Sketch Challenge Winner with Prizes

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I have great news to share. It's time for me to award the winner of my sketch challenge for the month. The card above is the winner. It was created by Christi. My daughter chose this card because she said the way the sloth is angled and it is lined up with the diagonal strip which is great perspective. She said it looks like the sloth could just keep sliding down the card. How fun!

This beautiful card was created by Debra. I really love the collage type of stamping on her card. I also like how Debra used the Terracotta Tile Scallop Ribbon on her card.

Kathy really caught my eye on her card! My favorite color is yellow and this card is stunning! Kathy used the Free as a Bird Stamp set for this project. The faceted gems are so pretty too. 

The prize that Christ has won is the Coming Home Bundle found in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog. It's a great bundle, and Christi might want to get the Trimming the Town DSP. The dies from the bundle cut out some of the images from the paper. So awesome!

I want to thank Christi, Debra, and Kathy for participating in my sketch challenge. I put a challenge out at the middle of the month for a prize. I hope you will come back and even participate in the next challenge. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Finding Inspiration Friday with Poinsettia Place

Hi Everyone,

I'm so glad you are here today because I have a great inspiration day. I have 2 wonderful cards to share with you using the Poinsettia Petals Bundle. These 2 cards were created using pieces die cut from the other. Let me explain.

My sister-n-law and I were working on some swap cards and she had an idea about layering a Whisper White piece of cardstock, so the stamped poinsettia on the read would peek through. So, using the Stamparatus, we stamped the poinsettia onto the Real Read Cardstock in Garden Green ink. Then realigning for the white cardstock, we stamped the poinsettia with garden green onto the white cardstock and die cut the poinsettia out. The white cardstock piece was then laid over and lined up for the stamped poinsettia on the Real Red Cardstock.

That die cut Garden Green poinsettia became the idea for the second card. Using Real Red and Garden Green, we designed this card with a nice background of stamped poinsettias and DSP from the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper. 

This card has a country Christmas feel to it, and the Champagne Rhinestones are the perfect center for this card.

Stampin' Up! has so many wonderful dies and there are so many opportunities to get creative and get 2 projects for the price of 1. My sister-n-law and I had so much fun stamping together too. There were so many great ideas bouncing back and forth. 

Thanks so much for joining me today. Be sure to check out a recent post on a chance to win a bundle. I love when I do a monthly sketch challenge for prizes. There are just a few more days to enter!

If you like crafting for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, you will want to get the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here are the details:

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit! 

Be sure to subscribe by September 10th to get your kit. You will earn entries into the $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. Be sure to subscribe right away. Kits have run out in the past, so the sooner the better.

Thanks so much for joining me today. Let me know if you liked my cards. Give me some ideas of what else you'd like to see.  

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. If you have earned bonus coupons in July, there are just a few days to redeem them in August. There are so many great products. If have a couple of my own specials going on as well. Interesting in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders. You can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

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 Simple yet Stunning Ornaments

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the new week of stamping fun! I'm glad you stopped in. I love the Brightly Gleaming Variety Bundle by Stampin' Up! When you order the Variety Bundle, you get the stamp set, the coordinating punches, and the specialty designer series paper. This way of purchasing with a 10% discount has never been done before. It's so awesome!

One of the things I love is designer series papers. The Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series paper is so rich and stunning. I love to mix and match the patterns as well. 

• The Mossy Meadow layer is cut at 3 3/4" x 5"
• All the DSP strips are cut at 1 3/4" wide
• The bottom strip is cut at 3 1/2" wide
• The two other DSP strips are 3" long

I absolutely love the Cinnamon Cider color on this card! It mimics the copper foil richness. The copper ribbon from the Basket weave Ribbon Combo Pack is just stunning!

Do you think my project is stunning? Let me know. Thanks so much for joining me today. Be sure to check out a recent post on a chance to win a bundle. I love when I do a monthly sketch challenge for prizes. 

If you like crafting for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, you will want to get the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here are the details:

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit! 

Be sure to subscribe by September 10th to get your kit. You will earn entries into the $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. Be sure to subscribe right away. Kits have run out in the past, so the sooner the better.

Thanks so much for joining me today. Let me know if you liked my card. Give me some ideas of what else you'd like to see.  

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. If you have earned bonus coupons in July, now is the time to spend in August. There are so many great products. If have a couple of my own specials going on as well. Interesting in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders. You can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Finding Inspiration Friday with Loyal Leaves by Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,

I'm so glad you are joining me today for my Friday Inspiration post. I am getting excited for the fall season and the Loyal Leaves Stamp set is perfect for fall. 

My first project uses Terracotta Tile for the base. The leaves have such fine vein structure and are so beautiful! 

This card is one that we created at my Weekly Tuesday stamp class. For this card, I stamped and embossed the leaves onto Mint Macaron Cardstock. Then I used a sponge to sponge on some additional colors onto the leaves to give a fall like look. 

In this picture you might be able to see the deeper colors in the leaves. I used Cinnamon Cider and Mint Macaron to sponge. I also sponged a bit of Cider onto the bricks background.

Another feature of the Loyal Leaves Stamp set is the fantastic greetings. They are bold and encouraging. 

I hope you liked my projects today. Let me know which of the two card you like best. Be sure to check out a recent post on a chance to win a bundle. If you like crafting for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, you will want to get the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here are the details:

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit! 

Be sure to subscribe by September 10th to get your kit. You will earn entries into the $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. Be sure to subscribe right away. Kits have run out in the past, so the sooner the better.

Thanks so much for joining me today. Let me know if you liked my card. Give me some ideas of what else you'd like to see.  

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. If you have earned bonus coupons in July, now is the time to spend in August. There are so many great products. If have a couple of my own specials going on as well. Interesting in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders. You can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Mary's Card Rehab with To a Wild Rose Stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,

You chose a great day to stop in because I'm doing an overhaul or "rehab" on a card I once made. Today the topic is on focal point. 

On my original card, I feel like there is no focal point. Items seem to be placed all over with no real plan. Now elements are great, but a little work is needed. I really like the label from the Wild Rose Dies, so that and the butterflies will stay.

This is my updated card. I decided to add a little splash of color with the die cut leaves. I think this adds to the focal point. I also decided to use a lighter blue to make it more fresh. I feel with the way I've laid out the label and placed the butterflies, now your eyes are drawn to the greeting, which is the focal point. You can get more details with my YouTube video.

Thanks so much for stopping in today. Let me know what you think of my overhauled card. I'd love to connect. Don't miss out on the great opportunities happening now. My birthday celebration is half-way over, but you still have lots of chances to win the $100 Stampin' Up! shopping spree.

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. Remember to use any Bonus coupons you earned in July now. There are so many great products in the new mini catalog. I have a couple of my own specials going on too. Interested in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders, you can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Birds and Branches Stamp Set Spotlight by Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping in. I have lots of samples to show you today. I'm doing a Stamp Set Spotlight with the Birds and Branches set and coordinating dies. First I'll share some cards that other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators made. 

Deborah Babcock made this cute card with blue birds. The focused on Misty Moonlight In Color for this. I just love the bird's nest stamp and die.

Ruth Tinkham and Susan Carlson created these to beautiful cards. I just love cute little birdies in both. The little blue eggs are so sweet!

Lori Jane Middlestadt made this card showing the cute speckled eggs. I like how she did that. I also like how Lori did the ribbon combo on her card.

For my Birds and Branches spotlight, I decided to use the Gold Cards and Envelopes on page 51 in the August - December 2020 Mini Catalog. These are so beautiful and help you create stunning cards.

I created a video to share how to make the wreath die a circle. Check it out to see how easy it is.

I hope you liked my project today. Be sure to check out a recent post on a chance to win a bundle. If you like crafting for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, you will want to get the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here are the details:

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit! 

Be sure to subscribe by September 10th to get your kit. You will earn entries into the $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. Be sure to subscribe right away. Kits have run out in the past, so the sooner the better.

Thanks so much for joining me today. Let me know if you liked my card. Give me some ideas of what else you'd like to see.  

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. If you have earned bonus coupons in July, now is the time to spend in August. There are so many great products. If have a couple of my own specials going on as well. Interesting in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders. You can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe