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Sweet Paris Kit & High Tea with Marie
Filed under Art Projects, Giveaways, Marie in Wonderland, Newsletters, Shannon Cooper
Before Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella (Kim Ayers) introduces projects by Shannon Cooper and Teri Calia (and I get to announce a new kit), a reminder that we are again having TWO Giveaway drawings! More info below.
And I’m continuing the FREE Gift with Order announced on Sunday: All that Glitters (in honor of the new All that Glitters Foiled Scrapbook Paper and Gold Tapes from Sunday’s newsletter).
AND… the Collage Sheet Sale and FREE Collage Sheet offer is still going strong! For every $20 you spend, you can pick out a FREE Collage Sheet! The “pick out a free collage sheet” offer has expired BUT check the current newsletter for a NEW FREE collage sheet promo.
It’s mid-month, one day after everyone has stuffed themselves silly with corned beef and cabbage, among other naughty excesses so let’s lighten it up a bit with with Design Team Member Shannon Cooper’s High Tea with Marie!
Like the rest of us here at Alpha Stamps, Shannon loved the Marie in Wonderland Kit since it is full to the brim with tasty sweets, an outrageously poofy Die-Cut Chipboard Panniers Dress, tea sets, and Marie of course! It’s the perfect kit to create invites for a High Tea with Marie out of and that’s just what Shannon did.
“I started by making tea party place settings with a fun twist. A Lot of my paper projects tend to be interactive and I thought it would be great to have articulated Maries to play around with while daintily sipping your tea. The paper dolls were made by cutting out three separate pieces of the same image from the Marie Takes Tea Collage Sheet, punching holes with a tapestry needle through the shoulders, upper arms, and forearms, and then attaching them together with Metallic Mini Brads.
I covered the back of the Die-Cut Chipboard Panniers Dress with paper from the Harmony 6×6 Paper Pad, inked the edges, and then glued it to the back of the poseable Marie. Marie’s front was decorated with Diamond Stickles, Stickles Dry Fine Glitter – Lagoon, and tiny adhesive gems. Lots of those scrumptious cakes and teacups were cut from the same Marie Takes Tea collage sheet and I glued the short ends of a sliver of paper to the back so Marie could hold her cake and eat it too! Plus, it’s fun to put cookies on her head.”
Making paper dolls from the Marie Takes Tea Collage Sheet was so clever! I love how it looks like they’re pouring each other a cup of tea as well, as if they’re saying, “Yes, I’ll have just a spot more, thank you!”
So that Marie doesn’t topple over — from what you ask? From all those cookies on top of her head of course, and not from the booze that Marie has snuck into her tea! Sheesh. What kind of party do you think we have around here? Anyways, Shannon created lovely little ornaments that are housed inside of each box AND she has made a quick tutorial for you as well! But first! Before you run over to visit Shannon, sneak a peak at the memento that she made for herself (at right) using the 18th Century Chipboard Shoe and some Flower Stamen – Aqua Blue. Super cute!
Drop some cookie crumbles over the High Tea with Marie supply list, then grab your cuppa and visit with Shannon at her blog for more pictures and a tutorial!
A New Kit!
This month is a little out-of-the-ordinary. Instead of an add-on kit that contains extras sent to the Design Team with the main March Kit, I’ve put together this coordinating Sweet Paris Mini Kit.
So if you want more papers, collage sheets and trims with a French theme (and with one click), here’s your chance.
This kit includes: 
- New! 1 sheet each of 12 designs from the Sweet Paris 8×8 Paper Set
- New! A Sweet Paris Wood Elements Set (1 each of 4 wood cut-outs, including The Eiffel Tower, a Fleur de Lis, a tag and a crown)
- One yard each of three seam binding colors that coordinate perfectly with the new papers: Serbin Brown, Grecian Pink and Mottle Brown (all from Seam Binding – Art Nouveau Colors).
Plus 3 collage sheets:
- Paris Showgirls #2 Collage Sheet
- Caroline Otero Collage Sheet
- Vintage French Ads Collage Sheet
More info is on the Sweet Paris Mini Kit page.
And check out the cute Rococo Ladies in Hats artwork by Teri Calia below (and at right)! I love art that has pieces that can be rearranged in different ways (and ladies riding in teacups and shoes like they’re chairs or boats — and I love the little underskirt Teri made for the standing lady (in the photo at right) with rows of gathered seam binding). See more photos in the Gallery.
Hooray for the Sweet Paris Mini Kit Giveaway!
In addition to a Sweet Paris Mini Kit, I added these items from Teri’s Rococo Ladies in Hats:
- Sweet Paris Wooden Frame Set (New!)
- Rococo Busts Collage Sheet (New!)
- 1/2 Inch Bright Pink Paper Roses (New!)
- 1/2 Inch Pale Pink Paper Roses (New!)
- Die-Cut Chipboard Panniers Dress
- 18th Century Chipboard Shoe (two of them)
- Chipboard Tea Set
- Large Wooden Theatre Base
- Wood House Shape – Large
To enter the Sweet Paris Mini Kit Giveaway Drawings (yes, plural, as I pulled two of these prize packages!):
1. you can leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY OR TOMORROW
and/or
2. you can place an order TODAY OR TOMORROW (all orders will be in the drawing for the 2nd prize package)
The deadline for both drawings is 11:59 pm PST, FRIDAY NIGHT, March 20, 2015)!
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winners (via Random.org). So check your mailbox on Sunday morning to see who won and for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the TWO Golden Eggs Giveaways? That would be Karen AND Deborah Thomas! (Note: the second Giveaway was a random drawing from orders placed during the contest.)
I would love to win this Paris is my special place thank you
March 19th, 2015 at 7:24 am.
Je t’adore! C’est fantastic!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:24 am.
Oh my! Just loving this kit!! You are so generous to do a giveaway!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:26 am.
I have always loved the Marie theme! This giveaway is lovely!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:29 am.
I love tea and marie they go fab together!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:30 am.
The French theme is great! I would love to make things with this collection!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:31 am.
Would love this Paris theme kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:36 am.
Ready 4 tea with Marie
March 19th, 2015 at 7:36 am.
This is so fun! I love the place settings!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:38 am.
I am ALWAYS inspired by all the artists projects I see here!! So beautiful and talented!! I would LOVE and be honored to be able to win this kit!!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:39 am.
Beautiful! I love Paris!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:40 am.
Oui, juste pour moi!!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:43 am.
Those Antoinette dolls are really growing on me. Time to win one.
March 19th, 2015 at 7:45 am.
Love the articulated High Tea Marie dolls, wonderful fun! And thanks for the chance to win the Paris giveaway! Lots of inspiration in a kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:51 am.
ahhh….this is such a sweet project! Great items! thanks for sharing todays inspiration!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:51 am.
Wonderful paper and chipboard frames!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:52 am.
I LOVE this giveaway! Thank you so much.
March 19th, 2015 at 7:55 am.
Holy cow! This is a great giveaway! Thank you!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:58 am.
Another beautiful Marie inspired giveaway. Love all the possibilities. Thank you!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:01 am.
OOO La La!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:05 am.
Love roses!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:07 am.
Spring Cleaning today.
I have a spot ready and waiting for a
Alpha Stamp giveaway. :)
March 19th, 2015 at 8:12 am.
Those poofy skirts make for such fun potential.
March 19th, 2015 at 8:23 am.
Oh, when will my ship come in??? And PLEASE let it have sparkles on it!!! MWAAAH!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:23 am.
A terrific give away with amazing products. Would be so fun to win!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:28 am.
Adorably done Shannon!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:29 am.
Articulated Marie dolls and Teri’s projects are all LOVELY!! I’m loving the new Rococo busts and Marie’s pannier dress for some spring party vignettes. Thanks Alpha!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:30 am.
Visiting Paris has always been a dream of mine! When I was younger I fancied being a fashion designer in Paris! LOL Then life happened~ Awesome projects by the designers! TFS!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:31 am.
What a wonderful way to run away to Paris.
March 19th, 2015 at 8:34 am.
This is magnifique! I hope I win.
March 19th, 2015 at 8:45 am.
So fun! Adore these elegant ladies. Thanks so much for a chance!~kim
March 19th, 2015 at 8:53 am.
Someday I hope to visit Paris. Until then I can dream!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:05 am.
We’ll always have Paris…hmm, maybe we need a Casablanca kit someday?
March 19th, 2015 at 9:11 am.
I love the tea party, wish I was there! Thank you for the opportunity to win yet another awesome kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:21 am.
This is so fun, I have lots of ideas for this pretty kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:32 am.
Love the beautiful ladies in hats!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:36 am.
beyond fabulous!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:41 am.
Marie really knows how to throw a party!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:41 am.
I can never get enough Parisian beauty! Love the theme!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:42 am.
This is SWEET, and I would love to win it.
March 19th, 2015 at 9:42 am.
Another sweet giveaway to hope for.
March 19th, 2015 at 9:49 am.
Oh,Paris in Springtime!! I’ll never get there in person, but the kit is adorable.
March 19th, 2015 at 9:50 am.
Tea in Paris! Sounds good to me! Thank you so much for the giveaways–always such fun.
March 19th, 2015 at 10:04 am.
lovely
March 19th, 2015 at 10:06 am.
I would love to decorate those Cinderella shoes for two of my little granddaughters.
March 19th, 2015 at 10:08 am.
I love Paris every moment of the year, nothing like it anywhere else.
March 19th, 2015 at 10:10 am.
Beautiful Paris kit. Thank you!
March 19th, 2015 at 10:11 am.
This is beautiful!
March 19th, 2015 at 10:13 am.
love to win one of your always great and inspiring giveaways
March 19th, 2015 at 10:15 am.
Looks like a great spring rainy cure!
March 19th, 2015 at 10:15 am.
Love tea parties!
March 19th, 2015 at 10:40 am.
Looks like fun!
March 19th, 2015 at 10:48 am.
I give tea parties every year and these projects are so inspirational. I love everything in this giveaway and the projects…we’re all mad here!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:01 am.
Oh my! How lovely just add some French pastries and then what fun I would have!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:15 am.
Beautiful set of goodies. I love them. I tried to buy the mini kit but it’s already sold out. :(
March 19th, 2015 at 11:22 am.
WoW, what a fantastic collection! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:22 am.
Beautiful!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:26 am.
High Tea with Marie and Rococo Ladies in Hats both look like so much fun! Your artists are truly inspirational – all I can say is “Oo La La! Merci Beaucoup!” (and, fingers crossed, of course!)
March 19th, 2015 at 11:29 am.
Ooh la la – Paree!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:38 am.
awesome
March 19th, 2015 at 11:58 am.
Love the content of this kit, especially the “Sweet Paris” papers! Discovered through Ancestry searching, that I have a few French great grandparents, so no wonder I’m attracted to all things French. Oui!
March 19th, 2015 at 12:22 pm.
Lovely!!
March 19th, 2015 at 12:37 pm.
OO LA LA! So many fun things, so little time! Awesome giveaway once again!
March 19th, 2015 at 12:44 pm.
France. One of my favorite places, that I have never visited….
March 19th, 2015 at 12:48 pm.
Love the wood kit and collage sheets.
March 19th, 2015 at 12:50 pm.
I need to craft tea in Paris!
March 19th, 2015 at 1:05 pm.
I love all things Parisian and this is a great kit for creating my own little touch of Paris in my home.
March 19th, 2015 at 1:31 pm.
More and more goodies. You guys are the best!
March 19th, 2015 at 1:41 pm.
Love! Thanjs for the chance to win!
March 19th, 2015 at 1:51 pm.
cute kit! love every one of them. :)
March 19th, 2015 at 2:05 pm.
cake and tea – lovely
March 19th, 2015 at 2:47 pm.
Pink and green are my favorite colors. Love the Paris paper!
March 19th, 2015 at 2:49 pm.
Would love to win this.
March 19th, 2015 at 2:54 pm.
Love this newest giveaway as Paris is my favorite subject. You have such beautiful altered art supplies.
March 19th, 2015 at 3:13 pm.
Love the give aways!!!!
March 19th, 2015 at 3:14 pm.
Delightful!
March 19th, 2015 at 3:17 pm.
Ooh la la! I’d love to play with this delightful kit. Thanks for the fun!
March 19th, 2015 at 3:19 pm.
Awesome projects! Looks like a beautiful kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 3:35 pm.
Great collection and cute projects.
March 19th, 2015 at 3:43 pm.
Would love to win this one.
March 19th, 2015 at 3:49 pm.
I love this one!
March 19th, 2015 at 4:20 pm.
Lovely kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 5:30 pm.
I’m just in love with Marie and tea. How appropriate!
March 19th, 2015 at 5:39 pm.
I would love to take high tea with Marie.
March 19th, 2015 at 5:41 pm.
Love the Paris mini kit!
March 19th, 2015 at 5:45 pm.
What a pretty giveaway! Would love to win this one !!
March 19th, 2015 at 5:49 pm.
Oo La La, love this kit.
March 19th, 2015 at 5:57 pm.
What a great collection of goodies
March 19th, 2015 at 6:35 pm.
Great Paris giveaway! What fun
March 19th, 2015 at 6:48 pm.
Please be seated, Marie. The tea is ready.
March 19th, 2015 at 7:02 pm.
Sweet!!!!
March 19th, 2015 at 7:36 pm.
Fabulous give-away.Fantastic items.. Wow… Would love to win… Wohooo…. Thank you for offering this winning option.
Hugs from Monica… Spain
March 19th, 2015 at 7:53 pm.
I love Paris. I hope I win.
March 19th, 2015 at 8:11 pm.
The great Paris giveaway!! More goodies!
March 19th, 2015 at 8:43 pm.
Love the giveaway! Your design team is so fabulous!!
March 19th, 2015 at 9:52 pm.
Adorable giveaway! Love anything french relate it!
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Wanda
March 19th, 2015 at 10:20 pm.
Love the new collage sheet, Rococo Busts. Incredible hats on there!
March 19th, 2015 at 11:10 pm.
Just so charming
March 20th, 2015 at 12:25 am.
Your papers are so beautiful! I wish the prints were fabric as well, they would make great home dec items!
March 20th, 2015 at 2:33 am.
what a fun giveaway! Count me in!!
March 20th, 2015 at 3:51 am.
The chipboard tea set and the seam bindings are my favorites! Nice giveaway!
March 20th, 2015 at 5:17 am.
This is so pretty.
March 20th, 2015 at 5:17 am.
How wonderful — Paris in springtime! :)
March 20th, 2015 at 5:25 am.
What a great giveaway!
March 20th, 2015 at 5:44 am.
Springtime with Marie and Alpha Stamps!
March 20th, 2015 at 6:40 am.
Sweet Paris is Sweet!
March 20th, 2015 at 8:09 am.
I keep telling my husband, “I belong in Paris!”
March 20th, 2015 at 10:32 am.
So lovely–Marie and tea.
March 20th, 2015 at 11:04 am.
Je ne suis pas ambivalente quand il vient à Paris
March 20th, 2015 at 2:02 pm.
Beautiful colors. Love this giveaway!
March 20th, 2015 at 4:05 pm.
Wonderful Marie creations and another great giveaway, thank you!
March 20th, 2015 at 4:10 pm.
oh spring time in Paris.
March 20th, 2015 at 5:10 pm.
Love the French-themed giveaway; thanks for the chance to win.
March 20th, 2015 at 7:11 pm.