Christmas Card Class

Hello Friends,

Amazes me how close we are to Christmas!  Every year I say it but this year I MEAN IT , I am GOING to be ready :)

You are invited to join our Christmas Card Class. You will make 10 cards - 2 each of these 5 designs.  Included in the cost, you will receive a White uni-ball gel pen to decorate the 'Lodge' and 'The Christmas Tree'. (Two of the cards were created by Pat and Martha - members of my Stamp to the MAX team.)

When:  Tuesday September 27th / Thursday September 29th.

(Normally Wednesday, but the 28th is my son's birthday and you know that means we will be going to a Pizza Place or McDonald's for Dinner!  UGH :)

Where:  My Basement

Time:  6:30pm

Cost  $20 or $15 if you are a member of any of my clubs, invite a friend or place an order at the class.

Make a 2nd set for $15/$10

Unable to make it to class?  No problem! Order a kit or cards in the mail.

Please RSVP by Monday September 26th

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Have a wonderful day!

Halloween Projects

Hello Friends,

Just a couple of fabulous Halloween projects for you today.  Shelli Gardner, CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up! created these. 

Shelli shared how quick and easy it was to make the "Scaredy Cat" plate by simply using our Decor Elements and a large plate/bowl.

Some people have told me that Halloween is their most favorite holiday!  Personally, I don't know why anyone would put Halloween above Christmas or Thanksgiving.  Share a comment today about Halloween!  Do you love it? Do you hate it?  Why? 

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Have a wonderful day !

Gift Class

Hello Friends,

Happy Saturday!  I went to a class this morning.  My friend Wendy invited me and I let everyone know how great it was for me to go to a class where everything is cut out and ready to go :)

I LOVE this project so much, I am offering it as a class to YOU!

When:  SATURDAY OCT 15th

Where:  My House

Time:  9:30am

Cost:  $25

Unable to make the class? - no problem!  You can sign up for a kit in the mail. 

Please RSVP!

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 Have a wonderful day!

Blog Candy!

Hello Friends,

I have been a busy bee today!  I created cards for our upcoming Christmas Card Class.  AND - I tidied and organized my stamp room/office.  It looks fabulous - wonder how long it wil last.

I have lots of Blog Candy - all you have to do to win this "HAPPY TOGETHER" stamp set is leave a comment to this post and LIKE my Stamp to the MAX page on Facebook.  I will draw a name and announce the winner on Monday :)

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Have a wonderful day!

Button Buddies

Hello Friends,

There are times when we need a cute card to send and we don't need to say much!  These cards are perfect for that.  Cute images stamped on Whisper White Card Stock with cute buttons and a sentiment - you are good to go.

Natalie Palmer, one of my team members created these cute cards and offered them as a class and I want to do the same!

Next Thursday (22nd) I am offering a class where you will make 10 of these cute cards - 2 of each design.  Everything ready for you!  Unable to make the class.  No worries - I can send you a kit in the mail or cards in the mail.  E-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com for more information.

When:   Thursday Sept 22

Where:  My House

Time:  6:30pm

Cost: $12 includes envelopes

Invite a friend and your class/kit will cost $8

RSVP : On or before Sept 20

We’re buddies, aren’t we? Images in the Button Buddies Set pair well with our Designer Buttons to give all your projects a one-of-a-kind style. Whether it’s a pink nose on a pink pig, or an orange shell of a slow moving snail, adding a button will add dimension.

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Have a wonderful day!

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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Have a wonderful day!

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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Have a wonderful day! 

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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Have a wonderful day! 

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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Have a wonderful day!

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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Have a wonderful day!