Category: Pals Blog Hops

March Pals Blog Hop: Get Ready for Spring

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Thank you for joining us for the March Pals Blog Hop! Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are excited to share new ideas and projects to get you ready for spring.

You should have just left the sizzling hot stop number 12 on the Pals Hop – Brian King at Stamp with Brian.  If so, you are in the right spot.  If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

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I currently live in a Golden State and I have also lived in the Beehive State, the Old Line State, and the Garden State.  My favorite visits have been to the Aloha State and the Sunshine State.  My card reminds me of the rich colors of those states and the memories made living in each one.  May you have a bloomin’ marvelous day in which ever state you live. 

If you are wondering how banners are made, don’t worry you do not need a special tool to make them.  Cut out strips of paper measuring at your desired length.  Then simply snip the ends in a “V”.  You can mark them with a pencil on the side that will not show.  Yes, it’s that easy.

Interested in receiving this blog candy below?  I am giving away to a lucky winner the Petite Curly Label Punch and the Pretty Petites Stamp Set that can only be awarded from Stampin’ Up! after a $100 order during Sale-a-Bration.  How generous is that???

To enter to win simply click on the egg below and leave a comment by 6 PM CST on Thursday, March 14.  One recipient will be chosen at random from the comments received and the runner up will receive the card.  The blog candy recipients will be announced on Friday and the winners will need to email me their mailing address within 24 hours.  Good luck everyone! =)

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The next stop is Jennifer Takacs at Stamped in Full , stop number 14 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!

  1. Dawn Tidd at tiddbitsfromdawn
  2. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  3. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  4. Shannon Hokanson at Paper Works 
  5. Debbie Mageed at Scrappin’ & Stampin’
  6. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  7. Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
  8. Ann Schach at The Stampin’ Schach
  9. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
  10. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  11. Kerry Willard Bray at stampgoodness
  12. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  13. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards <== YOU ARE HERE
  14. Jennifer Takacs at Stamped in Full 
  15. Carmen Sublasky at The Creative Stamptuary
  16. Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds
  17. Linda Callahan at Stampin’ Seasons 
  18. Kim Czenszak at LiveLoveStamp
  19. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin’
  20. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair
  21. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  22. Ginger Toivonen at gingerstamps.com
  23. Amy Williams at Stampin’ on the Range
  24. Shannon Jaramillo at ezpeasycards
  25. Amy L. Lazzell at Just A Thought…Cards by Amy
  26. Penny Nichols at Sierra Stampin!
  27. Sherrie Gross at Stampin’ Sunshine
  28. Peggy Noe at prettypapercards.com
  29. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!

Thank you for visiting.


February Pals Blog Hop: Stampin’ Up! Products We Love!

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Thank you for joining us for the February Pals Blog Hop!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are excited to introduce you to the Stampin’ Up! products we LOVE. We hope you find new ideas for using the products you already have – or find new items to add to your wishlist.

 You should have just left stop number 20 on the Pals Hop – Jennifer Takacs at Stamped in Full.  If so, you are in the right spot.  If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

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This Valentine card is dedicated to you, the Pretty Pals faithful blog hoppers who stop by every month and leave us lovely sweet comments on projects we create to inspire and share with you.

The supplies I used are my favorite for the month of February.  I have way too many favorite items, so many that I go by the month… LoL.  The heart was very simple to do using the largest heart from the Hearts Collection and it was just as easy to run Typeset Alphabet through the Big Shot.  I added two silver red hearts by punching them out from the Owl Punch.

I used the following products to make this sweet real red Valentine heart:

Big ShotBig SHot 113439F

Modern Label PunchModern Label Punch 119849

Basic RhinestonesBasic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

Typeset AlphabetTypeset Alphabet 127553

Word Window PunchWord Window Punch 119857

Silver Glimmer PaperSilver Glimmer Paper124005

Owl PunchOwl Punch Heart 118074

Red Glimmer PaperRed Glimmer Paper 121790

Real Red Card StockReal Red Card Stock102482

The next stop is the beautifully talented Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty, stop number 2 on the Pals Blog Hop!  Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!

 

Pals Spring Catalog Favorites Blog Hop: Hearts A Flutter

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Thank you for joining us for the first Pals Blog Hop of 2013!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are excited to introduce you to new Stampin’ Up! products that are available in the Spring Catalog.  We hope you find inspiration and ideas for using the new stamps, papers and accessories.

 You should have just left stop number14 on the Pals Hop – Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamp Paper Scissors.  If so, you are in the right spot.  If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

There are many items I fell in love with in the Spring Catalog, but will show you the three items that ranked at the top.  The first is the Tea Lace Paper Doilies because they come pre-cut and ready to stamp on, glue on, or color in.  They are so delicate and dainty they remind me of the doilies my grandmom (Mi Nena) used to crochet.

My mom has also made many doilies for me and they look so close to the Tea Lace.  She makes me different colors to match my furniture and they will certainly become heirlooms that I will pass down to my son.  Well, maybe his wife… or daughters… LoL.

My second favorite item is the Hearts a Flutter stamp set, which you can purchase with a framelits die as a bundle.  I punched out a tiny red heart from the Two Step Owl and it’s oh so heavenly perfect for my Valentine. =)

Although my love for clean & simple cards is natural for me, I couldn’t resist my third favorite item… the silky smooth two-tone 1-1/4″ ribbon.  You gotta feel it with your fingers to appreciate the softness in the material.

Stamp Set:  Hearts a Flutter (C129252)
Embossing Folder:  Adorning Accents (125601)
Paper: Basic Gray  (121044), Very Vanilla (101650), Whisper White (100730)
Framelits Dies:  Hearts A Fluttere (130159) Bundled with Stamp Set (C131097)
Ink: Basic Gray (126981)
Ribbon: 1-1/4″ Basic Gray/Basic Black Two-Tone
Paper Doilies:  Tea Lace (129399)
Paper Punch:  Two Step Owl (118074)

The next stop is Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers, stop number 16 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!

Blog Hop Line Up:

  1. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  2. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
  3. Naki Rager at … notes from Naki
  4. Peggy Noe at prettypapercards.com
  5. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  6. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  7. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  8. Jennifer Takacs at Stamped In Full
  9. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  10. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  11. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  12. Linda Callahan at Stampin’ Seasons
  13. Lori J Martin at The Rejoicing Papercrafter
  14. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamp Paper Scissors
  15. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards<—- YOU ARE HERE
  16. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  17. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
  18. Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
  19. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  20. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts By Patti
  21. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
  22. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  23. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty

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Pals December Blog Hop: Celebrations

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We’re so glad you could join us for the final Pals Blog Hop of 2012!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are excited to celebrate all of our favorite occasions of the year!  And what’s a little celebration without some sparkle?!

You’ve probably hopped over from Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole, I’m stop number 20 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 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 chose to make a Paper Bow with a bit of a sparkle.  To make the bow I used our stunning, no-mess Glimmer Paper in Red and Silver.  To give it a peppermint touch like a candycane, I used a few slivers of Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper.  You too can make this gorgeous handmade bow in just a matter of minutes and you can click here to download the step-by-step instructions.  Remember, it doesn’t have to be Christmas to make a bow.  They work wonders on birthday presents, Valentine’s gifts, and Anniversary’s.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine, stop number 21 on the Pals Celebrations Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  2. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
  3. Kim Czenszak at LiveLoveStamp
  4. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
  5. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
  6. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  7. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  8. Beth Beard at My little craft blog
  9. Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
  10. Naki Rager at …notes from Naki
  11. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamp Paper Scissors
  12. Shannon Hokanson at My Stampin Blog
  13. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  14. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  15. Susan Lankford at stampandscrapwithsusan
  16. Liz Hughes at DIY Paper Creations
  17. Peggy Noe at prettypapercards.com
  18. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  19. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  20. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards<== YOU ARE HERE
  21. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine

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Pals October Blog Hop: Trick or Treat!?

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Trick-or-Treat! It’s time for some fun and festive crafting with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! You’ve probably hopped over from Shannon  Hokanson at My Stampin Blog, I’m stop number 20 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 Stampin’ Up! Halloween projects along with some tricks and treats along the way! 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.

Greeting Card Kids stamp set is one of my many favorites.  Why?  Because it incorporates Thanksgiving with the little girl sitting on the pumpkin, which can also be turned into an easy Harvest/Halloween card.  Can’t forget to mention Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and a cute boy and girl that remind me of our Story Time Designer Series Paper.  This stamp set makes the perfect pair with Teeny Tiny Wishes (did I mention a MUST have for every occasion?)

I’m giving away a TREAT! Lucky you!

Summer Smooches (6×12)

Comfort Cafe (6×12)

You will recieve your choice of either Summer Smooches or Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper cut at 6×12.  If you are announced as the winner, please let me know your choice.  

If you’d like a chance to win, simply leave a comment below by Fri., Oct. 12th.  Double your chance to win by hitting ‘LIKE’ on my Facebook page and you will be entered twice.  TRIPLE your chance if you Sign up for my free blog subscription and get entered into the drawing three times.  One random winner will be announced here next Tuesday, so be sure to come back!  I only ship within the U.S.  Winner has 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address, so stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!  Good Luck!

Now hop along for more tricks and treats and some spooky ideas from Sandra Conner at Pretty Provisions, stop number 21on the Pals Trick-or-Treat Blog Hop! Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
  2. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  3. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  4. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  5. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  6. Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com
  7. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
  8. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  9. Naki Rager at …notes from Naki
  10. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
  11. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamppaperscissors
  12. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  13. Laurie Chilton at Stampin’ Ink
  14. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
  15. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  16. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  17. Ann Schach at The Stampin’ Schach
  18. Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole
  19. Shannon Hokanson at My Stampin Blog
  20. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards <=== You Are Here
  21. Sandra Conner at Pretty Provisions
  22. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space

Pals August Blog Hop: Holiday Catalog

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Glad you could join us for some holiday crafting with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! You’ve probably hopped over from Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers, I’m stop number 22 on the Pals Hop and I’m glad you hopped in! I’ll help you “hop along”   blog to blog where you’ll find great ideas for Stampin’ Up! projects featuring the new Holiday Catalog!  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.

Up until the night before the blog hop, I had no idea what in the world I was going to make for this month’s blog hop.  But then I remembered that a little over a week ago, my monthly card class made simple Christmas cards.  The original was similiar, but used a differnt stamp set.  This card has only one item from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Can you guess what that item is?

No, it isn’t the Whisper White cardstock, but if you guessed the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, you are absolutely spot on!  When I ordered the paper I had not realized this one was a flocked window sheet.  I instantly fell in LOVE with the paper.  I also punched out a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper to add that beautiful sparkle in the back ground.

I used basic black ink to stamp the sentiment from the Chock-Full of Cheer stamp set and punched both papers using the Ornament Punch.  The newly introduced 1/4″ Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon tops the Ornament with a simple loop.  The Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder completes the elegant yet simple card.  Hope you enjoyed my card and please feel free to reproduce it.  You can email me if you have any questions.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap With Susan, stop number 23 on the Pals Holiday Catalog Blog Hop! Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Lynn Hoyt at Cattail Designs
  2. Shannon Jaramillo at ezpeasycards.com
  3. Debbie Pierce at Stampin Sunshine
  4. Jennifer Takacs at Stamped in Full
  5. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
  6. Cathy King at chattycathycardcreations
  7. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  8. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  9. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  10. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
  11. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  12. Diane Roberts at Scoreatfourandaquarter
  13. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at stamppaperscissors
  14. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  15. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
  16. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
  17. Naki Rager at My Stampin’ Blog
  18. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  19. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin Stuff
  20. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikkis Creative Corner
  21. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  22. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards<=== You Are Here
  23. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap With Susan
  24. Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole
  25. Bobbi Mangas at My Therapy
  26. Angie Blake at Angies Musings
  27. Kris Kilcoyne at Kween Bee Kreations
  28. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  29. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
  30. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee

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Pals July Blog Hop: Summer Sunshine

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It’s time for some fun in the sun with the Pals!  Glad you could join us for the Pals Summer Sunshine Blog Hop!  You’ve probably hopped over from the fabulously talented Mary Fish, the Pretty Pals Fearless Leader, I’m stop number 10 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 summer themed Stampin’ Up! projects 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.
 
My project includes not just a card, but a coaster made out of a simple white tile.  It is my first coaster of many more to be made.  We all know that handmade gifts are not just very personal, but they mean the most to the receiver because they were made especially for them.  Taking the time out of our busy day to hand make a special gift will bring tons of joy to the receiver.
I wanted to make the tile exactly the same as the card, but realized that I could not add dimension to the coaster because it would cause the drink to not sit flat on the tile.   I used the First Edition Designer Series Paper, Mixed Bunch & From My Heart stamp sets, with Basic Black, Real Read, Daffodil Delight inks, and used Soft Suede to sponge around the card to give it a slight antique finish.
Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from the fantabulous Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers, stop number 10 on the Pals Summer Sunshine Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  2. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
  3. Angie Blake at AngiesMusings
  4. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  5. Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train
  6. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap With Susan
  7. Shannon Jaramillo at ezpeasycards
  8. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  9. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  10. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  11. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  12. Jen Takacs at Stamped in Full
  13. Kimberly Deacon at Delightful Stampin
  14. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  15. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  16. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  17. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  18. Kim Luithle at Kims Stampin Stuff
  19. Lori Martin at The Rejoicing PaperCrafter
  20. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  21. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the Max
  22. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  23. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp

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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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

Pals April 2012 Blog Hop: Babies and Children

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Oh, Baby!  It’s time for the Pals Blog Hop!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects for babies and children that we think you’ll enjoy!  You’ve probably hopped over from Nakaba Rager at My Stampin’ Blog, I’m stop number 4 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 paper projects for babies and children 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

This card is not one of my ‘orignal’ creations, it has been around for quite awhile, but this is my version of the baby carriage.  I have never used so many punches ever and this card required use of seven different punches, to include my 17 year old’s protractor.  I made two four inch circles and folded them in half leaving space to write two messages in each.  The diaganol plate came in handy too… it’s what I used to score the lines on the hood.

MaggieMade Tip:  Don’t ever get stuck buying tons of different colored rhinestones to match your projects… buy the clear ones and simply use a colored Sharpie to color them in.  In the long run, you save money.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train, stop number 5 on the Babies and Children Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  2. Leslie Davis at Lesliesellalicious
  3. Nakaba Rager at My Stampin’ Blog
  4. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  5. Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train
  6. Max Conrad at Stamp to the Max
  7. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  8. Amanda Cramer at Mrs. C With Style
  9. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  10. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  11. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin
  12. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
  13. Dawn Tidd at Tidd Bits from Dawn
  14. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  15. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  16. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  17. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog

Handmade Card Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 115370)
Paper:  Pretty in Pink (100459), Crumb Cake (120953), Basic Black (121045),
Whisper White (100730), Cheerful Treat (122381)
Ink Pad:  Melon Mambo (115656)
Bling:  Basic Rhinestones (119246), Basic Pearls-Large (125577)
Embossing Folder: Square Lattice (119976)
Punches:  Itty Bitty Shapes (118309), 1″ Circle (119868), 3/4″ Circle (119873), 1/2″ Circle (119869), Word Window (119857), Boho Blossoms (119858), 2″ x 1 3/8″ Oval (119859)
Other Tool: Simply Scored Diagonal Scoring Plate (125586), Pink Sharpie

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Pals March 2012 Blog Hop

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You Did It!

Spring has sprung and it’s time for Pals Blog Hop!  Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous Spring themed cards and projects that we think you’ll enjoy!  You’ve probably hopped over from the wonderfully talented Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner, I’m stop number 16 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 spring themed paper projects 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.

On Sunday afternoon, as the plane I was on prepared to land all I could think about was my next card project.  I was away for three whole weeks and oh how I missed my craft room.   Being away for such a long time really does tend to freeze the little creative cells I have.  But that is what is so wonderful about Stampin’ Up!, I don’t have to be supremely talented to create beautiful cards.  Blog Hops are a perfect source of inspiration to your creative side… for you and for me.  =)

I will share my South Korean trip pictures with the MaggieMadeCards Blog subscribers via private post on March 14th.  If you’d like to see my adventures, simply subscribe to this blog.

Handmade Card Ingredients
Stamp Set:  Hostess, Up in the Air (Wood 124605; Clear 124607)
Paper:  Cheerful Treat (122381); Daffodil Delight (119683); Old Olive (100702); Tangerine Tango (111349)
Ink Pad:  Old Olive (102277); Pumpkin Pie (105216)
Bling:  Basic Pearls (119247)
Write Markers: Pumpkin Pie (105115); Pretty in Pink (100045); Wild Wasabi (120975)
Punches:  2 1/2 Circle (120906); Modern Label (119849); Word Window (119857)
Other Tool: Simply Scored Diagonal Scoring Plate (125586)

 Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from the awesomely creative Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements, stop number 17 on the Spring Pals Blog Hop!  Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  2. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin Stuff
  3. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  4. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  5. Sue Bendinsky at My Color Creations
  6. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
  7. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  8. Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train
  9. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  10. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  11. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog
  12. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  13. Linda Fisher at Linda’s Stampin Loft
  14. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  15. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  16. Maggie Mata at MaggieMadeCards
  17. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
  18. Leah O’Brien at Leah’s Stampin’ Corner
  19. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
  20. Emily Steggell at Stamping With Emily
  21. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
  22. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  23. Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings

for ingredients to make this card.

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