ATTENTION SHOPPERS: PLANTS

Posted on July 15, 2024 by mauistamper

I’ve enjoyed playing with all of the things meant to go INTO the shopping cart from Attention Shoppers. This little plant is sweet and simple, so instead of 3 as I did with the cake, I did a line of 5.

Stamps: Attention Shoppers, Leaf Collection
Color Palette: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Attention Shoppers dies, Dashing Designs Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Blends, Country Lane DSP, Transparent Adhesive Back Dots, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green make a bold, bright color combination. I love the way they contrast with the Smoky Slate stripe in the Country Lace DSP. Gray is an easy color to pair, and it’s not as stark as black when you’re want something a little softer. I love that we have grays that lean cool (Smoky Slate) and warm (Gray Granite).

I used both Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends for the leaves. You could easily use just one or the other if you don’t have both.

When I line up my row of plants (or whatever it is) I like to start with the middle. From there I put one on the left edge and one on the right edge and then I squeeze the two middle ones in place. (Yes, measure twice and all that…I made sure 5 would fit before I started.) I also place the middle one first when there are 3. It makes my symmetry-loving brain happy.

The background pieces are the same size, but they’re offset. I hand lettered the sentiment because I couldn’t find what I wanted to say. This card was intended for one of my favorite plant people.

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PLAYING IN THE RAIN: BABY BIRTHDAY

Posted on July 11, 2024 by mauistamper

Mister Maui Stamper and I went to a wonderful baby One Year Birthday Party last weekend at a local beach park. There were lots of babies and baby mamas and papas and we were blessed to be part of it. Such a special event called for a special card, and I reached for my favorite turtle since this was an “O-FISH-AL” birthday party:

Stamps: Playing in the Rain, Attention Shoppers
Color Palette: Basic White, Pool Party, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Playing in the Rain dies, Blending Brush, Stampin’ Blends, Transparent Adhesive Back Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I used the Blending Brush to put down a soft wash of Pool Party as a backdrop. I struggle with a watercolor wash, and the Blending Brush is much easier for me. I added a little Pool Party to the bottom of the clouds in the same way, giving them some depth. I colored the turtle and the flowers with Stampin’ Blends and put it all together with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The Playing in the Rain images are whimsical enough to work for adults, but they’re equally suited for children. They’re from a past mini catalog, so you might have missed them. Find them in the Online Store.

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is filled with inspiration. Beautiful stamps, dies, tools, and gorgeous new In Colors are waiting for you!! Shop HERE. And now more than ever, don’t neglect the Online Exclusives – you’ll find more beautiful products that never appear in a catalog.

July is BONUS DAYS earnings month – for every $50 you spend on Stampin’ Up! Merchandise, you’ll get a coupon code worth $5 for your August orders. There’s no limit to the codes you can earn, so it’s a great time to stock up!

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ATTENTION SHOPPERS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Posted on July 3, 2024 by mauistamper

I’ve had a LOT of fun with Attention Shoppers, and I haven’t even touched the shopping cart yet! I love the images of things to put INTO the cart (the sign of a true shopper, I guess).

Stamps: Attention Shoppers
Color Palette: Basic White, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Memento Black
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Attention Shoppers dies, Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder, Bakers Twine 3 Color Pack, Stampin’ Blends, Country Lace DSP, Stampin’ Dimensionals

This is one of my favorite fun folds. It’s called Z-Fold, and it’s easy to customize. You begin with a card stock base measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″ and score it at 5 1/2″. Score again at 2 3/4″ and fold that scored portion back so the card base makes a “Z” figure. Adhere a panel (this is a 3″ x 4″ rectangle but almost any shape will work) to the front portion (that you’ve folded back) and you’re ready to embellish.

The cakes are colored with Stampin’ Blends, and they’re popped up on Dimensionals. I used the Flirty Flamingo Bakers Twine from the Three Color Pack around that front panel. A layer behind the front panel is embossed with the Dotted Circles EF to coordinate with the circles in the DSP.

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Miss Your Face!!

Posted on July 14, 2017 by mauistamper

Text Ya Later provides waaaay too many opportunities for fun messages! You can be sassy, silly, or sentimental – whatever says YOU!

Stamps: Text Ya Later, Timeless Textures, Burlap
Color Palette: Whisper White, Copper, Pool Party, Tranquil Tide
Accessories: Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Versamark Ink, Embossing Buddy, Pool Party Bakers Twine (retired), Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim (retired), Corner Rounder (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I embossed the screen outline in copper – had to do it – and had some fun playing with the messages. When you’re the Bestie, by definition you’re the top of the list – but there can be multiple lists!!

July brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

Has your wishlist grown? If it’s near $100, consider joining the Maui Stamper team. There’s no obligation, and in July, Stampin’ Up! is making the deal even sweeter. Your $99 (no additional tax or shipping) always includes your choice of $125 in Stampin’ Up! product. In July, it will include an additional $52 in essential tools – snail, snips, bone folder, grid paper, and two D blocks – PLUS the not-yet-released Carols of Christmas stamps from the Holiday 2017 catalog. Check it out!

Remarkable You with Sympathy

Posted on July 11, 2017 by mauistamper

Sympathy cards are challenging, but making one is at least part of how I express my feelings when someone has experienced loss. It’s never easy, but for me, the act of creating a card helps me to work through some of my feelings.

Stamps: Remarkable You, Burlap, retired sentiment
Color Palette: Whisper White, Dapper Denim, Basic Black, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Silver Metallic Thread, Aqua Painter

The metallic thread is very fine, and doesn’t create issues with the USPS as it won’t add any bulk to a card. I use a little adhesive on the card where I want it to go, and wind it through the adhesive. It comes out differently every single time. I’ve had to learn to adapt to that!

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Celebrate your birthday with zest!

Posted on July 9, 2017 by mauistamper

Bright, bold colors are not my usual style, but I stepped outside of my monochromatic box to play with Lemon Zest. These juicy citrus colors shout summer to me!

Stamps: Lemon Zest
Color Palette: Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Big Shot, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Peach Parfait ribbon (retired), 1 3/4″ circle punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The birthday sentiment fits perfectly on this banner from the Bunch of Banners Framelit. Little details like this make me really happy – Stampin’ Up! really excels with coordination of products. I even juiced up the inside of the card!

July brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

The Ribbon of Courage

Posted on July 7, 2017 by mauistamper

Patty Bennett is a Stampin’ Up! Million Dollar Sales achiever, and one of the perks of achieving that sales milestone is collaboration on a stamp set. The Ribbon of Courage is a beautiful set with many uses beyond the ribbon, but the ribbon image is really beautiful.

Stamps: Ribbon of Courage, Flirty Flowers
Color Palette: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Powder Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Support Ribbon Framelits, Layered Leaves TIEF, Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Wink of Stella Clear, Aqua painter

I had some fun with the Aqua painter and Wink of Stella on the beautiful design on the ribbon. There’s a lot of detail there, and it would be fun to emboss and embellish too.

The sentiment is from Ribbon of Courage, but the floral embellishment is from Flirty Flowers. LOVE those designs!!

July brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

Birthday Wishes

Posted on July 5, 2017 by mauistamper

The new catalog is keeping me really, really busy. Just when I think I’ve narrowed down my list, something else catches my eye. What I love most about the Happiest of Days stamp set is the font!

Stamps: Happiest of Days
Color Palette: Whisper White, So Saffron, Pear Pizazz and Dapper Denim
Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Layering Framelits, Petal Burst TIEF, Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, White Bakers Twine

These little packages are together on one stamp, but I wanted to give them some dimension and change their spacing. My Paper Snips are always close at hand!

I even embellished the inside of the card. It’s an extra touch that makes a handmade card even more special.

July brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

CASEing the Piggy

Posted on July 2, 2017 by mauistamper

July 1 brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

If I didn’t have it already, I’ll tell you what would be on my list: This Little Piggy.

This piggy makes me happy! Today’s card is a CASE (Copy And Share with Everyone) of the talented Rachel Tessman. I loved her design, and made just a couple of small changes to her creation.

Coloring the Piggy was a learning experience for me – and in a good way. I was certain I wanted to use Whisper White card stock, but I haven’t had good experience using the Aquapainter with either ink or the Coloring Pencils on large images on Whisper White card stock. I was looking for another option and thought I’d try sponging. This first pig got a little sunburned, but the second one has a lovely, pale complexion:

I used Powder Pink to sponge, and the Blushing Bride Stampin’ Write marker to add shadows.

Stamps: This Little Piggy
Color Palette: Whisper White, Powder Pink, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Basic Grey
Accessories: Daisy Punch, Fox Builder Punch, 3/4″ circle punch, Stampin’ Sponges, Stampin’ Write Markers, Aquapainter, Paper Snips, Post It note, retired Washi Tape

This is the first card I made using the Aquapainter and ink. You can’t see the distortion of the paper, but it’s there. I also wasn’t successful in getting even coverage:

A Post It note creates the perfect mask for sponging, because it sticks in place and the paper is thin. I stamped the Piggy and trimmed him out of the center:

I suppose I could have been really tricky and used the insides for the Soft Sky sponging, but it wouldn’t have had any “stick”. I stamped the Piggy again and cut out around the image so I could sponge in the sky:

July’s all wrapped up

Posted on July 1, 2017 by mauistamper

I’m all about the Red, White, and Blue, but for the past few years I’ve looked for motifs other than the Stars and Stripes. There’s nothing wrong with them, but I like a little creative challenge. This month, I’m using the bow retired from the Circle of Spring for my calendar.

Stamps: Circle of Spring (retired)
Color Palette: (Real) Red, (Whisper) White, and (Night of Navy) Blue!
Accessories: Wondrous Wreath Framelits

Hope your entire month is Star-Spangled!! Check out the creations featured by Crystal and Cheryl this month.

July 1 brings Bonus Days back to Stampin’ Up! Spend $50 in July and earn a $5 reward to spend as you choose in August – with no limit. What’s on your list?

The Maui Stamper

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Tag Archives: Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days

ATTENTION SHOPPERS: PLANTS

PLAYING IN THE RAIN: BABY BIRTHDAY

ATTENTION SHOPPERS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Miss Your Face!!

Remarkable You with Sympathy

Celebrate your birthday with zest!

The Ribbon of Courage

Birthday Wishes

CASEing the Piggy

July’s all wrapped up

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