SF 2021 - Masculine Blog Hop

 

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for tons of wonderful inspiration as we celebrate the men in our lives with these masculine themed projects!

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So I created a gift set - card and basket of some favorite treats for the man in my life.

I started with one of these adorable little crates (you can purchase from the Dollar tree).  I've decorated many times for hostess gifts - but thought why not just a little crate.

Using the In Good Taste DSP I covered the ends and slates of the crate. Each crate I buy is slightly different, so I just measured each end and the slates and cut DSP to fit.  Then used Tombow to attach each piece.  I love the way the wood grain paper changed the look of the crate.

After it was all covered I filled it with treats that I know my hubby will love.  I still might grab a couple more things - but this will be a fun little Father's Day gift for him.  After he eats all the goodies he can use the crate to hold note papers on his desk.

Next I made a clean and simple card.  My husband is a no frills kind of guy.  The Tailored Tag, to me, is very masculine so it was perfect for this style of card.  Vanilla base, Pale Papaya layer for a little color and then punches of the In Good Taste DSP.  I really love this type of card, and you can fill up the layer with punches as much or as little as you like.

He'll just love this no frills card with just a little Happy Father's Day inside.  But this would be just as appropriate for a birthday, or even just an "I Love You" gesture.

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Once again, 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 amazing Posts.  

See you soon with more ideas!  

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May 2021 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. Maureen Rauchfuss - US - YOU ARE HERE!
2. Katja Ettig
3. Jean Beaulieu
4. Teri Pocock
5. Tiziana Milano - US
6. Steph Jandrow US
7. Kim Lamos

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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 - 7CPWUREQ*

*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

Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen

Maui Elite SU! Incentive Trip! Day 8

Hi all - if you want creative posts - I will try to get some in - but over the next 10 days I'm going to be posting about the awesome Stampin' Up! Maui Elite trip I was able to earn thanks to all my wonderful and supportive customers and team.  I did this for Greece two years ago, and still love those posts - so please - bear with me.

Day 8 - Saturday, May 22, 2021 -

Wow - what a beautiful day - I just love this view of the ocean and property from our lanai - the colors are just so very striking and this morning not a cloud in the sky.

Today there are no excursions, so it is breakfast buffet - in such a wonderful setting.  Right next to us there is a stream running through full of beautiful koi -

The breakfast was delicious - we have gone to very low carbs and higher protein so this was perfect - and neither of us could finish.  And of course unlimited Kona coffee -

Here's another picture of the stream -

Everyone just enjoying the food, beautiful weather and Maui Life - 

This afternoon Paul and I had our spa appointments that were given to us as part of the Maui Elite Achiever package.  Paul had an amazing massage - but per Doctor's orders, I did not a risk a massage - so I had a facial - and it was wonderful.  Cherish was my esthetician and she was so kind.  The bed I was on was so uncomfortable for me with my back issues, and she took a good extra 10 minutes with me to assure I was as comfortable as possible.  And let me tell you - for the entire 50 min facial I was so comfortable.  It was my first facial ever - and everyone tells me that has had others -  I will probably never have one as nice again.  As I was leaving I was give a little gift package of products to take  home - what a wonderful experience.

Then it was out to the luau - each table had another amazing floral arrangement -

You can see Paul and I were ready for a beautiful night under the stars - 

There was amazing entertainment all night - our table was a bit back - so hard to get pictures - but we could hear, see and enjoy it!

We were fortunate to sit with my upline, Jill Olsen's team - Jenn, Beth and Aubrey - so had to get a picture together before the night was over.  It was really great getting to know them better - what a great group of gals!

Then back to the room for our final Pillow Gift - This beautiful Maui Necklace -

Time for bed - here's my sunset picture tonight - 

See you tomorrow ~Maureen

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SPECIAL!!

Because I have had to cancel classes and now will be gone 10 days - my sales are pretty low this month - so I am offering an ALOHA special while I am gone to try to meet my monthly goal. Beginning today through midnight on May 24th place an order using my hostess code for $30 or more and when I get back I will mail (or get to you) a brand new full package of an embellishment – the value a minimum of $5 pre S&H and tax; order $55 or more and I’ll send you two current embellishments; order $75 or more and I will send you three – all different – my choice. This is a great way to get some fun items – jewels, pearls, ribbon, trinkets etc. to add to your stash and to help me out with my sales. Be sure to order by midnight on the 24th and to use my hostess code 7CPWUREQ at check out to qualify!

Aloha!
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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 7CPWUREQ 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

Maui Elite SU! Incentive Trip! Day 7

Hi all - if you want creative posts - I will try to get some in - but over the next 10 days I'm going to be posting about the awesome Stampin' Up! Maui Elite trip I was able to earn thanks to all my wonderful and supportive customers and team.  I did this for Greece two years ago, and still love those posts - so please - bear with me.

Day 7 - Friday, May 21, 2021 -

I'm going to start with what is most important again today - From this little baby they put in my arms 18 years - and she made me a Grandma - to this beauty who turns 18 today and graduated from High School yesterday.  I just can't believe how this time has flown by.  Paisley you mean the world to us - may God bless you richly as you make your mark on this world!! Love you always and forever!

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No pic of breakfast today - but it was a grab and go - as it is excursion day.  Picture of the grounds as we left on our bus on our way to the Maui Gold pineapple fields -

My buddy, Amy Combs, was on the same tour with us and it was great seeing her - 

We transferred to smaller buses and headed out to the fields to see the pineapples in all their different stages - and got to sample some right out there in the field -

Then a short tour of the packaging plant before we had an amazing lunch at this little country store -

We had actually eaten the meal before I thought to take a picture.  We were too busy chatting with new found friends on the trip.  So all I managed to capture was dessert - and it was luscious - chocolate upon chocolate upon more chocolate -

At the end they gave us each a pineapple to take home; and thoroughly explained what we need to do to plant the crown and grow some pineapples of our own.  So we're gonna try it!

After a trip back to the hotel it was time for us to take a nap, so we did :)  I over slept, so guess I missed spinning the wheel for a prize - but we did get a pillow gift  - some great prizes from the upcoming August mini catalog.  And a great surprise - our plane does not leave till nearly 11pm on Sunday - so SU extended our room for us; so that we have a place to be until the shuttle leaves the resort at 7pm.  It was so very kind of them - they think of everything!

Dinner was on us tonight - so we ordered in pizza and had it with wine on the Lanai - and just enjoyed a wonderful evening.

Signing off with another beautiful sunset - 

See you tomorrow ~Maureen

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SPECIAL!!

Because I have had to cancel classes and now will be gone 10 days - my sales are pretty low this month - so I am offering an ALOHA special while I am gone to try to meet my monthly goal. Beginning today through midnight on May 24th place an order using my hostess code for $30 or more and when I get back I will mail (or get to you) a brand new full package of an embellishment – the value a minimum of $5 pre S&H and tax; order $55 or more and I’ll send you two current embellishments; order $75 or more and I will send you three – all different – my choice. This is a great way to get some fun items – jewels, pearls, ribbon, trinkets etc. to add to your stash and to help me out with my sales. Be sure to order by midnight on the 24th and to use my hostess code 7CPWUREQ at check out to qualify!

Aloha!
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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 7CPWUREQ 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.   

 ~*~*~*~*~

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

Maui Elite SU! Incentive Trip! Day 6

Hi all - if you want creative posts - I will try to get some in - but over the next 10 days I'm going to be posting about the awesome Stampin' Up! Maui Elite trip I was able to earn thanks to all my wonderful and supportive customers and team.  I did this for Greece two years ago, and still love those posts - so please - bear with me.

Day 6 - Thursday, May 20, 2021

I need to start with what is most important today - this beauty, my granddaughter, Paisley - graduated from High School in Prescott Arizona today.  We weren't there to see her graduate, but will be celebrating with her when we get home.  So very proud of her and all she has accomplished!  Love you oodles!

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Today was a kick back day - and my back needed it.  I rested it a lot and iced it and it's still tight.  So hoping it will do well through my last few days.  For lunch Paul ran down to the taco truck for some tacos -

One steak - one carnitas - good but $8 and $9 is a bit much lol.  We learned last time and purchased some chips and salsa at Walmart when we had the rental to go with it.

The afternoon was laid back - took a walk around the property and spent time on the Lanai with coffee and my laptop catching up.

Then back to the room to find my newest Pillow gift - a box of these sweet till pineapple cookies and a reminder for our complimentary excursion tomorrow to the Maui Gold Pineapple processing plant.

So yesterday in our pillow gift you may have seen the card below - an invitation to dine with a member of the corporate team -

Getting ready for a nice evening - 

We grabbed picnic dinners and dined along the beach at a special table - just look how beautiful.

We ate with VP of Product and Design, Paula Critchlow and her husband Jay; as well as fellow demonstrators - Diane Dimich and Mary Cameron.  It was just a delightful evening - weather was perfect and we talked for hours before calling it a night.

We even had this fat and fun little guy try and join us for dinner - he knew a good thing when he saw it!

See you tomorrow ~Maureen

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SPECIAL!!

Because I have had to cancel classes and now will be gone 10 days - my sales are pretty low this month - so I am offering an ALOHA special while I am gone to try to meet my monthly goal. Beginning today through midnight on May 24th place an order using my hostess code for $30 or more and when I get back I will mail (or get to you) a brand new full package of an embellishment – the value a minimum of $5 pre S&H and tax; order $55 or more and I’ll send you two current embellishments; order $75 or more and I will send you three – all different – my choice. This is a great way to get some fun items – jewels, pearls, ribbon, trinkets etc. to add to your stash and to help me out with my sales. Be sure to order by midnight on the 24th and to use my hostess code 7CPWUREQ at check out to qualify!

Aloha!
 ~*~*~*~*~

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 7CPWUREQ 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.   

 ~*~*~*~*~

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