SF-2024 April Blog Hop - All About the Flowers!

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for great inspiration as we create some great projects focusing on All About the Flowers.

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Flowers! Can you ever have too many flowers??  I say not - so this is a super fun hop for me.  I just had to pull out and play with an under-used floral set of mine - Translucent Florals.

#162253 Translucent Florals Bundle $54.00*

Such a great bundle - but note, it is only available with the bundle discount above through the end of April - so scoop yours up now!

So, I wanted to do something bright and beautiful and decided on yellows and oranges for my colors - and I love how it turned out - 

And what do you think of that amazing background embossing folder?  It is coming in the new Annual catalog May 1 - and is called Dotted Circles 3D - and it is awesome!!

For this card I stamped the little whispy leaves in the background on the Basic White layer before embossing.  Then used glue dots and dimensionals to add my flowers and leaves.  But wait, here is another favorite element of mine on this card - 

Look at those adorable little white flowers - they are cut from the dies in this bundle, and I added a little pearl to the center of each - my pearls were colored with my Pumpkin Pie dark blend.  I really just love how they look on this card.  What do you think?  This card was super fun to make and I really love everything about it.  Flowers? Flowers?  Nope, you can never have too many flowers.

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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 FQW7FTBQ through April 30, 2024 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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Bundle Bonus for April 2024

#163461 Latte Love bundle $46.75

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Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for April 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of April 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like 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.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

 

Simple Sketch #13 Challenge - April 2024

 

Join me for some FUN! Each month (almost) 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.

You might recognize this from my FB Live video 4/23/2024 - here is the card I created -

 Just use the sketch and have fun.  The rest is up to you - just try and have similar layers!  Feel free to even change the size of the card or the orientation.  The coloring on the sketch, is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!  Here's the sketch with the measurements I used - 

Post the card(s) you make in the comments of my Facebook Business page HERE, find the pinned Sketch challenge post at the top of my page and be sure to post by 4/30/2024, so they can be entered in my drawing on 5/1/2024. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 4/30/2024. Each unique card pic is an entry - and I will give away a fun prize. 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 FQW7FTBQ through April 30, 2024 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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Bundle Bonus for April 2024

#163461 Latte Love bundle $46.75

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Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for April 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of April 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like 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.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Sending Love

 

 It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Had to get in another cute idea for gifting money using this adorable set.  Nothing but cuteness going on here.  I hope you like it as much as I do!  If you do, be sure to order before 5/1/2024 as that's when the bundle special price goes away.

#162880 Sending Love Bundle $54.00

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Sending Love

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Sending Love (162873); or as a discounted bundle with Sending Love dies (162880)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White CS (159276); Coastal Cabana CS (131297); Real Red CS (102482); Crumb Cake CS (120953); Granny Apple Green CS (146990)

·       Stamp Pads: Smoky Slate Ink (147113); Real Red Ink (147084)

·       Tools: Sending Love Dies (182879); Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173); Cloud Punch (157749)

·       Miscellaneous: Classic Matte Dots (158146); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Coastal Cabana CS: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, 4” x 2 ½”

·       Basic White CS: 5 ½” x 4”, scraps

·       Real Red CS: Scraps

·       Granny Apple Green CS: 4” x 1”, scraps

 Instructions:

1.    Fold Coastal Cabana card base in half.

2.    Die cut Deckled Rectangle (2^nd largest die).

3.    Punch 2 clouds from Basic White CS scrap, and adhere to white Deckled Rectangle panel, using Dimensionals

4.    Trim top left cloud so it matches Deckled Rectangle die.

5.    Die cut 2 grass pieces out of Granny Apple Green CS.

6.    Die cut bottom of grass strip using Deckled Rectangle, so the bottom and side edges match the Basic White Deckled Rectangle.

7.    Adhere smaller grass pieces to white panel.

8.    Die cut mailbox post using Crumb Cake CS, and adhere to white panel, using Dimensionals, as shown.

9.    Adhere the Granny Apple Green grass strip to card white panel, using Dimensionals.

10. Fold mailbox piece on score line, and adhere the bottom part closed, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (make a SMALL LINE of glue, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, on bottom edge only).

11. Stamp “MAIL” on mailbox, using Smoky Slate Ink.

12. Adhere mailbox to card front, on top of wood piece, using Dimensionals.

13. Adhere red flag to mailbox, using a trimmed Dimensional.

14. Adhere small gray Classic Matte Dot to circle part on flag.

15. Stamp postmark sign, using Smoky Slate Ink, (stamp off once to make it lighter in color) and Real Red Inks.

16. Adhere white panel to 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 FQW7FTBQ through April 30, 2024 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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Bundle Bonus for April 2024

#163461 Latte Love bundle $46.75

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Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for April 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of April 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like 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.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Painted Lavender

 It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  So you all know I love the Painted Lavender set, but today's card is definitly a favorite - clean, simple, beautiful.  I  hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

PAINTED LAVENDER

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Painted Lavender (162594); Garden Meadow (162741)

·       Paper: Thick Basic White C/S (159229); Highland Heather C/S (146986); Basic White (159276);

·       Stamp Pads: Highland Heather (147103); Gorgeous Grape (141099);

·       Miscellaneous: Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136): Silver & White ½” Sheer Ribbon (162149); Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755);

 Measurements:

·       Thick Basic White : 8 ½” x 5 ½”

·       Highland Heather : 4 x 5 ¼”

·       Basic White 3 ¾”x 5”

  Instructions:

1.    Fold cardstock base in half on score line. And burnish.

2.    Ink up the large Lavender image with the Highland Heather Ink.

3.    Starting in the center and working outward. As shown in the image.

4.    To finish off the Wisteria, stamp a couple of upside-down Lavender in Gorgeous Grape.

5.    Adhere the stamp image onto the Highland Heather using Multipurpose Glue. Wrap with the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon and finish with a bow.

6.    Place Dimensionals onto the back of the stamped piece. Then add to card base.

7.    Finish the card by adding the Brushed Brass Butterfilies. 

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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 FQW7FTBQ through April 30, 2024 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.  

~*~*~*~*~

Bundle Bonus for April 2024

#163461 Latte Love bundle $46.75

~*~*~*~*~*

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for April 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of April 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

 ~*~*~*~*~

If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like 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.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!