Card Challenge Card

Every Month in my Newsletter (you can sign up for it on the left) I have a card Challenge.  This month we got  a great entry from Leslie.

She did a great job didn't she.  Leave her a comment to tell her how great she did.

Thanks for playing Leslie.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge October 12, 2013

Good Evening,  I know this is late but so many things going on this weekend.
Meigan turned 14 on Thursday but we had the Family celebration on Friday.  I had my first craft fair today, so as usual I had to get things ready.  You would think I would have this down pat but this first show is usually oh I forgot that, I should have brought those, etc.  Well I got through it.

I also have been asked by some folks to put my Christmas Cards up on my blog. I do custom orders and folks have been wanting to see them so you will notice another Tab called Cards for sale.  If you would like to order any handmade Christmas Cards you can look at them there.

I am also putting together a page of everything that Stampin' Up! sells that is not in the Catalog.  That maybe a long time, getting that updated.  Hopefully by next weekend that will be finished.

So let's get on to Colorful Saturday Challenge.

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  

Thanks for playing.

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

I really am intrigued by Summer Starfruit.  It takes on colors around it.  So I like to see what it looks like with other colors, sometimes it is more green, some times more yellow and at times I get a hint of blue.  So let's see what colors it looks like now.

 To me this one in real life looks yellow.  I think it takes it from the Designer Series paper.

Color Challenge 15 Rose Red, Smoky Slate, Summer Starfruit

Mary Trautner

Supplies:  Stamps – Sketched Birthday (Wood – 130423, Clear -130426), Cycle Celebration ( Wood – 130270, Clear – 130273);  Ink – Rose Red (126954); Cardstock -  Smokey Slate 8 ½ x 5 ½ (131202), Summer Starfruit 5 ¼ x 4 (126839), Rose Red 5 ¼ x 4, (102544); Whisper White 3x3, scrap (100730); Accessories – Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145), Dazzling Details (124117), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Word Window Punch (119857),  2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Big Shot (113439), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335).

Now this one is a blue green color in real life it may get that from the Smoky Slate.

Colorful Saturday Challenge Rose Red, Smoky Slate, Summer Starfruit Gift Card Holder

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – Papillon Potpourri (Wood -132058, Clear -123759); Ink – Summer Starfruit  (126991), Smoky Slate (131179),  Rose Red (126954); Cardstock – Summer Starfruit 5 ½ x 4 ¼, Scrap (126839), Smoky Slate 3 ½ x 5 (131202), Rose Red 8 ½ x 2 ½ (102544), Whisper White Scrap (100730); Accessories – Sticky Strip (104294), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526). 

Don't forget to link you Challenge entry.  

If you would like to order anything don't forget about the Mystery Hostess.

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code DP9ZJPVV and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  DP9ZJPVV is good till October 22 and the winner will be announce September 1. The winner will choose Stampin' Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  DP9ZJPVV in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

The Mystery Hostess is for everyone who enters an on-line order and uses the Hostess code they will be entered into a drawing for what Hostess rewards are available.  This month you get an extra $25 in Hostess reward for any order over $250 so that would be a total of $65 worth of rewards instead of $40.

If you would like me to put in your order I will do that so you can be entered into the drawing but all orders I enter will be submitted on October 23, and will not be at my house until about 7 days later.  If you order on-line it will be shipped directly to you and will be regular shipping time from Utah.  If you forget to enter the Hostess code please e-mail me and I will call and have it entered.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge September 28, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  

Thanks for playing.

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

These are great colors for fall.  The Baked Brown Sugar and the Pumpkin Pie goes so well together and then you have the Coastal Cabana, it just highlights it all.

Here are my to cards for this month.

This first one uses Magnificent Maple and is a great Fall Card.

 Color Challenge 13 Magnificent Maple

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – Magnificent Maple (Wood 131868), Tags 4 You (Wood 131820, Clear 131823); Ink – Baked Brown Sugar (131174), Coastal Cabana (131175), Pumpkin Pie (126945); Cardstock – Very Vanilla 8 ½ x 5 ½, scrap (101650); Accessories Label Bracket Punch (132153).

One of my Uncles is sick and I needed a Get Well Card.  I love Tag It and Chalk Talk goes so well with it.

 Color Challenge 13

Tag It

Mary Trautner

Supplies:  Stamps – Tag It (Wood 130300, Clear 130303); Ink -  2013 – 2015 Stampin’ Write Markers (131260), Pumpkin Pie Stampin Write Marker (105115): Cardstock – Baked Brown Sugar 8 ½ x 5 ½, 4 ¼ x 5 ½, (131296), Coastal Cabana 3 x 3 (131297), Pumpkin Pie 5 x 2 ½, 3 x 3 (105117), Very Vanilla 5 ½ x 4 ¼ (101650); Designer Series Paper – Eastern Elegance (130131); Accessories – 3/8 Ruffle Stretch Trim Baked Brown Sugar (130022), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439), Chalk Talk Framelits (129983), Honeycomb Embossing folder (129378).

Don't forget to include a link in the comments to your entries.  Have fun and create.

Just a few more days for the Mystery Hostess this month.

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code YSDMHAFX and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  YSDMHAFX is good till September 30 and the winner will be announce September 1. The winner will choose Stampin'Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  YSDMHAFX in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge - September 7 2013

Good Morning

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

Colors are Perfect Plum and Summer Starfruit.  I really didn't know if I would like this combo.  I am not a big fan of Summer Starfruit, but I grew to like it.  It seems to change colors with what other colors it is with. With the Perfect Plum it takes on the purple color instead of the green color I am use to.  I will have to try it with a red or pink comor next and see what it looks like.

I made two cards this time.  A Birthday card and then one that I CASEd from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.

I really liked how this one looks and it matches so perfect with the Birthday Basic Designer Series Paper.

Color Challenge 10 Seasonal Sayings

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Seasonal Sayings (wood 131937, Clear 128009); Ink – Perfect Plum (126963); Cardstock – Perfect Plum 8 ½ x 5 ½, 4 ¼ x 5 ½ (101889), Summer Starfruit 2 ¾ x 4 ¼ ( 126839); Designer Series Paper- Birthday Basics 5 ¼ x 4 (130145); Accessories – In Color Dahlias (127556), 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon Summer Starfruit (126846), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439), Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003).

This one I love the Yippee-Skippee set and just loved this card in the catalog and I thought I would give it a try with this color combo and it really came out very nice.

Color Challenge 10 Yippee-Skippee

CASE from Stampin’ UP !Annual Catalog pg 36

Supplies: Stamp Set – Yippee-Skippee (wood 131341, clear 131344); Ink – Stampin’ Write Markers Summer Starfruit (126856), Perfect Plum (131262); Cardstock – Perfect Plum 8 ½ x 5 ½, Scrap (101889);  Summer Starfruit 5 ½ x 4 ¼ (126839), Very Vanilla 5 ½ x 4 ¼ (101650); Accessories - Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439), Hearts Collection Framelits (125599), Square Collection Framelits (130921), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751).

Now don't forget to play this week.  I would love to see what you come up with using this combo.  Just link it in the comments.

Also don't forget that this month's Stamping in the Mail class is posted and I am taking orders until the 10th.  I have two sets this month. Timeless Talk (Annual Catalog page 19) and Color Me Christmas from the Holiday Catalog.

You will receive 3 finished full cards or projects using that set, instruction for making those cards and enough supplies that you can also finish each of those cards on your own. Cost including mailing to you will be $33 for clear Mount and $39 for wood mount.  If you have this stamp set you may substitute another stamp set of same price but you must let me know when you opt in each month or you will receive the stamp set for that month.  You do not have to make a long term commitment you can participate month by month. But if you order 3 Consecutive months in your fourth month order you will get a present worth between $4.95 and $5.95. Just email me at Marysstamping at gmail.com

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge - August 31, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

Last week’s winner was Cynthia, click here to see her card.  Isn’t it a great card.  She does great with these challenges  Thank everyone for playing.

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

Gumball Green, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate from the Annual Catalog page 31.  I really like this combination, gives it a real rich elegant combination.

I am preparing for my Other Holiday Card Class so I used this combination on a few of those cards.

This is the New Year's Card.  Simple but Flashy, like New Years Eve.

Color Challenge 9 New Year’s Card

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 128748, Clear 127802); Ink – Gumball Green (126861), Smoky Slate (131179); Cardstock – Night of Navy  8 ½ x 5 ½ (100867), Smoky Slate, Scrap(131202); Accessories – Glimmer Paper Silver (124005), Glass Stampin’ Glitter Silver (120995), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Big Shot (113439), Chevron Embossing Folder (127749).

This St. Patrick's Day Card uses Heart punches to make the Shamrocks and what better color for shamrocks than Gumball Green.

Color Challenge 9 St. Patrick’s Day Card

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 128748, Clear 127802); Ink – Gumball Green (126861), Cardstock – Night of Navy  Scrap (100867), Smoky Slate, 8 ½ x 5 ½  and Scrap (131202) Gumball Green Scrap (126840); Accessories – Glimmer Paper Silver (124005), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Glue Dots (103683),  Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Small Heart Punch (117193), Full Heart (119883),  Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335).

Let's See your color challenge projects.  Link your project in the comment section.  

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I had so much fun at convention this year that I would like some more company next year. So I am having a give away.  I will pay half of your Convention registration for next years convention.  Here is how it works.

You will get one ticket if you are on my team.

You will get one ticket if you join my team from now until the End of February.

You will get three tickets if you promote - go from Associate to Senior Associate, Senior Associate to Supervisor, Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, Senior Supervisor to Manager etc.

If you recruit you will get two tickets for each recruit.

The week before Convention Registration begins I will draw the winner.  I will then pay you 1/2 of the convention registration once you register.  If I get 20 new Recruits I will pay your entire registration.

You also can share my room at convention. Depending upon how many we have in the room it is usually split 2 -4 ways. 

So now is the time with the great recruiting special join and get a free Simply Created Kit and also a chance to win half the convention registration cost. No Matter the Reason, to get $125 of Merchandise for only $99, you want to share the experience and fun with someone, You want to make a little bit of extra money. Now is the time to join. Check this out to see why I am a demo. http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/07/grandmas-rocking-chair-july-21-2013-why.html

Happy stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge - August 24, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

Last week’s winner was Cynthia, click here to see her card.  Isn’t it a great card.  Thank everyone for playing. 

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

I really out did myself this week.  I did 4 cards well actually only 3 since one is a copy and a slight change.

I had to play with the new Card Thinlits so these two card use them and I really like the Pretty Print Embossing Folder and the Beautiful Baroque Embossing folder so I couldn't choose.

Color Challenge 8 Quick Thanks Pretty Print

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – None; Inks- None; Cardstock -  Crumb Cake 8 1/5 x 5 ½” (120953), Coastal Cabana Large Scrap (131297), Real Red 3 X 3 (102482); Accessories – Big Shot (113439), Pretty Print Embossing Folder (132175), Label Card Thinlits (133479), Circle Car Thinlits (133480), Multipurpose liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Color Challenge 8 Quick Thanks

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – None; Inks- None; Cardstock -  Crumb Cake 8 1/5 x 5 ½” (120953), Coastal Cabana Large Scrap (131297), Real Red 3 X 3 (102482); Accessories – Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Baroque Embossing Folder (130917), Label Card Thinlits (133479), Circle Car Thinlits (133480), Multipurpose liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

This one is one of my Stamping in the Mail Cards for October.  I just love the Timeless Talk Set.  I got the idea from a convention SWAP by Kathy Johnson

Color Challenge 8 Timeless Talk

CASE Kathy Johnson Convention SWAP

Stamp Set – Timeless Talk (Wood 126605), Clear (126607); Ink – Crumb Cake (126975); Cardstock – Coastal Cabana 2 ¾ x 4 ¼ (131297), Real Red 8 ½ x 5 ½ (102482), Crumb Cake 5 ¼ x 4, 2 ½  x 2 ½,  2 – pieces scrap (120953): Accessories – 3/8” Ruffle Stretch Trim Coastal Cabana (130024), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), 1 ¼ Scallop Circle Punch (127811), Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Baroque Embossing Folder (130917).

This one is going to be the Card we make in the September Techniques Class.  It is a Spinner Card that means it looks really cool in person when the reindeer does cartwheels.

Colorful Saturday Challenge 8 Color Me Christmas Spinner

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Color Me Christmas (Wood 131742, Clear 131745), Tags 4 You (Wood 131820, Clear 131823), A Banner Christmas (Wood 130252, Clear 130255); Ink – Coastal Cabana (131175), Real Red (126949), Crumb Cake (126975); Cardstock -  Coastal Cabana 8 ½ x 5 ½, 3 x 3 (131297), Real Red 5 ¼ x 4 (102482), Crumb Cake 5 ¼ x 4, 3 x 3, (120953); Accessories – Label Bracket Punch (132153), Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), Word Window Punch (119857), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), 2 Pennies.

So let me see your project for this challenge.  Just attach a link to your blog or Pinterest photo in the comments section.

Also don't forget the great My Paper pumpkin Special going on until August 31.

 NEW PAPER PUMPKIN CUSTOMERS SAVE WITH A PROMO CODE!

At convention Shelli announced an exciting Paper Pumpkin offer! If you haven't heard about it already, it's sure to knock your  socks off!

From now through August 31, 2013, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can use the promo code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin for only $10 a month for the first two months!*. 

 So Order your Monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit just click here to order .

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge - August 17, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

Last week’s winner was Cynthia, click here to see her card.  Isn’t it a great card.  I now have to get that set.  Thank everyone for playing.

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

Old Olive, Soft Suede and Strawberry Slush. This color Combo can be found in the Annual Catalog page 27.

Here are my Samples:

Challenge 7 Tag It

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Tag It (Wood 130300, Clear 130303); Card Stock - Old Olive 4 ½ x 3 (100702), Whisper White 4 ½ x 3 (100730), Strawberry Slush 8 ½ x 5 ½ (130023); Ink – Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Write Marker (131260), Soft Suede Stampin Write Marker (131261) Old Olive Stampin Write Marker (100079) ; Accessories –1/8” Taffeta Ribbon Old Olive (119256), Dazzling Details (124117), Big Shot (113439), Chalk Talk Framelits (129983).

Challenge 7 Timeless Talk

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp set – Timeless Talk (Wood 126605, Clear 126607), Cardstock -  Old Olive 8 ½ x 5 ½ (100702), Very Vanilla 3 ½ x 3 (101650), Soft Suede 3 ½ x 3 (115318), Strawberry Slush 3 ½ x 3 (130023); Ink – Strawberry Slush (131178), Soft Suede (126978);

Accessories – Candy Dots Bright (130931), Big Shot (113439), Pretty Print Embossing Folder (132175).

Don't forget to provide a link to your entry in the comments.  I would love to see some more cards or projects.

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code 679BQNJU and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  679BQNJU  is good till August 20 and the winner will be announce August 21. The winner will choose Stampin'Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  679BQNJU in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

Happy Stamping

Mary