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!

 

Paper Crafting Blog Hop April 2022 - Flowers!

 

 Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for April 2022 - featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. We have a wide array of fun projects and design styles to share with you this month - all spotlighting - FLOWERS!

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For my project I made what I think is a beautiful card using the amazing flowers and sentiments from the Art Gallery set in the current annual catalog.

#158201 Art Gallery $22.00*

This is simply a lovely and elegant set - and works with just about any color combination; plus it contains a ton of lovely sentiments. I'm all about scripty fonts in my sentiments - but these are so crisp and clean and stamp perfectly. For my card I used Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral as my main colors.

For my card I added to the set using the coordinating Floral Gallery Dies, Painted Texture 3D embossing folder and a strip of the Waves of the Ocean DSP only available this month and only while supplies last!

#159982   Waves of the Ocean 12x12" DSP   $11.50*

Then I added a small strip of Calypso Coral Cardstock; a small Pale Papaya bow and a couple of the pinkish Polished Dots embellishments from the Jan-June mini.

Of course you can't forget to finish the inside of your card too! The smaller flower from the set is perfect!

I hope you got some inspiration from this card. Thank you so much for stopping by and I would love any 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

Shirley Merker

Sandra Roberts

Sue Boerner

Julia Mazur

Annette McMillan

Joy Nelson 

Maureen Rauchfuss - YOU ARE HERE!

Tracy Held

Terri Stewart

Julia Quinn

Krissi Hannahs

Nancy Reynolds

Traci Gardner

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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 JEG23MGT to get full benefits from me -

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  *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 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.

SF 2020-March All About Flowers and Moms Blog Hop

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for tons of wonderful inspiration!

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It's that time of year - Spring, Flowers, and before you know it Mother's Day!  So our group this month is helping you get ahead of the game with some wonderful cards and 3D items you can do now for Mom - or any special woman in your life.  I decided to work with the Timeless Tulips set from the current SU mini catalog.

 So, I'll be the first to admit I struggled with this set initially.  I LOVE tulips and thought what a great set - but my first several tries were less than awesome lol!  So a couple tips - 1) make sure your stamp pads are not too juicy, if they are you lose all that beautiful detail.  2)  Get the 2-tone look I did above by adding some darker ink with a sponge to your stamp after you have inked with the lighter color - I think these tips made all the difference on my projects today, and I love them!

Above are the light and dark colors I used for the leaves and the flowers, plus the great punch that comes in this bundle.

So for my card I just wanted to make a beautiful Mother's Day bouquet - so I stamped and punched and fussy cut a bunch of flowers and leaves.  After stamping the stems, I added the flowers and leaves to the card with glue dots at the bottom of each - this allowed the flowers to pop out a bit at the top and give the bouquet some great dimension.  You can see that more closely below.

 I added a bow made with the new ribbon combo from SU's Ornate Garden suite.  Then added some colored gems - I always keep a bunch of colored gems on hand - both the ones from SU; but also some clear ones that I have colored with blends like these.

This card is a bit of a fun fold with the front layers overlapping the inside of the card a bit, but not a completely full front.  Here's the inside sentiment and the coordinating envelope. 

 My 3D item is a cute little decorated Dollar store candle.  I just wrapped it with a couple layers of coordinating cardstock.  Then added a mini bouquet and gems to the front - as well as the Happy Mother's Day sentiment.

Here's another angle where you can see the sentiment better -

This is just a fun little card and candle gift that you would change up for most any occasions.  But I especially love it for Mother's Day.

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Once again, thank you for stopping by my blog.   I hope you enjoyed these projects and 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 amazing Posts with a "flowers and Mom" theme.  See you soon with more ideas!  ~Maureen

 

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April SF Hoppers - check them all out by clicking on their links for some more great ideas - and please leave comments if you can, to show appreciation for their work :)

1. Stephanie Jandrow
2. Jo Blackman
3. Jean Bolen Beaulieu
4. Teri Pocock
5. Tiziana Milano
6. Kim Quade
7. Heidi Collins
8. Katja Ettig  
9. Rachael Rife USA-

10. Maureen Rauchfuss USA - YOU ARE HERE

11. Kim Lamos

12. Barbara Welch

13. Anne Marie Hile

14. Melissa Thomas

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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 below to get full benefits from me.  And remember - it's Sale-a-bration - so a $50 purchase will earn you a free product from the SAB brochure.  Thank you! ~Maureen

Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$9.75

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

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$7.50

Mini Glue Dots

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$5.25

Snail Adhesive

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$7.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

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$7.50

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$8.75

Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$8.75

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English)

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$32.25

Stamping Sponges

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$4.00

Clear Faceted Gems

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$5.00

Cajun Craze Dark Stampin' Blends

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$4.50

Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

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$7.00

Hopping Around the World Blog Hop March - Flowers Theme!

Once again, so very happy to be hopping with this lovely group of stampers for the month of March as we share Everything Flowers for you.  I decided on sharing an adorable little treat pouch (bagalope below); along with the beautiful Flowering Foils DSP available during Stampin' Up's Sale-a-bration.  Easy, fast and oh so cute! This DSP is beautiful as it is - but the foil works as a resist element when you color it -

My favorite coloring tools - are our alcohol Blends - they go on so smoothly, and as the name suggests, they blend flawlessly. They are just perfect for coloring this DSP.

So for the bagalope - I used an envelope that opens on the end - but any envelope will work - while it is flat I scored in 3/4" on each side and the bottom through both layers of the envelope. Then slip your hand inside the envelope and push in the sides making a stand up bag - flatten the bottom and glue down the little flaps on each side - and voila - a cute little package to present a little gift.

For this one, I fussy cut the flowers out of the foil design paper and colored it with Stampin' Up! blends.  Then popped it up on the layers with the sentiment.  I also punched a couple holes in the top and threaded some ribbon through to hold it all shut.

 

Below is the notecard I designed to go with it.  Same basic layering - cut the flowers out and colored with blends and added them to the front of the card for this elegant look.  The foil gives it the bling it needs with no additional embellishments needed.  Add any sentiment you like to finish it off.  Flowers are just so universal - you can use for most anything.

 

Then I took an additional strip of the paper and colored it to match,  then adhered it to the back flap of my envelope - for a beautiful finish!  Would love to receive something this pretty in my mail box - how about you?

 

Here is a close up of the flowers I was coloring at the top of the blog.  I just think they are lovely and will be adding them to some additional projects soon.

Hope you enjoyed my project - now be sure to "hop" on through the rest of the blogs on the list to see all their great ideas.  Before moving on, be sure to leave a comment - they make my day!
A little bit crazy and always stampin' ~ Maureen

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1. Claudia Christensen (D)
2. Rebecca-Jo Unwin (Australia)
3. Rachel Macleod (UK)
4. Jennifer Downey (USA)
5. Mo Rootes (UK)
6. Sandra Herzog (AT)
7. Margriet Siekman (NL)
8. Melanie Igelbrink (D)
9. Maï Chapelain (France)
10. Susan Simpson (UK)
11. Maureen Rauchfuss (USA) - YOU ARE HERE
12. Sheila Turner (Canada)

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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 my current hostess code VHFDSRN3 before checking out to get full benefits from me as your demonstrator* -

Sale-a-bration is still going through March 31, 2020 - and you can get the Flowering Foils DSP above free with a $50 purchase (pre S&H and tax) - other choices are also available - you can see them all HERE.  And don't forget to enter my sketch challenge by Noon, March 29 for a chance to win!  Full details HERE.  Thank you! ~Maureen

*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.  Your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.