Paper Crafting Blog Hop October 2024 - the Season of Fall!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for October 2024 - 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 - and every one of them is spotlighting projects that reflect the season where we each live!

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For my project I decided to play with the Autumn Leaves set and dies on page 74 of our annual catalog. I so love everything about fall - the crisp air, cooler temperatures, less bugs, but one of my very favorite things is the changing leaves color. So I thought I'd share a bit about my process - I stamped and cut out a bunch of leaves and then laid them on my embossed piece of Crumb Cake to find my layout. Here was my first try - I laid it out and took a picture so that I could recreate it.

But I really didn't love it - so I tried again - took another picture and then I could compare them on my phone.

I liked this one much better!  So I glued all the leaves down and pulled out my dauber to add Cajun Crave to the leaves, to make them a little more natural looking.

Then I pulled out my Rhinestone Jewels and my Cajun Craze blend to color some for my card -

I layered my leaf layer onto a layer of Cajun Craze and onto a card base of Very Vanilla.  Added a double linen thread bow and scattered the colored gems on the front of the card - and LOVE it!

Here's a close up of the details that just made me happy!!

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

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Now, please 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 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Citrus Blooms

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  How pretty is this card with it's beautiful contrasting colors of blue and yellow - sure to cheer anyone's day up.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Citrus Blooms

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Citrus Blooms (163286)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Lemon Lolly Card Stock or (CS) (161720); Night of Navy Card Stock (100867); Basic White Card Stock (159276); Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163284)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

·       Miscellaneous: Silver & White Sheer Ribbon (162149); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

 ·       Lemon Lolly Card Stock: 4 1/4” x 11”

·       Night of Navy Card Stock: (3) 1 5/8” x 3 7/8”

·       Basic White Card Stock: scraps (label)

·       DSP: (3) 1 1/2” x 3 3/4”, fussy cut lemon bunch image, 2 3/8” x 6” (envelope flap)

·       Ribbon: 8”

Instructions:

 1.    Score & burnish card base @ 5 1/2”

2.    Adhere designer paper to Night of Navy pieces, adhere to card front.  Start with the outer pieces first, then center piece

3.    Fussy cut a lemon bunch, adhere to card front with dimensionals

4.    Die cut label, stamp greeting, adhere with dimensionals

5.    Tie bow, adhere to lemon bunch with mini glue dot

6.    Embellish with Rhinestone Basic Jewels

7.    Adhere remaining designer paper to envelope flap, trim off excess

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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!

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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Splendid Autumn

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  I love the total simplicity and loveliness of this card - so my style.  The perfect card to send to ------well, just about anyone!  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Splendid Autumn

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Everyday Greetings (165084)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Crushed Curry (131199), Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper (164173)

·       Stamp Pads: Early Espresso (147114)

·       Tools: Nested Essentials Dies (161597)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 Measurements:

 ·       Early Espresso 8 ½ x 5 ½

·       Designer Series Paper 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

·       Early Espresso 5 x 3 ¾

·       Designer Paper 4 7/8 x 3 3/8

·       Crushed Curry  for diecutting

 Instructions:

 1.    Fold Early Espresso in ½ to create card base

2.    Add DSP to base

3.    Add smaller DSP (daisies) to smaller Early Espresso and add to card front aligning up the edge

4.    Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso Ink on Crushed Curry label and add to card with Dimensionals      

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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!

September Global Inspiration Team Fun!

 

Last month we had a really fun event in our 12 Days of Holiday group - so today I thought I would share my projects with you.  This group is an exclusive group with demonstrators around the world doing presentations for our customers and team members 6 times a year.  If you are a customer of mine or a team member - and would like an invitation to the group, let me know.

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So I chose to focus on projects made with products from our Quick & Easy Options section of the Sept.-Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog.  Pages 15 - 18. These products make your crafting quick and easy - here is what I made -

Mini Banner #1

Mini Banner #2

Assorted Gift Tags

2 page - 6x6" Scrapbook layout using the Gold Dipped Cards

These projects were so much fun to make and came together in a jif!  I loved creating with them - the sky is the limit!

Be sure to not overlook these gems in the catalog to make your holiday crafting tons of fun.

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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!