Christmas Card Inspiration time!

Hey all - I know Christmas is over - but I start doing my cards in January for the next year, as I know many of you do also. So today I am going to share all the handmade cards I received this past Christmas for your inspiration!  I was so blessed by so many beautiful cards and wishes - I hope you love them too!  ~Maureen

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Darle M.

Marie G.

Char Q.

Dolly W.

Flo S.

Marilee F.

Sharon R.

Karen B.

Joan M.

Lisa L.

Frances M.

Karen B.

Lori W.

Joann N.

Jeni B.

Nancy R.

Sassy Stampers

Kandy K.

Kim

Veronica D.

Jill O.

So what do you think?  Not all use Stampin' Up! - but all are amazing!!

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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 AJAN7T2N through January 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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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of November 2022 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these 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

*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 - Queen Bee

It's Sunday - and I'm getting back in the swing of things.  It's time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Today's card is a beautiful card to start the New Year - and feature some new products from the January mini.  Hope you like it!  Enjoy!

#160485 Queen Bee Bundle $49.50*

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Queen Bee

All images © 1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Set: Queen Bee(159560); Bundle (160485)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Thick Basic White (159229); Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Daffodil Delight (119683); Vellum  Cardstock (101856)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Queen Bee Dies (160484); Layering Circle Dies (151770); Hive 3D Embossing Folder (157955); Bone Folder (102300)

·       Miscellaneous: Black & White ¼” Gingham Ribbon (156485); Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154843); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

 ·       Thick Basic White Cardstock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at     4 ¼”

·       Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5”; 3 ¼” square – cut 2

·       Daffodil Delight:  3 ½” square; 1 ¼” x 3”

·       Vellum: 3 ½” x 1”

·       Ribbon: 12”

 Instructions:

 1.    Stamp the Queen Bee and the crown onto a 3 ¼” x 5” Basic White panel with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Die cut with coordinating dies.  Color Queen Bee with Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.

2.    Die cut the large Scalloped Circle, 3 honey comb shapes and small heart with Daffodil Delight cardstock.   

3.    Use the second 3 ¼” Basic White panel to crop a large circle with the Layering Circle die. Emboss with the Hive 3D folder. Strike the brush tip of the Basic Black Blend with a Bone Folder to add flecks to the embossed circle. 

4.    Attach to the Daffodil Delight Scalloped Circle.  Attach Queen Bee and Crown using Stampin’ Dimensionals to the circle panel. 

5.    Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp onto the White Panel – use the splatter and texture stamps (stamp off) - refer to photo for placement. 

6.    Adhere the Basic Black panel to card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

7.    Wrap the Black & White Gingham Ribbon around the Basic White panel and tie a bow.  Attach panel to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

8.    Crop wings with Vellum cardstock and attach to Queen Bee with a Mini Glue Dot.

9.    Position heart on Queen Bee with a Mini Glue Dot.  Tuck Honey Combs around Scalloped Circles, using small drops of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to secure. 

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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 AJAN7T2N through January 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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Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of November 2022 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these 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

*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!

Stampin' Up! 2023 Mini Catalog and SAB - Goes Live, today!! Thursday Jan 5th

 

January 5th is officially here!

The January–April 2023 Mini and Sale-a-bration Catalogs are now live for customerordering.

There are so many new fun stamp sets, bundles, designer papers, embellishments etc.

Be watching over the next few weeks as I share some fun cards made with products from these catalogs.

If you decide to make a purchase from me, then be sure to use my January Host Code to qualify for any of my bonuses and giveaways. 

January Host Code is AJAN7T2N

SHOP HERE - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and while there don't forget to check out the clearance rack.

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You ask - what is Sale-a-Bration?

Sale-A-Bration is our biggest promotion of the year!!  And unlike the last couple years, this year there is only one Sale-a-bration - so don't miss out!

Choose a free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 you spend (before tax and shipping).

If you have any questions about Sale-a-bration or need help with your order please be sure to let me know. I'm glad to help!!

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Ever Thought About Joining Stampin Up?

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time to join the Stampin’ Up! Family and my Crazy Stamping Ladies' Team!! When you join you are joining as an Independent Demonstrator. The only requirement is to meet your quarterly minimum sales to remain active. Other than that you are welcome to enjoy the Stampin' Up! discounts, specials and/or sell the products as a business to others.  The choice is yours. Either way, I'd love to share this journey with you. We have a wonderful team of talented crafters waiting to welcome you!! When you join during Sale-A-Bration you'll get to choose from the following three options: Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 USD value) + your choice of $175 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD. Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 USD value) + your choice of $175 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD. Option 3: Your choice of $175 USD of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 USD. NOTE: *That’s $50 USD more product than the regular standard Starter Kit offering. JOIN HERE - stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net/join_now PS - if you ordered from me in the last six months, you should have received your new catalogs in the mail.  If you did not; or would like catalogs - just drop me an email at crazystampinglady@gmail.com ~*~*~*~*~ 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 (AJAN7T2N) to get full benefits from me. *~*~*~*~*    *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current workshop 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.    ~*~*~*~*~ Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of November 2022 go to support the   Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN  Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!  ~*~*~*~*~ 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 *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. _________________________________________ Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Save Your Spot! My Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog Product Share Now Open!

It’s time to put away your holiday crafting and get ready for some brand new paper-crafting goodies!  You’re going to love the new mini catalog!!

Want to try a little bit of everything? Reserve a product share and sample all of the new designer paper and ribbon from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog without having to buy full packs of everything for yourself!  

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This year's January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Product Share from me includes 6" x 6" pieces of all the designer papers and one yard of every new ribbon to coordinate!**

January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Product Share, $48*, includes:

• (12) 6" x 6" By the Bay Designer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Country Floral Lane Designer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Country Gingham Designer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Delicate Desert Designer Paper
• (2) 6" x 6" Dry Brushed Metallic Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Enjoy the Journey Designer Paper
• (12) 6" x 6" Fancy Flora Designer Paper
• (3) 6" x 6" Fine Shimmer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Like an Animal Designer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Rain or Shine Designer Paper
• (6) 6" x 6" Ready to Ride Designer Paper
• (12) 6" x 6" Regency Park Designer Paper
• (3) 6" x 6" Textured Shimmer Paper
• (3) 6" x 6" Vellum Basics Designer Paper
• 1 yd Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon
• 1 yd Night of Navy 3/8" Bordered Ribbon
• 1 yd Pale Papaya Faux Velvet Trim
• 1 yd Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon
• 1 yd Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

*Plus, $8 Shipping and Handling for a total of $56; and you'll get a fun handcrafted card made with some of the new products!!

**Share does not include Host DSP or twine on page 59. 

To order, just email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com - and once confirmed, you can mail me a check, or pay me by Venmo or Paypal.  Sorry - no credit cards for these shares, due to the way purchase is split up.

Want to see some of the paper products - Watch this video from Stampin' Up! for a closer look at all of the new designer paper from the Jan-April 2023 Mini Catalog:

https://youtu.be/bmIjaPwHMzI

The new Mini Catalog/SAB Catalogs are going active soon!!  

The mini catalog and Sale-a-Bration will officially launch on January 5th - and that's when I'll order all the products for this share.  I plan to have this first round of shares in the mail to you no later than January 20th.  You can order shares now through January 31, 2023 and they will be sent to you as soon as possible after you order.

Thank you for your continued support! ~Maureen

 PS - if you ordered from me in the last six months, you should have received your new catalogs in the mail.  If you did not; or would like catalogs - just drop me an email

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 (AJAN7T2N) to get full benefits from me.

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current workshop 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.   

~*~*~*~*~

Proceeds from every purchase of this bundle during the month of November 2022 go to support the

  Doors of Hope Ministry in Murfreesboro, TN 

Plus, you will receive a Bonus Tutorial PDF (sent within a week following your order) featuring great projects and ideas with this bundle. You must order using the hostess code above to get these benefits!

 ~*~*~*~*~

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

*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.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Merry Christmas from Tennessee!!

 Merry "White" Christmas!!

So - we woke to this beautiful site above yesterday!  So wonderful to have a White Christmas with family.  But we also woke to this - 

That is COLD - everyone I talk to here says they have never seen it get this cold before - so I guess it is all our fault - we must have brought it with us :)

We've been here 2 weeks now - and everything feels so strange.  But, I know each day will get more normal - and we can't wait to celebrate with our kids and grandkids this weekend; and again next.  So thankful for this opportunity!  Plans for today are to stay in, stamp and drink hot chocolate :)

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To catch you all up - we left Prescott Dec. 8th with two vehicles and Paul pulling a trailer.  Arrived here at our rental on Dec. 11th - after driving all day through heavy rain on the 10th.  We are out in the sticks, on 84 acres of wooded land - but really pretty.

On the 13th we were able to go to our grandson, Meeko's, kindergarten Christmas program - he was a Lord a Leaping (dressed like a frog with a bow tie - that's him with the curly black hair) - so cute!!

Since then we have spent the time getting organized, seeing Heidi's family and enjoying the beauty and nature around us - here is some of the wildlife from our backyard - 

Cardinal on feeder.

Deer in backyard

More deer in backyard.

Red Fox in backyard.

Also, driving around and checking out the area -

Driving along a country road we live off of.

The sunsets here rival Arizona's!

My Christmas Cactus survived the trip - and even held onto a couple blossoms for us - and Paul put up a few lights so we have the holiday spirit just a bit here.

So - we are thankful to be here and looking forward to new adventures and much family time.  We are also sad to leave behind so many friends - praying we can all keep in touch.  Wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and New Years!  Back soon with some wonderful stamping inspiration.  Always stamping, Maureen

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The reason for the season ~ the reason for everything!!

Isaiah 9:6