Shorebirds

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I’m not an official “birder”, but I am certainly a bird lover.

Maui Stamper Wetlands Birds handmade cardThe Wetlands stamp set jumped off the page at me the first time I looked through the 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! annual catalog, but I was amazingly disciplined and waited to buy it.  Last week, the wait was over!

Maui Stamper Wetlands Birds handmade card

  • Wetlands stamp set
  • Naturals White, Island Indigo and Crumb Cake card stock
  • Basic Grey, Island Indigo, Pool Party and Crumb Cake FFIP
  • Pearls
  • Island Indigo Baker’s Twine
  • The Big Shot and the Oval Framelits
  • Stampin’ Sponges

I cut an oval mask using the Framelits collection and sponged ocean and sand colors onto Naturals White card stock.  I mean, it’s a scene from NATURE, doesn’t it seem NATURAL to use Naturals White??  My real intention was to take advantage of the texture of the card stock, both the physical texture and the little color “dits” (that’s what I call ’em, ok?) in the paper.

There’s a LOT going on in the Stampin’ Up! world right now – an extra $25 in hostess benefits, special one-week discounts in the Online Store, new stamps, and of course the opportunity to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for only $25!  Check out the deals!

Maui Stamper $25 Stampin' Up! Joining Offer Oct 7 to 21 2013

 

Do you ever wonder “What if…?”

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Don’t let this be one of those “What if I had only…” situations.  Join the Stampin’ Up! family – for just $25.

Maui Stamper $25 Stampin' Up! Joining Offer Oct 7 to 21 2013There has never been a $25 joining offer, and this one is being offered for just two weeks.  From October 7 to 21, it’s just $25 –  no shipping – for this special, 25th anniversary opportunity.

“What if…” is how my husband and I ended up in Hawaii 23 1/2 years ago.  We were living in Northern California when he was offered a two year assignment on Maui.  I was pregnant, home with a toddler, and the challenges seemed enormous.  But we asked ourselves “What if we don’t do this?  Won’t we spend the rest of our lives wondering what it would have been like to live on Maui for two years?”  (The 23 1/2 part is another story for another day.)

Don’t let the Stampin’ Up! opportunity be that thing you wonder about for the rest of your life.  Give it a try – there is absolutely no obligation.  Sign up for $25, keep your product (special kit value $26.95) and see what it’s all about.  If you decide it’s not for you, you can drop with no consequences at all.  I’ll still love you 🙂  But if you get a peek at the demonstrator website and fall in love, or if you can’t resist that 20% minimum discount, then maybe you’ll stay.  Whether or not it’s for 23-plus years is really up to you.  Visit my Online Store for more details – click on “Join the Fun” at the far right hand side of the Tangerine Tango banner across the top.  And of course, contact me if you have questions.

If you’ve read this far you certainly deserve a card!

Maui Stamper Forever and Always This N ThatThis COULD be a wedding card, although it was not.  It was for friends who participated in a marriage enrichment weekend and we wanted them to know we were thinking of them.

Maui Stamper Forever and Always This N ThatHard to see, but the Crumb Cake layer is attached to a Whisper White card base.  I also made a pair of notebooks to coordinate with the card:

Maui Stamper This n That NotebooksJust think…you could stock up on all the goodies you want at 20% off…preview the Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration promotion before they are released…and become part of a company that truly puts service first!  Don’t wonder “What if…”  – for $25, say “Why not?”  You’ll be glad you did.

 

Washi Sale TODAY ONLY

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Send your fingers flying to http://www.AnneMatasci.StampinUp.net and stock up TODAY ONLY (October 3, 2013) on these fabulous washi bundles.  Our prices are good – today they are fantastic!

RED HOT NEWS! Got $25??

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$25 is all it takes to become a bona fide, genuine Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!!

Maui Stamper Anne Matasci Join Stampin Up! $25This is a VERY special, VERY limited offer, available only October 7 (Monday) to October 21, 2013.  It’s a very special kit, too – you will receive your choice of  $26.95 in Stampin’ Up! product plus the business builder kit:

  • A box of annual catalogs
  • A package of the current seasonal catalog
  • Getting Started DVD
  • Starter Kit Business Brick
  • Customer postcards

Why would you want to become a demonstrator? Start with a 20% discount on everything you buy – for yourself or to sell to someone else.  Add in additional discounts and bonuses depending on your sales, and  don’t forget early access to new products.  Stampin’ Up! provides training on business as well as creative topics on a regular basis, and the Demonstrator website is a wealth of information.  Oh…did I mention convention?

I am  tremendously impressed with the quality of this company.  Stampin’ Up! does its best to provide top quality service not just to customers, but to demonstrators and corporate staff as well.  The quality of our products is exceptional, and the support is outstanding as well.

Contact me now for details on getting a running start on October 7th.  You’ll thank yourself again and again!

Ooo! Boo!

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So Scary!!

(NOT)

Maui Stamper 2013 Calendar October

  • Googly Ghouls (retired)
  • Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie card stock
  • Black Staz-on ink
  • Pumpkin Pie FFIP
  • Blender Pen
  • Self-stick Googlie eyes (retired)

I’m sorry about the retired stamps and the Googlie eyes – these monthly calendar cards were done as a class in January of this year, and this stamp set was current back then!  Those Googlie Eyes were one of the best ideas the Home Office had, and these goofy characters are my favorite Halloween images ever.  So sad they’re both retired.

Today is the last day for Early Bird sign-ups for ACCE – Anne and Crystal’s Christmas Extravaganza!  Save $5 PER CLASS by signing up today for one, two or three fantastic classes!

Cards class:  4 standard cards, 4 gift enclosures,  $10  BYO adhesive

Maui Stamper 2013 Anne and Crystal's Christmas Extravaganza

Packages Class:  2 Boxes, 2 gift card/money cards, and a box-in-a-bag, $20  BYO adhesive

Maui Stamper Anne and Crystal's Christmas Extravaganza October 12, 2013Multi-media class:  A canvas creation that will take your mad crafting skills in brand new directions!  $25 includes ALL supplies

Maui Stamper Anne and Crystal's Christmas Extravaganza October 12This is a VERY simplified version of what you can do.  We are REALLY hoping you’ll join us for this one – it’s going to be amazing!!!

 

New to card-making?

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Introducing the Everyday Occasions Card Making Kit!

Maui Stamper Everyday Occasions Card Kit 2013This kit comes with everything you except scissors and adhesive!  It includes:

* Card stock and envelopes for 20 cards of a variety of sizes
* Twine, buttons & clips
* Pre-cut paper embellishments
* Mini ink pads (Stampin’ Spots)
* Seven-piece Occasions Stamp Set & clear slim stamp block
* Full color “Tips & Tricks” brochure to guide you while making the cards
* A delightful, giftable storage box

Maui Stamper Everyday Occasions CardsThis kit is perfect for beginners – or to have on hand for Card Emergencies (ever have one of those??)   To order, contact me directly or go to my Online Store, click “Shop” and enter 134797 in the search box.  Click on the picture, click add to bag, and you’re almost done!  If you’re a new crafter, you may want to add some adhesive – I recommend SNAIL (#104332, $6.95) or Tombo the Wonder Adhesive (#110755, $3.95).  Don’t have a pair of nice sharp paper snips?  Ours are the best – #103579 for $9.95.  You can keep on shopping, or just head to the checkout where you’ll log into your existing account or create a new one in a heartbeat.  You’ll be on your way in no time!

ACCE: Anne and Crystal’s Christmas Extravaganza

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Crystal and I have been putting on a Christmas stamp camp for a few years.  This year it’s October 12 – coming soon!

By now, you’ve figured out that I am fundamentally lazy – and I like to abbreviate.  We began calling our stamp camp the Christmas Extravaganza, then added in our names, and now refer to it as ACCE – “ace” if you want to say it out loud.

Maui Stamper Anne and Crystal's Christmas Extravaganza October 12, 2013One of our classes is a packages class – two boxes, a bag-in-a-box, and two gift card/money card presentations.  This class is $20 and will run from 11:30am til 2pm.  There’s also a cards class in the morning and a multi-media class in the afternoon.  If you’ll be on Maui the 12th I hope you’ll join us!

Early Bird deadline is October 1st – every class goes up $5 if you register after that day.  Don’t wait!

 

QUICK! A new Halloween set!!

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Stampin’ Up! just shared this yesterday!

Maui Stamper Halloween stamps spider webIf you haven’t tried our photopolymer stamps you’ll be delighted with the clarity of the images and the perfect alignment you get with completely clear stamps!  Order “Bite Me” through the Online Store – #134622 just $13.95!

Epic Day DSP

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I’ve had the Epic Day This ‘n That Designer Series paper on my craft desk this week:

Maui Stamper handmade card Hello Lovely

  • Hello Lovely and Simply Sketched (hostess) stamp sets
  • Crumb Cake and Whisper White card stock
  • Epic Day DSP
  • Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake FFIP
  • Decorative label and oval punches
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Linen thread

Maui Stamper handmade card Hello LovelyI love the frame from Hello Lovely but to tell the truth I can’t imagine anyone I would actually say that to…in person or on a card.  Hello Lovely??  It just doesn’t seem to trip off my tongue.  I covered it up 🙂

What do you think?  Would you say it?  Send it?

 

Sweet Thoughts

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Sometimes simple is best, but it can always use a little twist:

Maui Stamper handmade card For the Birds

  • For the Birds and Summer Silhouettes stamp sets
  • Whisper White and Smoky Slate card stock
  • Smokey Slate FFIP
  • Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Write marker
  • Pink Pirouette 3/8 inch taffeta ribbon
  • 1 3/4 inch circle punch
  • Corner rounder punch

I cut the Whisper White card to 4 x 5 1/4 inches and mounted it on a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch square of Smoky Slate.  Just a little twist!

Here on Maui it’s been so hot and HUMID the past week or so.  I can’t think about fall at all.  And I’ve got red and green all over my craft room, but I’m not quite ready to share that.  Soon, though…in the meantime…

Maui Stamper handmade card For the BirdsI love this technique.  It’s so simple.  I used a punch here, but it’s easy to do with framelits, too.  And framelits have so many shape options!  Just for the record, I punch first, make tiny pencil dots at four points on the inside of the card (around the punched space), then stamp.

For the Birds is an overlooked stamp set.  Give it a second look!

Stampin' Up! For The BirdsClear mount #126407 $24.95

Wood mount #132001 $32.95