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Inspire.Create.Share.2014: Christmas in July

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I signed up for a Christmas Card swap at convention before I realized that there were no Christmas stamps in the 2014-2015 catalog.  I had to get creative:

Maui Stamper Tape It Christmas Convention Swap

  • Stamps:  Tape It, Hello Love (Hostess), And Many More, Hardwood
  • Color Palette:  Whisper White, Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede
  • Accessories:  Gold Bakers Twine, Red Glimmer paper, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, Banner punch, Stampin’ Sponges

I adore the fat little birds from the Hello Love Hostess set.  I thought this one looked sort of Partridge-y.  You know, in the Pear Tree.  Use your imagination.

I had to mask off the end of that last Tape It strip, the one on the bottom – it was too long.  I just used a sticky note and then drew a little line across the edge to finish it off.

Maui Stamper Tape It Christmas Convention SwapHonestly, lately I don’t seem capable of making anything without Stampin’ Sponges and Dimensionals.

I’ve shared this tip before but it’s worth repeating: When you’re working with the Gold or Silver Bakers Twine, tie a pair of little knots around the spot where you’re going to cut the twine.  It takes an extra moment or two but it saves the frustration of chasing those gold wrappings – they’re stiffer than the twine and they unravel instantaneously.

Love ya, Blackberry Bliss!

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Oooh, have you gotten your hands on the new 2014-2016 In Colors yet?  I mean for reals, not just looking at them on a printed page or a computer screen.  Up close and personal.  Oh yeah… Maui Stamper Tape It Hip Notes

Every year when the new crop of In Colors are released, my first impression is “meh”.  I don’t mean to be cynical, but I just can’t seem to drum up a lot of enthusiasm for colors on a screen.  I faithfully place my order and wait to see what comes, and when I get my hands on them I ALWAYS fall in love.  This batch is no different; they are rich, saturated colors that combine beautifully with our existing colors.

  • Stamps:  Tape It, Just Sayin’ and Happy Hour
  • Color Palette:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Rich Razzleberry and Lost Lagoon
  • Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, circle punches, Candy Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon

Maui Stamper Tape It Hip NotesThis simple concept can be re-interpreted so many ways – a geometric base, a label, and a few accents.  Break out something new or maybe dig out something neglected and give it a shot!