Going Ombre with the Blendabilities

Posted on January 7, 2015 by mauistamper

The Irresistably Yours Specialty DSP available as a Sale-a-bration choice was my A-Number-One choice this year – this card popped into my head immediately:

Can I tell you how many things I love about it?

I love the ombre effect with the Blendabilities
I love the Black + White + Color palette
I love the new White Jute Ribbon
And I LOVE LOVE LOVE this paper!!

The white jute…it has a little bit of shimmer…I can envision so many uses for it!!

Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black and Coastal Cabana
Stamps: Best Day Ever 2015 SAB
Accessories: Irresistably Yours Specialty DSP SAB 2015, Coastal Cabana Blendabilities, Blendabilities Color Remover, White Jute, Silver Buttons, Soft Sky Twine (Painted Blooms set)

I used the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities. I began at the top with the lightest color, working to about halfway down. I dropped to the bottom with the darkest color and filled up about 1/3 of the card face . I used the middle tone from the middle of the darkest color to blend up to just above the point where the light color began, then switched back to the light color to blend down into the mid-range tone. Clear as mud? Just play with it. And if you have a little ink on the white resist portion of the paper, use the Color Remover to wipe it away. Have fun with this technique! There are so many possibilities.

Stop by tomorrow for the RemARKable Blog Tour – we’re stampin’ LOVE this month.

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by mauistamper

I love a fresh start!! A new journal, new goals and dreams…and a new calendar!

I love this goofy fox. He looks annoyed by the rain. Silly fox. Rain is a wondrous thing!

Visit Cheryl and Crystal to see how they’re starting off the New Year. And a Happy New Year to you and all of yours!

A Sunny Yellow Thank You

Posted on December 29, 2014 by mauistamper

Did you receive some lovely gifts?

You know what comes next!

Dotty Angle and Mixed Bunch
Hello Honey, Whisper White and Mossy Meadow
Hello Honey Ribbon
Pearls
Punches: Blossom and 3/4 inch circle

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Merry Christmas, dear Reader!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by mauistamper

I wish you peace and joy:

I wish you a day that is merry and bright:

I wish you a belief that makes your heart soar:and I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Festival of Trees
Good Greetings
On Point TIEF and the Big Shot
Glimmer Paper and Rhinestones

These note cards (3 x 5 1/2) were inspired by the talented Jill Hilliard.

Sandy Warm Wishes

Posted on December 23, 2014 by mauistamper

No snow-women here…nope, we have sand-women:

Warm Wishes was featured in last year’s Holiday catalog and although it’s retired I couldn’t help but share this idea. You could get pretty creative with some Stampin’ Sponges and come close to this – but Warm Wishes was faster.

Only two more sleeps til Christmas!

A wreath for all seasons

Posted on December 21, 2014 by mauistamper

I love this wreath – it’s so versatile:

This goes together more quickly than you would think, and I love the layers of texture. The Pool Party layer is embossed with the Perfect Polka dots TIEF that echos the gold embossed berries on the wreath.

The gold Bakers Twine is just pressed into a glue dot on either end, then pressed onto the back of the wreath and the Gold Glimmer heart. Quick, I tell you!

And as you can see, it’s possible to just stamp that wreath all willy-nilly and have it come out ok. At least in my eyes {wink}

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Last minute sparkle

Posted on December 19, 2014 by mauistamper

Easy and oh-so-sweet!! Vicki and Roxi made these for me with the All Is Calm Snowflake Embellishment (137383) – just add a pair each of rhinestones and ear wires.

With 20 snowflakes in the package, you could have a pocket-full of gifties in no time!

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Weekly Deals!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by mauistamper

This week’s DEALS:

Don’t forget there are still great offers available on the Clearance Rack and the Year-End Closeouts. Have you checked out the Festive Designer Craft Paper Rolls? I bought a few extra packages when they first appeared on sale and I’m thinking I might need more. It’s a perfect weight, and it’s all-season, all-occasion. One Wrap fits ALL!!

The RemARKables Tie One On!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by mauistamper

It’s Blog Tour time…and that time of year…yes, there are packages to wrap! You might be surprised to find you have the resources to come up with some pretty trendy wrapping at your fingertips!

I started with our gorgeous wrapping paper, currently available at a great price as a Year-End-Closeout. This paper is thick and peek-proof:

Nope, can’t see through it! I tied our Natural 7/8″ Ribbon around the wrapped box and then started to play with embellishment:

Star Framelits and Lost Lagoon paper and embellishments create a package that works for the holidays or even a December birthday.

For a completely different look, I punched circles in Cherry Cobbler, Gold Glimmer, and Typeset Designer Series paper and strung them on Linen Thread. The Glimmer paper is attached with a glue dot, one on either side of the thread, so there’s lots of sparkle.

If you eliminate the star and change out the colors, you have a package wrapped for any occasion.

Think outside the box here (get it? GET IT??) Wrap in DSP, or even a brown paper bag or newspaper. Look for the widest, brightest ribbon that you have and wrap it around your package. Punch shapes – flowers, stars, squares, triangles – and string them on linen thread or baker’s twine. The possibilities are endless! Wrap away!

Your next stop is Audra Monk’s Crafty Yogi – I know you’ll enjoy her inspiration! Here’s the rest of the tour if you want to blaze your own trail: