New to stamping? How best to try it out?

I had a fun question yesterday... "how do I try out stamping"?  

I'm very interested to hear all your ideas (please comment below).  My thought was to buy a "kit".  A kit has stamps, ink and all the supplies you need to create beautiful projects.  

Here are a few kit ideas:


The first is Paper Pumpkin. At $20 a month (and for August 2018 only $10) it's an easy way to get creative.  You can make up the projects using the video or paper instructions just the way the kit is intended OR you can create alternative projects.  To get a Paper Pumpkin go to my online store, and click on Paper Pumpkin and buy a 1 month subscription (or more if you wish).  Don't forget the code BLOOM0818 so it's 50% off.  

I also like the kits in the annual catalog.  See page 7 8 and 9. I like the one on page 8 Soft Sayings.

You get materials for 20 cards, the stamps and ink, and the block.  And there's a refill for $21 if that suits you.  Lots of card varieties, Birthday, Thank You, Congratulations, Just a Note etc. Below are the kit contents

I also liked the Lots of Happy - we made up these cards at class.  Everyone loved them. Water color pencils are included (if you buy through me I'll send a blender pen - more on that later - but you'll be glad to get this extra accessory!).  Click here to see a prior post on this kit

And a true favorite is the kit on page 205 with the Big Butterfly and Big Flower for coloring with Blends (alcohol markers). I LOVE this stamp set, mine has got a big workout!

 Click here to see projects made with the Beautiful Day set  

I hope you have some inspiration on starting. Remember, it just takes StampInkPaper (the SIP in SipCraftCare).  

And just me, but I think the MOST important part of a card is a stamp on the front and it going into the mail to make someone's day. Real mail really does say a lot. 

Happy stamping - MaryKate

PS When ordering use the host code, you'll want my free gift this month :)  Kind of like a Holiday gift in September!

Big Box with Delightfully Detailed Cards

We created "big boxes" with the Memories and More card sets and I posted about it here

click here to see the Big Box and cards

And I just got these great photos from my teammate Diana!  She used a different Memories and More Card set "delightfully detailed".  


Her box and cards are stunning!

Would you like an instruction set along with a set of cards and all the paper cut and scored for you?  The box take 1 12x12 and 2 regular sheets, along with the Memories and More cards (3 large, 3 medium, 3 narrow).  Simply place a $50 order with the host code and it's my gift to you and will arrive in the mail in early September.  

So much fun and so easy to make. These make truly wow gifts!!

Happy stamping MaryKate

Paper Pumpkin July 2018 my projects

Finally I made up my July Paper Pumpkin and its SO CUTE!.  4 adorable baskets filled with 3 cards each.

And here's the video on the "How to" to make these projects.

And a few close up photos for you. 

And, don't forget to subscribe by Aug 10 for next month's Paper Pumpkin, usually $20 a month (bit less with a subscription) but only $10 for August!! The code is BLOOM0818 Try it once... and if you change you mind, you just cancel. Easy. No obligation.

Thanks for considering getting a Paper Pumpkin through me!  You can find with zip code 04943 and my last name is Scott. 

Happy stamping MaryKate

Fun Folds with Bouquet Blooms

At class Aug 10 230-4pm we are doing 4 fun fold cards.  This one uses dies, but I'll be sharing how you can do this without dies.  

Here's a short video showing you the fun fold and how the dies work.  

Come and play with us Aug 10 230-4 - RSVP essential - MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com

happy fun folding! MaryKate

The Smoosh card with Beautiful You

As part of the Fun Folds class Aug 10

230pm-4pm we are making this "smoosh" card.

This card was made by my friend Angel.

We'll use the same set she did (Beautiful You) but different designer paper.

See how it folds out?  This is really pretty.

And it's a square card, so we will get out our envelope punch boards out and make an envelope to match!

The class include 4 fun folds, stay tuned, as I'll post them everyday!

I have 3 places left for Friday so message me for a place

Happy stamping, MaryKate

Mason Jars - a favorite

With the fun of a new catalog with new stamps sometimes I forget my favorites, like this one Jar of Love.

Simple card but wow.

Love the matching dies that makes flowers and stems / leaves so easy.

If you'd like to see other "jar" cards, just type "jar" into the search bar (or any stamp set name) and you'll see what I created with that set.

Thanks for supporting me by shopping with me, I so appreciate it.

happy stamping, MaryKate

Bonus Days are back $5 for every $50 you spend

Stampin' Up! bonus days are back!  For every $50 you spend between August  1 - 31 (total before shipping and tax) you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used September 1–30.  

Perfect timing to order the exclusive bundle from the Color Your Season promotion (see below) or anything you like because you will get a coupon for every $50 you spend! 

Don't forget the host code to extra free things from me! See top right corner of the blog :)

happy stamping, MaryKate