Love – Page 2

Wedding Buquet Inspiration for SIP #4

July 7, 2015 July 8, 20150

Today’s card was an absolute challenge and the Stamp Ink Paper inspiration was a definite test for my imagination. If a card challenge doesn’t challenge you then it wouldn’t be a challenge right? (LoL)

I would love for you to enter this challenge and see what you can come up with. They were real flowers at a wedding of one of the SIP designers. Funny thing is that I’m not a flower stamper, but have recently bought a lot of flower stamp sets. HA!

Maggie Made Tips:

Emboss Cotton Paper. Use some Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder to add a little highlight to a few or all of the flowers. I stamped and embossed just three of the flowers before punching them out with the Pansy Punch.
Piñata Style Flower Bunch. The Cherry on Top Cotton Paper Assortment is thick enough to emboss, yet thin enough to use as paper mache. I used the tip of a pencil eraser to shape and glue down the Cotton Paper pansies with our Stampin’ Glue Stick adhesive.

July On-Line Orders. Receive a sample (one of each design) of the 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper. Use it to make envelopes or on a card or scrapbook background. Simply place an order via my on-line store and use Host Code: 9YXKNX3R.

Newsletter. For those of you who are signed up to receive my monthly newsletter, it went out Monday and I included a project template that will never be republished or re-sent. So, if you didn’t see it in your in-box make sure it’s not in your junk folder. Newsletter’s are a one-time published email and I would hate for you to miss out on my FREE templates. If you’re not signed up yet, don’t miss it sign up now.

Paper Share. I’m offering a paper sampler offer and I don’t want you to miss out. I opened it up two days ago and my first one sold out. So I’m doing another and you can order yours here. Don’t know what a paper share is? It’s when you by a 6 x 6 inch cut of one of each of all our designer series paper designs and since it’s a shared sale, everyone gets to try it before they commit to buying an entire 12 x 12 inch pack. Does that make sense? It makes perfect fiscal sense. Why spend $130 plus and not know if you’re going to love every single sheet of paper.

Thank you so much for visiting me today.

Pals Paper Arts #256 Makes Me Happy

June 22, 2015 June 22, 20150

Father's Day You’re only late to a party if you don’t show up (LOL). Today my card is my entry into the Pals Paper Arts #256 sketch challenge. I am loving the Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper. Anything black & white looks fabulous with gold.
You have until tomorrow to enter this challenge. This was a really nice layout challenge too. I love the way my card came out.

Father's Day

I want you to see the 3-D effect on the banners. You can’t really see the raised banner very well in the photo above.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS:

Never Enough Gold. A card will step up in elegance when you add gold or silver as a layer. The two diagonal banners look like silver in the photo, but the layer is actually whisper white. Ahh, the magic of iPhone 6 plus photography.
Card Details. Card base is 5″ x 5″, gold foil paper is 4-3/4″ x 4-3/4′, basic black is 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, DSP is 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″. Banners are 1″ in width and eye-balled in length. The heart is from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

June On-Line Orders. Receive a sample (one of each) Expressions Natural Elements when you place an order via my on-line store and use Host Code: 7XAYE9K4

No Contact – What it really means. When you select “No Contact” when you place your on-line order it literally means, “Don’t tell Maggie I placed an order.” I will not be told who you are and can’t send you the free product samples. I would love for you to instead check-mark, “YES, allow my demonstrator to contact me with order updates and other important information.” Please know that I will never send you junk mail. I want to show you how much I truly appreciate your business.

Try it before you commit. My personal story, I had never in my life heard of Stampin’ Up! until my first Afghanistan deployment in 2009. Two years later…I was offered the opportunity to become a Hobby Demo. I told myself I’d join just to get the free Big Shot and then quit. Well, I can’t quit such a good thing (LOL). I extend the offer to you, join for the fun, join for the new friendships, or just to get some great quality product at a discount. Do it before June 30th and receive two FREE stamp sets offer! Click here to read the details.

You’ll Need These Supplies to Make This Card:
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Stampin’ Up! is Happiness Always

June 4, 2015 June 4, 20150

Notice anything new? Keep looking and I’ll tell you what it is down below. Today’s card is my entry into Freshly Made Sketches #189 Card Sketch. I haven’t entered there challenges in a while and I don’t have a good reason! I simply got carried away with my retirement and all the planning up-coming changes. Oh, I love change!

In my excitement to update my stamp sets in unison with the new catalog I left this set on the shelf by accident. It wasn’t until after I sat down to blog that I noticed we don’t even carry it anymore. So, you can buy it right now for $10 with FREE shipping. I only have one set, so it’s first to click is first to buy.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS:

Partial Stamping. Did you know that when stamping an image you don’t have to stamp the entire image on the cardstock to show it’s beauty? It’s okay to have partial stamping or to miss a tiny bit of it off the page even if you have a Type A personality. I didn’t want to show the entire stem and the tiny line of missing pedal was done on purpose. Why? Because I only need the flower. I wanted the Blossom to be the main focus.
Watermark On Your Photos: This is the new thing I added…I changed the watermark on my photos. I can’t stress it enough…when sharing your photos of your cards always watermark them. Get credit for your gorgeous artwork! They’re so easy to make too and here’s a link that will show you how to do them with PicMonkey (free internet software).

GET THE MOST PRODUCT FOR YOUR MONEY NOW! Purchase the kit (plus include your two free stamp sets) and join thru me HERE.

JUNE ON-LINE ORDERS: Receive a sample (one of each) Expressions Natural Elements when you place an order via my on-line store and use Host Code: 7XAYE9K4

You’ll Need These Supplies to Make This Card:
Print the Supply List to make ordering easy for your projects.

Never Let Go Heart…Never Let Go!

February 8, 2015 February 8, 20150

Valentine

As card-makers we’re influenced by other card enthusiasts, shapes we see around us, and of course Pinterest. Then we sit at our craft tables to put something together. The dangling hearts remind me of how we often dangle through life, yet there is always someone hanging on to us.

Valentine

MAGGIE MADE TIPS: Not in cash, but great crafting recommendations

Left Overs: The hearts are actually left overs from a different project. I sound like a broken record when I say, “don’t throw away left over card stock.” Why? Because it can be used on another project.
How to Make Them Hang: I simply used paper snips to cut and place smaller hearts through bigger one’s. Glue dots came in super handy.
Perfect Pop Each Time: Stampin’ Dimensionals give the perfect raise to give the perfect pop to any card.

Sale-a-bration: Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sale that it only happens once a year. Receive FREE product for every $50 you spend from the Sale-a-Bration brochure. See it here.

Have a fabulous day and thank you so much for stopping by.

Product Needed to Make This Card:

Be My Box-intine w/Stampin’ Up!

February 4, 2015 February 6, 20150

Valentine

It’s amazing how quickly time flies. First I waited anxiously for Leadership and it flew by in the wink of an eye. The same thing will happen for Valentine’s and since it’s the most celebrated non-official holiday in the U.S. I hope you’re prepared for it.

Valentine

Need a card to go with your sweet treat or giving only a card? All you need is a pack of Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack, adhesive, a circle punch, small heart punch is optional, and ink. Cut, punch and adhere. How easy is that? But you must order today to receive it in time and quickly make them. They literally take just 5 minutes for each card.

YouMe2 Valentine

Don’t want to give a card? No problem…give them tiny treat box. Like the card, slap on some designer series paper and a heart. You don’t have to slap it on like me (LOL). The bow is optional, but makes it that much cuter don’t you think.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS: Not in cash, but great crafting suggestions.

Small sweet gifts don’t need to be elaborate or complicated to make. The small box for example, comes pre-made. Stamp, punch, and adhere! That’s all you need sweetheart.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Earn FREE Product and I’ll Pay Your Shipping: How? Make a $50 minimum purchase (before taxes) and receive the following:
- One FREE product from the Sale-a-bration Brochure
- FREE shipping paid by me!
- FILL OUT this Order Form and submit to maggie@maggiemadecards.com
  - Don’t forget to include FREE Occasions Product Number for every $50 ordered (View the Occasions Catalog HERE)
- I will send you invoice for payment. Once paid, your order will be submitted.
- This offer has been very popular that I’ve decided to offer it through the end of Sale-a-bration (March 31st). Thank You so much for those of you who have submitted orders.
- Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Product: With the purchase a 3-month Pre-Paid My Paper Pumpkin kit receive FREE product instantly!
Become a Member Not a Recruit!: I would LOVE for you to join me at one of our upcoming events this year! Remember, our team welcomes those who just want to have a membership just for fun. If you want to do it for extra money, I can help with that too!

Stampin’ Up! Product Recipe:

Pals Blog Hop: Hello Occasions

January 14, 2015 October 26, 20230

Welcome to the first Pals Blog Hop of 2015. We hope your new year is off to a great creative start. To celebrate the start of a new Stampin’ Up! year, we are showcasing products from our newest catalog this month – the Occasions catalog. You may also see new Sale-a-bration products too. If you don’t know how to earn free Sale-a-bration products – contact your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator to learn more.

You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Amy Whelan at Amy’s Inklings. Use the full lineup below to move along from blog to blog so you see all of the new projects.

Valentine's Love

The Occasions/Sale-a-bration Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack is by far, hands down the number one DSP to use for ALL your Valentine’s Day project needs! It’s the only one I’ve used and I’ve already ordered two more packs.

I measured four times and cut once (in small segments) to create the spaced out look. For the letters I used my ever “other” so favorite Little Letters Thinlits Dies. This is one of those sets that I know I’ll keep forever and ever…even after retirement (not my retirement, but the letters. LOL)

The next stop is Becky Gifford at The Social Stamper on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I’ll see you next month.

Stampin’ Up! Dual Valentine Cards

January 12, 2015 February 6, 20150

Valentine

To kick off Sale-A-Bration with the Occasions catalog I held a workshop and we had a fabulous time creating this sweet Valentine card. My number one paper I have been using for making Valentine themed cards is the Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack. It is simply amazing and both sides match every single paper. I just love it!

Valentine

The second card was changed slightly with the use of the Sweet Heart Punch instead of a diagonal cut where the sentiment was stamped. If you don’t order the paper while it’s hot, I assure you that you’ll be kicking yourself in the but if you don’t order it now.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS: Not in cash, but great crafting suggestions.

To make the sentiment stand out a little I stamped the sentiment on a Whisper White diagonal cut card stock on the first card. I wanted the second card slightly different so I changed the shape with the Sweetheart Punch heart. I think I like the heart shape better. Which one do you like better?

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FREE Shipping From Me: How? Make a $50 minimum purchase (before taxes) and receive the following:
- One FREE product from the Sale-a-bration Brochure
- FREE shipping paid by me!
- Use this Order Form and view Occasions Catalog HERE.
- Include your full name, mailing address, and product number with quantity and I will invoice you.
- I’ve extended the offer until January 15th.
Mini Paper Share w/FREE Washi Sheets: Great offer to try our new paper before investing on the entire pack and perfect for card-makers who don’t use two 12×12″ sheets (like me).
Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Product: With the purchase a 3-month Pre-Paid My Paper Pumpkin kit receive FREE product instantly!
Become a Member Not a Recruit!: When you join the my Circle with the Circle of Pals during Sale-A-Bration Stampin’ Up! is giving every new member a choice of additional FREE product!

Purchase Product Below to Make Featured Cards:

My Very First Pals Paper Arts #235 Post!

January 8, 2015 February 11, 20150

Twitterpated

This is the first post that has ever made me nervous. Not shaking in my pants nervous, but my stomach in knots nervous. At the same time I’m jumping up and down with so much excitement because this is my very first post as a Pals Paper Arts design team member.

Up until Tuesday it still felt like Christmas to me… maybe because the colors are a very rich representation of winter. I find color challenges the most challenging to me because I think I do much better with sketch challenges. But guess what? I now get to practice, practice, practice. HA! Go on and check out the designer team sketches.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS: Not in cash, but great crafting recommendations:

I have a very dear friend whom I’ll call Brian King to protect his identity (LOL) and he is truly the King of layering. I love his sweet simple style and while I put my card together I thought if him the entire time.

What’s the magic to perfect layering?

Color coordination. You can choose colors that are a complete contrast to each other or colors that have very suttle color changes, like this challenge.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an eye for color… I’m a color kluts and can’t match two colors to save my life. But……
Don’t worry about it. That’s what color challenges are for right?! Then again, you can always use our Color Coach.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: For the last few months or so there seems to be so much going on with Stampin’ Up! and I’ll make it easy for you to read ahead. Simply click on the links below to read each one.

Blog Candy Give-a-way: Today is pretty much your last day to enter the blog candy give-a-way drawing from Sat., Jan. 3rd, which just happened to be my cousin Veva’s birthday.
A Mini Paper Share w/FREE washi sheets: Great offer to try our new paper before investing in the entire pack and perfect for card-makers who don’t use two 12×12″ sheets (like me). That’s how I’m able to provide you such a GREAT price!
Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Product: With the purchase a 3-month Pre-Paid My Paper Pumpkin kit receive FREE product instantly!
Become a Member Not a Recruit!: When you join the my Circle with the Circle of Pals during Sale-A-Bration Stampin’ Up! is giving every new member a choice of additional FREE product!

Stampin’ Up! Product Recipe:

Almost forgot to include the Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

Tools of the Trade:

I Love Us

August 4, 2014 August 4, 20140

Love

Before posting this card to the FMS sketch challenge I contemplated even posting it. Why? Because as a paper crafter there are times when I feel like a card perhaps wasn’t the best that it could be. After some encouraging words from my Pals I decided that my cards are not going to be liked by some, but loved by many.

My cards are handmade and will arrive in the mail to those that need a smile. A handmade card is more than a pocket full of sunshine they are powerful in the lives of those who receive them. It brightens their day, puts a smile on their face, and lets them know they are loved.

Inspiration brought to you by Freshly Made Sketches 147 By Jen T.

Love

One of the BEST thing I love about our photopolymer stamps is that you can manipulate them slightly on the clear block. A slight twist of the stamp will give them a different look. The hearts on this card were given a quick twist and it gave them that wave look. Can you say LOVE IT!?

Out of This World BIG SHOT Promotion: All I can say is WOW! You are in for a treat because when you buy a Big Shot, you also receive a FREE bundle that includes framelits and stamps set. Click here to view see with your own eyes what I’m talking about.

Local August Card Class – Aug 24th
This card is one of three designs that you can make at my local card class. If you live locally, click here to view the other two cards and sign up for the class.

Paper Pumpkin New Subscriber Promotion – Ends Sept 10th
NEW SUBSCRIBERS click HERE and use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

Join My Team
I’ve done many awesome things in my life besides, giving birth to my son, joining the Air Force, being the second in my family to finish college, etc, but one of the top accomplishments is also my decision to become an Independent Stampin’ Up!, Demonstrator. I joined as a Hobby Demonstrator (HD). An HD joins just to feed our hobby… play with paper. In time, my hobby grew into a business and team of its own… the Circle of Pals.

Many teams come and go, but the Pals are the strongest force when it comes to Stampin’ Up! Some of us play with paper just to play while others get paid to play and show others how to do the same. I accept hobby and business minded demonstrators to join the powerhouse group! You can reach out to me just to get information and find out what we’re all about. (maggie@maggiemadecards.com)

Products Used to Make Card:

Good Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$22.00

Chalk Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

My Dad’s Mustache

July 28, 2014 December 30, 20140

Mustache

The mustache is in right now, both on men (maybe some women…LoL), and I see it on so many craft items everywhere I go… I LOVE IT! I especially love the mustache because my dad has had a mustache ever since first shaved… imagine that! Who do you know has had a mustache YOUR whole life that you don’t even know what they look like without one?

Mustache2

During a brief conversation with another demo I was given a little insider secret. A few of us were told that we should get the mustache framelit and after seeing the Holiday catalog I knew why we were told that. I tell YOU, be prepared to WoW those that you make a Christmas card for if you have the framelit of course! (LOL)

Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper – Ends July 31st
July is more than half over and so is this special on designer series paper. Time is our enemy…don’t miss out on this incredible offer. Check out the paper here.

Local August Card Class – Aug 24th
This card is one of three designs that you can make at my local card class. If you live locally, click here to view the other two cards and sign up for the class.

Join My Team
If all you want is to receive products at a discount for yourself or earn a little extra income by selling Stampin’ Up! to others, become a part of my Circle of Pals Stampin’ Up! team. I would LOVE to have you, send me an email (maggie@maggiemadecards.com). It would be a blast if you would join the other Pals at Convention next year or other events we put together.

Products Used to Make Card:

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$6.95

Dulces Detalles

$17.95

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

$5.95

Mustache Framelits Die

$7.95

Big Shot

$99.95

You’ve Got Me

July 25, 2014 July 25, 20140

You've Got Me

Ladies & Gentlemen you are now looking at the third card that will be made at my card class aka stamp camp on Aug. 24th. I’m pretty excited about the class and to say I’m looking forward to it is an understatement!

If you live in my local area and want to join my card class next month read below and sign up. I’m pretty much within driving distance from Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun, Dixon, Davis, Vallejo, and only minutes from Travis Air Force Base.

The most exciting thing happening to me lately are the workshops that I’ll be leading in the next few months. My goal is to get the Holiday catalog out to you and show you as many projects as I can, so you may be prepared for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know that to some it may seem like you still have time, but face it…if you don’t start now, you’re gonna be sorry and in a mad rush.

Almost forgot, if you’d like to know more about setting up a workshop either in person or on-line send me an email (maggie@maggiemadecards.com) and I’ll work with you to get an awesome workshop set up.

Paper Pumpkin New Subscriber Promotion – Ends Sept 10th
NEW SUBSCRIBERS use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).
Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper – Ends July 31st
July is more than half over and so is this special on designer series paper. Time is our enemy…don’t miss out on this incredible offer. Check out the paper here.

Products Used to Make Card: