I've discovered a new-to-me fun fold card - the Bay Window Card. It looks a bit intimidating but with the right measurements and my guidance I have no doubt that you can and will enjoy making some Bay Window Cards yourself. And, of course, everybody who receives one of these will be amazed at your creativity. And that is what it's all about, isn't it? Putting smiles on the faces of others!

Cutting & Scoring Dimensions for Bay Window Card:

• Card base = 4 1/4" x 11". Score on LONG side at 3/8", 1 7/8", 3 5/8", 5 1/8", 5 1/2".
• 1st DSP = 4 1/8" x 6". Cut at 1 3/8", 1 5/8", 1 3/8", 1 5/8".
• 2nd DSP = 4 1/8" x 1 1/4". You will need 2 of this size.
• Basic White = 4 1/8" x 3 1/4".

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Pansy Petals Suite Collection (English) [155810] $70.25	Pansy Patch Bundle (English) [155674] $51.25	Pansy Petals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155807] $11.50	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $7.50
Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $7.00
Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672] $7.00	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155573] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00	Label Me Fancy Punch [151297] $18.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I'm glad you stopped by www.stampinpeace.com. I hope you enjoyed today's video demonstration of my Pansy Patch Bay Window Card. I love it and hope you do too. I hope you leave here inspired to make some Bay Window Cards of your own. When you do, I'd love for you to take some pictures and share them on my Facebook Stampin' Peace VIP Group.

NEW CLASS TO GO:

The Flowers of Friendship Bundle makes creating pretty cards for all your friends fun and easy. It's even easier with my Class to Go. Class fee of $58 includes The Flowers of Friendship Bundle (stamp set & punch), supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs including 2 Fun Fold cards), PDF Tutorial sent via email, and Priority Shipping.

Please pre-order & pay by May 18th.

Please email me for registration and payment information.

Flowers of Friendship Class to Go with Priority Shipping = $58.00

Buy 2 Class to Go Kits (1 for you, 1 for a friend) & save on shipping = $108.00

Card Supplies Only to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs) = $25.00

PDF Tutorial Only sent via email on or before May 18th = $15.00

Schedule for Flowers of Friendship Class to Go:

• May 18th - Deadline to pre-order & pay
• May 19th - Stampin' Up! products will be ordered
• May 25th - 28th - Class to Go Kits will be prepped, packaged, and labeled for shipping.
• May 29th - Class to Go Kits will be shipped.

Please note this timeline is a bit longer than my usual turn-around time for my Classes to Go due to the fact that I will be on the Stampin' Up! Maui Incentive Trip May 15-24th.

Please email me for registration and payment information.

Thanks for your interest in Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. Have a great week!

My mom. The person who always reminded me that I AM A SURVIVOR!

Andrea and Emily - the ones who call me MOM and my 2 greatest blessings.

Mother's Day. This is one of those days, I so often find myself reflecting on my life. My life with my mom. My life with friends and relatives who helped me become the person and the mom I am today. My life with my daughters past, present, and future. I don't always have things "figured out", but one thing I know for sure. I believe that we all want to do the best we can and be the best we can be. We may not always get it right, but with love in our hearts, we continue to learn and grow in the love and admiration we have for one another, and in doing so, we make a difference.

Mother's Day can be a day of joy and celebration and gratitude. But for many, it can be a hard day. I hope that we as women will love and support and nurture each other in whatever "mom role" we play. Whether we have children, step-children, children born in our hearts, nieces, nephews, or fur babies, let's celebrate each other. Whether our moms are physically present with us or have gone on to Heaven and continue to live in our hearts, let's be there for each other as we remember how our moms helped shape us. As women, let's lift each other up and celebrate each other, not just on Mother's Day but everyday. For we women have the power to make this world and the lives of others beautiful. I truly believe this. 

Happy Mother's Day!

My girls always know how to make me special. These are a few highlights from my Mother's Day Weekend with Emily and Andrea and Jon. My heart is happy and full when I am with these three.

Gifts from Emily. Andrea and Jon have us hooked on EXIT games. If you haven't tried them, you should. A fun group activity.

Jon and Andrea made sweet and sour chicken for us.

The grand dogs needed some love too, but they're not good at posing for pictures.

Cards and notes and a gift of a girls' day with Andrea.

Pretty tulips from Andrea and Jon. 

BEST GIFT OF ALL...time together!

Two weeks ago, our family celebrated our daughter & sister Emily. Emily and her Doctor of Physical Therapy classmates had their pinning ceremony (postponed from last year due to covid). While only students and staff could be at the in-person event, the rest of us watched virtually. What an exciting time for this class of 2022. Just 3 days later they all completed their 2nd year of DPT school. Now, they enter their 3rd and final year by doing 3 rounds of clinicals. We are so proud of Emily for how hard she has worked and all that she has accomplished and for the all-around good person that she is. 

This is the card I made for Emily to mark this special milestone. It features the beautiful new Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper along with a sentiment from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set. You can see the full Hand-Penned Suite Collection on pages 104-105 in our new Annual Catalog.

Be sure to download the Free Project Sheet so you can make this card too.

Download Project Sheet - Hand-Penned Congratulations Card

These beautiful colors and patterns seem to be shouting "SPRING IS HERE" or perhaps even "SUMMER IS NEAR".

I love them.

Did you remember to download your Free Project Sheet?    Download Project Sheet - Hand-Penned Congratulations Card

Thanks for following Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I'm grateful for your interest in my work. If you are in need of a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and need a current catalog, please email me. I would love to earn your business.

Enjoy your weekend, and remember to do something creative everyday!

Have I got an DARLING 3D project for you! I'm going to show you how to make a Mini Backpack in this Facebook Live Video Replay. It's oh, so cute, functional, and fun to make. This  Mini Backpack can be used for so many occasions - graduations, teacher appreciation day, embarking on a trip or new adventure, birthdays, Father's Day, and more. I'm going to use the Mini Backpack use see in my video demonstration gift for my niece. Avery is graduating high school this month and will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall. I used OSU colors and will fill the main section of the backpack with various gift cards that I know a college student will enjoy. I'll put some mini sticky note pads in the front pocket. Then, I'll put the Mini Backpack in a clear cellophane bag and tie it up with a pretty bow and handmade tag. I think Avery will love the handmade touch I put on her graduation gift.

This is the Mini Backpack I received from my friend and SU! team member Tracy Dahling that inspired me to make my own Mini Backpacks for graduation gifts. Tracy had a package of flower shaped sticky notes & a chapstick in her backpack and chocolate mints in the front pocket. 

And this is my version of the Mini Backpack.

Cutting & Scoring Dimensions:

• Cut card stock for main backpack 8" x 11".
• Score at 1 1/2", 5 1/4", 6 3/4", 10 1/2" on LONG side.
• Score at 2", 6 1/2" on SHORT side.
• Partial Score on LONG side at 3/4" and 6" down to 5". 
• Make angled score lines (see video).
• Cut DSP 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"

• Cut card stock for front pocket 8" x 4".
• Score at 1/2", 3 3/4", 4 1/4", 7 1/2" on LONG side.
• Score at 1/2", 2 1/2", 3", on SHORT side.
• Cut DSP 3" x 3/4"

• Cut card stock for 2 handles 1/4" x 7" each

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153073] $11.50	Detailed Trio Punch [146320] $20.00	Matte Black Dots [154284] $7.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Stampin' Seal+ Refill [152812] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Thanks so much for spending some of your time viewing today's Stampin' Peace blog post. I hope you feel inspired to make something special for that someone special in your life. 

Please let me know how I can serve you in your Stampin' Up! needs.

Click here for details on Stampin' Up! special promotions happening NOW!

Click here to get an EXTRA $25 Stampin' Rewards on your qualifying order or when you host a Stampin' Up! Party with me.

Click here to JOIN my team and get $155 of SU! product of your choice for just $99 plus tax, and it all SHIPS FREE.

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Thanks for being a follower and supporter of Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I appreciate you!

Cheers to everything handmade! 

I love New Catalog Launch Day. It's always filled with fun and excitement. My favorite part of a new catalog launch is taking my customers and followers on a New Catalog Tour and sharing my favorite new products. On May 4th, our Stampin' Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Launch Day, I hosted 2 Facebook Lives. The first was my New Catalog Tour, and in the 2nd I shared my favorite new products. In cased you missed these Facebook Lives, you can view them on replay by clicking on the video links below. Enjoy.

Take a look at these 2 New Catalog Incentives from Stampin' Up!

CONNECT, CRAFT, and COLLECT an extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards*

Submit a qualifying order or party from 4 May–14 June 2021, and you’ll get our generous Stampin’ Rewards PLUS additional rewards you can redeem! Hosts can earn Stampin’ Rewards based on order totals for an entire party. Outside of the party setting, Stampin’ Rewards are available to those who place individual orders that meet qualifying thresholds.

Click here for more details on how to Collect Stampin' Rewards

Join my Merry Stampers Team this month and get an EXTRA $30 of Stampin' Up! product of your choice!

Starter Kit is 100% customizable meaning YOU CHOOSE what Stampin' Up! products go in your Starter Kit! May 4th - 31, choose $155 of Stampin' Up! product (normally $125 of SU! product) and pay just $99 plus sales tax, AND your Starter Kit ships FREE. It doesn't get much better than that. This is a great way to get LOTS of items from your wish list and to save big doing it! After that, you'll receive a discount on all future purchase. There is no obligation to sell or host events, but if you choose to do so, I am here to support you.

PLUS, you'll be welcomed onto my Merry Stampers Team's Private Facebook Group where we learn together, share, participate in Creative Challenges to win prize, and more! You'll also have access to my class tutorials FREE as a member of my team!

Click here to JOIN my team!

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. If you are not currently working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to earn your business. Please let me know how I can be of service to you.

Have a good day!

HELLO, Stampin' Peace viewers and friends!

Happy New Stampin' Up! Catalog Launch Day

I'll be doing my New Catalog Walk Through today at 11am EST on my Business Page Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I'll also be sharing an ordering incentive, joining incentive, new class to go, and more. Hope to see you there!

Here's a quick peek at the new catalog with a Stampin' Up! created video: 

I'll be sharing my favorites during my Facebook Live Catalog Walk Through at 11am EST TODAY in my Facebook Business Page, Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. See you then!

If you are not currently working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love send you a complimentary catalog and earn your business. Please email me your catalog request.

Please email me for registrations and payment information.

• May 11th - Deadline to pre-order & pay.
• May 12th - Stampin' Up! supplies for class kits will be ordered.
• May 25th - 27th - Class kits will be prepped, packaged, and labeled for shipping.
• May 28th - Class kits will ship.

Order your 2021-2022 Paper Shares Now

I just love this time of year. Spring is here, birds are chirping, the days are getting warmer, flowers are being planted, and I'm excitedly preparing for the launch of the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Catalog on Tuesday, May 4th. This catalog is filled with amazing new products and some returning favorites. Whenever I get a new catalog, I tend to to do a quick overview then go back to take a closer look at the Stamps and Bundles and the Designer Series Papers. If you know me and my work, you know that I LOVE to work with Designer Series Papers. Yes, I am admittedly a paper addict. I want it all and can't wait to start planning how I'll use my new DSP in my classes, events, videos, Facebook Lives, and my Stampin' Peace Blog and Social Media Sites. 

I have found a very popular and budget-friendly way for you to enjoy all the different Designer Series Papers along with me. Enroll in one or both of my 2021-2022 Paper Shares! Deadline to register is Monday, May 3rd.

OPTION 1

New DSP Paper Share = $49.00 including Priority Shipping

In my New DSP Share, you will receive one 6" x 12" sheet of each of the designs in the following paper packs for total of 54 sheets:

• Beauty Of The Earth
• Bloom Where You're Planted
• Expressions In Ink
• Hand Penned
• In The Wild 
• Pansy Petals
• Simply Elegant
• Sweet Symmetry
• You're A Peach

In addition, you will receive one 6" x 6" of each of the designs in the following pack for a total of 12 sheets:

• Tidings Of Christmas

Please note:  The In Good Taste DSP is not included in this Paper Share as it is a carryover product from the previous catalog.

OPTION 2

 6" x 6" DSP Assortment Paper Share = $39.00 including Priority Shipping

In my New 6" x 6" DSP Assortment Paper Share, you will receive 1/2 pack of each of the 6" x 6" DSP Assortments for a total of 80 sheets:

• Brights
• Neutral
• Regals
• Subtles

In addition you will receive 1/4 pack of the 2021-2022 In Color 6" x6" DSP Assortment for a total of 10 additional sheets.

Please note:  The In Color DSP Assortment has only 5 colors whereas the Brights, Neutrals, Regals, and Subtles all have 10 colors. Thus the difference in amounts you will receive.

OPTION 3:

Get BOTH Paper Shares above and save on shipping = $80

Timeline for my 2021-2022 Paper Shares:

• May 3rd - Deadline to pre-order & pay  
• May 4th - I will order paper from Stampin' Up!
• All Paper Shares will ship by the May 28th or sooner.

Please make yourself aware of the following information:

• If there is a back order of any of the papers, this will delay the shipping of the paper.  I will send you an email and let you know the details of the delay.
• As a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator we are not allowed to cash and carry Designer Series Paper.  If you are expecting delivery immediately, it is not an option. 

Please email me at mknabe2008@gmail.com for registration & payment information on my Paper Shares.

As a former teacher and mom who made sure our family showed our appreciation for our children's teachers, school employees, and bus drivers,  I can say a little token of appreciation goes a long way in helping people enjoy their jobs and stay motivated to do and be the best they can be. Tuesday, May 4th is Teacher Appreciation Day. I kept that day in mind when planning my April 28th Facebook Live projects. I created 2 sets of cards and a fun 3D gift tag that you can make quickly and easily and with limited supplies. All projects feature one of my favorite punches, the Apple Builder Punch. If you don't have it yet, I think you're going to want it after seeing this video demonstration. AND you'll want to order it quickly as this item is retiring on May 3rd and is only available while supplies last. AND if you can believe it, it is on sale for just $7.20 (originally $18.00). It doesn't get better than that. 

The projects you're about to see in this video are not only great for Teacher Appreciation Day, but for other reasons as well. How about as a Back to School gift, a hostess gift, fall harvest notes, a co-worker gift, or simply to surprise someone with a little pick me up or gift of cheer? How about using these apple cards to send notes and gifts to the "apples of your eyes" - grandchildren or students on summer break?

I used Real Red DSP from the 2020-2021 Regals Paper Pack for these card sets.

In the following sets of cards, I used the NEW 2021-2022 Regals Paper Pack Collection. I LOVE the tone-on-tone patterns of the new 6" x 6" DSP's in Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles, and 2021-2023 In Colors. These will be available for all to order on Tuesday, May 4th with the launch of our brand new Annual Catalog.

Who knew that a simple $3.50 product could give so much dimension to an otherwise flat shape? That's exactly what our White Stampin' Chalk Marker does for these apples. It's my best $3.50 investment ever! It also works great for coloring the center of small flowers and so much more. Trust me when I say, "Everyone needs one".

Stampin' Up! products used in today's projects - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Apple Builder Punch [150663] $18.00	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch [133324] $23.00	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232] $7.00	Basic White 3" X 3" (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Envelopes [159233] $10.00
Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153073] $11.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683] $8.75
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	White Stampin' Chalk Marker [132133] $3.50
3-1/8" X 3-1/8" (7.9 X 7.9 Cm) Acetate Card Boxes [150428] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Your viewership means so much to me as I continue to work hard building my small business that I love so much.

Have a great day and happy stamping always!

Happy Free Friday Download Day! I hope you've had a happy, healthy, and productive week! Today's card features one of my favorite suites ever - Fine Art Gallery. This card was so fun to make I couldn't wait to share it. I love working with the Fine Art Designer Acetate and the way it compliments the beautiful Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper. If you haven't worked with these two designer papers, I highly suggest you put them on your next order. You will love the colorful and artistic floral impressions and patterns.

To make this card be sure to download my Free Project Sheet.

Download Project Sheet - Fine Art Floral Birthday Card

Stampin' Up! products used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set [154421] $22.00	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	3/8" (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon [154561] $7.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [154558] $11.50	Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate [154557] $9.00	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Here's a bonus for Free Friday Download to help you in all your card making!  Download Card Layering Measurements - A2 size

Have a fabulous weekend and take time to rest, rejuvenate, and recharge.