Mini Coffee Cups with Hello You Thinlets

As the school years ends (hooray for summer!) I'll be posting some ideas on fun gifts, easy gift card holders and matching cards... so great to say thank you to all the teachers, support staff and others who do so much extra all year long.  

Ok .. who doesn't love coffee, hot chocolate or cold drinks from your favorite coffee spot?

You can make these into a Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Tim Horton or other themes!

Sometimes it's hard to see size in photos.. so I've propped up a gift card so you can see the size (super cute mini size:)

You can fill these cups with candy, chocolate and marshmellows... and then why not insert a gift card along the edge... a fun easy personal gift to say thank you to anyone.

We have 2 classes for the coffee cups (and there are 2 other projects along with this coffee set).

The classes will use these thinlets so you can use hello, or thanks, or happy (and add birthday)

Tuesday May 16 at Warsaw 6-730pm and Sunday May 21 in Hartland.  Classes are nearly full... so please RSVP and if we need to I can add an extra class!

Happy crafting MaryKate

New in clearance!!

If you are a Stampin Up Shopper, check out clearance today... new stuff was added TODAY. 

Tip... search by price low to high (see the blue arrow above) so you can see the best bargains! I love the red and green ribbon and twine, I know I'll use it at Christmas. 

Use our host code EXM3AUDH and get your free share of paper and ribbon! Or email me and I'll put in the order with mine to save on shipping

Happy crafting, MaryKate :)

Final post on the Audrey and the PP April 17 cards

Here's the cute bag and cards we made on Saturday at class.  The third card is on the post below (I used it for a thank you for Lori!) I just love the matching envelopes with that pop of lemon-lime twist!

The bag is designed by Becky Roberts so let me if you want the details on how/where to buy the pattern (I'm allowed to teach but not share the pattern or written instructions).

Fun times... our next classes are in May (work travels and some vacation with Charlie for me in early May!). Check the tab on Events and Workshops!

I'll put in an order on May 2nd if anyone wants to join me and share the shipping costs and share in the free hostess goodies :)  Let me know!!  And don't forget, if want anything on the retiring list, get it fast, already I've sent 2 emails today saying "sorry... it's been sold".. I hate to send these note!

Happy Crafting - MaryKate

Thank you Lori - you are an amazing Robotics teacher

Teachers do a lot outside the classroom (I know that's not news!).

Our own crafter Lori, teacher at Warsaw, coach of the Robotics team for grades 5-8, is taking them to a State competition.  Super impressive they are at this level!!

So we (our SipCraftCare crafters) raised the money to send her team to the competition.. what a great cause to raise money for!!  Good luck Robotics team!!! 

Thank you Lori for all you do.

Like the card?  We all did too.. we each made 3 different "You're the Best" cards at class on Saturday and paired it with an "Audrey" handbag.  

Happy Crafting, MaryKate

Sara's Paper Pumpkin April 2017 cards... for our Saturday class

This Saturday we are making elegant handbags and filling them with cards.  There are 2 card options, one is with the set Beautiful You (search "beautiful you" in the search bar to see prior cards we made) and one is with the Paper Pumpkin set designed by Stampin Up CEO Sara Douglas.

Here's an example of one of the cards from Sara's set - this is made by Kelley Holmes - from our crafting group.  Such a pretty card, thank you for the lovely note Kelley!

And here's a whole set made by another crafter Mary Deatherage from the same set.

So... we'll make a bag and 3-4 cards ..and I'll post our creations on Monday!

Class is full for this Saturday, check out events/workshops tabs for other classes and join us for a fun crafting experience!

Happy Crafting, MaryKate

High Tide Cards

I'm so happy this set High Tide is carrying to the new catalog.  We made 2 cards to match our LL Bean Bags last Saturday and I was asked to post the card instructions.  Here they are!

The Red Lighthouse card

Base card 8 ½ x 5 ½ folded, red layer 5 ¼ x 4, vanilla 3 ¾ x 5

This is a 2 step stamp, one stamp on top of the other

1.Stamp the shadow of the lighthouse in smokey slate

2.Stamp the body of the lighthouse in real red

3.Cut this out

4.On the card, stamp the sand with crumb cake

5.Stamp the greeting with crumb cake 

6.Stamp the waves, I used pool party but I stamped off for a lighter color, I think soft sky would be a good color too.

7.Add a little bit of dazzling diamonds on the ocean waves with the fine tip glue pen

8.Adhere the lighthouse with dimensionals

9.Add a rhinestone for the light in the lighthouse

The Crumb Cake Lighthouse

Base card 8 ½ x 5 ½ folded, mint macaron 5 ¼ x 4, whisper white 3 ¾ x 5

1.Stamp the sand with crumb cake

2.Stamp the shadow of the lighthouse in crumb cake – lining up the lighthouse to fit into the sand (just 1 lighthouse)

3.Stamp the greeting with crumb cake 

4.Stamp the waves, I used mint macaron but I stamped off for a lighter color

5.Add a little bit of dazzling diamonds on the ocean waves with the fine tip glue pen – let it dry for a good 30 min

Come and join us for class in Hartland or Pittsfield. Details on the events tab.

If you'd like this set, let me know and I'll add it to our order.  Our profits are going to the Warsaw Robotics team this month so purchasing this set, supports their team competition 

And don't forget the retiring list of stamps, paper, ribbons, and embellishments is out.. if you have a favorite, order it very soon... things sell quickly.  And don't forget to check out clearance!

Happy crafting, MaryKate

Color Challenge Beautiful You

We have a weekly challenge.. either colors (and you can make anything) or a sketch.  This week was fabulous as I love Melon Mambo and Basic Black

 And I had to use the Beautiful You set.. so happy it's in the new catalog!

I stamped her out and then stamped again on the designer paper, and cut out her dress and hat.   And with a little piece left over, I thought I'd decorate the envelope.  Super simple but I love it!  I used our notecards (3 1/2 x 5) with the mambo layer cut at 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 and the card at 3 x 4 1/2.

Don't forget ... lots of things are retiring and on sale, so check out the store!

Happy crafting everyone, MaryKate