Mummy Costume

Here's a little 3x3 card that I came up with for Halloween.  Isn't he cute?

Colors:  Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Accessories:  2-Step Owl Punch, Wicked Fun Speciality Designer Series Paper, White Cotton Thread

Enjoy,
~ Maria

Night & Day Halloween Gift

Here's a gift that I made for my Secret Stampin' Sister last year for Halloween.  The wooden box was purchased from Michael's and then decorated with Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper - Night & Day (now retired).  The card was made to fit in the box and used the Paper Flocking technique to create "feathers" from paper.

Colors:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Yoyo Yellow

Stamp Sets:  Twick or Tweet

Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, Black & White Gingham Ribbon (retired), Night & Day DSP, Black Acrylic Paint, Sizzix Fun Serif Alphabet

Happy Crafting,

~ Maria

Cards for Mary's Stamp Camp

The following card sets were created for a friend of mine, Mary, who held her very first Stamp Camp with her Women's Group in Sioux Falls, SD.  I helped her out by coming up with projects based on Stampin' Up!  products that she owned.  Here's what I came up with:

#1 - Birds and Butterflies Card Set:

Colors: Crumb Cake, Chococate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature, Great Friend
Accessories: Linen Thread, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die, 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch, Top Note Die, 2-Step Bird Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

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#2 - Season of Friendship Card Set:

Colors: Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Season Of Friendship, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Dotted Scallop Punch, 3/4 Inch Circle Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Modern Label Punch, Modern Label Movers & Shapers Die, White Gel Pen, Whisper White Craft Ink, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

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#3 - Hawaiian Card Set:

Colors: Old Olive, So Saffron, Temping Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Tropical Party, On Your Birthday
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin Write Markers in Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede, Island Floral Die, Lattice Die, Brads (Brights), Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Large Flower Punch, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Wicked Cool Workshop

Here are the two projects that we are making at my Stampin' Up! Workshop this weekend:

Card #1 - Spooky:

Colors:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
Stamp Sets:  Wicked Cool

Accessories:  Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper, Bitty Bat Punch, Designer Label Punch, 2-1/2 Inch Circle Punch, Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool), 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in Razzleberry, Sponge Daubers

Card #2 Wicked:

Colors: Old Olive, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Wicked Cool

Accessories:  Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die, Raven 1/2 Inch Lace Trim, 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch, 1/8 Handheld Punch, Sponge Daubers

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria

Stamp Till You Cramp Preview Blog Hop

It's right around the corner - the stamping event of the year and you won't want to miss it!!  Only a few weeks left till our Annual Fall Stamp Till You Cramp Event - Sweet Celebrations! which will be held on Saturday, October 9 in Thousand Oaks, CA.  So if you live anywhere in our area, you'll want to check it out and sign up TODAY!  The price goes up on September 26 - so be sure to register NOW!

You can see all the details of this event at http://stampinista.blogspot.com/2010/08/all-day-stamp-till-you-cramp-event.html.  Below is a Sneak Peek of my projects for the two Mini Classes:

But our projects won't be all you'll get - there will also be food, a candy buffet, decorations, doorprizes, raffle baskets, displays and a LOT of FUN!! 

To continue on this Blog Hop and see snippets of all of the projects we'll be making, you'll want to go to Crazy Stamping Lady's blog next - (I've listed all the sites on the Blog Hop below) -

http://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/
http://stampinking.blogspot.com/
http://simistamper.blogspot.com/
http://shadeeladee.blogspot.com/
http://stampinista.blogspot.com/

BONUS purchase option for those of you out of our area or those who cannot attend due to other commitments - purchase all of the prepped supplies to make ALL four of our projects and BOTH of our mini classes for a total cost of $35 plus $5 S&H (checks for $40 payable to "PMB") - we will include everything to make the projects except the inks, stamps, adhesives and jar. You will also receive by email full color pictures of all of the projects, with a complete materials list and brief instructions and tips on make the projects. Order by October 13th and your project materials will ship out to you around Oct. 20. If you'd like to order this kit contact me today! NOTE: Watch for another Blog Hop after our event showing the full projects - so you can see exactly what you'll be getting to make!

I'm waiting to hear from you - just email or call me and we'll get you signed up for this great day of STAMPING!!

Thanks for stopping by,
~ Maria

DON'T MISS IT!!!

Get ready for the Crazy Stamping Ladies Blog Hop...

for a sneak peek at all the great projects we'll be making

at our October 9th Stamp Till You Cramp - "Sweet Celebrations"

Be sure to check back tomorrow and hop along with us!!

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Owl Anniversary

Here's a card that I made for my boyfriend, Alan, for our 19th anniversary. This card is 5x5 and fits nicely in our Medium Whisper White Square Envelopes:

Colors:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Two-Step Owl Punch, Two-Step Bird Punch (branch), Scallop Square Stampin' Up! Clear Bigz Die, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Daubers, Dimensionals, DSP (retired)

Thanks for looking,
~ Maria