the mambi blog

loving burlap

Suezi has been whipping up some adorable projects using burlap.  Just loving the way the raw, natural fabric works with some of our valentine & love products.  The sweetness of the pink, white and red just works with the burlap.  SO CUTE!

How to make a paper ruffle with cardstock

I love, love, LOVE ruffles!  And...I want to make them with everything, including cardstock.  So, I found a way to create the ruffles I love with the cardstock I can't live without.  Watch the video and see how I did it!

 

Here's a cute page layout using a crepe paper ruffle and our adorable baby girl paper and embellishments.

the banner winners are....

Congratulations Lisa & Amanda!  Send me an email (the link is at the top left of this page) and let me know where to send your goodies!!  Yay!!

CHA Winter 2012 setup video...take a peek!

 

cha set up is here...{more booth chalkboard quotes}

CHA Winter is swiftly approaching and the team mambi is busily scurrying around getting everything ready!

This year, I made the signs for our booth and I have loved every minute of it!  The theme for the booth is....Live Creatively!  So I found 6 awesome quotes about creativity and created some colorful chalkboard frames.  I experimented with many different chalks, spray paints, fixatives, layouts, lettering styles, etc....  I already posted the first two boards...here are the final 4.  (I'll post the final outcome in the booth at the show)

I hope these inspire you like they have inspired me.  Don't be afraid to try something NEW!!

More from CHA coming up...

booth signs keep coming...

booth signs are coming to life...

NEW product giveaway! Banners made easy!

 

We love banners!  But we wanted an easier and quicker way to complete our finished projects.  Precut banner pads take away the tedious work of cutting each banner.  Simply choose the style you want, tear from the gummed pad, trim or fold the top down and get to creating!! 

Want to add a name of sentiment to your banner?  No problem!  We've got large stickers you can choose from that will make your message pop...OR....use our printed chipboard alphabets or icons!  Top it off with larger-than-life, self-adhesive rhinestones.

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Now for the GIVEAWAY part!!  (the best part, right??)

Leave a comment below and tell us what your favorite trend is right now.  It can be in scrapbooking, mixed media, general crafting, art, etc.  What floats your boat today??  We'd love to hear! 

Next Wednesday, February 1st, I'll pick 2 lucky people to receive a generous assortment of the NEW banners!! 

GOOD LUCK!!

 

frame it up!

I have several plain wooden frames laying around my studio...gathering dust.  When I saw this colorful print, I thought it would make a cheerful looking frame.  So, a quick little project ensued.

1. Paint your frame a complimentary color.  I chose white.
2. Apply a layer of mod podge or other adhesive to the front of the frame.
3. Position your paper on top of the frame.
4. Wait for the adhesive to dry....be patient with this.  Maybe check something off your to do list and then come back to the project.
5. Once completely dry, use a craft knife to trim away the excess paper from the frame.
6. Add some pizazz to the front by including ribbon, embellishments, etc.

enjoy.

follow your bliss.

What happens at mambi when we need to clear our minds and get creative?

We graffiti a wall in our new studio!

It was great way to break in the new space and welcome the new year with open minds and hearts.  Here's how it started.

We decided to use this wall as place to let go.  Get out of our heads and give in to our creative hearts.  Leaving our inner critics at the door, we embark on a journey of expression.  It's a way to obliterate any creative block we may encounter as we design new products and explore new ideas!