10/10/12

Mama Elephant Grand Opening Stampede - Day 1!

Today I am so so so happy to announce the grand opening of Mama Elephant!

You should've arrived here from the amazing Jennifer McGuire's blog.

To start from the beginning, go to the Mama Elephant blog HERE.


Mama Elephant is owned and operated by two childhood friends from NYC. (We were 5th grade BFFs :) We are so proud to bring the collaboration of our aesthetics to Mama Elephant! Our stamps are designed with card makers and scrapbookers in mind! Our stamps are carefully curated to provide optimal versatility with a wide variety of styles - cute, whimsical, bold, graphic, and  fun!

I am the co-owner and co-illustrator of this baby! I really hope you enjoy the inspiration and stamps. I know that I tried my hardest to channel my knowledge and experience as a stamper into illustrating the stamps. I think it's super important to have that stamper mentality when in design mode -- so I hope it shows in the little details!

I have called on some of my talented designer friends in the industry to help kick off the festivity with some good old blog hoppin', or as I like to call it - stampede! I am sooo lucky to have these amazing women join me today! (Thank you, again and again and again. My heart feels so full! ♥ )

You've seen my layout on the Mama Elephant blog already. So I thought I'd switched gears and create a quick graphic card with Basic Borders and Good Times.


I love simple, clean lines. Basic Borders consists of 5 essential border/background building stamps. I designed it consciously asking myself: what border stamps would I want to use all the time? And this is the answer. You'll see me using the set a lot. Like, a lot, a lot, lol. It's one of those sets that will always be within reach for finishing touches here and there.

I love the sentiments from Good Times. They're fun and they make me happy! :)

The next stop on the hop is my stamping idol  and dear friend whom I am forever grateful for, Lisa Spangler!  I love pretty much everything she does! I'm sure she's got something wicked cool up her sleeve!

Use coupon code GRANDOPEN for 10% off your order!

Remember to come back tomorrow for more Mama Goodness! :P
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80 comments:

  1. JingleOctober 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    This is so cool! I love this gorgeous, graphic design!

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  2. Samantha MannOctober 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    what an amazing graphic card!!!!! i am so excited for this new company!! congratulations!!

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  3. smahrtyOctober 10, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Kryssi, CONTGRATS on your new company! I like your card too, background/borders are so fun to stamp with, so many different combos and designs to be made.

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  4. Annette AllenOctober 10, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    wow totally love this...great new stamp company..thanks for sharing.

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  5. Sherry EckbladOctober 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    What a wonderful card. Love all the rainbow colors.

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  6. Amy KollingOctober 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Love the graphic look of all the polka dots!!!

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  7. mtscrapgalOctober 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    First-- good luck to you with the new company. The graphic stamps will be very versatile I'm sure. Great for the CAS devotees for sure. Thanks

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  8. KaraOctober 10, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    So simple and pretty!!

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  9. Emily LeiphartOctober 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love this graphic card and that sentiment is awesome! Congrats again on your new venture, Kryssi!

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  10. Traveling TraderOctober 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Great use of a stamp to create a focal and graphic too.

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  11. Ashley HarrisOctober 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Congrats to you Kryssi!! How fantastic! Love that card too! YAY!!!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    This is gorgeous Kryssi!! Congratulations on your new venture! The stamps are stunning!

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  13. KerryOctober 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Just found out about this super cool stamp company, big CONGRATS! Love the card, totally awesome!!!

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  14. JanaOctober 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Love this bright happy card

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  15. Kelly BoothOctober 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    GOEGEOUS Card Kryssi....So Happy for you! I just placed an order and can't wait to Play with your Stamps!! xoxoxo

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  16. sandraOctober 10, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous card Kryssi!

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  17. Rochelle SodipoOctober 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    That sentiment is the CUTE-EST EV-ER! Great job on your new stamp line! It's adorbs!

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  18. SusOctober 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Congrats Kryssi! These stamps are SO adorable!!! Excited for you! I love your card designs and I am looking forward to seeing more of your stamp designs!!!

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  19. TraceyOctober 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Loving the rainbow goodness on here! Fantastic card!
    Congrats on the new venture! The stamps look amazing!!

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  20. Virginia L.October 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Congrats, Kryssi!! What awesome news on your new stamp company! Wish you all the success!! This card is so modern and gorgeous! Love it!

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  21. Miriam PrantnerOctober 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Congratulations again! So exciting and I LOVE this sentiment!

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  22. Maeghan M.October 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats on your new adventure! Loving these sentiments!

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  23. Sue McRaeOctober 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats on your new venture Kryssi! Your stamp sets are chock full of goodies!

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  24. Lea L.October 10, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    This is beautiful! Love the graphic design of it!

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  25. {VICKI}October 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    OMG! Love this
    so unique!

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  26. andie smith.October 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    That sentiment is super awesome! I've seen a poster on pinterest with that saying before and of course pinned it because it was so clever! Love love love all your sets! Congrats on your new venture!

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  27. Grá O'NeillOctober 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Stunning card, love the new stamps :)

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  28. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    This is GORGEOUS! Such a beautiful card! TFS!

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  29. PamelaOctober 10, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    WOW! I love the simplicity of the card and congrats on the grand opening!

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  30. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    So excited about your new stamps! Love your style!

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  31. TamikaOctober 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I love the design of that card! Super cool and neatly done!

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  32. KatieOctober 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Very fun use of that border stamp!

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  33. JillOctober 10, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    congrats!! love this card you made and that sentiment rocks!! very exciting for you--you have crazy talent, so success ahead for sure! :)

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  34. Larissa HeskettOctober 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Love the FUN card and the way you used all the different colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  35. TinaOctober 10, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Oh, such a gorgeous card with just one stamp. Love it.

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  36. PearlOctober 10, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! Congrats!!! :)

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  37. Nicole MakiOctober 10, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Love this so much.

    Congratulations!

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  38. donna mikasaOctober 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    so graphically cool, kryssi! love!

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  39. Nina YangOctober 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Love the border set!

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  40. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Congrats and love this card!

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  41. Sue DOctober 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Very cool design!

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  42. Flo October 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Your card seems like it has tall skyscrapers on it. Very cool.

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  43. BarbaraOctober 10, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Love these designs and I think "mama goodness" is an apt description. Your card is really clean an simple and I love it!

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  44. *Alison*October 10, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Umm so cool.. love the CAS and graphic feel..hugs

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  45. Billie AOctober 10, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    CAS how sweet. I love this look, such a happy card and so stunning. Love the new site and Congratulations. I wish you the best of luck. I will be following for sure. I love what I have seen.

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  46. Dee in N.H.October 10, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Love it! And I absolutely love that background set!! A huge congrats to you and best wishes on your new endeavor!

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  47. YeliOctober 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Absolutely cool and inspiring card and stamp.

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  48. Ashley NewellOctober 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    CONGRATS!!!! This is a fab card!

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  49. Alice October 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    adore your card,Kryssi!! fabulous and big big congrats!!! so very excited for you and Angela!! =)

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  50. cheironOctober 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Wonderful design and I love this sentiment. Congratulations on your new adventure!

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  51. JoyOctober 10, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Oooh Kryssi this is a fabulous CAS card, love it...it almost looks like the city sky scrappers like NY, so cool and effective..thank you so much for asking me to be apart of this amazing event..hugs

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  52. The Paper ParadeOctober 10, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Oh yes, I love the colors, the different heights and then the blank space for the sentiment, what a fun card!

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  53. TheresaOctober 10, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Clean and simple - but classy! Love it!!

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  54. pcmOctober 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! How totally awesome! Love your card and can't wait to see the full release!

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  55. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I love the clean and simple lines - no pun intended.

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  56. RomaineOctober 10, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    The magic touch!

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  57. CarolOctober 10, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Oh so cute - simple and clean - love it! I really had to chuckle at the sentiment. Hope your new company is a huge success!

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  58. slbt17October 11, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    love it!
    Best of luck to you guys!
    Sandra ltb

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  59. SandieOctober 11, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Cool as. Love your card.
    Luv Sandie

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  60. KailashOctober 11, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Such a graphic, trendy card...beautifully done!!'

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  61. karenelrOctober 11, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Your stamps are to die for! I love all of them. I am so excited for your new endeavor! I can tell it will be a success! You card is perfectly CAS! Love it!

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  62. Memories by MandaOctober 11, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    hehehe that saying is so funny! Great card. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

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  63. MarieOctober 11, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Fabulous coloirful CAS card! TFS =)

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  64. Kim RossOctober 11, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Congratulations on your new adventure!! I love the stamp designs, they seem well thought-out from a stamper's perspective!

    Great card, too!

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  65. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Congrats on the new stamp company! Love what I'm seeing.

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  66. Vera Yates (Ling)October 11, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Fabulous CAS cards as always, Kryssi! Thank you for having me. :)

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  67. susyOctober 11, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Awesome, love it.

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  68. Angel EstesOctober 11, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Congrats on the launch of your stamp company! Wow -what exciting days for you! And your card is awesome. Great job!

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  69. ~amy~October 11, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    wahooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

    Congrats Girlie!!!!! Soooo excited for you!

    Your card is beyond magnificent.

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  70. JessicaOctober 11, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    super cute card! love the great stamps and colors! :)

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  71. MargieOctober 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    What a great card! So funny!

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  72. Kathy HOctober 11, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love how you did that! Congratulations and good luck!

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  73. @iLingOctober 11, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    great stamps! love the clean lines!

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  74. Mary-Anne VOctober 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    OMG the sentiment on this card is awesome...my kids call our close family friends their "gang"...love the colours too.

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  75. GabrieleOctober 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    love the graphic skyscraper look. Best wishes on the start of your business.

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  76. MichelleOctober 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks for demonstrating the borders set! I've been hoping to see it in the blog hop, and this card is gorgeous! I'm loving your new stamps, Kryssi, congratulations!

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  77. Maureen HayesOctober 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I am loving these stamps and the sentiments that go with them! They are really unique and I look forward using them in my crafting and card making.

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  78. liberal sprinklesOctober 12, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    congratulations on the opening! love how simple and pretty the card is.
    grace

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  79. JayellOctober 12, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I love the colours on this card. Great project

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  80. Ruth GOctober 12, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Fun sentiment and I love those dotty bars! The stamps are really awesome and I love what you created with them! Congrats and thanks for sharing!!!!

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