Pandemic Changed Everything

Yes, I was a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and presently I still use the supplies that I have purchased. Since we have been secluded I haven't been having my card classes nor have I uploaded as often as I wanted. So since then I have been pretty slow in using my supplies and I haven't been able to grow a team.

One of the many craft fairs I went to in the Fall 19

The products are still the bomb but I can't stay active now. I did hear from my up line that I can get an extension by calling the company and explain why I couldn't make my minimums in July. I have been doing this for 2 years now and I pretty much can't continue spending to keep my discount. 

Yes, I worked as hard as I could to grow. I participated in as many craft fairs as I possibly could go to in the Fall and Winter of 2019. I got a few names to add to my list but never gotten any responses from the lists I have sent information to. I am in an area that has many winter visitors rather than people who live here all year long. Trust me those who visit craft fairs are not interested in what I had. 

Most visitors are retired and got rid of a lot of things because they want to be able to travel. 

So I just figured that I would post on life events travels and the crafts I'm doing for myself and maybe what's going on here in Arizona. 

I hope you join me and stay and comment below.

Sorry I've been missing

Sorry that I haven't uploaded anything new on the blog. It may just be the way things have been going lately. Have you felt that way too? I have been online on my FaceBook page, Maryannes Creative Mix, I have been doing Art journaling to try and get past my block. Recently I uploaded a live event with April 2020 paper pumpkin and I think I'm getting my groove back. Don't know if my glum feelings have passed but I'm going to enjoy this while I have the chance. Sometimes you can't help how you're feeling. This past week I think was my lowest. My body was so very tired, and I haven't been doing anything so why am I so tired? I'm exhausted watching Netflix, please if I hear another reference to tigers oh my goodness! If you don't know what that means consider yourself lucky.

I thank you so very much for stopping in and reading. This has been really tough for me lately and I feel guilty for not getting uploads done but I am hoping you understand. I'm going to give it another try and I hope you will too.

The new catalog for Stampin' Up!® is coming soon with the new colors for this year and there are some real big surprises in store for us. I hope you'll follow along join me on my FaceBook group or watch me on my YouTube channel (same name).

Good Luck, stay safe and virtual hugs to you all.

Maryanne

Kylie Demonstrator Blog Hop March 2020

Welcome to March 2020 Kylie Bertucci's Demonstrator blog post

Here is this month's ideas If you like what you see and want to see more please subscribe so you will get notified when I post a new blog. Comment below to let me know you were here.

St. Patricks' Day Card


You are here with Maryanne Mott go below to check all the other blogs in the HOP and see the awesome ideas. Thank you for being here and please comment and share if you like to help us grow.

YOU'RE SO VERY LUCKY!

Here are the announcements for MARCH 2020 From

Maryanne's Creative Mix

March 7, OPEN HOUSE free 10am-2pm
come visit me and do a make n take and see all the
available classes at Blue Raven Art School 720 East Prince Road.

March 15, DROP-IN-CLASS $10 10am-2pm
Open class for scrapbooking, card making or just plain crafty goodness. come when you can leave when your done. A paper crafting class designer series paper, punches, die cuts, and embossing so that you can create your own special cards or design a scrapbook entry. Sample cards and ideas for scrapbooking your photos will be available.

Join me at Creative Mix Paper Crafters on Meetup.com and get notified of all the classes available.
Want to schedule your own?

You can have your own class in my studio or at Blue Raven School.

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Paper Pumpkin Alternative February 2020

I was desperately trying to figure out a card to make with the February Paper Pumpkin 2020.

So I was watching video's and Sam Calcutt from the UK to the rescue! She made a Tuxedo Card and I was determined to try to make one myself. Here is Sam's video to inspire you too.



Here is my video on how I made the Tuxedo Card with the Paper Pumpkin February 2020

Making a Bouquet to send through the mail

Kylie demonstrator blog hop February 2020

Welcome to February 2020 Kylie Bertucci's Demonstrator blog post

Here is this month's ideas If you like what you see and want to see more please subscribe so you will get notified when I post a new blog. Comment below to let me know you were here.

Using the Golden Honey (free item from this year's Sale-a-bration!) catalog combined with the Honey bee bundle die, I created these adorable note cards. 

 Really simple card with left over additions added to just give it some bling. The Die Cut Bee is actually the star of this little not card.






The note card measures 5 x 3.5 so cutting the background paper at 4.75 x 3.25 gives it a nice border. I added the 1inch x 4.75 dsp with the die cut of the bee made out of black foil sheet as the focal point.

I think it makes a cute gift 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Don't forget to visit the other amazing Stampin' Up!® demonstrators from around the world. You are presently here with Maryanne's Creative Mix I hope you'll subscribe and leave a comment before you head off to see the others. 

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Here Are the items I used in the video for the Little lady bug Home decor project

I cut the DSP to fit the interior of the frame 4'X9' and then I stamped and colored the little cutie Lady bugs. I also colored the flowers from the DSP to match. I used Stamp-n-blends. I grabbed the hearts from the paper pumpkin and folded them in half so that I could glue the one sides together. then attached to the DSP. It's so adorable! I might have to send one each to my cutie nieces. Who would you send your to? Anyone special ? or would you keep it to give you inspiration. 

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Sale-A-Bration update!  You won’t want to miss it!

Sale-A-Bration Second Release Is Coming soon! 

The next paper pumpkin kit in February will have full sized cards and goes really well with the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set. Subscribe before the 10th of February to take part in A lovely day.

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2205140

I'm looking to grow my team. Go here to learn more if you are in the US and want to either get a discount or start your own business. Email if you want more information.

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Sale-a-bration catalog is here inside are the items that you will be able to get  free with a purchase 

Click here for the Sale-a-bration catalog

Here is the mini catalog go download and check out all the neat ideas that are inside. 

Click here for the new mini catalog

Using from my heart DSP

The cute Valentine cards are sweet and I was tempted to make those but I was thought this paper would pair nicely with a black back round and I think it looks stunning. 

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Here is the video of the process enjoy and if you don't have a demonstrator I'd be happy to help you order your items. 

leave me a comment and let me know what you think about the black background.












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Coordination Product Release | Stampin' Up!

I hope you found this video exciting. I'll be having a class the 3rd Sunday in  February where we will be making and featuring some of these items. Hope you'll schedule a class with me. 

Peaceful poppies DSP and a stop in at the Dollar Store

Hi my vision is to inform and teach that making things is not wrong or cheap!



I hope that I can inspire you to create something and give it as a gift. Only to see how it sparks a smile.

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A quick stop into the dollar store and I now how a cute poppies seed packet to give as a sweet spring gift. (They were 4 for a dollar!


I hope you enjoy the video

If you do please subscribe so we can grow our community of crafters and spread the word that handcraft gifts are worthy of our time and appreciation.

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Lily impressions DSP simple stamping card 2020 Jan

          It's Sale-a-bration time and the DSP is beautiful!

Here is Lily Impressions

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Can't get over how beautiful both sides of the cards are in the Lily impressions DSP from the Sale-a-brations spring catalog. 

Lily impressions is one of the free items in the sale-a-brations catalog with a purchase of $50.00

To see the new spring catalog 

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