Category: Clean and Simple

You’ve Got This!

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Encouragement

Did you see my post last Thursday?  I made this exact card in a completely different color with embossing and I wrote about how it was beautifully ugly…LOL.  It was so ugly that I loved it!  If you missed it and are curious as to what it looked like click here.

Blog Candy:  Remember there is blog candy to be given and you can enter to win it by taking a second look at the last week’s Stamp, Ink, Paper post here.

MAGGIE MADE TIPS:

  • Darker Shade Frame.  My goal was to bring the eyes back to the center of the card to highlight the flower and not necessarily the stamped background.  To accomplish that, I used a thin matting of Melon Mambo between Whisper White to give it a framed outline.  I think it worked.

June On-Line Orders.  Receive a sample (one of each) Expressions Natural Elements when you place an order via my on-line store and use Host Code: 7XAYE9K4

No Contact – What it really means.  When you select “No Contact” when you place your on-line order it literally means, “Don’t tell Maggie I placed an order.”  I will not be told who  you are and can’t send you the free product samples.  I would love for you to instead check-mark, “YES, allow my demonstrator to contact me with order updates and other important information.”  Please know that I will never send you junk mail. I want to show you how much I truly appreciate your business.

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An Eclectic Gracias En Español

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Thank You Spanish

This cute little simple card measures 3 x 3″ and it was my first time using the Kinda Eclectic stamp set.  It’s been out for a little while, but I can tell you this much…it’s a keeper!  You can check out all the cool cards others have made with this awesome set here.

JUNE ON-LINE ORDERS: Receive a sample (one of each) Expressions Natural Elements when you place an order via my on-line store and use Host Code: 7XAYE9K4

NO CONTACT – What it really means.  When you select “No Contact” when you place your on-line order it literally means, “Don’t tell Maggie I placed an order.”  I will not be told who  you are and can’t send you the free product samples.  I would love for you to instead check-mark, “YES, allow my demonstrator to contact me with order updates and other important information.”  Please know that I will never send you junk mail. I want to show you how much I truly appreciate your business.

HIT IT AND QUIT IT.  What do I mean by this?  I’d like to tell you how you and ONE friend (surely you have more than one) can hit it on a great starter kit deal and then just quit it.  Since I only want serious people to read what I have to say, I seriously think you should click here to read the details, but only if you’re serious.

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Notecard Gifts in My Digital Studio

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Note Cards MDS

Do you use My Digital Studio? If you do…have you used it to make notecards like these for gifts? If you don’t…you should. Why? Just look at what you can make for gifts! LOL

Seriously, I made a few sets of classic his & her notecards and gave them as Christmas gifts. But hey, you can still make them for Birthday, Anniversary, or Congratulations gifts. Imagine all the money you can save AND how much more a handmade gifts are appreciated.

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If it’s not obvious these to lucky friends are from New Orleans, LA and they just happen to be Saints fans (just in case you missed it)… HA!

MAGGIE MADE THOUGHTS:

  • Did you know that men’s and women’s teeth are shaped slightly different? What does this have to do with this post!?
  • Well, when I made these notecards I made the fleur-de-lis just slightly different in each card. Bryan’s set has a rigid sharp cornered fleur-de-lis and Sindy’s is more rounded with delicate curves.
  • So, in the same way teeth are slightly different, so are the watermarks in each card. Now does the first bullet make sense? LOL

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

I’ve been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for three years now and I’ve grown successfully in each year. In about a week or so I’m going to make a super announcement that has me ‘all shook up’ (in Elvis Presley’s voice). I’m so excited because when I was initially given the news I couldn’t stop smiling. When one door closed another opened and I can’t wait to share it with you!

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Why Make Monogrammed Notecards

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Monogram Note Card

Today’s post is in collaboration with Createyou86 and much like paper-crafting we have my favorite thing in common… the love for creativity.

First things first, if you believe the hype when people say, “I can’t draw to save my life!” then this post is not for you.

The ability to hand draw objects or people is not creativity!

Do you agree with me? It doesn’t matter below is the definition.

A Creative Idea: What It Means

Creativity is the act of making something new and different to YOU. It is an idea, a poem, or even a handmade card, such as a notecard.

To put something together on a piece of paper and call it a notecard is creativity and it is like beauty… seen in the eye of the beholder.

Creativity Is No Secret: It’s Easier to Find Than You Think

Look at the simple, yet classy notecard (and envelope). I got the idea from a sketch I came across over a year ago on the internet. It’s become my “go to notecard” ever since.

Note Card

I always use an ‘M’ to represent my name and now its become my personal symbol. I send it to past, present and future networking contacts. Sending a few written words about a conversation, meeting, or future endeavor will make you stand out. Don’t believe me? Try it. You’ll be very surprised.

When I first began making note cards, I used a stencil for the ‘M’, but have not graduated to using a die-cut. A rubber stamp works well too. The possibilities are endless.

I made the lines around the card with a simple ruler and black pen to add emphasis to the “M”. You can see another more detailed note card here.

There’s a way for you to learn creativity!

Save time spent on the internet searching for ideas, I’ve put together a FREE e-book that comes with enough layouts for cards or scrapbook layouts. Download your e-book by signing up to receive my blog updates here. 

If you already make and send notecards, please leave a comment below and share who you send them to and why?

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Thank You My Paper Pumpkin

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There are two simple words that show you are grateful for what was done or given to you.  I often like to say, “There are not enough thank you’s in the world to show you my gratitude.”

So, today I say THANK YOU to you… my friend!  Thank you for signing up to follow My Paper Journey.  I’ve been at this for two years and I have learned so much from you and the blog.  If you haven’t signed up you can click right here and sign up now.

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The card is an upscaled version of March’s My Paper Pumpkin and if you haven’t signed up to get the monthly kit delivered straight to your door step all I can say is your missing out on some fantastic kits.  If you missed the orignal kit card, you can find the original right here.

Lesson Learned:  You can take an original design and change it up a bit to make it your own.  With this card I used the same elements that came with the kit… the wooden ‘thank you’ die cut and the arrow stamp.

To make it my own I stamped the die cut in Silver Metallic ink with sponge daubers.  Then I embossed the arrow stamp with Silver embossing powder to give it texture.

Finally, to mimic the original card I used the flower punch that comes with the Punch Pack to give it a sparkle finish.

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Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
$6.95
Silver Foil Sheets
$3.95
Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder
$4.75
Embossing Buddy
$5.95
Punch Pack
$16.95
Silver Metallic Encore Pad
$9.95
Sponge Daubers
$10.95
Versamark Pad
$7.50

Stampin’ Up! My Paper Pumpkin for March

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March My Paper Pumpkin

Woo hoo… the March My Paper Pumpkin is crazy-oh so fun-cool!  You get EIGHT, yes EIGHT cards and the coolest wooden cutouts with “thank you & congrats” and they are sure bet to have some fun with them.  If you didn’t get yours then you are surely missing out.

My Paper Pumpkin monthly kits are a sure way to spend a fun Saturday/Sunday morning.  At least that’s what I did this morning.  I had to run some errands or else I would’ve made more and made each one different.  However, I will add a bit of Maggie Made flare in the next couple days and will show them to you on my Facebook page.

If you haven’t ‘liked’ my page do so now and don’t miss out on the rest of the seven cards I will dress up and show there.  By the way, I do have ONE extra My Paper Pumpkin kit and you can win if for FREE!

Here’s how:

  1. Sign up for a monthly subscription of My Paper Pumpkin before March 31st right HERE.
  2. After you sign up… you will be entered to win the March kit.
  3. A lucky winner will be chosen and announced on April 3rd using Random Number generator on random.com.
  4. Will it be you?

SaleabrationOne last thing before I go back outside to enjoy this beautiful first Saturday of Spring… don’t forget about Sale-a-bration.  It’s in its last couple weeks and I would hate for you to miss it.  I love to give away free product and in order to continue giving away awesome stuff… and only YOU can help me do that!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and making my dreams come true!

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Stampin’ Up! Some Monkey Business

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My #1 goal as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is to teach others that creativity is not a requirement to make simple handmade cards.  This card is actually massed produced and handed out to people I meet at work, while shopping, or out to dinner.

Now when I say mass-produced these cards, I mean that the images are already stamped on, but the sequence and ribbon are not yet adhered.  That part is left to the person who receives it as lesson one to my intro card making class.  Baby steps… lol.

Want to learn more?  Sign up for my monthly class.  Already a card-maker?  Come to my monthly stamp camps or sign up for the Shoebox Card Share.  Want a girls night out with your girlfriends… give me the date.  Want a one-on-one… just let me know.

View My Events Calendar  and Send me a Message

Don’t have time for any of that?  Check out the ready to assemble card kits here.

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Fourtieth Birthday

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Birthday

Stamping doesn’t always have to include a sentiment.  Numbers work just as well when you want them to highlight a special milestone… like turning 40!

You could be wondering what the bee means and it can mean a lot of things… like Queen Bee turns 40, or someone bee forty… LOL.  Either way you look at it, it can mean anything you want it to bee… LoL.

Birthday

I taught a beginner’s card making class tonight and I had so much fun doing it.  Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would love teaching so much.  If you live anywhere near Solano County look me up and join my fun classes, host a workshop, or email me and we’ll get together for a private class!
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You do realize what the end of this month means right!?

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Hello with My Digital Studio Hybrid

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Hello MDS Hybrid

Have your ever been minding your own business going about your day when suddenly in your thoughts someone you know pops into it?  I have heard that when this happens that we should pause and pray for that person.  Yesterday as I was preparing my service dress uniform ready to attend a Celebration of Life memorial, I received a text from a very good friend and it said, “Hi Maggie, I’ve been thinking of you and I just wanted to say hello, how are you?”

It was the second message I received tht morning and it brightened up my day and felt very grateful that I have friends who stop whatever they are doing to let me know they thought of me and wish me well.  It is proof to me that my friends and I connect on a spiritual level.

As a carmaker,  I know that when the Holy Spirit leads me to send this card to someone it is because I’m being used to bless someone.  Snail mail brings so much joy that one smiles from ear to ear.  Go on give it a try… send someone a card.

Hello MDS Hybrid

I can produce this card on my My Digital Studio software in multiples to have readily available, so that when a loved one pops into my mind, I can send them this card and make their day.

LESSON LEARNED:  To dress up a My Digital Studio card simply add a strip of ribbon with a little pop of color and in a minute you have a beautiful clean and simple card.

EventsLive in my area?  Check out my events calendar here.  Come stamp with me or attend one of my free beginners classes where I will introduce you to the basics of card making.  You will make new friends and if you’ve never made a handmade card before you will discover a new passion.  The best FREE therapy that will release your stress.  Let’s just call it Paper Yoga!

Saleabration Details

Click HERE to see the Sale-a-bration brochure or send me a message HERE to get a FREE one mailed to you.

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Thinking of You Under the Tree

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Thinking of you

Everyday someone becomes an Angel and everyday we carry our Angels in our hearts forever.  Losing someone we love is one of the most heart piercing moments we will all experience at one time or another.

For me, my first experience of loss was when my grandmother passed away.  I was only 11 years old, but I was fortunate enough to have spent so much time with her every summer when school was out.  To this day, 34 years later… I still miss her dearly and think of her daily.  She is my Angel.

This card is one of those that is so difficult to not only give to someone, but as a card-maker they are even more difficult to make.  Nevertheless, we must because at one time or another at whatever age we must go through the difficulty of losing a loved one.

Thinking of you

This particular stamp set has always been difficult for me to make.  For one, that tree!  I never know who to situate it on the card and I thought about layering it with grass, but I didn’t like the look of it and it made the oval shaped look awkward.  So, I decided on snipping it and stamped the backgroup with Versamark Ink.

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Shoebox Card Share/Compartida de Tarjetas en Caja de Zapatos

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My nationality/race/ethnicity is often confused by many and I am usually asked, “Where are you from?”  The question has been asked since my childhood, so I know what people  ask in a pleasant manner.

My family origins are rooted in Mexico and I am a first generation American.  My first language was Spanish and I learned English in kindergarten.  I once wrote about my father and if you would like to read a very short post about my background click here.  But to learn a little more about me personally please read my About Me Page.

Stampin’ Up! is a world-wide company and they have product lines in Spanish, German, and French.  I love diversity and to serve the Latino community I occasionally post cards with Spanish sentiments like the one’s below.

Shoebox Card Share

Tengo un grupo que comparte tarjetas hechas a mano y nos juntamos una vez al mes para intercambiar nuestras tarjetas y nos divertimos con mucha risa y nuevas amistades.

Shoebox Card Share

Este mes fue la primer ves que nos juntamos y es el empiezo de nuevas amistades y muchisima diversión.  Si vives cercas del Condado de Solano en el Norte de California y gustas ser parte de este grupo envíeme un mensaje aquí.

El color para sellar los sentimientos depende ha usted y puede simplemento puede usar color negro para hacerlo sensillo hasta puede solamente ucer un color negro.

Shoebox Card Share

Esta fue la unica tarjeta que le puse sello en Ingles (Eres Increible).  Continua para abajo para ver los prodcuts que use para hacer estas lindas tarjetas.  Si tienes unas preguntas sobre el arte de hacer tarjetas simples mandame un mensaje aqui y te respondo pronto.

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So you think you’re not creative or you don’t have time to make a handmade card!?  Don’t worry, we’ve got ALL the pieces you need to make somebody’s day.  The kits are quick & easy and best of all convenient for your busy lifestyle.  Click HERE to see the bundles now.

¿Así que crees que no eres creativo o no tienes tiempo para hacer una tarjeta hecha a mano?  No te preocupes, tenemos todas las piezas que usted necesita para hacer una persona feliz.  Los kits son facil y rapidas para hacer y lo mejor es que son conveniente para su estido de vida.  Oprima aqui para mirar los kits que estan en venta.

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