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A new look…and more Blackberry Bliss

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Well…how do you like it?  I’ve been contemplating a blog update for quite a while, but when I saw what Cheryl did with hers I decided it was time to get busy.  Both Cheryl and Crystal served as graphic arts consultants (My Digital Studio, of course!!) and I couldn’t have done it without them.  Let me know what you think!

Brace yourselves, you’re going to be seeing a lot of Blackberry Bliss!  I love the color, and so I signed up to represent it for an In Color swap at Convention 2014 (coming soon!).  I’ll share the card I’m swapping next month – here’s one of the trials:

Maui Stamper An Open Heart

  • Stamps:  An Open Heart
  • Color Palette:  Blackberry Bliss, Baked Brown Sugar, Naturals Ivory
  • Accessories:  Gold Bakers Twine, 2013-2015 In Color Sequins, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Pokey Doodle, Essentials Paper Piercing pack, Piercing Mat, Neutrals Candy Dots, Petite Petals punch

Maui Stamper An Open HeartI love these new sequins!  I think Stampin’ Up! should make them in ALL the color families!! (Let’s all email them and tell them so, OK?)  And while I’m asking, I’d like some little gold brads too.  Love the silver ones, Stampin’ Up!, but need the gold ones.

Maui Stamper An Open Heart I really love the gorgeous images in An Open Heart, but it was the sentiments that sealed the deal for me.  When someone is hurting, it’s really not about the words.  I consider my cards to be paper hugs, something to send when I can’t be there.

Happy to be here!!!

 

Weekly Deals May 6 to 12

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Check out this week’s DEALS – retiring products are selling out quickly!

Maui Stamper May 6 2014 Weekly Deals

Shop for these HERE – and if you haven’t treated yourself to our 1 1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, this is your chance to fall in love at a discount!

Digital Crafters, there’s something for you too:

Maui Stamper New MDS Downloads May 6 2014Download these gorgeous new images HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Weekly Deals March 25 to 31, 2014

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This week’s deals are top shelf!!  Core’dinations paper – in assortments – is a MUST HAVE,  and I have used every design in the Soho Subway AND the This and That Epic Day DSP packs – they’re that good!Maui Stamper Weekly Deals March 25-31, 2014If you live on Maui and have an order under $70 I’ll be glad to place your order as an add-on to mine to keep your shipping costs down.  I’ll be ordering on Sunday – let me know if you’d like to join me.

Maui Stamper MDS Downloads March 25, 2014And these digital designs are perfect for spring…get your crafty going!

This is the last week of Sale-a-bration, and the 25th Anniversary “Best of” series is also bowing out on March 31st.  Click HERE to see the 25th Anniversary sets; click HERE for the SAB brochure.

You can DIY – Order ONLINE!

Weekly Deals March 18 to 24, 2014

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The Stampin’ Up! Leprechauns were busy last night and this morning we have a pot o’ gold!

Maui Stamper Stampin' Up! Deals March 18-24 2014If you haven’t tried the Pewter Embossing powder you are in for a real treat!  It’s absolutely gorgeous, with an amazing finish that really adds a touch of luxury to any product.

And all you MDS crafters, here are your specials!

Maui Stamper MDS Downloads March 18 2014Order ONLINE!

Weekly Deals March 11 to 17, 2014

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I certainly hope you’ve got a Big Shot – if you don’t, this is the time to get one!

Maui Stamper Deals March 11-17 2014Are you a digital crafter?  There are new releases on MDS for you today, too!

Maui Stamper New MDS Downloads 3-11-2014Order ONLINE!

Weekly Deals March 4 to 10, 2014

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Sweet savings this week…I’ll be stocking up on 2012-2014 In Color DSP as those colors will retire on May 31st (Gumball Green…Midnight Muse…sigh)

Maui Stamper Stampin' Up! DEALS March 4-10 2014 And for the digital crafters out there, here are the new digital downloads for this week:

Maui Stamper New MDS Downloads March 4 2014

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Weekly Deals February 25 to March 3, 2014

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Last week it was the silver metallic encore pad – this week we have gold!Maui Stamper Stampin Up Weekly Deals February 25 to March 3 2014This week I’ve also got a graphic for you sharing the new MDS downloads:

Maui Stamper My Digital Studio new MDS Downloads February 25 2014

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Memories and messages from the guests

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My daughter’s wedding was a very personal event.  She and Clarence had many choices to make, but each of them had a very personal touch.   They were looking for a different sort of guest book – not the traditional “sign your name” variety.  Since everything had to go back to Australia (boo!) after the wedding, we didn’t think one of those big photo mats would work.  I came up with the idea to encourage each guest to write a little “love note” to the bride and groom, and of course they couldn’t write those notes on scratch paper:

Maui Stamper Wedding Guest BookOnce again the fabulous Needlepoint Border TIEF added just the right touch!

Maui Stamper Wedding Guest Book

I used stamps from the Summer Silhouette, Loving Thoughts, and Everything Eleanor stamp sets to embellish the cards.  One was at each place setting along with a sign designed by Crystal:

Maui Stamper MDS Wedding Memories Table Sign

These signs were printed 3×5 inches on Very Vanilla card stock and were put on small table tents, two per table.  The guests drew, told stories, gave advice, and created a wonderful reminder for the bride and groom.  I didn’t get a photo before they left, but when all the cards were gathered together I created a front and back cover and made a book to hold all these wonderful messages.

A special wedding welcome

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My daughter Carol and her husband Clarence wanted to be sure every guest at their wedding felt welcomed, and they wanted that welcome to be very personal.  They decided to give each guest a lei greeting and take a photo with them.  We set up a table for the lei:

MauiStamper wedding pennantsOne thing I have to make clear before I go any further is that when I say “we” I mean Crystal.  Honestly, if you are planning a wedding you need a lot of friends to help!  Crystal has a great designer’s eye, and she offered to set up decorations at the reception site while I was being MOTB.  We did lots of pennants – sorry to say I don’t have photos of all of them.  The bird cage (courtesy of Cheryl) was to hold cards and our idea of a guest book.  Wish I had another photo of those goofy birds at the foot of the birdcage – they were hilarious – and 75% off after-Christmas clearance!

Maui Stamper Birdcage Pennants

The pennants were cut from the Perfect Pennants Bigz die and embellished wtih the new Needlepoint Border TIEF from the Spring catalog.  I also used the fabulous new 5/8 inch flower trim from that Spring catalog – THANK YOU STAMPIN’ UP!, your timing was impeccable!!  And if you are wondering about the color scheme, we used Blushing Bride and Pear Pizazz – both retired In Colors from 2010-2012.  Again, Stampin’ Up! had incredible timing as these two colors of cardstock (and a number of related accessories) hit the Clearance Rack just when I needed them!  I had been hoarding bits and pieces, but with all the paper I bought I was able to do anything I wanted!

Check in later this week – I have more photos for you to enjoy!  It was such fun to create these small touches for my daughter’s wedding day.

Did you shop yet?

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Oh, I hope you got some sweet deals yesterday!  There are still lots of great bargains – check it out!


I had a great time at the craft fair – thanks to everyone who came, said hello, and especially to those of you who shopped!  Believe me – if I can make it, you can make it – and I can show you how!

Here’s one of my projects:

I was inspired by Pinterest (the Black Hole of the Internet, I am constantly getting lost here).  I used My Digital Studio to design the message, then printed the sheet and cut each one out with framelits and embellished!  The whisks are filled with individually packaged cookies and slipped into our Gusseted bags (found iin the Holiday Catalog) – they’re a perfect fit!  I did a set in reds and greens, too:

Fun and oh-so-easy!