Sheltering Tree: You Warm My Heart

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I’m slightly obsessed with Sheltering Tree:

Maui Sheltering Tree You Warm My HeartThis idea came from Alison Stachera – you can see her card HERE.  Her concept was to show the transition from winter to spring.  On Maui, that takes a different form, so I chose to soften the colors.  (I’m not going to talk about how much I will miss the 2013-2015 In Color collection since it is largely unavailable, but still.)

Maui Sheltering Tree You Warm My HeartWill you cross your fingers with me and hope that Sheltering Tree makes it into the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog?  I am not finished with this stamp set.

Maui Sheltering Tree You Warm My HeartAllison’s card was also constructed differently – I chose to allow the heart to be open to the inside.  The two trees are aligned with the Stamp-a-ma-jig, an essential tool for lining up images.  I don’t often use it, but when I do, nothing else will serve the purpose.

Maui Sheltering Tree You Warm My HeartIf you’re not a gambler, then I would hustle on over to the Online Store and order this stamp set now.  Because if it DOESN’T make it into the next catalog, you could be very sad to have missed it.

This card also uses the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (still available) and the Hearts Framelits (retired and sold out).

Maui Stamper Sheltering Tree

Weekly Deals!

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Best deal ever – the FRY BOX!!  Get yours at this great price!!

Maui Stamper Weekly Deals April 28 to May 4 2015If you’re ordering, be sure to check the Clearance Rack – there is new merchandise there.  And of course the Retiring List is full of deals that are disappearing quickly.  Shop HERE!

Sweet and simple thanks

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Some friends came over a couple of weeks ago.  We usually meet once a month, and they asked a while ago if I would show them how to make a card.  Of course I would:

Maui Stamper Bordering Blooms Thanks

  • Stamps:  Bordering Blooms, Four You (retiring)
  • Color Palette:  Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight
  • Accessories:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Jewels, Corner Rounder punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Maui Stamper Bordering Blooms ThanksIt’s a very simple design – these were all Stampin’ Newbies – but they had a good time.  I loved the end result, as every card was a little (or a lot!) different!

Maui Stamper Bordering Blooms Thanks

We stamped the inside and the envelope too.  That’s one of those small things that has a big WOW factor, at least in my book.  I also add a Whisper White (or Very Vanilla) liner to the inside of every card made with colored card stock.  It creates a finished look and I like the attention to detail.

Maui Stamper Bordering Blooms ThanksEnjoy – and shop now for your best selection of retiring products at Anne’s Online Store.

2014-2015 Catalog Retiring Products List Hot off the Press!

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Maui Stamper 2015 Retiring ProductsIt’s an enormous list, my Crafty Friends!  Stamps, paper, ink, punches, accessories, kits and LOADS of Big Shot dies, framelits and folders!  There are discounts from 15 to 50% for all those bargain hunters out there.  Click HERE for the list.

Stampin’ Up! has announced that stamp sets will be available through May 26th, but EVERYTHING ELSE is while supplies last.  If you really want it, get it now – click HERE to get started shopping.  Use Hostess Code FFKURV74.

While you’re browsing, check out the 30% discount on My Digital Studio products.  This entire line will be discontinued by Stampin’ Up!  Click HERE for the list.

And finally, be sure to look over the Weekly Deals and the Clearance Rack before you finish out that order.  It’s a great day to save!

 

Butterflies Thinlets are Back in Stock!

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The long wait is finally over, and Stampin’ Up! is offering a special promotion to thank you for your patience:

Maui Stamper Butterfly Thinlit and Bundle Offer thru 4-30-15Just want the thinlets?  They’re 15% off.

Were you waiting for the bundle?  While supplies last, you can choose from a selection of Sale-a-bration items when you order the bundle (which is already discounted at 15%).

Maui Stamper Butterfly ThinletI’ve been waiting to share this card with you – it seemed really mean when the thinlets weren’t available.  I’ve cut the butterfly from Shimmer White paper, then used the negative image left behind to trace the outline onto a piece of vellum.  I trimmed out the vellum (doesn’t have to be pretty) and adhered it to the butterfly with a few drops of Tombo (the Wonder Adhesive).  The Butterfly Basics stamp set has such beautiful, romantic images that it’s easy to create a pretty backdrop.Maui Stamper Butterfly Thinlets Don’t wait – this special offer from Stampin’ Up! is only available through April 30th.  Order HERE and bring a little Springtime into your stamp room!

 

 

Weekly Deals!

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The deals keep getting better!

Maui Stamper Weekly Deals April 14-20, 2015Shop HERE!

Get RemARKably Moving!

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Welcome to the April edition of the RemARKable blog tour. This month we’re featuring things that move and moving on. Maui Stamper RemARKably Moving Adventure Bound I’m very fond of the Life’s Adventure Host Rewards stamp set, and this bicycle is my favorite image in the set. I love the retro feel, especially the flag off the back. 

  • Stamps:  Life’s Adventure and Remember This 
  • Color palette:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Black 
  • Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, the Embossing Buddy, the Heat Tool, Back to Black Designer Series Paper and Rhinestone Jewels

 Maui Stamper RemARKably Moving Adventure Bound     

Every time I pull out my embossing powder I wonder why I don’t use it more often. It’s such a quick technique with such a big WOW factor. 

 Head over to visit the new kid on the RemARKable tour – Heather Mathiesen!  Welcome Heather – we can’t wait to see your projects!

Maui Stamper April RemARKable Tour

Weekly Deals!!

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Need just a little?  Need a lot?  Deals – and everything else – ship free this week!

Maui Stamper Weekly Deals April 7 - 13, 2015Shop HERE by April 10th to get your Free Shipping!

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FREE SHIPPING!

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Oh, this is music to my ears!

Header_FreeShippingFree regular shipping on any size order!  It’s an immediate 10% savings – and don’t forget to take a look at the Clearance Rack and the Weekly Deals.  There will be new Deals on Tuesday, and you can get free shipping on those, too!

Maui Stamper Weekly Deals march 31 to April 6 2015

Shop HERE.

And have a really good time!

Inspired by Washi

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A lovely friend surprised me with a gorgeous roll of washi tape:

Maui Stamper Washi Flower

  • Stamps:  Butterfly Basics, Gorgeous Grunge
  • Color Palette:  Real Red, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White
  • Accessories:  Flower Frenzy Bigz die, Big Shot, Rhinestone jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Washi tape (non-Stampin’ Up!)

I drew the colors for this card directly from the lush floral design. I’ve seen a lot of pink with red lately, and gave that trend a little nod.

Maui Stamper Washi FlowerI haven’t played with stamped textures like this for a while and it was very satisfying. I especially love that honeycomb/chickenwire stamp.  Definitely need to use that again.