Stamp Ink Paper: A Sketch

Today’s card is special not because it’s a sketch for the Stamp Ink Paper card challenge, but because it was a special order for an old friend I was once deployed with.  He saw a set of custom coffee mugs I made for my brother and his bride for their one year anniversary and asked if I could make a set of mugs for his brother and sister-in-law.

 These are the coffee mugs my friend ordered.

These are the one’s I made for my brother’s one year anniversary.  

Wow! I was very happy when I found out this week’s challenge was a sketch.  I really miss sketches a whole lot.  What kind of challenges do you prefer?  Sketch or Images as inspiration?  Join us this week at the Stamp Ink Paper challenge.

The Details:

  • Cut, Stamp, Punch:  It’s one of the quick methods to quickly make a card.
  • Less is more.  Seriously, I don’t know where to begin to describe how easy it is to make your own handmade card.
  • Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I used a retired piece of DSP as the background, but you can use our new designs or some of your own.
  • Heart Punch!  If you didn’t get the heart punch when it retired, don’t worry, you can use one of the smaller hearts from the Sweet & Sassy framelits dies.  If you want to add an embellishment put a rhinestone on the upper right side of the heart.

Use Host Code above and receive a gift from me when you place an on-line order via my on-line store.  Do not use if your order is more than $150. You will receive additional Host Reward and you’ll automatically receive a gift from me.

INQUIRE ABOUT FREE SHIPPING!  You can do this each time a new catalog is introduced.  You’ll NEVER ever have to make any sales and you just let your membership expire.  Three ways steps:  

  1. Join as a hobby demonstrator when you want to place an order that comes to $99.
  2. Stampin’ Up! will literally GIVE YOU an additional $26 in product…WHATEVER you want for only $99 (a $125 value).
  3. …and most important! FREE shipping.

There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

Kind Regards,
Maggie

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Stamp Ink Paper: 100th!

A hundred hugs isn’t enough to say Thank You for your continued support and entry’s into the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  I’m consistently wow’d with your posts.

Join us this week at Stamp Ink Paper and enter your project for a chance to win some blog candy!

The Details:

  • Less is more.  We’ve all heard this and it’s the same with making greeting cards.  My friend Brian King once told me all you have to do is stamp, snip, adhere.  His words are true now as they were then.
  • New product.  Next week many will see the die-cut used (hugs) next week when it debuts in the 2017 Annual Catalog.

Use Host Code above and receive a gift from me when you place an on-line order via my on-line store.  Do not use if your order is more than $150. You will receive additional Host Reward and you’ll automatically receive a gift from me.

FREE SHIPPING?  You can do this each time a new seasonal catalog is introduced.  You’ll NEVER ever have to make any sales and you just let your membership expire.  Three ways steps:  

  1. Join as a hobby demonstrator when you want to place an order that equals $99.
  2. Stampin’ Up! will literally GIVE YOU an additional $26 in product…WHATEVER you want for only $99.
  3. …and most important! FREE shipping.

There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

Kind Regards,
Maggie

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Stamp Ink Paper: What’s in the Booox!!!

What’s in the boooooox?  Answer…nothing yet, but I know it’s going to be either something yummy or something that jungles  

What makes Stamp Ink Paper Challenges so awesome?  It’s not always a card and that’s the point of this challenge  It’s a true challenge to become a well rounded crafter .  Join us this week at Stamp Ink Paper.


This photo is proof that when Stampin’ Up” has some limited product like these super uber cool framelits don’t wait until the end of the sale to grab them.

Use Host Code on right side (under photo) and receive a gift from me when you place an on-line order via my on-line store.  Do not use if your order is more than $150. You will receive additional Host Reward and you’ll automatically receive a gift from me.

FREE SHIPPING?  You can do this each time a new seasonal catalog is introduced.  You’ll NEVER ever have to make any sales and you just let your membership expire.  Three ways steps:  

  1. Join as a hobby demonstrator when you want to place an order that equals $99.
  2. Stampin’ Up! will literally GIVE YOU an additional $26 in product…WHATEVER you want for only $99.
  3. …and most important! FREE shipping.

There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

Kind Regards,
Maggie

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Dance Like Nobody is Watching

This stamp set is called Beautiful You and it gives a whole new meaning to the saying, “Dance like nobody is watching.”  This type of card is perfect for the person who is going through a tough time or they just need a little confirmation that everything is going to be ok.

The Details:

  • Not everything has to be centered.  When I first started card making my cards, I used to think that everything had to be centered.  How wrong I was back then.  Aligning the cardstock, the designer series paper or anything else isn’t always needed, but easy to put together.  

Use Host Code above and receive a gift from me when you place an on-line order via my on-line store.  Do not use if your order is more than $150. You will receive additional Host Reward and you’ll automatically receive a gift from me.  Please don’t check out as a guest or your email will be masked and I won’t be able to tell who you are.  Stampin’ Up! will NOT release your information to me.

Interested in up to $229 in product for only $99 with FREE shipping?   Here’s how:

  1. Join as a hobby or business demonstrator by tomorrow and receive up to $229 in product.
  2. You’ll have the choice of an extra TWO free stamp sets at ANY value (get the most expensive) and $125 in any other items you want from any active catalog (Occasions and Annual catalogs) and you ONLY pay $99 + tax.
  3. …and most important! FREE shipping.

There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!  Why not give Stampin’ Up! and my Circle of Pals a test drive and start building your $99 Starter Kit here.

FREE PRODUCT with PURCHASE ENDS March 31!  For every $50 spent (before tax/shipping) you earn free Sale-a-bration items.  Click on each catalog to view either the Occasions catalog or the free items in Sale-a-bration.

 <—Occasion Catalog!    <—Free Product  <—Free Product

 

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Maggie

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Before & After With A Twist

Love

I had a workshop recently and my goal is to ALWAYS teach the art of simple card-making.  I enjoy creating simple handmade cards that anyone can put together… even you!

It’s a great card for beginners and a great start as you learn to add embellishments to make it a little bit of you.  We all need to start somewhere right?  So, once I had a little bit of time, I added a little bit more of me.

Love

I added gold sequence and it almost made me squeal…LOL.  No wait, I also used the other side of the DSP and instead of the circle punch I used the scallop.  I love how tiny simple little changes that don’t require much make such a huge impact one simple layout.

My First Paper Share: Get 60 sheets of our entire Designer Series Paper Collection for only $15.95 with free shipping!  Paper measures 6×6 inches.  Perfect to try before you buy an entire pack.  Click here to view each paper design.

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Maya Angelou… You Made the World a Better Place

Before

I want to dedicate this card to Maya Angelou, but before I write about her I want you to see the difference that two little candy dots will do.

Friendship

“You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use that anger. You write it. You paint it. You dance it. You march it. You vote it. You do everything about it. You talk it. Never stop talking it.” – Maya Angelou

We all knew this and we now change the “make” to “made”.  Every word that left her lips were golden.

Her quote reminds me of something my friend and downline said to me, “…you create beautiful cards when you are angry, depressed, or dealing with stress.”

This is why I love my hobby.  From my anger comes love.  What do you do with your anger?

After

So, what do you think of the candy dots?

Friendship

My First Paper Share: Get 60 sheets of our entire Designer Series Paper Collection for only $15.95 with free shipping!  Paper will be cut at 6×6 inches.  Perfect to try before you buy an entire pack.  I must have 8 orders before I can place order.  I have 4 confirmed and need only 4 more.  Send me an email (maggie@maggiemadecards.com) if you would like in on this AWESOME deal by June 2nd.

Pick one or the other:  Only between May 28-June 30 you can take advantage of Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. Get $125 in product for $99 ($125 product value).  Or get $55 in product for $50.  Click here to read more.

My Recommendation:  Get your product for the discount with free shipping.  Then receive 30% off your new catalog wish list by ordering it within the first 45 days.  Either way, only you benefit from this deal.

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Blendabilities Sneak Peek

Mother's Day and Blendabilities

Mother's Day and Blendabilities

My 2014-2015 Catalog pre-order arrived earlier this week and I told myself I wouldn’t post anything until you too are able to order the awesome new product on June 1st. But I just couldn’t resist showing you a sneak peek.

Coloring in the Blended Blooms with the Blendabilities alcohol based markers have become an obsession.  If I didn’t have to go to bed for work… I would’ve stayed up until the wee hours coloring.  You do NOT need to have coloring talent, the markers do ALL the work for you!

Live in the local area:  (Solano, Napa, Sacramento, Yolo Counties, Contra Costa Counties)

I teach Basic Card Making every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and am open to schedule a class or workshop Monday – Friday after 5:30 p.m. Contact me today to set up a fun class/workshop with products from the new catalog.  Click here to contact me today to schedule your class today.

New Catalogs: My preferred customers will automatically receive one before June 1st.  If you do not have demonstrator and would like to receive the new annual catalog, please click  here.

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Pide Un Deso – Make a Wish

         

Today I want to share with you one card that I added two tiny little embellishments to change it up ever so slightly.  I added a Vintage Faceted Designer Button just to dress it up a tiny bitty bit. =)  I have five FREE card kits of this card… and the first FIVE visitors who sign up for blog updates here will receive it.  If you’re already signed up just update your mailing address.

Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes una tarjeta que he hecho y puse dos adornos para cambiarla un poquito. Le puse un botón de Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons para un poquitito de disfrazarse.  Tengo cinco kits tarjetas que voy a regalar.  Solo inscribanse para recibir recibir recuerdos de mi blog gratis aqui y no olviden ponder su domicilio.

Authentic Project Life products in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and designs are now available!

It helps busy people (so basically all of us) document life using photos and journaling in a quick, simple, and fabulous way.  We’ve partnered with Becky Higgins, creator of Project Life, to offer a complete line of elite products.

PL CLICK TO VIEWNew 2014-2015 catalogs will arrive next week!  If you are not my preferred customers you will not get one, but if you want one, simply sign up to follow My Paper Journey and become eligible to win FREE product and get a copy of the new catalog HERE.

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Good-Bye to Yesterday

Today, I want to share with you three cards that had a special meaning to me.  I was just a newbie demonstrator starting out and fast forward two years later… I’m more in love now with my cards than ever before.

…and because I love them so much I will let you choose which stamp set I will be giving away the moment they are officially retired.  Leave a comment below and tell me which set you would like to have?

Betsy's Bossoms Bird

This little birdie will flying into retirement sooner rather than later… will you clip his wings and keep him?  He flew from California to Florida for a friend’s birthday.  I wonder if she still has it… LOL

Happy-Anniversary This sweet Bright Blossom stamp brings back sweet memories.  I was named a ‘Perfect Princess’  by Freshly Made Sketches with this one.  My proudest moment because my new hobby (back then) was only in its infancy.

Crazy, Mixed-Up Love

Now this one is one of my favorites.  Why?  Because I made it while I was deployed last Summer to Kyrgyzstan.  I sent it home to my better half to let him know I lava’ed him… LOL.

Want these stamps now?  You have until today to get them with FREE shipping.

Free Shipping

Today’s the last day to get FREE shipping on your orders! Don’t miss out.

See the entire list of retiring product right here.

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You & I In Spanish & Show Me Video

Love

Oprima La Bandera Española  al Ariba al Lado Derecho Para Leer en Español

My bilingual experience since childhood is quite an eye-opener for me when I  had to translate for my ama (mom) everywhere we went.  She took me everywhere… to the grocery store, bank, doctor’s office, and I loved it!

I’m glad my mom took me along because it made me realize that you don’t always have to say, “my mom said…blah blah blah”.  Proper translations are always in the first person and it’s difficult to master… when you’re only 6 years old… LOL.

Love

Select English Flag on Upper Right Hand Side to Translate

Este sello me recuerda a mi madre cuando me llevaba con ella a traducir Inglés para ella.  Ella nunca se llevó a mis hermanos con nosotros y ella me decía, “es sólo tú y yo“.  Me daba gusto porque eso significaba que iba a conseguir dulces sólo para mí… jajaja.

Paper Surgery

pp183   Mojo333Sketch

This star filled card is brought to you by the Paper Player PP183 and Mojo Monday.  I haven’t killed two birds with one stone in a very long time, so I figured why not!?  If you need to challenge yourself Sketch Challenges are awesome!  You can catch up on all the sketch challenges I have ever participated in here.  If you’re curious and want to know if I’ve ever won any… check the winners here.

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Products Used to Make Card

Exclusive for my Circle of Pals

Demonstrator Stamps

At Leadership demonstrators are given over $150 in products and this is just a small sample of the entire Star Stamper Photopolymer stamp set.

This set just became available for demonstrators only and I just ordered a complete set for all of my Circle of Pals!  Read about the benefits of becoming a member here.

Demonstrator Stamps

This card shows you the simplicity of quick and easy card making.  A card ‘everybody’ can make!

Demonstrator Stamps

After a little bit of practice you graduate to using framelits, Bigz Dies, Sizzlets, Thinlits, and so many more cut outs for your cards.  They add a little more jazz to your creations of art! =)

Demonstrator Stamps

Suddenly you will find your self with paper punches, ribbon, and rhinestones… yayyy!  Things get a lot more exciting and you find yourself daydreaming of cards you will make.

Blendabilities Coloring What is this?

STAMPIN’ UP! BLENDABILITIES COMING SOON!  Stampin’ Up! will introduce a new product (expected availability by March 31… fingers crossed).
They are alcohol-based markers with incredible water coloring possibilities (and much more), much like Copic Markers, but they will coordinate beautifully with Stampin’ Up! colors, cardstock, ink and more!
The price is what will steal your heart away!!!  $11.95 for a set of three!
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