A Stamping Good Time

Scrappin and Stampin Getaway January 2013!

Just back from the November Scrappin and Stampin Getaways (yep there are 2 of them now!) and are planning next year's too!

 

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April Scrappin and Stampin Getaway, Wells, Maine UPDATE!

Wow...after posting on my facebook page that the early registration deadline was coming, the weekend is now half way full!!!

TODAY is the last day to register and save!  You can email tara@stampwithtara.com, payment can be made via paypal (stampwithtara@yahoo.com) or over the phone with a credit card (MC, Visa, Discover).

 

April Scrappin and Stampin Getaway, Wells, Maine

April 5-7, 2013 - Early Registration ends this week!

Prices in red are valid through January 15, 2013; regular prices are listed in black.

An ENTIRE weekend of scrappin’ and stampin!  Includes use of all stamps, inks, punches, Sizzix and dies!  Additional classes available throughout the weekend for an additional fee.  Fabulous accommodations and food!

 

Entire weekend – 6:00 PM Friday to 5:00PM Sunday
Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, exclusive use of the ballroom with 24-hour access, large scrapping area; Pizza Friday,  Saturday  breakfast & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch, $25 goodie bag of YOUR choice, classes for a small fee
3 people/room - $220/person, $235

2 people/room - $250/person, $265
Single room - $335/person, $350

 All weekend crop – NO OVERNIGHT STAY –

Friday 6:00 PM to midnight,

Saturday 7:00 AM to midnight,

Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Includes: exclusive use of the ballroom, large scrapping area, Pizza Friday,  Saturday  breakfast & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch , $25 goodie bag of YOUR choice, classes for a small fee

$140/person, $155

 

Download Scrappin and Stampin Getaway Weekend for registration form! 

What's new and different with StampWithTara, A Stamping Good Time!!

Last week I sent an email to my Crazy 4 Cards Club members and now I am sharing it here...after six years I am discontinuing the Crazy 4 Cards Club.  This does not mean I am dropping Stampin Up - no way!!  it just means that this part of my demonstratorship has been discontinued for now.  The great thing about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is I can do it...My Way (cue Frank Sinatra here)!!!  

Aislinn and McKenna are both active young ladies and I have finally made a decision and even started the process to begin graduate school in the fall (insert Gulp here...).  My wonderful husband Joe is so supportive, his first question when I told him about this decision was "You aren't dropping Stampin Up are you?".  He knows how much I love being a demonstrator and doing my...

SCRAPPIN AND STAMPIN

GETAWAY WEEKENDS!

So for now I am going to continue to run the 

SCRAPPIN AND STAMPIN

GETAWAY WEEKENDS!

in Wells, Maine in November, January and April, with occasional classes, stamp camps and open scrap and stamp nights until life changes again.  One thing I have learned over the years is that change is going to happen, how we deal with it is another issue...

Be on the look out for the Holiday Greetings Galore class, coming late October, and Fall Open Scrap and Stamp nights, coming soon!

~Tara

New Stampin Up Card!

Hi all!

My blog has taken a back burner to life - lots of changes have happened since the beginning of March, some wonderful and some not so much at first.  No matter how many times someone can say to you "This too shall pass" or "Everything happens for a reason" when I am in the middle of it, it really doesn't help.  The good news is that it did pass and I can see some of the reasons now and I'm even ready to post a sample from last night's Crazy 4 Cards class!

This was a simple card that packed a punch (two actually- Large Oval and Decorative Label!)....The Designer Series Paper is Summer Smooches, stamp set is Teeny Tiny Wishes (love that!), ink Island Indigo and Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon.

The strips of DSP were cut 1 1/2 by 3 3/4", and what was great about using the Teeny Tiny Wishes set is that instead of retirement, this card could be used for just about anything!!!

The ladies got to use the *NEW* style ink pads and we all agree that while it takes some getting used to, we <3 Love Them <3!!!

Join us next month, on July 11th for the next Crazy 4 Cards Class!!! See my website for details!

~Tara

SNEAK PEEK - STAMPIN UP!

Ribbons, dies, punches, oh my!!!  And of course new stamps and inks, colors and papers!!!

Join us June 13th at Saco Community Center, 72 Franklin Street in Saco @6:30 pm to see all of these and MORE!

What's MORE?  Well, I will have my retiring stamps, punches and accessories available at up to 50% off the original retail price!!

Cost to attend is $15 and includes 4 cards, however if you place an order from the NEW IDEA BOOK AND CATALOG the class fee is WAIVED!  All attendees will also receive their own copy of the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  There are so many great samples to see and recreate at home, that alone is worth it!

Call Tara at 207-590-8631 or email tara@stampwithtara.com

New Stampin Up Catalog June 1!

I just placed my order for the NEW STAMPIN UP Idea Book and Catalogs!  They will be available this week even!  

Two events that are coming up - Crazy 4 Cards on May 16th (had to be rescheduled from May 9th, those dang kids get in my way!!!) and then again on June 13th.  The May 16th one will feature retiring stamp sets, you can see the list HERE:

 Download LastChanceStamps_0611_US.

Cost to attend is $15 or free with a $30 catalog order.

Then, at the June 13th class, not only will you have the opportunity to make 4 cards using NEW stamp sets, those that are retired and in my personal stash will be available for sale, 50% off catalog price, cash only please :).

Cost to attend is $15 or free with $30 purchase from the NEW catalog, stamp set resales are not included.  I will also be selling retired punches and some Big Shot dies, too!

 

 

 

Check Out Summer Smooches!

Warm Wishes!

Holiday Card Class, Stampin Up!

This cute card MAY be one of the next Holiday Stamp A Stack - coming on November 19th at 10am!  Saturday's class went great, the ladies enjoyed the cards and were done in under 2 hours, not bad for 20 cards!!!  Cost to attend is $30, byo adhesive :)

Love the snowman's belly - it's filled with Micaflakes, found in the Holiday Mini Catalog, you can view this on the left!

To register for the Stamp a Stack, email tara@stampwithtara.com or call 590-8631!  

Welcome Portland Daily Sun Readers!

What am I talking about???

 

If you don't know....go to www.portlanddailysun.me to find out!!!

My Digital Studio, Breast Cancer Fundraiser

I have had a lot of fun making t-shirts these past few months, most recently for fundraisers.  Yep, using My Digital Studio!  

Here is a sample of my most recent one!

See the pink ribbon?  This Saturday there is a fundraiser at the Beachcomber in Quincy, MA for TEAM HARDCORE, a team of runners and walkers in honor of my cousin, Kristen.  

Last December, Kristen (in the middle) was diagnosed with breast cancer.   33?  Really?? What is worse is that Kristen became more of a sister to me than a cousin when she was 12.  Why?  Her mom had died from this same disease, and she came to live with my family.  Nope, can't write this without crying....thankfully chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation are in the rear view mirror for now (there will be more surgeries to come).  So, prior to the race on October 30th, her amazing friends have organized this fundraiser with raffles and silent auctions - and now I have helped with tshirts for those selling tickets!  

PS - anyone who makes a donation to my page will receive a hand stamped thank you card (of course!)!!!

Halloween Treat Idea, Stampin Up!

YES, there is still time to order supplies for  your trick or treaters!!  Here is a cute idea to try, too!

 

I had a GREAT day at the Bonny Eagle Project Graduation crop yesterday...found out though that they won't be having their winter crop...even better reason to sign up for the January Scrappin and Stampin Getaway (spaces are limited and FILLING FAST!)

 

Scrappin and Stampin Getaway, Maine!

Scrappin and Stampin Getaway Weekend!

November 9,10,11, 2012 • Hampton Inn and Suites, Wells, Maine

 This post will remain at the top of my blog until further notice, scroll down for more recent projects and posts!!!

Prices in red are valid through January 15, 2012; regular prices are listed in black.  

 Entire weekend – 6:00 PM Friday to 5:00PM Sunday

Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, exclusive use of the ballroom with 24-hour access, large scrapping area; Pizza Friday,  Saturday  breakfast & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch, $25 goodie bag of YOUR choice, classes for a small fee
3 people/room - $210/person, $225

2 people/room - $240/person, $255
Single room - $325/person, $340

 

All weekend crop – NO OVERNIGHT STAY –

Friday 6:00 PM to midnight,

Saturday 7:00 AM to midnight,

Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Includes: exclusive use of the ballroom, large scrapping area, Pizza Friday,  Saturday  breakfast & dinner; Sunday breakfast & lunch , $25 goodie bag of YOUR choice, classes for a small fee

$130/person, $145

 To register, please print out the attached registration form and send it to me with your non-refundable deposit of $25.00.  Registration closes on January 15 or when the event is filled, whichever comes first.

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE!

Payments are to be made by the following dates:

With Registration (non-refundable):  $25.00

September 15:   $50

October 15 : balance

 

Mastercard/Visa/Discover Accepted

Paypal!  stampwithtara@yahoo.com

Make check payable to Stamping Good Time • Mail to:  9 Promenade Ave, Saco, ME 04072

 

Cancellation policy -

• All cancellations must be given in writing to stampwithtara@yahoo.com. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email address.     
• If you cancel 30 days before the event you will be charged a $25 processing fee, receiving the remainder of your registration within 10 days of crop.  Due to the nature of our contracts with the hotels no refunds will be available after 30 days before the event, unless there is a waiting list and we can fill your spot.                                     
• "No Shows" will receive No Refunds, this includes any mini class registrations.                                                          
• A Stamping Good Time reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforseen circumstances and is not responsible for any associated costs (such as travel) incurred by registrants. In the event of a cancellation by A Stamping Good Time, full refunds will be issued promptly.

Returned checks policy 

Any check that is returned "insufficient funds" will be charges a $25 fee, and a bank check or money order will be required to reserve your weekend get-a-way. 

 

 

 

Simply Scored Christmas Card and Tutorial!

Last night was Crazy 4 Cards at the Saco Community Center!  The room was FABULOUS for this class, lots of room to spread out and add more stampers - to join us on November 9th, email tara@stampwithtara.com or call 590-8631!

This card was made using the new Simply Scored, so fun!  Lots of glitter to go around, too.

For  a tutorial sheet for using this fun new tool, email tara@stampwithtara.com!  You can earn one of these for FREE with just a $200 workshop!  

Stamps:  Pines and Poinsettias

Inks:  Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede, Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers

Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White card stock; Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper

Tools:  1 3/8" circle punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Simply Scored, 2 Way Glue Pen, Stampin Dimensionals.

Halloween Card, Stampin Up!

This is one of the cards at this Wednesday's Crazy 4 Cards class!  Even if you've never made your own cards before, you can  do this!!!  Especially if you're a scrapper, you have what you  need to start making your own greeting cards and SAVE MONEY!

There are 3 other cards, one is featured RIGHT NOW on my Facebook Fan page - become a fan of StampWithTara on FACEBOOK and see it!

FREE BIG SHOT!

OMG....what an amazing deal!  If you have ever considered becoming a Stampin Up Demonstrator, this month you can choose to receive a BIG SHOT or $100 worth of products for FREE!

Questions?  Call Tara @ 207-590-8631!!

Halloween Card, Stampin Up!

Here's what you missed at last week's Crazy 4 Cards class!  We made this card using stamps, markers, punches, oh my!

Stamps:  Spooky Bingo Bits, Grateful Greetings

Inks:  Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Old Olive Classic Ink AND Stampin Write Markers

Paper:  Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Whisper White

Accessories:  Scallop Square Punch.

The next Crazy 4 Cards is October 12th at 6:30 pm - NEW LOCATION! Saco Community Center on Franklin Street, Saco.  $15 per person, free with $30 purchase!  Email tara@stampwithtara.com for more info!

 

Got Stockings?

Have you seen the new Holiday Stockings Bigz Die, Stocking Builder Punch or Stitched Stockings Stamp Sets from the Holiday Mini?  They are so awesome and fun...I am offering a Sunday Class Nov 13th at 2pm.  Make EVERYTHING you see here...card, gift card holder, home decor, and plus bring home paper to make more!!!

Cost to attend is $20, bring your own adhesive!

Email tara@stampwithtara.com or call 207-590-8631 to register!

Sick As A Dog?

I made this card this weekend for a colleague who is sick....can you guess what punch I used for the greeting???  Look for a video this week!!!

The background was stamped tone on tone - Tangerine Tango ink on Tangerine Tango cardstock.  

• Stamps:  *retired su*  Oops..
• Ink:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso Classic Ink; Stampin Write Markers
• Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Just Add Cake
• Tools:  Decorative Label Punch
• Accessories:  Designer Buttons, Stampin Dimensionals

Check back this week for a video tutorial!  Order any of these products online by clicking HERE!

Scrapbooking 101!

 

An Introduction to Stampin Up Scrapbooking

 

This is a question I get asked often, but both new scrapbookers and those who have been scrapbooking but are new to Stampin' Up!  FEAR NO MORE!  I am going to offer you a few basics to help you start your journey through preserving your family memories.

 

While I have been scrapbooking periodically over the last 7 years as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I have gotten more serious over the last 3 years since the first time I was a vendor at a scrapbooking crop.  There are a few tools that I feel are truly essential to scrappers.

1.  QUALITY CARDSTOCK AND PAPER

  
The great thing that Stampin Up offers is quality cardstock and coordinating Designer Series Papers that are MEANT to go together.  One package of 12 x 12 of any of the color families provides enough sheets to create 10-15 layouts EASILY.  Add that ONE package of Designer Series Paper, you then can add depth and at LEAST 5-10 additional pages to your album. 

2.  PAPER TRIMMER  The Fiskars Personal Paper Trimmer opens up to 12 x 15" long with clear markings to crop your photos, make great mattes for them, too! 

3.  ALPHABET STAMP SET  Make quick and TOTALLY customized titles, and never ever run out of a letter!  Stampin' Up! offers over 20 alphabet stamp sets, some very large, others very small.  Simple to ornate, something for all styles and budgets!

 

4.  INK PADS - To get started 3 or 4 ink pads that coordinate with the 12 x 12 cardstock and Designer Series Paper.

 

5.  ADHESIVE - Lignen free and Archival quality adhesive is really a must, you don't want to put this much work and love into a project that is going to fall apart or ruin your photos.  My personal favorite is SNAIL, it is an acronym for Simple, Neat, Affordable InLine adhesive.  Runner up is the Tombow MultiPurpose Adhesive!

 

 

I hope you found this information helpful!  To start your Stampin' Up Scrapbooking Journey, call me to book your in home workshop and receive some or all of these items for FREE!!!  

Or, give yourself the gift of TIME to do it all at the January Scrappin and Stampin Getaway!

 

You can also order ALL of these products from my website, call 207-590-8631 anytime for more information!!

Happy Scrappin!