Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Awesome Layer Effect!




This was a fun card to make. This was a technique I saw on a fellow stamper's youtube video and I thought I just had to try it. I am so very glad that I gave it a go! To make this card I cut out a rectangle, 3-3/4" X 5" from white copier paper.  I created a frame with my rectangle by tearing out the inside, thereby creating a smaller rectangle inside of the larger rectangle. I then used 2-way glue around the edges of the inner rectangle. I sat my rectangle aside to let it dry. When 2-way glue is left on a surface to dry, it becomes an adhesive equal to that of a post it. Once I had my "post it" rectangular frame, I centered it on a 4" X 5-1/4" piece of whisper white card stock. I used my sponge daubers and my River Rock, Old Olive, and Baja Blue Classic ink and applied ink in the center of my frame. I inked the center with the River Rock, then inked the top with Old Olive and the bottom with Baja Blue. I gently pulled off my frame revealing a lovely tri-colored, misshaped rectangle. This became my background on the card as well as a frame. It created the appearance of an additional layer.  I made this card for my son's friend's birthday. This card uses the retired Extreme Skateboarder. I can't seem to let go of this stamp. It was and still is my favorite stamp set for creating a card for a boy's birthday.



Here is another card using the same very fun technique.  I think I actually made this one first. I found this technique to be a lot of un and easy too! Recently, I tried it with some of my other favorite colors.

Thanks for stopping by, now go spark some creativity!

Friday, May 17, 2013

It's In The Mail! - Stampin' Up!'s My Paper Pumpkin

I got an email the other day letting me know that  my monthly Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up! is on its' way! Haven't ordered yours yet? What are you waiting for? It comes to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). It will help you to escape your life with some paper fun. It's like your own little "Paper Party," in a box!
It comes in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:
All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!
Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone can enjoy! Click HERE to JOIN NOW and get your own Paper Pumpkin. You'll be so happy you did!


Monday, April 15, 2013

A Baltimore Regionals Share

I thought I'd share a bit more from my Baltimore Regionals day. One of the highlights is that Shelli Gardner, the CoFounder and CEO of Stampin' Up! was in attendance. I have been to several Regionals on the east coast and this was the first time she was able to attend. It was so great to see her. She really does add another level of excitement to an event.

Do you see the super cute little notebook in the picture above? It was a Regional gift from my second level upline, Gail Murray. She also gave us some yummy treats and water. She always takes good care of us. I am so lucky to have two wonderful uplines. Gail and my first level upline, Jacki, who wasn't able to. Hopefully we will all be together for convention.

 Here is one of our Make n' Takes. This card was fun to make. I never made one like this before but really LOVE how it turned out. That Stampin' Up! creative team really knows their stuff!

 I found this little notebook cover to be uh-dor-uh-ble! We scored the gray background paper at 1/2" each way then added the whisper white layer which we stamped using the Clockworks stamp set. We adhered both layers to a little white notepad. Super cute, right? I love this one.

 This was our last make n' take. There was a tag box that went along with this, but I chose not to make it because I didn't want it to get squished. I did however make the flower portion of the box. It was too cute to pass up on. The cards I made were created to go in the box that I didn't make (smile). These cards were also made with the Clockworks stamp set (wood 127290  or clear 127292)). I am liking this stamp set more and more. You can get yours by visiting my online store.

Well, thanks for stopping by, now go create something!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Baltimore Regional Swap

Yesterday I had a fun Stampin' Up! day with friends. My friend Trish and I traveled to Baltimore for a Stampin' Regional. We met up with 8 ladies in our group (upline, sideline, etc.) and LOTS of fellow east coast demonstrators, totaling 850 happy demonstrators. Regionals are like a one day mini convention full of stamping demonstrations by people from the home office as well as talented demonstrators. There were lots of oooooh and ahhhh moments from all of the WoW!! projects. There were even free giveaways for everyone as well as at least 6 opportunities to win during prize patrol moments. It was an exciting day. We ended it by having a yummy dinner in the harbor with friends. It was a great day creatively and conversationally. Now I am super eager for Stampin' Up!'s annual convention in July. It's not too late to join the fun by becoming a demonstrator. It's a great time sign on. Visit my Stampin' Up page and let your creativity grow!

Card Recipe:
Stamp sets: Delicate Doilies and Sassy Salutations
Card stock: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse
Accessories: Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Thanks for stopping by...now go create something!

Monday, April 8, 2013

Whoot! Whoot! FREE Shipping!

Hi Stamping friends, today is the last day for FREE shipping with Stampin' Up! no minimum or maximum limits!  Standard shipping is FREE on ANY Stampin' Up! order...so get your order in today! Choose any product, including Clearance rack items, specially priced bundles, any current catalog items and all Stampin' Up! active promotions and new products. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to save – or apply the savings toward more product.Click HERE to get your order started.

I hope to be posting some creative stuff soon. Life has been busy here with Baseball season starting, which brings practices and games. I am also trying to get swaps together for next weekend's Stampin' Up! Regional in Baltimore. I am so excited, can't wait to share some of the excitement with you so make sure you check back!

Thanks for stopping by...now go create something!
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Sunday, March 24, 2013

My Paper Pumpkin...It's Here!

Look what finally arrived. It's My Paper Pumpkin! My Paper Pumpkin is a Stampin' Up! monthly creative kit that comes to your door. In your first kit you will receive a bonus gift: an acrylic block that you will use with the stamps that come each month. Your kit will also include all materials needed to create 6 pre-designed cards. All you need is 30 minutes. Stampin' Up! has done all of the hard work for you.

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program  by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click GET IT! Important: Make sure to pick me, Maureen Gold, as your Demonstrator....Thanks!
Every month a new surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!
Thanks for stopping by...now go create something!

Saturday, March 23, 2013

This and That Giveaway

This and That is a new product line from Stampin' Up! It is perfect and portable. Life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. This and That lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That debuts in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but Stampin' Up! is giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now. And through April 30, you can get a special bundle with all five products for 15 percent off!

While you're at it, enter to win it and a trip for FREE!
Enter Stampin' Up!'s This and That trip giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to sunny San Diego! Share with your friends for unlimited extra entries when they enter!
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This and That is great when you use all the products together, but each product is great on its own too! The Designer Series Paper is great for scrapbooking and crafters alike - and everyone will LOVE the awesome rotary stamp. Plus, the other embellishments are so much fun. 

Item
Description
Price
131268
Epic Day This and That Journal
$10.95
130814
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper
$10.95
130133
Remember This and That Rotary Stamp
$5.95
131271
Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers
$4.95
131269
Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
$4.95
133350
Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.

 Take a look and check out the FUN!
$32.08
15% Off Retail Value!


 
To get yours just go to my online store for more details and to see the awesome rotary stamp. You'll LOVE it!
Thanks for stopping by...now go create something!