Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - August 2026 - Kindred Greetings

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!!!  I am so excited to be a part of this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is all about the August 2026 "Kindred Greetings" kit!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

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Such a beautiful set of cards this month - in soft beautiful colors and sofe beautiful sentiments. I decided to go with an alternate fold this month - I took one of the bases and scored it in a different way.  I scored in from each end along the long side at 1 3/4" and 3" - then scored lines every 1/4" in the center section to camouflage the center score line that was there on the base. I wanted the foliage to fit most of the lengthe of the card front, so snipped it in half and hid that under the sentiment.

I added the sprinkles from the kit stamp set with Crumb Cake, stamped the sentiment with the Gray Granite spot in the kit; and added a bow with the included twine.  The card is fold back on each side of the scored front, and then forward on the outer scores, and it stands up beautifully.

Finally, I stamped an extra piece of white cardstock to coordinate and include with the card since this design makes it difficult to write a note, but it's beauty is worth it.  Also, added a couple of the sprigs to the envelope and I love that look!

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Don't forget about the Add-On dies for this quarter's kits as they are wonderful -

168664  DETAILED FLORA DIES (ENGLISH) $13.00

Available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last!

Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about paper-crafting, Stampin' Up! and/or our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  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!

ICS Blog Hop - April 2025 - Last Chance List

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for April 2025!  So glad you are here! This month we are focusing on products on the LAST CHANCE list - that's right - these products are only available while supplies last!  This is a great category with many wonderful items - and a lot of them greatly discounted - so be sure to check it out.  You can find it by going to your demonstrator's website, clicking on specials and then Last Chance.

Now check out my project - then hop on through all the other blogs!

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So, this month I am featuring one of my all time favorite masculine sets, that will be going away - Legendary ride!  Looks like the set is gone - but these dies can definately stand on their own.

And this Metal Plate embossing folder is perfect to use with them.

I have loved this set since it first came out - maybe because my hubby worked for Harley-Davidson for years.  He is celebrating a milestone birthday this week, and I wanted to celebrate him in a special way.  What do you think of this card?

I love the way the dies allow you to build all the pieces of the motorcycle - it's just so fun to put together.  I used the metal plate embossing folder on DSP from Nature's Sweetness, to give it a little more depth and character.  Here is the inside of the card -

And of course, we can't forget the envelope.

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 Hope you liked these fun ideas!

Now, be sure to follow the hop through and see what other creative ideas this team came up with.   

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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 KKJCQRJB through April 10, 2025 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for April 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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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!

ICS Blog Hop - October 2024 - Giftables!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for October 2024!  So glad you are here!  Fall is definitely my favorite time of year and October my favorite month.  One reason is it kicks off an amazing Holiday Season.  Halloween - Thanksgiving - Christmas!

This season is all about thinking of others and gift-giving; so our theme this month is giftables!!  

You might be hopping on over here from Malia's site - with some great inspiration!

Thank you for joining us!!

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So I chose to share one of my favorite gifts to give - a notebook holder.  I don't know about you - but I love all things paper and have a huge collection of notebooks - probably way to many.  But I love to make them pretty for gifts.

This one is one of my favorites to make - it holds a 5" x 8" notebook with a pocket on the left to hold notes, lists, coupons, etc.

I started with a 12" x 12" piece of Basic Black - scored it at 3" one way, turn 90 degrees and scored at 5 7/8" and 6 1/8".  Cut on those last two score lines from the bottom, up to the 3" horizontal line and then cut out that little strip, so that it folds up better. Next fold up those two 3" sections from the bottom and adhere with a strong adhesive on the two outside sides - I used SU! Tear and Tape.  Then decorate as desired.  I did the front, the two fold up pockets, and added a strip of the DSP to the very top of the notebook for good measure.

This is where you can use your creativity and show your style.  For mine I used the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper; Shaded Spruce Ribbon; Rhinestone Basic Gems; the Sketched Butterflies Bundle; Wink of Stella and the Labeled with Love punch.  I love this little trick for getting some color behind your label.

Punch once with Basic White and stamp your sentiment - then punch again with Crushed Curry - cut this piece in half horizontally and adhere the pieces to the top and bottom back of the sentiment piece.  Allow a bit of the Crushed Curry label to show - this will make your sentiment layer pop!

Hope you liked this idea, and will try it!

Now be sure to follow the hop through and see what other creative ideas this team came up with.  See you next month when we're back for the November hop!

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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 DPUEDHMK through October 31, 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for October 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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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!

National Coffee Day Blog Hop 2024

 

Hi Everyone - welcome to our National Coffee Day 2024 - Blog Hop!  This is a hop that is near and dear to my heart - because any of you who know me know I have a coffee addiction.  So, let's celebrate that addiction together.  Be sure to scroll down through the entire post for information on how you can win a fun prize in my giveaway. 

So, I'm excited to share some fun "coffee" themed creations with you - my first uses Stampin' Up!'s super fun "More than Autumn" stamp/die bundle.

Item #164076 More than Autumn bundle $47.50

It has fast become a favorite - and I can't wait to continue to find more cute ways to use it.  For this card I chose to blend some Cajun Craze ink onto a layer of Crushed Curry cardstock, and scatter the spice and pumpkin words for a cute background.

Next I stamped the adorable to go cup in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored using our Stampin' Up! blends - 

Then put it all together with a Cajun Craze CS layer on a Basic White base; popped up the coffee cup; added some hearts and gems; and finished with a double bow of linen thread - a card after my own heart lol!

I also finished the inside of the card - making it ready to send out to some fabulous person in my life.

 

And if you know me - I disdain naked envelopes - so had to finish that off too - 

Made a second card but with the addition of the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder and the Autumn Leaves dies.  Mixing this all up made this beautiful card.  NOTE: if you like those background leaves, be sure to check out my giveaway below.

This embossing folder is beautiful, and I embossed just a portion of the inside to tie it together.

The final touch was embossing the flap on the envelope - just love this look - hope you like it too!

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GIVEAWAY WINNER!!

Kathy Schweinfurth

Hi Kathy - you are my WINNER!!  Please email me your mailing address at crazystampinglady@gmail.com and I will ship your embossing folder to you!!

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The Contest below is now closed!

Leave a comment on this post to be eligible to win a "Leaf Fall 3D" Stampin' Up! Embossing Folder.  Commenting for the prize will close on October 3rd, and I will edit this post on the 4th with the winner's name.  So be sure to check back!

There are many companies involved in this hop bringing you wonderful caffienated inspiration.  We hope you enjoy the hop - thanks so much for stopping by.

Be sure to check out all the links below -

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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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 CQRDKADK through September 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for September 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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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!

ICS Blog Hop - August 2024 - Happy Anniversary!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for August 2024!  So glad you are here!  This is my very first month hopping with this group - and I'm excited about sharing.

Our theme for August is Happy Anniversary - because it is the 10th Anniversary of this Blog Hop!  Guess the 10th anniversary is as good of time as any to join right?  You might be hopping on over here from Elizabeth's site - wasn't her post great!

Enjoy all the inspiration!!

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So for my card I decided to combine two of my favorite floral "love" sets - Lifetime of Love and Layers of Beauty.

#162574 Lifetime of Love $25.00*

#163514 Layers of Beauty $20.00*

These two sets went together beautifully to create this lovely Happy Anniversary card as I really wanted the "Happy Anniversary" that was in Layers of Beauty; and the smaller spray of roses that came in Lifetime of Love - 

I used Unbounded Beauty DSP, Glimmer Specialty Paper and both Lifetime of Love and Stylish Shapes dies to bring it all together.  A little trick for my bling - was to use a regular office hole punch and punch out 5 dots of the glimmer paper and add them scattered on the front of the card.

The sentiment from Lifetime of Love finished the inside of my card - 

 And of course I couldn't forget my envelope - 

I hope you were inspired - now be sure to follow the hop through by using the next button below and see what other creative ideas this team came up with.  Next up is Terri Takashige - just click the icon below to get there - 

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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 KFG43ABS through August 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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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: Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024.  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!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Painted Petals July 2024

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!  I am so excited to have joined this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This is such a great month to start - as the kit is nothing short of AMAZING!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

Here is the unboxing video - so you can see all that is included and how the kit can come together.

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So - this kit was so beautiful on it's own - that really no alternatives were needed - but I decided to bring in my favorite new InColor, Summer Splash.  I used the Daisy diecut piece from the kit and added it to a card front with a strip of the Summer Splash Glimmer paper 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" that was popped up on dimensionals.  I like the way it shows off a different color scheme from the original kit.

I added a strip of Unbounded Beauty DSP - 1/2" x 5 1/2" on each side leaving white showing between each section.  Then finished it off with a sentiment from the kit on a 7/8" x 2 3/8" strip.  A final little bit of bling was added with 3 of the orange tinted sequins from the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins pack.

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Then (because I couldn't stop playing) I also took the adorable stamp set in the kit and made this set of 3x3" notes, perfect to add to any small gift you are giving - the colors of blends I used for coloring are Cajun Craze, Highland Heather and Poppy Parade. The add-on dies from this quarter's add-on die option, cut the flower out and made it quick and easy for these to come together.  I popped those flowers up on a stamped layer using dimensionals, and added a bit of twine colored with the same blends and tied in a bow - and voila!

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment, as we'd love to hear what you think.

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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.

Here is this quarter's add-on die set that can be purchased by anyone with an active Paper Pumpkin subscription.

#164991  Every Celebration Dies  $12.00

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 WPZBEEZQ through July 31, 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 July 2024

#164139 Changing Leaves bundle $54.00

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

Order the above bundle in the month of July 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!