Month: April 2012

Get Well Sooner with Freshly Made Sketches #32

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Gosh, I feel ashamed, I haven’t made a get well card in so long that I can’t even remember when I made one.  I suppose that’s a good thing right… no one has been ill enough to get one… =)  I also figured that since our new catalog will be coming out soon, and the retired list has posted, I want to make as many cards with my remaining retiring supplies.  You can get a great deal on the retiring stuff now while supplies last too!

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I also took adavantage of this time to create this card with the Freshly Made Sketches #32 card challenge layout.  I couldn’t believe that I had card block when I saw the layout… LoL.  But here it is for you to enjoy and replicate.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Retiring Sweetly Said
Paper:  Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Retiring Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper
Ink Pad:  Basic Black
Added Dimension:  Basic Pearls
Punches:  2 1/2 Circle
Other:  Punch Pack

Mr. Lion Baby Shower Card & New Kit Promotion

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My friend Janae asked me if she could buy a baby card from Maggie Made Cards and I told her that I typically do not sell the cards I post to the blog.  But instead, I had a bright idea.  Janae is a professional photographer Nikon Girl Photography (Facebook) and web-designer, so I figured… hmmm… maybe we can make a trade.  She gave me full reign over design and I have been eager to make this onesie card I have seen repeatedly.  I have to admit… I LOVE IT!

This particular onesie is not my original creation.  I found it on Deesigns by NinaDee and I simply created the lion face.  Feel free to use her instructions to cut out the card and use mine to make the Lion face.

To Make Lion:  Use the following punches… 1 (one) Ornament, 1 (one) Scallop Circle, 1 (one) 5 Petal Flower, 2 each 1/2″ Circles.  After punching shapes, sponge the edges of the six items with Chocolate Chip ink.  Follow remaining steps below:

1) First print the FREE eyes from My Scrap Chick and cut out color choice
2) Using scissors, snip off the top of the ornament to smooth out the top of the head
3) Using scissors, cut out two petals out of the 5 Petal Flower punch
4) Glue each petal onto the back of the ornament shape (which becomes the face)
5) Glue the eyes
6) Glue the two 1/2″ circles towards bottom of face
7) Using black marker place random dots on inside of the round circles
8) Using pink marker draw nose slightly above the two joining circles
9) With thin black marker draw whiskers on each side of circles

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper:  So Saffron (105118), Bashful Blue (105120), Chocolate Chip (102128)
Ink Pad:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
Added Dimension:  Basic Pearls (119247)
Punches Used to make Lion’s Face:  Scallop Circle (118874),
5 Petal Flower (119880), Ornament (119847), 1/2″ Circle from Itty Bitty Shapes (118309)

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Stampin’ Up! Retiring Products – May 31, 2012

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CLICK HERE TO SEE ENTIRE LIST

The long awaited list is now available.  Click each product picture below to browse through each list separately and shop/preview products that will only be available while supplies last or May 31, 2012.

Every $50 order (before tax & shipping) placed through my on-line store will receive our new 2012-2013 catalog and a special surprise gift from me.  Gift will arrive separate from your order and catalog will be mailed the moment it is received.

CORRECTION: Two items included on the Retiring Accessories List were entered by error.  The two items have been removed from the original list.

208 108360 Craft Scissors
208 103579 Paper Snips

 

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Can’t Get Enough Card Challenges… PPA 133

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Clean and Simple (CAS)… Webster’s Dictionary has my cards next to that definition.  I also love cards that are made with all the bells and whistles, but my taste is CAS.  It’s not about making cards like others, it’s about making cards that are your style.

No other card challenge helps me achieve my CAS style, but Pals Paper Arts.  I know there are many CAS card lovers out there too.  Let me know what your style is by leaving a comment at the end of this post.  I love to hear about what you like.

Join in on the fun and make something out of the sketch.  These are they’re rules:

Rules for the Runway:

=>  Use ANY brand of products to create your card or papercraft project.
=>  Entry should be new and inspired, totally or partially, by this challenge
=>  Inlinkz will close at Noon (CST) Thursday, April 26th.
=>  We’ll announce our Pals Paper Artist Picks Tuesday, May 1st.
=>  Have a blast putting your card together… and good luck!
=>  Upload your card on the PPA Blog

I added tiny flowers using the Itty Bitty Punch Set.  It put a little bit of dimension onto the Cheerful Treats Designer Series Paper.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Loving Thoughts (125845)
Paper:  Cheerful Treats (122381), Wisteria Wonder (122922)
Ink Pad:  Melon Mambo (115656)
Make it Pop:  Basic Pearls (119247)
Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes (118309), 2 1/2″ Circle

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Freshly Made Sketches #31

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This card has two meanings for me.  First, I think of ALL my friends who are serving in the military and are deployed for months away from their families.  Everyday I pray for their safety and safe return home.  Second, although there are tons of card challenges out there… my thoughts are always with Freshly Made Sketches.

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To make my card I turned it around and used my 2 1/2″ cirle punch through the paper and stamped my image on the Very Vanilla colored base paper.  The red ribbon adds a splash of color and brings the clean and simple card to life.  Three brads to the bottom right of the image add a cute sparkle too.

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Don’t forget about the stamp sets that will be put into retirement on May 31, 2012.  They are only available while supplies last.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Lean on Me (122285)
Paper:  Very Vanilla (101650), Patterns Stack – Neutrals Collection (117157)
Ink Pad:  Jet Black Stazon Pad (101406)
Ribbon: Use Real Red 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117286)
Punches:  2 1/2″ Circle (120906)

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Stampin Up a Card Swap for Mother’s Day

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The best thing I love about making a card is watching the recipient smile as they rip open the envelope.  Officially, English is my second language and believe me when I say that there are not enough words in the English language to tell you how EASY PEASY it is to make a handmade card.

You want to make your own card?  Card ingredients are below.  This card was made in under 15 minutes and was sent to a Stampin’ Up! card swap club I participate in once a month.  The swap is open to everyone and you can visit them on Facebook today… Click HERE.

Occasions Mini Catalog:  Take a look at it before it goes away… April 31, 2012

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Bright Blossoms (125497)
Paper:  Summer Smooches (125409)
Ink Pad:  Pacific Point (111837)
Make it Pop:  Basic Pearls (119247) colored in with Blue Sharpie

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…and the winner of the Summer Smooches Blog Candy is…

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Congratulations to Katy D. winner of the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set during the Blog Candy give-a-way that was only available during Sale-a-Bration!

Katy D. said…

To choose just one thing seems….I don’t know very very difficult! I really like the brads and if you get the brads you have to get the paper too! Good luck!  Love the purses–the 2nd is my favorite :)
ps the purses are very cool! Love

Thank you so much for playing along.  Katty D. please email me your mailing address by Fri., April 20, 2012 to claim your prize and I will put it in the mail ASAP.

Visit again soon because there is more blog candy to come.

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Coco Chanel Inspired Birthday Card & Purse

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"A girl should be two things: CLASSY and FABULOUS." ~ Coco Chanel

My BFF (Sindy) LOVESSSSSS Chanel purses!  She loves them sooooo much she owns seven (yes SEVEN) of them.  I made one mini Chanel inspired mini purse for her on her birthday and she is putting it on display in a plastic box.  I also love Chanel, but I can’t afford one, but I can afford this one… LoL.  So, what do you give someone who has everything?  A mini paper Chanel inspired Petite Purse.  =)  To make the C’s I punched the paper with the 3/8 cirlce punch from the Punch Pack and then punched around it using the 3/4 punch.  I cut the sides out with scissors and crossed them together.

Sindy’s favorite color is black and last year I began a tradition of making her black & white cards for her birthday.  She likes butterflies, but I love them and that is why I punched out three of them.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINDY!

MaggieMade Tip:  Do you cringe with the thought of throwing out a project that didn’t come out the way you envsioned?  I know I do!  Instead of using permanent tape right away, invest in repositional tape.  This way, if you don’t like it, there is no need to throw it out.  In the long run, it saves you money and keep you from throwing out perfectly good paper.

Order Your Purse Today:  Available this month only.  After April 30th, you won’t be able to buy the Petite Purse Bigz L Die until June 1st.  The possibilities are endless in docorating it any way you want.  Click HERE to see it now.  BIG SHOT or any other die-cutting machine is required.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 115370)
Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045)
Ink Pad:  Basic Black (101179)
Make it Pop:  Rhinestones (119246)
Punches:  Butterfly (119848), 3/8″ punch pack circle (118309), 3/4″ circle (119860)
Embossing Folder:  Sqare Lattice Folder Die (119976)
Cool Tools: Petite Purse Bigz L Die (125606), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

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Retired Stamp Set List: 2011-2012 Catalog

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Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2011-2012 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they’re gone.  Last day to order is May 31, 2012, but many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

When you view the retiring stamps list, you may notice it’s longer than in years past.  During this transition to the new annual catalog, there are a higher number of stamps being refreshed and replaced than usual.  While many stamps are going away, most are being replaced so that the breadth of our stamp lines is every bit as broad as ever!

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Card Challenge: {Freshly Made} Sketches #30

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When I made my usual rounds to check in on one of my favorite card challenge blogs, Freshly Made Sketches, I knew immediately I had to use the Large Paper Doily.  I cut it in half to fit the challenge and used the sketch to Inspire me to Create the only thing I could Imagine.  I love bright bold colors and I felt the Rose Red card stock was meant to be married with the colors in the Twitter Pad Designer Series Paper.  I took it just one step further and embossed the doily, but the picture does not do it justice.  It gives it an ever so soft and subtle texture.  I know exactly who I will send this card to, but can’t mention it because this person checks my blog on a daily basis.  But you will know who you are when you see it in your mailbox.  =)

MaggieMade Tip:  When cutting doily’s or other intricate designs, such as this one… use a guillotine type paper cutter.  I thought I could use a paper slicer that has a pointy edge that slices paper and boy did I wish I had not destroyed the perfectly doily cutout.  Intricate lacy cuts need to be sliced straight down to achieve a perfectly clean cut.  Hope this advise helps you before it’s too late… =)

Summer Smooches Blog Candy:  Just a reminder that I will be announcing the winner on Mon., April 16th.  I will be using the Pick a Random number tool at http://www.random.org.  So, if you haven’t left a comment… there’s still time.  Go to Summer Smooches Petite Purse post and leave your comment.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Loving Thoughts (Clear 125845)
Paper: Twitter Pad (125406), Rose Red (102544), Not Quite Navy (101722)
Ink Pad: Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
Make it Pop: Basic Pearls (119247)
Embossing: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132), Square Lattice Embossing Folder Die (119976)
Sizzlits Die:  Large Paper Doily (125592)

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‘Gracias’ Note & Pink Cherry Blossom Show Me How PDF

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Its been fun taking leave from work aka vacation this week for Spring Break.  The rain put a little damper on things, but then when the UPS guy delivered my box of Stampin’ Up! goodies… lets just say it felt like Christmas.  =)  When I opened the box (or should I say “tore open” the box), I was pleasantly surprised to find the cutest little ‘Thank You’ note inside.  This act of kindness has persuaded me to buy the Tea Shoppe stamp set used to make the sweet card.  Funny thing was that the card I made the day before matches the little tea cup.  Thank you Mr. Green for brightening my day.  On to my box of goodies… I bought punches galore, the Tabletop Paper Cutter, and a pair of Paper Snips.  In the matter of time it took to open up my supplies, I made this 3 x 4 Gracias [Thank You] card  and my own Pink Cherry Blossom to boot.

MaggieMade Tip:  Don’t be afraid to think out side the box.  Get scratch paper and start cutting, punching, and snipping like a mad Ninja Scientist.  That’s exactly how I came up with cutting corners into my Fancy Flower.  Surf the net and don’t be afraid to alter someone else’s work.  After all, did Edison truly invent the light bulb?  No, he did not!  It was Humphry Davy in 1809.  Edison simply improved the invention!

Show Me How:  I have created this Pink Cherry Blossom PDF for your use.  Please feel re-cut it, re-work it, modify it, etc.  You can save it, print it, or pass it along.  All I ask is that you site the source when sharing it.  So, go ahead and be called Edison… =)

Retired Stamp Sets/Accessories:  The retiring stamp sets list will post on April 15 and accessories and Definitely Decorative lists will post on April 25.  I will definitely keep you posted because once these items are gone, you will not be able to buy them.  At least 55 items have made it to the Clearance Rack.

Summer Smooches Blog Candy:  I will be announching the winner on Mon., April 16th.  So, if you haven’t left a comment… there’s still time.  Go to Summer Smooches Petite Purse post and leave your comment now.

 

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Deseos Pequeñitos (Teeny Tiny Wishes) (Wood 116841), Mixed Bunch (125537)
Paper: Whispher White (100730), Cheerful Treat DSP (122381)
Ink Pad: Old Olive (100702)
 Make it Pop: Just Curl the Leaves Up
Embossing: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132)

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