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Deseos Pequenitos w/Morning Meadow

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I originally made this card for another sketch challenge, but I was so busy doing a different card that I passed the deadline.  Anyhow, the card is for a distant relative in Mexico.  My mom shared with her the Mother's Day card I made her and she asked if I could make a card for her.  This is it. =)

In case you didn't know, Stampin' Up! also has a Spanish line and I have some of them.  Click here to look at all the Spanish cards I have made.

Blog Candy Alert:  It's happening… right now on my Facebook Page.  I'm giving away  a Fancy Friends Card Kit to a lucky winner.  To enter to win all you have to do is LIKE and SHARE the first post here on my FB page.  Get in on the action and SHARE your heart away.  Contest ends Fri., August 16th.

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The special is great if you want to try Stampin' Up! for the first time and want to experience the quality ink, paper, and embellishments.  Awesome price for the first-timer too!


BIG SHOT GIVE-A-WAY FROM ME!

Don't let the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine ($99.95 value)  get away.  You have until August 15th to make a minimum purchase.  Any item makes you eligible… to include clearance items, card kits, glue, tape, scissors, anything!  Simply meet the $35 minimum (before tax & shipping).  Click here to read more.

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If all you want is a starter kit and not sure you want to continue your membership with Stampin' Up! then the kit is for you!  We have a no commitment clause within my Circle of Pals.  If you join this month, you will have until December 2013 to make a decision.  A NO-PRESSURE DECISION, that is!  I would love for you to experience the special friendships I have personally experienced.

Stampin' Up Products Used:
Morning Meadow Clear Stamp Set
Deseos Pequenitos
Old Olive Stampin' Write
Melon Mambo Stampin Write
Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
Melon Mambo Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock

Stampin! Up! Gee, Thanks + Give-a-Way

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Gee Thanks 1

I love this particular stamp… why?  Because it reminds me of how my son would say it to me.  The heavy font adds a little more emphasis and gives it a jovial sound.

A perfect card to give to someone who has completely surprised you with a gift you were least expecting.  This is how I felt when Stampin’ Up! let me keep an extra My Paper Pumpkin  kit they accidentally sent to me.  I called them to let them know they sent an extra one and I needed to send it back.  I shouted, “GEE,THANKS!” when the representative said I could keep it.

So, what am I doing with it?  I’m giving it away!  I’m in a giving mood and I want to send it to someone who would love to try the kit.  To win it all you have to do is leave me a comment below and tell me why you wan to try it.  A winner will be selected on Monday, May 17th via my Facebook page.

Gee Thanks 2

Seriously though… while deployed I’m completing my professional military education.  It’s a little military education your recruiter doesn’t tell you about.  It’s painful, lengthy, and you just want to get it over with.

Yet in the end, you are so glad you finished it because you get a better understanding of why the Air Force exists.  Like the card… you experience a Gee, Whiz moment.

The greatest outcome of finishing your military education is that you become eligible to meet the promotion board. Doesn’t mean you’re going to get it, just means your can go up against your peers.  My board meets next month… wish me luck.

Go on get the stamp set and the paper… you are going to love it!
Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310)
Really Good Greetings Clear Stamp Set (130333)
Don’t forget the clear blocks.

Until the Next Post…

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Which Card Had a Smudge & Blog Candy

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I made four 3 x 3 cards that will show you just how quick & easy it is to make some really cute cards.  I used nothing but scraps to put them together.  I used the Wishes Your Way Stamp set from the Spring Catalog.  Don’t have a catalog… I give mine away for free!  Click HERE to get yours NOW!


I have often heard that there are no mistakes in stamping.  I must confess… it’s so true!  When I first made these cute cards I messed one up.  I accidentally got too ink happy and smudged the outline of one of the sentiments, but I covered it up with a strip of DSP.  You can’t even tell can you?

I LOVE YOUR COMMENTS:  Tell me how you fix your smudges.  I’m also giving away some blog candy to one lucky winner.  I have some very beautiful retired designer series paper I’d like to give to you.  But it’s a surprise grab bag because it’s up for grabs…. LoL.  Go on you know you want it… leave a comment and tell me how you fix your smudges?  Winner will be announced on Saturday afternoon.

 

Various Cards 4Click on Images to View Products Used

Wishes Your WayWishes Your Way129156L

Bitty ButterflyBitty Butterfly 129406L

Borders Scoring PlateBorders Scoring Plate 126192L

Kindess MattersKindness Matters 122902L

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This video was just too cute to pass up! Making a handmade card will NEVER get old… and they are much more valuable because YOU made time to make it.

Cards do not have to be like a foo foo cup of coffee… they can be clean and simple like the one in the video and still make a gigantic impact.  Especially for the person getting the handmade card.

I love your comments:  Here’s a question for you… What kind of card or cards will you make today?  If you’re a Paper Pumpkin Player, I will be announcing a winner for March’s Introductory My Paper Pumpkin on February 28th.

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Stampin’ Up! Another Birthday Cupcake

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I made this quick & easy card during my lunch break the other day, just to show you that a very cute simple card can be made from someone who “thinks” they can’t make beautiful cards.  A simple piece of card stock and a stamp will bring a great ray of sunshine to someone on their birthday.

I took a leftover piece of Basic Gray card stock (121044) and cut out the center with my Apothecary Accents framelits (127003).  I’m saving the cutout piece to use later on a different card that my brain hasn’t thought of yet… LoL.

To add the silver icing I used Versa Mark clear ink (102282) and a blender pen (102845) on the swirl and added silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109131) to give it a shine.

It still seemed a little plain to me, so I punched out a little basic black  flower (121045) with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309).  Tiny heart was punch out with Melon Mambo (115320) using the tiny heart in the Owl Punch (118074).

The cupcake image came from the Easy Events set (123225) and the sentiment was taken from the Patterned Occasions set (129624), that you will be able to earn for free from Sale-a-Bration (starting Jan 22nd) with a $50 purchase.

 

Paper Pumpkin Player’s here’s another chance to activate…. LoL.  I thought that was cute.  It reminded me of my childhood cartoon, The Wonder Twins.  If you haven’t taken advantage of become a Paper Pumpkin Player, you’re missing out on free monthly blog candy.  Here’s the question:  Does this card fit your style of clean and simple or are you thinking “too much white space?” =)

Last night, I had one of the best conversations with a new friend.  She basically confirmed that we as people are in control of how we let others make us feel.  It’s often hard to overcome, but it CAN be done!  After all, when others point something out about you there are always more of their own fingers pointing back at them.  Boo-ya!  Thank you so much for the wonderful conversation Ms. Margaret.

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Stampin’ Up! a Cupcake Birthday

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Here’s your first card to comment on to be eligible to receive a free My Paper Pumpkin kit.  Consider it my monthly blog candy exclusively for my subscribers.  Did I hear some of you say, “What!?  Free monthly blog candy?  I want in on it too!  What must I do?”

First, sign up (top right) to follow my blog via email, then leave comments on posts as they are added.  Read more about my monthly give-a-way here.  Start with this cupcake birthday card.

Melon Mambo has officially become my new favorite card stock color… for now (lol).  It is so bold and bright your only thoughts are sweetness and fuzzy warm thoughts.  The cupcake stamp is a from the Patterns Occasions stamp set that you will find in the upcoming Sale-A-Bration on January 22nd.  Request a FREE Spring catalog now and I’ll also include a Sale-A-Bration brochure.

As usual, I used Freshly Made Sketches #68 to make my Cupcake Birthday card and I would love for you to leave a comment and tell me if you think it was wise to also use a strip of basic black cardstock into the sketch. =)

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:
Stamp Set:  Sale-A-Bration Available Jan. 22nd – Patterned Occasions (C-129624/W-129621)
Paper:  Sahara Sand (121043), Twitterpated (125406), Basic Black (121045), Basic Gray (121044)
Ink: Melon Mambo (115656)
 Accessories: Large Rhinestones (129424)

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New Year Ticket Blog Candy Winner(s)!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I was so happy to have received your comments and bottom line… I can’t thank you enough for leaving such sweet comments on the blog candy give-a-way post.  I have a feeling that this year is going to be a great year for me.  Will giving away more blog candy attract more blog subscribers?  I’ll just have to find out right?  LoL… Now, for the blog candy winner….. drum roll please…..

THE BLOG CANDY WINNER IS #15 RUTH VARIAN selected via Random.Org.

Ruth said:

“I enjoy seeing your wonderful card ideas!  Gives me inspiration!  My resolution is to have the card ready before the day it has to be in the mail!”

Congratulations Ruth!  Please email me (maggie@maggiemadecards.com) in the next 24 hours with your mailing address and I’ll get your blog candy sent to you right away!

Truth be told… you are ALL winners!  Stampin’ Up! is hooking you up with a FREE My Digital Studio Gift for the New Year.  Click HERE to download your free desk top calendar.  If you don’t have My Digital Studio download your FREE 30-day trial HERE.

Download includes:
* 6 embellishments (1 desktop wallpaper in 6 sizes to accommodate various screen resolutions)

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* FREE desktop calendar that will brighten your day every time you look at it
* Coordinates with the Let It Snow Kit for even more fun

Colors:
Bashful Blue, Concord Grape, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand

Free Tickets Still Available for Blog Candy

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It’s New Year’s Eve and we will soon celebrate 2013.  Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions and others simply set some goals for the coming year.  My resolution for the new year is to find a balance between my full-time career, family, and blog.  I want to maximized the time I have to make cards, while at the same time make the blog better for YOU.

There are so many new exciting things coming to Stampin’ Up! this year that I want to tell you all so bad, but I can’t.  So in the mean time visit my previous post  HERE for your chance to win the product above.  Winner will be announced on New Year’s Day!

Get Your Ticket Right Here for Blog Candy!

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Get your tickets out ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another sneak peak of new product coming January 3, 2013!  That date is special because it’s my cousin’s birthday!  In case it rains next week, my cousin will be guaranteed a bright sunny day by the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Subtles Collection because the entire paper stack is perfect to brighten a cloudy rainy day.  Lately I have used the Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon so much that I’m going to submit another order.

Don’t forget that new items have been added to the Clearance Rack.  Click HERE to check them out!  When I first learned about Stampin’ Up! I hit the clearance rack to help me build up my supplies. Then I learned about the Discounts & Benefits and I’m so glad I read up on it!

The card sketch was influenced by the Deconstructed sketch no. 82 to create my ticket to a sunny birthday.  I just discovered it and I have a feeling I will be submitting more sketches in 2013.

Thank you for visiting me today. I am humbled that you stopped by for a visit and in the same way waiters enjoy tips… I enjoy reading your lovely comments.

PLEASE LEAVE ME A COMMENT:  Tell me if you’ve made any New Year’s Resolutions?  One of my resolutions is to manage my full-time career, family, and blog, so I can maximize my card making time.  Along with taking courses for a possible promotion, it has become easier to enter card sketch challenges.  It really helps with the time I have available to make cards.

Something else I’ve been thinking about…. does it make a difference to you if the products used to make the card are not listed?

BLOG CANDY GIVE-A-WAY:  To thank you, I have blog candy to give away, see below. I hope to announce a winner on New Year’s Day.  Will you help me?

Blog Candy Contents:
Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Retired Clear Mount Triple Treat Flower (Clear Block Not Included)
Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Reverse side of paper.  Go on leave your comment for a chance to win this Blog Candy.

Free Stamp Set and Gigantic Sale!

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Over 300 new Clearance Rack items have been added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail-only while supplies last!  And for the first time ever, stamps are included at up to 40% off.

Between today and Mon., Dec. 17th, place a $20 minimum on-line order at my store and become eligible to win the Not So Seriously Retired Clear Mount stamp Set (123087) used to make the two cards below (clear blocks not included).

Winner will be announced the morning of Tue., Dec. 18th and the stamp set will be put in the mail immediately.  This way, you will receive it before Christmas, just in case you’d like to use it as a stocking stuffer.

You do not have to shop just from the Clearance Rack either, but that’s where the real deals are.  Don’t wait until items you’d like to have are gone.

($24.95 Value)

Stamp Sets Used:  Ornament Keepsakes (C 128051)

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BLOG CANDY: Simply Sent Everyday Elegance

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It’s that time again for some wonderful blog candy give-a-way.

Simply Sent Everyday Elegance Kit

Elegant cards in an instant—thank-you cards or any-occasion cards.  All the work has been done for you.  Precut and color-coordinated—all you have to do is customize and send them off!  Coordinating stamp set and ink sold separately.

What must you do?

Via COMMENT (not email) at the bottom of this post, answer the question below…

WHY DO YOU THINK THE NEW STARTER KIT WILL BE A SUCCESS?

‘Like’ me on FACEBOOK and if you win you will also receive

Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Winner will be announced sometime on Sun., May 6th.
The True Random Number Generator will be used to pick winner.

Good Luck!