CAS SOARING ACROSS THE WORLD CARD...

Today I have another quick and easy "Make & Take" from last week's downline meeting.  This one uses a favorite of mine - the World Traveler Embossing Folder from the Occasions Catalog.  This embossing folder is especially perfect for Masculine and Nautical cards.  We added a little vintage to the embossing with Stampin' Sponges.  Who said you couldn't use a little glitter on a masculine card?  Not me!  And this yummy Pool Party Glitter Ribbon from the Occasions Catalog adds just the perfect little touch!

The focal piece uses the Sky is the Limit stamp set, one of the stamp sets from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog available for FREE with a $50 purchase.  This is one of the Limited Time products that will only be available through Feb. 15.  This one is easiest to punch first and then stamp.  I just love the vintage biplane!

SOARING ACROSS THE WORLD CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sky is the Limit (W#141282, C#141349 FREE with $50 purchase during SAB)
• Card Stock – Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
• Ink – Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
• Ribbon – Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon (#140561, $5.50)
• Punches – 2" Circle (#133782, $18.00)
• Accessories – Whisper White Medium Envelopes (#107301, $6.50)
• Tools – Big Shot, World Traveler Embossing Folder (#138289, $7.50), Stampin' Sponges (Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)

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NAUTICAL YOU'RE MY ANCHOR SWAP CARD...

This is one of the swap cards I made for the OnStage Local event I am attending next weekend in Baltimore.  I really wanted to make at least one of my swaps a masculine one - not too difficult since I was making 30 of them!  And I was trying to use only supplies from the Annual Catalog.  Being a Navy family for over 30 years, I decided on this nautical card with hubby in mind.  So I ended up using stamps from lots of different nautical stamp sets to achieve my simple vision.  Hope you enjoy it!

NAUTICAL YOU ARE MY ANCHOR CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – World Map (W#130342 $20.00, C#130345 $15.00), The Open Sea (W#128454 $27.00, C#123032 $19.00), From Land to Sea (W#138720 $27.00, C#139361 $19.00), Guy Greetings (W#138825 $52.00, C#138828 $39.00, P#137178 $26.00)
• Card Stock –Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
• Ink – Night of Navy, Real Red
• Ribbon – Night of Navy 1/2" Seam Binding (#134571, $7.00), Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon (#134563, $6.00)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00) 

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MAY PAPER PUMPKIN: Hey, Man!...

Finally got a bit of time to put together my May Paper Pumpkin Kit and thought I'd share!  When I opened the kit, I was so excited to see such fun, masculine cards.  I love that I could get 6 Father's Day and Birthday cards put together in only a short time!

Normally I would take the time to do a few alternative designs, but I was so pressed for time and really needed to get my cards in the mail to our dads, etc., ASAP.  So only a minor arrangement change-up on a couple of them this time.

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This how easy it is to create 6 fun cards:

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MASCULINE TWO TICKETS TO THE TOP...

This is a card I designed for a shoebox swap using Sale-A-Bration and Spring Catalog products at my downline meeting this week. I wanted to do do a masculine card this time around - it seems we always have so many beautiful feminine cards at swaps.  The boys need cards, too!

The Feeling Sentimental stamp set is one of my favorite Sale-a-Bration stamp sets   I just love the Vintage style!   And the That's the Ticket set from the Occasions Catalog pairs beautifully with it.  Enjoy! 

TWO TICKETS TO THE TOP SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – That's the Ticket (W#131946 $22.95, C#128075 $16.95), Feeling Sentimental (W#129627 C#129630 - FREE with $50 purchase)
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory
• Ink – Chocolate Chip
• Punches – Ticket Duo (#126883, $15.95)
• Accessories – Sponge Daubers (#102892, $10.95/12)
• Tools – Stampin' Distress Tool (#127562, $4.95), Color Spritzer (#107066, $12.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

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DUDE, CHECK OUT OUR MANLY NEW KIT!...

You asked, and we listened!  I'm excited to introduce our new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit.  Guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but this kit gives a guy the tools he needs to build the perfect manly card that is meaningful for his wife, mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, coworker, friend. . . . whoever.  Easy to understand, simple to use, not too “pretty,” but she’s going to love it!

Item	Description	Price
132807	Dude, You're Welcome! Kit	$24.95

Dude, You're Welcome Kit includes:

• Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
• Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors
• Twelve gray envelopes
• A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
• An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)
• All packaged in an appropriately masculine box

To order your own "man" kit, visit my Online Store, then share with your friends and let them know the answer to their "I forgot my wife's birthday!" dilemma is here!  Dude, we've got your back!

Here's a cute video on the stamp set:


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FAUX SUEDE FALL WOODGRAIN LEAVES...

This is a card I did for a Beginner's Technique Class this week.  It focuses on the Faux Suede  technique.  I usually end up doing flowers for this technique as it is always a "wow" and had planned to do so again.  But when I woke up this morning, I just felt like doing something other than flowers.  So I decided Faux Suede leaves would better fit the season.  Well, we did do a flower for their technique card, so the ladies still had their "wow".  :o)

Since it was a last minute switch, I cased myself from a card I did this summer and then changed it up a bit.  You can see the technique for woodgraining the leaves after doing the Faux Suede technique here: Woodgrained Autumn Leaves.  Enjoy!

FAUX SUEDE FALL LEAVES SUPPLIES:

• Card Stock – Early Espresso Core'dinations, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler
• Ink – Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard Classic
• Ribbon – Linen Thread (#104199, $4.50)
• Accessories – Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons (#127833, $6.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Autumn Accents Die (#127812, $21.95), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (#127821, $7.95), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334, $29.95), Stampin' Sanding System (#129367, $3.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Sponge Daubers or Stampin' Sponges

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CLOCKWORKS NOTE CARDS FROM STAMPIN' UP! REGIONALS...

Still catching up on posts...  Today I have a note card set that was one of the Make & Takes from the Providence Regional Event.  Have you ever tried out our Note Cards & Envelopes?  You get 20 of these adorable note cards and envelopes for $5.95.  You can make 5 of these wonderful gift sets with each one.

The cards were very quick and easy to stamp, although I do recommend using a Stamp-a-ma-Jig for the clock faces.  I forgot to stamp the tag for the envelope at the event and I don't have the Clockworks stamp set yet, so I made my own with the Mixed Medley Hostess stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  There is a FREE mini tutorial for the envelope that all the note cards fit in at the end of the post as well as the directions for some common size envelopes.  Enjoy!

CLOCKWORKS NOTE CARDS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Clockworks (W#127290 $23.95, C#127292 $17.95), One in a Million (W#126380 $26.95, C#126382 $18.95), Mixed Medley (Hostess Only W#128054 $14, C#128057 $10)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Vellum, Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (#107322, $5.95)
• Ink – Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Gumball Green, More Mustard, Pool Party
• Ribbon – Calypso Coral Baker's Twine (#125573, $2.95)
• Punches – 1-1/4" Scallop Circle (#127811, $15.95), 3/4" Circle (#119873, $12.95), 1/16" Handheld Circle (#101227, $8.95)
• Accessories – Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons (#127833, $6.95)
• Tools – Simply Scored (#122334, $29.95), Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (#125586, $11.95), Stamp-a-ma-jig (#101049, $11.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

ENVELOPE DIRECTIONS FOR NOTE CARDS HOLDER:

1. Begin with a 7-¼" Square piece of Vellum card stock.
2. With the Diagonal Plate in place on the Simply Scored Scoring Board, score two opposite sides of the square @ 2-7/8″. 
3. Score the other two opposite sides @ 3-7/8″.
4. Using a square punch, snip out the small triangular area where the score lines cross or intersect. 
5. Fold on the score lines and crease firmly with your bone folder.  Fasten three sides together with snail adhesive, leaving the third side open.  You can trim the bottom flap before adhering if desired.

This envelope fits four cards and four envelopes perfectly.  If you would like to make an envelope to fit a single card, here are the measurements for a few of the most commonly used sizes:

Standard A2 Card (5-½” x 4-¼”) 
cut paper 7-¾” square
score two opposite sides @ 3-1/8”
score two opposite sides @ 4-1/8”

3” Square Card (Love Note)
cut paper 5” square
score all sides @ 2-3/8”

Open End Envelope (3½” x 6½”)
cut paper 7-¾” square
score two opposite sides @ 4-7/8”
score two opposite sides @ 2-½”
score again on one long side @ 5-1/8”

6” Square Card (or scrapbook page) 
cut paper 10” square
score all sides @ 4-5/8”

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CAS FRIDAY, Mighty Oak Split Negative Card...

Just a quick post today as I am off to Physical Therapy.  This is a CAS card from one of my beginner technique classes held last month.  It features a focal piece with the Split Negative technique.  I love the stark contrast of this technique and I think it lends itself beautifully to a masculine project.  Hope you enjoy it! 

Don't forget that the Word Play stamps are now available as single stamps!  See my Single Stamps post for more information!

MIGHTY OAK SPLIT NEGATIVE CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Lovely as a Tree (W#115026 $27.95, C#127793 $19.95), Word Play (W#120308 $41.95, C#120651 $28.95)
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
• Ink – VersaMark, Chocolate Chip Classic
• Ribbon – Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Satin (retired)
• Accessories – Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109130, $4.75), White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132, $4.75)
• Tools – Heat Tool

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!