Fall Projects

Hello Friends,

Last night was our Chicks and Chocolate Club.  We always have a blast and I am just so extremely grateful for the wonderful friends that have come into my life and ARE a part of my life because of Stampin' Up!

We all made a cute little 'Fall Banner' and a card.  The banner was easy to make thanks to an awesome new die "Perfect Pennants" that came out in this years Idea Book and Catalog.  I got my gals thinking about all the different holidays, birthdays, events etc where they could really use this die.

I got the inspiration for the card from this card which was one of our swap cards made by Julie

I changed it up just a little bit. 

If you are interested in joining one of my Chicks and Chocolate Clubs, e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com for more information.

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Winner! Winner! Winner!

Hello Friends,

HERE is the winning card from our Stamp to the MAX team meeting last Saturday.

Carrie Horlacher from Lehi, UT took first place for her shoebox swap card.  All our participants get a chance to vote on their favorite card.  The hard part was that all the cards were totally awesome.

Well Done Carrie!  LOVE your creation.

If you would like to join our team or would like more information, please e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com or call me on 801 897-0429. 

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Always Thankful/Kit in the Mail

Hello Friends,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  They always seem to pass so quickly don't they?  We had our quarterly shoebox swap as the Stamp to the MAX team.  Everyone did a fabulous job.  We made awesome cards.

This was my card.  I love Fall.  I love the colors! Here in UT, the mountains look simply breathtakingly amazing during the Fall. 

The Holiday Mini is full of exciting things for the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Holidays and fall in general. 

Early Espresso quickly became one of my most favorite Stampin' Up! colors.  Whenever I use a darker color for the base of my card, I always add a 'liner' in the middle.  It makes the card so elegant and obviously makes writing in it so much easier.

To begin, I ran a piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock through the Big Shot using the "Houndstooth" Embossing Folder.  I added a piece of Spice Cake Designer Series Paper to the card with a piece of Early Espresso Card stock which had been punched using the "Lace Ribbon Border".

I used the Big Shot and the "Perfect Pennants" die to cut out the Spice Cake Fabric and added pearls to each of the holes.  I added a Spice Cake Designer Button with a Designer Button from the Regals Collection using linen thread and adhered them using mini glue dots.

I stamped the "Grateful" sentiment from the "Always Thankful" stamp set using Early Espresso ink.  I used the 1" square punch to create the banner effect. 

E-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com if you would like to order a kit in the mail.  You will receive all the items to create 10 cards in the comfort of your own home.  Cost is $25 and can be paid by cash, check, paypal or credit card (Discover, Mastercard or Visa) and includes shipping.  Due to Stampin' Up! policy I cannot send stamped images in the kits.  You can either come over to stamp them if you live locally, use any sentiment you may have at home or order the Always Thankful Stamp Set.


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Halloween Countdown

Hello Friends,

Today we had a wonderful time at our team meeting.  Every quarter when a new mini catalog comes out we get together for a shoebox swap.  Each participant creates a card and everyone receives the necessary items to create that particular card. 

The Holiday mini is fabulous and today we made awesome cards.  Mary Jane brought along one of her projects she made (above).  What a fabulous idea for a 'countdown'.  I am going to create a Christmas countdown and offer it as a class. More details to come.

During the upcoming week, I will post the swaps we shared today.

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Triple Layer Punch Video

Hello Friends,

"Punches" have to be one of the best tools that a gal (or guy :) can use in the craft room.  Quick, easy and fun for the person (ME) who doesn't like to cut out images.

Check out todays video presented by my lovely friend, Shannon West.  Shannon shows us some fun tricks using the Triple Layer Punches.

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Button Buddies

Hello Friends,

This is the design I came up with for my swap at the Henderson Regionals.  My nieces in England watch a show called "Peppa Pig" and the whole time I was creating this, I was thinking of them.  I think I will send them something in the mail using this cute little piggy. 

I have been on a 'black and white' run lately - I love the crispness and elegance of this color combo.  I added Pretty in Pink with this combo and I love it. 

The base of the card is Basic Black and then layered with Whisper White which had been ran through the Big Shot using the Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I attached some Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon before I adhered it to the Basic Black. 

I stamped the piggy from the Button Buddies stamp set on some Whisper White Card Stock using Pretty in Pink ink and punched it out using the 2-1/2" circle punch.  I adhered it to a piece of Basic Black Card Stock and added it to the card.  The perfect embellishments were then used - a pretty in pink button from the Subtles Designer buttons for the nose and a couple of pearls for eyes.  I stamped the "Get Well Wishes" sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set using Basic Black ink and punched it out with the Window Punch.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals to add to the card.

A class/kit in the mail is in the works using the Button Buddies class.  A good friend and member of my team Natalie, made a bunch of cards using this set and I can't wait to show them to you!  Natalie just promoted to SR Associate and I am thrilled with how she has got a great jump start to her business.  If you are interested in joining our Stamp to the MAX team, e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com for more information.

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Black and White Cards

Hello Friends,

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was fabulous.  I spent the whole weekend with family and friends.  My oldest daughter Natalie had scheduled some time off so it was fun to spend time with her.  Kayleigh, our college student was home for the weekend and we had our friends Chris and Dean staying with us.  We went to the park yesterday and had a blast.  I had actually forgotten how much fun the park can be.

Here are the cards from last week's class.  If you would like to purchase a kit in the mail or cards in the mail, please let me know. 

Kits in the mail are $15 including shipping (10 cards) / Cards in the mail are $20 including shipping. (10 cards)

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Introducing Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scored Tool

Hello Friends -

I am SOOO excited !  Good things come to those who wait :)

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Introducing Stampin' Up!'s original scoring tool--designed exclusively by and for Stampin' Up! With etched grooves every 1/8", and the ability to score card stock up to 12" x 12", the Simply Scored scoring tool helps you create perfectly measured score marks. It's great for creating multiple projects or projects with a variety of score marks!

Features of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool

•Comes with a high-quality stylus instead of a plastic bone folder.

◦Stylus is ergonomically shaped and features a comfort grip.

◦The high-quality metal tips on each end of the stylus--they come in two sizes--glide smoothly over your paper.

•Features a unique set of place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines.

◦Includes three place markers.

◦Additional place markers can be purchased for flawless scoring.

•Includes a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your scoring tools.

•Accommodates card stock up to 12" x 12".

Product Details

•Item 122334; $29.95

•Simply Scored includes

◦1 scoring board

◦1 stylus

◦3 place markers

•Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1"

Order the Simply Scored Scoring Tool either thru my online store or by e-mail during September and you will be entered into a drawing to win the beautiful Spice Cake Fabric bag to carry around/store your Simply Scored.  TWO drawings to be held on October 1.

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DSP Promotion ending

Hello Friends,

Tomorrow is the final day of our BUY 3 get 1 FREE Designer Series Paper Promotion.

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Shelli and I

Hello Friends,

What a fabulous weekend I have just had.  The Regional in Henderson, NV happens to be my most favorite regional I have ever attended.  We had so much fun.  The Regional was held in a beautiful resort at Lake Las Vegas.  Lisa, Julie and I rented a suite and there was a doorbell!  Oh my goodness, I just loved it and couldn't resist ringing it at every opportunity :) 

It is always wonderful to see Shelli.  She is such an amazing person and I just couldn't resist asking her to have a picture taken with me. 

I was asked to be a Workshop WOW presenter and although I am very 'extrovert', I really was nervous.  I felt it went well and I really did enjoy sharing a fun WOW with my fellow demonstrators.  I did say I would post a tutorial today showing my WOW but after an exhausting weekend, I didn't get a chance to put a tutorial together.  I promise I will have one up before the week is out.

More pictures coming :)

The Summer Mini ends on Wednesday.  Check it out and be sure to order any product you may want - before it is too late.  Click here to view!

Sept 1 - The Holiday Mini starts! Be sure to let me know if you would like me to send you a copy!

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