December Stamp to the Max Blog Hop

Its gift time!  That's right folks....Christmas is this month.  That is insane right?  Join us on a cute little hop that will show you some great gifts that you can give to your friends and loved ones without spending a fortune and braving crowds. 

I have a wreath to show you today.  Now that you have seen the picture.... take a guess at how much you think that wreath cost to make.  I will tell you at the end of the post and you WILL be surprised. 

Supplies Needed:

• 2 packs of Stampin' Up fabric (I used Deck the Halls)
• 1 metal wreath form from a local hobby and craft store (mine was only $2.99)
• 1 pair of scissors

 

Unfold your fabric and snip about a half in into the fabric along the long side of each rectangle about 3/4" to 1" apart.  There is no exact science to it.  Just snip the strips however wide you want them. Once you have each of the 3 different patterns snipped, all you have to do is tear...with your bare hands...down each snip you made.  You would be surprised at how easily it rips actually.  Then cut each ripped strip in half.  All that is left is to tie them on to your wreath form.  SUPER easy!  And, the kicker is that it only cost me $5! I used the $0.99 fabric on the clearance rack so it was so inexpensive.  You can do it with any fabric we have, so if you want to spend on a couple dollars more you could do it for any season in any color we have.  :)

Now, hop along to the next blog and check out what Lisa has for you to make. 

1. Maxine Conrad www.stamptothemax.com
2. Martha Haddock www.stampinmartha.blogspot.com  You are here.
3. Lisa Fennewald www.lisaloostamps.blogspot.com
4. Stephanie Bradley www.stamplikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Stamp to the Max Blog Hop

Welcome to my little skip, hop, and jump of our team blog hop.  You have probably seen all the great projects before me...if you haven't, you should go check them out because they are great!

Have you ever told yourself, "I can't scrapbook.  I don't have time or the creativity to do it."  I have just the answer for you.  My Digital Studio makes scrapbooking so easy.  The page I have here for you today literally took minutes.  The hardest part was finding the pictures to put in.  MDS2+ gives you so many options that are included, but with the 50% Digital Kits special going on right now...it is too easy!  I used the Be of Good Cheer Digital Kit (item #130970) which is only $3.98 right now.  It comes with lots of paper, embellishments, stamps, and this great template page. 

You can start with a template (a predone scrapbook page, just add pictures) like I did or you can create your own.  I added a little bit to the template page because I thought it was slightly plain for my liking. 

We have also lowered our professional print pricing...permanently! So printing is even cheaper and easier now.  So, think about making a book for a family member.  They will think you spent hours, but all you have to do is drag and drop the pictures in place.  :)  It will be our little secret.  Shhhh!

Now, hop along to the next team member and enjoy the show!  Don't forget to order any MDS Digital Kits at 50% off right now in my online store.  They are only discounted for the week...so hurry.  And don't forget to download your FREE MDS downloads to celebrate Digital Scrapbooking day (a week long event for us). Don't have MDS2 yet?  Try the FREE 30 day trial while you are at it. 

1. Maxine Conrad www.stamptothemax.com
2. Edie Bunting www.ediestamps.blogspot.com
3. Laura Widdison www.stampprincess.com
4. Stephanie Bradley www.stamplikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com
5. Martha Haddock www.stampinmartha.blogspot.com ( you are here)
6. Christina Mansker www.crazystampmom.blogspot.com
7. Jill St. Angelo www.jillsstampingcorner.com
8. Elizabeth Harris www.elizabethloves2stamp.com
9. Lisa Fennewald www.lisaloostamps.blogspot.com

Happy Digital Stamping!

Martha

Wonderfall Cafe

I was very sad last year when Stampin' Up! announced they were retiring the Leaves Die from their collection.  I used it a lot last year and I felt like they didn't have a good replacement for it....UNTIL NOW! I just had to wait until the Holiday Catalog to see it.  I actually like the Autumn Accents Die better than the other one because the leaves look more natual on this one.  Plus, who doesn't love a die that has a matching stamp set? 

 

Wonderfall is a great fall stamp set and can be used for lots of things.  Here is the trick to getting them to work together.  Use the die and cut your cardstock FIRST.  Then, ink up your stamp and lay the leaf over the top of the inked up stamp and gently push down.  Lift up the paper from the stamp and voila! A perfectly stamped and die cut leaf. 

I added my leaves with some Comort Cafe DSP.  They aren't traditional fall colors for the most part, but I really like them.

You can order any of the products you see on this sample on my website or give me a call and I can place an order for you.  Don't forget that this month if you order the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set along with Candlelight Christmas DSP you get a Festive Piercing Pack for free!  Check out the details on my website or in the post I did about it earlier.

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Chevron Blossoms

I made this card a while ago and I just love it.  I have yet to send it out because I just can't bear to part with it yet.  Its just one of those cards that makes you smile.  :)  I know, I should pass on that great feeling to someone else. 

 

It is quick and simple.  The colors are bright and fun and although it is fall right now...I still like the bright colors.  I did make the card while it was sunny and warm, so give me a break. 

It is simply Whisper White cardstock for the base, Daffodil Delight with the Chevron Embossing Folder, and the Polka Dot Parade DSP in Real Red with the Blossom Punch.  Tie some of the Gumball Gree stitched ribbon around and voila!  A perfect card.  The sentiment is from teeny tiny wishes and can be substituted for anything you like. 

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Merry Christmas from Stampin' Up!

 

I know it is a little early for some of you, but did you know that Christmas is only 13 weeks away?  Scary right?  I am wrapping Christmas gifts and prepping for my son's birthday that is the week of the big holiday too.  Stampin' Up! decided that now was a great time to get an early start on your shopping and get some good deals too.  :)

During the month of October, when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and the Candlelight Christmas DSP you will get a FREE Festive Paper Piercing Pack.  There are lots of options on how to do this and I will list them below for you. Remember, if you purchase the bundles in the Holiday catalog you save 15% and get the freebie on top of that.

There are some points to remember:

•  You have to use the item #s below in order to get the Free Piercing Pack.
• You have to place you order with me or online by Oct 31st at 11:50pm.
• There are no limits!  For every  bundle you order, you will get a free piercing pack.

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$38.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90