Butterflies: Live Laugh Love

Last weekend I was at the Stampin’ Up! On Stage Event in San Diego and besides having a blast with my crafting friends, I met an extraordinary woman named Doris Martin.  A Holocaust Survivor, she beat the odds in life! Let me tell you, she was something else and I’ll never forget her.  She signed my book and as I hugged her she held me tightly and said in my ear, “Sweetie, with Peace & Love you have everything.  So live life, laugh always, and give away your love.”  Her words put tears in my eyes and I just had to share this with you.  I just started to read her book, Kiss Every STEP and I have to say, “I can’t put it down!”  You can get one yourself on Amazon.

Having visited Dachau in Germany years ago and remembering what I saw at the museum came flooding back as if it was just yesterday.  The weird thing was that I made the card a few weeks ago before ever meeting her and I found it lovely that she used the words on the card when I hugged her.  I think I’m just going to have to send her the card.  Be Blessed and Be Thankful!  Keep on Living, Laughing, and Loving!

The Details:

  • Simplicity is in the details.  Punch, Adhere, Stamp & Emboss and BOOM you’re done!  The particular Designer Series Paper on my card is no longer available, but don’t let that stop you!  Use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.
  • Butterfly punches are retiring.  Yes, they are being retired in May and they’re only available while supplies last.  So you may want to grab them now before they’re gone for good.  With a bone folder give the butterfly wings a little curl inward to give them the in-flight 3D look.
  • Embossing powder.  Use whichever color your heart desires.  The black one I used is retired by us, but you can get more colors here.

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Stamp Ink Paper: Kindness

I often say things like, “I love this stamp set” and I have to admit one truth…every stamp set I purchase is my favorite (LOL)!  After all, I do buy them to make cards and my private stash has grown beyond the space for them.  But in all seriousness the Kinda Electric set really is one that you will keep forever and today I’m showcasing it at the Stamp Ink Paper challenge because the challenge is to show Kindness.The Details:

  • Flat Stamping.  Never heard of it and I just made it up (LOL).  To me it just means that the card doesn’t have any layering and many refer to it as single/no-layer card.  The only added pop-up is the butterfly.  This stamp set is perfect for this type of flat stamping, yet gives a very cute elegant card.

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Pals Paper Arts #320: Sketch by Dawn Tidd

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Happy Thursday and welcome to another edition of Pals Paper Arts, a sketch by Dawn Tidd.  She gave us a sketch that truly challenged my imagination and I love it!  It’s one of the main reasons I have such a love for card-making.  There’s no right or wrong way of putting it together and it’s a direct reflection of our heart. 

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It’s been a little over a year since joining the Pals Paper Arts and I have loved every minute of it.  Being a member of the team makes me feel like I’m amongst the stars.  I wish for you to join us this week and shoot for the stars at Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.

Thank You Pals Paper Arts

The Details:

  • Designer Series Paper as the Star. Often Stampin’ Up! has some of the most beautiful paper so that it doesn’t need to be stamped on to show off it’s gorgeous color and design.  This is one outhouse designer series papers that needs to thrills.  To give it a hit of pow I layered it with cardstock to show the division the actual sketch.

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  • One Stamp Card. We give a greetings cards to wish someone a Happy Birthday, to say Thank You, or just to say Hi.  My card is obviously to say thank you.  The sentiment came from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set that has been around longer than I’ve been a demonstrator.  It’s one of  those sets that has a greeting for every occasion…I kid you not!

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  • Butterflies in Flight. To finish off the design I added two to add a little pop to the card front.  Every butterfly also deserves some bling and that is why my butterflies will always be decorated with basic rhinestones.

Peace, Love & Lots of Hugs,
Maggie

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Pals Paper Arts: I’m So Sorry

Pals Paper Arts

Today’s post ends the last day of my 30-day vacation.  It’s been real, it’s been fun and the entire road trip across America was all REAL FUN!  It ends with the sun shining bright and looking forward to sleeping on my own bed.  Today’s card was made a month ago for the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.

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Amy Lazzell is the creator of this very cute sketch.  She has an awesome eye for design and gave me the perfect challenge to make something different.  Please join us this week at the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.

Pals Paper Arts

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Believe in Butterflies

Friendship

Who doesn’t love butterflies?  I dare you to tell me you don’t…LOL.  If you’ve ever met me you know I am a talker!  So much that I am often referred to as a Social Butterfly.  I must admit it because I am.  This reason is why I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the Elegant & Bitty Butterflies together.  One in Crist Cantaloupe and the other in Vellum daubed with Metallic Gold.  I added the rhinestone because I well, I just couldn’t help myself. =)

Friendship

The sentiment is also stamped with the Metallic Gold on Whisper White and punch with the Word Window punch.  whenever I use the Word Window punch you will see the Modern Label punch right along with it.  The pair go hand in hand like sugar is to bubblegum.

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Once again, the card sketch challenge is brought ot you by Creative Challenge Club #13.  If you haven’t joined them then I highly recommend you do. They are one of my top three challenge blogs.

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Thank You

This morning (12 hours ago, while you were sleeping) one of our young Airmen received news that he passed his test and will be promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.  It was the best news he has heard in a very long time.

I made him a “Congratulations” card, but I made it in such a hurry I failed to capture it for you.  Tomorrow I will ask him to share it with a picture of him and the card.

For now, you can marvel at this card I made for a customer who recently bought a retired stamp set from my store.  A few short moment ago I updated the stamps now available for sale.  Check them out here.

Thank You

My friend Lynn left me a comment yesterday and told me she has a terrible time with color coordination.  Well there is a fix to that!  The color coach helps people like me and Lynn who can’t seem to get colors in their right shades to match… LoL.

If I didn’t wear a uniform I probably would look a little dorky dressing myself… LoL.  I think I’ll just stick to green… LoL

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Thank You

Stampin’ Up! Used to Make Card

Lots of Thanks Clear Stamp Set
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper
Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Bitty Butterfly Punch
Early Espresso Card Stock
Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock
Sahara Sand Card Stock
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents

Stampin’ Up! Millions of Thank You’s

My favorite saying is “A Million Thank You’s Are Never Enough!”  There has been countless people in my life that have gone out of their way to do things for me.  From the simplest things to bigger than anyone can imagine.  For each and every one of them… I am thankful!

In my entire working life I have had TWO bosses that have taught me important lessons in life.  During this deployment I found the THIRD one.  We call him ‘The Godfather’.  I’m not sure how he acquired that nickname, but it fits.

He’s protective of his staff, leads with conviction, and is living proof that laughter is the best medicine!  He plays devils advocate just to get you to think about a choice you’re about to make.  You know he’s around the moment you hear his laughter… and boy is it contagious.

He’ll be leaving us shortly for another assignment and I sure am going to miss him.  To him I say, “A million ‘thank you’s” are never enough for your leadership and best of all your friendship!

Have you ever had an unforgettable boss?  Do you consider yourself an awesome boss?

Lately, I haven’t been able to make a card without my Butterfly paper punches.  Here I used the Bitty Butterfly and it’s so petite and cute.  Quick tip… when I layer designer series paper with solid card stock, I don’t let the unseen card stock go to waste… I use it to punch out butterflies, tiny flowers, or anything else.  It’s a great way to maximize the use of your paper.

Products Used:
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper (130140)
Bitty Butterfly (129406)
1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon-Crumb Cake (122332)

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Which Card Had a Smudge & Blog Candy

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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