May 2025 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

NEW FEATURE - a recap of my lives from the month of May 2025! Now you can find them all with their YouTube links in one place - Enjoy!

View at - 5/2/2025 Diamond-pull fun fold with Bee My Valentine set and Cute as a Bee DSP

View at -  5/6/2025 New Annual Catalog and a Masculine card with Textured Notes!

View at - 5/9/2025 Simple “Z” fold with Gallery Blooms Bundle

View at - 5/14/2025 Thankful Garden and Everyday Arches bundles

View at - 5/20/2025 Elegant card with Beautiful Motifs bundle

View at - 5/23/2025 Sketch challenge #26 with Celebratory Sips DSP

View at - 5/27/2025 Simple Techniques for a Vintage feel with Gallery Blooms

View at - 5/30/2025 Gatefold card with Impressions Abloom

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Mountain Majesties - May 2025

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 May 2025 Mountain Majesties 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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May: Mountain Majesties

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So excited for this kit, as I NEVER have enough male cards - and this kit is definately filling that void.  Here are the two alternatives I came up with this month.  Hope you like them.

Just to let you know - just like last month, these bases are so great that I had to cut them all in half to double the cards I can make -  that means I'll get 18 cards.  So here is what I created with just one base - cutting the front to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and backside down to 4" x 5 1/4".

My first card is layered onto a base of Basic Basic White - but covers the entire front of it.  I took the punch out piece from below on the left, and cut it down a bit, then cut the remaining into three vertical strips.

I then layered those three pieces onto Basic Black and cut around them - and popped them back up over the card base front with dimensions.  I also used the punched out sentiment - placed it onto one of the white labels, and cut that down and flagged it on the bottom edge. These are masculine cards for sure - and they are so great - so I skipped any additional embellishments.  Love the way it looks.

The envelopes in this kit are very cool also, and I can't guarantee I won't be cutting a few of them apart to use on more cards.

Then I layered the other piece of the cardbase onto a Basic White base and allowed the white edge to show.  For this card I popped up the Trees piece on dimensionals.  Then stamped the flock of birds above the mountains and the Happy Birthday on a flagged label piece.

My fun on this card was using Lost Lagoon and Misty Moonlight pads and the blending brush to add some similar wavy images to the inside of the card and the envelope.  I just used a piece of cardstock that I cut a bit wavy. 

I just love the way both of these turned out and am looking forward to finishing the rest of the kit.  

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

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!

 

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Notes & Totes

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your Memorial day weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Another fun take on the new Notes & Totes bundle.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Notes and Totes

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Set: Notes and Totes (165239)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Petal Pink (146985); Balmy Blue (146982); Crumb Cake (120953); Pecan Pie (161717); Calypso Coral (122925); Basic Black (121045); Woven Textures 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (165560)

·       Stamp Pads: Crumb Cake (147116)

·       Tools: Notes and Totes Dies (165240); Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder (164695); Stampin’ Blends Markers- Pecan Pie (161674); Adhesive Sheets (152334); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

 ·       Petal Pink CS: 8½” x 5½”, scored at 4¼”; 3½” x 1½”

·       Balmy Blue CS: 4” x 5¼”

·       Crumb Cake CS: 2½” x 5¼”

·       Calypso Coral CS: 1” x 4¼”

·       Basic Black CS: 3½” x 1”

·       Pecan Pie CS: 3½” x 1½”

·       Woven Textures 12 X 12 DSP: 3½” x 5”

 Instructions:

 1.    Crease Petal Pink CS for card base. Emboss the Balmy Blue CS with the Soft Waves 3D Embossing folder and adhere to the cardfront.

2.    Stamp the sand with Crumb Cake ink onto the Crumb Cake CS, then tear the top. Adhere to the bottom of the Balmy Blue CS.

3.    Die cut the tote from the Woven Texures DSP, the strap and edging from the Pecan Pie CS, the shell and bottle from the Petal Pink CS, the starfish and sunglasses from the Calypso Coral CS (adding adhesive sheet to the back of the cardstock first) and the sunglass shades from the Basic Black CS.

4.    Fold the tote along the creased lines and add Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends to the creases lightly and to the straps and edging to make them appear leathery.  

5.    Adhere the tote to the cardfront by adding adhesive to the flaps and add a few dimensionals behind the middle of the tote. Adhere the straight straps first (make sure they match the width of the handle strap before adhering).

6.    Assemble the sunglasses and add Wink of Stella Glitter Brush then adhere to the tote. Adhere the bottle and shells. 

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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 - May 2025 - New 2025-27 In-colors!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for May 2025!  So glad you are here! This month we are focusing on our new AMAZING 2025-27 In-colors!  It has been so much fun playing with new products and the in-colors.  Just wish there were more hours in my day to play.

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 very favorite new bundles in the latest Online Exclusives release - Textured Notes!   It is organic and wonderful - I loved pairing it with new the In-colors - Secret Sea and Cloud Cover, and then adding Crumb Cake and DSP from the Country Lace packet.  Final touch is adding three of the beautiful Cloud Cover In-color Flat Pearls and a Linen Thread bow.

I really love how it came together.  I needed a birthday card so I pulled a sentiment from the Spring Corners set for inside -

and, I can't have a naked envelope - so here is how I finished this one - 

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 Hope you liked this fun idea!

Now, be sure to follow this hop through, and see what other creative ideas this group of talented women came up with.   

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Blog Hop Index

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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.    

   

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!

2025 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Shares!

 2025 Annual Catalog Paper Share

Option 1) Share of ¼ pkg of the five new DSP’s in the Annual catalog – all cut to 6”x6” size for shipping.  Beautiful Gallery, Boho Vibes, Kintsugi Inspiration Specialty, Florals in Bloom and Turtle-y Cute. 

Cost: $21 plus $8 shipping if needed – for a total of $29.

 

May 2025 Online Exclusives Paper Share

Option 2) Share of ¼ pkg of the six new DSP’s in Online Exclusives – all cut to 6”x6” size for shipping.  Botanical Textures, Celebratory Sips, Floral Impressions, Lovely Garden, On the Go and Woven Textures.  Cost: $23 plus $8 shipping if needed for a total of $31.

I Want it All Option) Order both options above 1 and 2 and receive a Bonus of a ¼ package of the coming Online Exclusives Flower Garden Foils Free.

Total is $44 plus $10 priority shipping if needed for a total of $54.

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Email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com to sign up.  You can pay by Venmo Friends;

or you can send me a check.  I will try to ship to you by May 20^th.

 

Please Remember:  Paper Share will remain open until 5/31/2025.  I will start ordering papers as soon as the go live on 5/6/2025.  Shares will be sent to you as soon as possible once I receive my order, cut and package for you. Please do not pay until I have confirmed availability by email, as I am limiting this share.  At time of sign up, indicate how you plan to pay.

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!

My 11​th Annual In-Color Club offering! Don't miss out!

 

My 11​th Annual In-Color Club offering! Don't miss out!

 2025-2027 In Color Club Details* (May-September 2024)

Secret Sea – Darling Duckling – Cloud Cover – Timid Tiger – Strawberry Slush

The NEW In-colors are ready to join your craft room!

(NEW: For full package of cardstock add $14.00 to whichever option you choose)

Option 1

​​​Each month’s packet contents – 4 sheets of CS, 1 ink pad, 1 ink refill, 1 Stampin’ Write marker, 8 - 6”X6” DSP pieces, Approximately 2 yds of 3/8” Faux Linen ribbon (1/5 of a spool), 30 In Color Flat Pearls, and some BONUSES each month: a hand stamped card from me featuring​ ​your In-Color color of the month plus 4 note cards and envelopes.  Colors each month will be assigned randomly - but, at end of five months you will have all five colors.   

(see the add-on option information for Blends Combo pack below)  

*This club is separate from any other Clubs or orders you put in with me.

Cost: $33.00 (plus $10.00 priority shipping every month if I am shipping to you – total $43.00)

 

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Option 2

Blends Combo Pack Add-on– if you would like to also receive the coordinating Blends Alcohol Markers for your colors you will be charged an additional $13.00 per month to cover the cost of the blends (total $46.00 per month) plus the $10.00 priority shipping - total $56.00.  You must indicate blends add-on at the time of your signing up and will receive for all five months.  If you are doing the Blends Add-on, you will receive an added Bonus of a spool of Linen Thread for FREE in your last order!

I will bill you at the beginning of each month​ (first billing May 6)​ by email.  You can pay by Venmo Friends; or you can send me a check each month.  As long as payment is received on time, your kit will be mailed around the 20​^th of each month.  You will have all the coordinating products for your color of the month – so you’ll be able to start creating with it right away. 

At the end of FIVE months you’ll have it ALL! NOTE: Your last month you will be charged $9.00 less due to the unavailability of the Cloud Cover Ink Pad.  The month you receive Cloud Cover as your color it will include an un-inked ink spot instead in you kit.

Note to join email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com -- I will continue to take sign-ups for this club till my spots are taken or through May 31, 2025; whichever comes first.

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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.    

  

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Notes & Totes!

 

Happy Sunday - hope your day is going perfectly. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  I am loving this fault line technique.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Notes & Totes

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Note & Totes (165239)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Cloud Cover Card Stock (165621); Lost Lagoon Card Stock (133679); Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper (166632); Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper (164851)

·       Stamp Pads: Lost Lagoon Ink (161678); Versamark Ink (102283)

·       Tools: Notes & Totes Dies (165240); Soft Waves 3D Folder (164695)

·       Miscellaneous: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Cloud Cover Card Stock: 4 ¼”” x 9”, 4 ¼” x 5 7/16”

·       Lost Lagoon Card Stock: 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”

·       DSP: 4 ¼” x 3”

·       Glimmer Paper: 2” x 3”

 Instructions:

 1.      Score the 9" x 4 ¼" piece of Cloud Cover cardstock at 5 ½" to create your card base.

2.      Place the Everyday Happiness DSP on the smaller (front) flap of your card base. Tear it diagonally from the upper right to the lower left, starting and ending about ¼" into the DSP.

3.      Remove the pieces and gently roll all four torn edges outward to distress them slightly.

4.      Layer the DSP underneath the coordinating torn edge, leaving approximately ¼" of the DSP showing. Adhere carefully with liquid glue.

5.      Emboss the 4 ¼" piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock using the Soft Wave 3D embossing folder.

6.      Adhere the embossed Lost Lagoon piece beneath both torn edges, making sure the back panel lines up with the front of the card.

7.      Cover the back of the card front with the 4 ¼" x 5 7/16" piece of Cloud Cover cardstock for a clean finish.

8.      Stamp your greeting on the front using Lost Lagoon ink. Stamp the sun and dots with Versamark ink.

9.      Die cut a shell and starfish from glimmer paper. Adhere them to the front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and liquid glue as needed.

10.  Stamp the inside of the card and the envelope to match the front design.

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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.    

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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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for May 2025 – 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!