Swirly Thank you!

Hi Everyone! It's official, today is the last day of school here! Let the summer vacation begin!! I hope you all have crafty plans for the summer! (This year during the summer I will only be posting 3 days a week instead of 6. I hope you all understand!)

Today is all about thanking the wonderful teacher's out there that do such a great job with our kids!

Not sure about you, but Swirly Bird is one of those stamp sets that are completely out of my comfort zone. Because you mostly random stamp which is not my thing! Getting better at it though!

I completely cased this one! Yep, I did! 

See those small gold dots?? There are embossed! Cool or what!? I made them using this really cool Versa Marker that one of my customers gave me for Christmas! Thank you!

We made this teacher an Aromatherapy bracelet too! 

As you can see I tried to make the card have the same colours as the bracelet. I think it worked out great! 

Of course this pretty little bracelet needed a pretty little package. It was supposed to be the same package as the other Aromatherapy Bracelet that we made for another teacher, however I forgot one score line. So, it turned into this!

I stamped all over the Whisper White cardstock. I changed it a little from the card.

It's a triangle box with no sides! Pretty cool eh? I love how everything turned out!

Confession... I completely forgot to take a picture of the card and the package together! Can't now because the teacher already has their gift! Oops!

Supplies for the card:

Paper:

Crumb Cake

Whisper White 

Inks:

Mint Macaron

Rose Red

Tempting Turquoise

Perfect Plum

Stamps:

Swirly Bird

Four You (retired)

Accessories:

Gold Thread

Gold Sequins

Glue Dots

Versa Marker

Gold Embossing Powder

Heat Gun

Supplies for the package:

Paper:

Whisper White 4" x 7 1/2"

score @ 3/4", 3 3/4", 6 3/4"

Inks:

Same as Card

Stamps:

Swirly Bird

Accessories:

Same as card

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Teacher Thank You Gift!

Hi Everyone! It's Monday! Hard to believe another weekend is behind us! I spent the weekend enjoying my family, how about you?

Since summer vacation will soon be upon us, I will be taking a break from Blogging 6 days a week. Don't worry, I will still be sending out new blog posts, only 3 days a week from July until September. I really need this time with my family, hope you all understand!

Don't forget, if you are interested in a ribbon share, please send me a message ASAP!

Okay, back to my card that I have for you today!

It's all about Thanking our wonderful teachers, they do such an amazing job with our kids.

I forgot to take a picture of the card and the treat bag all by it's self! Oops!

I know many of you are curious as to what we put inside that little treat bag...

An aromatherapy bracelet that we (my daughter and I) made ourselves! Super easy and fun too! 

There are black lava beads on the bracelet that you can put essential oils on. Great for when you are having a very stressful day, or when you need a little pick me up. You can put whatever essential oil you want on the lava beads.

Supplies for the card only, the treat bag is same as these but a little bit larger.

Supplies:

Paper:
Very Vanilla
Basic Black
Timeless Elegance DSP

Inks:
Memento Black

Stamp:
Tin of Cards

Accessories:
Deco Label Framelits
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon
Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Congratulations!

Hi Everyone! Today's card is a new one for me. I have been trying to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. For some of you this isn't new and not hard at all. But, for me it was very challenging. 

I thought I had to have the images completely straight in order for it to look nice, however I think it looks great. What do think? Can you even tell that I did the background words?

I started stamping the sentiment in the middle and worked my way up, then I worked my way down. I have no idea if that is the way to do it, but it worked for me!

There are 2 dimensionals (on top of one another) under the middle star, while the outside two have just one.

Since this is a Graduation card, I needed a little gift bag to go with it. You can find the instructions here.

 You would be surprised a what you can actually fit in that cute little treat bag!

Here they are all matchy matchy! What do you think?

Supplies for the card only:

Paper:

Rich Razzleberry

Whisper White

Rich Razzleberry DSP

Inks:

Rich Razzleberry

Stamps:

Balloon Celebration

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Dimensionals

Star Punch (retired)

Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (banner)

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Shadow Box Picture Frame

Hi Everyone! How was your Mother's Day? I hope your family spoiled you rotten!

Today I have a project to share with you. We made these at my Stamp Club meeting this past weekend. (If you are in my area and are interested in learning more, please send me a message!). 

The background paper is from the Birthday Bouquet DSP. 

Aren't those flowers gorgeous!

Of course I used LOTS of Dimensionals! 

I wanted to show you this project in hopes that it gets your imagination going on creating your own Shadow Box picture frame. 

If you need some other ideas, let me help! You could use: Butterflies, Hearts, Flowers in rows, you could make a scene with the Sheltering Tree stamp set, little squares with hearts, balloons, butterflies. I am sure you get the idea!

Supplies:

Paper:

Birthday Bouquet DSP

Old Olive

Mossy Meadow

Blushing Bride

Watermelon Wonder

Accessories:

Botanical Builder Framelits

Dimensionals

Rhinestones

Shadow Box Picture Frame

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Flurry of Wishes Gift Bag

Hi Everyone! I have a project to share with you today. I needed a Gift Bag to hold a few things. So, of course I made my own!

The finished size is 3" x 2" x 6 1/2". It holds a small bottle of Bubble Bath and a small container of Hand Cream. These would make great hostess, neighbour or teachers gifts!

I put Crystal Effects on the snowflakes to give it a little shine.

Here is a video of how I made the bag. Hope you like it!

Supplies:

Paper: 8 1/2" x 11" DSP, landscape score @ 1", 4", 6" and 9" Turn to portrait and score @ 2"

Whisper White and Coastal Cabana

Inks: Coastal Cabana

Stamps: Flurry of Wishes, Good Greetings

Accessories: Note Tag Punch, Score Pal, Bakers Twine, Crystal Effects, Snowflake Punch, Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Cute Little Treat Bag

Hi Everyone! Today, I have a cute little treat/gift bag to share with you. Don't you just love it!

 I had some left over Fresh Prints DSP 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" that I wanted to use up. So, this is what I came up with.

At first I was going to use them as little gifts, which I am still going to do. However, I came up with another idea! I am going to put them on my table at Christmas time with goodies in them.

Here is a video showing you how I made them!

 

Supplies

Paper: Fresh Prints DSP 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", All is Calm DSP 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", scrap of Whisper White, scraps of Crumb Cake, Real Red, and Coastal Cabana

Inks: Lost Lagoon, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Coastal Cabana

Stamps: Made for you and Good Greetings

Accessories: Score Pal, Washi tape Punch, Itty Bitty Punches, Boho Punches, All is Calm Embellishments, Ribbon, Pearls, Glue Dots, and Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. Thanks for supporting Stamping with Marsha!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Christmas Advent Calendar

Hi Everyone! Today I have a project for you, a Christmas Advent Calendar!

I had a lot of fun designing and make it. I wanted something that wouldn't take up too much room, but would be able to hold small goodies for at least three people (my hubby likes chocolates too!), and that I had to use what I already had. I couldn't go out and buy new things. It also had to be from one sheet. I didn't want to glue a bunch of pieces together. Talk about a challenge at first! This is what I came up with. What do you think?

Supplies: Trim the Tree DSP (4 1/2 x 6 1/2), clothes pegs, elastic string, Quickcuts (for the numbers), crimper (for the bottom of the bags), circle punches, star thinlits from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlit, fast fuse, and a picture frame (29x21 Ikea). I love how it turned out!!!

They look like little chip bags! 

I made a video so you can make one too! If you do, I would love to see it!

The finished size of each little pouch is 3 x 5 1/2. Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. Thanks for supporting Stamping with Marsha!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Tea Light Holder

Hi Everyone! Today, I have a fun little project to share with you. This really cute Tea Light Holder. They will be given to my daughters teachers at the end of the school year as a little thank you gift. You could always give them at a wedding shower, baby shower, Mother's Day gift, Thank You to a neighbour or friend. The possibilities are endless!

I made them using little containers that we got at Lee Valley Tool (here in Canada). They are called Watchmaker's cases, (for this project I used the size E case). They come in all different sizes.

Project Supplies for all of them:

Stamps: Petite Petals, Petal Potpourri, Flower Patch

Inks: 
Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette
Elegant Eggplant, Hello Honey
Hello Honey
Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe

Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Hello Honey, Calypso Coral, Elegant Eggplant, Mossy Meadow

Accessories: Watchmaker's cases, tea light, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Ribbon 6 1/2" for each container, Flower Medallion Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Punch (retired), Framelit from the Flower Patch set, Baker's Twine, old button, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

Guess what! I made a video tutorial! Hope you like it and it inspires you to make one or something like it. 

Here is one that I made just a little differently. You can cover them anyway you would like, and of course you can put anything you like inside!

Hope you enjoy the video!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Yet those who wait for the Lord, will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31

Lip Balm Holder

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you a little Lip Balm Holder. I didn't want them to be a little bag. I wanted something different. I wanted them small enough that you could put them in your purse or attach to a card as a thank you gift. The sky is the limit!

Project Supplies:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, (2" x 4" score @ 5/8" on every side)

Cover Sleeve: Best Year Ever DSP (3 1/2" x 2 3/4" score @ 3/4", 1 3/8", 2 1/4", 2 7/8")

Ink: Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Ribbon (about 12"), Baker's Twine (about 6 1/2"), 7/8" scallop punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Dimensionals, sticky strip or fast fuse, and of course lip balm!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32

Easter Basket

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you an Easter basket. Isn't it the cutest! I made it using the new Berry Basket Bigz L Die. You can decorate any way you want. With the handle, or without. The basket can be any colour you want, the possibilities are endless for decorating the outside of the basket too! We will be making one of these at my next Stamp Club meeting (if you would like more info about my Stamp Club or any other of my classes send me a message at stampingwithmarsha@gmail.com). For those baskets I will be putting something different inside, instead of candy, I found someone who put really cute flowers, so that is what I am going to do. Thanks for the great idea! It would make a really great Mother's Day gift too! 

Project Supplies:

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Momento Black
Stamps: Flower Shop, Indescribable Gift
Accessories: Pansy Punch, Rhinestones, Berry Basket Bigz L Die, Bitty Banners Framelit, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Cellophane bag

This is the one we made for my Stamp Club. I had little African Violets for them to put in their baskets. So cute!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!
Marsha

"Father if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." Luke 22:42

My Perpetual Calendar

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you a perpetual calendar that I made. I got the idea from here. (Paula has such amazing ideas, she is certainly very talented. Head on over and check her out). 

This calendar was made for Birthday's and Anniversaries if you want. Each of my pages are the same. I wanted the focus to be on the names that will be written on the lines. It makes a great gift for Mother's day or teacher's, etc. 

Project supplies:

Paper: Crushed Curry, Best Year Ever DSP, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Coastal Canbana

Ink: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry

Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Endless Birthday Wishes

Accessories: Binder Clips, Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Hole punch, Celebrate Today balloon framelits.

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!
Marsha

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37

Petal Potpourri 2

Hi Everyone! Today, I have some cards and a box using the new stamp set Petal Potpourri to share with you. The bottom 2 cards we made at my Stamp Club (if you are in my area - Southern Ontario - Halton and would like more info on my Stamp club or some of my other classes, send me a message at stampingwithmarsha@gmail.com)

This one is Early espresso with Melon Mambo

Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, and Best Year Ever DSP

Real Red and Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Crumb Cake

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Covered Notepad

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you a covered notepad. You won't believe how easy they are to make (I have a video to show you!). The best thing is that you can decorate the cover any colour/style you want. Here are just 3 samples. As you can see, I changed the cover style of each one.

Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, and Daffodil Delight

This is the one I make in the video.

Daffodil Delight Notepad Supplies:

Notepad that measure 4" x 5.5" (they come in a pack of 4 at the dollar store)

Daffodil Delight cardstock: 4" x 7 7/8" score @ 5 5/8" and 5 7/8"

DSP: 3 3/4" x 5 3/8"

Daffodil Delight cardstock: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Whisper White cardstock: 2 1/4" x 3

Scrap Daffodil Delight cardstock: punch with large scallop oval punch

Scrap Whisper White cardstock: stamp with greeting/sentiment, punch with large oval punch

Ribbon: about 20"

Accessories: glue dots for the buttons, dimensionals, sticky strip or liquid glue to adhere to the notepad

Check out the video 

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:4