Friday, March 18, 2016

Card Set: Have a Cuppa with a Friend


Hello!

Today I have a fabulous set of notecards to share with you, all packaged up nicely in their own coordinating folder.

The original design for this set came from fellow Demonstrator Caroline Wright.
You can see her original set, using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set here.



I know it's odd that I created a set of cards, that feature drinking Hot Chocolate, now that Spring is here :)  But, my family in New England is looking at a possible 15" of SNOW this weekend so... maybe it's not so odd :)


I just love the Cups & Kettles Framelits Dies!  I actually bought it for the little fork, knife, and spoon :)  They were too cute to pass up :)  But now that I have the set, I just love the whole thing!

My note cards are inspired by cards by fellow Demonstrator, Patty Bennett. 

I hope you have enjoyed my little set.
Stay tuned because I'm going to be showing off another set I recently created, this time using the Garden in Bloom stamp set.  


I'm going to be offering one of these Note Card sets as a Class To Go soon.  
You won't want to miss it!

You can purchase all of the supplies to create this project in my Online Store.  
I've listed them below.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  

Happy Stamping! 
Mary













supplies used: 

Stamp Sets: Feel Goods, Balloon Celebration, A Nice Cuppa*
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Crumb Cake
Embellishments: Teal Lace Doilies, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, 1/4" Whisper White Cotton Ribbon, Ticket Punch (Clearance Rack), Cupcake Builder Punch, Love Blossoms DSP Stack
Tools/etc: Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies*, Big Shot Machine, Magnetic Platform, Simply Scored (score board),Stamp and Pierce Mat, Personal Trimmer, Paper  Snips, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Fast Fuse, Dimensionals (retired DSP)
*Bundle and Save 15% when you purchase the Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies with the A Nice Cuppa stamp set together using item #141074

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Birthday Blossoms Card Class To Go Retiring Soon!


My August/September 2015
Card Class to Go:
Watercolor Birthday Blossoms
will be retiring soon!

Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey 
will be retiring with the 2014-2016 In-Color Collection 
on May 31st, 2016!

This class includes:
the Birthday Blossoms stamp set 
(clear mount)** 

(please contact me if you prefer wood 
as additional charges will apply )



and all of the materials you will need
to create 4 completely different cards
plus their envelopes.

You will need to supply: 
your own choice of adhesive,
inks (listed below), Aqua Painters or Blender Pens, 
and the Pansy Punch or Paper Snips.


If you would like me to include 
any of these items in your kit,
I am happy to do that for you!
Just let me know.
 I will inform you of the additional charges.


You will be provided links to video tutorials
which will take you step-by-step 
through the process of stamping and assembling
your card projects.

The cost of this class is $36.95
and includes ALL shipping & mailing charges.

Option 1:
Order via email with payment by personal check
or money orders. 
Contact me for mailing information.

Option 2:
Place an order of $60 or more
in my Online Store ,
including the Birthday Blossoms stamp set**,
and receive the Class Kit
 ( materials only.  stamp set not included. )
sent to you for FREE*
Use Hostess Code YK4QYPRH

I have posted the supplies I have used
for this class kit 
below with direct links to my Online Store.

*Contact me if you would like your class kit 
mailed to an address that is different from
the address you have your order shipped to.

**if you already own the Birthday Blossoms stamp set,
you may substitute another clear mount stamp set 
of equal value ($19.00). 
I am very excited to be offering 
this Card Class to Go!
I know you will be just as excited 
to receive it!

Contact Me today 
to order your own 
Watercolor Birthday Blossoms Class to Go!

-Mary

Project Supply List:
Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Card: Picture Perfect Botanicals For You

Hello!
As you know, I just Love! the Botanicals For You stamp set from this year's Sale-a-bration!

I can't believe this fabulous stamp set was FREE just for placing a $50 order!

It's simply that amazing!
I hope Stampin' Up! comes out with more stamp sets with these beautiful, large greetings!


I originally created this card for a color challenge... and then never got around to posting it.

Oh well, I can post it now :) 

I paired the Botanicals For You set with the Occasions Catalog stamp set Picture Perfect.  Love those roses!

I hope you have enjoyed my card!
You can purchase all of the supplies I used in my Online Store.  
I've listed them below.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  

Happy Stamping! 
Mary














supplies used: 
(Finished card size: 4.25"x5.5")
Stamp Sets: Botanicals for You*, Picture Perfect
Card Stock: Whisper White, Thick Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry
Tools/etc: Gold Sequin TrimLots of Labels Framelits, Big Shot Machine, Magnetic Platform, Stamp and Pierce Mat, Personal Trimmer, Paper  Snips, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Fast Fuse, Dimensionals (retired DSP)

*earn the Botanicals For You stamp set for FREE (in your choice of clear or wood mount) when you place a $50 order in my Online Store.  Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st so don't miss it!


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Monday, March 14, 2016

Card: Elegant Rose Garden

Hello!

I have two cards to share with you today!

The first one (with the Basic Black card base) is a CASE from Pinterest (Pinterest is addicting, isn't it?!).  



As you know, I just LOVE Black and White/Vanilla Cards.  I chose Very Vanilla for these cards as I wanted a more subdued contrast.


For the card with the Basic Black card base, you use your Rose Garden Thinlit Die to cut the Basic Black top layer.  You will pop out all of the "petal pieces", leaving just the outline.  For the Vanilla Card, use the "outline" as a template and glue the "petal pieces" down onto a Very Vanilla layer, removing the outline/template after.
  
Brushing on some Wink of Stella (Clear) to the blooms adds that dramatic touch of elegance!  

Apply it directly to the Basic Black petals on the V.V. card and onto/into the Vanilla petals on the Basic Black card. 

I love both of these cards!  
They are both unique - and, you don't waste a single bit of your card stock :)

I hope you have enjoyed my cards!
You can purchase all of the supplies I used in my Online Store.  
I've listed them below.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  

Happy Stamping! 
Mary

supplies used: 
(Finished card size: 4.25"x5.5")
Stamp Sets: Rose Wonder*
Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink: Memento Black or Archival Black
Tools/etc: Wink of Stella (Clear), Gold Metallic Thread, Rose Garden Thinlits Dies*, Big Shot Machine, Magnetic Platform, Stamp and Pierce Mat, Personal Trimmer, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Fast Fuse, Dimensionals 
*Bundle and Save 15%: When you purchase the Rose Wonder Bundle  #140619

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Card: Regal Botanical Gardens


Hello!

Today's card highlights the fabulous Botanical Gardens Collection from the 2016 Occasions Catalog.

I love this vine die edge die!  It is so striking in my combination of Early Espresso and Mint Macaron!

I pulled my colors from the coordinating Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper!  Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, and Mint Macaron.  

Although Basic Black is the background for the DSP, I chose to tone it down by using Early Espresso.  It actually coordinates beautifully!  

I hope you have enjoyed my card!
You can purchase all of the supplies I used in my Online Store.  I've listed them below.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!  

Happy Stamping! 
Mary










supplies used: 
(Finished card size: 4.25"x5.5")
Stamp Sets: Botanical Blooms
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron
Ink: Mossy Meadow
Tools/etc: Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper, Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, Big Shot Machine, Magnetic Platform, Stamp and Pierce Mat, Personal Trimmer,  Botanical Garden Jewels,  Rhinestone Basic Jewels,  Early Espresso 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Glue Dots, Fast Fuse, Dimensionals  

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on your first month's orders!  
Contact Me for details! 



*Earn my current full-color Tutorial FREE with $50 purchase.