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Independant Stampin' Up! Demonstrator – Using my imagination to create art.

Feb 19

Stampin’ Up in the Air with FMS #22

by Maggie
 

As I head out the door to what I hope to be my last temporary duty assignment overseas (not Hawaii this time), I needed a card idea that was “out of my comfort zone”…so I chose colors I seldom use.  I put this birthday card together for the {Freshly Made} Sketches #22.  I enjoy using every bit of paper from my inventory, but I often find myself neglecting some of the prints I don’t know how to use.  I pulled out a print that I had not used before and whala.  Continue reading below to find out about how to get free stamp sets from me through my Mata-bout Paper Rewards.

MATA-BOUT TIP: Pearls don’t always have to be white or vanilla color… it’s easy to change the colors with the use of a colored sharpie. I wanted the pearl color to stand out in the center of the flowers. Rhinestones can also be colored in to add a little bit of bright bling to any project.  All supplies needed to duplicate any of my cards are available through my on-line store and you can browse through it 24 hours 7 days a week!

SALE-A-BRATION! Time is flying by, so get your wish list together and place your order before March 31st. You will earn FREE product with every $50 you order. Click on FREE logo to learn more.  Items from the clearance rack also count…it can’t get any better than that!

EARN FREE STAMPS:  When you order from me, you will automatically be enrolled in my Mata-about Paper Rewards.  Receive a Butterfly Reward Punch for every $25 spent in product through my on-line store or via email. Order more than $150 and in addition to a Butterfly Reward Punch, you will also receive Hostess Rewards!  More bang for your buck!


handcrafted card supply list
Stamp Set: Up in the Air Hostess (Clear 122477)
Paper: Well Worn (122359); Not Quite Navy (101722); So Saffron (105118); River Rock (108640)
Ink: Not Quite Navy (102977)
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Stampin’ Scrub (102642); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Punch: Word Windows (119857); Modern Label (119849)
Bling: Rhinestones (119246); Pearls (104430)

Birthday Cards Blog

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Feb 14

Pals February 2012 Blog Hop

by Maggie
 

It’s the occasion of the year as the Stampin’ Pretty Pals share some fabulous cards and projects featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products on today’s Pals Blog Hop!

You’ve probably hopped over from Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog, I’m stop number 14 on the Pals Hop and I’m glad you hopped in!  I’ll help you “hop along” from blog to blog where you’ll find great ideas for paper projects showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals!  Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you’ll be back on track.

This is my one of a kind non-traditional Valentine’s Day Card.  It is the first time I’ve used the Labels Collection framelits and I absolutely love them!  You will definitely see more cards made with these in the very near future.  The stamps are from two separate sets both available now in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  I love how Stampin’ Up! incorporated the bright bold colors of orange, baby blue, and red on one sheet of paper.  It opens up so many possibilities and allows individual creativity to shine through.

A quick hint to add a bit of dimension to any of your cards are to use Stampin’ Dimensionals to give your card a bit of a 3D effect.  I used them on the Everyday Enchantment DSP to add a slight raise to the Love stamped inside the framelit.  The gentle subtle pop of the paper allows the eyes to focus on the message of LOVE and doesn’t look flat against the Bashful Blue paper.

Please leave a comment when you get to stop #25 and give a shout out to the beautifully talented Pretty Pal, Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole for creating our blog hop badge and buttons!  She designed them using the Everyday Enchantments DSP from the SAB One Big Sale-A-Bration CD (127220).  If you haven’t done so already, make sure to download a free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio!

Card Ingredients Make This Cute LOVE Card:
Stamp Sets:  Sprinked Expressions (W125130; C125132)
Paper:  Everyday Enchantment (126154); Tangerine Tango (111349); Bashful Blue (105120)
Framelit: Labels Collection (125598)
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie (105216); Real Red (103133)
Punch:  Postage Stamp (122344)
Accessories:  Rhinestones (119246); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from the lovely and awesomely talented Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!, stop number 15 on the Occasions Mini & Sale-A-Bration Pals Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

 

 

 

 

LIST OF HOPPERS

  1. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
  2. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
  3. Emily Steggell at Stamping With Emily
  4. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  5. Angela Richwine at Stampin’ Away with Angela
  6. Sue Bendinsky at My Color Creations
  7. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  8. Leah O’Brien at Leah’s Stampin’ Corner
  9. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  10. Mike Funke at Stampin-Style
  11. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
  12. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  13. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog
  14. Maggie Mata at MaggieMadeCards
  15. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
  16. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  17. Tricia Barber at My Stampin’ Blog
  18. Ann Schach at The Stampin’ Schach
  19. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  20. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin Stuff
  21. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  22. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  23. Christy Q at Schnauzer Crafts Creations
  24. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  25. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  26. Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings
  27. Linda Fisher at Linda’s Stampin Loft
  28. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions

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Feb 11

Sending Some Stampin’ Up! Love

by Maggie
 

Love is heard, seen, and felt. It is heard when kind words are spoken to complete strangers. A simple compliment or a hello will make a good day better.  Kind words of encouragement, a compliment, or a simple wave of the hand shows love for human kind.  It is seen with a hug, a blowing of a kiss, a pat on head, or a gesture of a thumbs up. Everyday we should strive to brighten someone’s day, even a stranger, your children, an aging parent, your spouse, or your co-workers.  It’s nice to hear the words, “Love You”, but a word said with love goes further than you think.  So, today and everyday, go ahead, give a stranger a thumbs up or a compliment (nice shoes, pretty dress, or your hair looks great!”).  Leave a comment and send some love my way… =)

If you haven’t downloaded the FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio… do it now! It’s absolutely FREE and you can play with it for 30 days. After 30 days it will prompt you to enter a registration number, if you don’t want it, un-install the program. But if you LOVE it… buy it. Go ahead, try it, you won’t regret it. =) To download, click on picture below… add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart through my Online Store 24/7. It is available for both PC and MAC.

for supplies to make this cute LOVE card.

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set: Take It To Heart (W125520, C125522); Easy events (W116958, C123225)
Paper: Lap of Luxury (120436); Pretty in Pink (100459); Basic Gray (121044)
Ink: Basic Black (101179); Real Red (103133)

Blog Valentine's Day

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Feb 7

PPA 128 Color Challenge with a Kiss

by Maggie
 

Words of wisdom to the novice stamper… join in on the fun with a challenge… PAPER PALS ARTS is perfect!  It will not only motivate your creative side, it will make you think outside the box, and increase traffic to your blog (if you have one).  I’m a hobby stamper, but with my type A personality, I want to get better and better.  What better way than to participate in card color challenges.  This challenge was actually hard for me, but I got it done during my lunch break from work… =)

A co-worker mentioned to me, “I need to buy a card off of you for Valentine’s Day.”  I had to remind him that I don’t sell cards, I give them away.  So, Chuckie, if your reading this, leave a comment and it’s yours.

{LOVE}

This card actually started out as a heart shaped card using my Big Shot Framelits Hearts Collection…. but I messed it up and cut too much off the top, so I got two heart scallops instead of one.  I’m not one to throw things out and start all over again, so I made use of  a mistake and instead made a prettier card than what I thought I was going to make.  After I put the sentiment and hearts together, it still looked plain, so I daubed a bit of Real Red Ink while holding a heart pattern.  The tiny flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch shapes and the square lattice embossing added the extra dimension I was looking for.

I daubed the second heart and aligned it on the inside for a personal Valentine note.  I almost don’t want to give it away, but if I don’t it will collect dust on my bookshelf instead of bringing a little bit of sunshine into somebody’s day.  Thank goodness for card challenges, without the Paper Pals Arts challenge, I would have never made a mistake that made the card even more beautiful… =)

GOT A HOBBY?:  Stampin’ Up! is offering a fabulous opportunity to join my team!  =)

for supplies to make this cute HEART card.

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Petite Pairs (W122495, C122497)
Tools:  Hearts Collection Framelits (125599); Square Lattice Embossing Folder Die (119976); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Paper:  Riding Hood Red (111348); Real Red (102482); Very Vanilla (101650); Whisper White (100730)
Punch:  Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309)
Ink:  Real Red (103133)
Accessories: Basic Pearl (119247)


 

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Feb 3

Memories Last a Lifetime (FMS #20)

by Maggie
 

This post is dedicated to Mrs. Lydia Deocampo.  Her husband, Ed aka “Honeyboy” went to Heaven on Jan. 6, 2012.  She has been feeling sad and lonely without her husband of more than 50 years.  Her daughter Gemma said, “My Papa was her memory; couch potato & “iron chef” partner; breakfast, lunch, and dinner date; medicine reminder; bill payer & organizer; Christmas stuff decorator, idol & fan; dishwasher; shopping, prayer, and church companion; and, best of all, her best friend and partner for more than 50 years!”

When I read her post I knew I had to make Mrs. Deocampo a special card that would let her know that she is thought of by many of us in her time of sorrow.  I had the perfect stamp and FMS #20 was the perfect sketch.  This is why I love my hobby… it lets people know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of others.

FMS #20

I hope that this card brings her just a little bit of sunshine and a smile to her beautiful face because she is held up high in prayer for peace and comfort.  Her sweetheart’s MEMORIES will live in her heart for an eternity and those same MEMORIES will be carried on by their children.  I met him years ago and he welcomed me into his loving home offering me his friendship, as I was visiting their daughter, Gemma, who served in the Air Force with me.

for supplies to make this MEMORIES card.

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Mixed Bunch (W125535) (C125537); Loving Thoughts (C125845)
Paper:  Cheerful Treat DSP (122381); Mocha Morning DSP (122366);
Pretty in Pink (100459); Melon Mambo (115320); Basic Black (121045)
Ink:  Melon Mambo (115656)
Punch:  Modern Label (119849); Punch Pack 3/8 Circle (118309);
Large Oval (119855); 1 3/4 Circle (119850); Blossom (125603)


 

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Jan 31

Stampin’ Up! Sprinkled Expressions of Love

by Maggie
 

I’m back to the Mainland and I am so glad my craft room missed me… or did I miss my craft room? =)  My 17-year old son actually helped me with this card (LoL)… after being away for a few weeks my creative juices weren’t flowing right.  Many people know that the love of paper crafting runs in the family.  He has been doing origami since he was walking at 11 months… well, I’m exaggerating, but he loves playing with paper.  So, the credit for this card goes to him… thank you Avery.

FREE 30-DAY of MY DIGITAL STUDIO SOFTWARE:  There are oodles of cool things going on at Stampin’ Up!  Tomorrow is your chance to grab a FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Software.  To download it… add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart through my Online Store 24/7.  

THE BEST TIME TO BECOME A STAMPIN’ UP! DEMONSTRATOR IS NOW! :  Starter Kit is only $125 during Sale-A-Bration (Stampin’ Ups! Biggest Sale of the Year)… Click HERE to find out more.

SHOW ME HOW:  Convert your wood stamps to clear mount stamps and keep the image on the cling, so you can see what you are stamping.  Click on stamp image below to show you how.

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expression (W125130, C125132)
Paper: Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154), Lucky Limeade (122926), Pool Party (122924)
Ink: Lucky Limeade (122935), Real Red (103133)

Tools:  1 3/4 Circle Punch (119830)
Accessory Bling:  Basic Pearls (119247)

for supplies to make this cute LOVE card.


 

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Jan 30

GET YOUR 30-DAY MY DIGITAL STUDIO FREE TRIAL

by Maggie
 

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The use of My Digital Studio Express has never been easier!  Stampin’ Up! offers 30-day My Digital Studio (MDS) Express trial version.  The best part of this offer is that it is on-going with NO end date!

With the FREE trial, you’ll get:

  • Full design functionality.
  • Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
  • Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets–and everything in between.
  • Access to our professional print services.

It’s simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart through my Online Store 24/7.

If you don’t already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial. And share the opportunity with all your family, friends, and co-workers–try it out and see the fun and ease of My Digital Studio for 30 days FREE!


 

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Jan 25

Ecstatic News for New Starter Kits!

by Maggie
 

Have you thought of becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, and then you worry about time constraints, pressure of sales, etc?  I know EXACTLY how you feel!  I have a full-time life in the military that requires me to travel often.  I was a crafter for many years and didn’t want the added pressures of sales.  I joined Stampin’ Up! as a hobby stamper and I found a whole new side of me. Within a few months I found myself sharing my crafts telling everyone I run into about paper crafts.  As I write this blog, I am on temporary duty in Hawaii missing my craft room and drawing card layouts on pieces of paper while waiting in line or on the ride to work.  I suppose I’m Mata-bout Paper and I want you to feel at ease when you join my team the same way I did and still do. Below is the incredible special for new demonstrators who sign up for the starter kit during Sale-A-Bration, Jan. 24th thru Mar. 31st.  The amount of product you get is worth joining just for the inital supply!  A great package for hobby stampers.  Yay!

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  • Incredible price of $125 ($340 value) in products with free shipping and customization.
  • An additional bonus of up to $120 in more product! FREE Designer Series Paper (DSP) or My Digital Studio (MDS) downloads every month from Feb. thru Dec. 2012. (Note: You only pay for shipping, there is no shipping charge for MDS downloads). Mix and match, FREE DSP one month and MDS the next during active status.
  • Permanent 20% discount off SU products plus a one-time opportunity for 30% off (minimum product order of $150 and must be placed within 45 days).
  • Earn Sale-A-Bration and Hostess Benefits on ALL orders (personal or customer orders) at discount prices.
  • On-Line sign-up/starter kit is very easy and instant.
  • There is NO obligation to purchase anything beyond the kit, hold workshops or classes.
  • You have FIVE months to meet $300 in sales. Still NO obligation. If you do decide to continue quota of $300 in June, your active status renews through Sept.
  • The choice to continue is all yours and still absolutely NO OBLIGATION! Keep all your goodies and continue being Mata-bout Paper. =)

Mata-Bout Paper Pals

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Jan 19

A Blue Hawaiian Hello with Sale-A-Bration

by Maggie
 

The military has  given me the gift of travel.  I’ve been around the world a few times to distant shores and all over the United States.  Places  abroad that would change the way you think, the way you eat,  and definitely appreciate your freedom.  But, the best place I never  get enough of is Hawaii.  I made this card before my trip without  realizing that the colors are a reflection of the beautiful Hawaiian colors.  I have a little over a week to go and will share with you my temporary duty assignment aka TDY adventures.   The crown reminds me of Kamehameha the Great… Hawaiian Islands first King.  Hope you enjoy this Sale-a-Bration sneak peak that starts Jan. 24th.

Beginning on Feb. 15th my virtual stamp club will debut.  Take a look at our catalogs on the right  and browse through the stamps you would love to see.  I will post details on Feb. 4th.  I’m so excited and can’t wait to share it with you.    In the meantime, Aloha  from Hawaii.

Happy Crafting,
Maggie

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set: Sale-a-Bration Elementary Elegance (W125120, C125122)
Paper: Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Sahara Sand (121043), Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119650)
Ink: Tempting Turquoise (100814), Cherry Cobbler (119669)
Accessory Bling:  Rhinestones (119246)

for supplies to make this cute HELLO card.

Have you given thought to joining Stampin’ Up!, but think you’ll be tied into a commitment you’re not sure of?  Well, no need to worry!  You can join as a hobby stamper or a career demonstrator without the pressure… no kidding!  If you join this month (Jan. 24th) you will get a FREE paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!  If you are attached to or stationed at a US military base in a foreign country as a US military member OR a civilian employee/contractor of the US Department of Defense OR a legal dependent, you too can become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  If you want to know more send me an email (maggiemadecards@yahoo.com) and I will walk you through the process.  To check out what it takes click on the JOIN MY TEAM link to the right to review the awesome benefits.


 


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Jan 16

A Mata-fied Heart Framelit & Freshly Made Sketch

by Maggie
 


I was invited to a luncheon for a friend who received a promotion at work.  It was only fitting to use the Freshly Made Sketch challenge as a layout.  As a hobby Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, my free time is very limited and it is easier for me to use a sketch challenge to make a card than come up with my own design, which can take an hour or more.  I highly recommend using sketch challenges to develop one’s paper-craft skills (like me) when time is limited.  The envelope was icing on the cake and it was a big hit.  The recipient held on to it and treated it like an extension to the card.  I found it funny because who keeps envelopes?  Do you?

Since we are just around the corner to Valentine’s Day and the Heart Collection framelits are so darn cute, I have been using many hearts lately.  I wanted to add a special touch to the message on the inside of the card and a heart just seemed to complete it.

I love {Freshly Made}, they provide challenges that even a novice stamper can handle.  It gets my imagination going and the sketches are ALWAYS realistic.  Thank you so much for helping me find my nitch.

Card Ingredients
Stamp Set: Perfect Words (Wood 122470, Clear 122472)
Paper: Mocha Morning DSP (122366), Very Vanilla (101650)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Cool Framelits: Hearts Collection (122559)

for Stampin’ Up! supplies… open 24/7.

Are you a military spouse or active duty military member who would love to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?  Read more by clicking below.


 

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