Blissful Butterfly

When my design mojo is just not flowing, I cruise the internet looking for inspiration. And thanks to the fabulous Julie Davison, I found a CASE-able perfect for my stamp-a-stack!

Cherry Cobbler is at the top of my list of favorite colors - it's such a rich, deep red. It's so striking with paired with black. Another favorite on this card is the Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Bliss (free with a $50 order placed by March 31st).

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Bliss, Short & Sweet
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Basic Black
Accessories: First Edition designer series paper, 1-3/4" circle punch

Daisy Thanks

I'm back with another card from a stamp-a-stack over the weekend. It's a little hard to tell from the photo, but the color combo is bright and cheerful. I based it on the Ice Cream Parlor designer series paper, another Sale-a-Bration freebie with a $50 order!


Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Thanks Kindly
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor designer series paper, scallop edge punch, stampin' dimensionals

Birthday Flowers

I had a great time this morning at a private stamp-a-stack. It's so much fun to see people get excited about my cards, and helping new stampers is especially enjoyable for me! The girls made 10 cards -2 of 5 designs - and personalized their envelopes as well. I'll be sharing my projects over the next few days, so be sure to check back!


The first card features a very girly color combo: Regal Rose and Pear Pizzazz. The floral images are from a Sale-a-Bration stamp set called Sweet Summer (FREE with a $50 order!). Using my favorite embossing folder, Vintage Wallpaper, adds some elegant dimension to the card. While it was designed as a birthday card, it could easily become a thinking of you or get well or thank you card.

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Sweet Summer, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Pear Pizzazz stitched-poly ribbon, stampin' dimensionals

Blissful

I'm back with another card featuring the fabulous Sale-a-Bration "Bliss" stamp set. The flourish image is perfect for creating a custom background.

I love the clean, fresh color combo of Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise! To soften the flourish image on the panel, I stamped it off once on scrap paper. Then the sentiment stamped over it didn't compete with the full intensity of the Pear Pizzazz.

I have some fun projects to share from my stamp club, so be sure to check back :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Bliss, Because I Care
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz stitched poly ribbon, rhinestone jewels, stampin' dimensionals

C'mon Spring!!

So, is Spring here yet?? I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm about done with Old Man Winter. To try to combat the Spring-will-never-get-here blues, I've created some bright and cheery projects. Here's the first one:

I love the flourish image from the Sale-a-Bration "Bliss" stamp set! It's such a versatile image that can be used for so many occasions. And the best part is that you can earn it for free through the end of March. :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Bliss, Because I Care
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: sticky strip, glass glitter, eyelet border punch, stampin' dimensionals

It's Here!!!

It's time for friends, fresh ideas and free products! Stampin' Up!'s annual promotion, Sale-a-Bration, is here!


There are three easy ways to earn free products during Sale-a-Bration:

{SPEND}
Spend $50 before tax and shipping and earn one free product of your choice (for every $50 you spend, you get another free product!). Order now!

{HOST}
Host a party with sales of at least $300 and earn one free product of your choice PLUS hostess benefits. Email me to schedule your party!

{JOIN}
Join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get 15% off the starter kit (only $148.75) with free shipping PLUS a $50 bundle of free products which includes:

• Color Coach
• a Simply Sent kit
• a Simply Sent stamp set
• any punch valued at $17.95 or less

Call me (513-375-5901) and I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about becoming a demonstrator.

When you qualify for a free Sale-a-Bration product, you can choose from 4 stamp sets, 2 accessory packs, a My Digital Studio content CD or chalkboard Decor Elements. And if these options aren't enough, you can also choose any stamp set valued at up to $14.95 (that's over 50 sets!) from the Idea Book & Catalog.

So, the only question left is...are you ready to Sale-a-Brate?!

~~Marilyn~~

Countdown to Sale-a-Bration!

It's almost here...Stampin' Up!'s most popular promotion of the year, Sale-a-Bration! Next Tuesday the 25th, you can earn FREE products by ordering, hosting or signing up with Stampin' Up! To whet your appetite, today's card features one of the stamp sets you can earn, Punch Bunch. It contains 5 images that coordinate with Stampin' Up! punches.


Come back to see more projects with Sale-a-Bration products as the countdown continues!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Punch Bunch
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Poppy Parade, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines embossing folder, 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, stampin' dimensionals

Goodbye Sale-a-Bration!

As a final send-off for Stampin' Up!'s fabulous annual promotion, today's card features three of the Sale-a-Bration products - Good Neighbors and Vintage Labels stamp sets and the Welcome Neighbor designer series paper pad. Another clean and simple design is made easier with these coordinating products. Don't forget to claim your FREE products by placing a $50 order today!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Good Neighbors, Vintage Labels
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, Welcome Neighbor designer series paper, Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon, small oval punch, stampin' dimensionals

Spinning Monkey

A still shot of this card just does NOT do it any justice! This adorable little monkey does somersaults as you turn the card from side to side. Everytime I show spinner cards, they always get lots of oohs and aahs! It's amazing how a couple pennies and some dimensionals can elicit that kind of response!! I taught my stamp club how to make spinner cards and it was a hit. I hope you like it too - even though you can't watch the monkey spin. :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Fox & Friends, Happy Moments
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Gable Green, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet impressions folder, word window punch, modern label punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, stampin' dimensionals

Follow Your Heart

Looking for a quick and easy card? Today's card features some designer series, the scallop square punch, and some stamps. The paper is from the Welcome Neighbor designer series paper pad - one of many great products you can earn free during Sale-a-Bration with any $50 purchase. This layout is so versatile and is a great way to use up your paper scraps. Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~


Stamps: Whimsical Words, I {Heart} Hearts
Cardstock: Rose Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rose Red
Accessories: square scallop punch, corner rounder, stampin' dimensionals

Birthday Easel Card

Today's card is a project my stamp club made tonight. It's an easel card and features another free Sale-a-Bration product, the Happy Moments stamp set. Easel cards are also great for displaying school pictures or calendars. I'm really loving the new designer series paper from Occasions Mini Catalog that has glitter! I hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Happy Moments
Cardstock: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow
Accessories: Sending Love designer series paper, Sending Love epoxy brad, paper piercer, Real Red grosgrain ribbon, silver brads

Welcome Neighbor

Today's card features one of the fabulous products you can earn for free during Sale-a-Bration, the Good Neighbors stamp set. Cutting out the little clouds was a bit tedious but I love the 3-dimensional look they create. I haven't used much of the textured cardstock lately and forgot how much I love it! It's perfect for adding that little bit of visual interest with its linen-like texture.

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Good Neighbors, Warm Words
Cardstock: textured Bashful Blue, textured Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa, Bordering blueWhisper White
Ink: Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa, Night of Navy
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet impressions folder, wide oval punch, modern label punch, sponges, stampin' dimensionals

Sweet Birthday

Ready for some more Sale-a-Bration projects?! Today's card features two stamp sets that are available for FREE through March 31st. I also used some new designer series paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog - such fun colors in the Sweet Pea paper pack! And it's a little hard to see in the picture, but the flowers and cake stand are sparkly!

I'm thinking of using this card as part of my birthday stamp-a-stack events next month. What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Happy Moments, Whimsical Words
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, Yoyo Yellow
Accessories: Sweet Pea designer series paper, dazzling diamonds, stampin' dimensionals

Free stamps!

What's not to love about FREE stamps?! Sale-a-Bration is in full swing and you can earn free products for every $50 (before tax and shipping) that you spend until March 31st. Stampin' Up! offers 4 new stamp sets, a punch and a pad of designer series paper as part of this annual promotion. And for the first time, you can opt to select any stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog that retails for $15.95 or below!

I made today's card using two of the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets: Happy Moments and Whimsical Words.

I love this cute birdcage image! I stamped it twice - once with Basic Black and once with Bermuda Bay. Then I cut the bird from the Bermuda Bay image and layered it. It was much easier than trying to color in this intricate image with markers!

Looks like Bermuda Bay and Basic Black have quickly become a new favorite color combo. Everything just seems to "pop" when these colors are paired together!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Happy Moments, Whimsical Words
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Accessories: Bermuda Bay polka dot grosgrain ribbon, stampin' dimensionals