Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit: 2 Ways

When I seen the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit I pictured my home beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving using the contents of the kit.  I was eager to get a kit and make some samples.  I LOVE the White Stampin' Chalk Marker (132133/$3.50)!  It really does look like I used chalk!  The kit itself was filled with tons of goodies that are really easy to use. So, above are some items I made for my "table".  I added the Harvest of Thanks stamp to my centerpiece candle just to add a little something extra.

 

At Convention, Sara Douglas (Shelli's daughter) demonstrated another use for this kit....a Thankful Journal!  I was in awe over how cute the journal was.  Again, I couldn't wait to make it.  Here is my take on it...using items from the kit and a little bit of Sweater Weather DSP:

 

 

The kit comes with a piece of chipboard, so you just cut that in half and that is your cover and back pieces!  Here are a few pages from the inside:

 

I can't wait to add pictures to the basic black spaces in the top two pages!  She had the cutest pictures of her kids in their trampoline with beautiful fall colored trees in the background.  They were stunning!

 

SOOOO, did I convince you that you just HAVE to have this kit?!  hehehe

 

Here is the link to order and a photo of what it comes with. This is the bundle version that includes the stamp (133341/ $23.95)

 

 

Throw a Party: #1

Welcome to my Throw a Party Week!

Yesterday, we celebrated my baby girl's seventh birthday party!  She is a little mini me when it comes to paper crafts and loves all the little details that make a party pretty ;) So, I am always compelled to make lots of little details to make her parties special. 

So this week I'll be showcasing all the little details I did for the party. 

Sunday- Invitation: Slide Out Moving Card and my first blog video!!

Tuesday- Goodie Boxes

Thursday- Birthday Banner and video #2!!

So here is the card and video on how to make it.  Read on if you want to hear the WHOLE story ;)

 When you pull out the card insert, THE BIKE MOVES!!

 

My first blog video (I'm no tech expert, but thought I'd give it a shot):

 

 

Here is the WHOLE story.  My daughter and I were brainstorming a birthday party location and theme.  I suggested Safetyville USA, a local place in Rancho Cordova, CA.  It's a mini town that kids can play in and safely walk and ride bikes.  It is really cute!  We went to check it out and she loved it.  Secretly, in the back of my mind, I thought...oh, I can use that cute Cycle Celebration stamp set that was in the new SU catalog.  But, yes she loved it too.  THEN, I went to convention and received a cute motorcycle swap card (shown in video) and thought....OMG, I can make a moving bike invitation!  I was in love and so excited to get home and make it.  (I always get the best ideas at Convention!).  So there it is!  Yes, stamps play a key role in my life!!! LOL

Come back and check out the rest of my goodies!

Clearance Rack Restocked...AGAIN!

Hello!

Just a quick post to let you know that the Clearance Rack has been restocked AGAIN!  I've got a long list of items I'm getting....$1.39 brads, $2.19 DSP packs.....

Check it out HERE.

You can order directly online or contact me at mayramt@hotmail.com

Mayra

Happy Hour

I got a few more new goodies today from the new Stampin' Up! 2012 Catalog.  Here is one of the new stamp sets I order: Happy Hour.  I love the possibilities that I can do with this set.  I am picturing masculine cards, invitations, bridal showers invitations or a simple Happy Birthday.

I kept this one simple, but some days I really like simple but fun cards. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Happy Hour
Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turqouise, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Floral District DSP, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, and Real Red
Accessories: Brights Glimmer Brads, Decorative Label Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Have a happy day!
Mayra

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

September Elk Grove, CA Stamp a Stack Class

Hello Ladies,

Here is a photo of the projects we created in this month's CSD Stamp a Stack class in Elk Grove, CA. I offer this class mostly every month. We create 10-12 projects and I bring all of the materials prepped and ready to go. It is a lot of fun and there is some power stamping going on in those 3 hours we have together. This class is open to all: never stamped, beginner stamper or very experienced stamper. Every month I feature different projects, techniques and embellishments.

Interested?
Go to www.yourcsd.com/rec/leisure_adult.asp and click on Cardmaking Stamp a Stack for all the details. Or click HERE to go directly to the Cardmaking registration page. The next class is on Friday, Oct. 8 from 6-9.

Hope to see you there!

Stampin' with Friends...what it is all about

A couple weeks ago I went over my friend Jamie's house for a night of stamping. In just a couple hours we had great conversations, great laughs, and made lots of cute projects. She prepped a few projects for us and I did too. It was such a treat for me to stamp just for fun and to have some of the projects prepped for me. Now I really understand why you love coming to classes! I had a great time and can't wait to do it again.

The above and below picture show the gift she gave me for helping her with a scrapbook show. Isn't it adorable! It is a card kit with 4 cards and envelopes inside. I love the colors she used and the Aviary stamp set she used. I make cards just about every day, but I still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to get stamped gifts!

Here is one of the projects I prepped. The card below uses a Level 2 stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. If you host a workshop, this is one of the sets you could be eligible for. Let me know if you want to hear more about hosting a workshop.

The next card is a great, non traditional Christmas card. I have got to admit, when I seen this set in the catalog, Greeting Card Kids, it did not grab my attention. Now after using it in this card and seeing all of the amazing samples online I love it!

The above card is a nice Fall card with lots of great fall colors. This card was made with the Paisely Prints stamp set.

Lastly, here is another card and holder we made. This owl was made with the newish SU Owl punch. I was not a big fan of Owls, but of course, now I love them.

That is all for tonight. I can honestly say the best thing about my stamping hobby and business is getting together with friends while making beautiful handmade cards and gifts. That is the best part of being a demo. I never imagined doing stamp classes and clubs, but once I did my first one and had so much fun I was hooked.

Okay, enough with the sentimental stuff. I have to get back to preparing for my Stamp a Stack class tommorrow.

Mayra

Holiday Mini Catalog is Here

The Holiday Mini Catalog is finally here! I have been waiting for a month to share it with you. I start thinking about Christmas in July. It is my favorite stamping time. This mini features something new to Stampin' Up! -- fabric! I don't sew but I am planning a few no sew or minimal sew projects to make with the new fabric. Imagine fabric on cards! Take a look and let me know what you think.

Mayra