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A Simple Teen’s Birthday Indeed!

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A week and a half ago my daughter from another mother (me) became a teenager.  She’s not a typical teenager, nor a girly girl that needs to have the make-up, nor the heels, nor the fashion named clothes.  She prefers jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers… and I love her bunches!  She reminds me of myself and no matter what she doesn’t fall into peer pressure.  That’s my girl, Leila.  Now lets go play paintball again!

It wasn’t until this week that I realized Leila’s birthday is one day after my military anniversary.  I was beside myself when I shockingly remembered that July 28th was my 23rd anniversary since joining the 1% club.  WoW!  I’m still in shock… I was in the reserves for 16 of those years and so far I am still LIVING THE DREAM.

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Itty Bitty Banners, Make a Cake
Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink Pad:  Real Red
Accessories:  1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch

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A Faithful Friend

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There is a special friend that I think about everyday.  She came back from a deployment on the other side of the world earlier this year and as many of us have experienced… we are forever changed in one way or another.  When we deploy we change, some a little and some a lot. Everyone changes according to their personal experiences and one is not like the other.  It is neither a good or bad thing… it’s just something that happens.  It’s the hardest thing anyone can imagine and we are often expected to slip back into life and assume nothing has changed.  My friend is special to me and I want her to know that I understand the changes and that she is my treasured friend.

MAGGIE’S BAZAAR:  As a way to make room for new products from the 2012-13 Stampin’ Up! Catalog, I am selling my retired stamp sets.  Most of the stamp sets are slighlty used and in extremely excellant condition.  Shipping is free for all items and they are non-refundable.  Please email me if you have any questions.

There are also some one-of-a-kind cards that are for sale too.  I can hear some of my friends saying, “Finally!  I can buy a card from Maggie!”  =)  Thank you for the awesome compliment.  I will post them for sale as I make them, but not all will be sold since I make the majority of my cards as personal cards to give away.

FRIDAY CARD CAMP:  Date change… because many have the middle of the week off for Fourth of July, I have pushed the date back to Friday, July 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.  I have THREE seats left.  Please email me right away if you want a seat.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Lean on Me (122285)
Paper:  Verry Vanilla (101650); Soft Suade (115318); Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (126898)
Ink Pad:  Soft Suede (115657)

A Black & White Father’s Day

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I loved making this card so much that I made several.  It is so adorable that the picture doesn’t give it the justice it deserves.  It’s been the simplest and easiest card to make too.  The design does all the talking.  The only part that took a little longer to do was the embossing.  I tripple embossed it with black embossing powder to give it the super wet shiney look and feel.

A fellow Pal (Nina Dee at Deesigns By Nina Dee.) made a similar card and I wanted to make something the same, but different… LoL.  Doesn’t that sound funny.  Everyone has a style and that is what is so great about crafts… you can copy and share everything, simply remember to give credit where credit is due.  =)

FREE CARD CLASS:  Yes,  I provide a private class sessions that consist of basic card making skills.  It only lasts ONE hour and they are fun fun fun.  If you haven’t been to my monthly card camp, send me an email and see what the fuss is all about.  I have 4 spots still open.  I can also provide a private session for you and 6 friends on a different date.  Send me an email for more information.

CURRENT PROMOTION:  Sponsor a class with a $450 sales total and you will receive $115 in FREE product, plus one item at 50% off!!!  The deal is so great… I’m going to have to sponsor one myself… LoL.

Summer Home Base Business Fair at Travis AFB:  If you are coming by to check out the fair, stop by my booth for a chance to win one of two mini card sets shown on their Facebook Page.  Fair attendess… leave a comment below to enter the $25.00 shopping spree.  If you place a $50.00 order on my on-line store your shopping spree amount will be increased to $40.00.  See you there.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper:  Basic Black (121045); Red Glimmer Paper (121790), Whisper White (100730)
Ink Pad:  Whisper White (101731)
Make it Pop:  Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133)
Punches:  Word Window (119857); 1/2″ circle (119869)

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Pals June 2012 Blog Hop: New Catalog

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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 the beautifully talented Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn, I’m stop number 18 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.

I am in love with the new catalog.  The new stamps are absolutely stunning!  The brand new 2012-14 In Colors are beyond your color imagination.  They all match perfectly with all the new Designer Series Paper.

I am learning to mix and match colors together so they all compliment eachother.  In designing my card, I purposely added a few Stampin’ Dimensionals to ‘create’ a 3-D effect to a few of the dots.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from the madly talented Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements, stop number 19 on the Pals New Catalog Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  2. Brian King at Stamp with Bria
  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 Curiositie
  32. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin’ Blog

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A Clean & Simple Father’s Day

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As a hobby demonstrator I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of card making.  On the first Friday of every month I hold a ‘by invite only’ FREE card camp.  Only five lucky individuals are invited at a time, not  because I don’t want to share and teach more people, but because I have a small setting to show and teach others what I love.  It only takes one hour and allows for beginners to take their time and not feel overwhelmed or rushed.  This month we created this clean & simple Father’s Day card.  We had so much fun and the friendships formed were golden.

If you live in the Fairfield-Suisun, Vacaville, Travis AFB, Dixon area send me an email for more information and sign up to join us next month.  But you gotta hurry… I have only FOUR (4) seats left for July.  If you want a private session in your home with five of your friends… send me an email.

 

 

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Kindness Matters (122902), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper:  Real Red (102482), Comfort Cafe (126898)
Ink Pad:  Soft Suede (115657)
 Punches:  Postage Stamp (122344)

A Blossom Flower for You!

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I absolutely love the new In-Colors!  They are bright, bold, and they coordinate perfectly!  I began with the thought of making a clean and simple birthday card, but ended up using two punches and the banner framelits.  It is still simple, but added extra items that gave the card a little more dimension and pow.  I could use the card as a ‘Just Because’ or even as a ‘Birthday’  card.  I cannot wait to put it in the mail. =)

To make the vase I used the Petite Pennants punch and cut the tops off.  The melon mambo adds depth and dimenstion to the tempting turquoise cardstock layered together.  One of the main reasons why I joined Stampin’ Up! was because of the ease of coordination of all their paper.

FREE PAPER in JUNE:  This month only, the $99 Starter Kit not only comes with fully customizable products, you’ll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD!  That’s up to $48 in additional FREE products!  Learn more about taking a Test Drive.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Bright Blossoms (125497), Itty Bitty Banners (126257)
Paper:  Patio Party DSP (126916), Summer Starfruit (126839), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Melon Mambo (115320)
Ink Pad:  Gumball Green (126861)
Make it Pop:  Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577)
Punches:  Boho Blossoms (119858), Petite Pennants (122361)
Framelits: Bitty Banners (129267)

With Greatest Sympathy

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When we lose someone we love there are never enough words to comfort the pain of the loss.  This loss includes our pets because they become a part of our family.  This card was especially made for a good friend of mine who lost her special cat Chemo a few days ago.

The Faith in Nature stamp is retiring, so if you want it, grab it while supplies last.  Click on the link below the card ingredients to see the stamp set.

GRAB THE NEW KIT FOR $99:  Design your own kit with your wish list!  Not sure what items to pick?  Don’t worry we have a suggested list of products.  Learn about he discounts and benefits just for grabbing on to the new kit!  Want to buy $190 in product for $99???  You have every right.Thank you so much for playing along.

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Retiring Faith In Nature – Clear-Mount Stamp, Loving Thoughts – Clear-Mount Stamp
Paper:  Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Not Quite Navy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink Pad:  Pumpkin Pie
Added Dimension:  Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

Pals May 2012 Blog Hop: Retirement Party

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It’s a Retirement Party!  It’s the Pals Blog Hop!  It’s the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products!  You’ve probably hopped over from the beautifully talented, Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner, I’m Craft Ninja stop number 11 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 retiring 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

I fell in love with Stampin’ Up! because of the quality of the products… but the friends that came with are the icing on the cake.  My sweet Pals are my inspiration and together we say good-bye to or favorite products.  I have way too many favorites, so I will show the best fitting stamp for this month’s blog hop.  The banner says it all, “true love stories never end.”  They simply retire… LoL.  Then we fall in love all over again with the new products.

Now hop along for more mad craft skills with inspiring ideas from Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX, stop number 12 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings
  2. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
  3. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin
  4. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog
  5. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
  6. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  7. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin’ Blog
  8. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner
  11. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  12. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
  13. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  14. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  15. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
  16. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  17. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
  18. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
  19. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Sweetly Said
Paper:  Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper; Real Red, Crumb Cake
Ink Pad:  Basic Black
Make it Pop:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
Punches:  Butterfly

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!

Mr. Lion Baby Shower Card & New Kit Promotion

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My friend Janae asked me if she could buy a baby card from Maggie Made Cards and I told her that I typically do not sell the cards I post to the blog.  But instead, I had a bright idea.  Janae is a professional photographer Nikon Girl Photography (Facebook) and web-designer, so I figured… hmmm… maybe we can make a trade.  She gave me full reign over design and I have been eager to make this onesie card I have seen repeatedly.  I have to admit… I LOVE IT!

This particular onesie is not my original creation.  I found it on Deesigns by NinaDee and I simply created the lion face.  Feel free to use her instructions to cut out the card and use mine to make the Lion face.

To Make Lion:  Use the following punches… 1 (one) Ornament, 1 (one) Scallop Circle, 1 (one) 5 Petal Flower, 2 each 1/2″ Circles.  After punching shapes, sponge the edges of the six items with Chocolate Chip ink.  Follow remaining steps below:

1) First print the FREE eyes from My Scrap Chick and cut out color choice
2) Using scissors, snip off the top of the ornament to smooth out the top of the head
3) Using scissors, cut out two petals out of the 5 Petal Flower punch
4) Glue each petal onto the back of the ornament shape (which becomes the face)
5) Glue the eyes
6) Glue the two 1/2″ circles towards bottom of face
7) Using black marker place random dots on inside of the round circles
8) Using pink marker draw nose slightly above the two joining circles
9) With thin black marker draw whiskers on each side of circles

COMING MAY 1ST!

Fully customizable Starter Kit for $99!

It will be the perfect start to your hobby or businesses–your way!

What will come with the kit?

  • Up to $125 worth of any Stampin’ Up! products!
  • A business supply pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190.
  • FREE Shipment!
  • On-Line sign-up/starter kit is very easy and instant.
  • There will be NO obligation to purchase anything beyond the kit, hold workshops or classes.

To Sweeten the Deal, you will also get:

  • A 20% discount off Stampin’ Up! products or keep as “instant income.”
  • An additional 10% with your first demonstrator order when completed within the first 45 days of your memebership.
  • Pre-order select Stampin’ Up! stamps, tools and embellishments a month (or more) before the customers sales period.
  • Earn free stamps.
  • Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other awards.
  • Earn free hostess sets and merchandise.
  • Receive Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive monthly demonstrator magazine, Stampin’ Success.
  • Be inspired by video tutorials and project ideas on the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator web site.

You will become a part of a bigger organization than just my team… you become a part of my upline, Pretty Pals and our private blog.

It will be the BEST time to sign up just for the kit itself!

If you have questions, please email me and I will respond with lightning speed!

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Handmade Card Ingredients

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper:  So Saffron (105118), Bashful Blue (105120), Chocolate Chip (102128)
Ink Pad:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
Added Dimension:  Basic Pearls (119247)
Punches Used to make Lion’s Face:  Scallop Circle (118874),
5 Petal Flower (119880), Ornament (119847), 1/2″ Circle from Itty Bitty Shapes (118309)

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