Getting Creative with Altered Projects

Free Product Give Away

 

In an earlier post, I shared some pictures with you of some great "finds" from some antique and vintage shops in the Spokane, WA area. I recently was at a great local shop in Poulsbo, WA where I found a couple of great things. I decided that I wanted to put both my love of stamping and my new love of vintage things and create a couple of altered projects. I hope you enjoy.

 

Chicken Wire Heart

 

   

What I loved about this heart when I found it was the sea foam green. This is really a popular vintage color. I am also a heart person. I am drawn to them ever since I was young. I even have a few heart tattoos. The Layered Alphabet stamp set has become one of my favorites in the catalog. Here are the supplies I used for this beautiful project.



 

A Nod to Grandparents

  

 

 

 

One of my newest interest is in antique and vintage frames! It has become such a trend to alter them using chicken wire, chalk boards, and more. I love how people are using empty frames as wall art too. I decided to use this beautiful white oval frame as a way to display my husband's picture of his grandparents. The new Affectionately yours specialty DSP is perfect for this. I just love the accents of copper that run through some of the papers. I decided that that would be my color focus for this project.  Here are the supplies I used to make this vintage memory.

I hope you get inspired to try a little outside of the box when it come to your stamping. I think that Shelli Gardner would enjoy these two projects. I usually don't stamp a very vintage look, but I sure am getting more into it.

 Leave a comment on this blog and you will be entered into a drawing for a free pack of Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP.

Things to not Miss out on

 

In-Color Club

 

Hostess Code # U9UNVEEF

 

Classes and Specials

 

Thanks for stopping in today. Be sure to share and follow my blog. Did you leave your comment to be put into the special drawing for free product?

 

Happy Stampin'

 

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Paper Pumpkin Flash Sale

 

 

 

That's right! for one day only, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can get their first kit for just $5.00. It's the perfect time to try Paper Pumpkin . Here are the details:

 

This amazing offer starts Thursday, June 9 at 5:00 PM (MT) and ends Friday, June 10 at 11:50 PM
Technically that’s just shy of 31 hours—a little more than one day, but it will go by in a blink!

Simply visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com to subscribe. No sure yet? Okay, watch this short video on this fantastic special.

Here are some of the past Paper Pumpkin kits

 

 

 

It's always so fun to grab your monthly kit out of your mailbox, run back into the house, and open it up right away. You just can't wait to get stamping. I especially love the exclusive stamp sets that come with the kits. You can do so much with them after you have completed your kit.

 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper



New In-Color Samplers

Hi Everyone,

It has been fun to see all of the creative stampers showing the new Stampin' Up! In-Colors in sampler sets. I decided to try my hand at this as well. These new In-Colors will be available through 2018. It is great to have new colors that are trending in the crafting, decorating, and clothing business.

The new 2016-2018 In-Colors

Flirty Flamingo 

Dapper Denim 

Sweet Sugarplum

Peek-a-Boo Peach (my favorite)

Emerald Envy (wicked!)

It was fun doing these samples using the Painter's Palette stamp set and the Pop of Paradise stamp set. All of my supplies are listed below.

Another sampler set I decided to make was to create these fun tags using the In-Colors and Painter's Palette stamp set. This is going to be a very popular set for sure!

Birthday Wishes with In-Colors

Peek-a-Boo Peach

Dapper Denim

Flirty Flamingo

Emerald Envy



Interested in the new In-Colors, but can't buy them all now? Why not join my "In-Color Club". Simply commit to $30.00 each month and receive on In-Color collection. By the end of 5 months, you will have the full In-Color collection. The collection includes the cardstock, pad, refill, markers, and ribbon. Every person who joins will also receive the In-Color Enamel Dots for free. Take a look at how this works.

In-Color Club

 

• Join the In-Color club by contacting me. I will accept payment through PayPal. Locals can pay me directly. Join by June 25th to begin your club. Once payment is received, I will place each monthly order at the 30th of the month. I will send you invoices each month through PayPal.

• By joining the In-Color club, you commit to 5 equal payments of $30.00. Each month, you are receiving 1 set of the In-Colors. For example, you might receive Dapper Denim collection in your first month and then the next In-Color the next month until you have received all of your In-Colors.

• This is a great deal! You are getting your products with no shipping or tax and receiving the enamel dots too.
• Contact me at lennyandmary1@msn.com or go to my website to connect.

 

Thanks for visiting today. It would be great to have you follow me. I love to connect to other Stampin' Up! crafters.

 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Wonderful New Products!

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I have had some fun trying out some new Stampin' Up! products. The new In-colors are wonderful and the new stamps sets are great! I wanted to share a couple of the make-n-talks I had at my open house for the new annual catalog. I hope you enjoy.

 

The perfect gift card holder

This gift card holder was inspired by Patti Bennett.
She used the kraft gift bag and folded it
to get a slot for a greeting and a pocket
for a gift card. You can make for all occasions.

Pop of Paradise Note Cards

These are fun and flirty with a pop of pink to tie
it all together. I love using the note cards and envelopes.





If you haven't seen the new annual catalog and would like one. Simply visit me at my website. I'm happy to get one out to you.

Happy Stampin'
Mary Blocher
The Power Huff Stamper
 

Hello New Products!

 

June Blogging Friends Blog Hop

 

 

Hello Everyone,

 

I am so excited to share projects using new products from the just released 2016-2017 Annual catalog! I have been waiting for this day to have the option to get everything I love in this catalog. It is another Blogging Friends Blog Hop, so you will have a chance to see everyone's wonderful ideas. Simply click on the icon below or each person's name to go to the next blogger.

 

For my blog today, I have a few fun things to show you. I just love the hostess set "Pun Intended". These two projects highlight the new "Pop of Pink" DSP and the wonderful set. I hope you enjoy.

 

Pop of Pink DSP and Peekaboo Peach make a great combo!

The Peekaboo Peach Ruched ribbon is great



 

Of course I couldn't stop with just the Pun Intended stamp set, so I kept going a bit to see what else I could do with this wonderful paper and other sets.



Pop of Pink DSP and Pop of Paradise Stamp Set
This was my first play at a layout.

 

 

Now here is cute! Painter's Palate stamp set with Hostess Set
Lots of Love. I just love this frog. Add a bit of bling too.

 

Well I hope you enjoyed my projects. There are so many wonderful things in the new annual catalog. Simply click below to go to the next blog hop friend. 

  

Click to see Danica's Blog



Crystal Komara

Ann Masciovecchio

Libby Fens

Ann Power

Mary Blocher (You are here)

Danica Ferrante

Deborah Smart

Jodi Horsley  

 Leanne Johnson

Michelle Clark

Lorene Yoshimura-Tanigawa

Mary Ann Rossiter 

Rick Adkins 

  







Bon Voyage & Hello Stamping Rewards

 

Hi Everyone,

 

It is the last couple of weeks to get those must have products from the 2015-2016 annual catalog that are retiring. There are so many wonderful things. One of my favorites I'm showing is the Hamburger Bigz Die. I just love this. It is perfect for so many little gifts. It is such a great feeling to see the excitement on the person's face that receives the gift. Right now, the hamburger die is on sale too!

 

Shop Retired Products Now



 

Along with the retiring products, I too am having my own special. Be sure to check out my "Mix & Match" game where you can earn free gift certificates to spend in the new 2016-2017 Annual catalog.

Talk about double savings. Don't miss out.

 

 

Hello Stamping Rewards!

 



 

During the month of June, hostesses receive $35.00 in extra hostess benefits with a qualifying party of $350.00. This is fantastic! You, as a hostess, can earn close to $100.00 in hostess dollars. Gather some friends and host a party, have an on-line party, or get all of your new favorites from the new annual catalog. Here is a peek at some new products.

 

Wait to see what you can do with A Little Foxy!

Baby Bear is too Cute!

Such wonderful new Thinlits!

 

Swirly Bird Stamp Set

Painter's Pallet

If you don't have a demonstrator and would like a new catalog, don't hesitate to contact me. I'm happy to send one out to you. If you are wanting to earn your extra hostess rewards, I'm happy to help too.

 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper



Creative Ways to Display your Cards

 

 

Hi Everyone, I recently went to Spokane for an education conference. I was able to catch a few antique and vintage shops. These are two items I bought to display some cards from swaps and other things in my workshop room. I just put them up today. I hope you enjoy and get some ideas on your own creative space.

Ribbon holds up my samples
the bottom has an opening to have cards sitting in.

The frames with chicken wire is getting so popular
I loved the country yellow. I'm using the small
clothes pins to attach my samples.

 

In Spokane and the surrounding areas, there are tons of shops. I will have to go back when they are open. Most close by 6:00, so when you are at workshops that go until 4:00, it doesn't leave much time. Here are a few of the vendor displays that really got me thinking about my crafting. Enjoy!

 

I wanted to buy all these frames. For some reason I'm into the trend.

A great idea for along the wall.

I thought this old door was a great way to display things.
I don't have room for anything like this, but how cool!

 

I hope you enjoyed some of these fun ways to display your beautiful projects. I am having fun adding some vintage things to my craft area. I'll be sure to blog more when I get my other "finds" up.

 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

the Power Huff Stamper

Blogging Friends Blog Hop

Farewell Amazing Products





 It is so hard to believe that there are so many amazing products that have made the Stampin' Up! retirement list. All the blogging friends wanted to share some wonderful ideas to give their last respects to. There are so many for me to choose from. What's great is that many products are at a discounted price as well. I too have a "Mix & Match" special running through the end of May. You can get more information at my demonstrator website.

Another Thank You stamp set has been one of my favorite sets! The beautiful scripts of the different "Thank You" are great. This card I made used Real Read and Whisper White card stock. The candy dots and Essential Hardware clips are also on the Retiring List. I do know my DSP is not a current one, so no luck ordering that sorry.

Best Thoughts Hostess Set

Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Mint Macaron

I embossed in white and added a touch of Watermelon Wonder ink

I can never get enough of the Pearls

Best Thoughts hostess set is such a nice one to have. I have used it so much to send to family and friends back in Michigan. I'm sad to see the lace dotted ribbons go out, but there are many more beautiful ribbons and accessories coming. 

 



 

 

 Be sure to click the image below to go to the next Blogging Friend. I hope you enjoy the blog. Comment or share if you like what you see.

 

Click the icon to visit Crystal's page

 

Crystal Komara

Ann Masciovecchio

Libby Fens

Ann Power

Mary Blocher (You are here)

Danica Ferrante

Deborah Smart

Jessica Mink

Jodi Horsley  

 Leanne Johnson

Michelle Clark

Lorene Yoshimura-Tanigawa

Mary Ann Rossiter

Tammy Gill

Susan Timchack  

Rick Adkins 

 Lisa Reber