Surprise! Market Mini Release!

SURPRISE!

As you know by now, we have discontinued our Market Fresh Kit Club. We also switched over to bi-monthly releases for the remainder of 2012 to allow some behind-the-scenes changes to come full circle and get our goals in line with our vision. However, we just couldn't quite keep from sharing these gorgeous minis that we released with our kits! So many people have emailed asking if they could just purchase the stamps, and I'm thrilled to finally say YES! You can!!

We've also had bits and pieces left over from previous month's kits, so we're excited to get those shipped off too! We have a limited supply of paper, embellishments, and other paper crafting yumminess now available on our site! These items were hand-picked by Steph, and they all coordinate beautifully! 

Please JOIN US tomorrow at 8 am CDT for a BLOG HOP showcasing these lovely minis.
One lucky hopper will receive a GIFT CERTIFICATE to the shop!

These minis are just $5 per set, and each package measures 3.25 x 4.50". Individual sizes are listed in the product descriptions. These stamps were designed to be used on cards and scrapbook layouts, so we weren't skimpin' on the size of each element! Our Market Fresh Girls have already inked up and loved up their minis, so I thought I'd share some inspiration from them today.
Take a look!

 

 Layout using "Doily" by Jinny Newlin

Card using "Bright Side" by Stephanie Washburn

 Card using "Berry Sweet" by Brenda Weaver

Card using "Two Step Butterfly" by Stephanie Washburn

Card using "Love Birds" by Stephanie Washburn

Thanks so much for stopping by, please do come on back tomorrow morning for our hop - there will be LOTS more inspiration from the rest of our team!! xo Angelica

Market Fresh Kits :: Daydreamin' :: Card Sneak Peeks

Hello and welcome to day #2 of our MAY MARKET FRESH Sneak Peeks!

Today each of our Market Fresh Girls are brining you cards that are BEYOND gorgeous, and SO very inspiring! If you're more into scrapbooking, be sure to check out our post from YESTERDAY and see what beauties they've created!

Stephanie Washburn puts together a gorgeous assortment of papers, embellishments, and trims each month and then designs an exclusive stamp to go with them - JUST FOR YOU! 

Our kits have several price options, making the commitment less intimidating and easier on the budget.

Just think of all the time, money, and frustration of shopping each month at several stores...you could eliminate it completely by signing up for our kits!

There are 8 sheets of double-sided 12x12 papers, 3 sheets of 12x12 matching heavyweight cardstock, TONS of embellishments, letters, and pretty trims plus an exclusive stamp every single month. 

The best part is everything goes SO well together but is varied enough for interest and to give you that "electic-creative-genius" look. 

So, enough talk, let's see what inspiration the Market Fresh team has for you!

After you've visited all of the blogs, be sure to come back here, and tell us which project you loved the best so far! Thanks so much for visiting tonight! See you back here tomorrow for the reveal! :)

Market Fresh Kits :: Daydreamin' :: Layout Sneak Peeks

Hello everyone!! So excited to be back on the blog tonight with some NEW sneaks of our next Market Fresh Kit! This month, Steph has whipped up the delectable "Daydreamin'" collection filled with feminine pinks, greens, and creams. This is one for the ladies!

If you're BRAND NEW to our kits, thank you so much for stopping by & checking out our kits! You might be wondering what it's all about, so I'd love to share a few details with you:

What are MARKET FRESH KITS?

• A beautiful, on-trend papercrafting kit with elements large enough for scrapbooking, but enough variety to create layouts and cards or a mix of anythign in between.
• A 20% discount on any other Market Street Stamps the length of your subscription!
• Three different subscription options (perfect for any budget) and even a single-purchase option (discount on other stamps only applies for subscribers). 

We carefully package each kit and ship to ensure safe delivery:

• $8.50 USA
• $11.50 Canada/Mexico 
• $17.00 International

So who's ready to see some sneak peeks? Click each group of photos to visit our talented designer's blogs - they have some AMAZING inspiration for you tonight!!

As you're browsing our sneaks tonight, I need a favor from you guys. If you've been admiring the kits for awhile, but haven't made the leap, I'd love to hear why. Please send me a message via email {angelica at marketstreetstamps dot com} letting me know if there's something you'd love to see more of or any reservations you may have. I'd love to address them all during the reveal so we can answer any questions that might be lingering out there. Most of all, we want to know what YOU want to see, so please take this opportunity to offer your feedback! I LOVE to hear it!!

Have a fabulous night, I'll see you back here tomorrow with some more sneak peeks!! :) Angelica

New Blog Sneak Peek and Giveaways :: Day 1

Hello Stamping Friends!

I am here tonight to share a special sneak preview of our BRAND NEW blog we're launching on Thursday, April  26th - just in time for our April BLOCK PARTY!

What fun would a NEW blog be without some prizes to go with it, right?!
That's why I'm super excited to offer you guys a giveaway each day leading up to our brand new blog on Thursday. To help keep track of the entries, I'm using a RaffleCopter widget which will guide you through the super simple entry process.

Let's move onto the preview, shall we?
(This is just a little tease from our header area.)

Our new blog will have a host of new features on a Wordpress platform.

Features you'll soon see:

• Designer Bios
• Cleaner layout (like our website)
• Quick links to tutorials, a better labeling system, and a featured photo with each post!

 It's going to be SUCH an improvement, guys, I promise!

So, who's ready to hear about today's giveaway?

This week is normally our new release week, but we're doing something a little different this month!

We're highlighting our new blog and our awesome KIT CLUB!

Our giveaway tonight is a LOVE BIRDS kit 

valued at $31.99!!

Want it? Enter below and YOU could be the lucky winner!

Winners will be announced on Friday, April 27th with our Block Party post.

Good Luck and see you here tomorrow with another giveaway!

Vintage Spring Market :: REVEAL!

So...there are a few things in this world that make me really happy. 

Like mood-altering magic that can take over in an instant.

One of those "things" is color.

I notice it everywhere, and if you've ever seen my comments on projects, I can't help it, I always default to commenting on people's color choices. I just love, love, love color.

Fortunately, so does Steph, and she is amazing at putting together colors that look like they were just made to be together. That's one of the things I just love about these kits. Everything is so coordinated, but definitely out-of-the-box.

You know that phrase they use on all the design shows - "matchy-matchy"? 

These kits are not matchy-matchy. 

Each element is hand-selected by Steph and approved by us.

Stephanie has been designing the stamp images you see, too!

I take her lovely sketches and digitize them.

We take great care in preparing these kits, and I think it shows!

 April's Kit - "Vintage Spring Market" contains:

(1 sheet of each 12x12 patterned paper per kit)

• Cosmo Cricket- “Tea Tins” Tea for Two Collection
• Cosmo Cricket- “Butter” Tea for Two Collection
• Crate Paper- “Cake Stand” Pretty Party Collection
• Crate Paper- “Paper Cloth” Pretty Party Collection
• Echo Park Paper- “Flower Box” This & That Graceful Collection
• Echo Park Paper- “Flower Vine” This & That Graceful Collection
• Lily Bee Design- “Running Stitch” Handmade Collection
• Lily Bee Design- “Patchwork” Handmade Collection

(1 sheet of each 12x12 cardstock per kit)

• Bazzill Cardstock 12x12 Kraft/Classic
• Bazzill Cardstock 12x12 French Vanilla/Grass Cloth
• Bazzill Cardstock 12x12 Watermelon/Canvas

(Embellishments: 1 per kit unless otherwise stated)

• Cosmo Cricket Tea for Two Element Deck
• Lily Bee Design Handmade ABC Cardstock Stickers
• Kaisercraft Crochet Doilies 3.5” 2/Pkg Cream Scallop
• Kaisercraft Blossoms Dimensional Resin Flowers 12/Pkg- Pansy (6 per kit)
• This & That Graceful Layered Chipboard Stickers 5"X6.75"
• May Arts Grosgrain Ribbon W/Satin Edge 1"X30 Yards- Celery Green (2 yards per kit)
• One exclusive strawberry stamp set valued at $5

There are TONS of elements, papers, and gorgeous trims included each month.

Become a member by CLICKING HERE.

We ship world-wide!

  

 

Need some inspiration? Check out some of the fabulous projects our Market Fresh Girls showcased this week:

 

Brenda Weaver

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Jinny Newlin

Steph Washburn

These kits are available for purchase and are ready for immediate shipment.

Be sure to stop by our Designer's Blogs to view more photos and samples!

Thanks so much for visiting, have a great night!

xo Angelica

Vintage Spring Market :: Card Sneak Peeks

Hello Hello! Hope everyone had a fabulous Easter weekend, it was absolutely GORGEOUS in our neck of the woods!

Today we're sharing the rest of the sneak peeks for our April Market Fresh Kit:

VINTAGE SPRING MARKET!

You do not want to miss the sweet details of this gorgeous kit Stephanie has put together this month. 

Be sure to head back to our LAYOUT POST for even more peeks!

New to our kits? Please check out this link to read all about our Kit Club.

Here are some of the benefits you will receive as a Market Fresh Kit Member:

• A beautiful, on-trend papercrafting kit with elements large enough for scrapbooking, but enough variety to create layouts and cards or just cards! Or just layouts! Or just mini-albums! 
• A 20% discount on any other Market Street Stamps the length of your subscription!
• Three different subscription options (perfect for any budget) and even a single-purchase option (discount on other stamps only applies for subscribers). 

Ready to see more? Simply click each designer's sneak peek to be taken to their blog for more photos and details on how they were inspired by this month's kit.

See you back here tomorrow for the full reveal!

Vintage Spring Market :: Layout Sneak Peeks

Hello Friends! Angelica her and I'm very excited to introduce you to our April Market Fresh Kit!! If you loved last month's kit (or maybe even the kit before that, or the kit before that...) you will ADORE this month's!

VINTAGE SPRING MARKET

is an absolute MUST-HAVE.

Strawberries, greens, reds, blues, vintage, beautiful. 

It's something for everyone and the inspiration is going to blow you away!

Our Market Fresh Girls (Jinny, Brenda and Steph) 

totally knocked it out on these GORGEOUS projects that I'll be showing you today and Monday.

Looking for more info? Please check out this link to read all about our Kit Club.

Some of the benefits you will receive as a Market Fresh Kit Member:

• A beautiful, on-trend papercrafting kit with elements large enough for scrapbooking, but enough variety to create layouts and cards or just cards! Or just layouts! Or just mini-albums! ;) You get the picture.
• A 20% discount on any other Market Street Stamps the length of your subscription!
• Three different subscription options (perfect for any budget) and even a single-purchase option (discount on other stamps only applies for subscribers). 

Click each Designer's Sneak Peek image to be taken to their blog where they've listed more photos and information on how EASY it is to create with these fabulous kits!

Don't they look amazing?

Be sure to pop back here again on Monday for MORE sneak peeks and the reveal on Tuesday!

Happy Easter Weekend all!!

xo Angelica

Always Look On The Bright Side

Happy FRIDAY! 

We've got a treat for you today! Stephanie Muzzulin has a super FUN card to share with us today- using elements of the Market Fresh Kit from March- On the Bright Side! 

Her talent at combining colors and patterns shines here on this card! 

Make sure you stop by her blog

Handmade Creations by Stephanie

for more details!

If you're interested in purchasing this kit (or any of the other previously released kits!)- check out the Market Fresh Kits section in the Marketplace! There are still a few available from each month! 

AND- if you're interested in something BRAND NEW- stay tuned! We'll be sneaking peeks at the newest Market Fresh Kit- Vintage Spring Market TONIGHT! WOOHOO!

See ya then!

Patterned Paper Tile Design

Hi, there! 

Steph here! Nice to see ya!

Today I have a quick little tutorial to share with you!

I've been mildly obsessed with using every last drop of the new Market Fresh Kits from MSS... lol! And today I have another little trick to share with you. It's something that I thought of AFTER I made a layout for the last kit release. I made a tiled paper accent on one of my layouts and LOVED the effect, but it was way more work than I wanted to do again... and then I started to think about it. And realized that I was kinda silly to cut all those squares and glue em back down... haha! I thought up an easier way and I thought I'd share it with you!

So here's what I did THIS time! WAY easier! And I'm all about THAT! 

I started with a few strips of patterned paper- these are 1/4" wide. They can be as wide as you want them- use whatever scraps you have on hand!

I took a scrap sheet of paper (mine was 4" x 6") and covered it with scor-tape. Then, I carefully laid all the strips down in rows! I trimmed up the edges with my scissors and this is what I have here!

Turn the striped sheet of cardstock so the lines are running horizontally across the paper and get out your paper trimmer! I cut every 1/4" to make a bunch of strips.

See what I mean! Isn't that SO much easier! Now I can take the strips and arrange them on the card like tile! Such a cool look and WAY easier than it looks (I think!).

When you're taping the strips to the card, make sure to line them up so that the colors alternate! It's a good idea to make sure your strips are at least a half inch longer than you need them for your project so you can make these little adjustments! When you have it the way you like it, you can easily trim the edges with scissors!

I added a nice line of bright pink ribbon to really make it POP! Can't go wrong with pink ribbon! The light bulb (from the ON THE BRIGHT SIDE kit) was heat embossed on vellum- I love how the tile pattern shows through! 

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By the way... there are still a few ON THE BRIGHT SIDE kits available! You can get it as a single purchase (for $31.99+shipping) or sign up for a subscription to save BIG (subscription prices as low as $24.99+shipping!!) These kits are packed FULL of product AND include an exclusive stamp each and every month!

Go check em out!!

Love Kitty

Hey everyone!
We're here today to share not one, but TWO fabulous projects with you from our amazing Design Team!

First, I have a beautiful scrapbook layout from Julie!

Julie used the January Market Fresh Kit- LOVE BIRDS and the stamp set Simply Stitched Borders. It's been a while since she's scrapbooked so she LOVES how the kits provide the perfect base to get your mojo going. AND- we still have some LOVE BIRDS kits available- hurry and grab em up before they're gone!

 

Run over to Julie's blog
J.Day Designs
to see the full layout!


AND- I have a sweet card from Michele today, too!



LOVE the colors Michele chose for this card- makes me want to sit back with a cup of tea!

She used the Enjoy Today stamp set:



Make sure you run over to Michele's blog
Studio MSG
for more information about her card!

Now that you're full of inspiration- GO MAKE SOMETHING!
Have a great day!