The {Stamps} of Life with Stephanie Barnard

It's Here! A New EXCLUSIVE Die Set!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

The 20th of the month means a new die set! Check this one out!

Click Here to see the video!

It matches our butterfly2build stamp set!

Happy Hugs!

Stephanie

Next Week!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:14:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Next week is the kick off for The Stamps of Life Travel Schedule!

First up? A local convention! The Scrapbook Expo in Anaheim, Ca.

Check out the video for more info....

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Yes...we will have our ENTIRE product line at the expo! Even some of my just released dies from Sizzix! Club Members receive Club Prices, too! Woo Hoo!

Make sure you look for lot so PINK!

We will be making 11 stops this year, around the country...here's our schedule so far....

Feb. 24-26	SB Expo, Anaheim, CA	Coupon
March 16-17	SB Expo, Pleasanton, CA	Coupon
April 27-28	CKC, Manchester, NH	Coupon
May 31-June 2	GASC, Arlington, TX	Coupon
June 8-9	CKC, St. Louis, MO	Coupon
July 27-28	CKC, Lancaster, PA	Coupon
August 10-11	CKC, Charlotte, NC	Coupon
Sept 21-22	CKC, San Marcos, TX	Coupon
October 5-6	CKC, Kansas City, MO	Coupon
October 12-13	SB Expo, Ontario, CA	Coupon
November 9-10	CKC, bellevue, WA	Coupon

I hope to see YOU at one of these shows!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

A {New} 30 Second Card Video!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I know you love the 30 Second Card Videos. I get emails all the time from crafters that love to watch these segments. :) I love doing them, so it's a great gig! :)

Well, this episode is NOT to be missed! Something different happens in this one. I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it! ;)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

See?!? I told you! ;)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Happy Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones! :)

I'd like to share a special video with you...it's a video about my trip to South Africa. I do a lot of 'chit chat' in this video...but, if you wait until the end, you'll see some amazing photos of my trip! :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Happy Valentine's Day Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Are you ready?!? Since Ken and I have been married 21 years, we've seen many Valentine's Days. My only request for the day? Dinner at the best restaurant in town! Olive Garden! :)

I'm not a "I need flowers" kind of girl. (They die too soon...) Plants?....nah....I manage to kill them. Jewelry? No way. I can't imagine spending so much money on a trinket I can buy for $12 some where! ;)

I'm easy. Feed me and I'm happy! :)

Here's an adorable card I found in the gallery by Rose Marie in Puerto Rico....

She used the candy2share stamp set to create this card! :) ....{by the way...did you know?!? Our Gallery has over 4100 ideas using our stamp sets! Just click on the stamp sets you have, and check out projects using those stamps!}

Rose Marie, thanks for sharing your card with us using the candy2share stamp set! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)

So, what are you hoping for on Valentine's Day? Flowers? Candy? Jewelry? Or are you like me? Simple and easy....do you just want a good meal? ;)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Happy Hearts!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

My friend Tami Sanders posted an AWESOME card the other day on the Clearsnap Blog. {Clearsnap is the maker of my ink pads!}

Tami's card is so awesome, I asked her if I could share it with you and she said yes! :) Check it out...

Isn't it gorgeous?!? She used the love2hug and the stamps4fancylabel stamp sets. For more pictures and info on this card, check out the original blog post by clicking here.

Thanks for sharing this card with us, Tami!

Happy Hugs,
Stephanie

Eye Candy Video...

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Ken has created another great video of our incredible Design Team's creations! This video includes: list2write, hope4us, quote2love and created4you....which one is YOUR favorite?!?

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Club Members...tomorrow is the 7th...stay tuned...we will be releasing new stamp sets! Woo Hoo!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

It's Time!!! Woo Hoo!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

It's February 1st, and you know what that means! It's time for a new stamp set! Woo Hoo!

Check out the video to see the introduction of this new stamp set! :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Check out these great examples by Design Team Members Vicki and Kim!

To see more great examples, click here to go to the gallery. :)

Club Members, your stamp sets have been mailed! Along with a FREE storage sheet! :)

Not a Club Member? Click here to find out all about the Club!

Or, Click Here to order now at regular price.

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

The Stamps of Life Travel Schedule!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Feb. 1st is almost here! It's almost time for a new stamp set!

In the meantime...how about we share our travel schedule for 2012?!? :) You'll find us all across the United States this year and we are looking forward to meeting you! Hope you can make it to one of these events!

Can't see the video? Click Here!

	Feb. 24-26	SB Expo, Anaheim, CA
	March 16-17	SB Expo, Pleasanton, CA
	April 27-28	CKC, Manchester, NH
	May 31-June 2	GASC, Arlington, TX
	June 8-9	CKC, St. Louis, MO
	July 27-28	CKC, Lancaster, PA
	August 10-11	CKC, Charlotte, NC
	Sept 21-22	CKC, San Marcos, TX
	October 5-6	CKC, Kansas City, MO
	October 12-13	SB Expo, Ontario, CA
	November 9-10	CKC, Bellevue, WA

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Wish Card

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Design Team Member, Jeanne Streiff is here with another wonderful card! :)

Instructions:

Emboss the card back with 656225 Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine using the large folder in Sizzix Textured Impression 656983 Thank You #5 set. I stamped the image in Colorbox Premium Dye Ink (Sky) on white cardstock. I used a fine black pen to color in the Wish sentiment and added dots around edge. Fuschia Flower Soft was added to the flower for texture. I matted the image on a die cut made with a 657575 Sizzix Framelits Fancy Label dies. I finished off the card with a pretty white bow.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: The Stamps of Life (hope4us)

Die: Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK - Labels, FancyInks: Colorbox Premiem Dye Inks (Sky)
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 4PK - Thank You Set #5
Papers: DiscountCardstock.com (Neenah Classic Crest 80#, Planet Purple 65#)
Flower Soft: Fuchsia, Flower Soft Glue
Ribbons: Really Reasonable Ribbon (January Ribbon Club)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Candy2share Gallery Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

It's time to announce the candy2share Gallery Winners! :) Check out this eye candy video!

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Gallery Winners:

By Caroline in Canada

By Terrie in Canada

Another Quote2love Idea!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Here's a beautiful card by Design Team member, Lydia Fiedler. I love the quote2love set! :)

Stamps: The Stamps Of Life Quote2Love

Ink: Basic Black, Poppy Parade

Paper: SU Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Poppy Parade

Accessories: Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbon and Hearts Die Cut

Hugs,

Stephanie

EXCITING NEWS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I have some exciting news! But....you have to watch the video to find out what it is! ;)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Click Here to see them on our website! :)

Oh, and check out this Yummy card by Design Team Member, Jeanne!

Isn't it exciting?!? The thought of not having to cut out your stamped images....but having a die to do it for you?!? Woo Hoo!!!! :)

Club Members, be sure to log in to receive club prices!!!!!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Thanks a BUNCH!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I think Thank You cards are the cards I create the most. Everyone loves to receive a thank you card! :)

Here's a great one by Design Team Member, Jeanne Streiff!

Instructions:

Cut white card. Emboss gold cardstock with 656225 Sizzix Texture Boutique and 657063 Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 2 PK - Peppermint Twists & Scallops set. Sponge edges with Chocolate ink. Add embossed layer to card. Die cut snowflake with 656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro and 656910 Sizzix.com Exclusive Original Die - Snowflakes Layered die. Sponge edges with Chocolate ink. Decorate snowflake with gold and white pearl pens and attach to card. Tie ribbon around card and tie in a knot. Stamp sentiment with Chocolate ink and die cut with 657575 Sizzix Framelits Fancy Labels. Attach to card with foam tape.

Supplies:

Stamps: The Stamps of Life (stamps4fancylabels)
Inks: Colorbox Premiem Dye Inks (Chocolate)

Dies: Sizzix Framelits Fancy Labels

Sizzix.com Exclusive Original Die - Snowflakes Layered

Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 2 PK - Peppermint Twists & Scallops set)

Papers: DiscountCardstock.com (Neenah Classic Crest 80#, Gold Ore)

Other: Viva Decor Pearl Pens (Ice White, Gold), sponge

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Quote2love Frame

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Design Team Member, Kim Howard has a beautiful frame to share with us today! :)

Instructions:

1. Choose frame based on size of your picture (10 x 13 frame and 5 x 7 photo in example)
2. Choose matting colors for picture, sentiment and background of frame
3. Stamp Sentiment from quote2love from The {Stamps} of Life in Color Box by Stephanie Barnard-Licorice color
4. Layer sentiment and picture on chosen colors and adhere to frame
5. Create flowers by cutting multiple sets of different sizes and multiple colors of the Flowers Framelits from Sizzix.
6. Once you have cut out multiple sets, lay the flowers out, spritz them with water and carefully crumple them. Once you have let them dry (I let mine dry crumpled up), undo them carefully and layer them on one another using glue dots.
7. For the leaves, I stamped a Memento Dew Drop in Pear Tart directly on to my paper and cut it out. Adhere all flowers and leaves using glue dots onto frame.
8. Add Viva Pearl Pen in Gold and half back pearl to center of flower.

Hugs,
Stephanie

THREE NEW {Special} Release Stamp Sets

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

It's time for three new Special Release Stamp Sets! Woo Hoo! :) Check out the video to see them in action!

Can't see the video? Click Here!

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

created4you...regular price $9.95....club price $9.45 stamp set is 4x4

quote2love...regular price $12.95....club price $10.95 stamp set is 4x6

hope4us...regular price $12.95....club price $10.95 stamp set is 4x6

Click Here to see some INCREDIBLE designs by our design team!

Click Here to order now.

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Fun Card Video

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends,

Here's a fun card video. I use lots of fun products to create this card. :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Tomorrow is the 7th!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Tomorrow is the 7th! That means three new stamp sets will be released to our Club Members tomorrow! Woo Hoo!

Club sets are starting to arrive in mailboxes! {finally!} (That's what happens when the 1st is a Sunday and Monday is a holiday!)

Here's some fun creations using the list2write set...

By Jeanne Streiff

By Laura Williams

To see even more great designs, check out our gallery!

Hugs,
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

I know....I know...

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I know we've said goodbye to 2011, but, we have created a great recap video for the year.... :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Thank you so much to everyone that made 2011 an incredible year for The Stamps of Life. 2012 is going to be even more amazing!!!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Let's Ring in 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Where did 2011 go?!? It was a busy year for me, but I still think it went much too fast! :)

We have some fun things coming up for The Stamps of Life. I had a big conference call with my design team, via Google+. It was so fun to see them on my computer when I told them what's coming up for TSOL! :)

Did you see the new release for 1/1/12?!? I took some time away from the computer yesterday, so I want to share with you the new stamp set! It's a fun one! :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Here are a few Design Team samples...

By Deb Felts

By Kim Howard

By Emily Niehaus

Click Here to see more incredible designs by the team!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Another {Life} with Stephanie Video

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:49:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends,

As the new year is fast approaching, I realized I haven't shared this {Life} video with you.

Now, keep in mind, the {Life} videos are for die hard crazy people (like me!) only. They have nothing to do with stamping. Just the crazy things in my {Life}. ;)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:31:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

Merry Christmas! I've created a Christmas video for you....

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Your Questions...Answered! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:05:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I'm busy getting my Christmas wrapping done, but I thought I'd share a video with you. :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

Winners for the froggy2love Gallery!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

It's time to check out the gallery and find out the winners for the froggy2love stamp set! :)

Can't see the video? Click Here!

By Donna in Canada

By Liz T. in CA

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 3900 ideas using our stamps, just waiting for you!

Also, for YOUR chance on winning, upload your candy2share projects to our gallery. Winners are chosen randomly and YOU could be next! ;)

We need to announce the winner of the 30 Second Card {in Five Minutes} Contest.

The winner is: Lisa with her entry of:

My guess is 3 minutes and 42 seconds! Thanks!

Lisa! You were only off by 3 seconds! Please email me your address and stamp set choice! You are awesome! ;)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie Barnard) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Hello, My Friends!

I love looking at our Gallery. I am amazed by the talent of our friends! :) This card is by Lynn C.

Notes that she added about the card: I made three of these stair cards for my grandchildren. Too fun!

Lynn, thanks for sharing your card with us using the penquins4Christmas stamp set! Email me if you would like a special blinkie to add to your blog! :)

Hugs!
Stephanie
The Stamps of Life