When you need a Tag: Day Three

Posted on December 17, 2017 by mauistamper

Beachy Little Christmas is a natural for those of us living in the tropics. The images are charming and the string of lights on the palm tree is a very familiar sight in the islands. Some neighborhoods are well known for their elaborate lights and displays, and it’s a treat to be driving home after a long day and find yourself surrounded on either side of the road with sparkling lights, stars, figures, and those crazy inflatable characters!

Stamps: Beachy Little Christmas
Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Old Olive, Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizazz, Early Espresso
Accessories: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils

This is another super-portable project that’s small enough to tuck into your bag. I chose the watercolor pencils because the design is very small and detailed, and the pencils are quite forgiving with small spaces. I didn’t add the watercolor with an Aquapainter, but you certainly could if you prefer that look.

This one is even quicker and easier with just the palm tree! I used Stampin’ Blends on this one and it was REALLY fast!

You don’t need to live in the tropics to have palm trees on your Christmas tags, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

When you need a Tag: Day Two

Posted on December 16, 2017 by mauistamper

I like a variety of tags: whimsical, traditional, and a few classy ones for those classy friends (you know the ones!). My first version of this tag was okay, but then the Muse stepped in and this happened:

It’s really pretty simple, but that’s how classy things are. Agreed?

Stamps: Hello Friend, Merry Patterns (Host Exclusive/October & November)
Color Palette: Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Circles Framelits, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Real Red 1/8″ ribbon

I bought the Hello Friend stamp set for this wreath and it was worth every cent. Merry Patterns was a Host Exclusive stamp set offered this fall. It’s no longer available, but if you’re lucky enough to have it, get out your Paper Snips and invest in the fussy cutting on this one – you’ll be glad you did.

If you don’t have Merry Patterns, there is a Plan B. (Note: there is ALWAYS a Plan B) I cut a narrow strip of Crumb Cake cards stock and stamped a sentiment on it. It seemed a bit plain, so I indulged in a bit of doodling to dress it up. I added a ribbon/linen thread bow and some diahmohnds (that’s how the fancy girls say it) and I think it works!

But there is no doubt that I like the first one better.

When you need a Tag: Day One

Posted on December 15, 2017 by mauistamper

Most years, I host a Christmas tag crafting class, and the samples and leftover pieces ensure that I have plenty of tags for my gift-giving. The class didn’t happen this year (for a lot of reasons, some of them actually good reasons!) and I realized I was going to be in trouble without some quick action.

I ended up featuring tags at my Host event this month, and it made for some very happy Hosts and solved my problem as well. Over the next week I’ll share my projects: some are quite simple, and others take a little more time, but it’s my hope they’ll inspire you to create a few tags of your own.

I’m starting by sharing the tags I made with the Seasonal Chums bundle. In all honesty, this was a whimsical, what-the-heck kind of purchase, but I’ve used it much more than I anticipated and have been really happy with the results. Our Stampin’ Blends are perfect for coloring these images.

Stamps: Seasonal Chums
Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Stampin’ Blends, Memento Ink pad, Big Shot, Seasonal Tags Framelits, Tags and Labels Framelits (retired), Candy Cane Washi (retired), White Bakers Twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Sponge

I’m sorry if the retired framelits and washi throw you for a loop, but crafting is about being creative and I’m sure you’ll find an alternative. That Candy Cane washi was on the Clearance Rack for-evah, but now that the holidays are here it’s finally sold out. I stocked up because I loved the crisp red-and-white designs, and I’ve got a bit of a stash that I need to use up.

Snowman Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie

These are not as time consuming as you might think. They’re small and the coloring is minimal – especially the snowman, who doesn’t require any blending. This is a perfect Holiday-movie-watching project, or a carry-along-to-the-kid’s-hockey-practice project, or even an airplane project!

There will be more posts with more tags over the next week – I hope you’ll stop by and say hello.

A Shining CASE

Posted on December 11, 2017 by mauistamper

THIS CARD kept popping up everywhere I looked. I love the shine of the metallic foil paper! I knew I had to create one, but I didn’t have everything that Cécile used – she originally shared it a year ago. But crafting is a flexible, versatile art and I was able to make a card that was true to her spirit:

Stamps: Cheers to the Years
Color Palette: Basic Grey, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Metallic Foil Copper, Metallic Foil Champagne
Accessories: Heat Gun, Copper Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper, Big Shot, Swirly Scribbles Framelits, Seasonal Tags Framelits, Patterned Pumpkin Thinlits

Stampin’ Up! has a LOT of Framelit and Thinlit snowflakes! These are from Seasonal Tags, but you could choose something else – I really liked the clean lines on these since there was already a lot of detail in the card.

If I’d been thinking, I would have absolutely used our adhesive sheets to simplify adhering all the small parts on this card, but I used Tombo the Wonder Adhesive and it worked beautifully – I just had to give my fingers a good scrub when I was done.

Be sure to give Cécile a little love for her fabulous inspiration. (Her blog is in French, but Professor Google will translate if you ask.) It was a delight to CASE her card.

Miss that Crazy Moose!

Posted on December 1, 2017 by mauistamper

There are MANY MANY WONDERFUL holiday stamps in the 2017 Holiday catalog, but my-oh-my did I love this crazy moose from 2016!

Stamps: Jolly Friends, Tin of Tags (both retired)
Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Emerald Envy, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Red Glimmer paper, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper, Jolly Hat Punch (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals

He’s such a dorky guy. I have a special corner of my heart reserved for dorky guys. Not that Mr. Maui Stamper or Son of Stamper are dorks – no, no no! I’m just fond of dorky guys. That’s all.

2018 is just around the corner, and I’ll be done with retired stamps at least until the new Annual Catalog comes out! Whew!

To get your December off to a jolly start, Cheryl and Crystal have also shared their calendar pages for this month. Ho ho ho!

Online Extravaganza!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by mauistamper

One Day Stamp Deals available November 20th only! (Hawaii folks, they end at 8:59pm HST)

The sale continues through November 26th with savings from 10 to 40%. Stamps are on sale today only, but the savings on framelits, accessories, embellishments, kits and more runs through the weekend. Don’t miss out!

Use Host Code JZVCFFMP and I’ll send you a free package of Foil Snowflakes!

Shop HERE!

The abundance of November

Posted on November 1, 2017 by mauistamper

It’s a little late for figs, although I have to admit that I made a lovely dish with them this summer. If I’d had the 2017-2018 In Colors when I made this calendar page, I absolutely would have made it in Fresh Fig. But there you go. We are operating in an alternate universe with these calendars.

Stamps: Fabulous Flora, Gorgeous Grunge (sorry, both retired from the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog)
Colors: Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede
Accessories: Aqua Painter

An Aqua Painter is an indispensable tool on my craft desk. I have multiples just because I use them so often. They need to be everywhere.

Take a moment to be inspired by the creations that Crystal and Cheryl have created for November. You’ll be glad you did.

Want to create your own DIY Easel Calendar? I have just a few left – check THIS POST for details.

Treats, treats, and more treats!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by mauistamper

When Robbie is our club host (and we ALWAYS let her have Halloween) she goes all out. Halloween is her favorite holiday, and she spoils us with goodies and inspiration. This year was no different, and I thought you’d like to see her creations.

I don’t have all the details since I didn’t make these, but I know these little Hershey Bar holders use the Spooky Cat stamps and punch and Spooky Night DSP.

These two Mini Treat Bags were filled with Salted Caramel Cocoa mix and everyone got one of these, too! The spider web doily is retired, but I loved the Black Glimmer Cat!

I made these little guys with the Seasonal Chums stamps and Seasonal Tags framelit dies. I discovered that stamping with Basic Black and using the matching Stampin’ Write marker to highlight the lines on the pumpkin was enough. The stems and leaves were quick to color and a little Wink of Stella gave Jack a proper gleam. Toe Bod Butts (Candy Corn, if you didn’t grow up in my house) fits perfectly in our 2″x8″ cello bags.

Robbie filled the Popcorn Boxes with chocolates (long, long gone) and each box was a little different. Like I said, she spoils us!

Trick or Treat!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mauistamper

Edited to add contact information for those ono cupcakes!

Visit http://www.L2SBakery.com – you’ll be glad you did!

We had an awful lot of fun at our October club meeting:

Stamps: Pick a Pumpkin, Spooky Cat
Color Palette: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Spooky Night DSP, Mini Sequin Trim, Cat Punch, Patterned Pumpkin Thinlits, retired TIEF, Stampin’ Dimensionals

This little black cat is waiting for the Great Pumpkin to rise from the Pumpkin Patch on Halloween Night….

…but this little cat is happy to blend in with the scenery! I used Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze ink with the Timeless Texture stamp set and punched out my Camo Cat, and I’m in love.That face is part of the Spooky Cat stamp set, and it’s worth the cost of the entire set just to have it! Those eyes!!

We had some pretty fabulous treats, too. Desiree’s daughters are bakers and we’ve been the lucky recipients of their treats in the past, but these Green Tea Mochi Monster Mini-Cupcakes (say that 3 times REALLY fast with a mouth full of cupcake!) had us all ooohing and aahhhing and YUMMMING.

This is a little dark, but this was Pumpkin Mochi. I’m telling you, it was SO ono! If you live on Maui and you’d like to place an order, visit their website at http://www.L2SBakery.com.

And if you’d like to shop for paper, stamp or ink, click right HERE!

Stampin’ Up! Super Sunday!

Posted on October 1, 2017 by mauistamper

Stampin’ Up! is bringing October in with a BANG! DSP is a quick and high impact way to add punch to your projects, and now it’s more affordable than ever! Choose from your favorites below and enjoy the savings:

To go with all of that gorgeous DSP, Stampin’ Up! is celebrating World Card Making day with 10 days of savings on notecards and select stamp sets. You’re sure to find some favorites here. And if you’re on the fence regarding Fast Fuse, take this opportunity to jump down and embrace it! It’s my absolute adhesive of choices (well, except for Tombo the Wonder Adhesive, but that’s for little bits of things). Fast Fuse is easy to use and it sticks like nobody’s business. There’s a small learning curve as you develop the motion to get it to release at the end, but I’m telling you, my friends, THIS is the stuff to use!! Stock up – the savings are HUGE – and thank me later.

If you’re like me, your October order is starting to look pretty good….good enough that perhaps with a bit of help (and perhaps not) you’ll be looking at a $300 order with Host Benefits AND an absolutely free holiday stamp set called Merry Patterns. It’s ONLY available as a Host promotion through the end of October, and all of these savings opportunities mean you’ll get so much more to go with it!

One Last Thing…Paper Pumpkin is promising two coordinated kits for October and November that will make your Holiday crafting as easy as can be.

Never subscribed before? It’s as easy as can be. Visit THIS page and with a few clicks you’ll have a complete crafting kit on it’s way to you – everything but adhesive is in the box! Former subscriber? Same process, except you’ll just reactivate – it’s even faster. You can even request more than one box to share or to create extras for yourself. Make holiday crafting easy this year with Paper Pumpkin!

The Maui Stamper

papercrafts, my stories, and the occasional insight

When you need a Tag: Day Three

When you need a Tag: Day Two

When you need a Tag: Day One

A Shining CASE

Miss that Crazy Moose!

Online Extravaganza!

The abundance of November

Treats, treats, and more treats!

Trick or Treat!

Stampin’ Up! Super Sunday!

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