Happy, happy birthday! :: Brenda Weaver

 

Everyone ready to start this week?

I know I'm moving a little slow this morning, but I am ready to hop back into a routine!

 

We're here this morning with a super COOL card from Brenda Weaver!

 

Love the retro feel of this card- that herringbone (Funky Herringbone) pattern really takes center stage! The sentiment is from the super useful Simple Salutations set!

 

 

Check out Brenda's blog

Sweet Paper Treats

for more about this card!

 

Have a great Monday! :)

 

 

Tutorial- Two Step Stamping :: Amy Kolling

When you look at your clear stamps, do you really look at them?  What I mean is....do you think about turning them over and stamping with the "WRONG" side?  Well, I wanted to share just how you can do this!  I used this technique on THIS Market Street Stamps card that was chosen for the Top 20 of the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol contest this summer!

Firstly, you need to choose a clear stamp that has an outline that is the same as the image.  To clarify, look at the back of the stamp to see if it would make the perfect outline for the actual stamp itself.  I chose to work with the Two Step Butterfly stamp that is only $5 and available in the MSS store.  The butterfly I used is the SOLID image (top image in the photo).  Here are my supplies:

Let's see, I do believe some neon is in.....now I don't have neon inks but I think this represents neon in what I remember wearing back "when" those neon shoestrings and tops were "in"!  LOL

So here, I've chosen inks that have a lighter shade and a coordinating darker shade.

Your first step is to place a small piece of double sided tape on one side of your clear block and place your stamp on the block so the back side is out.  Yes go ahead.....do it.  Ink up your lighter shade of color and stamp your image.  Clean your stamp and remove to now place on the other side of your block.  Now place your stamp the "normal" way on the block and ink up with the darker coordinating shade of color.  Now, centering the actual stamp is soo easy because you have the outline there as a guide!  When done, it gives the most perfect outline to your image!

Here are all 3 butterflies stamped first with the back of the stamp and then again with the normal side of the stamp.

Now for the finished card.........I love the results and it makes for very mailable card since there is no layering!

  So I challenge you to go look through your stamps and see what stamp(s) you have that may work for this technique because it is FUN!

You Simply Sparkle :: Tifany DeGough

Good morning!

We have a beautiful card to share today from Tifany DeGough! Love how that butterfly stands out against that misted background!

Tifany used a sentiment from Simple Salutations- this set is full of sentiments perfect for any occasion!

Run on over to Tifany's blog

Ink Blots by TRD

for more information about this card!

See ya back here tomorrow- Amy has an amazing tutorial to share with you!

Miss you :: Stephanie Muzzulin

Hi happy stampers!

Are you enjoying our full week of inspiration! We love showing off the amazing cards our designers make! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Today we have a GORGEOUS card from the one and only Stephanie Muzzulin!

OH! I LOVE the colors she used on this card! That subtle Cane background stamping is the perfect touch!

The sentiment is from the sentiment set Simple Salutations!

Make sure you head over to Stephanie's blog

Handmade Creations by Stephanie

for more information about this project!

************

There's still time to play along in our

PAINT THE TOWN COLOR CHALLENGE!

You have through Monday, July 23rd to link up!

We hope you'll join us! :)

Oh, Happy FRIDAY!

It's FINALLY Friday! 

Anyone else feel like that? Haha!

We've got something PRETTY to share with you today!

Check out what Amy made.....

Told ya it was pretty! LOVE how Amy used the solid butterfly stamp from the Daydreaming kit to create this gorgeous accent on the side of her card! The butterflies and pearls perfectly accent the sentiment from Simple Salutations! 

Make sure you run over to Amy's blog

Stamp-n-Paradise

to see more about this beautiful card!

***********

If you come across some crafty time this weekend- make sure to check out our newest Paint the Town Color Challenge! The colors this month are GORGEOUS!

Have a GREAT weekend!

You Are Loved

HI!

Happy Thursday!

We've got a treat for you today! Our very own Tifany created this super sweet monochromatic card to share today- perfect to send to someone who might need a little love!

She used a really fun technique with tissue paper and a couple of backgrounds to create this heart focal image! 

Make sure you run over to her blog

Ink Blots by TRD

to see how she did it!

*AND* there's another pretty project over there for you to see, too!

Here are the stamps she used on this card: 

Have a fabulous day!

Stamping with Grace :: Tifany DeGough + Block Party Winners

Good Morning Market Street Friends!

Today we're excited to show you a beautiful navy and white card by 

Tifany DeGough!

 Tifany created an-almost-one-layer greeting using our Grace background stamp and Simple Salutations for the sentiment.

Be sure to stop by her blog for details on her card as well as a peek at another one!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Core’dinations - Lake
Cardstock: Bazzill - White
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific - White
Ink: CTMH - Lagoon, Pacifica
Stamps: Market Street Stamps - Grace, Simple Salutations
Other: Tissue Paper
Other: Etsy - Vintage Seam Binding - Sapphire Blue
Other: Maya Road - Star Pins

*********************************

Thank you SO much to everyone who played along in our April Block Party last weekend!

I'm SO excited to announce our two winners!

Our Randomly Selected Prize Package winner is...

9. Jacki R!

and our June Guest Designer is...

4. Diane Noble!

Diane's gorgeous color combo totally won us over with the delicate details and the special sewn touch she added for the skirt. SUPERB!

Congratulations, ladies, please email Angelica for instructions on how to claim your prizes!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Birthday CAS :: Jen del Muro + Winners!

Good Morning Everyone,
what a way to start a Monday morning with a beautiful card from

Jen del Muro!

She used our Sweet Lace background for her circle elements and

Simple Salutations for her "Happy Birthday" sentiment.

Be sure to head over to her blog today to find out what else she used to create this gem!

Are you anxious to hear who our giveaway winners are? 

We are thrilled to announce them! 

Each winner has been emailed as well with instructions on how to claim each prize.

Thanks so much to everyone who played along! 

 

Day 1: Lovebirds Kit

Sharon G.

Day 2: Kaisercraft Desk Organizer

Bethany B.

Day 3: Mini Mania

Jessica D.

We will be back tomorrow with our Block Party winner! Thank you to everyone who linked up!

xo Angelica

Inspiration Week :: Scor-Pal & Market Street Stamps :: Day 5

Good Morning Everyone,

 HAPPY FRIDAY!

I can't believe we're already wrapping up our last day of Scor-Pal and Market Street Stamps inspiration. I think both teams outdid themselves and created wonderful projects that you could use for so many occasions!

Today's projects are from

Tifany & Samantha!

&

After you visit us here today, don't forget to stop by the 

SCOR-PAL Blog

to see what their team has for you today!

Tifany DeGough
I love how the space between the lines varies in the bottom corner. Tifany creased into her cards using both the 1/4" and 1/8" increments on the Scor-Buddy and it created both a place to ground her sentiment and texture! She used the stars from Blast Off and a sentiment from Simple Salutations to create her focal point.

 

Samantha Casey

Samantha really put her Scor-Buddy to good use! She created such a fun notecard ensemble, complete with a box to hold the cards in. The stamps are from the fabulous Riding By set (illustrated by her)! 

Aren't they awesome? Don't forget to check out all the inspiration from this week on our blog!

Next week, we have a fun little giveaway that starts SUNDAY in honor of EARTH DAY so don't miss it!

Have a wonderful weekend, guys!

xo Angelica

Inspiration Week :: Scor-Pal & Market Street Stamps :: Day 2

Good Morning Market Street Friends!

We are back for another day of wonderful inspiration with Scor-Pal and Market Street Stamps, and you're in for another treat today with projects by 

Julie Day & Stephanie Muzzulin!

Don't forget you still have through midnight tonight (EDT) to link up for a chance to win a $15.00 Gift Certificate in honor of the Operation Write Home "Make 'Em Laugh" Blog Hop! 

psst...there's a 10% off coupon in the link above, too! Don't miss out, ends today!

 

&

We'll be featuring projects all week long using Market Street Stamps and the nice, deep creasing abilities of Scor-Pal's essential card-making tool, the Scor-Buddy!

Check out the inspiration our designers have for you today:

Julie Day

This gorgeous ensemble was created using a mix of stamps (Make a Memory, Simple Salutations, Grace) and is absolutely perfect for Mother's Day! Be sure to visit Julie's blog today for a quick tutorial and a full supply list.

Stephanie Muzzulin

Stephanie created some beautiful, bright rosesttes using her Scor-Buddy The .25" increments on the sides of the Scor-Buddy and larger Scor-Pal make measuring effortless, and the creases always come out completely clean-looking and professional. Stephanie used Cool Cats for her sentiment, Vintage Music for the background on her gift card holder. Visit her blog for more photos and a full supply list.

Next, be sure to check out the SCOR-PAL blog for beautiful inspiration from the Scor-Pal team. They are amazing!!

Tomorrow we'll have Michele's and DoBea's projects, so please do visit us again tomorrow and all week long!

 

Enjoy your day!

xo Angelica

Sweet and Simple :: Michele and Amy

Good Morning Everyone!!
Today we have not one, but TWO gorgeous cards to share with you.

First up, Michele's beautiful blue and kraft combination is stamped with our Woodgrain background and accented by a stamped tag with a flourish and sentiment from "Faith in You".
I love that ribbon, too!

Next up, Amy's pretty-in-pink card is monochromatic style!
I love the way she took the same color and stamped two different patterns (Mesh and Grace) to create her lovely greeting! She also used Simple Salutations for her sentiment.

Be sure to visit Amy and Michele's blog for MSS-inspired projects and more!
We're back on the blog tomorrow with a HOP for Operation Write Home.

You don't want to miss it - we'll have a link up, a coupon, and a prize, too!!!

Have a wonderful Thursday!
xo Angelica

CAS CIty

Hey everyone, Julie here with a very CAS card to share with you today using some of my favorite Market Street Stamps. Gotta love that new Simple Salutations set! I used the Travelscapes for the city and the heart from Birds of a Feather to outline the one, lonely window.

Thanks for stopping by today!

March Reveal + Release!

REVEAL DAY! 

I hope you're ready - 

I have been dying to show you this release for weeks!!

This is such a versatile collection of stamps, and I think you're going to really enjoy the value we've packed into each set.

If you've joined us for our Reveal Days before, you know we always list our stamps together as a special bundle - for one week only, you can snag all of the new releases for just $37.12!! 

That's 25% OFF retail!

Rather just snag your favorite set? No problem. They're 15% off for a week, too! 

 

Check below each new set to see if you're one of our lucky winners this week!!

{SHOP} our March Bundle!

BEST VALUE!!! 

• Includes all four sets released this month: Daily Grind, Simple Salutations, Blessings in Disguise, and Candy Stripe!
• Special savings of 25% off if you purchase this limited-time bundle (available through 4/3 only!)
• Regular Retail Price for all 4 sets: $49.50 / On Sale for $37.12!

{SHOP} Daily Grind

This large 5.5" x 8.5" stamp set is versatile coffee set will surprise you with the many sentiment and occassion possibilities! Create a card for everything from a retirement (Say Goodbye to the Daily Grind..) to a get well card (Perk Up!). This is a set you will turn to again and again. Mix and match the retro-inspired sentiments with any of the twelve images included! 26 stamps total.

• Set measures 5.5" x 8.5"
• Regular retail price: $19.50 (15% off thru 4/5/12)
• Includes 26 individual stamps (each size listed in detail on our website)
• Images illustrated by Angelica Suarez

Daily Grind WINNER:

Carol's Ink Spot 

 

{SHOP} Simple Salutations

Finally! You asked for it, and we listened! A sentiment-only set featuring one of Angelica's favorite fonts. Choose from a variety of phrases for all occasions and mix and match with your favorite backgrounds for a clean and simple look! Includes SIXTEEN different phrases and sentiments to fit any occasion.

•  Set measures 4.25" x 5.5"
• Regular retail price: $12.50 (15% off thru 4/5/12)
• Includes 16 individual stamps (each size listed in detail on our website)
• Sentiments designed by Angelica Suarez

Simple Salutations WINNER:

Jennifer Ashley DeGough

{SHOP}Blessings in Disguise
Our Market Minis are a popular way to create beautiful handmade card at a great price! "Blessings in Disguise" is a great value with great design - two swash elements in different sizes, and a classic quote for inspirational cards or art journaling projects.

• Set measures 2.5" x 4"
• Regular retail price: $5.00 (15% off thru 4/5/12)
• Includes 3 individual stamps (each size listed in detail on our website)
• Images designed by Angelica Suarez

Blessings in Disguise WINNER:

Sonia A.

{SHOP} Candy Stripe 

Whether you're trying to create a perfectly matched pattern paper, or want to add a wash of color to your card background, our background stamps have you covered. Generously sized to fit an A2 card perfectly, you don't even need a block to use them! Check out this awesome tutorial by Design Team member Stephanie for stamping these (big) babies right from the acetate sheet!

• Set measures 4.25" x 5.5"
• Regular retail price: $12.50 (15% off thru 4/5/12)
• Includes 1 background stamp
• Image illustrated by Angelica Suarez

Candy Stripe WINNER: 

Lisa's Creative Niche

Winners - please email:

 jorge at marketstreetstamps dot com 

and include the following info:

First and Last Name

Address, City, State, Zip Code (country if not USA)

Set you won

Winners: please contact us within 15 days to contact us to claim your prize.

We will attempt to contact all winners that we have not heard from within that time frame.

Thank you SO much for joining us this week - as always, you guys are the fuel that keeps this fire going!!! Happy Stamping!
Angelica