March Christmas Card I SAB Style

I had to share today's first Christmas card from my Stamp Camp quick - before Sale-a-bration ends tomorrow.  I challenged myself and just had to create one Christmas card using SAB products and this is what I came up with.  It uses the Decorative Dots embossing folder - that I love, and I will be so sad when it is no longer available after tomorrow.  And then I was able to use the "You're Lovely" set for the flowers.  After coloring the images red; and stamping three more and punching them with the 6 pointed flower on the Boho Blossoms punch - we created this.

Here's a side view to show the dimension of the flowers and the banner.  I was really happy how this turned out.  Hope you like it too!!

Stop back soon to see the 2nd card design we made. ~Maureen

March Hostess Gift

So each month I share the Hostess gift for that month after my last hostess event of the month.  This Month here is what I made for my wonderful Hostesses.  Since July of last year through June of this year I am making card kids.  Gifts will change to something new for the new SU year in July.  Here's the packing.

 And a close up of one of the cards in the set.

 Here's the entire set hostesses got this month.

 And a close up view of the detail on the cards. 

I so love card sets in coordinating colors -what a great gift idea.  Hope you liked it too.  Wanna get one?  Just contact me to hostess a SU workshop/party/class of your own.  ~Maureen

Easter baskets

How adorable are these - little mini Easter baskets.  Had so much fun making these little guys.  I started with a 4 x 5.5" rectangle of Soft Suede cardstock and ran it through the SU Big Shot using the Square Lattice embossing folder - then cut off 1/2" for the handle leave a 4 x 5" piece for the basket.

With the long edge of the rectangle against the top of Simply Scored - I scored at 1,2,3 and 4" then turned the piece so the short side was at the top and scored at 1.5 x 2.5"  Fold on all score lines and cut the flaps that were scored at 1,2,3 and 4" up to the center section.  Then folded the outside one in first and connected, brought up the other flaps and connected.  Cut a circle to cover all the loose ends.  I had punched a small hold in the ends of the handle, then used the crop-a-dile to punch through all the layers of flaps and the folded circle and attached all with the gold brad.

Added a few flowers, some little leaves and some iridescent filler to make this adorable little basket all ready to fill with some yummy treats.

 

 Stinkin' cute!!  Now I have to make up a bunch of these little guys before Easter arrives.  ~Maureen

Easter Bonnet treat cup

A bit ago I saw a cute little bonnet made with our SU Treat Cups - of course when I wanted to find it again - I could not :(  But I think it was similar to this.  We made these at club last week and filled them with some of the Cadbury mini eggs - my fav!!!

You can see there are two layers of yellow cardstock.  The top one has the circle punched out for the treat cup, and the bottom one is in tact so it hold the candy in. 

After a little experimentation I realized the glue on the cup does not work to hold it, so I pried it apart and put in some extra glue dots, and that seems to work. 

Here is a top view - how adorable is that.  These would be so cute for a favor at Easter - or maybe a Spring Tea.  Thanks for stopping by!! ~Maureen

Rolled Marble Technique HAPPY card!

So here is the card we made with the Rolled Marble Technique.  Those colors and this technique just made me HAPPY so I thought this was the perfect sentiment.  Can't wait to send it off to someone special.

Below I'm showing you the horizontal view so you can see the dimension on this card.  We punched two of the flowers - curled petals and layered them.  Then we curved the banner and put a couple dimensionals stacked under the center of the banner to keep the curve.

Hope it makes  you HAPPY too! ~Maureen

March Technique - Rolled Marbles

This is such a fun technique and we did it at my March Technique Club meeting.  All you need is a container that closes shut, some re-inkers, some marbles and cardstock.  You can see the instructions below on the instruction card.  Shaking those marbles around is a great way to get out some stress and this would certainly be a fun craft to have the kiddos do.

We used Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.  I put four drops of the appropriate re-inker in each box and we made 11 cards - no problem - so a little goes a long way.  Afterward I ran the marbles and containers under water, dried them and they are good as new.   These containers are on the clearance rack dirt cheap while supplies last, you can check them out and order at www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net

Here is the way my piece of cardstock turned out.  Everyone's looked a little different, but equally as great.  I love techniques like this where each time you do it, the results are a little different.  Stop back soon to see what we made with this. ~Maureen

My Little T-baller

So just had to share this picture of my adorable grandson, Zavian.  His first day of T-ball was the same day as his sister, Makai's big baking birthday party.  So immediately after getting home from his game, we moved into party mode - and he got a little over looked.  But I love a man in uniform, and was able to take this quick picture - he is so cute and rockin' that uniform..

Gonna be fun watching him play this season!! Love you, Gramma

3/22/14 Update - got to watch him play this afternoon - he is the youngest on his team -but did great.  He hits the ball - but then forgets to run - so it's cute seeing the smile on his face when his coach says RUN and he gets it.

You are my Sunshine......

I just love this saying and the song .... I think I've sung it to each of my kids and my grandkids at least once ...So was soooo excited to see a stamp set with it.  I've seen cute cards all over the blogs and pinterest made with this set - so I had to come up with my twist on it. 

 I made the clouds with the top of our cupcake punch and I love the way the sun is popping out and pushing the clouds out of the way.  Hope you like it too!!   ~Maureen

Happy Birthday to my Prince

Today is my Grandson Prince's 9th Birthday - I can hardly believe it - that time has flown by.  Here is the card that I made - it is made with and oldie but goodie set "Bugs and Kisses" which is great for boy cards.  Inside a gift card that will magically turn into Legos when he goes shopping :)

Here is our this little guy 9 years ago - what a cutie!

And here is a more recent picture - still a cutie!! 

Prince we love you, and hope your day is great - sending virtual hugs and kisses  ~Gramma and Papa

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

To all my Irish Family and Friend's  -  Happy St. Patty's Day!!  I love this Irish Prayer - sounds like one my relatives would say :)  Corned beef and cabbage is in the crock pot with a can on Guinness - dinner will be yummy!!

Below is a picture of my Shamrock plant.  Heidi got me this beautiful Shamrock mug a couple years ago, but I chipped it.  So saved it for my plant and it looks great!

Since it's a non-stamping post - I thought I also share some beautiful flowers.  Last weekend my brother and his wife brought a bouquet for me, Jenee and Heidi - its a week later and they still look great!  Here is Jenee's bouquet -

 

 And here's mine -

Heidi took her's home but I'd guess it's just as lovely.  Thanks guys - I love having fresh flowers in the house.
Finally I had to end with an Irish blessing that says it all - at least for me :)

 Gotta go have a cup of that coffee!
  ~Maureen