Hey, Chick tutorial

It is here!  

The first tutorial in a long long time.
Same as before.
Easily reproducible cards or projects.
Step by Step directions with lots of pictures.
One stamp set and limited supplies so they are great for classes! Each card has it's own page with directions and pictures! 

tips and techniques -- supplies needed on one sheet

want to prep all papers before sitting down to create--you can because the tutorial will tell you exactly what you need and what sizes all on one convenient page.  

Immediate download of PDF file 

Only $3.00

I am so happy to be back--I am starting off with this adorable chicken set that you can earn for free during this year's Sale-A-Bration with your purchase of $50 in product from the current catalogs.  I think this set is just darling--so many cute designs with it.  This tutorial will include six new layouts all using the same stamp set and limited supplies--so go ahead and use them for classes (but do not alter or take off my contact information) or just create for your own personal use.  Layouts can be used again and again with different papers and stamps--well worth the small price!  I want to keep them affordable so everyone can create!

Because this is the first one in quite a while I am going to give you an older one for FREE with your purchase--as a thank you for coming back--or if you are new to my tutorials for trying them out. 

 I thought the Love You tutorial would be appropriate for this time of year it is a cute coupon book!  The stamps are retired but the project is so fun!  You can substitute our new adorable Valentine stamps!  

Two for the price of One

$3.00

Thanks so much for checking out my blog today!

Mary Jo

Painted Petals Card Set Tutorial.

The first tutorial of 2015 and it is with my favorite set from the new Occasion Mini--Painted Petals.  This tutorial is full of fabulous cards all using the Painted Petals set and only a few other limited supplies!

Six Beautiful Cards

full color photos of each card

step by step directions

each card and directions are on a separate page--great for classes

detailed supply list --cut list with all dimensions--tips

ALL FOR ONLY $2.50

  Automatically sent to your paypal e-mail as soon as payment is made!   

Four Feathers Card Set Tutorial!

I am so happy that I finally broke down and ordered this bundle--the Four Feather set and matching dies are so fun to play with.  I am thrilled to bring you another new tutorial this week that showcases this great bundle.  As always I have kept the supplies limited so that it can be easily used as a class or just easy to reproduce.  Hope you enjoy it.

There are step by step directions

 cut measurements

full color pictures

 SIX fresh layouts that can be used again and again

all for only

$2.50.

Don't forget about the other new one for this week--The Newborn King Card Set Tutorial. 

It is also only $2.50. 

Five fabulous Christmas cards with step by step directions
cut measurements
full color pictures
and SIX bonus designs at the end of the tutorial.

Two tutorials in one week are brought to you commpliments of Mother Nature. I have been snowed in for five days with 7 foot of snow around my house. Might as well stamp! Thanks so much for visiting today, Mary Jo

A new tutorial--Hello Love Card Set

I am excited to share my newest tutorial with you.  It is using the darling hostess set Hello Love.  I think it is such a cute set.  I combine the set with the new in colors and the Moonlight Paper Pack!  Six adorable cards all using the same papers and stamp set!  And as always it is only $2.50!

All cards use same supplies

All cards are mailable and easily reproduced.

All new layouts that can be used again and again.

All cut sizes and step by step directions for each card.

And all for ONLY $2.50! 

 

All files are automatically sent to you after payment is cleared!

Check you inbox that you use for payment. 

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments and continued support for my tutorials.

 Enjoy! Mary Jo

Another New Tutorial--See Ya Later this years SAB set!

Can you believe we are just week's away from Stampin Up's Big Sale-A-Bration Event.  So of course I had to make a tutorial with one of the sets you can get for FREE with a $50 purchase.  It is such a cute set and I matched it up with the darling papers from the new Occasions Catalog--Retro Fresh Designer Series--awesome colors.  So here is the newest tutorial--remember all of my tutorials have step by step directions for all of the cards with cut sizes and tips.  Each card has it's own page with full pictures and directions.  You are gonna love these cards--super cute!

 Still only $2.50

Six cards--fresh layouts that can be used again and again.

All cards use the new SAB set See Ya Later

you can earn this set for FREE during SAB

let me know if you need more details about how to get if for free!

Get it now!

Prince of Peace Tutorial!

It is ready! I am thrilled to say that my eyes are feeling much better today and I was able to finish off this tutorial for you.  I think you are going to love this.

 There are six cards

all Christmas cards

all easy to reproduce 

and all using one single image stamp

As always your tutorial will have full color pictures and step by step directions.  Along with all cut measurements and supplies sheet. Still only $2.50! 

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial!

Happy Labor Day to you again.  As I was saying in my earlier post Labor Day always makes me realize that Summer is over--but the good news is that that means we are on to Fall theme card making and crafting!  I love fall colors and textures.  They are just so cozy feeling.  With all this in mind I am excited to share my latest tutorial with you all!

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial

5 unique cards using one main set and color combo

Only $2.50

The tutorial has 7 full pages of step by step directions including all cut sizes for paper.  Each card using the same products but in different ways.  

Get it all for only $2.50!

 All cards are brand new and never before seen on my blog!

Your tutorial will be automatically available after payment!

Thanks so much for visiting and purchasing my tutorials!

Mary Jo

 

 

Cards that make you giggle....

Before I get to the cards can I tell you something else that makes me "giggle"?  I have been asked to be one of the guest designers on the fabulous Create with Connie and Mary blog!  I am honored to say that both of these ladies have become on-line friends and they are both crazy talented.  But that is not the best part--they have a bunch of really talented designers besides themselves that all join forces to bring you at downloadable collection of step by step tutorials all for one low price!

And the excitement don't stop there--because if you join now you can get early bird pricing--that is a $5 savings.  You will get 24 full color, step by step tutorials for only $19.95!  Nice huh?!  

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled during the next week as we celebrate 

Preview Week

 

 Stay tuned for freebie tutorials, blog candy and of course the early bird pricing.

Click the image above to learn more and sign up now!

So in honor of this I thought I would make a mini tutorial for you showcasing the Giggle Greetings stamp set.  This is the stamp set that I will be featuring in the Summer Collection mentioned above.  

***this is just a mini tutorial and not the full step by step tutorials that will be included in the collection***

I made a cute little box set of 4 by 4 cards using each of the images from the set. 

All of the cards are basically the same except for the accent color and image.

And they all have matching envelopes too!

Here are the four cards in the box...

Each card has a base made from a 8" by 4" piece of Island Indigo card stock folded in half to create a 

4" by 4" card.  They all have a layer of DP from the Quarterfancy Specialty Designer Paper that is a 3 3/4" square.  The middle accent color strip is 1" by 3 3/4".  (Two strips are Daffodil Delight, one is Smoky Slate and the last one is Baked Brown Sugar.)  The next element on the card from bottom to top is a piece of Island Indigo card stock that is 2 1/2" by 3 inches.   Next is the accent color square this is 2 1/8" and finally the focal image square that is 2".  The sentiments are stamped on scraps of Whisper White card stock and added to the bottom of the Island Indigo piece . All of the images are colored in with markers or ink pads with a blender pen.  Three of the cards have the second half of the saying from the set on the inside.

(I cut my images and sentiments apart to make them easier to use separately) 

The box was very basic.  I have created this template for you to follow.  I added a strip of DP to the front of the box just to bring it all together.  Click on the image below to see the full size template and read the cutting/scoring directions.

And finally I made matching envelopes by trimming down our regular envelopes and adding a matching piece of Designer Series Paper to them.  I made a tutorial on how to do this a few years ago--see below

Envelope Tutorial Can Be Found HERE

you will love this simple way to make 4.25" envelopes

I hope you enjoyed the sample I shared today!

Now go enjoy your Father's Day--there must be some one in your lives that you can celebrate with--right?

Mary Jo 

 

By the Tide Masculine Card Set Tutorial

I know it has been a while but I have a brand new tutorial for you and it is only $2.50 as usual!  As I talked with a bunch of you who have been buying my tutorials many of you said you would love to just have card sets with a bunch of cards using one stamp set and a few papers and that you did not really care as much about the box or container to keep them in.  So that is what this one is!  (I will still be doing the other type too).  So I hope you will give it a try.

The tutorial contains step by step directions for six cards using the fabulous By the Tide stamp set!  They are all of a masculine nature but can be used for anyone!  You will get cutting sizes and step by step directions.

By the Tide Card Set Tutorial

8 pages full of pictures and step by step directions 

including cutting measurements!

Only $2.50

 

Tutorial will be automatically downloaded when you make your payment!

Thanks so much for visiting today-enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Try Stamping On Tuesday!

Here we go again--we have another sketch for you to try.  I am still working on staff appreciation card sets--this is number six.

 

Here is the sketch we are working with this week!

And here are the cards individually.....

 So Saffron

 Lucky Limeade

 Pretty in Pink

 Calypso Coral

Island Indigo

other supplies used

Tea for Two DP, oval framelit, nestability scallop die, blender pen, markers

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team did

and play along too

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CHALLENGE

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 264 (TSSC264)

Wow, this month is just flying by--glad to have nice weather though!  Thanks so much for stopping by today-it's Monday so that means I have a brand new sketch challenge for you to play along with.

Here are some basic rules for participation..

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!

And now for the sketch....

I have been working on a bunch of card sets for our staff at the middle school.  Today I am sharing my fifth set.  This one is a hybrid card--I do not have that many school themed cards and I am trying to make some of the sets gender neutral so I opened MDS and created the center image for my cards.  Kept this set super simple and used black and read--don't know why that always makes me think of school????

I am excited that this also fits the new bi-weekly challenge on Latenightstampers --we are making gifts for teachers! 

Now that you seen the sketch and my sample let's move on to the real talent -- my fabulous design team and their samples....

Mary Brown

Carolyn Bennett

Tanya

Nicole Tugrul

Eileen LeFevre

Jonia Smith

Robbie 

Sue Root

I told you they were talented!  Now we want to see what you do with the sketch!
Be sure to hop on back and add your sample to the linky tool below.
Thanks, Mary Jo

Staff Appreciation card set number 4!

If you are a regular here you are aware that I am the coordinator for our middle school staff appreciation luncheon and I have been working on some card sets to give as prizes.  This is set number 4!

As I have stated in previous posts the supplies are a mix and match of stuff from my stash.  The base of these cards is Bashful Blue.  I think they are one of my favorites!  Simple and cute--don't you think?  Anyway, lots to do today so this is going to be a short and sweet post--enjoy your day!

Flashback Friday!

Still working on School Themed card sets. This is set number 3. So for today's challenge I pulled out the retired sets--Tart and Tangy and Say it With Scallops.  I also use the Deconstructed Sketch 101 for my jump off point.  As with the previous card sets I am mixing and matching colors and papers --a few of which are not Stampin Up but from my old old stash.  I can tell you the basic colors used in these cards are as follows: Basic Black, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.  This is not one of my favorite card sets to date but as time winds down I just need to get them done, lol! 

Here are some individual pictures -- which is your favorite?

I actually think I like the blue and plaid one best--go figure-couldn't be more UN-traditional! 

Here are pictures of the retired/flashback sets. 

 

Don't forget to check out what Nicole did for the challenge this week--remember that is who thought of this great Flashback Friday challenge to begin with--I just hopped on it with her!

Happy Friday! Mary Jo