Create a Super Cute Scalloped Rocker Card and a Flower Hack | Saturday Stampin'

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for popping in for my blog post. Today I'm sharing some really cute Rocker Cards for Saturday Stampin'. I used the Gemini Rocker Card dies I got as a gift from my sister-n-law. It was such a long time ago too. Rocker cards have gotten popular, so I decided to pull them out and start playing. My cards today were for #satmornmakes and #2crafters1design on YouTube. 

The Fluffiest Friends Bundle is so stinking cute. I had done a specialty class quite awhile ago with this bundle and it is still one of my favorites! I really like all the additional Dies that come in the die set too.

Another coordinating stamp set that I used was the Bee my Valentine Set. This has super cute sentiments and goes perfectly with the honey bear from Fluffiest Friends. 

Do you notice the super cute flowers? This flower is in the Bee my Valentine stamp set. I wanted to use them, but would have to fussy cut them. This made the flowers pretty small. You wouldn't believe it, but I found a great flower hack!

I had decided to use the Petal Park Builder Punch just to punch out some flowers with DSP or other cardstock. Then I thought I would try and see how off the small flower in the punch would be. Wow, it was just about perfect! I was able to punch out many flowers quickly. It was great! I don't think this coordination was planned, but it works just perfect. 

I made up 2 of these cute bears with different color card bases. Which do you prefer? I like the way I colored the bear on the white card base. This other Rocker Card I made was for my Wednesday Facebook Live. I used the Circular Stepper Rocker and added the Layering Square dies for the focal point. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I hope you liked my projects. Be sure to check out #satmornmakes and #2crafters1design on YouTube for some great Saturday Stampin' products.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

A little Early Hocus Pocus with Potions & Spells (Online Exclusives)

Hi Everyone,

Is it too early for tricks and treats? I think it's never too early. Today I'm sharing some great new products from Stampin' Up! There are many reasons to get ready for fall and the holidays with the upcoming Online Exclusives in July (available now for demonstrators).

I just fell in love the minute I saw the Potions and Spells bundle on the pre-order for Online Exclusives. I am a huge fan of fall and Halloween. Even though my daugthers don't trick or treat anymore, I love to celebrate with the Hocus Pocus movies and fun. 

One of the things I like are the cute characters like the kitty and raven. They have such great expressions! The background of webs and spiders masks came from Pretty Pink Posh. I got the masks a couple years ago. You can still get them from their online shop.

The layout for this card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch challenge from last week. I enjoyed creating for that challenge and wanted to keep going with the same layout. I have a current sketch challenge on the Stampin' Café social stampin' group on Facebook. Join on in and create your card for a chance to win a prize. 

Do you notice the fun bubbling potion? These bubbles are so fun and you get single bubble stamps to keep the bubbles floating up. 

Here are a couple of great cards highlighting the awesome cauldren and ooze. Now this isn't the only fall Online Exclusives. I recently shared a Saturday Stampin' YouTube video sharing more Online Exclusives. You can check out many of the great upcoming products. 

Be sure to check out the sharing video. I have a prize giveaway that you can participate in. I will announce the winner on my Facebook Live Wednesday on June 26th.

Thanks again for stopping in for an early "Hocus Pocus". There is lots more to come for fall, so be sure to follow me and pop back in. 

Don't forget that Stampin' Up! is having an extra 10% off bundles sale (with dies) and the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machings too. June 30th is the last day to participate and save. I am doubling the fun with a Mystery Hostess drawing. When you order with me this month, you will be put in the Mystery Hostess drawing. With a minimum $50 order, you are entered. Check out an earlier blog for details and where I suggest some great bundles. Don't hesitate to reach out for any of your crafting needs. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Playing Along with Freshly Made Sketches #640

 

Hi Everyone,

What a fun time I had playing along with the Freshley Made Sketch #640 for this week! Judy had a great idea for her sketch challenge. 

The minute I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to play with the new Mix & Match products by Stampin' Up! There are so many pieces of fun with all the ephemera. 

For my card, I used the new In Color, Shy Shamrock. The great dotted embossing folder is part of a Set of three from the Online Exclusives selections at one time. The Mix & Match packages are great! You can choose from a few different sets as well as cards with envelopes to make lots of great cards.

I don't know if you can see the Wink of Stella I added. I added some to the flowers, and then I added it to the raised dots too. This card is so shiny. 

The inside of the card continues the Mix & Match Pieces. In fact, I didn't do any stamping on this card. All the images are from the Mix & Match packages. So this card took me no time at all to create. 

Be sure to check out the other entries for the Freshly Made Sketches #640. There are some great cards for sure. Also, check out my events and this month, when you place an order with me, you will be put into a drawing for Mystery Hostess. Check out a recent blog for more details. 

Until next time, happy stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Double Flap Fun Fold with CTMH Cardmaking Kit from FB Live

Hi Everyone, Thanks for stopping in. Recently I learned more information about the CTMH transition with Stampin' Up! It is a wonderful crafting community with supporting CTMH Makers into the Stampin' Up! family. Because I have been a CTMH customer, I was able to purchase the limited Enjoy the Ride Cardmaking kit. 

This card is a Double Flap fun fold. It really is a variation of a Gate Fold fun fold. You really can play around with the measurements of the front panel too. Isn't the little planter and flower cute?! This card turned out cute! To make it again, I would change the card base to a different color, so the pretty butterfly paper would show up better. You can use the same piece of DSP for your card too. I decided to use 2 different designs.

I hope you liked this card. I used everything from the CTMH cardmaking kit. If you would like to create your own Double Flap card like this one, you can access the PDF Tutorial Here. Create you own Double Flap creation and share it with me. I'd love to see what you make. Be sure to check out my YouTube page and FB page for more details, specials, and classes. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher 

Mary's Stampin' Café

Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Specialty Class with Frames & Flowers

Hi Everyone,

It's a great day when you can sign up for a fabulous Specialty Class. Each month on the last Sunday of the month, I hold a Specialty Class for In Person and To Go participants. A Specialty Class is one that includes new products and supplies to create many projects. The June Specialty class is called Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder. 

This class includes the Frames & Flowers 12" x 12" Specialty Paper. This is such a great package full on so many die-cut flowers, wreaths, greenary and more. You also get other products and supplies, so keep on reading to learn more.

As you can see from all the ideas above, most of the projects in the Annual Catalog are gift tages and boxes. Well, this package of the Frames & Flowers Specialty paper is perfect for hours of creativity for cards. 

These are some of the 13 projects you will be creating

Participants will receive: 

• One full package of the Frames & Flowers 12” x 12” Specialty Designer series Paper ($10 value)

• One package of the Adhesive-Backed Rainbow Dots embellishments (160 dots $9 value)

• Supplies for 11 wonderful and layered cards w/envelopes

• Supplies for 2 bonus mystery projects

• 1 slime line stamp case to hold all your die-cut pieces

Cost: $35 In person, + $9 shipping To Go option

Addition: Add the Poised Peony Stamp set for $21 (no shipping or tax) and take $6 off the class, making the class $50 with all the supplies + the Poised Peony Stamp set. 

This is one of the bonus projects in the class

You won't want to wait to sign-up for this Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Specialty class. The Frames & Flowers Specialty Papers are popular and just came back in stock. To register, you will fill out the sign-up form for the choice of class you want to participate in. I will send a request for payment. Registration and payment must be completed by June 30th. The In Person class is Sunday, July 7th. To Go packets will be mailed Monday, July 8th. Check out my video for more details on the class. I have also included a list of supplies I will be using in the class. You will need your own inks, adhesives, and stamps (embossing and diecutting will be done for you). 

I hope you will sign-up for this class. You will have so much fun creating 13 beautiful projects that you can create like mine, or change them up. Reach out if you have any questions. Remember to sign-up right away. Space is limited for In Person seating. Deadline to register is June 30th.

The Frames & Flowers Specilaty DSP is back in stock and ordered for this class.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café 

A Month of Savings! Bundle Sale and Mystery Hostess

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I'm loving the card I created for my Stampin' Saturday video. The weather has been getting warmer and flowers are in full bloom. I was so inspired to use the Filled with Fun Bundle.

The Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" DSP is so pretty. It showcases the new 2024-2026 In Colors. I used a leftover die cut Decated Rectange to use like a window. 

The row of flowers is so fun! You can put them in the wagon, or create a window box like I did. I love the heart and banner too. The Filled with Fun Bundle is an Online Exclusive and is part of the extra 10% bundle sale.

That's right! Every Stamp & Die bundle is on sale in June. You already get a 10% discount when you purchase bundles, but now you will get an extra 10% off. This includes the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machines too.

I have a Win/Win for you too. When you shop with me in June and use the Hostess Code: KCFCMGXG, you will be in a drawing to win the hostess dollars for the total of orders attached to the hostess code (must reach $150 to earn hostess dollars). Simply shop with any links included or be sure to add the Hostess Code: KCFCMGXG at check out. 

There are a few other bundles that I think you doon't want to miss out on the savings.

The Tune in Bundle is such a great retro bundle! I do a lot of thifting with my daughter, and when I saw this bundle, I was hooked. 

Another new bundle that I have had so much fun with is the Charming Duck Pond bundle. The stamp set and dies are wonderful. You can create so many colors of ducks and scenes. Don't forget to order the Lily Pond Lane 6" x 6" DSP. It's the best!

We never seem to have enough masculine products to create with. The Adventurous Sky Bundle is another new bundle that you will want to spend time crafting with. I really like that there are 3 airplane stamps in the stamp set. Plus, you have an airplane builder die as well. Pair it with the Take to the Sky 2" x 12" DSP and you are set for endless cardmaking.

These are just a few of my favorite bundles that I've been using lately. There are so many to choose from, so be sure to check them all out for great savings. I'd love to know what some of your favorites are as well, so be sure to leave a comment and share. Remember that when you shop with me in June, you can win additional FREE products by entering into the Mystery Hostess drawing. Check out the supplies below for the products I used in my card today on YouTube.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café