Create With M.E.

I Have a Secret~& I Am Finally Ready To Share It With YOU!

I have a little secret.  Up to this point I have been keeping it to myself.  I feel bad about not letting you in on my little secret but now I think it's time.  It's called My Paper Pumpkin. (Don't stop reading yet) You may have heard about it or maybe you haven't.  But I just can't keep it to myself anymore because this is a steal. A real steal I tell ya! I don't say that very often (ok maybe I do) but this truely is.  It is a little creativity that gets delivered in it's own little red box once a month.  Here is the story behind Pun'kin as we like to call Her.

 

Who doesn't?

Who does?

I DO!

Who need Craft-aftermath? Not ME!

 Here she is from this month...Ain't she purty? And there were lots where she came from...

 

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So if you have read this far you now know my secret.  Let me tell you a little bit about what you can expect  Pun'kin to be like each month when she is delivered to your mailbox. Not only is she beautifully wrapped for you but there are always stamps! Wonderful exclusive stamps! There is always ink! Pun'kin won't duplicate ink colors for at least 12 months she promises! There are projects! Simple, doable, shareable projects.  Projects you can be proud of! The best part is it's always a suprise!  It can be cards (8 at least!) gifts, home decor, party project and so much more!

What makes this secret so wonderful right now is that until September 10th you can sign up for your own creative Pun'kin get away and it is only $9.98 and that includes shipping!  Yes, now is the time to try Pun'kin out for yourself.  You can postpone or cancel your subscription at anytime online through your own online account.  You can try one for yourself or give it as a gift or even add it to another order you may be placing or just order Pun'kin all by itself!  NO catch! 

Click here to try Paper Pumpkin for yourself

Use Promo Code

HALFOFF2

to get your first 2 months for half price! 

Enjoy!

M.E.

 

 

Look Up To Father~Quick and Dirty Technique

Actually it's not dirty but there is dirt involved because it involves this awesome tree stamp from the Occasions Catalog. (get it trees grow in dirt, ok lame I know)  This stamp is called "Look Up To Father" and is a wood mount single stamp #133218

I saw a quick and easy idea from Ronda Wade on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect for this stamp. A couple of swipes from your ink pad with an Aqua Painter and a quick stamp and Voila' you have a card in a minute, literally. I LOVE it!

Now for a couple quick bits of savings for you.  For a VERY limited time you can get some of the retired products for up to 50% off! This is an only while they last deal so...It's worth checking out here.

Also, Shelli Gardner Stampin' Up!'s CEO, has a special message about our subscription papercrafting kit called Paper Pumpkin.  Click here to see more details on having a Paper Pumpkin Getaway delivered right to your door every month for half price in June!

Tell them Mary Ellen Stites sent you! :)

The kits have everything you need so it's perfect for the beginning crafter, the crafter who has limited space, the crafter who has limited time, the advanced crafter who wants it ALL! These projects are so great.  Who wouldn't love to try out this kit for only $10!  Well worth it!  I love it coming to my mailbox every month. It is a little crafting retreat just for ME!

 

Enjoy!

M.E.

Paper Pumpkin~It came to my rescue

When I asked my Son what kind of cake he wanted for his 21st birthday he didn't hesitate to say Tres Leche cake.  One of our family favorites.  It's so delicious, moist and yummy! I love the recipe from The Pioneer Woman.

I am not a big lover of birthday candles.  When you get to my age it takes FOREVER to get them all lit and all the wax dripping on the cake...well, you get the point. We always sing the Birthday Song and I usually have one candle somewhere to blow out so the birthday girl or boy can make a special wish so no worries there. So to dress up this cake I remembered that I received this great quick project not so long ago right in my mailbox from My Paper Pumpkin.  A resource from Stampin' Up! that gives M.E. a 15 to 30 minute creative "get away" every month.  I love it!

Here is the adorable birthday banner. What do you think?

 

 

Here is the birthday boy Ethan getting ready to enjoy his delicious cake.  There was only one piece left so that speaks volumes on how much we all LOVE it!

If you would like to know more about joining the monthly creative getaway club called Paper Pumpkin Click here for more information.  You can cancel at anytime.  Give it a try and see if Paper Pumpkin doesn't help "take you away" for a stress free half hour every month! Who can't use that in your life?!