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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Paper Piecing Card

Happy New Year dear friends!

I hope your 2017 will be full of all the things you like, and if you are like me I hope you get a lot of crafting toys to keep you happy all year long.


Today I am showcasing one of the new stamps on the new Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog which will begin January 4th 2017 and we also have "Sale-A-Bration" fron January 4th to March 31st. This means that for every $50 purchase you make you will get a free item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog and there is many great stamps and other products on the catalog.




Today I want to share with you a very fun technique called Paper Piecing, is very easy and fun and I'm sure you'll love it.
This is the video tutorial!

The supplies I used on the video are:
Beautiful You Stamp Set #143637
Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack #141657
Stampin Trimmer #126889
Snail adhesive #104331
Stamping dimensionals #104430
Basic Black card stock cut at 11" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White card stock 3 pieces First 4" x 5 1/4" Second 3" x 4" Third 1" x 2"
Basic Black ink pad.

Happy crafting!

Monday, December 5, 2016

A little village

Hello dear crafters!

Can you feel the warmth of the Christmas spirit in the air? I hope you are enjoying this magical time of the year!

Today I would like to share with you my little village! Since we are in the midst of the holiday season I want to inspire you with this project that was created using the Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies from the 2016 Holiday Catalog. I have a tutorial on how to make these adorable houses posted on 08/28/16.

For this project I used a piece of cardboard for the base (I used the back cover of one of my DSP) I hot glued 2 different size boxes to the base, then I added a battery operated light string and then I added a snow blanket on top (both purchased at my local craft store) The final touch of course was adding the little houses to make my village, I secure them to the snow blanket with hot glue.



I hope you enjoy this project and you give it a try.

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Halloween Stampin Up Spooky Fun Step Card

Happy Halloween dear crafters!

Hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner. I have been busy making cards and fun treat holders for all my family and friends. I love everything about this time of the year and today I am excited to share this fun Step card with you.

This is what you will need.
Card Stock: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White.
Spooky Fun Stamp Set #142236
Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies #141842
Basic Black ink pad #140931
Pumpkin Pie ink pad #126945
Duet Banner Punch #141483
1 3/8" Circle Punch #119851
Finge Scissors #133325

Here is the tutorial!


Thursday, September 1, 2016

Wonderful time of the year.


It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for creativity! What projects are you going to craft this season? Watch this highlight of Stampin’ Up!’s newest products and place your order with me today so you can start your holiday crafting right away!

When you place your order on my store, use Hostess Code  VRF6GDDA

Please follow these steps:
·                  Go to https://www.stampinup.com
·                  Click on Find a Demonstrator (at the very top)
·                  Click on Demonstrator Directory-USA
·                  Enter on corresponding boxes Maria Fennelly Newark CA 94560
·                  When my information appears on the left side click on Shop Now
Thanks for your support and happy crafting!





Sunday, August 28, 2016

Home Sweet Home from Stampin' Up!

Hi dear crafting friends!

Welcome, I am so happy you are visiting me today. August is almost over and the holidays are around the corner. I have been working on some Halloween and Christmas projects and I made this video tutorial for you today. I hope this inspires you to get ahead and start working on your holiday projects.

On this video I used the Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies from the new Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog. Item #140279.  It coordinates with the Sweet Home stamp set # 140936 you can get them both in a bundle and save 10% item #143516

Supplies:
Card Stock:
Early Espresso 2 pieces 5.5" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White  small scraps
Real Read small scrap
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper #135315 cut at 3" x 2 1/4"



This is the video tutorial



Happy crafting!

Friday, August 19, 2016

Halloween Projects 2016

Hello friends!

After I received my Holiday Catalog pre-order I have been making a lot of fun projects. I started working on some Halloween projects since Halloween will be here before we know it.
This is a corner pop up card I made using the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. Isn't it adorable?

Also I could not wait to make this haunted house using the Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies. The dies come in a bundle with the Sweet Home stamp set.
I hope you enjoyed today's post  and please come back for more Holiday sneak peeks and surprises!


II would love to hear your thoughts, so please leave me a comment.


Happy crafting!

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Wrapped in Warmth

Hello dear crafters,

Thanks for visiting my blog today! I started playing with some of the products from the upcoming Holiday Catalog and I am having so much fun.

Here are a few samples using the Wrapped in Warmth stamp set and the beautiful Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder.


I love the many possibilities with these products!

If you would like me to send you a catalog, please email me with your information. 
If you would like to place an order you can email me or follow these steps:
  • Go to https://www.stampinup.com
  • Click on Find a Demonstrator (at the very top)
  • Click on Demonstrator Directory-USA
  • Enter on corresponding boxes Maria Fennelly Newark CA 94560
  • When my information appears on the left side click on Shop Now
Thanks for your support and happy crafting!

Friday, August 5, 2016

Stampin Up 2016 Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek

Hello dear crafters!

Thanks you so much for visiting my blog. I hope the ideas in this blog will inspire and motivate you to create beautiful handmade crafts.
Today I  want to give a sneak peek of  some of the products  from the new 2016 holiday catalog.  All this products and more will be available to you on September 1st.


If you would like me to send you a catalog, please email me with your information. 
If you would like to place an order you can email me or follow these steps:
  • Go to https://www.stampinup.com
  • Click on Find a Demonstrator (at the very top)
  • Click on Demonstrator Directory-USA
  • Enter on corresponding boxes Maria Fennelly Newark CA 94560
  • When my information appears on the left side click on Shop Now
Thanks for your support and happy crafting!

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Card making class projects

Hello dear stampers,

I hope you had a great weekend! I hosted a workshop last Saturday and we had a great time! This are the cards we made.



For this card we used the Badges & Banners stamp set #141610 with the coordinating punch


 This is a spinner card using the Shooting Star Stamp set  #141619and coordinating framelits.
This card is using the Jar of Love Stamp Set.
After the work was done we enjoyed some refreshments!
Great times! Great people!

To place an order on my online store please click on this button Stampin Up order

Thanks for you support and Happy Crafting!

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Sweet Cupcake with frosting!

 Hello dear crafting friends!

Thanks for visiting my blog! I love having you here. Today I will share with you how to make this fun and easy card. Sit down and relax!


The supplies I used for this card are from the new 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Catalog.
You can order this products through a demonstrator like myself. I would be delighted to be your Stampin Up demonstrator and would appreciate your business. Please contact me at mefennelly@yahoo.com
                    
·       Sweet Sugarplum #141418 one piece cut at 8.5" by 5.5"
·       Whisper White #100730 two pieces cut at 5.25" x 4" and an extra piece for stamping
·       In pad Sweet Sugarplum #141395 and Tip Tap Taupe #138325
·       Snail Adhesive #104332
·       Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
·       Foam Adhesive Strips #141825
·       Stamp set Sweet Cupcake #141498
·       Cupcake cutouts Framelits Dies #141474
·       Sweet Sugarplum ribbon #141428

Modeling/texture paste recipe:
1/4 cup of corn starch
1 tbs. of glue
1 tbs. of white acrylic paint.
Mix all ingredients until you get a nice frosting like texture.

Here is the video tutorial!






Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Stampin' Up! and Erin Condren

Hello friends,

Welcome back to my blog. Today I am doing something a little different,  I will share with you how I decorate my new planner with new Stampin Up stamps and inks and share a few different tips. 
Below is the list of all the stamp set and inks I used.


If you would like to get the products used in this video please contact me by email by clicking the email button on le left. I would be delighted to be your Stampin' Up demonstrator and crafting coach.

Stamp sets:
Thoughful Banners #141614
Love you lots #141801
Blooming' Love #140643
Work of art #134111
Gorgeous Grunge #130514

Inks:
Archival Basic Black 
Dapper Denim
Emeral EnvyPeekaboo Peach
Flirty Flamingo
Sweet Sugarplum


If you would like to order your own Erin Condren planner use this code to save $10 or your order.
https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/mariafennelly0514

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Storage Solution for Greeting Cards

Hi dear friends!

I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today I a tip that will help you store your beautiful greeting cards.
This is what you will need.

  • Project Life Album #135293 or 139655
  • Cellophane bags #102210
  • Hole Punch
  • Greeting cards.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Monday, June 6, 2016

Spring Cards!

Hello dear stampers!

I hope you have been enjoying this wonderful weather! Last Saturday I hosted a Stampin Up workshop and I want to share with you the project we made.

This one is using the stamp set Birthday Blooms #140655
Card stock is from the new in colors 2016-2018 collection Flirty flamingo and Emerald Envy
Designer Series Paper is Playful Palatte paper stack #141657

Isn't it just beautiful! we watercolor the flowers with the coordinating ink colors.

 We also made this fun shaker card, for this card we used Dapper Denim and Whisper White Card Stock, the stamp set Love you Lots #141801, and the new sprinkles punch #141472

This is a very easy and fun card sure to please the receiver!
And for the third card we used;  Peekaboo Peach and Very Vanilla Card Stock, Designer Series Paper Playful Palatte paper stack #141657, The Thoughtful Banners Stamp set and the coordinating Duet Banner Punch Bundle #142330. The Botanical Builder Framelits, the Bold Butterfly Framelits,

We also got a surprise treat from Yoli Gonzalez, a very talented crafter and a new Stamping Up demonstrator! Congratulations Yoli and thank you very much for this lovely treat!

If you have any questions about this projects please let me know.

Thanks and happy crafting!

Friday, May 13, 2016

Pop Stand Card


Hello dear crafters!

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Today I am going to share with you a very interesting card. I have not seen a card like this before. I was inspired by something I saw at the store while shopping earlier this week when I was enjoying a short vacation.

I think this is a very unique card and it is not very hard to make. I hope you will try it.



 The supplies I used for this card are from the new 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Catalog.
You can order this products through a demonstrator like myself. I would be delighted to be your Stampin Up demonstrator and would appreciate your business. Please contact me at mefennelly@yahoo.com


  • Card Stock: Peekaboo Peach #141417, Emerald Envy #141415, Sweet Sugarplum #141418 and Very Vanilla #101650
  • In pad Peekaboo Peach #141398
  • Designer Series Paper Stack Playful Palette #141657
  • Thoughtful Banner Stamp set and Duet Banner Punch Bundle #142330
  • Botanical Builder Framelits #140625
  • Snail Adhesive #104332
  • Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
  • Mini Glue Dots #103683
  • Rubber band approximately 1" long


Directions:
  • For the base cut your card stock at 8.5" x 7" 
  • on the 8.5" side score at 4.25"
  • on the 7" side score .75" on each side then make a small mark at the 3.5" mark on the top and on the bottom.
  • Fold the card in half at the scored line and then snipe on an angle on both sides
  • Open the card and score from the 3.5" mark to the intersection between the center score line and the side score line. Do this on both sides of the card and on the top and the bottom of the card.
  • Using a hole punch, punch a hole 1" from the bottom between the outer edge of the card and the side score line on the right and the left side.
  • Make a diagonal cut from the outer edge of the card to the punched hole on both sides
  • Fold the side score lines inwards and then insert the rubber band on each side.
  • Decorate card as desired.
Click on the picture for the video tutorial.


Thursday, April 21, 2016

Retiring List.

Hello dear crafters,

Sadly some Stampin' Up! products are retiring. Get them before they are gone! This is your last chance. Some products ared discounted up to 50%.

Please click below for a complete list. If you would like to get any of this products or any other Stampin' Up products please contact me and I will be happy to help you.
Retiring products

Monday, March 7, 2016

A Nice Cuppa - Tea Cup Pop Up Card

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Welcome and thank you for visiting  my Blog. Today I have a very special Pop Up card for you using the tea cups from the Cups and Kettles framelits dies and A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set and for the first time I am offering a kit to make this cards.  This kit will make it much easier for you to make this card. You can also choose the colors of your kit from the 2015-2016 in color collection. I'll have more information on the kit down below. (The kit will not be available after 06/01/16 since the set will be retired)
This card is perfect for any occasion, Mother's day, birthdays and even get well card.
These are the supplies I used:
A Nice Cuppa stamp set #140683
Cups and Kettles framelits dies #140624 or Bundle & save 15% #141074
Teeny Tiny wises Stamp Set #128748
White Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399
Dotted Lace Trim Cucumber Crush #138423
Card Stock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White and Cucumber Crush
Punches: Large Oval #119855, Itty Bitty Accents #133787, Note Tag #135860
Stampin Pierce Mat #126199
Embossing Folders: Elegant Dots #138287, Woodgrain #127821
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Clear #141897 Gold #141898
This is the video tutorial


Measurements: 
Base card 8.5" x 5.5"
Inside layer 8 1/4" x 5 1/4"
To create the Pop up place the inside layer folded in half with folded side inwards. All the vertical cuts will be to 1". The horizontal cuts are at 1.5", 2", 3" & 3.5".
(The kit will not be available after 06/01/16 since the set will be retired)
Kit information:
Color choices:
Mint Macaron with Cucumber Crush
Tip Top Taupe with Delightful Dijon
Mint Macaron with Watermelon Wonder

The kit includes:
4 - 8.5" x 5.5" card stock (base)
4 - 8" x 5 1/4" Whisper White card stock ( for inside of the card)
4 - White Tea Lace Paper Doilies
4- 8" Dotted Lace Trim
Diet cuts and punch elements

You will need to provide your own adhesive, stamp sentiment for the front of the card, versamark ink, gold embossing powder, Wink of stella clear and gold, and embossing folders for the front of your card and the tea cup elements. (embossing is optional and you can use any embossing folders you have).

The cost of the kit is $20 and it includes shipping and handling.

To order your kit please click on the email button on the top left hand corner and send me your request and any questions you might have.  I accept Paypal.



Monday, February 22, 2016

Chalk Marker Stamping

Hello dear crafting friends,

Thank you for joining me today,  I love to learn new techniques, polish up on old favorites, and be inspired by the creativity of designers from around the crafting world, and today I am going to share with you a new technique using chalk markers.

Look at this beautiful bright almost florescent card isn't it beautiful? 

This is using the Swallowtail Stamp.

This other one is using the Flower Patch Stamp set.

I used the new chalk markers from Chalk Ola, they come in 5.5 mm and 15mm, I used the 15mm, because of their large tip they work great for this project.
Supply list:

Swallowtail Stamp #129216
Flower Patch stamp set #134207
So Saffron card stock #105118

Measurements:
Card base 11" x 4 1/4"
Basic Black Card Stock 5 1/4" x 4"

Here is the video tutorial.


The Chalk Ola markers are available at Amazon and the wonderful folks at Chalk Ola are offering all my viewers a 20% discount on the New 15mm  and the 5.5 mm Chalk Markers - I have added a 20% discount code below!! so please check them out and take advantage of this limited time offer.
20% Off on Amazon - Use Code -> CHK20OFF
20% Off on Amazon - Use Code -> CHALK20A

Monday, February 8, 2016

Valentine's Wish

Hello dear friends,

Today I want to wish you a great Valentine's Day. I hope you day is filled with many wonderful handmade cards and gifts and of course a lot of love!

I would like to share some of the cards I made to send to my love ones.
This one is using the Sheltering Tree Stamp Set #137163

 On this one I used the Sky is the Limit Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog
it's free with a $50 purchase. #141282

One these two I used the Bloomin'Love stamp set #140643 and the coordinating Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Die #140621

Happy Valentine's Day!

Monday, January 25, 2016

Pop Up Tea Cup Card

Hello dear friends,

Guess what? Once again I have a Tea Cup project for you using the A Nice Cuppa suite. This is a pop up card, very easy to make.

Image and video hosting by TinyPic 



These are the supplies I used:
A Nice Cuppa stamp set #140683
Cups and Kettles framelits dies #140624 or Bundle & save 15% #141074
Enamel Dots #140554
Scallop Oval Punch #119856
White Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399
Whisteria Wonder ink pad #122936
2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch #118874
Have a Cuppa DSP #140567

Card base Whisteria wonder card stock 11" x 4 1/4"
Layer Have a Cuppa DSP 5 1/4" x 4"


Here is the video tutorial for you.

Please leave your comments, I love comments.