Monday, January 31, 2022

Every Chapter - A fun book club card

 My library celebrated their 40th anniversary of "Friends of the Library". I made tent cards for the tables.




So it's a regular card 4 1/4 x 11 but both sides had the "front" of the card.  


I embossed in silver for some shine. I was asked to use the library's colors... which are Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody and Gorgeous Grape -- all colors I love (but not together!) I thought the colors were quite rich together.

So I used some of the Free Sale-A-Bration paper (Marbleous) and I think it kept the look but softened it.

The set is called Every Chapter and I love it!

I'll be using this at my upcoming library class Feb 4 and 5 (2-330pm both days) and free!! No cost, the library provides me with a supply fee.  Details on the Workshop tab. Hope to see you there.


Questions? I'm here... MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Birthday Cards - a fun kit with Light the Candles, video included

Hi all!


This is a super fun birthday card kit.  The kit makes 8 cards (great for men, women, children), just fun birthday cake and candles! 


Click here to see me make the cards it's a short video, I make just 2 (I know you are busy crafters!)


Kits are available in my online store, you click on the cart and select "kits" from the product list.  


I made up the 2nd card as designed and then also with a "wonky" look.. which do you prefer?


Everything you need is in the kit: all the project supplies, the stamp set, ink, block and adhesives.  I love that it's so portable.  Kits are perfect if you are away from your own craft room (perhaps you are a snowbird?).


Here's a link to the instructions (if you'd like to see how the cards go together).

Click here for the instruction set

Lot's of choices with our Kits collection.  


Let me know if you have questions! 

Happy Crafting, MaryKate

Friday, January 21, 2022

Sour Cream Container using SAB Rainbow Paper with a video

 This week I have several projects made using our wonderful new Sale-A-Bration items.  This is fun cute table favor, treat holder.  Below is a link to a video on how to make this holder.  


“Sour Cream” Treat Box Dimensions and "how to"

1.   The Rainbow paper is 4 x 6 with TearNTape on 1 short and 1 long side. Put tear n tape on one short side, turn the paper over and put tear n tape on one long side.

2.   Make a roll (almost looks like a toilet roll!) secure using the tape on the short side of the paper.

3.   Remove the lower tear n tape (now it is in a circle) and secure the bottom edge – but when you secure this make sure the seam is off center.

4.   Now fold the other end the other way so it looks a bit like a sour cream container.

5.   Add ribbon and a greeting to the open end, securing with a clip. You can adhere both ends, but I like to be able to open and close my packaging.

6.   Fill with treats

7.   This is perfect for Valentine’s or for a party favor, or as a name tag for a dinner table


We did a virtual launch for our catalog and recorded to a Facebook page. Here's a link to the group, feel free to join us.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/905065200368934

Also on that Facebook site:

There's a video on this page, showing you all the SAB projects, I'm posting on all week. Here's a link to the video click here to see the video with 4 SAB projects

Sale-A-Bration is a twice a year promotion where you get to choose a stamp set or designer paper when you spend $50.  You can see this SAB catalog of choices by clicking on the Tab (above) on Shopping, Deals and Catalogs.  


Happy to send you a catalog, answer your questions, please reach out MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Happy stamping, MaryKate




Thursday, January 20, 2022

Friendly Hello Birthday Card with a vidoe

 This week I have several projects made using our wonderful new Sale-A-Bration items.  




This Friendly Hello paper is so pretty, the colors are Pool Party, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia and Granny Apple Green, it's very springy!

Friendly Hello – Birthday card Dimensions and "how to"

1.   Designer paper 4 x 11, scored at 2 3/8 and 7 ¼

2.   Trim the top of the paper into a vee by finding the middle (2”) and then measuring ¾ from the top edge, cutting each side into the center to it’s a gradual vee.

3.   Create the inside – the white is 3 ½ x 4 ¼ - stamp on this paper and add to the inside of the card.  You could cut this down to show more of the designer paper.

4.   Now make the front: stamp the greeting (you can use a punch, cut a shape or die cut)

5.   Trim the 2 other pieces of designer paper that are 1 x 4 with a flag end (or use a banner punch)

6.   Attach the 2 pieces flat to the top part of the card (above the “vee”), and then add the greeting with dimensionals – tip make sure the adhesive for these 2 pieces is only at the top so the card can open.

7.   Tie 18” of matching ribbon around the top and tuck under the top of the greeting so this can be pulled off by the recipient. This can be mailed in a regular envelope. 


We did a virtual launch for our catalog and recorded to a Facebook page. Here's a link to the group, feel free to join us.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/905065200368934

Also on that Facebook site:

There's a video on this page, showing you this project and how to easily cut the vee at the top of the card. Here's a link to the video click here to see the video with 4 SAB projects


Sale-A-Bration is a twice a year promotion where you get to choose a stamp set or designer paper when you spend $50.  You can see this SAB catalog of choices by clicking on the Tab (above) on Shopping, Deals and Catalogs.  


Happy to send you a catalog, answer your questions, please reach out MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Happy stamping, MaryKate




Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Sweet Conversations "Split Technique" card with a video!

This week I have several projects made using our wonderful new Sale-A-Bration items and our new Valentine Suite: Sweet Conversations




The card uses the Sweet Conversations paper - this 12x12 pack is a winner!  I love making lots of Valentine cards (spread the love, appreciate people around you!) So this card is a great option as it uses 4x4 sheet of the designer paper. Getting 9 cards from a single sheet is very paper efficient!


A Valentine using the split technique

1.   You have 2 sheet of Sweet Conversation designer paper each 4 x 4; there are several options

a.   White Base 8 ½ x 5 ½

b.   I cut my 4 x 4 with a slice starting at ¾ on the right going down to 1 ¼ on the right.

c.   I spread these apart and stamped in between. I used Sweet Conversations and stamped-off the hearts but my greeting is full strength so it stands out. I added an embellishment of the little envelope from the matching dies with hearts coming out the envelope.

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We did a virtual launch for our catalog and recorded to a Facebook page. Here's a link to the group, feel free to join us.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/905065200368934

Also on that Facebook site:

There's a video on this page, showing you the "split technique" . Here's a link to the video click here to see the video with 4 projects


Sale-A-Bration is a twice a year promotion where you get to choose a stamp set or designer paper when you spend $50.  You can see this SAB catalog of choices by clicking on the Tab (above) on Shopping, Deals and Catalogs.  My online store is always open :)


Happy to send you a catalog, answer your questions, please reach out MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Happy stamping, MaryKate




Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Daffodil Easter Blessings #SimpleStamping Card

This week I have several projects made using our wonderful new Sale-A-Bration items.  



The card uses this Daffodil paper - it is a winner! One of the sheets is perfect to split into 6 card fronts from a single sheet of designer paper.  This quick card has a wow factor just by adding the butterflies and twine!  The greeting comes from the Daffodil set in the new catalog.  #SimpleStamping is fun!


We did a virtual launch for our catalog and recorded to a Facebook page. Here's a link to the group, feel free to join us.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/905065200368934

Also on that Facebook site:

There's a video on this page, showing you all the SAB projects, I'm posting on all week. Here's a link to the video click here to see the video with 4 SAB projects


Daffodil Easter Blessings Card Dimensions

1.   Daffodil paper is 4 x 5 ¼ (there are several options)

2.   Wrap about 36” with twine

3.   Add to a Vanilla base 5 ½  x 8 ½

4.   Add a greeting – I cut the Flirty Flamingo in half to create a shadow with the Lovely Label punch

5.   Stamp the greeting and add to the Flamingo shape

6.   Add the small butterflies to the card

SStamp inside or add designer paper inside or on the envelope 


Sale-A-Bration is a twice a year promotion where you get to choose a stamp set or designer paper when you spend $50.  You can see this SAB catalog of choices by clicking on the Tab (above) on Shopping, Deals and Catalogs.  


Happy to send you a catalog, answer your questions, please reach out MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Happy stamping, MaryKate




Monday, January 17, 2022

Looking for fun-quick handmade Valentine's Cards?

This is a quick fun way to make 4 Valentine cards.





The layout is the same for all the cards...but the cards can be horizontal or vertical.  


You take 4 sheets of 2-sided designer paper (I'm using the new Sweet Conversation paper from our new Jan-June Mini), cut them 4 x 5 1/4



Stack them on top of each other. If your paper is directional, stack them all the same way.


Cut in half (along the short edge) at 2 3/4 (red line)

Cut the larger piece at 3" (green line)

Cut the skinny piece at 2" (green line)

See the template below.


Now mix and match the papers, turn the paper over to see which side you like, mix up the papers.  Add to a half sheet of cardstock (8 1/2 x 5 1/2) I used Real Red and Highland Heather.


I added a heart with a stamp from "Heartfelt" and punched it with the matching heart punches. 

A little red satin ribbon under the heart and poof they are done.


If you have some designer paper (I'm sure you do)... try this stack and slice technique.  

If you need supplies, my online store is open, and if you use the host code (top right corner of this page), I'll send you a thank you gift of embellishments.  Don't forget it's Sale-A-Bration so for each $50 you spend, you select a free item.

I sent out catalogs about 2 weeks ago... so if you didn't get one, please reach out to me MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com


Happy creating! MaryKate


Monday, January 3, 2022

IDEAS Blog Hop January 2022 - Loving Sale-A-Bration

 Hello and welcome to the IDEAS Blog Hop for January 2022 - featuring projects using a theme of Loving Sale-A-Bration.  Some projects are more Valentine themed (or anniversary) or some more friend themed, like mine!

 

Welcome to our IDEAS blog hop for January 2022 This month we have curated tutorials from 15 international Demonstrators with a 75+ page full color tutorial bundle for you, featuring our Sale-A-Bration projects.  I think almost every set and paper is featured!   You will get 15 detailed tutorials with a range of projects including cards and 3D items.  The tutorials have detailed instructions in imperial (aka inches!) and metric.




Here is our sneak peek collage for the January IDEAS Tutorial Bundle.  Each photo represents one designer's tutorial in our bundle.



I made 2 cards and a "Welcome" door hanger filled with treats and wifi codes! I love having guests visit me in Florida.  I used the Island Vibes stamp set, with Friendly Hello for the greeting and a sneek peak of the new Artfully Composed bundle. 

If you are a demonstrator, I include tips and ideas on creating a class with these projects. 

All the details, how-to, dimensions and tips are in my tutorial. Lots of photos and diagrams to make it easy to follow along.  

I hope you like these projects and the projects from my fellow IDEAS demonstrators.  It's really a great bundle of inspiration for crafters or demonstrators looking for new ideas or workshop ideas.  Keep hopping so you can see all the creativity.   The bundle is about 65 pages of detailed full color instructions with 25+ projects (cards, 3D, and more!)

Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me at MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com Free to customers who purchase $35, or Free to my team members, or $15 by PayPal.  

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Thanks for stopping by. Please click on NEXT and visit Jacqui in the UK the next talented IDEAS demonstrator who has an awesome project 

Happy Hopping! MaryKate