Still fighting with computer and more Birthday cards :)

So - I've been trying to post for a couple days - and hopefully this time will work.  Computer has been crashing  -  did another check disc and clean up yesterday - so seems a little better. The card below was made by my friend Amy - she used the Swirly Bird set - if you do not have this set - it is a must have!!!  So pretty and versatile - amazing cards every time.

And this beauty below was made by my downline Harriett.  Speaking of must haves - Jar of Love is also an amazing set - and every card I see makes me want it more.  It's on my next order - really!!!

Hopefully things will keep working and I'll post again soon!  ~Maureen
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Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00

Everyday Jars Framelits Dies

$33.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set

$25.00

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

$27.00

Posting Again - the woe of computers ----

So it's been nearly two weeks since I posted - not by choice - but by necessity.  I am not sure why, but my computer has been giving us tons of trouble the past couple weeks.  Mainly - just crashing in the middle of whatever we are doing - by mostly - just crashing every time I tried to blog.  We've done so clean-up on it, and so tonight - so far, so good.  Since it's been awhile - I'll be playing a little catch-up.  Thought I'd start by sharing my birthday and some amazing hand-made cards with you all.

So here I am starting my birthday celebration with breakfast at Denny's and my first ever picture with a pancake.  So much fun - and got the day off to a great start!!

The beautiful card above was made with the Swirly Bird set and dies by my downline Betty!  I love it.  I have seen tons of cards made with this set - but this color combo is a new one for me. 

This next card was made by my Sister-in-law and friend, Elaine.  She used a base from a recent Paper Pumpkin kit that was very masculine, but turned it around and made this lovely feminine card out of it.  So pretty.  Stop back during the next week to see more card ideas from my talented friends, that I received for my birthday!!  See you soon - if my computer holds out :)  ~Maureen

Stampin' Up! BONUS DAYS have started!!

For every $50 you spend between July 7 and July 31, 2016 you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016. This is a great opportunity for you to get items from your wish list, whether you buy them now or with your coupons in August. This is the first time we have offered this type of promotion, and it’s a deal everyone will want in on!  Starting tomorrow be sure to place your order through my website: www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net - click on SHOP NOW and before you check out be sure to use the HOSTESS CODE - GX99KM2P

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Foxy - cuteness!

I am in LOVE with this new set "Foxy Friends" from Stampin Up!  It comes alone, or in a bundle with the Fox Builder Punch.  Either way - you can make some adorable projects with it.  Here's a card I submitted for a color challenge with my upline.  It uses a couple of our brand new in-colors, Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo.  Also, the sentiment is from the Oh Happy Day Card Kit!

There is so much more to this set - besides the fox you can make raccoons, deer, skunks and more.  Plus the little mushrooms, garland, tree stump and hearts.  Pretty "stinkin" cute!  We're making this card at my cards class Tuesday too - hope they like it!  ~Maureen
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Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00

Foxy Friends Photopolymer Bundle

$40.50

Fox Builder Punch

$18.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

$7.00

2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

$15.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$5.00

Oh Happy Day Card Kit

$35.00

Family Fun - and a cute Gift!!

The last 8 days have been crazy busy!  My daughter and her for kiddos were here visiting - which meant we had both daughters and all seven kids in the house!   Talk about chaos - but fun, wonderful, crazy chaos!  So finally there is a little calm (although we have a friend arriving tomorrow evening with her three young kids) - so I thought I'd better post - quick!  We celebrated Father's day when they were all here - took Papa out for a nice breakfast with the crew.  Here's the card Jenee's kids made for him using last month's Paper Pumpkin kit -

Here's the card that Heidi made for him - 

 

And she added this bottle of peanuts - isn't that the cutest thing -

 

 Father's day was nice- and the girls included gift cards for Home Depot - so he can go and get the BBQ grill he wants for the back yard.  Can't wait to get that and start grilling out!

 

 Hope you enjoyed these projects!  See you soon! ~Maureen

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$20.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$59.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$114.00

One Year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

$215.00

 

Happy Father's Day! and 40 years! married

Happy Father's day to my amazing husband - he has been there for all of through good times and bad.  An amazing father -

Jenee - Paul - Heidi

 And an amazing grandfather to his seven grand kids -

Heidi - Paisley - Makai - Paul - Prince - Jenee - Zamarah - Zavian and Kyan

And here's our crew last November - It includes Heidi's husband, Aaron, who is also a terrific father to four of my grandchildren!  So happy he's our son-in-law!

Both our Dad's are gone and in heaven - but we miss them tremendously!  They were loving and caring - and always there for us - hope they know how much we love them.

And on another note - today is our 40th wedding anniversary!  Honey - I have loved you forever and always will.  Thanks for being such a terrific guy and taking this journey by my side.  Here's to 40 more!!

me and my forever sweetie

 Love you, Maureen

Lots and Lots to sell - - means great deals!

So - I'm going to start selling a BUNCH and I mean BUNCH of retired craft items - due to the fact I need to close up my craft room (actually move it to a much smaller space).  My mother-in-law will be moving in with us soon (she'll be 96 in July) and we are re-doing that area for her.  This is the best decision for all involved, and I'm happy to be able to be here for her.  I'll be selling everything very reasonably and combining shipping costs for you where ever I can.  My plan is to post items in a file at the top of my BLOG called appropriately - "CRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE"  You can check there anytime for the pictures, prices and when SOLD - I will mark it SOLD!  So here are my first four - just to get started!

Boho Blossom whale-type punch - used but excellent condition - $5 plus S & H*

Large Tag whale-type punch - used but excellent condition - $5 plus S & H*

Snowflake whale-type punch - used but excellent condition - $5 plus S & H*

Triple Heart whale-type punch - used but excellent condition - $5 plus S & H*

  *Items will be shipped in Flat Rate USPS packages ranging in price from $6.80 to $18.75 depending on the number of items shipped (these packages are insured up to $50).  I will package in the smallest package possible and charge you the exact shipping - you can combine purchases to fit into boxes to combine shipping.  You must email me at www.crazystampinglady@gmail.com to let me know the items you'd like and I will confirm total and have you pay through PayPal.  Any questions - please email me.  Items will be cross-listed in other places, but will be marked SOLD on my blog FILE when sold - so please refer there to what is currently available.  Thanks so much and enjoy your goodies!!

Double-duty Sunrays!

So a while back I made these cards for my TEAM members who had reached certain achievements!  I really like how they turned out - clean, simple, cute -my style.

When I was done (I had used a few colors of yellow) I had all these pointy scraps sitting on my table and I did not want to throw away - so I glued them to a card front, trimmed off the excess ~

 And used it as a base to make this cute card for my grandson, Kyan, who was turning "3"!

 I really liked how it turned out, and loved that I didn't throw any of those scraps away - two cards for the price of one - can't beat that!!!  See you soon! ~Maureen

New Catalog Swap Part II

So here are there rest of the wonderful swaps I received - enjoy them.  I can see me CASEing a couple!

Created by Gianna Melone-Sardella

Created by Camille Waggoner

Created by Laura Miller

Created by Karen Monger

Created by Connie Bjork

Thanks for checking them out!  Stay tuned for more creations from me using my new sets that arrived this week - can't wait to play some more!  ~Maureen

Swaps!! Love the new catalog!

So one of the great things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is all the amazing ideas you get from other demonstrators.  I just participated in a NEW catalog pre-order swap and my cards came in the mail yesterday.  I'm sharing 5 today and the other 5 soon.  Enjoy!

Created by Jamie Hurley

Created by Michelle Beesley

Created by Aparna Goyal

Created by Katie Brandt

Created by Kay Capps

Thank you ladies for the great cards!  For more ideas of what to do with all these new products - check out our online catalog - HERE!   ~Maureen