed her.  Luckily, the amazing vets at Clearfield Veterinary Clinic took perfect loving care of her for us and she made it through the weekend and into Kaity's very greatful arms!

We are exhausted, but full of fun memories!  I'll post a few pics later this week, along with the current Stampin' Up! specials.

Tammi