SF-2024 March Blog Hop - Monochromatic March!

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 Monochromatic Projects.

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I LOVE Monochromatic cards - so I wa so excited to see this as our category for the month of March.  I decided to use a set I just received, because I love it so much - and it works perfect for the wedding card I need. 

#162574 Lifetime of Love $25.00

How beautiful is that set - and it has amazing dies that coordinate, but I didn't use those today.  So here is my card - all monochromatic in hues of Moody Mauve.  I sponged some Moody Mauve ink behind the area where the flowers will be put to give a bit of shadowing there.

It uses the Forever Love Specialty Designer Series Paper both for the striped layer; and that beautiful flower.  Plus a piece of Moody Mauve 3/8" Textured Ribbon.  Just look at this DSP.

This paper is so beautiful - so I took the rose cluster, and using one of my Moody Mauve blends, I colored two of the roses to get some color contrast, and then fussy cut it to add to the card.  The gold just makes it look so elegant; and then for my bling I again used my blend to color some of our Rhinestone gems to keep the monchromatic theme.  You can see the difference here - 

Just love this card.

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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 NVHZJZYP through March 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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Bundle Bonus for March 2024

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Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for March 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of March 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!

Simple Sketch #7 Challenge - August 2023

 

Join me for some new FUN! Each month 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 8/22/2023 - 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 8/31/2023, so they can be entered in my drawing on 9/1/2023. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 8/31/2023. 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 JGF3GRPK through August 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 August 2023

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2023 – Price will

vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

 Order the above bundle in the month of August, 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!

Share It Sunday!! Free Tutorial - In the Moment

 

It's time to share another great tutorial - I just love this set.  How relaxing is this - a beautiful day, a window seat and a cup of coffee - it just looks so peaceful.  How fun to send to a friend to say you are in my thoughts.  Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

In the Moment

All images © 1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: In the Moment (157987)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Bermuda Bay (131197), Soft Suede (115318), Fluid 100 %” x 7” Watercolor Paper (149612), Simply Marbleous 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper “DSP” (158128 – free with a qualifying order January and February 2022)

·       Stamp Pads: Misty Moonlight (153118), Bumblebee (153116), Bermuda Bay (147096), Old Olive (147090), Soft Suede (147115), Stazon Ink in Jet Black (101406) and Saddle Brown (151508)

·       Tools: Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300)

·       Miscellaneous: Water Painters (151298), Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130); Linen Thread (104199), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Measurements:

·       Soft Suede card base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” and burnished with the Bone Folder; 4” x 5-1/4”, 2” x 3/8”

·       Bermuda Bay: 4” x 5-1/4”, 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”

·       Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4” x 5”

·       Watercolor Paper: 3” x 3”

·       Thread: 36”

Instructions:

1.    Stamp woman image onto Watercolor Paper with StazOn Jet Black. Using a Water Painter and ink that has pooled in the ink pad lid after you press the lid into it (then open), paint stamped image with Misty Moonlight, Bumblebee, Soft Suede, Old Olive, and Soft Suede. Set aside to dry.

2.    Adhere a Bermuda Bay piece of the DSP to the Bermuda Bay cardstock with Stampin’ Seal. When Watercolor Paper piece is dry, adhere to Bermuda Bay layer then, using Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, paint in steam coming off the mug.

3.    Wrap Linen Thread around DSP piece and tie bow on far left edge. Trim ends with Paper Snips.

4.    Stamp sentiment on Soft Suede.

5.    Adhere DSP piece to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals then do the same with the woman image piece.

6.    Adhere sentiment with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7.    Align three Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to left of sentiment.

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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

Paper Crafting Blog Hop - April 2021 - Thinking of You Girls!

   

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for April 2021 featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. Fellow demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia are participating. We have a wide array of fun projects and design styles to share with you this month - all spotlighting projects that represent - thinking of you girls!

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So, originally I was thinking something fun - a birthday card, a Mother's Day card, etc. But then I found out a friend of mine had lost her husband. I know he had been ill for quite some time, and since I saw the information, she had been on my mind - so plans changed - and now it is a sympathy card.

I really love the retiring Inspiring Iris set, and it just seemed perfect for this card. And the sentiment shown was also just perfect. I stamped the iris image in Memento; and the the iris's in Seaside Spray (also retiring); and Pear Pizzaz. Then added a little Crushed Curry marker to the center of the flower.

I also stamped the floral image one more time and colored and cut out the flowers to pop up on the middle image. The pearls used were colored with the light Seaside Spray Blend so they had a hint of color. Tied some coordinating ribbon on and I added a little glimmer from Wink of Stella to those two raised flowers. Then stamped the outline of the iris flowers inside the card and on the envelope to pull it all together.

Below are many of the products I used to complete this project. I am so sad for her loss, and not an easy card to make, but I think it turned out lovely and hope it brings her some comfort. It will go out in today's mail.

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I hope you enjoyed my post and would love it if you'd leave me a comment. Now click on through to the rest of those hopping this month to see all of their wonderful creations! ~Maureen

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Sandra Roberts

Joy Nelson

Terri Stewart

Maureen Rauchfuss - YOU ARE HERE!

Sandy Ward 

Julia Mazur

Krissi Hannahs

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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

Hopping Around the World Blog Hop September -Halloween Fun!

Once again, so very happy to be hopping with this lovely group of stampers for the month of September as we share some Halloween fun with you.  Be sure to hop on through the links at the end for some SPOOKY inspiration.

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For my card today - I chose to make a simple spinner card - this was a request by a member of one of my technique club members - so why not go Halloween! This bat was just calling out to me saying it wanted to "spin" lol!

I used Stampin' Up!'s linen thread, Memento Ink, Cajun Craze marker, the Hallows Night Magic set and coordinating dies from the bundle. And for the card above I cut the bats out of the coordinating Magic in the Night DSP - 

Simple Spinner Instructions - Start with an A2 card base and a DSP layer that is 5 ¼” x 4”.  Layer the DSP lightly on the front of the card base with a small amount of snail or seal (1/4” to hold temporarily).  Cut through both layers with a punch or die cut to make a window opening.  At the top of the opening on the card base front only, secure one end of the twine with strong adhesive.  Next punch/cut two symmetrical images (you can also layer images on a square or circle, etc.).  Adhere these back to back on the twine in the center of the opening, so that it will be able to spin freely.  Then secure the other end of the twine with strong adhesive to the bottom of the opening.  Layer your DSP layer on the front to cover the twine – it should line up perfectly.  Decorate card as desired.  Twist the image about 5 times before closing card – when you open it, image should spin freely.

Above is the same card - but for this one I stamped and die cut the bat images on Whisper White, rather than cutting from the DSP - kind of a positive and negative contrast in them.

And here's the card open -  you can see how the big bat freely would spin, and there is a strip of white with a creepy spider image where you can write your sentiment.  Of course, if you wanted to write more - you could always add another panel to the back of your card.  These and fun and easy to make and could be duplicated in any theme. Try one and let me know how it goes!

 

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Now be sure to "hop" on through the rest of the blogs on the list below to see all their great takes on this same sketch.  Before moving on, be sure to leave me a comment at the bottom of this post - they make my day!  
A little bit crazy and always stampin' ~ Maureen

1. Claudia Christensen (D) - https://www.claudiasecke.de/2020/09/hopping-around-world-happy-halloween.html
2. Rebecca-Jo Unwin (Australia) - https://rebecca-jounwin.blogspot.com/2020/09/hopping-around-world-blog-hop-september.html
3. Rachel Macleod (UK) - https://onthewingsofcraft.blogspot.com/2020/09/hopping-around-world-blog-hop-halloween.html
4. Mo Rootes (UK) - http://www.crafty-rootes.com/halloween-hopping-around-the-world-blog-hop/
5. Susan Simpson (UK) - https://craftyduckydoodah.blogspot.com/2020/09/flight-of-fancy-hopping-around-world.html
6. Maureen Rauchfuss (USA) - https://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/2020/09/hopping-around-world-blog-hop-september.html
7. Sheila Turner (Canada) - https://cardsalot.wordpress.com/ 
8. Pamela Poli (FR) - https://scrappam.fr/blog-hop-halloween/

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If you do not have a current demonstrator and would like an annual or mini catalog - be sure to let me know.  
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 EXQWMY9U before checking out to get full benefits from me as your demonstrator*   

 

*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.