Stamp to the MAX Friday Challenge

Hello Friends,

Something new here on my blog.  Each Friday I will post a picture where you get to choose what to do :)  You can either create a 'Color Inspiration' card using red, white and blue in this case or you can choose it as an 'Inspiration' card by just looking at the picture and creating !

All you have do is post your creation to your blog and post a comment below and link to your blog.

I will post your creation on my blog on Monday and we will have a vote.  Whoever wins will receive a "Stamp to the MAX" gift certificate.

Good Luck!

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SQSC 43 - My Digital Studio

Hello Friends,

This card is for YOU!  Anyone reading this blog post today :)  I use the term 'friend' frequent. I find it very friendly and love using the word.  Lance (my husband) tells my customers I say it to everyone as I cannot remember their names :)

Today is the Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge.  I love being given a sketch to work with.  Here's the one we were given for this week - and let me tell you the ones we have for future weeks are so fun! I can't wait to get creating!

My card for this week uses ......you got it MY DIGITAL STUDIO.  I just love how quick and easy it is to create with this program. Of course I used the 'Fan Fair' collection which probably comes as no surprise as it is my favorite so far :)  Love the bling and of course - the Paper Flower adds a great focal point to the card.   

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Have a wonderful day! 

So Grateful for you

Hello Friends,

I am on a My Digital Studio roll!  Truth is my stamp room is upside down, empty !  My husband is renovating my craft room and it is about driving me crazy!  So for now I have to do a lot of work on my laptop.  My health isn't the greatest either (side note - for anyone with thyroid issues, I would love to hear from you!)

I am LOVING the Fan Fair suite.  My post yesterday was pages used from it and this is a ready made card. I am actually going to print some off using our professional print services.  The great thing too - is you can send these products via e-mail. 

Come on guys!  Seriously, if you haven't downloaded the FREE trial yet - go ahead and do it!  You don't have to be tech savvy to use it and enjoy it. 

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Be sure to join www.mydigitalstudio.net whether you are a Demonstrator or a Customer.

If you are interested in joining my team - click here to get started.

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Have a wonderful day!

Pals Blog Hop

Hello Friends,

Welcome to the Pals New Catalog Blog Hop! The Stampin' Pretty Pals are excited to share some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite products from the new Stampin' Up! Catalog! You've probably hopped over from Sandie's blog at Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions , I'm stop number 28 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for new Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track.

Our new catalog is totally exceptional.  I LOVE the clean, fresh, crisp look.  My wish list is VERY long.  I have used My Digital Studio "Fan Fair" Collection DVD for my projects today. The pictures are of my children. There are several DVD's to choose from and they are ALL on my list.  Check pages 198 and 199 out in the catalog.  The great thing about these collection DVD's is that all you have to do is 'add pictures'.  If you want you can add other elements and text etc, but sometimes you just don't need to do anything extra.  A great way to start scrapbooking right away or catch up quickly. 
Here are some other pages - I am going to be making a lot of books :)

I love what I can do with this fabulous software.  It makes memory keeping so much easier.  Again, you can add extras and even text but if you want to scrapbook pictures quickly - then it literally takes a few minutes to do.

If you hadn't had chance to try this program out yet, why not try it for FREE?  For 30 days, you can download it to your computer to see if you like it before you buy it !  Click here to download the FREE trial for 30 days.

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Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Angela at Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers stop number 29 on the Pals New Catalog Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

Check out all the super creativity inspired by our new Stampin' Up! Catalog by clicking any of the links below.

Have a wonderful day!

1. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
2. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
3. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
4. Angela Richwine at Stampin' Away with Angela
5. Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine
6. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
7. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin Stuff
8. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
9. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
11. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
12. Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train
13. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
14. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
15. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
16. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
17. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
18. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
19. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
20. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
21. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
22. Kimberly Deacon at Delightful Stampin
23. Kris Kilcoyne at Kween Bee Kreations
24. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
25. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
26. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
27. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions
28. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
29. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
30. Nakaba Rager at My Stampin' Blog
31. Wendy Smith at West Wind Curiosities

Back from Vacation

Hello Friends,

I am so sorry I have not posted for a couple of days!  My family and I have been having fun in Arizona.  We are headed back today!

Be sure to check back tomorrow.  I will be back in action and will be sharing a project using product from the new catalog along with the PALS.

E-mail me at maxine@stamptothemax.com if you would like me to mail you a catalog.

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Have a wonderful day!

Blossom Punch Flowers

Hello Friends,

Look at these cute cute flowers!  With our Blossom Punch and Designer Series Paper, you can make as many flowers as you wish.  I am planning a "Mommy & Me" class for July and here is a sneak peak of the flowers we will be making!  (Colors may vary:)

More details to come.

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Have a wonderful day!

Welcome Lisa

Hello Friends,

I am so excited!  One of my most wonderful friends just joined our Stamp to the MAX team.  I am so happy to welcome 'Lisa'.  She was a Demonstrator previously and has become one of my dearest friends.  She is one of the MOST caring people I know. She is always looking out for me and I am so grateful to her :)   We work together and have some fun times in and out of work. 

Lisa is also very talented.  She made this card, shown above for her husband Greg, this past Valentine's Day.  What a definite WOW card.  

If you love crafting and would love to join a fun team, we would love to have you with us.  Either in person, or virtually!  Join for just $99 (receive approx $240 in product - during June). 

E-mail me at maxine@stamptothemax.com or call me on 801 897-0429.

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Have a wonderful day! 

A day at the beach

Hello Friends,

Another project using My Digital Studio.  The great thing about this program is you can create a page in a matter of minutes.  This literally took 20 seconds.  The page was already created for me (part of the Summer Smooches collection).  All I did was add a picture and some text.  Easy as that :)

This picture was taken 5 years ago!  I spent many fun days at this beach in Bridlington, East Yorkshire in England.  Dad was always wanting to be outdoors and anywhere he was with his family made him happy!

If you have not had a chance to download your FREE trial of My Digital Studio, click here to do so.  You will be able to catch up or even start your scrapbooking right away! 

Don't forget the new catalog - Order yours for only $5 by e-mailing me at maxine@stamptothemax.com

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Have a wonderful day!

It's Here !!!!!

Hello Friends -

I am so excited!  You are now able to order from the new 2012/13 Catalog. 

Click on the links below the pictures.

NEW foam ink pads

Fabulous new product suites

83 new stamp sets

2012-14 in colors

Fabric

Paper

Kits

Ribbon & Trim

Embellishments

Tools

Punches

Die Cutting

Storage & Packaging

My Digital Studio

Scrapbooking

Projects

Click here to order a catalog or you can e-mail me at maxine@stamptothemax.com so I can send one out to you for only $5

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Don't forget to check out the bargains on the Clearance Rack

Have a wonderful day!

Stamp to the MAX Blog Hop!

Hello Friends,

HAPPY 1st day of June - Summer is almost officially here :) Today marks the start of a brand new catalog.  At noon, you can order from the new catalog and to welcome it in - I have arranged a blog hop with my very own "Stamp to the MAX" team members. I am first on the blog hop and I will direct you to Martha's blog at the end of this post.  You will also see a list of others who are joining me this month for this blog hop!  Please leave comments on the blogs - we always like comments, especially good ones :)

I created this WISH LIST (cos I need one LOL) using a half sheet (8 1/2x11) of Rich Razzleberry cardstock.  I layered it with a piece of Floral District Designer Series Paper - my favorite DSP in the new catalog.  Up until now anyway.  It may change :)

I used the "Apothecary Framelits" and my Big Shot to cut out the pieces to decorate the book using Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight card stock - all coordinating colors. I ran the Tangerine Tango card stock through the Big Shot using the "Square Lattice" Embossing Folder.  I stamped the "M" in Rich Razzleberry Ink using the Broadsheet Alphabet stamp set and wrapped a piece of Tangerine Tango dotted scallop ribbon around the 'book'.  I am just loving 'Bright' colors at the moment.  They make me happy!

If you place an online order by clicking here anytime during the month of June - I will send you your very own 'Book' with your initial on it. 

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Here is my card from yesterday - if you missed it, using product from the new catalog!

Have a wonderful time hopping around our blog hop.  Click here to visit Martha's website where you will see some wonderful creativity!  Martha is #2 on this months blog hop. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the teams projects -

#3 Kim Stewart - Kimberkrafts.blogspot.com

#4 Stephanie Bradley - http://stamplikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com

#5 Elizabeth Harris - http://www.elizabethloves2stamp.com

#6 Christina Mansker - http://crazystampmom.blogspot.com

#7 Edie Bunting - http://ediestamps.blogspot.com

#8 Sharon Loring - http://www.stampinginthewind.com/

Have a wonderful day!