IDEAS blog hop tomorrow May 4 2pm Eastern

Don't forget to join us for our blog hop tomorrow where you can see designs from our IDEAS bundle!

May 2nd 2pm Eastern

Happy Hopping MaryKate

3 x 3 treat packaging for Merci Chocolates with It Starts with Art

Amazing what you can do with a 3 x 3 piece of paper (check the past few days for details on this challenge).

I wrapped a Merci chocolate (no scoring needed) around the chocolate, sealed it closed with tear n tape.

I punch a hole in the top (both front and back).

Then inserted about 20" of ribbon from front to back.  The chocolate is pushed down so the ribbon is around the chocolate from top to bottom. Tie a bow.  If you pull the bow the chocolate slides up.  So it's a mini chocolate slider!

It's tiny, the 3rd photo shows it next to a gift card for perspective.

No measuring, no scoring, easy peasy - I hope you try it - MaryKate

3 x 3 challenge It Starts with Art meets Crafting Forever

Our team challenge using 3 x 3 paper continues....

I love this card!  I cut the designer paper to 2 x 3 and layered with a piece just 1/8" larger and arranged them in a wonky fashion (channeling my inner Angel)!

I colored the ribbon to match (love white ribbon as you can color it to match anything!)

and I added on the glitter dot, the scissors and greeting from the set "Crafting Forever", which is not forever as this set is on the retiring list! Still available but only til supplies last.

Enjoy the challenge! MaryKate

3x3 treat bag and mini cards

Our 3 x 3 challenge continues (see posts on April 29 and 30 for details).

Here is a fun bag that holds treats or mini cards.

The Calypso Cardstock is cut 6 x 6, and scored at 1 1/2 on 3 sides, the final side is the top and is score at 3/4 (for the "cuff").

You create 2 half bags and insert the back inside the front.  On the front is the 3 x 3 designer paper square from our challenge.

Hear are a few 3 x 3 mini cards with envelopes.  I cut the designer square to 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 and the layer is 2 7/8 x 2 7/8. My greeting is on the inside.

These would look great in our mini pizza boxes.

All the supplies are in my online store, don't forget the host code to get your free goodies!

Enjoy the challenge, MaryKate

3 x 3 Team Challenge Notecards

We have a fun team challenge (these happen most every week!)  This week each team member received 6 pieces of 3 x 3 designer paper, matching cardstock and a notecard with an envelope.

Let's see what they make (I'll post their projects next week). Today I'm sharing 2 notecards.


This first one is an easy pop out card.  The front is a 3 x 3 designer paper, with a back layer of 3 1/4 x 3 1/4.  

When it's opened it has a fun pop up effect.  The inside strip is 1" x 7" scored in half and in half again, folded into a "w". 

The squares sort of look like art on the wall, they are 1" square.

This notecard cuts the 3 x 3 in half and layers it at 1/4" more than the 2 pieces (now 3 x 1 1/2").  

I like the sparkle greeting, so I embossing in silver on the front and on the inside.  

I decorated my envelope with a strip of paper from one of the 3 x 3 pieces.  Easy and fun.

I can't wait to see what the team creates!!

happy stamping MaryKate

Team Challenge 3 x 3 Designer Paper

My team has been having fun with a series of creative challenges.  One was a color challenge using the 5 retiring in-colors (get these supplies before they run out!), 2 of my team mates won ribbon though a random drawing of all participants. 

Here's next week's challenge, inspired by 2 notecards made by Suzie Barnes my upline.

Both these notecards use a 3x3 piece of designer paper and are dressed up with embellishments like the butterflies, the braid trim, a punched piece and fun sentiments.

Here's a few close ups:  This one has a back layer of 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 (notecards are 3 1/2 x 5 and are 20 to a pack with envelopes).  

I love that she used the subtle (dry) embossing folder on the back petal pink layer.

The sentiment is fun ... we had a "socially distant" craft day where we were each in our homes (vs in person).

This one uses the stunning designer paper that looks like a Degas or a Monet.  Just a few embellishments dress it up.  

So the challenge... I sent my team 6 pieces of 3 x 3 paper and matching cardstock, along with a notecard and envelope.  I've asked them to make either or notecards and/or treat packaging with these pieces.

They can add extra cardstock or matching ribbon or twine. For every project they create and post to our FB page, they get an entry to win one of 2 stamp sets.  There's an early bird winner on Saturday May 2nd and a 2nd winner on Monday May 4.  

We have a fun team of hobby and business demonstrators that share creative ideas, participate in free fun challenges, love getting new products earlier than anyone else, and hanging out with creative people. To join it is $99 plus tax and you get $125 of your choice of any product, a month of Paper Pumpkin and free shipping -- and 20% off all your Stampin Up purchases.  If you don't keep your account open, that's totally fine, there's no obligation.  

Feel free to email me MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com if you have questions or just "join" under the Stampin Up website, my zip code is 34217

Happy creating! MaryKate

A digital "stamp set" to support COVID 19 relief efforts

A digital stamp set to support COVID 19 frontline responders and communities.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from demonstrators and our customers! 

You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

It's $12 (100% of the $12 goes to United Way or WHO) and it is 15 pages of imagery that you print and use with cards.

As part of Stampin Up's Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

We can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and 100% is donated to COVID-19 efforts.

If you wish to purchase click here, and the download happens in minutes.

Click here to buy the Digital Stamp Set Giveback

I bought it this morning and I'll be creating with it today - happy giving all - MaryKate