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Stamp Ink Paper: Back To School

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This last week there were so many photos on social media of kids returning to school and many were sporting cute little signs.  I wonder of all those photos how many parents left little notes for their kids in the lunch boxes?  I’m willing to bet there are many, but one lucky third grader got this handmade card in their lunch bag.

The Details:

  • Garden Green Cardstock Chalkboard.  Garden Green perfectly resembles a chalkboard and to give it the real chalkboard appearance complete with chalk dust made with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder!  The picture does it no justice!
  • Versamark Pad.  To give the appearance of chalk dust, I took the entire pad of Versamark and lightly dabbed it on the cardstock and sprinkled some of the White Stampin’ Emobss Power.
  • Grade.  The coolest option for this card is that you can make it any grade you’d like.  The Numbers of Years stamp set comes with every number from 0 to 9.

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Stamp Ink Paper: A Wedding

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What do you give a friend that is an artist and her groom is a painter….LOL?  Is it obvious!?  I collect little charms and make my own chains to boot!  I then the charms when making cards.  On this card I used two cute little kissing love birds.  They are perfect for this wedding card because it has something old and something new and you can see what they are in The Details below.

If you need some inspiration for wedding cards then come on down to the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and you’ll be sure to be inspired by our team designers. 

The Details:

  • New Stamp Set.  The sentiment is embossed with white embossing power to make it standout on the dark wood paper.  Keep a look out for the Colorful Season Photopolymer stamp set (143726). You’re going to love it.
  • New Designer Series Paper.  It’s better than the previous wood textures they had last year.  Stampin’ Up! continues to one-up itself (LOL)…..so, keep an eye out for the Wood Textures Designer Series stack.
  • Spilled Paint.  I made the spilled paint spots with the soon to retire Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, so get it while you can still buy it on-line.  You’d be surprised how many people will want it after it’s no longer available. It happens with each catalog.
  • Love Birds Bracelet.  I collect charms from all over the place and also buy them on-line.  I use them to make gifts and put on cards (obviously).  These are two love birds because it’s a wedding card.  

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Butterflies: Live Laugh Love

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Last weekend I was at the Stampin’ Up! On Stage Event in San Diego and besides having a blast with my crafting friends, I met an extraordinary woman named Doris Martin.  A Holocaust Survivor, she beat the odds in life! Let me tell you, she was something else and I’ll never forget her.  She signed my book and as I hugged her she held me tightly and said in my ear, “Sweetie, with Peace & Love you have everything.  So live life, laugh always, and give away your love.”  Her words put tears in my eyes and I just had to share this with you.  I just started to read her book, Kiss Every STEP and I have to say, “I can’t put it down!”  You can get one yourself on Amazon.

Having visited Dachau in Germany years ago and remembering what I saw at the museum came flooding back as if it was just yesterday.  The weird thing was that I made the card a few weeks ago before ever meeting her and I found it lovely that she used the words on the card when I hugged her.  I think I’m just going to have to send her the card.  Be Blessed and Be Thankful!  Keep on Living, Laughing, and Loving!

The Details:

  • Simplicity is in the details.  Punch, Adhere, Stamp & Emboss and BOOM you’re done!  The particular Designer Series Paper on my card is no longer available, but don’t let that stop you!  Use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.
  • Butterfly punches are retiring.  Yes, they are being retired in May and they’re only available while supplies last.  So you may want to grab them now before they’re gone for good.  With a bone folder give the butterfly wings a little curl inward to give them the in-flight 3D look.
  • Embossing powder.  Use whichever color your heart desires.  The black one I used is retired by us, but you can get more colors here.

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Stamp Ink Paper: Embossing Challenge

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Have you started your Christmas cards yet?  I’m a little behind this year, but they’e slowly getting done.  Today’s card is for the Stamp Ink Paper card challenge .

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Enter your card into the Embossing challenge at Stamp Ink Paper here.

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The Details:

  • Wet Ink on Emobssing!?  Yes, that will happen and you’ll get ink all over the card!  It happened twice and to make sure it didn’t happen a third time I used the heat tool to dry it. It worked and I didn’t have to make a third card (LOL).
  • Embellishments.  If your a current demo and have a blog, never be ashamed or afraid to use retired (no longer available) embellishments.  Where do you think the snowflakes came from?  Not a demo?  Just proof that if you fall in love with a Stampin’ Up! product don’t wait until it’s no longer available, but stock up.
  • How to Prevent Embossing Powder Fly-aways.  Rule of thumb is to gently rub the Embossing Buddy over the cardstock before it is stamped with Versamark Ink.  Why?  Because it prevents loose embossing power to fly away and melt onto the card where it doesn’t belong.  It’s something I often forget to do when embossing and I figured I should remind you (LOL).

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 Peace, Love & Lots of Hugs,
Maggie

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Stamp Ink Paper: Love

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I’m in Love with anything creative and handmade and so is the rest of  the Stamp Ink Paper Design Team.  Today we made our cards to reflect anything about Love and my card is a birthday card to my great-uncle who will turn 69 in a couple of weeks.  Join us this week and show off some LOVE at the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge blog.

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Sometimes I have no idea what my cards will come out when I’m not using a sketch.  So, I go at it blindly and so far, I’m always pleased with the outcome.  I’m a little jealous of card-makers who can whip out a card in an hour or less.  I totally admire their talent.  This one took me 2 days…oh my.  But, it’s the love I have for card-making that doesn’t matter how long or how little it may take.  Anything made with LOVE is totally worth it.

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The Details:

  • Sunken Heart Cutout.  After adhering the Playfull Pallette DSP to Basic Black Cardstock, I used a heart from the Sweet & Sassy collection to cut out the heart.  I then doubled up the Stampin’ Dimensionals to add height to the cutout.  The heart with the 69 was adhered to the base first before the frame before the Stampin’ Dimensionals were applied (hope that made sense).  Doing so allowed me to center it perfectly on the base.
  • Tricky Hello Thinlits. There are endless types of glue one can use to apply very thin embellishments, but know that you don’t need to purchase tons of different types of glue.  Stampin’ Up! has the most strongest Fine-Tip glue pen that works extremely well.  No need to run it through another type that requires another gadget. I love it!!!
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Maggie

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Stamp Ink Paper Challenge: Christmas in July

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I love Christmas, my favorite time of year and today it almost feels like Christmas.  I have always loved the Wondrous Wreath stamp set when it initially came out.  I have used it many times and this is definitely a set that is going to become one of those classics.  So many people wait until the last-minute to get one and next thing you know…BAM! It’s gone, whether through retirement or popularity.  My rule of thumb is to get a set that has the most versatility.  Enough said! =)

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Please share your Christmas in July card, so that the rest of us can begin gathering ideas for our own cards. Please and thank you for joining us.

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The Details:

  • Need a Door?. The hardwood stamp is perfect to give your card the appearance of a wooden door.  Yes, embossing it with the woodgrain folder would have given it a little dimension, but my goal was to keep it simple.
  • Underused Die-Cut. The metal horn (kind of reminds me of a shoe horn) used to hold the wreath on the door is a little underused and I almost never use it, except for today’s card. I already cut it with a left over piece of silver foil sheet when I realized, I used the gold foil sheet for the door knob.  Did you even notice it? HAHAHA
  • Lighter Shade of Red. The ribbon is actually stamped with Real Red ink, but before stamping it I stamped it off once to lighten the color.  It gives it an almost pink look doesn’t it?

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I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS TO THE PALS COMMUNITY!  If your motivation is simply to get the kit and enjoy at least 3 months of demonstrator discounts (20% or more), benefits and resources just for YOU, it’s OK!!  There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

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PREPARE FOR A LIMITED TIME BUNDLE: Thoughtful Branches can be purchased beginning August 2nd through 31st.  See it here.  You’ll be able to use your bonus cash to purchase it also, so hang on to those coupons!

I went from a hobby demo to an active seller and then back down to a hobby demo that is active when asked. That doesn’t make sense, but it does in my little creative world.

Peace, Love & Lots of Hugs,
Maggie

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Stamp Ink Paper: Color Challenge

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I must say, today’s challenge was definitely a difficult one for me. But I loved designing it nevertheless! The Crazy About You stamp set is one I have rarely used and with it being Summer I felt very inclined to challenged myself with this set.

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The Details:

  • Refuse to Overwhelm. To prevent the punched flowers from overpowering the strips of colors I embossed them with white embossing powder.  I felt the thin lines of color make the image pop more had they not been embossed.
  • An Additional Dimension. The flower medallions on the sides were adhered with snail adhesive, but the middle one has two Stampin’ Dimensionals for that additional dimension and so that it wouldn’t small the other two on the sides.

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I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS TO THE PALS COMMUNITY!  If your motivation is simply to get the kit and enjoy at least 3 months of demonstrator discounts (20% or more), benefits and resources just for YOU, it’s OK!!  There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

I can’t thank you enough for stopping by today. As of late, I’ve struggles with a few personal things, but it is because of my love of paper-crafts that often keep me going.  It truly is my therapy and often times my salvation. =)  Bell Well, Be Safe.

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A Card with Tic Tac Toe

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ThanksToday I conducted research on the power of a hand-written note and I had no idea that there is actual scientific research that proves the power of sending a hand-written note improves ‘fine motor skills and expression‘, but it makes the receipt to feel valuable and worthwhile. Imagine that!  Seriously, when you receive a hand-written note how does that make you feel?  Leave a comment telling me how you feel when you get a special note in the mail.

When I go through the junk mail and find a note, my heart speeds up as if it’s going to explode if I don’t hurry up and open, talk about an immediately dose of sunshine on my face, and I almost get paper-cuts trying to rip it open just to read the words.  Thank you Rose for the beautiful heartfelt card you sent me (pictured below).

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It’s that time again for another Stamp Ink Paper Challenge and this time it’s Tic-Tac-Toe!  Call me slow, but when I first saw this challenge it took me a while to understand it.  Blame it on my first language…yes, I spoke English when I was eight years old…LOL.  But it was easier than I thought and if you’re anything like me all you do is choose a winning combination and use the square requirements to make your card.  I used the middle, Embossing, Patterned Paper, and Thanks!

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  • Embossed Elegance.  Nothing says style like gold embossing.  It’s the easiest and fastest way to show fine lines and softness in an image.  Nothing else is needed, not even an embellishment, at least not in my eyes.  It doesn’t get any easier than this my friends.
  • Yesterday’s Window Frame.  As promised below is the How-To video on the window frame. Please forgive my big head…LoL… it got in the way for a moment.

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My Arms Wide Open.  This week I had a conversation with a friend who expressed her desire for a discount on her paper-crafting supplies, but fear a committment or a penalty if she signed up just to receive constant reminders about making sales or holding workshops.  I told her that my team is a non-hassle, non-committment, no sales requirement team.  What does that mean?  Read it  here.

FullSizeRender-2 copyI received this card in the mail this week and it made me feel so appreciated and loved by my sweet friend Rose.  My hands couldn’t open it fast enough because I had no idea why I even deserved it.  Thank you Rose for warming my heart and making my day!

Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me today.  Don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me how you felt the last time you receive a hand-made card or letter in the mail.

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Happily Ever After

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Here’s the story of how this card came about:

Hubby: Can you please make me a wedding card for a co-worker.
Me: Sure
Me: (10 min later)… Here you go.
Hubby: Wow! That’s gorgeous! Is that a swap or did you make it?
Me: You just bought it for $100! LoL

He actually threw me off when he asked if it was a swap card.  We laughed and then he told me I better not tell anyone about the conversation.  Too late!  You can’t make this stuff up.  I still chuckle when I think about it.

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I was serious when I said it took me 10 minutes to make this cute golden wedding card.  The card base is in Whisper White and used some Basic Black to give it a little frame around the gold foil paper.  I heat embossed the ‘happily ever after’ on the ‘Gold Fancy’ designer paper.

Wondering how I glued it down without showing adhesive marks?  It’s no secret… I place tiny dots of our Crystal Effects behind the gold hearts and the sentiment.  Crystal Effects dries clear my friends!  A-ha!

Now in the comments below tell me if you would have you ever guessed and what type of adhesive do you use on vellum.

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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