You asked for it… you got it!  Another masculine birthday card!

I’m pretty excited about the new products that will debut June 1st.  I just wanted to give you a peak at an awesome Itty Bitty Banners (126257) stamp set that will have a matching Framelits (page 191 of 2012-2013 Catalog).  The brad is from the Antique Brads Collection.  Do you have your new catalog yet?

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A quick hello to a friend on the other side of the world.  He’s been gone for quite a while, but time is going fast and he will be home soon.  I continue going back to the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Neutrals Collection because it’s perfect for masculine cards.

It’s so much easier to add pretty pearls, buttons, and rhinestones, but for a guy… I don’t think he would care too much for all the girly stuff.  I must say… this paper stack is perfect!

I used the Easy Events – Clear-Mount Stamp because it’s a matter of time before my friend will be back with his family. I added a small piece of Chocolate Chip card-stock underneath the Whisper White card-stock to prevent the white from drowning in the Crumb Cake base card-stock.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Easy Events – Clear-Mount Stamp
Paper:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
Ink Pad:  Jet Black Stazon
Other:  Early Espresso 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon

Once a year we come together to celebrate all the Mother’s who have the honor of raising the next generation.  Although these special women do their jobs year round, we come together to celebrate their hard work and dedication.  A shout out to those men out there who also take on both roles as Mother and Father.

Enjoy this beautiful Sunday and give hugs and kisses and give a heartfelt “thank you” to that lady you call “mom.”  I salute you ama.  I am who I am because of how you raised me.  I was blessed to have been sent to you as a gift from Heaven.  I love you with all my heart Gumersinda Mata.

A card is not complete without the matching purse that carries the extra t-shirts, diapers, wipes, chapstick, lotion, and countless kid supplies.

New Stampin’ Up! 2012-2013 Catalog Available Now:  I have them available for you to start your wish list.  Click HERE to have one mailed to you today!  Complete your wish list then email it to me or wait until June 1st to shop on-line.  On-line catalog will become availabe June 1st.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper:  Not Quite Navy (101722), Pool Party (122924), Whisper White (100730)
Ink Pad:  Not Quite Navy (103008)
Framelits:  Labels Collection (125598)
Diecut:  Petite Purse Bigz L Die (125606)

When we lose someone we love there are never enough words to comfort the pain of the loss.  This loss includes our pets because they become a part of our family.  This card was especially made for a good friend of mine who lost her special cat Chemo a few days ago.

The Faith in Nature stamp is retiring, so if you want it, grab it while supplies last.  Click on the link below the card ingredients to see the stamp set.

GRAB THE NEW KIT FOR $99:  Design your own kit with your wish list!  Not sure what items to pick?  Don’t worry we have a suggested list of products.  Learn about he discounts and benefits just for grabbing on to the new kit!  Want to buy $190 in product for $99???  You have every right.Thank you so much for playing along.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Retiring Faith In Nature – Clear-Mount Stamp, Loving Thoughts – Clear-Mount Stamp
Paper:  Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Not Quite Navy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink Pad:  Pumpkin Pie
Added Dimension:  Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

It’s a Retirement Party!  It’s the Pals Blog Hop!  It’s the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products!  You’ve probably hopped over from the beautifully talented, Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner, I’m Craft Ninja stop number 11 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 retiring Stampin’ Up! 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

I fell in love with Stampin’ Up! because of the quality of the products… but the friends that came with are the icing on the cake.  My sweet Pals are my inspiration and together we say good-bye to or favorite products.  I have way too many favorites, so I will show the best fitting stamp for this month’s blog hop.  The banner says it all, “true love stories never end.”  They simply retire… LoL.  Then we fall in love all over again with the new products.

Now hop along for more mad craft skills with inspiring ideas from Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX, stop number 12 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

1. Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings
2. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
3. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin
4. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog
5. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
6. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
7. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin’ Blog
8. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner
11. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
12. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
13. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
14. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
15. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
16. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
17. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
18. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
19. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Sweetly Said
Paper:  Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper; Real Red, Crumb Cake
Ink Pad:  Basic Black
Make it Pop:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
Punches:  Butterfly

Congratulations to Barb from Ontario, winner of the Simply Sent Everyday Elegance kit during the Blog Candy that will be retiring as of May 31.   She was chosen by the True Random Number Service.  Barb from Ontario, please email me (maggiemadecards@yahoo.com) your mailing address by Sat., May 12, 2012 to claim your prize.

Question Was…

WHY DO YOU THINK THE NEW STARTER KIT WILL BE A SUCCESS?

Barb said…

Barb from Ontario, please email me (maggiemadecards@yahoo.com) your mailing address by Sat., May 12, 2012 to claim your prize.

GRAB THE NEW KIT FOR $99:  Design your own kit with your wish list!  Not sure what items to pick?  Don’t worry we have a suggested list of products.  Learn about he discounts and benefits just for grabbing on to the new kit!  Want to buy $190 in product for $99???  You have every right.Thank you so much for playing along.

GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE:  Click on picture below to view retiring products… available only while supplies last.

Very often I rack my brain to come up with a card design that won’t take up too much time to design.  As I sat staring at my craft supplies, I noticed a wrapped straw sticking out of my backpack.  That’s when the idea came to me… use the straw to make a spin wheel.  Classic!

I used left over paper from a card challenge I participated in a few days ago.  It is from the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Neutrals Collection and I purposely purchased it because it has so many masculine patterns… it helps me to create guy cards.  I cut out a 2 1/2″ circle in Real Red, cut it in quarters and used a pencil to curl the edges.

GRAB THE NEW KIT FOR $99:  Design your own kit with your wish list!  Not sure what items to pick?  Don’t worry we have a suggested list of products.  Learn about he discounts and benefits just for grabbing on to the new kit!  Want to buy $190 in product for $99???  You have every right.

 BLOG CANDY GIVE-A-WAY:  Last day to enter drawing is today. Easy to win as 1, 2, 3… all you have to do is…

1) go to BLOG CANDY post,
2) leave a comment
3) double your chances ‘Liking’ my FB Page.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Neutrals Collection, Real Red
Ink Pad:  Basic Black
Make it Pop:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
Punches:  2 1/2 Round

It’s that time again for some wonderful blog candy give-a-way.

Simply Sent Everyday Elegance Kit

Elegant cards in an instant—thank-you cards or any-occasion cards.  All the work has been done for you.  Precut and color-coordinated—all you have to do is customize and send them off!  Coordinating stamp set and ink sold separately.

What must you do?

Via COMMENT (not email) at the bottom of this post, answer the question below…

WHY DO YOU THINK THE NEW STARTER KIT WILL BE A SUCCESS?

‘Like’ me on FACEBOOK and if you win you will also receive

Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Winner will be announced sometime on Sun., May 6th.
The True Random Number Generator will be used to pick winner.

Good Luck!

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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.

ENDS MON., APRIL 30th CLICK HERE TO VIEW CATALOG

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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