ALONG THESE LINES: BIKES

Posted on May 5, 2025 by mauistamper

I received Along These Lines as a Prize Patrol at #OnStage2025Brisbane. I’ll confess that initially, I was not especially excited about the images. But of course, it was a gift, and I was happy to have it – and when I started to think about how I might use it, I felt inspired.

Stamps: Along These Lines, With You in Mind
Color Palette: Basic White, Poppy Parade, Gray Granite, Basic Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Blends, Masking Paper

I began by cutting a few masks of the bike. Next I stamped a couple of images, masked them, and stamped a couple more. I wanted the feeling of a race, but without racers – just the bikes.

I added just a little emphasis with the Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend around the wheels and handlebars. My pop of color was the seat to help each bike stand out.

I want to try this again with multiple colors for the seat, and perhaps with another monochromatic color. I’m thinking I’ll try Azure Afternoon or Crushed Curry – what do you think?

You’ll find Along These Lines – along with a lot of other new products – in the Online Store.

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Onstage 2025 in Brisbane

Posted on March 17, 2025 by mauistamper

The past month has been absolutely glorious. Mr. MauiStamper and I have been traveling in the South Pacific – first to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, and then Australia – with our firstborn and her partner. Last weekend, I took the train to Brisbane to attend OnStage 2025, the Stampin’ Up! Annual Crafting/Friendship/See-New-Stuff event. I can’t begin to put it all into one post.

Let’s start with Friendship. I’ve been chatting online with Lou Kitzelman (on the right) since 2018, and we got to meet in person at OnStage. She introduced me to Peta Stephens (on the left) on Thursday when I arrived. We had a FANTASTIC time together. These are my type of women: warm, friendly, kind, and slightly snarky. I didn’t have to worry about a thing: they made me an honorary Australian and I honestly feel as though we’ve been friends since forever. It was such a joy and privilege to spend OnStage with them.

One of the perks of going to an event like OnStage is seeing things in advance. Stampin’ Up! didn’t waste any time in handing out the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, and even halted the presentations for 10 minutes or so to give us all a chance to take it in. Trust me, there is something for everyone in this edition, and it’s going to be a wonderful year as we explore every bit of it!

We previewed the 2025-2027 Stampin’ Up! In Colors and oh, my goodness, are we in for a treat! They’re all glorious, but you’re going to see a lot of Cloud Cover (that first light blue/grey tone) and Secret Sea (the third color, a deep, dark, almost-black-blue).

We saw lots of new products, too, and I’ll be sharing some here and some on Facebook. We’re not home yet, but we’ll there soon. Give me a little time to unpack and check out my garden and I’ll be back here soon.

In the meantime, enjoy the Sydney Harbor approach from aboard the return ferry from Manly Beach:

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DAINTY DELIGHT SWAP

Posted on October 12, 2023 by mauistamper

Have you ever participated in a swap? It’s one of the best ways I know to get new ideas – and to make new friends. There were multiple opportunities to swap at Stampin’ Up! leadership last month, and I took two different projects to share. Here’s the simpler one.

4 cards with similar designs in different colors. They each feature a flower spray and the text "thank you"

Stamps: Dainty Delight
Color Palette: Basic White, Basic Black, and either Poppy Parade, Azure Afternoon, Moody Mauve or Wild Wheat
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckle Rectangle dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Stampin’ Write Markers, Basic Rhinestone Gems, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Is it possible to make a card without Stampin’ Dimensionals? Asking for a friend. 😆

I used Stampin’ Write markers to color the buds and the Rhinestone Gems. The embossing folder you see in the corner of this photos is my absolute fave from the Basics 3D folders. I don’t know what to call it, but I know I love it! Wild Wheat has also slipped onto my list of favorites. I wasn’t a fan when I first saw it, but it has definitely grown on me.

I don’t like production, so I made these in sets of 8 and changed up the pop of color. They’re pretty simple cards, so they didn’t take long and were easy to do in batches.

I’m always grateful for your orders in the Online Store. Thank you for your support!

Which color is your favorite?

2 cards featuring evergreen images and the text "September-December 2023 Mini Catalog"

Our September – December Mini Catalog is available. Let me know if you need a copy, or shop online HERE!

A red banner with the words “Paper Pumpkin”, images of card making supplies, and the phrase “Home for the Holidays"

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit. This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. But wait, there’s more! For all the sparkly crafters, this kit includes glitter glue to give your cards extra shine. Even better, it will coordinate with the November kit. Are you ready? Subscribe HERE by October 10th.

Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.

FREE WORLD CARD MAKING DAY EVENT this SATURDAY!

Posted on October 5, 2023 by mauistamper

It’s not too late! Register for the Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day event happening online on October 7th – this Saturday. Watch and/or craft along with our talented creators.

An invitation to the World Card Making Day showing balloons and markers

I’m off-island right now, and won’t be able to join. What this means is YOU get to tell ME about something wonderful that has happened! I’d love to hear about your experience.

You can download a list of products that will be used HERE. There’s also a list of cutting instructions HERE if you’d like to prepare ahead. If you don’t have the exact stamp sets, no worries – use what you have.

I hope you’ll have a marvelous crafting adventure.

Goodies and Crafties and Santas, oh my!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by mauistamper

The elves have been very busy – and on Saturday, we’re setting up our tables and hoping you’ll come shop with us! The 4th Annual Waikapu Gardens Christmas Street Fair is this Saturday from 8am until noon on Ulu Kanu Street. Santa will make an appearance, and the Maui High School choir will be filling the air with holiday music.

I’ve been a busy elf myself, making cards, gift packaging and a few small gifts for your shopping pleasure. These deluxe gift card holders are created to showcase your gift card and provide space for your handwritten note of appreciation:

I’ve added a strip of adhesive to the back of the note card – just peel and stick your gift card. The envelope is a beautiful, heavy weight foiled paper from a few years ago that I’ve had stashed. I should have made these a long time ago!

The Merry Merlot band slides smoothly over the envelope to create a smooth, elegant finish to your gift.

If you’re on Maui this weekend, stop by and see us! Shop local, shop your community!

Shelli and Sterling visit Maui

Posted on January 25, 2018 by mauistamper

Last Saturday, while I was on Oahu with Mr. Maui Stamper, my phone blew up with messages from my downline Cheryl and my upline Crystal. Shelli and Sterling Gardner were on Maui and wanted to meet with Maui demonstrators!! You can imagine our excitement – and tonight, the magic really happened:

This is our family tree: Crystal (left) is my upline, with Sterling, Shelli, yours truly, and Cheryl, my downline. Cheryl is the real celebrity in the group as she’s earned the Alaska Incentive trip this year – we are all really proud of her! Shelli joked that I was the Momma and Crystal was the Grandma. If only she knew…

Cheryl worked really hard to make the evening a wonderful event for her team, the Maui Big Shots. Crystal and I felt so honored to be included! Sterling and Shelli are such genuine and warm people, and it was a lovely evening of conversation and great food.

There was a gift bag of Maui goodies for the Gardners, and we’re all wondering how they’re going to get it home – it ended up kind of heavy! They were so gracious about spending their vacation time with us, and let us pepper them with questions (Why do you retire things we love? What is Sterling’s Stampin’ Up! story? Tell us about the 30th anniversary celebration in Orlando!!)

It was a lovely evening, one we’ll all remember and treasure as a highlight of our Stampin’ Up! careers. A hui hou, Shelli and Sterling – until we meet again.

The Retiring List – what’s a crafter to do?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by mauistamper

I’ve had a little time to look through the list of products retiring from 2016-2017, and I have a few things to share with you. Products are selling out VERY QUICKLY, so don’t delay. Here are a few things I consider noteworthy:

Bundles are retiring – in some cases, stamps will continue. Many have already sold out.
Many suites, especially in the Occasions catalog are retiring. Stock up on DSP and embellishments for things you already have
Project Life products are retiring, many at a discount. The cards packs are GREAT for card making!!
Gorgeous Grunge – Clear and Wood – is retiring. Don’t miss that one.
Botanical Blooms (discounted!) and the Pineapple Clear and Wood stamp are retiring – if you do tropical cards, snap these up!
The Owl Builder punch is retiring. So.Much.Punch.Art.
Christmas Greetings Thinlits are retiring – one of my absolute favorites.
Stars Framelits are retiring. These are a holiday staple.
The Adhesive Remover is retiring, and I consider it a crafting essential.

Did I mention things are selling out quickly?? If you want the

Retiring Products page, start HERE.

Retiring Stamps page, start HERE.

Retiring Bundles page, start HERE.

Retiring Everything Else, start HERE.

But start NOW!!

Stitched Shapes framelits on the way!

Posted on November 2, 2016 by mauistamper

Sorry, just have to share! I got the shipping notice this morning and my new Stitched Shapes framelits are winging their way to the Valley Isle! Can’t wait to get my fingers on these – I love this look!

Stampin’ Up! has made this release just a little sweeter by offering a 25% discount on selected stamp sets – stamps that just happen to coordinate with the Stitched Shapes framelits. The discount is only available in November, and the Framelits are too. Word is they will be featured in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, but why would you want to wait that long??

Shop HERE. (Have I mentioned how often I use Oh What Fun? You need these stamps!)

Don’t miss the 5th Annual MAUI STAMPERS AND FRIENDS on Saturday, November 19th from 9am to 1pm. We’ll be at 190 W. Kamehameha in Kahului at the Maui Lodge. Come see all the beautiful crafts, gifts, packaging solutions, jewelry, baked goods, and even Lularoe at our event! Or at least stop by and say hi 😉

Hopping in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 3, 2016 by mauistamper

I’m thrilled to be a part of the FIRST Annual Ultimate Pink Blog Hop – a collaboration of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators around the world to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Let’s turn the blogosphere – and Pinterest – PINK!!

Pink isn’t one of my go-to colors, so it’s a bit of a stretch for me to go All Pink. I decided to play it safe and CASE myself, and I chose one of my all-time favorites to start:

I love the Botanical Blooms stamps and coordinating Botanical Builder Framelits. One of my favorite things to do is to crank out a heap of floral pieces (there are 14 to choose from!) and keep moving them around until I’m happy.

This one made me happy!

I’ve used Whisper White, Shimmer White, Smoky Slate, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, and Rose Red, with a smidge of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper to add sparkle without sending Mr. Maui Stamper out on the “I HATE GLITTER” warpath. A few Rhinestone Jewels add a little more sparkle, and this card is ready for anything!

Dress it up or dress it down – I’ll stamp a sentiment on the inside when I choose the occasion. I keep a stash of blank cards for those moments when I realize I’m a day late and a dollar short (tell the truth, now…doesn’t that happen to all of us once in a while?)

Love You Lots is on the other end of the crafting spectrum – cute as a bug, I’d say! This is a quick and simple card with a color palette of Whisper White, Basic Grey, Blushing Bride and a Wink Of Stella. Do you Wink? It’s another way of adding sparkle without a tragic Glitter outbreak, making Certain Members of my household very unhappy.

A little Smoky Slate Stitched ribbon ties it all together {wink again!}

I hope you’ve enjoyed my venture into the World of Pink. Keep in mind that our focus isn’t so much on the color, but on what it represents: Breast Cancer Awareness. Take care of your body. Do your monthly self-exam. Support your sisters who are fighting. Contribute to an organization that funds research into learning more about this insidious disease.

And by all means, continue on the tour! There are 70 stops – I hope you’ve got a big cup of coffee!

Join us as we Craft Pink for one day:

PINK MONDAY: October 3, 2016

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators Worldwide United in Creativity

1.	Janet Wakeland
2.	Nancy Gauthier
3.	Jason Loucks
4.	Jennifer Blomquist
5.	Wendy Cranford
6.	Karen Zaring Browning
7.	Patty Chenail
8.	isabelle lefebvre
9.	Leanne Johnson
10.	Dena Albee
11.	Lori Mueller
12.	Chris Kolly
13.	Rachel Yurkanin
14.	Raquelle Clifton
15.	Shel Anderson
16.	Candy Ford
17.	Chris Slogar
18.	Maria Pane
19.	Holly Pedersen
20.	Jen Guarino
21.	Jeannette Gauthier-Carterie Plus
22.	Susan Timchack
23.	Melissa Thomas
24.	France Labrecque – Création Encre et Papier
25.	Noa’s Créas
26.	Fiona Stanton
27.	Kelly Kent
28.	Gail Davidson
29.	Amanda Sevall
30.	Kimberly Van Diepen
31.	Janneke de Jong
32.	Nichole Loe
33.	Megan Herst
34.	Melissa Stout
35.	Kristin Kortonick
36.	Lisa Pretto
37.	Ilse van Vliet
38.	Kylie Bertucci
39.	Mary Dredge
40.	Karen Titus
41.	Claire Daly
42.	Constanze Wirtz
43.	Linda Bartolucci
44.	Lea Denton
45.	Candice Fields
46.	Dawn Thomas
47.	Sherri Price
48.	Maria Willis
49.	Tammy Bristol
50.	Cindy Mitchell-Clark
51.	Linda Cullen
52.	Carol Hickman
53.	Teresa Howe
54.	M.E. Stites
55.	Lisa Tedder
56.	Monika Davis
57.	Laura Pizzirusso
58.	Nancy Ferb
59.	Tracie Evans Langley
60.	Brenda Copper
61.	Amanda Rogers
62.	Michelle Zanotti
63.	Janette Zmich
64.	Connie Deibler
65.	Judith Oveson
66.	Melody Tess Rollins
67.	Anne Matasci
68.	Alisa Tilsner
69.	Crystal Kondo
70.	Jennifer Downey

World Card Making Day 2016

Posted on October 1, 2016 by mauistamper

Yes! World Card Making Day is a THING! And anyone can make a card – beginning with a little bit of paper. Nothing warms my heart like an envelope with my name across the front. Tucked in with the bills, realtor solicitations, charity appeals, and credit card applications, a personal note really makes my day. It’s not hard, and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money either!

Stamps: None (gasp)
Color Palette: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper, Big Shot and Sunshine Wishes framelits, Pokey Doodle, Silver Thread

I love the look of blue and white, especially the classic look of (Night of) Navy and white. The Floral Boutique DSP has a great variety of designs and they are all Navy and White!

This very simple card using the same colors, paper and framelits with the addition of a few sequins. Honestly? I think I liked it better when it was just the DSP and the word! I thought it was too simple, but sometimes less really is more.

Switching out Mint Macaron for Emerald Envy creates a different feeling, and I added images from the Petite Petals and Birthday Blossoms stamp sets. None of these cards are especially complicated, and you could create a nice stash of cards in an afternoon using any of our Designer Series papers.

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series paper adds a quick and gorgeous punch to any project, and the part that just makes me sing is that it all coordinates. Within each package, the papers coordinate with each other. Written on each package, Stampin’ Up! lists the coordinating colors. That means you’ll know exactly which card stock, ink, ribbon, enamel shape, sequin or embossing powder will coordinate perfectly with your Designer Series paper. You can focus on being creative instead of worrying whether or not something will match! DSP is a great value for the entire month of October – buy 3 packs and get one free.

To celebrate World Card Making Day, Stampin’ Up! is offering fabulous savings on kits and supplies to make your own cards – but only through October 5th. Pay special attention to the Fast Fuse sale. If you’re not on the FF bandwagon yet, well, get on board! It’s a great value and it REALLY STICKS. Fast Fuse is absolutely indispensable on my craft desk.

Today is a great day to make a card, whether it’s an award winning work of art or a simple card crafted from the heart. Write a loving note inside, address the envelope, put a stamp on it and send it. And then SHOP HERE. Because you need some Stampin’ Up! card making supplies, my friend!

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Category Archives: Events

ALONG THESE LINES: BIKES

Onstage 2025 in Brisbane

DAINTY DELIGHT SWAP

FREE WORLD CARD MAKING DAY EVENT this SATURDAY!

Goodies and Crafties and Santas, oh my!

Shelli and Sterling visit Maui

The Retiring List – what’s a crafter to do?

Stitched Shapes framelits on the way!

Hopping in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Join us as we Craft Pink for one day:

PINK MONDAY: October 3, 2016

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators Worldwide United in Creativity

World Card Making Day 2016

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