Maria's Merry Makings

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Dies R Us Challenge-December 1, 2020!(Christmas)

Hi, Friends!

It's time once again for the Dies R Us Challenge! And, the theme is (Christmas)! How are you coming along on those Christmas cards? Here's a chance to make one and join the challenge...enjoy creating!

We ask that you use at least one die on your project for the challenge.

I decided to make a Christmas card with darling penguins from Lawn Fawn! Lots of Lawn Fawn goodies on this card! All images were colored with copics. Twine to finish the card.

All dies and inks that were used for my card with links are listed below. I hope you create a project using dies and join us for the challenge!

Lawn Fawn-Here we go a-waddling

Lawn Fawn -Winter Wavy Sayings

Lawn Fawn-Stitched Windy Backdrop

Lawn Fawn-Fancy Wavy Banner Dies

Dies R Us has a sister store with warehouses in the USA and Canada called Didi Crafts.

It will ship to both the US and Canada. Didi Crafts will carry some of the same products as DRU, but most will be different. Now our Canadian friends don't have to worry about huge taxes or shipping fees. How great is that!?!

Thanks so much for taking time to visit here today! Have a great day, Hugs!

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Happy Birthday!

Hi, Friends!

I hope all is well your way! We have rainy cold weather today. So, it was a good day to spend the afternoon making birthday cards for December. I'm entering over at Simon Says Challenge.(Christmas or winter/festive)

My first card will be going to my friend, Dorothy. All cards were made with SU poinsettia stamps/dies. The sentiments vary, which are from PTI and SU.

I just couldn't resist purchasing the lovely poinsettia stamp set and design papers from SU this year. For this card, I did add a scallop border that was die cut using a die from MFT. The sentiment is from PTI. Gems and twine added to finish the card.

Next up,

This card will be going to my sis for her birthday. I went with a buffalo plaid theme for her birthday this year.

On this card, I gold embossed the poinsettia. The design paper is from MME. The sentiment is from PTI. Gems and ribbon to finish this second card.

Last up,

This card will go to my friend, Peggi. I used to work with her at the hospital where I worked. She was the administrative assistant. She was so sweet and organized. I miss her and my good nurse friends, Nola, Mary, and Michelle. But, once this crazy covid virus is over with I'm sure we will get together and meet for dinner.

I'm sure they could all pass for Christmas cards, but they are needed for birthday cards. For this last card, I used the dies that embossed the poinsettia and leaves. I did case the design from the SU Christmas catalog. The background was stamped with the pine bough stamp in DO rustic wilderness. The sentiment is from SU. Love the very pretty beaded pearls from SU, also. Pearls and gold thread bow to finish the card. Which one is your favorite? I guess I am leaning towards the last card because I love all the pretty layers!

Ok, friends, that's all for now. May you have a blessed week and a wonderful Thanksgiving for all of you in the USA!

Take care, hugs!!

Monday, November 16, 2020

Paper Sweeties November 2020-Release Rewind!

November Release Rewind! Today is the day when we combine the new with previously released stamp sets. Today I'm sharing another farm themed card!

Jake is with his farm friends wishing a happy birthday! The chick and Jakes's outfit is from the set What's up Chickie?. The barn is from the set Farmhouse sweet Farmhouse. The corn stalk and bale of hay is from the set Scarecrow. The sweet little lamb is from the set Hippity Hoppity Easter Wishes. The background was made using DO mustard seed and spiced marmalade. DO spray crackling campfire for interest. All images were colored with copics. Dots placed to finish the card.

And, once again the happy little chick singing a farm birthday song! I just love all the adorable farm animals, don't you?!

Project Supplies:

Jake Stamp--Paper Sweeties	Jake Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Stand Add-On: Scarecrow - Stamp Set - Paper Sweeties	Stand Add-On: Scarecrow Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Hippity Hoppity Easter Wishes Stamp Set
Hippity Hoppity Easter Wishes Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties

What's up chickie?

Farmhouse sweet Farmhouse

Hay there!

Sweet Cuts-Hay there!

Please check out more inspiration from my teammates!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Karen Bull
Karen Letchworth

Larissa Heskett
Lisa Golzbein
Maria Patrick

We hope you enjoyed the release this month!

Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by today!

Have a wonderful day!

Take care, hugs!

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Paper Sweeties November 2020-Release Party!

It's November Release Party for Paper Sweeties! Today I have the loveable cow in his party hat ready to celebrate!

For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with Doodlebug paper. The cow is from the new stamp set Hay there! The balloons and party hat are from the set Wishing you! All images were colored with copics. The circle frame is from the set Sweet Cuts-Circle Scallop Frames. The background behind the cow was made using DO mustard seed and candied apple. The fence was embossed. It was then die cut using the die from the new set Hay there! Brads were placed for interest. Sequins (Strawberry) to finish the card.