Grateful Week Project #3: Gift Card Set

Hello!

I am back with Project #3 in my Grateful Week.  This type of project is one of my fall favorites.  I love doing Fall Gift Card Sets.  The reason I love the gift cards sets is because I am a big believer in giving cards and how special people feel when they receive them.....especially Thank You cards.  So these gift card sets are meant to include 1 card for the recipient and 4 for them to give out.  In this card set these are simple note cards made by the beautiful "I'm Thankful For" single stamp.  They are easy to make and fit perfectly in this cute polka dot bag.  What do you think?!

Here are some of the projects I used for this card set:

I'm Thankful For Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$12.95

For All Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape

$4.95

Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags

$3.95

Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape

$4.95

Mossy Meadow 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch

$22.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Amazing Birthday x 2

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Here is one of the Make & Takes we made during Convention.  I was really excited about this project because I love card sets....and love to give card sets.  This one really caught my eye because it is made with the new Gift Card Enclosure Packs.  These are inexpensive kraft pre-cut, pre-scored gift card enclosures ($5.95 for 10).  The cards are made with Note Cards, another favorite of mine because the size is easier to work with and it comes in a great Note Card and Envelope pack ($5.95 for 20).....So essentially I can easily make sets of 4 cards of these for only 1 pack of eacIh and with materials left over.  Ohhhh, and I love the glimmer paper.  I never thought I liked gold, but isn't it pretty!?!

So tonight I pulled out my Amazing Birthday set to see what else I could create.  I decided I wanted to make a Quick and Cute 3x3 card, using the Sweet Taffy DSP.  So here it is.....

 

This is one set I will be using a lot!  If you like this set, and want to play along with me... purchase it at my site www.mayramt.stampinup.net by July 31 using workshop code:

UDYZQRR3

...and I will mail you a materials kit to make this and 3 other projects I will be featuring this month. 

 

A few Stampin' Supplies used in these projects:

 





Gift Card Enclosure Pack

$5.95

Amazing Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$28.95

Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes

$7.50

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Simple Stems for Easter

 

There is something about this card I love.  I cased this card from someone (sorry, bad memory)- I wish I remembered who.  I just love the way the this card has neutral colors and then the Simple Stems flower pops.  I liked it so much that I have been stamping and cutting tons of these flowers to make spring card sets to give with some Easter gifts.  What do you think?

 

Here are the supplies I used for this card:

 

 

Simple Stems

$23.95

Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Gold Baker's Twine

$3.50

Perfect Pennants Wood-mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

LIKE ME and My Birthday Treat

I have created a Facebook page for my Stampin' Up! business.  Please LIKE me at:

 

www.facebook.com/mayrastamps

 

There I will post more projects, ideas, promotions, freebies here and there and other crafty stuff ;)

 

 

 

 

Sooooo....it is my BIRTHDAY today!!  Woohoo!! Okay, actually not so exciting to get older, but another year is always something to be grateful for and celebrate. 

 

Above one of the cards I received today in the "mail"....yes, USPS mail!  I love getting fun mail.  LOVE it, LOVE it!  I think that it is the little things like opening up a card that bring joy (especially when you are going through bills normally!).  So naturally, I was excited to open this one up from my stampin' friend Jamie Garrett.  I love that she included a book mark in my card.  I will totally CASE that idea.  Thanks, Jamie!!

 

Here are a few stampin' gifts I received from my friend Alisha Williams.

 

 

Alisha, dropped this card, card set and cute little notebook for me on my doorstep.  She is super sweet and constantly does little surprises like this.  The first one is a card using Another Great Year, the second set included all of the cards in the adorable box, and the last one was a notebook made using a clear stamp case that Stampin' Up! sells.  I love these notebooks, because they are cute and I can toss them in my purse and the clear case protects it.  Thanks, Alisha!!

 

A Gift For You!!

 

In honor of my birthday, place an order between now and midnight Friday, 3/14/14, get 20% off your order.  Order with me via phone or email and then pick up at my house or another meeting spot (or pick up at Modesto club) or order online if you do not live in my area.  If you order online, I will refund you your 20% via paypal (minus minor paypal fees) or give you a credit voucher for the next purchase. 

 

Online orders, please use hostess code at check out: 6DP49MY6 for the credit.

 

Want some crafty ideas for you or for a gift?

 

For those of you that want to do something crafty, but lack the time, kits are a great idea.  Here are a few kit ideas and click here to see the prices and the kit details.  These are also great gift ideas.  I just purchased the Hip Hip Hooray Kit....I am so excited to use it.  It was only $19.95 and came with EVERYTHING to make 20 CARDS!!!   This is a great kit for me too (the experienced stamper) because the kit has lots of great elements.  Look out for some projects soon with this kit!

 

 

Okay, I am signing off.  Have a great day!

 

Mayra

 

Everyday Enchantment Card Set

One of the reasons I became a SU demonstrator was because I had a friend (now my upline) that always made and gave the most beautiful handstamped gifts.  Before I joined she gave me a little box filled with 3x3 mini cards.  I loved it!  I have been searching ever since for the template on how to recreate it.  I never found it, but used the little box (from 5 years ago!) to figure out the measurements.  Here it is!- with the new Everyday Enchantment DSP that as you know I LOVE! 

If you want to make it here is the recipe and instructions. 

To Make Box:

Use 8x11 sheet of cardstock

·        On long side, score at: ½”, 4 “ , 5 ¾” , 9 ¼ “

·        On short side, score at: 1, 2 ¾ “ , 6 ¼ “

For best results, use sticky tape to glue box together.

Recipe for Everyday Enchantment Box and Set of Mini Cards

Ink: Pool Party, Early Expresso

Stamps: Just Believe, Elementary Elegance, Kindness Matters

Paper: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Accessories:  1 3/8 circle punch, scallop circle punch, SU mini envelopes, Pool Party ribbon, Velcro dots (not SU)

Helpful Tools: Simply Scored

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

Monogram Card Holder

Hello! This was one of our club projects. It is a card holder. When you open it (see below) you can see that it holds 4 cards on one side and 4 envelopes on the other side. I got the idea from my downline Alisha and loved it! I decided to do monogram note cards for this card holder. However, you can do birthday cards or thank you cards for this holder and decorate the front to match your cards.

To do this holder you need one 8.5 X 11 sheet. It is scored at 5.5 down the middle of the long side and scored at 2 1/4 on the shorter side. The inside pocket was glued on the outer side with snail adhesive and on the inside it was cut at an angle. When you close the holder punch holes on each of the sides for the ribbon and thread it through to close.
Here is a close up of the monogram cards I did to go inside. This card was done using the Bashful Blue cardstock, designer series paper, basic gray cardstock and whisper white cardstock. The stamp set is Monogram Sweet and I also used the scallop circle punch and the 1 3/8 circle punch.

I will try to do better directions for this or maybe a video! - soon. Let me know what you think or if you want more detailed instructions (it will make me do it faster!).

~ Mayra