Big Shot & Bundles

Ever wanted your very own Big Shot die-cutting machine?  Well, have I got news for you!  Through the entire month of August, when you purchase a Big Shot, you can choose a free bundle that includes a stamp set and die. Already have a Big Shot?  No worries.  You can purchase the bundles at 15% off.  How sweet is that?

I have an open Hostess Code for orders that will close on August 31st.  To please an order, click my 24-Hour Shop Online button on the upper right.  You can also click the image below to go directly to my Stampin' Up!® website.  You can also call or email me with all the order information and don't hesitate to contact me should you have any question.

Insert the Hostess Code: RUFWQWMC.  Then, add the rest of your order.

Thanks for stopping in at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe,

Marsha

Bloomin' Marvelous Secret Garden

What a day!  I didn't think I'd have a chance to do any crafting today but needed a break.  When Aiden took his nap, I sat down at the craft table and this is what I came up with.  I love the Secret Garden Bundle!  I even got out the Large Paper Doily Sizzlits Die and used it for the first time in months.

Stamp Sets:  Secret Garden, Bloomin' Marvelous; Inks:  Midnight Muse, Stampin' Write Marker/Summer Starfruit; Card Stock:  Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack; Accessories & Tools:  Large Paper Doily Sizzlits Die, Secret Garden Framelits, Pearl Basic Jewels, Anywhere Glue Stick, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimenstionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

We have had no sunshine here today so the photo was done in artificial light and didn't turn out the best.  It does not do the card justice.  The Midnight Muse card looks black.

The sentiment is from the Bloomin' Marvelous Stamp Set.  It's one of the Sale-A-Bration sets you can get free when you place a $50 order.  I love it.  Over the coming days, I'll show you more cards made using some of the other stamps that come in the set.  Contact me today to get yours.

Circle Bright Mania

Here is another card I designed using up more of the pretty little pieces of card stock.  I stayed with the Melon Mambo theme and added some Brights circles.  Can you tell I was feeling all bright and sparkly today?  You could use this either as a 'get well' card or a 'cheer up' kind of card to brighten someone's day.

Stamp Set(s):  Word Play; Ink(s):  Melon Mambo; Card Stock:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Labels Collection Framelits, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Anywhere Glue Stick, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now it's time to start working on my gifts for an upcoming Customer Appreciation Event I'm hosting next month.  If you would like more information, click on the Stamping Cafe Events tab at the top of this page.

Petite Purse Nic Style

Yesterday, my five year old grandson, Nic, spent the morning with me.  When he saw the Petite Purse I had made, he asked if he could make one.  Of course, I said yes.  He picked out the card stock he wanted to use, then I showed him how to build his 'sandwich' for the Big Shot.  You should have seen his eyes light up when he cranked that handle and it did all the work of cutting out the purse for him.  He had fun punching out the circles and liked to watch them fly through the air.  He is such a character!  So, without further comment, here is the Petite Purse Nicholas Chance Reed made for his Ben 10 alien parts.

Card Stock:  Pacific Point Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Wisteris Wonder, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight; Accessories & Tools:  1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack Flower, Jewels Basic Rhinestone (colored with permanent marker), Mini Glue Dots

He had so much fun that he has decided that he needs to spend the night with Grandma on Sunday.  I have a feeling I know just what he is going want to do besides order pizza!

Embossed Easter Dove

Last night I was playing with the Labels Collection Framelits Dies just to see what different combinations I could come up with.  I made three different cards that I will share with you over the next few days.  None of them took a lot of time to make and a couple of them will be perfect for Make & Takes at future events I have scheduled.

Stamp Set:  Easter Dove; Ink:  None used; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Naturals White, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits Dies, VersaMark, Black Emboss Powder, Dazzling Details, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, heavy duty aluminum foil

This card was definitely a if I do this, what will it look like.  I took a piece of Naturals White and glued the foil to it, then ran it through the Big Shot using one of the Labels Collections Dies.  Because of the foil, the picture did not turn out very well and you can't see the Dazzling Details I used to frame the foil label.  I think I'll remake this one but without foil.  I like the simple design but I think it would look better without the foil.

Until we meet again...

Fresh Vintage Love

This morning I woke up to a rather unpleasant surprise.  My furnace is only blowing out cold air.  It won't be fixed until tomorrow so I'm just keeping busy and utilizing my oven for heat.  I'm taking a bit of a break from baking before I make a batch of cookies.

Today's card is another Valentine card.  I have a few to make to send to family and friends plus I have two swaps happening this week.  Oh, and a class being held at the Crafters Gift Boutique where I have a display.  It's going to be another busy week.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Three Little Words; Inks:  Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder; Card Stock:  Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits Die, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Clean and simple.  The new In Colors and the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog are a perfect match.

Until we meet again...

Valentine's Day Is Not Far Away

So, I've been wearing out my Hearts Collection Framelits.  This is the second card I made the other day.  I'm really liking the new Framelits.  I don't have a lot of time this evening so I'm just going to show you the card and go do what I need to do.

Stamp Set:  Take It To Heart; Ink:  Real Red; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Red Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

If you'd like to know how you can become a demonstrator and start your own business, give me a call.  I would love to share the opportunity with you.  You can also find out more by clicking on the Join My Team tab at the top of the page.

Blessings from Marsha

Happy Anniversary Sparkle

It was fun to finally get a chance to be creative.  It's been a busy time since Thanksgiving and I feel like I've just caught my first deep breath!  I made three cards Friday afternoon using one sheet of Blushing Bride card stock and, over the weekend, I'll show you how I used it.

I love Stampin' Up!® Glimmer paper!  It shimmers and sparkles and grabs the eye.  When asked to design an anniversary card,  I knew I wanted to use it to add some glitz to the card. On the inside of the card in Regal Rose, I stamped the sentiment, "You're in my thoughts; You're in my heart," from the Word Play stamp set.

Stamp Sets:  You Are Loved, Language of Friendship, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Word Play; Inks:  Crumb Cake, Regal Rose, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker; Card Stock:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Jewels Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

If you would like free instructions for making the Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border square, e-mail me at the address above and I'll send it right out to you.

Blessings from Marsha

Holiday Stocking

Today was spent exploring options for an upcoming Workshop I have on Tuesday.  My Hostess wants a Christmas card as our make and take.  I'm wanted to use the new dies but just wasn't sure in what manner.  I decided to use the Holiday Stocking Die and place the card stock in such a way as to have a fold along the left so it actually forms a card.  You could use it as a card or a large tag on a gift bag.  I used the Peekaboo Die to made a window in which to hide the sentiment.  I love that Glimmer Paper, both the Silver and the Red.

The first photo shows the window up close.  The second is of the card itself.  I'm thinking I need a new camera because my photos of late have not been as good as when I first purchased the camera.  The colors are just not right but at least you'll get the idea.  Looks like a shopping expedition is in my future.

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Pool Party, Silver Glimmer Paper, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (retired); Accessories:  Big Shot, Bigz L Holiday Stocking Die, Bigz L Peekaboo Frames Die

There is still time to get your own Big Shot.  Become a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator by November 11th and you get one FREE!  For details, click here.

Blessings from Marsha

Yes, It Is Good To Be A Hostes!

From now through December 15, a Hostess can earn an extra $35 in additional Stampin' Up!® products when they host a $350 workshop. Schedule your Workshop today!  Click the image above for more information.

 And, you still have time to get that FREE Big Shot!  You have until November 11th to sign up to become a Stampin' Up!®  Or, you could choose up to $100 in Free products.  But time is getting short, sign up today.

Blessings from Marsha

Don't Miss Your BIG Opportunity!

It's not too late for you to join the fun and excitement of being a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator.  And, when you sign up during October, you'll receive a FREE Big Shot or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up!® products of your choice!

There is only one week left to take advantage of this opportunity.  Don't delay, sign up today!

This Thanksgiving card was made using the Top Note Die run through the Big Shot.  It is just one example of what you can do with the Big Shot.  The possibilities are endless!

Rememeber, October 31st is the last day you can sign up to become a demonstrator and get the FREE Big Shot.

Blessings from Marsha

Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

Do you enjoy crafting?  Wouldn't you love to earn money while doing something you enjoy?  And, what about the convenience of setting your own hours?  If you find that appealing, then Stampin' Up!® is the right opportunity for you.

Creating beautiful cards, scrapbook pages and 3-D projects is something I love to do.  I also enjoy helping others explore their creativity by sharing what I do.  Sharing my passion for stamping, meeting new people and having the chance to build my own business are just a few reasons that made me decide to become a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator.  I also get to set my own schedule!

Other great benefits of being a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, include:

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin’ Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin’ Up!® events!
• Regular get togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

Now is a great time to become a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator.  Throughout the month of October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in Free Stampin' Up!® products) when you sign up to be a Demonstrator.

Contact me today for more information! 

Precious Butterflies

We have been experiencing our Indian Summer here in Iowa and the butterflies have been flitting past my living room window in recent days.  They made me think of a new Hostess stamp set I've been wanting to use.  My time to create was limited today so I thought a clean and simple design would be perfect for Precious Butterflies.

Stamp Set:  Precious Butterflies; Inks:  River Rock, Concord Crush; Card Stock:  River Rock, Concord Crush, Whisper White; Accessories:  Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Jewels Basic Rhinestones ( six colored with permanent marker), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die

I stamped the images and sentiment on the oval before I ran it though the Big Shot using the Stripes Embossing Folder.

If you'd like to know how you can receive the beautiful Precious Butterflies Stamp Set, e-mail me for details.

Blessings from Marsha

And Then There Was FREE!

It's a great time to become a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator!  During the month of October, join Stampin’ Up!® and you’ll get a FREE Big Shot.  Or, if you already have a Big Shot, you can get up to $100 in FREE Stampin’ Up!® products.



Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin’ Up!®’s exclusive dies to create uniquely beautiful projects.

The new demonstrator Starter Kit contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, as well as everything you need to start your new business.

You don't want to miss this BIG deal!  Contact me today to learn how you can take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.  You can sign up online by clicking on the Join The Fun tab at the top right of my demonstrator business website.

Special Cards for Special Girls

Today I had planned to show another card designed using the new Christmas Lodge Stamp Set from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog.  My plans for the day changed and I didn't have time to make another card.  Instead I got to spend a great day with my best friend just simply spending time together.  It is time I so treasure.

What I am sharing tonight are the cards I made for my sweet little girls who I sponsor at Cien Fuego Children's Center in the Dominican Republic.  They are two very special little ladies!

Jahely will be seven next month so her's was definitely a birthday card.  Bright, cheerful just like her adorable smile.

 
Sulennes' is just to let her know I am thinking of her.  She has a gorgeous smile and her eyes just sparkle.

The majority of the cards are from retired product but I wanted to share these with you anyway.  I know the girls love getting mail.

Be watching over the next weeks to come.  Many new things are on the horizon that I will be sharing with you, even a contest or two. 

Blessings from Marsha

Christmas Lodge Tree

Finally, I had a chance to play with some of my new Holiday Mini products.  What I find so interesting about all of this, is usually I'm the last one to even begin to think of Christmas until after Thanksgiving.  With all the fantastic new products, Christmas has grabbed hold and we're off and running.  Yes, I will tone it down the closer we get to Thanksgiving.  I do have several Thanksgiving projects in the design sketch stage that I will share with you later.

In the meantime let me introduce you to one of my favorite sets from the Holiday Mini, the Christmas Lodge Stamp Set.  This is just one of six stamps in the set.  I have a thing for trees so when I saw this one, I just knew we were going to become close friends. While this is a pine tree, my favorite tree is the oak.  Tall, majestic and beautiful, they are a study in the sturdiness of God. There is no other way to describe them.   The Lovely As A Tree Set has a fantastic oak tree stamp.

Stamp Set:  Christmas Lodge; Inks:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White; Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Emboss Powder, 3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Sponge Dauber, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots

Tomorrow's card will feature another stamp from the Christmas Lodge Set.  And, be sure to place your Summer Mini order soon.  Next Wednesday is the last day you can order from that Catalog. 

Blessings from Marsha

Calypso Coral Thank You

Everything is ready and while I have a wee bit of extra time, here is another card that was designed for today's Come & Go Card Buffet.  Eight designs are available and each day, I'll share one of those designs with you.

I love the new In Colors.  They are bright, sunny and warm.  For this card I combined Not Quite Navy and River Rock with Calypso Coral.  These colors really work well together.  I ran the Calypso Coral layer through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder to give it some texture.

Stamp Set:  Easy Events; Ink:  Night of Navy, Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker; Card Stock:  Not Quite Navy, River Rock, Calypso Coral, Whisper White; Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1-1/4" Not Quite Navy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

It's time to get to work.  If you'd like to know more about what I do and how you can do it, too, you can get the details here.

Blessings from Marsha

Open House

What a fantastic day!  The Open House was so much fun and I'd like to share some of the photos with you.  The first picture shows the centerpiece on the table where we put our make 'n takes together.  The basket holds four Idea Book & Catalogs with a Wish List and Order Form in each, the Summer Mini Catalog, Booking Certificates and pens.  Everything you need all in one place.

Centerpiece

 

The box on the right holds the door prize that can be won.  It holds a Classic Stamp Pad, a single Stamp, four 3x3 cards with envelopes and one example of what the card will look like when they complete it.  I kept it simple so the only thing that needs done is to add the sentiment.

Door Prize Card

 

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Pacific Point; Card Stock:  Pool Party; Whisper White; Accessories:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit

This next photo is the display.  Stationary tins, Candy boxes, a Coaster set, Note Pads and more.  Simply colorful. 

Display Table

Everyone who stopped by, was given a FREE Gift.  The Post-It Note Holder can sit on your desk or hang on the wall. 

FREE Gift

3x3 Make 'n Take

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Melon Mambo:  Card Stock:  Textured Rich Razzleberry, Ice Cream Parlor (retired), Whisper White; Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Postage Stamp Punch,  Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, permanent markers

And there you have it.  All the fun and a beautiful day.  It doesn't get any better than that.

Leave me a comment and let me know you stopped by.  I love hearing from you.

Blessings from Marsha

It Is Done!

Tomorrow is the last day I have to get everything ready for Farmer's Market Jubilee.  The Crafters Gift Boutique is right in the middle of all the excitement.  Every Saturday since the opening of the Farmer's Market, those of us who have a booth at the Boutique have been encouraged to set up a table displaying our craft.  We set up on the lawn in front of the store and it is fun to visit with those who come along to check things out.

I spent my evening completing one of the new products I want to show off on Saturday.  I like the way it came together.  The four piece coaster set features four sets of inserts.  There are four inserts for each season so you can change them out as the seasons change.

Coaster Inserts

Stamp Set:  A Flower for All Seasons; Ink:  StazOn Black, Real Red, Stampin' Write Markers in Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi, Island Indigo, Pool Party; Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler; Accessories:  Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Big Shot, Fancy Fan Letterpress

Here is one of the finished inserts.  The coaster is a glass tile that is tinted a very light pastel green.  It looks well with all the colors used for the tiles.

A Flower for All Seaons Coaster Set

Now it's time to clean up and get some rest.  Tomorrow, well actually, today is going to be another busy one.  I love staying busy and Stampin' Up!® has given me the opportunity to be creative and to share it with others.  You could do the same.  Now is the time and the $99 Starter Kit is only available for a few more days.  If you would like more information, leave me a comment or e-mail me at marshastamps@gmail.com.

Blessings from Marsha

Pinwheel Fun

Driving down the street the other day, I saw one of those yard pinwheels vigorously spinning in the wind.  It reminded me of the pinwheels I used to play with as a child.  I got to thinking about how one would look on a card.  This card is a very clean and simple one and made up in no time.  The pinwheel is made from a 3x3 square of card stock that is cut from each corner to within a half inch of the center of the square.  Then, you fold the corners up to form the wheel and that's all there is to it.  Pinwheels are still fun to play with.

Pinwheel Laughter

Stamp Set:  Word Play; Ink:  Cajun Craze; Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Well Worn Design Series Paper; Accessories: Top Note Die, Antique Brad, Big Shot

If you'd like to order the supplies to make this card, my online store is always open.  Just click the link at the upper right.  If you want complete instructions on how I put it all together, e-mail me at marshastamps@gmail.com.

Blessings from Marsha