On Maui this Saturday? Let’s make some cards

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I’m reviving my famous – or infamous – 2-5-10 card class this weekend.  2 hours, 5 cards, $10.  I’m previewing some of the Sale-a-bration products that will be available later this month, so you can be among the first of your friends to get your hands on these goodies!

Maui Stamper 2013 January 2-5-10 Class

These are much prettier in person, I guarantee it 🙂  All you need to bring is yourself and an all-purpose adhesive like Tombo or SNAIL.  I’ll provide everything else including specialty adhesives and envelopes.

RSVP by email to AnneMatasci (at) gmail (dot) com or by commenting on this post.  Be sure and let me know how to reach you if you’re new to my classes.

Hope to see you on Saturday, and don’t forget the RemARKable Blog Tour on Sunday!

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Sycamore Street, c/o USPS

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Thanks for stopping by this Sunday morning – or any other day or time you’re checking out this post!  Just want to remind you that next weekend the RemARKables will host another blog tour – the featured stamp set is Hearts A-Flutter!  Yep, Valentines’ Day is on the way…time to start thinking hearts and flowers!

Maui Stamper RemARKable Blog Tour 2013

I’ve got another Sale-a-bration peek for you.  The Sycamore Street Designer Series paper is awesome!  Stampin’ Up! has again come up with a fabulous suite of products for SAB and the DSP is no exception:

Maui Stamper Sycamore Street SAB 2013

 

  • Trust God stamp set
  • Island Indigo FFIP
  • Sycamore Street Designer Series paper
  • Whisper White, Pool Party and Island Indigo card stock
  • Pool Party Seam binding
  • 1 3/4 inch circle punch
  • Big Shot and the Circles Originals Die

Sale-a-bration starts January 22, so get working on your wish list.  Even better, gather a few friends and let’s plan a little crafting fun!  Everyone gets free products with SAB, and of course hostesses get SAB goodies PLUS free product from Stampin’ Up!

One of my New Year’s goals is to focus on cards that can be mailed.  Cards that can be mailed get sent to people; cards that can’t be mailed or are expensive to mail sit in my drawer!  I’ll still have fun from time to time with “More is More” cards, but I’m really going to make an effort to create cards that will meet USPS standards.  Stay tuned!

 

A glimpse of good things to come

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Sale-a-bration is on the way…

Maui Stamper 2013 Sale-a-bration Patterned Occasions

  • Patterned Occasions Sale-a-bration (SAB) stamp set
  • Sycamore Street Sale-a-bration Designer Series paper (DSP)
  • Sycamore Street Sale-a-bration Ribbon and Button bundle
  • Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo and Whisper White card stock
  • Tangerine Tango Firm Foam Ink Pads (FFIP)
  • Stamp-a-ma-jig (SAMJ)
  • Big Shot and Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)

Whoever said the military has a corner on the acronym market?  I use some of these so often that I have begun to feel guilty, and decided I’d better clear up any questions.  Feel free to print this page and keep it for reference!!

This card is one of the cards we’ll make on Saturday, January 12 (9 am) at 2-5-10:  2 hours, 5 cards, $10.  Leave a comment to RSVP.

I am THRILLED with all of the SAB options this year.  Stampin’ Up! has done an outstanding job of creating coordinated but wonderfully varied options and each SAB offering is FREE with a $50 product order.  Plan your purchases now, and stay tuned – over the next few weeks I’ll be offering some suggestions to Get to Fifty.

Welcome, 2013

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As clichéd as it may sound, I love the fresh start that a new year brings.  In my wildest dreams, January First begins not only with a fabulous, champagne-sparkled celebration with my most loved family and friends, but also dawns on an immaculate house with every object impeccably in place.

I was close on part one, still dreaming about part two.

There was champagne, along with Mr. Maui Stamper and Son of Stamper (home from Notre Dame).  My two beautiful daughters were in their respective homes halfway around the world, but they will be here soon to celebrate the wedding of my firstborn.  Knowing that we will all be together in such a short time made their absence over the holidays bearable.

Maui Stamper January 2013 calendar

Crystal and I have made these calendars in the past, purchasing the template online.  This year she got together with her BRILLIANT sister and they have created an eternal template for us.  You could also make your templates through MDS, and if I were more brilliant I would have thought of that before I printed these out.

  • Happy Hour stamp set
  • Wild Wasabi FFIP
  • Primrose Petals, Wild Wasabi and Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Write markers
  • Whisper White and Primrose Petals card stock

Many blessings to you and yours in the new year!

 

 

Beautiful AND useful? A double win

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Cheryl made these beautiful hangers for a gift exchange that didn’t happen, and I  happened to be in the right place at the right time:

Maui Stamper Deck the Halls with Beautiful Hangers

Aren’t they gorgeous?  I haven’t decided what outfit is worthy of these fabulous, cushy hangers – lovingly hand-made!  (My floor looks pretty good too – I made sure it was clean before I put them down.)

Cheryl stamped a gorgeous bag for the gift exchange:

Maui Stamper Flower bag

I love how she used Soft Suede and Regal Rose with the Watercolor Winter stamp set, but I pointed out to her that I am NOT naughty.  At least, not most of the time.

Look at the detail on these hangers:

Maui Stamper hand made embellished clothes hanger

It takes a lot of patience to thread that Scalloped Polka Dot ribbon through button holes!!

Maui Stamper hand made embellished clothes hanger

There’s a Spring Catalog sneak peak on this one – that big beautiful flower embellishment will be available as part of a special Artisan’s Embellishment package.  My customers should be receiving their Spring Catalog in the mail any day now – don’t mix it up with yet another Christmas catalog!

Thanks, Cheryl – I love these!!

A host of little packages from the Hostess Club

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I’m part of a group that meets once a month to stamp, share stories, and laugh.  It’s my job to bring the projects; they bring the orders and take turns sharing the benefits that Stampin’ Up! offers to hostesses.  The core of the group has remained the same for years, and members rotate in and out.

We met early last week so that we could have a little Holy Spirit potluck before we stamped.  (That’s what I call it – it’s real potluck – bring what the Holy Spirit inspires!)  There were quite a few little goodies that appeared as well, and I thought I would share them in case you were looking for a little last minute inspiration:

Maui Stamper Gen's Noel tag

Gen’s cute tag embellished a bag of Princess Tea Cakes.  I’ve heard them called a lot of other things, but usually it’s after the fact:  they never last long around this Cookie Monster.

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Vicki covered this box with DSP and made a flower with the Ornament Framelits and Boho punch.  She had amazing home made chocolates inside the box.  They lasted about an hour longer than the Princess Tea Cookies.

Maui Stamper Peggy's Treat bag

Peggy created these cute little treat bags with the Festival of Prints paper and filled them with Hershey Nuggets.  She always has such attention to detail!

Maui Stamper Peggy's Treat Bag

I still have a stash of those little jingle bells too, but I’m not sharing…

Maui Stamper Robbie's Punch Art Santa

Robbie made this adorable punch art Santa topper for our skinny treat bags and filled them with red and green m&m candies.  I don’t know about you, but if I had made these I would be unable to account for all of the yellow, orange, blue and brown m&ms that may or may not have been in the bag.  And I would definitely not have the patience to stack them all in such perfect order.

Maui Stamper Hershey Nuggets Naughty and Nice

Rumor has it that Peggy slipped these in too – I wasn’t paying close enough attention.  I’m impressed with people who can keep all of that chocolate in their stamp room and actually have some left to create a project.

If you’re looking for a last minute idea, I hope this gives you a little inspiration!

Need a few Christmas cards – yesterday??

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A quick card for the last week before Christmas:

Maui Stamper Merry and Bright

  • Merry and Type stamp set
  • Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla card stock
  • Be of Good Cheer Designer Series paper
  • Champagne Glimmer paper
  • Cherry Cobbler FFIP
  • Decorative Label punch
  • Big Shot and Petals-a-plenty TIEF
  • Gold Brads
  • Stampin’ Sponges
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Funny, I wasn’t a big fan of Merry and Type when it came out, but it has decidedly grown on me.  Love the font and the different messages.  Peace on Earth fits nicely on this card too.

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My son (the college freshman!) arrived home on Saturday night.  We picked up a couple of his friends on the way home from the airport (literally) and my house has been full of teenagers ever since.  Love it!!

RemARKable Stampers Affection Collection Blog Tour

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Hello there friends!  Thanks for taking time from your busy day to share a little Affection with us.  Welcome to the Valley Isle, where the weather outside is…delightful!

Maui Stamper Affection Collection

I’m taking you forward today to springtime holidays.  Affection Collection is well suited to Valentines Day, but I chose to focus on how well it works for bridal showers and weddings, and specifically how it works for small cards.  These are 3″ squares, and  I used my favorite color combo – Marina Mist and Lucky Limeade:

Maui Stamper Affection Collection

This image is easy to align with the ever-faithful Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Punch the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes with the Modern Label punch, add a couple of pearls, and tie on some Lucky Limeade Bakers twine for a finishing touch.

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For a little love note, how about a heart on wings?

Maui Stamper Affection Collection Heart on Wings

We’ve gotten awfully spoiled with Framelits, but the truth is I actually pulled out my snips and cut this winged heart out BY HAND.  Yes.  Believe it.  And didn’t I do a lovely job?

Maui Stamper Affection Collection Heart on Wings

There’s some Vanilla Smooch Spritz , Crystal Effects, and yes, even Dazzling Diamonds to add some sparkle.  I had the ceiling fan running (yes, it’s that warm) when I took the Dazzling Diamonds out of the secure vault and opened the jar — oopsie, that was exciting!  Off with the fan and then a very careful drizzling of those Diamonds to keep the peace. Mr. Maui Stamper does not like glitter, and those Dazzling Diamonds have a mind of their own.

Maui Stamper Affection Collection Flags

I think this is my favorite of these three little gift cards.  The little flags are hand cut (but hint, hint, not for long!! The Spring Catalog is coming soon!) and attached with dimensionals.  That little bit of Marina Mist 1/8″ taffeta is threaded through tiny 1/16″ holes and knotted, and I promise you it was much easier than it sounds.  A little bit of bling finishes off this love note:

Maui Stamper Affection Collection Flags

  • Affection Collection in wood #127946  $29.95
  • Affection Collection in clear #127949   $21.95
  • Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes #107309  $7.50

This is a Holiday Catalog stamp set that will NOT carry forward, so you have until January 2, 2013 to make it yours.

Click on the RemARKable Badge below to see what the ever talented Robin Merriman has in store for you.

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A cold is NOT good for Mojo

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I went and saw the good Doctor today for help with my various and sundry symptoms…since it’s a cold there’s not much he can do, but he did give me a couple of magic potions.  It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this lethargic!

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The RemARKable Blog Tour is rolling around again this weekend – check in on Sunday for loads of inspiration using the Affection Collection stamp set! The RemARKable stampers are an amazingly talented lot.
Maui Stamper Affection CollectionSince I’ve been under the weather and without my mojo, I’m sharing a couple of projects  from my tag class:

Maui Stamper Merry and Bright Bottle Tag

Very simple almost one layer tag using the ornaments image from Merry and Type.  I stamped in Midnight Muse, stamped separately a second time in Marina Mist and cut out that second image to pop up on a dimensional.  Yes, CUT OUT – sorry, no framelit for this one!  I am getting spoiled.

Each ornament has a few strokes of Champagne Mist Shimmer paint, and the Marina Mist popped up ornament has an inset cut (again!!) from the Silver Glimmer paper.  The tab on the top is designed to go over the neck of a bottle – very easy!

Maui Stamper Sensational Seasons Gingerbread Man tag

This is my favorite “Go To” tag from the Two Tags Bigz die – just a scallop circle and a gingerbread man – a few pearls – and you’re done!

These tags are part of my tag class next week – let me know if you would like to join us!

THE Ornament – made easy!

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Did you admire the ornament on the front of the Holiday catalog?  I certainly did – but my efforts at duplicating it were less than stellar.  I got distracted before I made enough pieces, and it needed more glitter than I could justify in the Glitter Free Zone (GFZ) imposed by Mr. Maui Stamper.

Ornamental_Elegance_Banner(1)However, there’s help!  Stampin’ Up! has packaged a kit to make 10 beautiful ornaments – enough for a tree-full, or perhaps an office full of gift bags – for $14.95.  All you need to add is adhesive (and if you don’t live in a GFZ) Dazzling Diamonds or Glass Glitter.  Skip on over to the Online store because these are in limited supply!

  • Ornamental Elegance kit #132832  $14.95
  • Anywhere Glue sticks #104045  $3.95
  • Dazzling Diamonds #102023  $4.50
  • Glass Glitter Champagne #120997 $3.95
  • Glass Glitter Silver #120995 $3.95
  • Coordinating Stamp Set Keepsake Ornaments wood #128048 $34.95
  • Coordinating Stamp Set Keepsake Ornaments clear #128051 $25.95

{EDIT:  You only need the Ornamental Elegance kit and some adhesive to create the ornament – the rest of the products are suggestions if you want to take the “More is More” road!)

If you are using Glitter I recommend Tombo the Wonder Adhesive #110755 $3.95

I was on the North Shore Oahu for the weekend for an event with Mr Maui Stamper and his co-workers.  It was a GORGEOUS location but I was allergic to something in bloom and by yesterday I knew I was going to pay the price.  Got up this morning with an outrageous cold and have spent the better part of the day in bed doing nothing.  Captain Stupidhead is pleased that I have finally seen the light.