SF-2023 March Blog Hop - Monochromatic March!

 

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for tons of wonderful inspiration as we create wonderful monochromatic projects to share with you!!

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I love monochromatic cards - to me they always have a certain elegance to them.  For my card I decided to go with tans as my color scheme.  I used the Online Exclusive bundle Irresistible Blooms for my project -

Irresistible Blooms #161150 $54.00

I love the elegance of this set - and it seemed perfect with this color scheme.

I started with  standard A2 Base of Basic White, and a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Sahara Sand, which I tore diagonally - that gave me two pieces to use on two different cards.

I then used Soft Suede for my ink color to stamp random patterns on both the front of the card base and on the torn piece - and then sponged a little of the ink along the torn edge and around the layer for the sentiment. I stamped and cut out three of the smaller flowers from the set for my cluster - popping one up on dimensionals and coloring the centers with Wink of Stella.   I also stamped the sentiment and popping that up.  Here is a close up of some of that detail -

As you can see in the picture above - I used two pieces of our White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon - coloring one with an Ivory blend - and then tied a double bow that I added with a glue dot.  The final touch was I colored three of our Heart Pearls with the Ivory blend and added them to the front of the card.  Love how it all came together.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog.   Maybe you got some inspiration for creating something wonderful of your own.  I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and stop back soon.  Don't forget to click through on each name below to see even more awesome ideas. 

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code CH4BP66B through March 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of March 2023 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Simple Sketch #3 Challenge - March 2023

 

Join me for some new FUN! Each month this year I will be doing a new sketch challenge around the last week of the month.

A Monthly Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch! Use it as your inspiration - your card should contain all the layers, but you can take some liberty with them. Add any embellishments you wish.

MEASUREMENTS:

Base A2 – 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” (vertical, but you can do horizontal if you like)

Layer 1 – 4” x 5 ¼”

The rest is up to you - just try and have similar layers!  The coloring is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!

Post the card(s) you make in the comments of my Facebook Business page HERE, Scroll down till you find the March 2023 Sketch challenge post, so they can be entered in my drawing on 4/1/2023. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 3/31/2023. Each unique card pic is an entry - and I will give away a fun embellishment. Have fun with this - can't wait to see what you make!

I hope you play along - have fun with it - take some creative license - just use the sketch as your inspiration!!

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code CH4BP66B through March 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of March 2023 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Sending Smiles and Cottage Rose!

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial! Today I'm focusing on two sets from the Annual catalog, that I have recently shared on my Facebook Lives on Facebook.com/crazystampinglady.  They go together perfectly to make a lovely card.  Plus don't forget Cottage Rose is my Bundle of the month - full details at bottom of this post.   Hope you like it!  Enjoy!

#158707 Sending Smiles Bundle $49.50

and

#159048 Cottage Rose Bundle $53.00

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Sending Smiles/Cottage Rose

All images © 1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Sending Smiles (158701); Cottage Rose (159040);

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White (159231); Early Espresso (119686); Mossy Meadow (133676); Crumb Cake (120953)

·       Stamp Pads: Old Olive (100702); Soft Suede (147115); Early Espresso (147114),

·       Tools: Cottage Flowers Dies (159047); Sending Dies (159271); Fabulous Frames dies (159163); Bone Folder (102300); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (159082); Tear and Tape Adhesive (154031); Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo 154892; Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends (155519); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo (154884); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo (154892); Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Blends Combo ; Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo (154890)

 Measurements:

 ·       Mossy Meadow: 8 ½ X 5 ½ scored at 4 1/4 and burnished with the Bone Folder,

·       ¼ sheet crumb cake for frame

·       3 X 5 piece of Early Espresso cardstock & 3 X 5 piece of double-sided adhesive foam

·       ½ sheet of Basic White

·       3 X 5 sheet of Petal Pink for sentiment backer

 Instructions:

 1.    Die cut the largest Fabulous Frames die in both Basic White and Crumb Cake.

2.    Stamp the large Cottage Rose image in Soft Suede on Basic White and die cut.  Color with Stampin’ Blends.

3.    Stamp the leaf pattern in Old Olive on the center frame.

4.    Stamp sentiment strip in Early Espresso and die cut with longer die strip. Die cut “Sending” sentiment in Early Espresso and double-sided adhesive foam.  Die cut the “Sending” sentiment backer in petal pink.

5.    Attach the Foam “Sending” to the petal pink backer. Carefully attach the “Sending” sentiment to the front of the adhesive foam.

6.    Adhere Crumb Cake frame with tear strips. Adhere stamped basic white rectangle inside the frame.  Adhere Cottage Rose image to the top right of the card as shown with tear tape. 

7.    Adhere “Sending” sentiment with tear strips as shown.

8.    Adhere sentiment message over the “g” with mini stampin’ dimensionals.

9.    Place Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots on the card front.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code CH4BP66B through March 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of March 2023 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Paper Crafting Blog Hop March 2023 - Animals with Punches!

 

 Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for March 2023 - featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. We have a wide array of projects and design styles to share with you this month - all about animals and punches!

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So Easter is right around the corner - and on of my very favorite punches is the Easter Bunny punch. Unfortunately it is out of stock and expected back around May 15 - which is too late for Easter. But you could make some adorable cards year round with it - just change it up a bit - add a different sentiment, etc., so I decided to go with it.

Such a simple, adorable card - all of the DSP is from the Regency Park collection - the backs are very neutral and springlike - even the grass is from there. I cut vertical strips along the top of the grass strip and tucked the little bunnies in between them - then put a dimensional behind the heads of each of the bunnies to pop them a bit. The blue layer behind is the beautiful textured 12x12" shimmer paper-really adds a subtle shimmer. Here is how I finished off the inside -

And the envelope was done simply with the sentiment stamped in varied generations -

I hope you got some inspiration from this card.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

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Now click on through to the rest of those hopping with me this month to see all of their wonderful creations and inspirations! ~Maureen

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code CH4BP66B through March 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of March 2023 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Celebrating You!

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial! Today I'm focusing on a set from the Annual catalog, that is all sentiments - Celebrating You.  Once I got it, it fast became a favorite and a go to - paired here with a simple and easily reproduceable layout - it make a lovely card.  Hope you like it!  Enjoy!

#158028 Celebrating You $24.00

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Celebrating You

All images © 1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Celebrating You (158028)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White (159276), Just Jade (153079), Soft Seafoam (146988), Sunshine & Rainbows (158126)

·       Stamp Pads: Just Jade (153115)

·       Tools: Heat Punch Pack (151292), Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders (155434), Scallop Contour dies (155560)

·       Miscellaneous: Flowers for Every Season ribbon (153620), Polished Dots (158134) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

 Measurements:

 ·       Just Jade - 5 ½” x 8 ½”

·       Just Jade - 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Basic White - 1 ¼” x 4”

·       Hearts designer paper - 1” x 4”

·       Just Jade ribbon - 12”

 Instructions:

 1.    Cut a 5 ½” x 8 ½” Just Jade card base. Fold in half.

2.    Cut a 4” x 5 ¼” Just Jade panel.

3.    Emboss the top of the panel using the Dotty Hearts embossing folder.

4.    Cut a 1 ¼” x 4” Basic White scallop border and adhere to the bottom of the panel – approx.. 1” from the bottom.

5.    Cut a 1” x 4” piece of Soft Seafoam hearts designer paper and adhere above the scallop border.

6.    Tie a 12” piece of Just Jade ribbon around the seam of the designer paper and scallop border and tie in a knot. Trim.

7.    Adhere the panel to the card front.

8.    Punch a scallop heart from a 3” x 3” Basic White scrap.

9.    Stamp the sentiment onto the center of a 3” x 3” Soft Seafoam scrap using Just Jade ink.

10. Punch the sentiment using the heart punch.

11. Adhere the sentiment to the scallop heart using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

12. Adhere the heart to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

13. Adhere the Polished Dots to the scallop border.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code CH4BP66B through March 31, 2023 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

~*~*~*~*~

Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of March 2023 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

 ~*~*~*~*~

If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!