Some much needed Color Therapy

Today is my birthday.  This year I am doing something pretty rare and unusual for me.  I am taking a day off. Now, I've taken plenty of days off before.  However, today my plan is to really be off.  I am staying home today and doing nothing but things that I enjoy.  I made sure to tidy up yesterday so that today I could just relax, stamp, scrapbook and catch up on some movies or new netflix shows. I guess it sounds pretty simple, but I think a lot of us can relate to not taking much time for ourselves. So Starbucks in hand, I am looking forward to today ;)

Now although a day off is a luxury I don't usually take, I do make it a point to have some fun, girl time every month.  When my second daughter was 1, I realized that I needed an outlet.  I wanted to do something that was fun and relaxing.  That is when I discovered Stampin' Up! A friend of mine was a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I decided to buy the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit so that I could get a discount on stamps.  That was my only intention with SU. But then I had some friends over to make cards and had the best time.  Even my friend Sarah that was very clear in saying, "I don't like this stuff, but I am here for you, " had a great time.  It was so much fun to chat, have some snacks and make pretty things.  I then created a Stamp Club where a group of us would meet monthly.  I prepare our projects, they bring the food.  We all looked forward to it every month. In fact, we call it stamp therapy.  I truly feel that the monthly gathering is good for the soul and a nice recharge. Fast forward, 10 years later, I still host the same monthly club and I added an extra monthly class. 

Last month, we had a little color therapy in our club projects.  I never used to enjoy coloring, but lately, I love it! At club, it was so relaxing to color.  I also prepped some extra pieces so last Friday at our Sip and Stamp class, I was coloring away making extra sets. I now understand all of the adult coloring books I have been seeing.  Now, while that is a bit too much coloring for me.  This Birthday Statements is perfect for me. I can easily stamp the image and color.  I fancied up the cardstock with some embossing folders, but even with out it it looked great.  

I used stampin write markers with this card (above).  I think that was my favorite. 

This one I did with watercolor pencils.  

So if you are looking for a fun and easy way to make cards, or spend some much needed girl time with fun projects, these are perfect. Below you can see the materials I used, or you can modify with what you have or your own favorite colors. 

If you'd like to learn more about the Starter Kit, click HERE.  It is a no obligation, way to get lots of products, and enjoy a stampin' up! discount.  Now until March 31st, the Starter Kit includes more products for the same flat rate and even a travel bag option. 

If you'd like to host your own stamp class or have me prep a TO GO class for you and some friends, email me at mayramt @hotmail.com (no space).  

Okay, off to enjoy the rest of my day!  

- Mayra

Products used in the projects above:

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

$10.00

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

Birthday Statements Cling Stamp Set

$22.00

Clear Block E

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Brights 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$10.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Picture Perfect Birthday Sneak Peak

I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and your New Year's celebrations.  I am very excited for 2018 and welcome it with open arms!  On my resolutions list are the usual....eat better, lose weight, be more organized.....blah blah blah!  What I really want to do is make more time for stamping and my Stampin' Up! business. Fall semester is always super busy for me, but Spring on the other hand is much lighter.  So I placed a nice pre-order of new Occasions Catalog items to have to enjoy.  

On the top of my pre-order list was the Picture Perfect Party Suite.  I love the fonts, the designer series paper, the colors and the fun stamped images.  It is perfect for me.  Above are a few projects I made with it. Below are some sneak peaks from the new Catalog available 1/3.

Enjoy!

Mayra

Owl First Birthday Party

Hello!

Next week is my baby girl's first birthday!  Boy does time fly by!  I can't believe she will almost be 1. This time around with baby #3 it has been quite a different experience.  My two older daughters are such great help, that with this baby it has been pretty easy so far.   lol  So, I think time has gone by even faster than before.

So, I know she's little... and doesn't realize it's her birthday, BUT being the paper crafter I am, I still wanted her birthday to have lots of special touches.  So her theme is all about Owls.  I was inspired on the theme with some favors my cousin made before she was born (I'll show them with the rest of the party details, after the party).  They were gorgeous!  I found several owl things online, so took the owl them and started creating. 

Here is part one of my party sharing...her invitation.

Here are a couple of different views of it.

This invitation, despite all of the pieces it required, was super simple to put together. Here are all the different pieces I used:

I first punched and die cut all the pieces.  Then, I created a paper assembly line and glued away!  For the inside wording, I printed it on my computer with two columns.  Then I cut the paper in half and die cut it on the Big Shot with the same deco label framelits I made the owl body.  Easy!

Stay tuned next week for the rest of my owl party details!

Stamp Club Projects- March 2016

My favorite days of the month are gathering with my stamp clubs.  It is always a great Girls Night Out with food and crafts.  Every month we make different projects, always using the latest stampin' products and techniques.  This month we featured Sale-A-Bration stamp sets for the first 3 projects.  

BTW,the last day to get these free SAB stamp sets is 3/31!  

Perfect Pairings (SAB)

 What I love (SAB)

Botanicals for You (SAB)

 Suite Sayings

Oh My Goodies and Kinda Eclectic

I hope this inspired you to go make some fun stamp projects.  Contact me if you have any questions about these products, joining or starting a Stamp Club or a Girls Night Out!

February Stamp Club Projects

So, I am a little behind in posting these!  However, I love when I get reminders to post and ideas on blog posts.  It makes me feel like I am not just posting to nothing...lol!  So, thanks Donna for the reminder and for following my blog ;)

These projects were using some of the Occassions Catalogs goodies.  I used the Rose Wonder set for two of the cards.  Starburst Sayings was the fun set for the SHINE card.  Party Pants is the stamp set on the balloon card.  This is a free SAB set that you can earn when you spend $50 (until Mar 30).  Lastly, the Easter Treat box is using one of my favorite treat boxes.  See my 3/14 blog post for those details.

Want an excuse to get together with friends?!  Call me over and we can have a stamp party, create a stamp class or club!  This is the highlight of my month to gather with friends and create!

Shine Birthday Card

Hello!

Today's card is made with my favorite thinlit die (at the moment!)  Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617).  I love the cheerfulness of this die and the greetings in Sunburst Sayings.  What do you think?  

Have a great day!

Mayra

August Stamp Club

 

 

I love, love, love my Stamp Clubs.  We gather monthly, make projects, learn new techniques and eat yummy snacks.  I truly look forward to it all month long and have a blast.  These projects are from my last Elk Grove/Sacramento Stamp Club.  We had so much fun my girls said it sounded like we were having a party! lol  It really does feel like a party!

 

This club we featured the Tin of Cards Stamp Set, the new Gift Bag Punch Board, and the Birthday Wishes Stamp set.....along with some other new fun items! 

 

Want to have a monthly or bimonthly Girls Night with your friends?  Contact me to schedule your Stamp Club .....we can test it out one time to see if you enjoy it....I am POSITIVE you will! 

 

Got to go stamp,

Mayra

 



Hip Hip Hooray (teen style)

I always have a hard time making cards for my teens nieces and nephew so I was very excited when I ran across a card that looked like this.  I think this is hip, right!? lol  So, here is my take on a trendy card I can give to some teens.

Here are the supplies I used for this card:

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

$19.95

Gorgeous Grunge

$24.95

On Film Framelits Dies

$29.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Real Red 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Katie's Workshop

I'm back to blogging....I never stop stamping, but sometimes posting on my blog doesn't happen!

I had so much fun today at Katie's Stampin' Party in Elk Grove, CA!  It was fun and chatting with new people while we stamped and learned about stamping techniques.   When the ladies first arrived they had this little favor on each seat.  Inside was the supplies they needed for day, including their make and take materials.  Plus, they got to take home their baggies to reuse.  Wouldn't this be a cute gift card holder?  These cute little bags come in sets of 10 for $3.95 and I added a tag using my new FAVORITE stamp set; Chalk Talk.

Here are the other two projects we made today:

This simple and cute card featured the Label Love bundle (love the bundle discount!). 

Katie requested a birthday and a Christmas card...so I eagerly created a Christmas card.  I love Christmas.  This card was cased from Monica Gale.  She created a card like this, I just modified it a tiny bit.  It features the Snow Day stamp set.  I love the fact that you can use this stamp set with the snow man or like this card, using the other little stamps.

Overall, I think everyone had a good time....I know I did!  I love getting the chance to do workshops and meet new people.  Want to host a stamping party?! ...online or in-home- It's easy.  I bring all the materials for 2 make and takes and teach your friends all about stamping.  Plus, the hostess gets free stuff!  Tonight she earned $40 in free merchandise!!  Contact me at mayramt@hotmail.com to learn more. 

Button Buddies- It's Your Day

Hello Everyone!

I seen a card similar to this on Artistic Avenger's blog and loved it.  Here is my version of it.  I normally don't use these colors, but liked the idea of trying something different. This little piggy is from the Button Buddies set.  You can use a button for the nose, or punch it out like I did. 

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Button Buddies, A-Z, Patterned Party, It’s Your Day

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Island Indigo, Real Red

Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Wisteria Wonder

Accessories: ½ circle punch, petite pennant punch, striped embossing folder, perfect polka dots embossing folder, curly label punch

Enjoy!

Mayra