Sunday, October 29, 2023

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Bag of Bones

 
It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!   Only two days to Halloween - and I just had to share this adorable Halloween card.  The Bag of Bones set is nothing but fun - so how about a bit of spooky fun!

Bag of Bones Bundle - #162219 $51.25

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Bag of Bones

All images © 1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!®


Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Bag of Bones Stamp Set (162216); Bag of Bones Bundle (162219)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Black (121045); Basic Gray (121044); Old Olive (100702); Crumb Cake (120953); Gray Granite (146983); Basic White (159276); Glow-In-The-Dark Specialty Paper (162221); Them Bones Designer Series Paper (162215)

·       Stamp Pads: Versamark Ink (102283); Old Olive (147090); Crumb Cake (147116); Misty Moonlight (153118); Cajun Craze (147085); Basic Gray (149165);

·       Tools: Bag of Bones Dies (162218); Deckled Circles (162286); Heat Tool (129053); Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189)

·       Miscellaneous: Glow-In-The-Dark Bats & Ghosts (162220); Stampin’ Emboss Powders – Basics (155554); Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971); Blending Brushes (153611); Stampin’ Write Markers Assortment – Neutrals (161697);  Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

·       Basic Gray Card Stock: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; 5 ¼” x 4”

·       Basic Black Card Stock: 5 ¼” x 4”; 4 ½” x 2”; 4 ½” x 4 ½” (to die cut deckled circle)

·       Old Olive Card Stock: 8 ½” x ½”

·       Crumb Cake Card Stock: 8 ½” x ½”

·       Basic White Card Stock: 5 ¼” x 4”; 4” x 4” (to die cut deckled circle)

·       Gray Granite Card Stock:  5” x 1 ½” (1)

·       Glow-In-The-Dark Specialty Paper: 6” x 1 ½”

·       Them Bones DSP: 4” x 3”  (enough to fussy cut 4 graves)

Instructions:

1.    Score and fold Basic Gray cardstock in half to form card base.

2.    Emboss Basic Gray 5 ¼” x 4” with Distressed Tile 3D folder.

3.    Die cut two fence pieces from the Basic Black cardstock.

4.    Using Blending Brushes, add ink to the die cut Basic White Deckled Circle to create a night time scene.  Old Olive and Crumb Cake for the ground, Cajun Craze for the middle, Misty Moonlight for the night sky. 

5.    Using the Embossing Buddy, brush it over the Glow in the Dark Specialty Paper to get off any extra static.  Stamp the bones using Versamark and add Black embossing powder.  Shake off or brush off any excess powder and heat it with the Heat Tool.  Die cut. 

6.    Add the fence pieces to the scene.  Fussy cut out 4 tombstones to add to either side of your gravesite.   Using the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Marker, run it around the edges of each tombstone so there is no white or border around them.

7.    Die cut the grass out of the Old Olive and Crumb Cake cardstock.  Using the Blending Brushes, add some additional shading to the grass to give it more color and depth.  Adhere the grass to the scene starting at the fence line and working your way down the circle.  You can turn over and cut of excess as needed.

8.    Tuck in your skeleton limbs coming out of the grave. Adhere the entire scene to the die cut Basic Black deckled circle.  You may have extra on the left side that you can trim once you add it to the Distressed Tiled embossed piece.  Adhere this all to the front of the card base.

9.    Stamp greeting of your choice on the Gray Granite cardstock using Basic Gray ink and trim out either with scissors or with a paper trimmer.  Add the greeting to the front.   

10. Add ghosts or bats as wanted.

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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 NC7XXCNU through October 31, 2023 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 October/November 2023

Merry & Bright #161951 $47.50*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for October 2023 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of September, 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.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.
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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Friday, October 27, 2023

SF-2023 October Blog Hop - Thankful for you!

 

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 Thankfulness.

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 So happy with how this card turned out - it uses the Country Side Inn 12 X 12" DSP and the wonderful Circle Sayings Bundle.

#161355 Circle Sayings Bundle $41.25*

 I just let the beauty of the DSP dictate the card.  Using Boho Blue as my base; a layer of Basic White embossed with the Countryside Blossoms embossing folder and a strip of that DSP -

The elements from the set fit so perfectly in the 2 3/8" Circle that it's impossible to mess up - and then just accent with a little of the Boho Blue Textured Ribbon.  

It's a thank you card I would be proud to send out.  Hope you liked it too!

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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 NC7XXCNU through October 31, 2023 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 October/November 2023

Merry & Bright #161951 $47.50*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for October 2023 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of September, 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.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.
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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Simple Sketch #8 Challenge - October 2023

Join me for some new FUN! Each month (hopefully) 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 10/24/2023 - 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!  The coloring on the sketch, is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!

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 10/31/2023, so they can be entered in my drawing on 11/1/2023. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 10/31/2023. 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 NC7XXCNU through October 31, 2023 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 October/November 2023

Merry & Bright #161951 $47.50*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for October 2023 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of September, 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.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.
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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Fruitful Blessings

 
It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!   Fall is certain here - this is a picture I took from my craft room window - just love it!

This beautiful fall card is just lovely - and evokes all those fall feelings! Enjoy!

Fruitful Blessings Bundle #162210 $51.25 USD*

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Fruitful Blessings

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Fruitful Blessings

·       Card Stock and Paper: Thick Basic White Card Stock (159229); Copper Clay Card Stock (161721); Basic White Card Stock (159276); Tartan Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (162332)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Fruitful Blessings Dies (162209); Nested Essential Dies (161597)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Blends: Old Olive (154892); Crumb Cake (154882); Bronze (154922); 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637); 2023-2025 In Color Dots (161620); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Thick Basic White Card Stock: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”

·       Basic White Card Stock: Scrap (label & stamped images)

·       Copper Clay Card Stock: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

·       DSP: 3 3/4” x 5”

·       Jute Trim: 24”

Instructions:

1.    Score & burnish fold @ 4 1/4”

2.    Layer Tartan Foil DSP on Pecan Pie Card Stock

3.    Separate Jute Trim into 3 strands, use 2 strands and wrap around the Tartan Foil DSP and Copper Clay Card Stock and tie a bow

4.    Die cut label from Nested Essential Dies

5.    Stamp Greeting onto label with Tuxedo Black Ink in the center and off to the right side as shown

6.    Stamp images on scrap basic white card stock and color with the Stampin’ Blends

7.    Die cut stamped images, adhere to label, adhere this to card front with dimensionals

8.    Embellish with In Color Dots

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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 NC7XXCNU through October 31, 2023 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 October/November 2023

Merry & Bright #161951 $47.50*

~*~*~*~*~*

Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for October 2023 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of September, 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.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.
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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!