Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Artful Amaryllis

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Isn't this beautiful!! Using a much overlooked bundle from the current mini catalog - and it's all on sale now on the Last Chance List!  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Artful Amaryllis

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up! ^®

 

Supplies:

·       Stamps: Artful Amaryllis (164242)

•       Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Cherry Cobbler (119685); Old Olive (100702): Basic Black (121045)

•       Stamp Pads: Versa Mark (102283); Cherry Cobbler (147083)

•       Tools: Artful Amaryllis Dies (164081); Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049); Nested Essential Dies (161597)

•       Miscellaneous: Paper Trimmer (152392); Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin Seal + (149699); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); (161672); Basics WOW Embossing Powder (165679); Heat Tool (129053); Iridescent Foil Gems (162842); Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends Combo Pack (154883); Stampin Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

•       Cherry Cobbler: 5 ½ x 8 ½”

Instructions:

1.    Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock 5 ½” x 8 ½” and score at 4 ¼”.

2.    Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 4” x 5 ¼” and emboss with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and then adhere to card base.

3.    Cut a piece of Basic Black Card Stock 2 ¾” x 5 ¼” and adhere to embossed piece on card base with Stampin Dimensionals.

4.    Cut a piece of Basic White card stock 2 5/8” x 5 1/8” and using the die emboss flowerets on the Basic White piece as shown or as you wish randomly. Then adhere to Basic Black piece.

5.    Die cut Amaryllis flowers out of Cherry Cobbler then using the dauber daub some Cherry Cobbler ink on the petals.

6.    Die cut flower centers out of Basic White card stock and put a dot of yellow in the center with Daffodil Delight Stampin Blend marker the die cut stems out of Old Olive Card Stock.

7.    Put the flowers together and adhere as shown using glue dots and Stampin Dimensionals.

8.    Emboss the sentiment in white on Basic Black card stock. Die cut out with the Nested Essentials die and then adhere with dimensionals.

9.    Add embellishments.

10.  Enjoy!

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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 63CFQSF2 through December 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 December 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!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Filled With Joy - November 2024

 

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 vintage Christmas stockings and more!!  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!

 Here is the unboxing video - so you can see all that is included and how the kit can come together.

VIDEO

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November: Filled with Joy
Info on Kit Contents:

Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags!
• Makes 8 projects: 8 stockings with 8 gift tags
• Precut paper pieces
• Safety pins and specialty gold foil
• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla

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This is just such a fun kit - I love the vintage feel of everything in the kit - brings me right back to my childhood (that was a long time ago - lol).

My first project uses the stocking.  I decided not to use the precut images for mine, and instead decorated a fun tag with products outside the kit - I used the tag from the Merriest Trees dies - as I needed something long enough for names.

I then use different elements from the Textured Florals dies for the elements as I added as well as circle punched from a regular office punch.  Tied on Pool Party PomPom ribbon tied with some Real Red/White Bakers Twine.  I love how these looked filled with some treats and there are 8 in the pack - one for each of my 8 grandkids!

To make the name I used our Mini Alphabet dies.  I run a bunch of them through in different colors and this is how I store them - in a small container from the Dollar Store.

I do really love all the vintage elements that came in the kit, so since I didn't use on my stocking - I decided to use on Christmas cards.  This one is a base of Shaded Spruce with an embossed layer (using the Forever Plaid 3D EF) in Moody Mauve and the elements die cut in Shaded Spruce.  Then added some of the tags and ornament elements.  Final touch were some of my Neutrals sequins.  How fun and retro is this.  

I love how everything turned out, and will used every element of this 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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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 XPXQGRQG through November 30, 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 November 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!

Backstage Las Vegas Leadership Conference

So last month I spent several days in Las Vegas at our Stampin' Up! Leadership conference and had an amazing time.  I just wanted to share a bit of it here - both for you and for me!  First are the gifts I made for several friends and my Global Inspiration Team gals - it's this cute little box - 

Filled with a Tennessee staple - lol -

I included this information - 

Moon Pies and Fireflies – two great parts of life in Tennessee.

Moon Pies originated in Tennessee back in the early nineteen hundreds and were supposed to have been made for the coal miners there to make their time underground a little more bearable.  In the 1950’s Moon Pies paired with RC Cola as an affordable and filling snack and each year there is a RC Cola and Moon Pie festival held in June in tiny Bell Buckle, TN – that smiling visitors from all over the world attend.

On a warm summer night in the state of Tennessee, fireflies – also known as lightning bugs – are a common sight.  These insects light up the sky in rural and suburban areas for a few seconds at a time with their tiny yellow-green abdomens. For me they are a nostalgic memory of my childhood in Wisconsin – I just love them.  They are magical and awe inspiring.

Enjoy ~Maureen Rauchfuss, the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Las Vegas Backstage – 8/2023

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The event was held at the Red Rock Resort and Casino - which was an amazing place.  Here's the view from our room.  

Great food -

Great Coffee

Great Friends - 

Some wonderful training - 

Lots of fun gifts - 

And they topped it all off with a final night experience of the Cirque du Soleil - Beatles LOVE show - 

It was all amazing - I had a wonderful time from start to finish - and can't wait till the next time.  Thank you Stampin' Up!  for everything you do for us!

Share It Sunday!! Cutest Halloween Stamp Set Free tutorial!

It's Sunday and I have another great tutorial to share with you today! October is half over - gotta get those Halloween cards done!!!  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a fun and easy card to make and get out!  Enjoy the cuteness!!

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Cutest Halloween

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Cutest Halloween (156480) or discounted as a bundle with the Halloween Punch (156483)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White CS (156276); Basic Black CS (121045); Sahara Sand CS (121043); Cute Halloween DSP (156479)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)

·       Tools: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690) or discounted as a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set (156483); Halloween Punch (156482)

·       Miscellaneous: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897); Linen Thread (104199) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813) this is used to adhere unless otherwise noted; Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots™ (103683)

Measurements:

 ·       Basic White CS: 5 ½” x 8 1/2”, 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1/2” x 3 3/4” for sentiment

·       Basic Black CS: 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1 7/8” x 5 1/4”; 4” x 5 1/4”

·       Sahara Sand CS: 2 1/2” x 3 5/8”

·       Cute Halloween DSP: 1 5/8” x 5” Striped; 3 3/4” x 5” Boo; 1/2” x 3” scraps of Orange stripe; Gray stripe and Boo (banners); Pumpkins to punch from DSP

·       Linen Twine: 2 – 6 1/2” pieces tied together for a double bow

·       Stapler

 Instructions: Please refer to picture for placement.

1.    This is a Z-Fold card - Score large piece of Basic White at 2 1/8” and at 4 1/4”.  Fold in half at the 4 1/4” score line – then fold back the left on the 2 1/8” score line to form your Z.

2.    Cut the largest Scallop Rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies out of the

3 1/4” x 4 1/4” pieces of Basic White (for inside card) and Basic Black.

3.    Punch three pumpkins out of the DSP using the Halloween Punch; and flag the right end of all three strips of DSP and the strip of Basic White on the right end.  Then stamp the sentiment from Cutest Halloween on the Basic White strip using the Tuxedo Black Memento pad.

4.    Color several Rhinestone Basic Jewels with the Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – using the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend.

5.    To assemble adhere the striped white and black DSP to the strip of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the first panel (that is folded back to the left) on the card base.  Next, adhere the Boo piece of DSP to the rectangle of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the inside of the card base.  Then stamp an inside sentiment if you wish on the scalloped piece of white and adhere centered this on the inside of your card on the Boo layer.

6.    Adhere the Sarah Sand CS rectangle to the center of the scalloped black piece of cardstock.  Then putting adhesive on the left back of this only – adhere it to the first panel so that it lines up perfectly with the Basic White scalloped layer of CS on card inside.  This will keep the are you write in from being seen when card is closed.

7.    Line up and layer your DSP strips and the sentiment strip and staple together close to the left side.  Stick your double bow of Linen Thread with a Mini Glue Dot™ right on the staple, then adhere this cluster to the card front making sure banners do not go over edge of card.

8.    Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, add the top two pumpkins directly to the card as shown.  Then use a dimensional to adhere the bottom pumpkin.

9.    Add your colored Rhinestone Basic Gems as desired to the Sahara Sand Layer.

Share It Sunday!! Nature's Harvest Stamp Set Free tutorial!

Okay all - it's Sunday and I have a beautiful tutorial to share with you today! I am happy to say Fall is in the air here in Prescott - sunny days, cool nights - loving it!!!  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a perfect card to make this time of year - it just shouts FALL!!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet!

Nature's Harvest

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Nature’s Harvest (156495) or discounted as a bundle with the Harvest Dies (156813)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Crushed Curry (131199) Cajun Craze (119684); Very Vanilla (101650); Linen 12” x 12” Specialty Paper (155681); Gold 12” x 12” Shimmer Vellum (156471); Cork 12” x 12” Specialty Paper

·       Stamp Pads: Saddle Brown StazOn Ink Pad (151508); Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

·       Tools: Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156406); Harvest Dies (156504) or discounted as a bundle with Nature’s Harvest stamp set (156813); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs in Old Olive (154892), Cajun Craze (154879), Daffodil Delight (154883); Gold 3/8” Shimmer Ribbon (156470); Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements:

·       Very Vanilla: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” and burnished with the Bone Folder; 4” x 5-1/4”, 3-1/2” x 5” (x2)

·       Linen Paper: 3-1/2” x 5”, ¾” x 4-1/4”

·       Cajun Craze: 2” x 6”, 2-3/4” x 4-1/2”

·       Gold Shimmer Vellum: 2” x 6”, 2-1/4” x 5”

·       Crushed Curry: 1” x 2-1/4”

·       Cork: ¾” x 4-1/4”

·       Ribbon: 6”

Instructions:

1.    Emboss Very Vanilla panel with Timber 3D Embossing Folder then adhere to card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue

2.    Stamp flowers twice with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Very Vanilla then stamp with Saddle Brown StazOn ink onto Linen Paper.

3.    Color in flowers with Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. Die cut all three flowers.

4.    Die cut branch and tall flower with Cajun Craze and tall flower and round flowers with Gold Shimmer Paper.

1.    Die cut long banner out of Cork and Linen Papers. With a narrow strip of Multipurpose Liquid Glue overlap them slightly to adhere.

2.    Stamp sentiment onto Crushed Curry with Saddle Brown StazOn. Die cut with small banner. Adhere to Cork and Linen piece with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

3.    Arrange the Gold Shimmer Vellum and Cajun Craze die cut pieces onto card front. When positioned, carefully dot beneath each image with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

4.    Remove adhesive backing from Linen Paper flower piece and adhere to card front.

5.    Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere two groups of flowers on top.

6.    Align ribbon on a diagonal and adhere on each end in such a way as to create a mound or hump.

7.    Lay sentiment piece across ribbon and attach with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Sprinkle three Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels onto card front.

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Would love to hear what you think - please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you were inspired.  

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 - C4KG6QKP*

*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.   Each month I choose 3 winners from all the orders placed through me to receive a special surprise from me - this month it could be YOU!

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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