Moxie Fab World - Keen on Neon Challenge

Hello Friends -
I know.  I am easily sidetracked from what I should be doing {baking, wrapping}.  But this morning when pulling out some cardstock for the kiddies to make their daddy a birthday card, I found this neon paper.

Why do I have it and how old is it?  Five years ago, I made party invitations out of it.  I know . . . Relax.  Don't Do It.  But, I did it anyways.  And yes, I cannot throw / recycle anything.  And look, it had a use today!

The challenge {ends tonight} is at Moxie Fab World.

This paper is so bright, I had to wear shades . . .

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

This is a 3.5" x 3.5" card.

 

Cardstock - Bazzill

Treetops Die - Provo Craft

My Stash - Citrus Neon Papers

My Version of a Snowman Tag -

Hello Friends -
I am in packaging mode for cookies I made this weekend.

I started this tag a week or so ago and it was not quite right.  So, I set it aside and came back to it to figure out what else was needed.  I added the strip of striped sparkly paper on the left side and it made everything better.  {I know!  A 1/8" x 2" strip of paper! But it filled the space.}

Oh yes, and I thought I was so witty making this snowman out of buttons.  Please laugh with me!

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Snowflake Stamp and Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

My Stash - Seam Binding, Bakers Twine, Twine, Buttons, Ink, Pearl, Paper Strip Scrap

I Love Snow Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a creative day!  It is such a busy time of year with some fun thrown in . . . watching my *favorite* movie as I type . . . White Christmas.  I wonder if we will have a White Christmas?  I took the liner out of my jacket today because it was too warm . . .

Thank you for stopping by my blog for the I Love Snow Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 6th hop, if you came from Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/ you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
Beth~http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/
Dawn - http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Shawn - http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

Now on to some snowy fun!  I usually would make this in blues, but I liked the brown and green sitting on my desk today.

 

Snowflakes Stamp Set* - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Hexagons and Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

Metallic Hemp Cord {Classic}*

My Stash - Ink, Pearls

* - Available in my online store here

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
 

Winner Day . . . from Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope your Monday is going well!  I am trying to make someone's Monday be a good one too!

This is a 3" x 6" card.  I think this paper is so pretty.  I did not want to cover it.

 

Sentiment* {from Weathervane Stamp Set} - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Pattern Paper* - Jillibean Soup

Cardstock - Bazzill

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Canvas Star* - Jillibean Soup

Hemp Metallic Cord* - Classic Red

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Pearl and Punch

* = Available in my online store here

My Random Generator Maggie picked . . . . 5.

Daisylove CreationsDecember 6, 2012 7:39 AM

Super cute projects, will have to try the Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate!! Just became a follower. Stop by my blog when you have a chance :0)
Happy to be a part of this hop with you!
Diana
dasiylovecreations.blogspot.com

 

Congratulations Diana!  Please e-mail me your contact information so I can send you your prize.

 

Have a Happy Day!

Mary -

Tags to Go -

Hello Friends -
I know - two posts in one day!  Watch out - there may be a third!  I have had 2 cups of coffee, a few buckeyes and time to stamp a bunch lately!

So, my husband and I were invited to a holiday event {without the children}.  Exciting, I know!

Of course, I wanted to bring a hostess gift with a great tag!  And luckily before we left, I decided to take a photo.  And low and behold, Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 193 is Anything But A Card!  Here is their link:  Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

Here is what I made:

Sentiment and Snowflake{Snowflake Stamp Set} - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Snowflake Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

My Stash - Ink, Bakers Twine, Pearl

 

I free hand cut the base cardboard star.

Don't worry, there will be more tags coming soon.  I need to start wrapping and I am really liking the tags that I have made lately.  So much fun to make and give!

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Red and Green -

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a nice weekend!  Ours has been filled with fun.

I made this card for the Mojo Monday and the Cute Card Thursday challenges.

This is a 4.25" x 5.5" card.

Birdhouse Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Pine Twig Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Buttons, Twine, Punch, Watercolor Paper and Crayons, Aqua Painter

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Cookies Make Everything Better - Blog Hop

Hello Friend!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for the Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 13th hop, if you came from Michelle www.scrappinwithmybug.com you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

 Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

Haidee~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Maria Matter ~ http://joyfulstamper.blogspot/ (dot)com

Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/

Vanessa- http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Michelle- www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Now on to the fun stuff!

I made (assembled) two Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate.  A yummy little treat to enjoy by the fire or in the car or while blogging . . .

Snowflake Stamp Set  - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill
Cardstock Sticker - Jillibean Soup {Soup Label}

Hexagon Die - Spellbinders

My Stash - Ink, Twine, Bakers Twine, Button, Pearls, VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Mini Tag, Corrugated Cardboard, White Paint
{I hand cut the tag and funky star.}

 

I needed to STAMP tonight  {hehehe - My stamps arrived early . . . so the snowflakes are here even though there are none on the ground yet.}.  But I did not have a lot of time.  This card took about 10 minutes and it sparkles!  It is 4.25" x 5.5" card.  I used 3 blue inks and 2 shades of blue cardstock.  And sprayed glimmer mist over the card after I stamped it.  I think I will make up several of these as "Thank You" cards so I might be ahead of the game in at least one area!

Snowflake Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Rhinestones - Bazzill

My Stash - Inks, Seam Binding

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2012 Summer CHA Sample Pack - October Afternoon
It is cute - every day, Halloween and Christmas bits of paper, die cuts and embellishments.
I went to the Show this summer but have not had a chance to use it.
So, let's see what you make from it!

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

From the Garden - Evergreen Wreath and Container

Hello Friends -
I hope you had a nice weekend!  Ours was fun . . . filled with decorating!  Helped my good friend decorate her home and tree.  And with our unseasonable nice weather decked the arbor with garland and lights and a few light-up candy canes to make the kids happy!

Last week was a busy one!  Loaded new products into the online store Iron Gate Stamps and I taught 3 classes for the Evanston Ecology Center - Wreath Making and Winter Containers for adults and Winter Containers for kids.  Fun times!

Here are samples of what I made last week to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Wreath from evergreen trimmings.

 

OK, so I usually make a container much more full and with embellishments.  But this one is now sitting in front of a public building and could easily grow legs.  Which is a shame but reality . . .

 

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger Frame by Frame

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a great week!  It has been a busy one here!

I liked the Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger - Frame by Frame.  Funny thing.  I painted this frame for their mint green challenge several weeks ago.  But I got busy and missed making a card in time to enter.  So this frame has been sitting on my desk needing to be used.  {Back story - I did not have mint green paint so I made it by mixing a bright green and sky blue acrylic.  And surprisingly it turned out a perfect color!  And then I didn't make the card.  Probably spent too much time admiring the color!  LOL!}

Well, anyways . . . here is what I made.  I knew it could have a lot of dimension since it was going in a bubble envelope.  It is a 4.25" x 4.25" card.  Have a Happy Day!  Mary -

Bird Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Pattern Paper - Bazzill

Die - Sizzix (I cut it apart to have the leaves on the right side)

Corrugated Frame - Jillibean Soup (available in my online store - Iron Gate Stamps)

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Watercolor Paper and Crayons, Aqua Painter Brush, Buttons, Twine, Punches

Here is the inspiration:

Good Morning Sunshine -

Hello Friends -
It is a bright and chilly morning in Chicago!  If you do not have sunshine, I am sending you some . . .
Hope you have a Happy Day!
Mary -

This is a 4.25" x 4.25" card.  Sometimes I like a smaller card to feature what I watercolor.

 

Farm Scene and Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

My Stash - Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter Brush

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

Starting Tuesday (11/27/12) . . . I have been adding new products to my on-line store.

See what is there today . . . Shop Iron Gate Stamps  or http://www.shop.irongatestamps.com/ 

I will be adding new products all week!  Thank you!

Winner Day - Harvesting Memories Blog Candy!

Hello Friends -
Whoohooo!  It is Winner Day!

Thank you to all of my new followers and friends that shared their comments during the Harvesting Memories Blog Hop this weekend!

Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper, Soup Labels, Pea Pod Parts, Banner Bites - Jillibean Soup

My Stash - Buttons, Twine

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Random Number Generator Jack picked . . . four!

Pamela LashNovember 23, 2012 9:44 AM

Your LO was great - I hope you had fun creating this treasure! Just became a follower - TFS!

 

Pam, thank you so much for your kind words.  Please contact me with your contact information - mary@irongatestamps.com

 

Happy Day to you!

Mary -

Harvesting Memories Blog Hop -

Hello Friend!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for the Harvesting Memories Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop.  I am your 12th hop, if you came from Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/ you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

 Shawnee~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Misty - www.abusyplace.blogspot.com

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Melanie ~ http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/

Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Now on to the fun stuff!

When I signed up for this blog hop I definitely was leaving my comfort zone.  Acckkk!!  A scrapbook page.  I knew I had photos from apple picking with my children and nephew.  But I have this real commitment issue with photos stuck onto paper.  Too many decisions.  Too many choices.  What is the right size?  So I started small 6" x 6"- less space is good for me.  And after doing one page, I have a goal to finish the whole (yes, 6 pages - but 12 sides!) book.  I know it is fairly primitive, with layers of paper and one photo.  But this is a major step for me.  Thank you for the encouragement - I can hear it out there.

Pumpkin Stamp and Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps (my stamp company)

Cardstock - Bazzill 

Designer Paper - Jillibean Soup

Die Cuts - Jillibean Soup

Bling - KaiserCraft

Ink - Staz-On

Chipboard Album - Apple Pie Memories

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Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

6" x 6" Country Pumpkin Chowder Paper Pad - Jillibean Soup

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Fantasy in Fall Trigger Tuesday Challenge

Hello Friends -
I hope you had a great weekend!  Ours was busy . . . but when are they not?

I took a few minutes this afternoon to play with some paper for the Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger.

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Sentiment Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Pebbles

Die Cut - Sizzix/Tim Holtz

Punch - EK Success

Inspiration:  Moxie Fab World

Mojo Monday #267 Challenge - Fall Y'All

Hello Friends -
Where did this week go?!  I hope you have had time to make something fun this week!

I need to get back with my mojo . . . Mojo Monday that is!  Here is what I made for this week's challenge.  And I am entering this card in the Moxie Fab World Journaling Cards Challenge.

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

 

Rooster from Weathervane Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps

Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Jillibean Soup

Journaling Cards - Jillibean Soup

My Stash - Chipboard Oval, Buttons, Twine

Punch - EK Success

Ink - Staz-On

 

Here is the Mojo Monday Challenge so, you can play too!

 

 

Here is the Moxie Fab World Challenge so, you can play too!

 

 

 

 



Feeling Blue . . .

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a great day!  I am!  Found some great sales in the stores (doing a bit of Christmas shopping).

No, I am not sad.  I just decided to use blues today.  I do not know why but I usually am more of an earthy browns and greens kind of girl.  So trying something different!

I used stamps from my new stamp line Iron Gate Stamps the Weathervane Stamp Set.  The tickets are cut from a piece of the Authentique paper.

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Stamps - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Authentique

Ink - Ranger

My Stash - Button, Twine, Canvas

A New Stamp Company

Hello Friends -
Today is the day!  I have talked for years of wanting to create a stamp line and sell it online.

Welcome to Iron Gate Stamps!

I hope you enjoy what we have created for you!  There will be a new clear stamp set and coordinating background released the first week of the month.  And as we get going look for a changing variety of paper, embellishments and kits.  And if there is something you are wishing for - send me an e-mail at mary@irongatestamps.com.  We have pages of ideas and stamp sets that we are working on.

For our Grand Opening there are two stamp sets and two backgrounds - just for fun!  You can view the full release for November here:  Iron Gate Stamps

You can find many more samples over the next few weeks on my blog.

And my great friend Tammy {The Purple Muse} has been posting samples on her blog - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ over the last week.

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a Happy Day -
Mary -