Finding Inspiration Friday with the Best Plaid Builder Dies

Hi Everyone,

I'm so glad you stopped in today. First, did you have a chance to get some great deals from the 24 hour stamp set sale Wednesday? I know that ordered a couple of them myself. I ordered a few like the Massive Thanks set, Walk in the Woods set, My Meadow set, and Way to Goat set to name a few. If you ordered any, let me know what you got. Today I wanted to share several cards we created at my Weekly Wednesday stamp class.

The Best Plaid Builder Dies are just that, the best! This first card is all about fall (my favorite season) paired with the Love of Leave Bundle  and the Harvest Hellos stamp set and coordinating Apple Builder punch.

I just love these seeds and leaves. The inside of this project is so cute!

This card was created using the Best Year Stamp set that is included with the bundle purchase with the Plaid Builder Dies. I just love the Seaside Spray In-Color!

The Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon is so beautiful! It adds just the right touch for this card.

When you use the Best Plaid Builder Dies, you will get lots of squares and rectangles, so don't get rid of them. Use them to create a new project like this sweet baby card. Once we did our first two projects, we had lots of squares. The colors really seemed "baby" to me, so this is what we created.

When we used the dies, I had adhesive sheets, which I would recommend with the thin line die. It made putting the squares down easy. It was a 3"x3" square of white cardstock that we put the squares on. Then the elephants were stamped right on top. It was perfect!

This last card is probably my favorite. It was one that I created on my  Wednesday class live recap on Facebook (Mary's Card Cafe). I share the cards made from class and then I create a card using the same set/dies. I had an idea to do a Christmas card, so this is what I created. The Winter Woods stamp set and coordinating In the Wood Dies are fabulous!

The Red Rhinestones really light up that fantastic white die-cut tree. I really love the tree and green branches behind. 

Wow, that was a lot of great cards! I'd love to know which of the cards you really like. Comment and let me know. I just might send you a little gift of thanks.

Thanks so much for stopping in. I hope I have inspired you to create your own wonderful creations.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

 

Finding Friday Inspiration Sketch Challenge + Prize Patrol

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Finding Inspiration Friday. This Friday is one of my favorites because it's sketch challenge time with a prize patrol! The cards I'm sharing today are like a 2 for 1. 

I love this first card because of the monochromatic coloring. That means staying in the shades of one color. This is my favorite. For some reason, I'm drawn to projects done this way. The Love of Leaves Bundle is also one of my favorites in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog. The Stitched Leaves dies were used mostly for these cards. The dies are spectacular!

This card was created with the negative piece from the die cut leaf in the first card. It's perfect. When you use the Stitched Leaves dies, you get 2 pieces, so be sure to lay the die in the middle of the cardstock, so you have the beginnings of another card.

I hope you liked these two cards and are inspired to create your own project for a chance to win. Read on.

Sketch Challenge + Prize Patrol

• Simply create your own card inspired by fall. This means there is no template to follow. You simply need to create a card for fall, harvest, Halloween or Thanksgiving. Let your imagination go crazy.
• Send or upload your project to me by September 29th to be entered into the contest.
• The winner will be announced on my blog on September 30th.

Wait, what could you win? Well it's a package of the Plaid Tiding 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper. This DSP stack is perfect for all of our fall and holiday needs. I hope I have inspired you to get stamping and participate for a chance to win. 

Thanks for stopping in. Take some time to find your stamping inspiration. I'd love to see what you make. There are a couple of promotions you don't want to miss. 

During the month of September, when you join my team, you will receive $125 for just $99 in merchandise + 2 additional stamp sets and 2 planned out projects with the supplies already prepped, so you can get crafting right away. The 2 additional stamps sets are the Queen Ann's Lace and So much Love. 

WIN THE NEW STAMPIN' CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE

Through the month of September, when you purchase a minimum $50 at my stamping store, you will be entered into the drawing to win the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($120 value)! See my recent blog for details.

Today is the last day to register for my Love of Leaves Specialty Product class! Don't miss out on this fantastic class featuring 4 great projects using the supplies from the class. See my post for details.

My Tic-Tac-Toe club continues though December. You can get free products when you shop each month using the Tic-Tac-Toe Club Hostess code and pick your free products from the Tic-Tac-Toe sheet. See my blog post for more details.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Finding Inspiration Friday with Love of Leaves

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Friday inspiration. Today is the very last day to register for my Love of Leaves Specialty Product class. It's going to be so great! Participants will create 4 fantastic projects and receive the Love of Leaves Stamp set. Check out the details.

The wonderful thing about the Love of Leaves Stamp set is the way the leaves stamp. They automatically have a water colored look to them which is great. It looks like you spent a lot of time water coloring when you didn't. An how about the Stitched Leaves Dies?! I can't get enough of the stitched veins of the leaves and that stitched border is awesome!

I love a surprise and this inside of the card is so stunning! You really get a sense of the water color look now. 

I created this card using leftovers from class. The card was a bit different, but I simply changed up the greeting and added the large leaf. The Autumn Goodness Specialty DSP is wonderful. Participants in the specialty class will get a 1/2 package of the DSP.

Thanks for stopping in. Take some time to find your stamping inspiration. I'd love to see what you make. There are a couple of promotions you don't want to miss. 

During the month of September, when you join my team, you will receive $125 for just $99 in merchandise + 2 additional stamp sets and 2 planned out projects with the supplies already prepped, so you can get crafting right away. The 2 additional stamps sets are the Queen Ann's Lace and So much Love. 

WIN THE NEW STAMPIN' CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE

Through the month of September, when you purchase a minimum $50 at my stamping store, you will be entered into the drawing to win the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($120 value)! See my recent blog for details.

Today is the last day to register for my Love of Leaves Specialty Product class! Don't miss out on this fantastic class featuring 4 great projects using the supplies from the class. See my post for details.

My Tic-Tac-Toe club continues though December. You can get free products when you shop each month using the Tic-Tac-Toe Club Hostess code and pick your free products from the Tic-Tac-Toe sheet. See my blog post for more details.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

New Specialty Class Featuring the Love of Leaves Stamp set

Hi Everyone,

Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped in. You chose the perfect time to see an awesome class I'm working on. It's my Love of Leaves Specialty Class. You won't want to miss wonderful projects and my favorite stamp set in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog.

In-person Workshop – 

September 20^th, 1:00-3:00 pm

Class to Go Option available– (Video Tutorial)

The Love of Leaves stamp set and Leaves Dies are wonderful for fall and many other occasions. You have 2 ways to choose to participate. In-person or “To Go”. You can also upgrade to receive the Dies that coordinate with the stamp set.

Class includes 4 fantastic projects

Details:

·       Each Participant will receive the Love of Leaves Stamp set and supplies for 4 fantastic projects. Cost $30 + $7.75 if shipping. This includes:

•    4 cards with Envelopes
•    Cardstock and accessories to create the projects
•    ½ Package of Autumn Goodness Specialty DSP

·  Bundle upgrade is $55 for stamp set, dies, and projects + $7.45 if shipping

·  Register no later than August 11th. Contact me if you are interested in registering. I accept PayPal for payment. I will send an invoice through PayPal. Once paid, your kit will be ordered, prepped, and shipped if choosing the "To Go" option. 

·  Demonstrators: Register for the “Class only” option and pay $17 for supplies only + $4.00 if shipping.

   You will love this class, so don't delay. There are a limited number of kits available.

   Happy Stampin',

   Mary Blocher

   Mary's Card Cafe

Make it Monday with Pre-printed Cards from the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for joining me today for my Make it Monday post. Today I'm sharing a couple of great new products that make card making so quick and easy. This firs project uses the beautiful Gold Cards and Envelopes. These are stunning and helps your project off to a great start. The Love of Leaves bundle is so wonderful. I'm sure I'll be posting many projects using it. 

There are several products that when put them together, they take your breath away. I added a strip of the beautiful Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper and a stitched circle from the Brushed Metallic Cardstock. 

This next project is so beautiful! I used the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. I love the pre-printed swirl frame. It's so elegant. 

I paired these with the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Card Pack for a super quick project. Add a bit of ribbon and bling, and you have created a very special card.

It's so hard to believe that August is here! If you have been purchasing in July and collecting $5 bonus coupons, you will be able to redeem them beginning tomorrow (August 4). The August-December 2020 Mini Catalog is live tomorrow as well. You can order any of the new products. 

Thanks again for joining me today. Be sure to check out my recent post for my $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree giveaway happening this month. 

I hope you have enjoyed my quick and beautiful projects today. I just love the pre-printed cards! 

Remember for the month of August, for every $25 you order in person or online, you will earn an entry into the $100 shopping spree drawing. Use Host Code FSKX2RDP when ordering up to $100. If ordering $100 or more, use thmye host code provided in my blog for the giveaway. You also earn Loyalty Bucks with minimum orders. This is going to be so fun to spoil customers. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe