Valentine's Day Class Projects

Here are the projects we'll be making at the Valentine's Day Class tonight! Several of you are purchasing the kit for these items in place of the class. Well, here's what you'll make!These projects utilize all of the stamps from the Happy Heart Day set and the supplies from the Valentine's Day bundle promotion, including Regal Rose and Real Red wide grosgrain ribbon and cellophane bags. I've added some glitter, punches, brads, and candy! It's not too late to order this kit, if you're interested! See details and pricing in the post below.
For those of you who are putting the projects together on your own, click on the pictures below to enlarge for details.
Hope you enjoy!

Gabriel's One-Year-Old Birthday Invitation!

I can't believe Gabriel is almost one-year old! Time really does fly! He's such a joy! Here's the birthday invitations that I made for his party. Notice the "Gabriel Luke" stamp. Stampin' Up! will personalize stamps for you! Just choose a design and designate what you'd like on it. This is great for addresses or names. I've used his on cards and in his scrapbook! Check it out in the catalog (right before the accessories).

Now my next project is to get his scrapbook caught up-to-date!

Stamps: Wild About You, Big, Bold Birthday, & personalized name

Ink: Real Red, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Summer Sun

Paper: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red striped grosgrain, dimensionals, and Circle punches (1 1/4, 1 3/8") & Marvy Uchida 2 1/2" circle & 3" scallop

Valentine's Day Bundle Promotion!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope it's starting off great for you all! I'm excited about the new Stampin' Up! catalog and new stamping ideas as well! Stampin' Up! is offering a super cute Valentine's Day Bundle promotion. Check out the first page of the preview brochure you received in the mail, for details or http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/9503.asp.
The bundle includes:
Happy Heart Day set (7), 20.95
Real Red wide grosgrain ribbon, 7.95
Medium cello bags, 4.95
Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon, FREE
BUNDLE TOTAL: $33.40

I will also be offering a class for those of you who purchase the bundle. The class fee is $10 (in addition to the bundle). We will make 4-5 cards, lollipop holder, tag, & cello bag w/candy. If you can't make it to the class, kits will be available.
Pending Dates:
Saturday, January 28, 10am
Monday, January 30, 6pm
Please let me know asap if you're interested in the bundle and class. Stay tuned for more pictures of the projects!

Another New Stamp Set & Technique!

Thanks to Melissa who recently motivated me to get back to personal stamping and updating my blog! Here's another card that I made at her house the other night. This card features another new set which will be in the upcoming catalog. Most of you should have received your preview brochure in the mail. This set, "Embrace Life" makes it's debut in the brochure!
I had a hard time capturing the true elegance of this card on camera. This set has a sort of Asian flare to it and is really beautiful. The flower image is stamped onto the right side of the card and shows up in white (much better in person). It's hard to see in this picture, but this VersaMark resist technique turns out great!
VersaMark Resist
Stamp image in VersaMark onto glossy cardstock
Dab sponge onto desired color of ink pad and dab onto glossy cardstock
I used 2 colors in coordinating tones on this card (lighter and darker)
Be careful not to rub over the versamark
The image that was stamped in VersaMark should pop out in white!

I love the size of this card! It's 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and fits in a standard envelope. Many of you have expressed interest in a technique class. I'm thinking that I will get one on the calendar for January, so watch for more info soon!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Embrace Life
Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Basic Black, Glossy White
Ink: Soft Sky, Sage Shadow, VersaMark, Basic Grey
Accessories: sponge, wide white organdy ribbon

New Sets + New Techniques!

This card features a brand new Hostess Level 3 set which will be in the new catalog! The set is called "Time Well Spent" and includes 12 double-lined images: flowers, a stem/leaf, a butterfly, heart, and 2 cute greetings. I made this card at my friend Melissa's house at a demonstrator meeting. She's the person who I signed up under when I became a demonstrator this past February. Anyway, she instructed us on how to use the wax crayon resist technique. It turned out really cool and was very simple! Give it a try:

Wax Crayon Resist Technique

Stamp double-lined image in black onto glossy cardstock

Use white crayon to color in spaces where you do not want color to show up

Dab a sponge onto colored ink pad and rub over entire piece of glossy cardstock

Use a tissue to wipe off white spaces (where you colored w/the crayon)

The small flower at the bottom of the card is stamped in black and the center is colored in using a white gel pen.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Time Well Spent

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranite, Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink, Glossy white

Accessories: white crayon, sponge, tissue, white grosgrain ribbon, white gel pen

Loads of Love

Here's a cute card for my sister-in-law Amanda. She just moved into her first new apartment! I thought this card was perfect for her. This is the cutest set because it has lots of accessories which can be stamped in the back of the truck. And since it's not on the retiring list, we will see this one in the new catalog!

Recipe:

Paper: Orchid Opulence, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, and DS "Flowers for You"

Ink: Basic Black & markers-Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Pretty in Pink, Gable Green

Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Orchid Opulence grosgrain ribbon

Stay tuned for an adorable Valentine's card featuring this set! That's a little inside info for the upcoming year for you! I will be having a Valentine's Card class where we will make super cute cards and a couple of gifts! You won't want to miss it!

M.I.A....yeah, that's me!

Yes, I've been Missing In Action! I apologize for not posting anything for SO LONG, to those of you who've been checking this blog. November was a crazy month! Thanks to the great response to the Merry & Bright card kits! I cut and prepared 22 kits in November! In addition to the craziness of the card kits, we've been passing around colds and the flu. And many of you have heard that we've got a new "bundle of joy" on the way! Yes, another blessing to our family is due to arrive around the first part of July! Therefore, I've been taking naps during any free-time I might have and going to bed early. So, my blog has definitely suffered. Well, hopefully I will be a little more motivated to keep it up and running and the new year approaches.
Along with the new year, I'm anticipating the new Stampin' Up! catalog! January 1st, the catalog will be posted on the SU website and I should have my copy by then. I will be ordering additional copies to sell to anyone who's interested. They're $5 each and packed full of new and excting products: stamps (of course), new paper, Simply Scrappin' kits, glitter, punches, and so much more! You will definitely want to purchase one from me! So stay tuned for more info and new ideas!
Well, thanks for your patience and thanks for stopping back by to read this! Feel free to post any comments or suggestions as new posts arise.
And have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Double-Sided Paper + 5-in-One-Envelope Template!

Throughout this month, I will be showing you various ways to use Double-Sided paper and offering you some special deals on products that can be used in conjunction with the Paper Party Special Stampin' Up! is offering! Don't forget, if you buy 3 packs of Designer Series Double Sided paper, you'll get a 4th pack for FREE!

Here's a cool way to use Double-Sided paper along with the awesome 5-in-One Envelope Template, shown on p.169 of the catalog. This template is SO SIMPLE to use!

1.Lay the template onto a piece of double sided paper

2.Trace with a pencil.

3.Cut it out

4.Use your bone folder to score at the fold marks.

5.Apply sticky strip or glue dots to the inside edges that will fold up and over.

And VOILA! You've got a beautiful envelope, inside and out! Use cardstock and coordinating Double Sided paper (I used the lovely Fall Flowers) to make a 6"x 3" card to complete the package! I love using this card size for something different and out-of-the-ordinary! What a great way to make your handmade cards even more special! Use this template endlessly to save on purchasing envelopes! You can also make many other projects with this template including boxes and mini envelopes!

FOR NOVEMBER ONLY, I will offer the 5-in-One Envelope Template for HALF PRICE when you take advantage of the Paper Party Special and order 3 packs of Designer Series Double Sided paper!

MALIA'S NOVEMBER SPECIAL#1:

5-in-One Envelope Template, regular $9.95

Special price when combined w/Paper Party Deal=$5

SPECIAL DEAL BREAKDOWN.....

5-in-One Envelope Template + 4 packs of Designer Series Paper for LESS THAN $35!!

EMAIL ME TO ORDER THIS BUNDLE......good through November only!!!! Plus, add a package of stricky strip for only $4.00 (2.95 of the regular price)!

Another Scrapbook-in-an-Evening

Here's a look at the latest Scrapbook-in-an-Evening success! If you'd like to try something

besides a Simply Scrappin' kit, just choose a pack of Designer Series Double Sided Paper and a coordinating pack of assorted cardstock. I will cut your pages and accent paper and give youa simple layout guide to follow. Let me know your theme and I will stamp, cut, & punch images to use as embellishments, in place of self-adhesive die cuts! Eveything will coordinate perfectly, and you can create a unique, easy scrapbook in one evening this way for only $30! Take a look at the cute album Sherry created last week!CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO ENLARGE!EMAIL ME if you'd like to try one of these yourself and I will set up a date just for you! If you choose a Simply Scrappin' Kit, the class fee is $25. If you choose to create a 6x6 size, you'll receive a scrapbook for FREE!

Pick-A-Pack of Pretty Papers!

BUY ANY 3 Designer Series Double Sided Paper and get the FOURTH for FREE!

Choose from an incredible selection of 35 different double-sided designs!

Each package contains 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. Acid and lignin free. Great for scrapbooks, cards, chipboard, and tons of other projects! Check out pages 170-173 in the SU catalog & in the holiday mini. This offer is good only through November 30, so stock up now!

Name Frame Class

Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? Then, this class is for you!
You will create an 11 ½” x 4 ½” Personalized Name Frame!
Great for sons, daughters, grandchildren, babies, & friends!
You will hand-stamp the name of your choice and showcase it in your name frame (frame included)!
All paper, including background mats will be pre-cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble.
You will have the choice of a variety of embellishments to give your frame personality!

STAY TUNED for more info and more frame design choices. I will also take requests for specific themes and colors.
EMAIL ME TODAY!
CLASS DATE:
Tuesday, November 13th, 6 or 7pm; or email me for an alternate date
COST: $20
SUPPLIES INCLUDED: Frame, Pre-cut Paper & Mats, Embellishments, and Alphabet Stamps available for your use.
Theme Ideas: Sports, Baby, Children, Family, Biblical, Floral, Masculine, & MORE!
Stamp Embellishments: butterfly, flowers, cute words, elegant, sports-balls, HOKIES, team spirit, baby, holidays, & more......

Christmas Cards Galore!

Here's a sneak peak at some of the Christmas cards some of you will be making at the stamp-a-stack event on Saturday! CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO ENLARGE. I'll be offering this again on Sunday, October 2lst. See below for details.



Date: Sunday, October 2lst

Time: 2pm

Cost: $25 + receive $5 off any order placed that day

Details: You will make 20 Christmas cards of various colors, sizes, and designs. Enjoy Christmas music, hot cocoa, candy canes, & desserts! I'll also be awarding some awesome door prizes!

Spaces are filling fast, so contact me to reserve your place today!

Baroque Motifs Card Kit & Class--$50

Back by popular demand....another card kit! I had such a great response from the Merry & Bright kit I am currently offering (scroll down for post) as well as the upcoming Christmas card class. I had several ladies ask if I was going to offer another kit. Well, here's what I came up with.

The Baroque Motifs set is truly elegant! With the set plus 2 ink pads, you'll be able to make many more projects on your own, as well. The kit cost is $50 & will include supplies to make ten cards. Here's what you'll receive:

Baroque Motifs stamp set

Classic Stampin' Pad, Bravo Burgandy

Classic Stampin' Pad, Handsome Hunter

Pre-cut Cardstock and double-sided paper to make ten cards

Accessories: rhinestone brads, burgandy satin ribbon, olive grosgrain ribbon

Step-by-Step assembly instructions

CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO ENLARGE FOR DETAILS

CLASS DATE:

Saturday, November 10th

At the class, you will use the supplies mentioned above to make 10 of your own cards. Plus, you get to keep the stamp set and ink!

****YOU MUST PRE-PAY BY OCTOBER 31st to attend the class. However, you can order this kit at anytime and receive full instructions for assembling the cards on your own.

*Note: the Christmas greetings on the displayed cards will be pre-stamped. Those stamps are not included in this kit. They can also be left off, if you wish to add your own greeting for another occasion. Or, you can request pre-stamped general greetings, such as “thank you” or “birthday.”

A Manly Thank You

My mother-in-law needed a "manly" thank you card, so here's what I came up with. It's simple and masculine. And the best part is that it took me all of about 5 minutes to make! I actually got this idea from the SU catalog--what a great resource for card designs! This would also work great for birthday or thinking of you. I love the colors: Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust & Very Vanilla + a hint of Sage Shadow. This was the first time I used my "Starstruck" stamp set! The stars are versatile and great for guy cards! The card size is 6 5/8 x 3 l/4; sized to fit the long envelopes.

Customer Appreciation Gift

I promised my customers an appreciation gift if they placed an order before the end of August.

Here's what they received.....a cute set of notecards and a little gift bag (not pictured)! The notecards all have matching envelopes. I used several different sets: In the Spotlight (hostess), Big Flowers, and of course punches! For those of you who placed an order and received this gift...thank you! I really appreciated it!

Creative License/Party Punch Birthday

Zeb needed a card to take to a birthday party on Saturday, so I combined paper and self-adhesive die cuts from the Creative License Simply Scrappin' hostess kit AND the hostess party punch stamp set. Here's what I came up with. I also used the "Eat Cake" words (which Zeb loves!). And I had a soccer ball stamp, which worked great since his friend is a soccer player. A circle punch and some dimensionals....and the card was complete! And don't forget the envelope! I used the "Eat Cake" set to decorate the front. What do you think?

Stamps: Party Punch (hostess), Eat Cake

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Blue Bayou, , Soft Sky, DS Creative License Simply Scrappin' (hostess)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy, Black

Other: l l/4" circle punch, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Creative License Simply Scrappin Self Adhesive die cuts

Polka Dots & Paisley Birthday

A cute, quick birthday card for Ashley! Ashley hosted an awesome workshop on Sunday (see below for what we made)! Her birthday was Wednesday, and I wanted to make her a card. I love the Polka Dots & Paisley set which coordinates beautifully with the DS Petals & Paisley paper! I got the inspiration for this card from splitcoast...where else! I changed a few things and this is what I came up with. I hope she likes it!

Stamps: Polka Dots & Paisley, Eat Cake

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive

Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, DS Polka Petals & Paisley

Accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, tempting turquoise grosgrain & Light pink gingham ribbon

Fall Flowers 8x8 Scrapbook Page

It's really starting to feel like fall now! Although we've still had some hot days, the evenings and mornings have been refreshingly cool! This is the perfect time of year to think about preparing your fall scrapbook pages. Yes, the ones that will showcase back-to-school, pretty leaves outdoors, harvest parties and more! An 8x8 pagee is so simple to do and easily holds 2-3 nice size pictures.
I demonstrated this easy scrapbook page at a workshop on Sunday. This page really shows how versatile SU stamps are. The name of the flower stamp set I used is "Looks Like Spring!" Does anything about this page look like spring?? Simply use colors that coordinate with whatever season suits you! And of course an alphabet set, like the new "Wild West," makes titles a cinch; much easier than stickers! Isn't Zeb a cutie at age 3?!
And check out the pictures!

Stamps: Looks Like Spring, Wild West Alphabet, Polka Dots & Paisley
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky, Really Rust, Fall Flowers DS, Prints Old Olive DS paper
Punches: Spiral punch, Scalloped circle punch, Spring Flower Bouquet, Large Oval
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, Pumpkin Pie & Real Red grosgrain ribbon

Another Merry & Bright

This set is soooo adorable! I love this cute little snowman! I demonstrated this card for a make-and-take at a workshop on Sunday. It was super easy to make! Check out my post below for details about how you can purchase this set + everything needed to make ten cards!

Stamps: Merry & Bright, Warm Words

Ink: Basic Black, Sage Shadow, Certianly Celery

Paper: Sage Shadow, DS Wintergreen

Other: Scalloped Circle punch, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", rhinestone brad

Merry & Bright Card Kit & Class $40

Don’t you just love the adorable Merry & Bright stamp set? Would you enjoy making some Christmas cards using this set? I’ll make it very simple for you. Purchase a Card Kit from me and receive everything you need, including the stamps, to make your own cards. You’ll even

receive step-by-step instructions. Click on the picture to enlarge details.

For $40 this kit includes:
*Merry and Bright Stamp set (set of 4)
*Classic Stampin’ Pad, Black
*3 Stampin’ Write Markers: Real Red, Old Olive, & Close to Cocoa
*Supplies to make ten cards (pre-cut cardstock, brads, & ribbon)
*Step-by-step instructions
*envelopes

ALSO, with the purchase of this kit, you will be eligible to attend a FREE card class where you will receive one-on-one instruction for assembling your ten cards. And have fun with other stampers as well.

Class Dates:
Tuesday, October 3, 6pm
Sunday, October 7, 2pm
Or I will work out a date to suit your schedule

Contact me:
Maliamarie20@yahoo.com
540-589-l705






****PAYMENT IS DUE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23*****

Fall Flowers

I love the Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper. It's so pretty and very "fall-ish." I thought that these cards showcased the paper very well. I used a variety of colors and card sizes and designs. I also used the new Pretties Kit for the long blue card....so pretty:) The silk flowers are very simple to dye. In fact, to dye the turquoise flower, I used my marker and colored a tiny bit on the lid of the turquoise ink pad. I then used a small paint brush dipped in water to pick up the color and brushed it on the flower. Voila....an easy way to custom-dye these flowers:)
Click on the picture to enlarge it and see the details.
I'm thinking of offering a card class to make these cards. Let me know if you're interested. Possible dates are Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, October fourteenth. If you're on my email list, I will send out details soon.

Baby Shower Card and Album

Here's an adorable "New Baby" card using one of my favorite stamp sets, "Wild About You." I made this card to take to a baby shower that I went to this past weekend. This card fits in a long note envelope (6 3/4" x 3.5"), but the front flap that folds over doesn't meet the back. I scored the twelve x twelve paper at 6.5, so the front flap is 5.5". I really like this size as an alternative to the standard.

Stamps: Wild About You, Riveting, Warmest Regards

Ink: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink

Paper, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White

Other: circle punches, stampin dimensional, celery grosgrain ribbon, white organdy ribbon

I also made a baby scrapbook album for her. I mainly used Celery and Apricot since they didn't know if it was a girl or boy. It was a personal challenge for me to only use supplies I already had:) I used a combo of Simply Scrappin kits, chipboard, and cardstock. Here's a couple of the finished pages. Sorry they're not the best photos. I took these literally minutes before I left for the shower.

Creative License Simply Scrappin'

I used the Creative License Simply Scrappin' scrapbook kit for an album I gave my mother-inb-law for her birthday! I was really pleased with how it turned out! I filled it with photos of both Zeb and Gabriel. She loved it!
This is a really cute kit and very versatile! I've seen it used for 3-D items as well as cards and scrapbooks. The colors are Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, and Blue Bayou. This is a hostess level 1 kit, so you can get this for yourself by hostessing a workshop! Let me know if you're interested!

Scrapbook Class: Fall Layout

COST: $10
DATE: Sunday, September 23
TIME: 2pm
BRING: 5 photos to fit mat sizes 4x4 & 4x6 OR leave your pages blank & ready to fill!!

You will make this 12x12 fall scrapbook layout. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO ENLARGE AND SEE DETAILS. Your 12x12 pages will include lots of embellishments such as crystal brads, On Board chipboard letter, ribbon, lots of punches, and Fall Flowers double-sided designer paper! We’ll also use the new cool alphabet set, “Wild West!” Two easy yet beautiful pages to showcase your fall photos! We'll also make a simple 3-D item. Contact me today to reserve your place! If you can't make the class date, you can still receive the materials and instructions to put everything together yourself!

Chipboard Christmas Ornaments

Inspired by the new holiday mini....love those On Board Trimmings!...I decided to play around with some chipboard I already have and make these star ornaments! I used On Board Accents. I swiped one of the stars in Rose Red Craft ink, used the scalloped circle punch on Wild Wasabi, and stamped and punched the greeting from the retired "Riveting."
I covered the other star with liquid glue and then pressed it onto a piece of double-sided paper. I then cut around the star and finished it off by using my sanding blocks (for the first time!) around the edges. The "Merry Christmas" greeting is punched from the "Party Punch" set (hostess level 1). Both stars are finished off with ribbon. They really make very cute ornaments! If you absolutely love these, place an order sometime between September 1-15 and you'll receive one for FREE!! OR contact me and I'll help you make your own!

MORE Christmas Cards!

Here's a couple of more cute Christmas cards using some traditional Christmas colors. I used the new "Dashing" double-sided paper for both cards, which really added a lot, I think. And the best part is...they're both very simple to put together! If you'd like to make these two cards + others, contact me to sign up for the Christmas stamp-a-stack in October!
Santa "ho-ho" card: Holiday Tag Team, Headline Alphabet, "Dashing" designer series paper, Whisper White, Old Olive, & Real Red.
JOY card: Whimsical Alphabet Lower (retired), "Dashing" designer series paper, Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red, Circle punches, & dimensionals.

Christmas Cards...looking ahead

"City of David" set, VersaMark, Old Olive, Bravo Burgandy, Handsome Hunter, Hodgepodge Hardware, designer series paper, satin ribbon.

"In the Spotlight" hostess level 2 set, Warm Words, Snowflurries, Wintergreen double-sided paper, rhinestone brads, dimensionals, 5-petal flower punch.



"Block Party" set, In the Spotlight set, Wild Wasbi, Purely Pomegranite, Bayou Blue, double-stitched ribbon, circle punches & dimensionals.


After "wrapping up" the Christmas stamp camp this past weekend, I kind of got into the Christmas card-making spirit! I decided to get a few of my Christmas sets out and play around with some ideas. Here's what I came up with so far. I think these cards are pretty yet they were so simple to make! As some of you know, I'll be offering a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack sometime in October. I will have details on this event soon!

Another QUICK 6x6 Album-in-an-Evening!

I had a few spare minutes last night after the scrapbook class to play around with a little 6x6 album for myself. Actually, I'm thinking about giving this one to a little friend of Zeb's in Ohio. Her birthday is in September, so I'm really planning ahead here! The point is, though, this was soooo quick and easy! I used the same layouts as the ladies used for their albums (see posts below). However, instead of a Simply Scrappin' kit, I used designer series paper (Petals and Paisley) and die cuts from one of the Accents and Elements tins. These tins are full of self-adhesive die cuts, just like the Scrappin' kits, but on a smaller scale (there's not as many), and there's no paper included. Just add photos and another quick easy scrapbook is complete!

Plus, I found these cute albums at the dollar store! They're 6x6 in size and hold 20 pages in plastic page protectors. Many of the colors matched the Simply Scrappin' kits really well, so I included one with each kit purchase for the class. Contact me if you're interested in receiving one of these cute albums with your Simply Scrappin' kit purchase and schedule a class date with me!