Category: Christmas

Golden Stars

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Star light star bright, the first gold star I see tonight… yes, I made this up, but just look at the vibrant yellow golden stars in all their beauty right in front of your eyes.  I’m mostly a white gold kind of girl, but the Fab Friday 50 crew’s card challenge was gold and Whisper White.  Please leave a comment below and tell me if you heat emboss or if you would like to learn.

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I normally don’t do too many color challenges because as I’ve said before and I’ll say it again – I’m NOT crafty! But that’s what I love about card making, everyone Creates and Shares everything – LOL.

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Now let me tell you how I put it together – I stamped the stars with Versamark and heat embossed it with Gold Stampin’ Emboss.  I applied the rhinestones to give it that extra sparkle that every girl loves (diamonds truly are a girl’s best friend – LOL).  I then stamped the BE MERRY on vellum paper and can you believe I adhered it with Crystal Effects!?  I dabbed on a tiny bit of the glossy lacquer behind the stamped image and it worked perfect on the vellum!   I’ve listed the items I’ve used below so that you too can replicate the card.

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Products Used:

Holiday Invitation Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.95
Bright & Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$24.95
Gold Foil Sheets
$3.95
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
$6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
$8.50
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder
$4.95
Heat Tool
$29.95
Crystal Effects
$6.25
Snail Permanent Adhesive
$6.95
Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
$4.95

Dazzling Details Snowflakes

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This is my most favorite Christmas card and I plan on making about 75-100 of them.  It is my favorite because it is the easiest to make and I can churn them out faster than the spark can dry.

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I normally place rhinestones of different sizes in the middle of each snowflake, but on this one I wanted to try something new and I used Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details.  It adds the same spark as the rhinestone and you just have to let it dry a little.  It’s gorgeous!

 

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A Merry Box

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PRODUCT AVAILABLE ON AUG. 28th

Every year I make Christmas gifts for my co-workers and this year I’m more excited than the previous years. Why? Because this is the box the gifts will be put in. I can’t tell you what the gift is, but it’s going to be something crafty… duh. =)

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I fell in love with this oh so cute ‘take-out’ box that assembles without any adhesive.  They are extremely sturdy and all it needs to wrap it up is some of the Festive Designer wrapping paper or any other wrapping paper of your choice. It’s not a square box either… it has a slight slant to it. Check out the two pictures below for a better view of the box.

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Don’t have the Holiday catalog? Then you’ll have to wait until August 28th to look at all the COOL products or you can get yours now by sending me an email to maggie@maggiemadecards.com (please include your name and mailing address).

Takeout Boxes
$5.95
Seasonally Scattered Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$24.95
Seasonally Scattered Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.95
Mossy Meadow 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon
$8.95
Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
$5.95
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
$8.50
Festive Designer Kraft Paper Rolls
$9.95
Autumn Wooden Elements
$4.95

Stampin’ Up! Noel

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I would love for you to help me help you.  I want to give someone FREE Stampin' Up! product aka blog candy.  I'm happiest when you are happy and since I love making cards, I want you to experience the same happiness.

When people first meet me they think one of three things:1) she's a little nutty, 2) she loves making cards, or 3) wow, she's a nutty card maker.  Would you love to have what I'm having?  This post is your chance!

Let me tell you about this card and then you can help me… Keep Calm and Read On.

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Can you believe that I still have quite a few boxes of My Paper Pumpkin kits laying around!?  To my surprise I found this kit and quickly put them together.  But I think I'm going to need more.

The picture really does not do the card justice.  The actual card is so bright and cheery… I just love it.  If you stare at the red stripes the card appears to be moving as the pattern plays a trick on your eyes.

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To enter to win the My Paper Pumpkin Memo Medley Kit (October) all you have to do is answer this question in the comment area below:

Did you have a holiday tradition either growing up or did you start one?

Growing up my parents had a big birthday party to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve.  Family and friends dropped by throughout the night and ate tamales, posole, buñuelos, and so much other types of dishes that you better had showed up hungry.

At midnight we sang happy birthday to the Baby Jesus in Spanish and a piñata would be brought out for the kids to break apart.  Candy fell out everywhere and it was so much fun.

You're thinking "at midnight!?"  Eeeeek!  Yup we stayed up until the wee hours of the morning.  On Christmas day we pretty slept all day.  Those sure were such beautiful memories that will live in my heart forever.

Winner will be announced Friday., December 27th.

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Christmas Cheer & Happy New Year

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This is my second set of mass produced Christmas cards and they were made during two lunch breaks.  That's how easy Stampin' Up! makes it with matching product.

The greatest thing about the matching product is they have all kinds of kits… see them here.

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Christmas Messages with Joyful Tidings

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One of just a few clean & simple Christmas cards for some very lucky people.  I designed this card more than a month ago and I only made 20 of them.  All my Christmas will be quick and easy for you to recreate. 

As a matter of fact, they were all cut and stamped while I was deployed.  They were all ready to go and I carried them in my backpack because I thought I would stamp on my way home… on the plane.

Then a week before my homecoming, I hurt my lower back and was hardly able to move, much less enjoy some stamping while flying the friendly skies.

After reintegrating with family, friends, work, and starting my recovery with physical therapy… I put all 20 cards together.  They are now ready to be written in and put in the mail.

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There is so much going on in preparation for the new year… take a look at what already here now and get ready ahead of time…. click here now!

My questions to you today is… have you finished making your Christmas cards?  I can't wait to read your comments.

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Supplies
Stamp Set:  Christmas Messages 
Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Winter Frost Specialty
Inks/Color:  Island Indigo
Tools/Punches/Dies:  Deco Labels Collection Framelits

A Digital Christmas

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I've heard some of you say, "Oh, My Digital Studio is too much for me to handle."  Well, I'm here to share a secret with you!  Use a sketch challenge to design your card… at least until you feel comfortable enough with designing your own.

Question of the Day:  Please comment below… Will you be sending handmade or store bought Christmas/Hanukkah cards?

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I used Operation Write Home's #195 card challenge because it comes with measurements!  Imagine that!  I can never get the paper sizes right to begin with and they are awesome for My Digital Studio beginners.

If you already have MDS and want this layout send me an email (maggie@maggiemadecards.com) with Digital Christmas in the subject line and I will email it to you in a flash.  Play with it, change the paper, just have fun with it!

Single Stamps Holiday Collection

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The holidays will be here before you know it, and these holiday-themed single stamps may be just what the budget-conscious stamper needs.  There are eight different stamps to choose from, six of which coordinate with Framelits dies or punches.

Hostess with MostessThere is still time to enter the monthly Hostess with the Mostess contest.  Simply place a minimum $25 dollar and you are instantly eligible to win October's hostess money.  It can be anywhere from $25 to $160!  Read more…

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Code Word: Holiday

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I recently placed my Stampin' Up! supply order to start putting together my Christmas cards.  This year, I will be sending more cards out than last year, so I figured I'd better get an early start.
 
This was just a little something to get my practice in… LoL.  I made this card a few years ago, way before I was a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and think this one looks way better than my first one.  Practice makes perfect! =)
ATCAS - code word holidayMy holiday card is brought to you by Addicted to Clean and Simple challenges.  It's never too early for a Holiday and that's why my card for this card challenge didn't need a sentiment.  Would you agree?
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The new Square framelits are perfect for making the buckle.  Simply layer the two smallest squares and run them through the Big Shot.  No need to cut or measure… the best next thing since sliced bread. =) 

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PHOTOPOLYMER:  Another Thank You!  What makes them so great?
  • They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
  • They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
  • Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
  • They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
  • We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.  See the rest of them all here.

NEW HOLIDAY-THEMED SINGLE STAMPS AVAILABLE:  A new, holiday-themed assortment of single stamps is now available! The holidays will be here before you know it, and these holiday-themed single stamps may be just what the budget-minded stamper needs.  View them here.
 
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Stampin’ Up! a Christmas Thank You

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Buy this card here.

Merry Christmas to you!  A card made in your honor today for your kindness in visiting me today.  I immediately fell in love with Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper that will be released in the 2013 Spring Mini Catalog.  I couldn’t get enough of my Christmas stamps and with today being December 25th, I just couldn’t pass up my last chance to use this stamp from the Tags Till Christmas collection.

Today’s Christmas Thank You card was inspired by Mojo Monday 273.

Enjoy the rest of your Holidays and may you be Blessed with Health & Happiness!

You can get your free 2013 Spring Mini Catalog by a quick click HERE.

Hugs & Inspiration,
Maggie

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Products Used
Paper: Sahara Sand (121043)
Stamps: Tags till Christmas (121169)
Other: 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon in Daffodil Delight (125583)
Embellishments: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247); Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577)
Punch: Boho Blossoms (119858)

Products from the 2013 Spring Catalog
Paper: Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper (1310021)

Click HERE to get Two New Digital Downloads for December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas to You and Your’s

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May your heart be filled with happiness knowing that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. I thank you humbly for visiting my blog. If I had your address, I would’ve sent you this card, which does not need a sentiment because the Christmas Tree has become a world wide symbol of Peace & Joy.

It is not the materiel gifts we receive, but the love we share with all we meet. This year I am humbled that God has given me a gift. The gift of card making. For that I am thankful because something that is made with our hands uses our hearts and our minds to bring love, peace, and friendship to someone.

May you be Blessed and thank you from the bottom of my heart for visiting me today on Christmas Eve!

My wish for the following year is that you are blessed with good health. Without health we have nothing. I also hope that next year brings me many friends to share my hobby with as I travel around the world next year.

Merry Christmas,
Maggie Mata

Pals December Blog Hop: Celebrations

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We’re so glad you could join us for the final Pals Blog Hop of 2012!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are excited to celebrate all of our favorite occasions of the year!  And what’s a little celebration without some sparkle?!

You’ve probably hopped over from Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole, I’m stop number 20 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 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 chose to make a Paper Bow with a bit of a sparkle.  To make the bow I used our stunning, no-mess Glimmer Paper in Red and Silver.  To give it a peppermint touch like a candycane, I used a few slivers of Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper.  You too can make this gorgeous handmade bow in just a matter of minutes and you can click here to download the step-by-step instructions.  Remember, it doesn’t have to be Christmas to make a bow.  They work wonders on birthday presents, Valentine’s gifts, and Anniversary’s.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine, stop number 21 on the Pals Celebrations Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  2. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
  3. Kim Czenszak at LiveLoveStamp
  4. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
  5. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
  6. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  7. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  8. Beth Beard at My little craft blog
  9. Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
  10. Naki Rager at …notes from Naki
  11. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamp Paper Scissors
  12. Shannon Hokanson at My Stampin Blog
  13. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  14. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  15. Susan Lankford at stampandscrapwithsusan
  16. Liz Hughes at DIY Paper Creations
  17. Peggy Noe at prettypapercards.com
  18. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  19. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  20. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards<== YOU ARE HERE
  21. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine

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