SU's NEWEST Paper Trimmer

Just had to share this amazing new tool that SU now has available for customers to purchase.  I got mine a few days ago and have been using it a lot and I LOVE IT!!!  This is their own exclusive cutter and they have added a wider base, a swing arm that locks in place, a paper guide that you can lock closed for transport a notch at each end of the cutting strip, so you can store your embossing and your cutting blades at the same time.  It is light weight, extremely well made and has neat little compartments underneath where you can store your stylus and bone folder, etc.

STAMPIN' TRIMMER NOW AVAILABLE.  Watch a video and learn why paper crafters love it!You can order yours by emailing me directly at crazystampinglady@gmail.com - order number 126889 Cost $29.95 USD plus S&H and tax.  Or you can order directly through my business site - here!
This is one tool you do not want to be without - so check it out today and let me know what you think!!  Happy stamping (and cutting) ~Maureen

Tuesday Cards and Last chance for Christmas Cards

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Cards, Cards, Cards Stamp Camp

Maureen's Home in Simi Valley

Cost: $15 or FREE with a $40 merchandise purchase at the event.*

At Cards, Cards, Cards we make 6 cards (2 each of 3 different designs) using exclusive Stampin' Up sets and embellishments ONLY!

Light refreshments served. No additional purchase required.
Limit 12. Must RSVP to hold your spot. On-time prize drawing at 7:05 PM.

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Sunday, November 18, 2012 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM

FINAL Christmas Card Event for 2012

Maureen's Home in Simi Valley

 Cost: $15 or FREE with a $40 merchandise purchase at the event not including additional kits.*

Make 10 Christmas cards using our SU notecards (fully mailable) and the Snow Festival Christmas Tags from the Holiday Catalog.  These cards are quick and ADORABLE.  You will  layer and stamp each card, as well as add an embellishment (ribbon, gems, pearls, baker's twine, etc.)  Order additional kits of 10 to stamp, punch and then put together at home for just $12 each.  You must pre-order your additional kits at time of sign-up, so you can do stamping and punching the day of our event. 
This is event is limited to 12 people.  Must RSVP to hold your spot.  Come join the fun and create these adorable cards for the holidays - Christmas is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!
Light Refreshments will be served.  All products needed to complete the 10 cards/envelopes will be provided.  No additional purchase is required.
You will make all 10 of the cards below at the event.  Materials for all 10 in each kit purchased.

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*Stamp Camp/Class Cancellation Policy - If you cancel your reservation at least 48 hours in advance of the event there will be no cost to you. If you cancel within that 48 hours I will try and place someone from the waiting and if that works there will be no charge to you; otherwise you will be responsible for the class fee (If a stamp camp - you will receive the material packet with pictures (by email) to make your projects.) Stamping will not be done for you, so you may need to adjust the project slightly using what stamps you have available. Or you can choose to purchase the purchase requirement for the event in merchandise from Maureen. If no purchase requirement is listed for the specific event, you must purchase 2 1/2 times the cost ot the class/stamp camp/event or pay for the event. If event is cancelled by me - full refund will be given of any pre-payment. All events must be half-full to avoid possible cancellation.

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Maureen Rauchfuss SU! Manager and Independent Demonstrator
Phone: 805/581-6209

Email: crazystampinglady@gmail.com
Personal Website: www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net
Blog: www.crazystampinglady.blogspot.com

Park and Rec Card II

Today I'm sharing the second card we made at my last Parks and Rec class - this one features the "My Friend" set from the current catalog.  I've got to tell you - this set is difficult for me - it's one of those sets with lots of different styles in it.  I wanted a bit of a retro look - so did the tear drops hanging down on the Crumb Cake base.  We then colored random ones in with Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Daffodil.  To mimic that hanging down tear drop part we strung a piece of bakers twine around the card (it's slipped through a small circle punch at the top of the card - at the crease.)

The oval is punched and strung on the bakers twine - along with the "My Friend" banner.  Then we paper pieced one little tear drop to match the patter on the oval.  I like how it came out - hope you do to.  See you soon!  ~Maureen

Parks and Rec

Here is card one from my most recent Parks and Rec class - It uses "French Foliage" an absolute favorite of mine in the fall.  We added the speckles from the set, linen thread and torn edges to give all of that natural fall feel to the card - and of course decorated the envelope to match.  I think it would be a great Thanksgiving card - but also a nice card to send to a hostess as a thank you after hosting a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.

Hope you liked it - stop back soon!! ~Maureen

Beautiful Cards from Kathy....

So today I just have to share some beautiful cards I recently received from my dear friend and downline Kathy.  She volunteers to stamp a couple times a year with a local Cancer Support group.  They are a wonderful group of women, and I have had the honor of helping her out in the past.  A couple weeks ago we were scheduled to stamp again, but due to some recent health flare-ups I had to back out - which by the way is really tough for me to do.  But Kathy was so gracious and after the event was over - look at the goodies she dropped off.  The first card was to me just letting me know she cared about what I was going through - and it meant the world to me.

The second was a thank you for me letting her borrow a couple things for her event - of course that was my pleasure.

And the final one is a sample of the beautiful card they made at the event.  It was so very thoughtful of her to even think of me - let alone give me a sample of the card.  It all really made my day!!

You can see a gallery of her creations by clicking HERE.  Enjoy!!! and leave her a comment so she knows you stopped by :)  Thanks again Kathy!  ~Maureen 

Thank you for your support at Snowfest!

Last weekend Heidi, Christel and I had a "Stampin'" booth at Snowfest in Wood Ranch Simi Valley - and what a great day we had!! Thank you to so many of you for stopping by and showing your support - we had some great sales, lots of entries for the SU giveaway - we'll be getting the prize basket to the winner from Simi Valley soon.  Mostly we loved chatting with each and everyone of  you about your love of papercrafting!!  Stampers are the BEST!!

 

 

Snowfest is put on by the Parks and Rec department each year.  I've never been before so did not know what to expect -but it was really nice.  I didn't walk around much, as not feeling great, but could tell it was a wonderful family event - snow on the hill, bouncers, food court, dance performances and lots of local craft booths.  Consider bringing your family out next year as I hope we'll be back!! ~Maureen

Parks and Rec Card 3

Here is the final card we made at my last Parks and Rec class - we used Now Quite Navy for the monochromatic color scheme - it is a favorite of mine and I forget to go to it.  The card uses the reverse masking technique to spotlight the circle that the butterfly is on.  The butterfly (from the Papillon Potpourri SU set) is cut out and attached with a glue dot so the wings fold up and give some dimension.  This card is great for many things - here I used "Dare to Dream" which would be great for a birthday, graduation, promotion - but it works equally well with a sympathy or thinking of you verse. 

Hope you liked it. Stop back soon!! ~Maureen

Customer Thank you Card and Family Fun!

So here's the cute little thank you that went in all my October customer's orders.  I hope they liked it.  It's just a bit larger than a trading card - the perfect size to add to a card base and use it for a Halloween thank of their own.  

I also want to share some of our Halloween fun!  Here is our Halloween Fashion Show courtesy of my grandkids - oldest to  youngest :)

Cowgirl Paisley

Ninja Prince

Ballerina Kamili

Pirate Makai

Kitty-cat Zamarah

Fireman Zavian

Aren't they just the cutest!!! What joy they bring to my life.  My heart is filled with blessings. ~Maureen

An Ink-credible DEAL just for you!

A great Stampin' Up! Starter Kit deal just got even better! 

NOW through Dec. 16, Stampin' Up! is including a FREE color collection of our new Firm Foam Ink Pads with the purchase of the $99 Starter Kit. You can select either the Brights, Regals or Subtles collection (10 ink pads). Value $49.95. The Neutrals collection is not included in this offer. 

Click for a Stampin' Up! Video showcasing the advantages of the Firm Foam Ink Pads.

GREAT REASONS TO PURCHASE THE STARTER KIT NOW!

1. IT REALLY IS AN INK-REDIBLE DEAL! For just $99 (plus local sales tax), you'll receive:

• Your choice of up to $125 in current Stampin' Up! product (that's up to $26 in FREE product).
• A FREE Stampin' Up! Firm Foam Ink Pad Collection in your choice of Regals, Brights or Subtles ($49.95 value, 10 ink pads).
• Your starter kit and your FREE ink pad bonus both ship FREE (another 10% savings). 

2. NO WORRIES - JUST HAPPIES: With the purchase of the kit, you'll be able to enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits through March 31, 2013 without ANY obligation to purchase anything further, host parties or even obtain any sales. It is perfect timing for you to see the new Spring Catalog (pre-order starts Dec. 1) and be active during our biggest promotion of the year: Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 22 - Mar. 22). In the event you do have $300 in personal purchases and/or sales from the time you purchase the kit through March 31, 2013, you'll renew your demonstrator benefits for three additional months (thru June 30). If you don't, there's never a penalty to drop!

3. FEED YOUR ARTISTIC PASSION: Take advantage of exclusive paper crafting videos and resources and be among the first to see new catalogs and pre-order new products! Purchase the starter kit through me and you'll become a member of my Crazy Stamping Ladies! a pressure-free, community of friendly and talented stampers. Everyone from hobby stampers to career minded stampers -  are always welcome to be a little Crazy with us!

If you have any questions, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Stampingly, Maureen

Happy Halloween - Just a bit late!

Here's the 2nd card we made for Park and Rec this month - sharing a little late huh!!  Have had no energy and just didn't get it posted on time.  But had to still share as this little guy just shouts "Happy Halloween!!"  This card uses Very Vanilla, Basic Black and Daffodil Delight Cardstock; and the Jack of all Trades stamp set - all from Stampin' Up!.  Note the little orange gem on his hat - we colored our stamping up gems with an orange sharpie -and it came out so cute. 

My health has been really acting up - so I didn't even get any of these out in the mail on time :(  Guess I'm ready for next year.  Happy Stamping!!! ~Maureen