Watercolored Dreams

2011-09-29T03:00:00.000-04:00

Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge 6

I haven't been able to participate in the challenges the past few weeks - lots of personal/family things going on that have consumed a good bit of my time. I was determined to try and get something stamped this week.

A friend of mine is pregnant and her baby shower is this weekend. So, I figured now would be a good time to get her card made. Since I haven't stamped in awhile - I figured I'd use the Designer Paper to do most of my work. :) The only stamping is the 'hello baby' greeting. Yes - a bit cheating, but I stamped! :)

Hope you'll take time to join us this week! If you do, be sure to tag your card with SQSC6 on any sites you post to and let me know, so we can leave you some comments.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2011-08-24T03:00:00.001-04:00

Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge

I'm part of the Stampin' Queens Design Team and today is our 1st Sketch Challenge.

I need to apologize for the horrible picture. I took numerous pictures, however, the white seemed to cause almost a glare. No matter how much editing I did - I couldn't get it to look any better.

Hope that doesn't deter you from trying your hand at the sketch! If you do play along - please use SQSC1 in your uploads and let us know, so we can check it out and leave some love!

Be sure to check out all the team members creations on the Stampin' Queens Sketch Blog -------------> HERE.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the sketch!

Happy Stampin'

Karen

2011-05-09T21:45:00.002-04:00

Another Stamp Club Project

This is another one of the club projects my girls made. I like how it turned out. We used the brayer to get the different colors on the background.

Added the twine for a bit of a rustic feel - along with the colors.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2011-04-10T21:08:00.005-04:00

Happy Mother's Day Card

This was one of the cards my club girls made in March.

Supplies: Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, Teeny Tiny Wishes CS: Whisper White, Marina Mist Ink: Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi Other: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stamping Sponge, Basic Pearls

I have the rest of our projects and will be posting them this week, so be sure to stop back by and check them out.

Stampin' Hugs, Karen

2011-03-12T22:55:00.003-05:00

January Stamp Club Projects

Wow - it has been quite some time, since I've posted to my blog. Life took hold and I had put some things on the back burner. I still stamped with my club, however, posting to my blog was put off. I didn't have the time with everything else I had going on.

I'm trying to get back into posting again - I even updated my blog look tonight!

This card uses Baroque Motifs and was inspired by a card by Danielle Daws.

This card uses Always and was a CASE of a card by Angela Walters.

This card also uses Always and was inspired by Gwen Mangelson.

I'm not listing all the supplies here, however, if you want to know something specific - feel free to contact me. I'm just trying to catch up, so I'll get back to posting the specifics soon.

Happy Stampin',
Karen

2010-08-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Final July Stamp Club Project

This is the last card we made. Sorry for the blurry picture. I CASEd this card from another stamper - I loved how quick, simple, yet wonderful it was.

Things to Note:
-- Stamped the image in Pretty in Pink first

-- Stamped off the black 2x and then stamped over the Pretty in Pink (slightly offset it)

-- Sponged Certainly Celery on the WW edges

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Pocket Silhouettes
CS: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, WW
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Stazon Black
Other: Stamping Sponge

That's it for the club projects from July. Hope to have more to post soon!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-08-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

July Stamp Club Project

I cased this card from another stamper. I loved how hers turned out and wanted to recreate it. I plan to make this for my nephew's birthday card as well - he would love the guitar rocker!

Things to Note:
-- Brayer used to make 'starburst' background
-- Glossy White card stock used

Supplies:
Stamps: Extreme Guitar, On Your Birthday, Extreme Elements
CS: Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Glossy White
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Stazon Black
Other: Brayer, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Another card yet to post, so be sure to stop back by!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-08-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

July Stamp Club Project

It's been quite some time since I've posted on my blog. Ever since I started working full-time, my days are packed. I can't seem to get all that I need done - done in a day. I forgot what it was like to work full-time!

I've been stamping, but just haven't even had a chance to get pics taken, thus nothing to post.

Here is one of the cards we made at July Stamp Club. I used the card on pg. 188 of the catalog as our guide. I had to alter it a bit to what I had on hand.

Things to note:

-- The only stamping is the Happy Birthday
-- The white Uni-gel pen was used for the flower centers

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
CS: Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Top-Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Flower Punch (Itty Bitty Shapes Punch), White Gel Pen

Stop back by - I have 2 more cards to post from our July Stamp Club!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-05-27T00:00:00.001-04:00

Utah Divas Inspiration Challenge #97

Finally - I was able to get a challenge done and on time! Now when you see the picture that I used, you'll probably wonder how I ended up with what I did. It was simple though - since I haven't had a chance to stamp in awhile....I went really easy with this one. That is the best thing about challenges - you get to interpret how you want. :)

So, below is my card. I chose to go with 1 main color from the picture - hence the GREEN. Yes - my favorite color of all time, so like I said it was easy peasy!! We actually made this card at my Stamp Club this past Monday as well.

Things to Note:
-- I used the new Punch from the Punch Pack
-- The flower from the Itty Bitty Bits set fits perfectly over the flowers in this set

Below is the inspiration picture. Doesn't it just make you want to eat some fresh fruit!! I want a bowl of some fruit now so bad I can taste it!! Yum!!

So, what do you think? I know I haven't been a good blogger, but I'm really trying to do better! I have tons of cards to post - just finding the time has been the problem.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Thoughts & Prayers, Itty Bitty Bits (Summer Mini), Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS: Whisper White, Old Olive, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Old Olive, So Saffron
Other: Scallop Punch from the Punch Pack (Summer Mini), Stamping Sponge, So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired - from SAB)

Be sure to check out the other design team members and what they created - just head on over to the UDI Blog.

Thank you for stopping by! See you again soon!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-05-05T20:02:00.004-04:00

Stampin' Up! Retired Sets For Sale

I'm trying to clean out and have TONS of retired sets I'd like to sell. I'd be willing to trade for current merchandise as well. If you are interested, but not sure on the price - make me an offer. You can email me directly at knk75@aol.com. I really need to clean out my stamp area - I keep finding things I forgot I had!!

Here are the status codes -
MS Minimal Staining
NS No staining
NU Mounted, never used
NUM Unmounted
PM Partially mounted
SS Slightly Stained
ST Stained
VS Very Stained

A Greeting for All Reasons $10.00 NUM
Alphadot Numbers $7.00 NU
Around the Block $5.00 NUM
Around the Block $3.00 NU SOLD
Best Friends Numbers $10.00 PM SOLD
Big Blossom $7.00 NUM
Big Pieces $10.00 NS
Birthay Best $3.00 NS
Brushstroke Alphabet Upper/Lower (some need to be reglued) $8.00 NS
Bud Basics $7.00 MS
Burst into Bloom $3.00 NS
Circle of Friendship $7.00 NS
Delightful Doodles $5.00 NUM
Festive Favorites $15.00 PM
Festive Four $3.00 NS
Groovy Lines BG $5.00 NU
Island Blossoms $20.00 MS
It's Your Birthday $12.00 MS SOLD
Itty Bitty Borders $3.00 SS
Merry $15.00 NUM
Mini Mates $10.00 MS
Mixed Greetings $5.00 NS
More Petal Prints $12.00 MS
Perfect Party $8.00 NS
Petal Prints $12.00 MS
Polka Dots & Paisley $10.00 MS
Polka Dots & Petals $8.00 MS
Polka-Dot Posies $10.00 NS
Quick & Cute $7.00 NUM
Riveting $7.00 NU
Sage Advice $12.00 NU SOLD
Season by Season $5.00 NS
Sketch a Party $10.00 NUM
Sketch It $12.00 SS
Snow Flurries $5.00 SS
Sparkling Summer $12.00 MS SOLD
Sweet & Simple $10.00 NUM
Taggers Dozen $10.00 NU
The Fine Print $7.00 NUM
Warmest Regards $7.00 NUM
Watercolor Garden II $10.00 SS
Words of Wisdom $12.00 NU SOLD
Bitty Bugs (Wheel - Standard) $2.00 SS
Daisies (Wheel - Standard) $2.00 SS
Snowflake (Wheel - Standard) $2.00 SS

2010-04-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

Sympathy Card

Unfortunately - I've needed a couple sympathy cards. These are always hard for me to make because of the emotions behind the reason for them.

This particular card was for my neighbor whose husband passed away. He was quite young and left behind his wife and 3 kids. They have sinced moved back to where her family lives and we miss seeing them around.

Sorry for the photo quality - I couldn't get a good picture no matter what I tried.

I stamped the Upsy Daisy flowers in Almost Amethyst and gently tapped it in Elegant Eggplant. Somewhat of Rock-n-Roll, but not to the full extent. I gently sponged the Almost Amethyst around the edge of the stamped piece.

I have plenty to share with you - it is just finding the time to get the pictures loaded and corrected. So, be sure to check back because I may just surprise you with more regular posts!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Thoughts and Prayers
CS: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant, WW
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Stamping Sponge

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you back again!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-04-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #93

It's Thursday, so you know what that means...it's Inspiration Challenge over on the UDI Blog. Below is the bright inspirational picture we were to use. Well, of course, this is right up my alley with the flowers!

Pretty obvious what I used for my inspiration, but just in case....I went with FLOWERS! :) I also added the grass amongst my flowers.

Things to Note:
-- I sponged the olive on the bottom of the stamped flower piece to shade in some for grass
-- I sponged around the greeting
-- En Francais was stamped tone-on-tone (Crushed Curry on Crushed Curry)

So, wondering what set this is?? It is a brand new set that will be released in the new SU! catalog - Awash with Flowers. It is a two-step set floral set. It is available through the end of April for order. After the 30th, it won't be available again until July.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Awash with Flowers, Inspired by Nature, Teeny Tiny Wishes, En Francais Background
CS: WW, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry
Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Old Olive Black Stazon
Other: Stamping Sponge, Modern Label Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (Yellow), Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure to make a stop over at the UDI Blog to see what the other team members created!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog! Hope you enjoyed today's share and come back!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-04-21T20:53:00.001-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #92

Sorry for the lack of posting lately. I started a new job and it has me drained by the time I get home. I love it and am having fun, but it is early and longer hours than I was working before.

Anyway - on to the good stuff! This week's challenge was a bright and fresh picture. Reminds me of a beach cottage room.

I went with the white and blue color scheme for my card. I actually CASEd this card from another stamper. I only changed the stamp set. When I saw the inspiration picture and was scanning for a sketch to use, I came across the card and knew it would be perfect!

The coloring is off in the picture, but where it looks like a 'tinted blue' - that is really Whisper White card stock.

Things to note:
-- stamped the image and greeting in Craft Black ink
-- embossed with Black Embossing Powder
-- the butterflies are up on dimensionals

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS: WW, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Craft Black
Other: Black Embossing Powder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to check out the UDI Blog to see what the other Inspiration Team Members came up with!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-04-18T22:06:00.004-04:00

Are You Convention Bound?

Going to Stampin' Up! Convention 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah? ... think about this :)

Prizes, prizes, and more prizes!!!!

Late Night Stampers... WANTS YOU!!!

If you are going to Stampin' Up! Convention this year, 2010, consider going early. Join the Late Night Stampers -- which is FREE! -- and join us at the following pre-Convention events. Love them!

Learn more about joining HERE or copy and paste: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/LNSDemoOnly/

Plan to attend Stampin Up Convention 2010 with us on July 21-24, 2010 at Salt Lake City, Utah!

OUR LNS events start on Monday July 19th and end on Saturday July 24th with Patsy's WOW
event after convention is over.

$180 gives you the "I want it all package"
or you can pick from the events below

Send your payment to istmpnv@aol.com using pay pal
or mail a check to
Sherrill Graff
605 Kendrick Place
Boulder City NV 89005
if you are sending a check e-mail me and let me know so I can hold your spot.

Monday July 19th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 FULL
we supply everything except adhesive
Monday Stamp Camp projects are the same on both days

Monday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 OPEN
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

Monday Night 7 PM WOWevent by Tami $10 OPEN
we need 3 more wow demonstrators to show their stuff. please e-mail istmpnv@aol.com ASAP
bring your camera and a note pad
the WOW demonstrations are different on both days.
all at the Radisson

Tuesday July 20th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 OPEN

followed by a Tuesday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 FULL
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

then the Tuesday Night 7 PM Reunion party 3 fun projects$35 FULL
we supply everything except adhesive all at the Radisson

Wednesday July 21 Anything New Swap 75+1 at the Radisson behind Convention on sign in day

Wednesday Sign In Day 2pm-4pm Shoe Box Swap Hosted by Mary and Brenda $35 OPEN
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest
at the Radisson

then a Saturday July 24th 6 PM WOW event by Patsy $10 OPEN
bring your camera and a note pad
at the Radisson
the WOW demonstrations are different on both days.

All events have prizes and give-a-ways.

Happy Stamping,
Karen

2010-04-11T16:59:00.004-04:00

Stampin' Up!'s Color Renovation

Stampin' Up! is releasing 5 BRAND NEW COLORS and bringing BACK 10 of the retired In Colors!! I am really excited about this!!!!

As of July, (with the new catalog), here is what our color collection will be: These wonderful new color collections will be available to everyone with the new Stampin' Up! catalog in July .... AND if you are a DEMONSTRATOR you get to order them early!!!!! (not a demonstrator yet? Contact me TODAY to learn how you can join my team!)

For me, stamping is about color... so I am excited about having NEW COLORS to play with !!!

We will also get 5 new In Colors in the new catalog, too !!!!

5 NEW COLORS (see chart above): Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

10 RETURNING IN COLORS (see chart above): Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi

While I'll miss some of the colors (Mellow Moss!!!!) - it'll be nice and refreshing to see some different color combinations. Below are the colors that will be bidding us farewell - so be sure to stock up before it's too late. You can contact me or go to my website to order direct HERE. Once there, click on the SHOP NOW link.

So - what do you think? Let me know!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #89

Another challenge has been issued to us this week. Below is my take on it. I actually CASEd the layout of the card from another stamper (I apologize because I don't remember who). When I find out who - I'll edit my post.

Things to Note:
-- the bottom right piece is popped up on dimensionals
-- each stamped piece is layered on a square of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Here is the picture we were given for inspiration. I went with the flower aspect - I know easy way out. :)
Supplies:
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
CS: Melon Mambo, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry
Other: 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4 Square Punch, 1 3/8 Square Punch, Flower Brad

Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other design team created!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-03-25T00:00:00.002-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #88

This week we had butterflies as our inspiration. Well, I knew right away what I wanted to do. I had seen a CAS (clean and simple) card that was perfect for this! It was posted on the LNStampers yahoo group and I saved it in my files. Glad I did because I went right to it for this card!

The original card was made my Julie Davison and was a birthday card. I went with a 'thanks' card because I had a few thank yous I wanted to send out to some people who have done some special things for us. So, while this card is definitely simple - it really packed a punch for me and was quick to mass produce.
Supplies:
Stamps: Thankful Thinking (earned Free through SAB)
CS: WW, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Ink: Stazon Black
Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other team members created. While you are there, post a comment to let us know you stopped by!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-03-22T18:07:00.002-04:00

Card Scrap Challenge

I came across a sketch challenge over on Card Scraps. I needed cards for a swap as well, so I decided to play along. The sketch challenge is in honor of Brenda's birthday! So, if you are part of the RubberFriends group and participated in the swap and want to be surprised - don't look!

Here is a close up of part of the card. Supplies:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
CS: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade
Ink: Crushed Curry
Other: Melon Mambo & Crushed Curry Markers, Stamping Sponge, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch

You are welcome to play along too! The blog candy part of the challenge ends tonight, however, you can always play along at any time.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-03-20T10:15:00.002-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #87

Sorry for my late post this week! It's been a rough week - this time 2 sick kids. I totally forgot about stamping and posting. I'm glad for the warmer weather - I've been airing out my house and spraying Lysol. I'm ready for a sick-free summer!!

This is the picture for us this week. Perfect for Spring!!
Here is my take on it. Sorry for the shadow on the card.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature
CS: WW, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede
Other: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Old Olive Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, 1/16" Circle Punch, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Let the sun keep shining!!

Happy Stampin',

Karen

2010-03-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #86

This week our challenge was to use the clover image for inspiration. Definitely a perfect choice with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner!

Below is my take on the challenge. Not a whole lot of stamping, but nonetheless - still a great card!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Heard from the Heart
CS: Certainly Celery, Handsome Hunter, Crushed Curry
Ink: Handsome Hunter
Other: Simple Flower Sizzix Embosslit, Textured Impressions Elegant Bouquet, Silver Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals (used under each flower)

Sorry for the short post today. I'm tired from not enough sleep - another sick child in my house. This time, it's my oldest. We didn't get much sleep last night, she came home from school early today, and doesn't look like she'll make it tomorrow. She has what everyone else has had in our house at one point - the dreaded cough. Wouldn't be bad, but nothing seems to help.

Anyway - be sure to check out what the other design challenge team members created!! You can find links to their blogs at the UDI Blog.

Stampin' Hugs,

Karen

2010-03-04T08:36:00.002-05:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #85

This will be a quick post for now. I'm fighting a head cold and didn't get this post scheduled last night like I wanted to. So, I'm trying to get it done now before I take my son to preschool. I'll also apologize for the horrible picture - I can't figure out how to take a good picture of a mainly white card. Any help would be appreciated!!

On to the challenge - below is the picture we got to use. Doesn't it look YUMMY!!!

Below is my CAS (Clean and Simple) card. I went with the colors for my inspiraton. Since the ice cream cones were set against a white background - I used that as well for my card.

I stamped each of the squares with the coordinating color (ie: Chocolate Chip on Chocolate Chip CS). The only difference is the Vanilla CS piece - I stamped it with Creamy Caramel ink 2nd Generation (stamped off once). I put all of the squares and the flower on a Stampin' Dimensional. I really like how this card looks IRL. Too bad my photo stinks and doesn't show how cute it really is.

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to check out what the other challenge team members did - UDI Blog.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Four Square (can be earned FREE through SAB)
CS: WW, VV, Rose Regal, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Rose Regal, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel

Other: Stampin' Dimensionals, Stitched Felt Sweet Pea

Happy Stampin',
Karen

2010-02-25T00:01:00.005-05:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #84

I go in spurts when doing challenges it seems. I love challenges because they can jumpstart your creativity. However, by the time I get a challenge accomplished - a new challenge has been posted (usually 2 or 3 really).

You may remember me posting a few months back for the UDI Inspiration Challenge. Well, with my laptop issues and such, I haven't participated in awhile. Happy to say that I am back and posting!

Below is the picture for our inspiration. Isn't it great - bold colors and the big flowers. Yep - it was great when my idea jumped right in my head for this one!

Here is my card. I went with both the colors and flowers. I used the SU Sizzlits Flower Blossom for the main flowers. The centers of each petal are actually 'cut' when running them through the Big Shot. So, I popped them out of each flower and then repositioned them into a different color flower to achieve the look from our inspiration picture. I used a flower from Eastern Blooms as a filler. I used a silver brad for the center of each Flower Blossom. The greeting is from the SAB set Whimsical Words. (Want to get this set for FREE? Be sure to contact me.)

Because the base of my card was black, I decorated the inside too. Just a little simple design, but definitely adds the right touch I think.

So, there you have it. Be sure to check out what the rest of the UDI Inspiration team did! You can get the links to their blogs by going to the UDI Blog. While you're there, check out the other challenges we have. Be sure to leave us a note to let us know you were there - we love to read your comments!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Whimsical Words (SAB)
CS: Basic Black, Barely Banana, Real Red
Ink: Real Red
Other: Sizzlit Flower Blossom, Big Shot, Paper Piercer, Silver Brads

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-02-20T13:04:00.003-05:00

Small Wonder

I needed a card for a co-worker who a had a baby girl recently. I don't have any baby stamps, so I went with flowers and a butterfly. I made this awhile ago, but I'm just now getting a chance to post it. I CASEd the layout from another stamper - Krista D - over on the Late Night Stampers group.

Things to note:
-- I sponged all edges (including the butterfly) with Chocolate Chip ink
-- the butterfly is popped up with dimensionals
-- the stamped flower piece is popped up with dimensionals

Both the Whimsical Words set and the Scallop Trim Border Punch are FREE right now through SAB. Want more details - ask me!!

Supplies:
Sets: Vintage Vogue, Whimsical Words (SAB)
CS: WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Melon Mambo
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Mellow Moss
Other: Scallop Trim Border Punch (SAB), Butterfly Punch, Felt Flowers, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-02-18T13:59:00.008-05:00

WOW!! It's been awhile Butterfly!!

I didn't realize it's been so long, since I've last posted. I hate not having my laptop available to me!! I really need to either get it fixed or invest in a new one.

Anyway - I took part in a SNSS challenge over on SNR today. It was to use butterflies (hence the title on this post) on your project. I got the Beautiful Wings Embosslit the other day and thought this would be perfect to use it for. I've loved seeing all the different projects using this embosslit, so thought it was about time to break it in!

Things to note:
-- the Beautiful Wings Embosslit gives you 5 butterflies with variations in their embossing (all 5 shown here on this card)
-- the 2 largest butterflies have dimensionals to give them some depth
-- the DSP is the FREE SAB Welcome Neighbor pack (spend $50 and this great pack of DSP can be yours FREE)

Yes - this is a very simple card, but it took me hours to accomplish! I had to pick up my girls and get an oil change, so I finally finished it now. Whew!

Supplies:
Set: Hugs for Janessa (SNSS)
CS: WW, Melon Mambo, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Ink: Melon Mambo
Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit (SU!), Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Hopefully it won't be as long before I post again!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2010-01-24T19:45:00.003-05:00

Stampin' Up! and Haitian Disaster Relief

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name Item # Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended) 118571 $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount 117010 $26.95

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators share what they love. That’s how you make a difference. Please do everything you can to lend a hand to the people of Haiti.

If you would like to help in this effort, you can order directly from my website - http://www.stampinwithkaren.stampinup.net/ and click on shop now. This set is in the Occassions Mini Catalog. You can also email/call me to place your order if you wish.

Thank you for being a part of this joint effort!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-12-31T22:08:00.003-05:00

November Stamp Club Projects

These were the cards that my stamp club made in November. I focused all the cards on the Cold & Cuddly set from the Holiday Mini. I also predesigned my cards in MDS, so that I had something to go by.

The first one is a monochromatic card using Bermuda Bay card stock, DSP, and ink.

The second card I chose to round the corners on the right hand side.

The third card is my favorite - probably the DSP....that is gorgeous paper!
Thanks for stopping by my blog when you had a chance this past year! Looking forward to a new and wonderful 2010! Hope you continue to stop by in 2010 as well!!

Happy New Year!!
Karen

2009-12-21T19:47:00.003-05:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #70

This is my long ago post that I haven't been able to post. Shortly after my last post, my laptop essentially died. Well, it is back - I use that term lightly though. As I type - my screen is flickering and I'm worried it will shut down again. I seriously need to get it checked out, but it needs to be on when I take it in because once it's off....it may not come back on.

Anyway - back to this post. The picture below was given to us to use as our inspiration. To see the Inpsiration Challenges (among others, such as Sketch Challenges) - go check out the UDI Blog for more ideas from other talented SU! demos.

Things to Note:
-- I went with the brown (sepia look) and the daisies for my inspiration
-- To 'color' the embossed flowers, I used Shimmer Paint

I made this for a friend/co-worker whose FIL passed away. I was really pleased with how it turned out. The flowers definitely 'shimmer'. This was the first time I've used the Shimmer Paints and will definitely use them more!!

Hopefully I'll have more to post and that my laptop will continue to work and I'll be able to get things posted.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-11-20T23:09:00.002-05:00

Floral Birthday

No this isn't my Inspiration Challenge card. I went to take the picture today, so I could post my cards here, but my batteries are dead. Wouldn't you know it - I also didn't have any extra batteries in the house, so I need to get some.

In the meantime, I don't think I shared this card yet here on my blog. I made this for my sister's birthday last month. I used one of the sketches that are provided on Saturdays over on the UDI Blog. It is a really fun sketch and I loved how this card turned out!

I used the Melon Mambo textured card stock for the base of the card. I love the subtle touch this adds to it as well. I popped the punched circles up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I alternated the color card stock behind the flowers, so the same color flower isn't paired up with the same color card stock.

Stamps: Eastern Blooms; On Your Birthday
CS: Melon Mambo Textured, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other: Melon Mambo Marker, Rich Razzleberry Marker, Crushed Curry Marker, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Hope to post my UDI Inspiration cards before the weekend is over.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-11-19T20:56:00.002-05:00

Come back tomorrow!!

If you came by to see my UDI Inspiration Challenge card - please stop back by tomorrow. It has been one of those weeks and I haven't been home any night so far. So, I'm off tomorrow and plan to get it finished and posted then.

In the meantime, go to the UDI Blog and check out what the other challenge team members have created this week!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-11-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge 69

It's been awhile, since I've been able to participate in the UDI Inspiration challenges. A wide varitey of issues, but I finally was able to take part this week! Of course, I come back to a week that was hard for me. I had different ideas running through my head, but none actually worked out. Below is the inspiration picture.

Here is the card that I made for the challenge. It didn't turn out exactly like I had wanted, but I left it as is. I went with a couple different things from the picture - the swirl, the tree trunk lines, and the speckled look (to me at least).

The swirl didn't actually come out on my card. I have a baby shower to go to this coming weekend, so thought I would make a card for it. I also used this past weeks UDI sketch challenge on this card.

Be sure to check out the other challenge team members to see what they came up with. You can find their blog links at the UDI Blog. Also you can check out the cards on SCS using keyword DivaIC69.

Supplies:
Stamps: Curvy Verses, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, WW
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery
Other: Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges

Thanks for stopping by!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-11-04T21:56:00.004-05:00

Past Halloween Share

I've had these stamped for some time, but haven't been able to post them. They were loaded to my laptop, which has been giving me more fits lately. So, everytime I would finally get it to work - it would shut off before I could get these posted to my blog.

So, for what it's worth - here are 2 Halloween cards. These are the first Halloween cards I've ever made. I don't usually send out cards for this holiday, but got a cute set from The Stamps of Life and wanted to use them.

This first card actually never got mailed. So, I've already got one card ready for next year! I'm ahead of the game for once!! LOL!!

This second one I mailed to my goddaughter/niece. She's been playing catch-up with her school work, since she had surgery and was out for a couple weeks. She doesn't do the Trick or Treat anymore, but thought I'd send her the general Halloween card.

Supplies used for both cards:
Stamps: Thanks2Fall (The Stamps of Life)
CS: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, WW, Night & Day DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, StazOn Black
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8' & 1 1/4' Circle Punches, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!! If you haven't done so yet - please send Jaimie a card and/or say a prayer for her and her family (from my previous post). Let's shower this young girl with cards from all over the world!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-11-02T10:00:00.003-05:00

Stamp Something....for Jaimie
Blog Hop Today

Today's blog hop is for an 11yr old girl named Jaimie. Below is information on why this blog hop is happening and the importance of it. Please join us in Stamping Something...for Jaimie this week. I joined the hop because my heart aches for this young girl, her family, friends, and this small community.

Join us on Monday, November 2nd for a Spread the Love Blog Hop and card drive!

New Hampshire is a small state filled with even smaller towns. It's the kind of place where you know everyone, leave your keys in the ignition when you run in the post office and don't worry about walking home from a neighbor's house at night. I live in the same town I grew up in by choice, not by necessity and love that my 6th grade music teacher is my daughter's principal, that my cheer leading coach is her guidance counselor and that soon she'll get the chance to beat my classmate's long standing high jump record on field day.

Mont Vernon is an even smaller town than mine about 40 minutes away. It is home to a long time friend and her family as well as their neighbor, 11 year old Jaimie Cates. On the night of October 4th Jaimie and her mom and my friend and her family went to bed with no way of knowing what events were about to transpire to change their lives.

Four local teenagers armed with knives, broke into their home and brutally murdered Kim Cates and seriously injured 11 year old Jaimie. They chose the home for no other reason than its location and for no other purpose than to bring harm to the occupants. It was a senseless, random crime that shook the small town and much of the state.

After receiving a grief filled email from my friend asking for help for the family, I knew I needed to help however I could. I asked my fellow stamper, New Hampshire gal, and long time friend Denise Lynn for ideas. Together, and with the artistic talents of Ann Vento, we came up with the idea of an international blog hop and this blog to raise awareness of the crime.

Here is the card I made for Jaimie. I wanted it to be simple, so that the message stands out. I will be praying for Jaimie and the recovery she will have to endure.

We are hoping to shower Jaimie with wishes of love and hope from around the world to help her recover some of what was lost.The hop starts at 10am ET on Monday, November 2nd and will include over 60 talented stampers, donations from fabulous stamp companies and lots of love. We are asking everyone to make and send a card to Jaimie as quickly as possible. If you are unable to make a card or wish to do more, please visit our sidebar at Stamp Something...for Jaimie and click on the donations link.

This is the inside of the card. I stamped off the tree once before stamping onto the card stock. I wanted it to be subtle image.

Please join us this week!! Listed below are the blog hop participants. If you came to my blog via Kim Howard then you are on the right track. If you came to my blog another way, then be sure to start at Katharina Frei's blog, so you don't miss anything. Also be sure to visit the Stamp Something...for Jaimie blog and visit the sponsors who generously donated goodies for this blog hop.

Katharina Frei http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/
Linda Lucas http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Trudy Sjolander http://truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/
Deena http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/
Kim Teasdale http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/
Tangii http://www.tangiink.com/
Maria Matter http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Kim Howard www.basementstamper.blogspot.com/2009/11/spread-love-blog-hop
Karen Foltz http://www.watercoloreddreams.blogspot.com/
Ann Vento http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/
Samantha from SPCC http://thescrapmaster.blogspot.com/
Sharon Traynor http://cardsngreetings.blogspot.com/
Janna Sicard http://jannascreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Stricker randomvintagefinds.blogspot.com
Terry Oulboub http://terryeo.blogspot.com/
Libby Hickson http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/
Jenni Hamilton http://jenniscraftyjournal.blogspot.com/
Sammy Jo Singer http://www.62cards.blogspot.com/
Helen Dooley http://tomorrowstreasure.blogspot.com/
Danielle http://dani2519.wordpress.com/
Sharon Lougheed http://www.cardsbyrequest.blogspot.com/
Lydia http://mylittlecrafthaven.blogspot..com/
Cindy Beach http://stampspaperandink.typepad..com/
Kimmi Blakey http://poppy-petal-designs.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Scull http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com/
Laura Campbell http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
Lisa Cook http://www.bylisac.blogspot.com/
Katie Cotton http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/
Vicki Parson http://stampedsmiles.blogspot.com/
Lorraine Aquilina(Lols) http://loraquilina.blogspot.com/
Shelly Lutton Olson......http://minkiespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
JayJay http://www.stempelelfejayjay.blogspot.com/
Denise Lynn http://denisesstampingpage.blogspot.com/
Cindy Royal http://royalthings.blogspot.com/
Crissy Armstrong http://crissysartnheart.blogspot.com/
Simonne Clay http://semsee.blogspot.com/
Kathryn of KLM Designs http://www.kscardcreations.blogspot.com/
Silvia Mabie http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/
Melissa DeTullio http://www.missyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Regina Jones http://rjones-scrapcreations.blogspot.com/
Leslie Hanna http://thecrookedstamper.blogspot.com/
Megan Lock http://www.meganlockdesigns.blogspot.com/
Pamela Firecracker http://www.pamelasgallery.com/
Micki http://artfulxpressions.net/
Elaine from Quixotic http://www.quixoticcards.com/
Jenny Lazslo http://playingisapassion.blogspot.com/
Boni Boutelle bonibleauxdesigns.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Smith http://www.lizslaboursoflove.blogspot.com/
Tracey from Starving Artistamps http://www.starvingartistamps.blogspot.com/
Giovana Smith http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/
Jacilynn Cox http://www.jacilynndashwood.blogspot.com/
Debbie Eastman http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/
Anita Autore http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com/
Jenn McMillan http://www.jennmcmillan.blogspot.com/
Lydia Fielder http://www.projectreanimate.blogspot.com/
Amanda Newton http://amandanewton.wordpress.com/
Jaime Schlangen http://www.inkyandscrappy.blogspot.com/
Melissa Earnest http://mmedesigns.blogspot.com/
Erin Bailey http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/
Kimmie http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/
Cammie King http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/
Avril http://avrilannwatson46.blogspot.com/
Wags n’ Whiskers Challenge http://www.wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Tanya Smith http://www.craftynumnums.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://www.desertdesignsstudios.com/blog/
Dianne http://mypaperhugs.blogspot.com/
Linda Coughlin http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/
Stamp Something…for Jaimie http://spreadthelove-forjaimie.blogspot.com/

Thank you!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-10-08T00:01:00.000-04:00

September Stamp Club Project #3

Here is the final card that my club made. I saw online where someone had used the Medallion stamp for Christmas and wanted to recreate something like it. After starting the design, realized I had done it a bit backwards. I like how mine turned out though as well.

Things to Note:
-- Scallop Circle Punch used for the center of the 'wreath'
-- Stamping sponges used to get the red/green on the center of the 'wreath'
-- Brayer used to ink the main part of the Medallion stamp

Supplies:
Stamps: Medallion, Many Merry Messages
CS: Always Artichoke, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Real Red
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

That's it for the club projects - hope you enjoyed them!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-10-07T00:01:00.000-04:00

September Stamp Club Project #2

I saw a similar card online somewhere, but couldn't find it again to give proper credit. I went from memory, so not even sure how close it is to the original one I saw.

Things to Note:
-- Again I inked my brayer with the Dusty Durango ink and then used that to ink my stamp

Supplies:
Stamps: Medallion, Pocket Silhouettes
CS: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Confetti Cream
Ink: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede
Other: 1/16" Circle Punch, Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Scallop Edge Punch, Brayer, Designer Label Punch

Thanks for stopping by!! I'll have the 3rd and final club project tomorrow.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-10-06T00:01:00.000-04:00

September Stamp Club Project #1

This card may look familar to some of you. That's because I posted one almost exactly like this before on my blog. I decided to focus on the Medallion stamp for my club projects this month. So, I CASEd myself. :) The only change was that I added a sentiment onto this one.

Things to Note:
-- Ink your brayer with your color of choice and then use that to ink the Medallion stamp. This helps to achieve an even all over inked stamp.

Supplies:
Stamps: Medallion, On Your Birthday
CS: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other: 1/16" Circle Punch, Clear Circle Rhinestone Brads, Razzleberry Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Brayer

Stop back tomorrow for another club project. Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-10-05T00:01:00.000-04:00

Thinking of You

I just got this recently from The Stamps of Life. It is called Back2Basics and is a simple, yet fun set. There is so much you can do with it. You can see more samples on The Stamps of Life blog. I made this card for my niece. Apparently, the first card I made for her never arrived, so I'm hoping this one makes it to her.

It's hard to see, but I stamped the outline of flowers stamp in green on the background. Also, not able to be seen is the texture of the green card stock. Not sure of the colors of cardstock, as they came with my set. :)

Supples:
Stamps: Back2Basics
CS: Green, Red, Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Cameo Coral
Other: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals (under the sentiment), Velvet Olive Ric Rac, Scallop Edge Punch

Thanks for stopping by - be sure to come back!!
Karen

2009-10-04T13:56:00.003-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #63

Yes - it is now Sunday and I'm posting my challenge card that should be posted on Thursdays. With my laptop issues, it has driven me crazy - not to mention put me behind on many things. I truly can not live without my laptop - sad, but true.

So, onto the challenge....I see now that I posted my pictures backward, but I'm going to keep it this way for the post. Easier than having to rearrange everything.

Things to Note:

-- Brayer used to get the 3 colors on the card stock
-- Used scrap paper that I tore to get the 'waves'

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
CS: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
Other: Soft Suede Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon

Below was our Inspiration Photo. Isn't it beautiful? I love the bright Fall colors displayed here. I guess you can guess how I went with my card - the colors and how they were layered.

Be sure to check out the other member's of the challenge team to see what they came up with. You can find their blogs on the UDI Blog - on the sidebar under Inspiration Challenge Members.

2009-09-26T21:01:00.003-04:00

UDI Inspiration Challenge #62

Ok - this was supposed to posted on Thursday, but I've been having more computer/internet problems. I think I've got most of the issues fixed - still something going on with my laptop, but that is minor. Sorry this is late!

The inspiration came from the picture below. I decided to go with the earthy color scheme and the 'polka dots' on the giraffe. Be sure to check out what the other girls came up with over at the UDI Blog.

Things to Note:
-- the trees were stamped in So Saffron, then 'rolled' in Soft Suede
-- the 'grass' is actually one of the tree top stamps in the set
-- the base card is Whisper White and sponged with Soft Suede

It's hard to tell from the picture, but the Designer Paper is from the Tall Tales DSP. It is So Saffron polka dotted and is punched on the one side with the Scallop Punch. I made this for my niece who recently had surgery. She's still recovering, but hopefully will soon be up and about!

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees
CS: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Old Olive
Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

Sorry for the short post tonight!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-09-13T00:01:00.000-04:00

August Stamp Club Project #3

Here is the final project that the club members made last month. I wanted to do a quick Christmas card, so that if they wanted to they could start on their cards and at least have 1 idea to go from. I waited too long last year and ended up not getting cards out for Christmas - instead I ordered photo cards and they became New Year's cards. So, I'm determined to get mine done early this year!

I liked this color for a non-traditional Christmas card and thinks it works well with the DSP. The DSP has almost a shimmer to it and is very pretty. I used the sketch challenge from Stampin' Addicts - SASC23.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sparkly & Bright (pg. 41)
CS: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Christmas Cocoa DSP (Holiday Mini)
Ink: Soft Suede
Other: Stampin' Dimensionals

That's it for tonight. Hope you had a wonderful and blessed weekend!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-09-12T00:40:00.004-04:00

August Stamp Club Project #2

On to #2 of the cards that my club girls made. I again started with a sketch. This time I snagged a sketch over on Stampin' Addicts forum - SASC24. I like how easy the sketches are and can usually find one that will work with the set I want to use.

Things to Note:

-- Stamped image edges were sponged with Rose Red
-- SU! Top Note Die (Sizzix) was used on the Tall Tales DSP

Supplies:
Stamps: Branch Out (SU! Dormant List) , Trendy Trees (sentiment)
CS: Rose Red, Whisper White, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, So Saffron, Old Olive
Other: SU! Top Note Bigz Die, Stamping Sponge

That's it for tonight! Another late night post, thus the shortness. One more project to post - need to retake the picture though...didn't turn out right. See you back here - til then....

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-09-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

August Stamp Club Project #1

This is one of the cards that my stamp club made last month. I used a sketch from SCS that can be found here - SCS242. I always seem to be drawn to sketches - they are quick jump start to making cards and I like that!

Supplies:
Stamps: Animal Stories
CS: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: So Saffron
Other: Stampin' Dimensionals

Sorry for the short post - a bit tired and my brain doesn't want to work for me. I have the other club projects to post, so come back to check them out.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-09-10T01:25:00.003-04:00

UDI Diva Inspiration Challenge #60

Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for the UDI Inspiration Challenge. Isn't this a great picture! I love the different stripes going on here - the curtains, placemat, coffee mug, and flower pot - are each unique, but flow so well together.

So, with the different stripes - that is what I ended up using for my inspiration.

I just got this set on Tuesday with my latest club order. It is the Level 2 Asian Artistry set. I normally don't use the hostess sets, but I was really drawn to this set and can see me using it quite a bit.

Things to Note:
-- Sponged the WW card stock edges with Soft Suede
-- Main image is pop dotted

This card also follows along with the Diva Coffee Break Designs Challenge #144 - it was a color challenge this week. I liked the colors and decided to pair them up with our challenge.

This is just the inside of the card. I normally don't 'do' the inside of the card - not sure why I don't though. However, tonight I was inspired to 'do' the inside. I stamped off once on the image, so that it wasn't as stark and if needed could be written over. I also sponged the WW edges with the Soft Suede ink.

Supplies:
Stamps: Asian Artistry
CS: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberyy, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Soft Suede
Other: Markers - Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry; Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

Be sure to check out the other Diva's blogs for their take on this week's challenge. To see all that participated - just go to the Utah Divas Internationals blog. You can also see all the ideas on SCS that linked to the keyword DivaIC60 - just do a search in the gallery using the keyword.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-09-07T22:39:00.002-04:00

Birthday Turtle

My sister's birthday was today, so I made the following card for her. I decided to take part in a color challenge over on SNR Card Universe in the Squigglefly Group. The colors to use were Green, Peach, and Gray. So, I printed off this digi image that I had purchased from Squigglefly some time ago. I'm bad about that - I purchase or download digi images, but then never print them out. Well, today was the day (well last night really since I made this last night for today).

Stamps: Sentiment from GinaK Designs; Digi Image - Flower Turtle from Squigglefly
CS: WW, DSP Paper Pack (Hostess) from SU!
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers; Prima Flowers; Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Squigglefly Color Challenge - SFCC3

I have some club cards to post, so hopefully I'll get to them tomorrow. Til then - Happy Stamping!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-08-27T00:01:00.001-04:00

Diva Inspiration Challenge #58

Can you believe it is Thursday already?? I'm glad though because that means we are one day closer to the weekend! Today is another UDI inspiration challenge for you. I missed playing along last week due to my son being in the hospital - not a planned visit. He is fine and doing good now, but that meant I wasn't able to participate last week.

So - on to today's challenge! The picture below was our inspiration. Isn't it a beautiful pot of flowers? I love the green!! You would think that I would have chose that to jump start my card, but nooooo.....

Here is what I came up with. Now I will tell ya - I am not pleased with this card. Not sure what it is, but it just doesn't do it for me. I think I've lost my mojo (the past couple cards I've made haven't turned out the way I wanted them to).

Things to Note:
-- Circle Clear Rhinestone brads were used in some of the flower centers
-- I stamped the flowers once and stamped again without reinking
-- The 2 individual flowers are cut out and popped on dimensionals

Supplies:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms
CS: Bermuda Bay, WW, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other: Markers - Close to Cocoa, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Circle Clear Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge, 1/16" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by! I have some other cards to post later - they are the club cards from this week. Also - be sure to stop by the UDI Blog to see what the other challenge team members came up with!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-08-14T22:50:00.003-04:00

Razzle Medallion

I posted a challenge on the UDI blog to create a Welcome/Just Because/etc type card. The purpose was to then send them to our Welcome Coordinator to send out to new members to the group. Well, you can't post a challenge and then not take part in it!

So, below is the card I did and mailed off. I didn't put a sentiment on it - didn't have one that I really liked. I figured it could be sent as is or the coordinator could stamp one.

Things to note:
-- I used the brayer to ink up the Medallion stamp (makes for even coverage)
-- Circle Rhinestone brad was placed in the center of the Medallion

I'm really glad that I got the new In Colors this year. I've always been hesitant in getting them because they would retire. In fact, it's been a few yeas since I last purchased them. However, this year decided that I would get them all. So, glad that I did!! I have been loving them and using them like crazy!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Medallion Stamp (pg.133)
CS: Rich Razzleberry (pg.155), WW (pg.155)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (pg.155)
Other: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted Ribbon (pg.182), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (pg.179), Brayer (pg.192), 1/16" Circle Punch (pg.186)

Thanks for stopping by!! I have a yard sale tomorrow, so need to head to bed. I'm selling TONS of retired stamp sets - hope they sell!! If they don't - I'll be posting them here. :)

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-08-13T22:33:00.002-04:00

Utah Divas Inspiration Challenge #56

Sorry this is late - I had intentions of posting sooner, but my day filled up quickly. Of which - 2 hours was spent getting my hair done. Yep - finally had it cut and colored...it's been at least 1 year or more since I've had it cut. It feels so much better!!! Now I'll need to update my picture - that didn't even look like me. I had long hair - all one length.

Ok - enough about my hair....on to the UDI Challenge this week. Below was our picture to use for inspiration. Of course, the first thing I saw was a rose (besides the obvious shoe). So, I went with the rose theme.

Things to note:
-- Filigree brad was inserted inside the Jumbo Grommet
-- Flower was colored with the new In Color marker
-- I used the sketch from this past Saturday over on the UDI Blog
-- Rich Razzleberry used for DTP on the WW

Sorry for the bad picture - I wanted to get it posted tonight though. I'll try to retake the picture tomorrow if I get a chance. Trying to get ready for a yard sale this weekend, so not sure when I'll get a chance.

Supplies:
Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral
CS: Rich Razzleberry, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Palette Noir, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Rich Razzleberry Marker, Jumbo Grommet - White, Filigree Brad, Razzleberry Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Stop by tomorrow for some more Razzleberry fun!!
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-08-09T00:01:00.000-04:00

Stamp Club Project #3

Here is the 3rd project that was made for stamp club. I've always loved this set and was glad to see it in the new catalog. I used the sketch from Stampin Addicts - SASC21. This sketch is perfect for this set due to the space needed for the flowers.

Things to note:
-- Itty Bitty Backgrounds was stamped all around the image
-- Stamp off repeatedly (3-4 times) before stamping onto project
-- Scallop Edge Punch used on Dusty Durango card stock
-- Image was colored using the new In Color markers

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspired By Nature, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Dusty Durango
Other: In Color Markers - Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede; Scallop Edge Punch

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to come back - I've got more cards to show off!! :)
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-08-08T21:49:00.003-04:00

Utah Divas Challenge #55 and Stamp Club Project #2

This was another tough challenge for me. I see lots in the picture, but transforming that into a project was not easy.

I went with the rust color at the bottom of the picture. I also went with the 'nature' theme of the picture.

The above card uses the Trendy Trees set. I also used the sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers (SC240). This card uses the new In Colors as well.

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees
CS: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Old Olive
Other: Stampin Dimensionals

Stamp Club Project #2
This is another project that was done at stamp club. My focus was to showcase the In Colors for this stamp club. I used the SSC109 from the Stamping411 blog. As well, I used the color challenge from Stampin Addicts - SACC24.

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
CS:Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, WW, Bermuda Bay DSP
Ink: Soft Suede
Other: Bermuda Bay Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!!
Stampin' Hugs,

Karen

2009-08-06T23:29:00.002-04:00

Stamp Club Project #1

First, I need to apologize to my UDI Challenge Team (especially Maria since I told her I would be participating). I have flaked on the past 2 weeks of challenges - unintentionally. I swear I'm in the early stages of alzheimer's. I can't remember what day it is or what I'm supposed to be doing half of the time! Anyway - Thursdays is our day to post our Challenge designs. I don't have that today, but I will post tomorrow my take.

Today - I have the first of 3 cards that we made at Stamp Club. This one was inspired by Ilina Crouse and 2 of her cards.

Things to note:
- the ribbon was turned opposite so that the polka dots were on the bottom
- both pieces of WW were sponged with Melon Mambo ink

Supplies:
Stamps: Define Your Life, Baroque Motifs
CS: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Other: Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stamping Sponge, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to come back tomorrow - I'll have 2 cards to show you!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-24T00:01:00.000-04:00

Cheer Up - Animal Fun

Sorry for the sporadic posting again. I was on vacation with no internet access. *insert crying here* Seriously - it was tough to not be online each night, but I did have my phone to check emails, so I wasn't totally without. It was nice being at the beach and relaxing though as well. So, we are home now and back to reality!

I made this for an online friend's son who broke his leg recently. The poor little guy is only 2 1/2 yrs old, so I'm sure it's tough on him not being able to run around and play this summer. Heck - I know what it's like for my 3 yr old little guy on a normal day!!! Yikes - not sure I'd make it through one day.

Things to Note:
-- the only stamping is the Enjoy greetng
-- the Tall Trees DSP is the main image
-- Scallop circle is up on dimensionals

Now I know - you are probably wondering why I stamped Enjoy! on the front for a little boy who can't do a whole lot. Well, I included a little goodie inside for him - a gift card to McDonalds. I figured his mom could pick him up lunch or ice cream for just him to enjoy at least.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
CS: WW, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Tall Trees DSP
Ink: Old Olive
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-23T00:01:00.001-04:00

Diva Inspiration Challenge #53

This was actually a tough one for me. I wanted to do something with the rainbow, but just couldn't get anything to happen. Instead I went with the waterfall and nature theme. I really think this is a beautiful and serene picture - love it.

Here is my take on it. I used the new In Color Bermuda Bay to represent the 'water' theme and then of course, flowers for nature. I decided to go with a monochromatic color scheme then as well. I just got the Bermuda Bay DSP in the mail today from a trade (thanks Marisol!) and had to open it right up!

Things to Note:
-- The stamp was inked with the Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede markers
-- New Bermuda Bay Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms
CS: Bermuda Bay, WW, Bermuda Bay DSP
Ink: None
Other: Bermuda Bay & Soft Suede Marker, Bermuda Bay Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you are enjoying the new In Colors as much as I am!! Be sure to stop over at the Utah Divas Blog to see what the other Inspiration Team members came up with.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-09T00:24:00.003-04:00

Diva Inspiration Challenge #51

This week our inspiration was to come from the picture below. I loved the scroll-like look in this picture and decided to go with that. So, I grabbed my Baroque Motifs set because there is none better with the scroll design!

Below is the card I made. I used a sketch from Stampin' Addicts - SASC17. It was a nice simple design that allowed the scroll to be the main focus, which is what I wanted. I used some of the NEW In Colors as well.

Things to Note -
-- Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry In Colors used
-- New Razzleberry Lemonade DSP used
-- Edges sponged of the main image with Crushed Curry
-- Main image is lifted with Stampin' Dimensionals for added dimension

Supplies:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, On Your Birthday
CS: Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, WW, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Inks: Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

I added links to the items that were used to make the card above. So, if you are interested in making this card, or just like the products - then just click on the links and it will take you to my website for ordering information.

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-05T00:01:00.001-04:00

Final June Stamp Club Project

I've seen these on other people's blogs before, but this was the first time I decided to give it a try. I thought these would be cute for gift cards. Sorry again for the bright picture. Again - I focused on a retired product -Bella Rose DSP. Unfortunately, before I could put the order in - this DSP was already sold out.

Things to highlight -
-- Top Note Die used to create this card
-- Inside contains the 'pocket' to use for the gift card/money
-- Quick and Easy

Inside of the card

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
CS: Pretty in Pink, Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Rose Red
Other: Top Note Die

Hope you enjoyed these club projects. Thanks for stopping by!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-04T00:02:00.002-04:00

June Stamp Club 2nd Project

Here is the 2nd project that was made for my June Stamp Club. Sorry for the bright picture - not sure why it looks that way. I'm having some photoing issues - I'll need to mess around when I have a bit of time to see what the deal is. Anyway - back to the card.

I CASEd this card from one I saw on SCS. The card I saw was actually CASEd from another stamper as well. So, you can see the card HERE that I CASEd - I changed the colors out and used a different element on the ribbon. I really love this set - I had withheld from purchasing it because I really didn't need another floral set, but after seeing what everyone kept doing with it - well I HAD to have it then!! I just received the coordinating embossing folder as well - can't wait to play with that now!!

Things to highlight -
-- Filigree Designer Brads was used
-- Overlapped my stamped flower images (a bit hard to see that in my photo)

Supplies:
Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral, On Your Birthday
CS: Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, WW
Ink: Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Pretty in Pink
Other: Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon, Filigree Designer Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch

I'll be back tomorrow with the final project of my June Stamp Club. Wishing you a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!

Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-03T23:36:00.002-04:00

June Stamp Club Projects

The next couple posts will be of the projects we made at my June Stamp Club. I tried to highlight some things that were retiring in case any of the club members wanted to purchase them before they were gone.

I liked this particular set for kid cards - mainly birthday cards. I'm sad to see it go, but have already purchased the new set that seems to have replaced it - Animal Stories. It doesn't have as many options, but it is just as cute!!

I copied the sketch from a card I received for my birthday from another stamper (Janice RR). It came at the perfect time when I was searching for what to make and then I opened her card and I knew right then that I was going to use it for a card.

Things to highlight -
-- Sizzix Texturz Plates (SU Backgrounds) Small (kraft cs) & Large Dots (close to cocoa cs)
-- 2 different sizes of the Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (Pumpkin)
-- Scallop Edge Punch (SU Deal of the Week until 7/5)
-- Wild About You set now retired

Supplies:
Stamps: Wild About You
CS: Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Kraft, WW
Ink: None
Other: Sizzix Texturz Plates (SU Backgrounds), Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Markers - Close to Cocoa & More Mustard, Stampin' Dimensionals (under the scallop circle)

Check back tomorrow to see another project that was made.
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-07-02T22:48:00.003-04:00

Utah Divas Inspiration Challenge #50

Our challenge this week was to use the image of our flag below for inspiration. With the July 4th Holiday right around the corner - this picture is perfect!

Now that said, you would think my card would have something to do with Stars and Stripe or even Red, White, and Blue. Right? Well, me being me, I went a different route. I went with the stripes of the flag for inspiration. I don't own any Patriotic stamps (gasp!), so I couldn't do that. I thought of doing a R,W, and B card, but kept associating that with Patriotism - which I don't have anything for.

So, instead below is a picture of my card. :) I chose to use a new stamp set and new DSP from the NEW 2009-2010 SU! Catalog. The sketch is from this past Sketchy Saturday #36 over on the Utah Divas Blog.

Supplies:
Stamps: Animal Stories, On Your Birthday
CS: Old Olive, WW, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Other: Stamping Sponge (the WW and DSP layers were sponged with Choc Chip ink), Stampin' Dimensionals

I have a couple more cards to show from my stamp club this past week.
Stampin' Hugs,
Karen

2009-06-22T22:45:00.006-04:00

For Ethan

Pink Cat Studio is releasing these new digital stamps today to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation in honour of Ethan Wieman. Little Ethan passed away on June 12th from Neuroblastoma Cancer. Ethan was a true cowboy, loved horses, balloons and knock knock jokes. By purchasing these digital images, you will help brighten the day of a sick child as the money that is raised, will go toward making one of their dreams come true. You can follow this link to Pink Cat Studio to contribute to this worthy cause in Ethan's memory and to read about this remarkable little boy.

Please help me spread the word of this very worthy fundraiser.

-- To be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate for Pink Cat Studio - go to Vicki's blog here. She is offering the gift certificate drawing to those who help spread the word on this worthy cause.
-- Another gift certificate drawing for Pink Cat Studio - go to Heather's blog here. She is offering the gift certificate drawing to those who help spread the word on this worthy cause.
-- One more offering for those who spread the word - go to Lauren's blog here.

Thanks so much for Supporting the Make-a-Wish Foundation in Ethan's memory.

2009-06-19T23:07:00.002-04:00

CAS (Clean and Simple) - Hugs for Janessa

I made this for a challenge over at the Sweet N Sassy Stamps (SNSS) yahoo group. We were challenged to make a Clean and Simple card. This is my version of a CAS card. I tend to think of them as one layer type cards. My finished card is below.

This is the inside of the card. I used my Scallop Square Nesties to make the hole in the front, so this little cutie can peek through.

Here is a close up of the front of the card. I sponged the scallops with Pretty in Pink ink. I then dotted around the scallops with Cotton Candy Stickles.

Hope you liked my card today. Have you tried your hand at a CAS card? If you take on this challenge, be sure to post a link in the comments here so I can hope over and check it out!!

Until next time - Happy Stamping!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Hugs for Janessa (SNSS)
CS: WW
Ink: Palette Noir, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue
Other: Blender Pen, Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Square Nesties, Cotton Candy Stickles

2009-06-18T00:20:00.004-04:00

Diva Inspiration Challenge - DivaIC48

It's Thursday, so that means it is Diva Inspiration Challenge over on the UDI Blog. Today's challenge was to use the picture of the purse below for our inspiration. Well, I really liked the bold design to it. I tried to do that here, but my brain wasn't quite functioning right tonight. Not sure if I really like this card or not. I'll be mailing it in the morning though to my best friend regardless. :)

For the card, I used Eastern Blooms and Garden Whimsy (the sentiment). I picked out my DSP first (Brocade Blue), which is part of the Level 1 hostess DSP pack. I wanted a touch of bold brightness, so I grabbed the Rose Red. After I started stamping and putting it together - I realized how Patriotic it looked. That's ok though. I used a sketch from Stamping 411 - SSC103.

Above is the picture of the purse - isn't it a cute purse! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Garden Whimsy
CS: Brocade Blue, WW, Brocade Blue DSP
Ink: Brocade Blue, Rose Red
Other: Brocade Blue marker, Rose Red marker, Stampin' Dimensionals (under the flower)

Just a short post today - I've been super busy this week with some personal family things, so I'm going to head to bed now. Be sure to check out the UDI Blog for the other Divas take on this challenge!

2009-06-11T22:55:00.002-04:00

Late Night Stampers Design Team

Have you joined the Late Night Stampers yahoo group yet?? If not - then you should! It is free and the ideas that are shared there are spectacular! They have challenges each week that the DT take part in, as well as, the rest of us on the group. The talent is amazing!

To join our group - go here. If you are a SU demonstrator, you can also join the Demo Only group - go here.

Here is the list of the LNS DT (most likely you will recognize some, if not most, of them) - be sure to check out their blogs!!

1.Gretchen Barron gbarron56@comcast.net http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/

2. Barbara Dondero barbaradondero@gmail.com http://barbsstampingspot.blogspot.com/

3.Tammy Fite stampinmama@comcast.net http://www.stampwithtammy.com/

4. Judy Jackson JudyStamper@verizon.net

5. Mary Brown mary@stampercamper.com http://stampercamper.com/

6.Sarah Wills sarahwills@austin.rr.com http://sarahsinkspot.blogspot.com/

7.Selene Kempton e.selene@verizon.net http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com/

8.Virginia Killmore vkillmore@gmail.com http://virginias-website.blogspot.com/

9. Elizabeth Sloman sloman4100@bellsouth.net http://www.mamastamper.com/

10.Marisol Gutierrez atouchof_sol@yahoo.com http://atouchofsol.blogspot.com/

11. Dawn Bullock Dbullock28@comcast.net http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com/

12.Sandi MacIver sandi_maciver@comcast.net http://www.sandimaciver.com/sandi_maciver/

13.Stephanie Sullins stephenandsteph@earthlink.net http://owlwhimsy.blogspot.com/

14.Susan Shields blestmomof6@cox.net http://createdwithlovebysusan.blogspot.com/

15. Rebekah "Becky" Jensen becky@stampthat.com http://www.stampthat.com/

16. Heidi Michel heartfeltblessings@gmail.com http://www.heartfeltblessings.blogspot.com/

17. Barb Slaughter stamper0910@yahoo.com

18. Lisa Milliron uniquedesignsbylisa@windstream.net http://www.uniquedesignsbylisa.typepad.com/

19 Connie Babbert iluvstamping@columbus.rr.com http://inkspiredtreasures.com/

20 Nancy Dawson nancy@centralva.net http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/

21 Bethany Keeney bethanykeeney@hotmail.com http://keeneyfarm.blogspot.com/

22 Kirsten Brown stampinsilly@gmail.com http://imstampinsilly.blogspot.com/

23. Mary Jo Price-Williams technostamper@roadrunner.com http://technostamper.blogspot.com/

24. Elizabeth Hurst stampwithelizabeth@gmail.com http://www.animalscraps.blogspot.com/

2009-06-11T00:02:00.007-04:00

Utah Divas Inspiration Challenge #47 (DivaIC47)

Today's challenge can be seen over on the UDI blog. I went with the color scheme - purple and also the dots.

I used the Big Shots Texturz for the dots to make my background. On the raised portion, I took a q-tip and colored them with the Basic Gray ink. The flower was stamped twice on WW card stock. The first one I only colored the edges of the flower, since I layered another flower on top. The second one was colored and cut out. I adhered it with Stampin' Dimensionals for added dimension to the card. The message was also adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals. I colored the flower with a Blender Pen and the ink pads (just squeezed the pad to the lid and dipped my blender pen in the lid then to pick up the ink).

This is the inside of the card. Since I used Basic Gray card stock for the base of my card - I decided to add a piece of WW card stock inside, so my message can be easily seen. I stamped the flower in Pale Plum ink.

This is just a close up of the flower, so you can see (hopefully) the dimension. It isn't the best picture, but hoping you can get the jist.

I had fun with this challenge! Hope you take part and make something using the image for #47 as inspiration. If you do, be sure to post back here, so I can check it out and leave ya some love. If you post to an online gallery, be sure to use DivaIC47 as a keyword.

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to stop by the UDI blog and check out what the other Inspiration Creative Team made for the challenge!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral
CS: Basic Gray, Pale Plum, WW
Ink: Basic Gray, Pale Plum
Other: Blender Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Texturz Background, q-tip

2009-06-08T22:29:00.002-04:00

You're Special

I made this card for a friend of mine whose birthday was this past weekend. Yes - it's late, but isn't it the thought that counts. :) Seriously - I'm always behind, but the thought is no less meaningful from me.

I also made this for a color challenge on the Sweet N Sassy Stamps (SNSS) yahoo group. It was to make a card using your favorite colors. Well, my two absolute favorite colors are green and blue. So, I used Brocade Blue and Certainly Celery. This image was sent to me from my friend, Deedee. Be sure to check out her blog - she makes beautiful cards and is an awesome artist. She designs Digi Stamps for SNSS as well - they are great!!

It is from SNSS set Elly & Friends. I only have 2 or 3 SNSS sets. Well, one day in my mailbox was a HUGE assortment of SNSS images from Deedee.
Supplies:
Stamps: Elly & Friends
CS: WW, Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue DSP (from the SU Level 1 Hostess DSP)
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Green Glitter Brads (Target $1 Spot)

Hope you had a wonderful Monday! It was a hot and humid day here - I'm trying not to complain though because it surely beats the alternative! :)

2009-06-06T23:22:00.005-04:00

Sympathy Card

Unfortunately, I needed a Sympathy card recently for a friend. Her husband passed away unexpectedly, so I thought I'd send this to her to let her know that she is being thought of.

I just got this stamp set from my last club order. It is Fifth Ave Floral from SU. I kept telling myself not to get it - I really didn't need another floral set did I?? Well, sample after sample brought me to order this set. It is a beautiful set and different from my other floral sets - this one is a bit more 'classy' or 'elegant' - at least I think so.

I also combined this card with a challenge over on the StampinUpLNStampers yahoo group - embossing. The background on the card is done using one of the Big Shot Texturz - Flourish. I then took the Always Artichoke ink pad and swiped it across - I tried to just hit the raised portion, but I don't think it looks bad even with ink in spots I didn't want. *wink*

Supplies:
Stamps: Fifth Ave Floral, Thoughts & Prayers
CS: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, WW
Ink: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Always Artichoke
Other: Big Shot Texturz Background #1 - Flourish, Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!! Hope you'll stop back by to visit me!!

2009-05-20T23:42:00.002-04:00

Not the Best Picture...

but I wanted to get it posted. I used a new to me set Branch Out. I haven't gotten a whole lot of new stamps lately. I've been trying to use what I have instead. Well, I decided to get a couple here and there and this was one of them.

To make the background, I just used the one stamp in the set and randomly stamped it - both in Amethyst and Celery.

Supplies:
Stamps: Branch Out
CS: Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, WW
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, Palette Noir
Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

That's it for tonight - I'm a little tired. I'm going to try to take some pictures of the other cards I have to post. Hopefully - those will turn out better than this one did.

2009-05-18T22:02:00.002-04:00

It's Been Too Long...

since my last post. Have you ever gone through a slump where you just don't feel like doing anything? Well - that was me the past couple weeks. Seems like these 'slumps' come more often than I'd like. I have cards to post, but just taking the pictures and loading them seems more effort than I felt like dealing with.

So, I told myself to get going and do what I need to do. So, here is my first post for May. I hope to be posting on a more regular basis. I love checking out other blogs and seeing the updates, so I want my blog to be like that. :)

Now on to the card....

This card we made for stamp club one month. I saw this design on SCS - I think. It's been awhile, so I'm not exactly sure. I really liked how it looked and wanted to do it. The colors are a bit off in the picture here though.

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
CS: Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence, WW, DSP (from SAB)
Ink: Orchid Opulence
Other: Stamping Sponge, Celery Ribbon (SAB), Stampin' Dimensionals, Orchid Opulence Marker, Certainly Celery Marker

Unfortunately, I needed to use this card. A friend's SIL was in a really bad accident over the weekend, so I gave this card to her brother. He cleans the store where we work, so I had all the workers sign it to let him know we are thinking about him and his family. We're hoping all the prayers work for her!!

I'll have more to post - just need to get some good photos taken of the cards. :)
Karen

2009-04-08T08:25:00.002-04:00

TRC - Floral Swirl

Here is my second card for TRC that I wanted to share. This one is the Floral Swirl. It is a great flower stamp. I colored the flowers in again with my Copics trying to match the colors in the paper.

I then took the SU Only Orange marker and the Spritzer Tool to add some *orange bursts* over the image. It's had to see here in the picture, but the 'splotches' on the white are supposed to be there. *wink* I matted the image on Only Orange card stock and pop dotted it. The patterned paper is the Basic Grey Marrakech - can be purchased through TRC - I used 2 of the patterns in the pack. The ribbon is an orange satin that came in the DT package.

Supplies:
Stamps: Floral Swirl (The Rubber Cafe); Love Always (The Rubber Cafe)
CS: Only Orange, GP White, Basic Grey Marrakech
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, SU Only Orange Marker, Spritzer Tool, Orange Satin Ribbon, Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great Wednesday!!
Karen

2009-04-07T20:40:00.002-04:00

TRC - Floral Sprig

I made this card for The Rubber Cafe (TRC). Not exactly sure of the name of this stamp, but Floral Sprig sounded good to me. :) I colored the image in with my Copics. The main image is pop dotted for some depth. I used the flowers that were sent as part of the DT package we received. I layered 2 of them and put a brad in the center. Then I put a pop dot under that as well. Supplies:
Stamps: The Rubber Cafe
CS: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, GP White, Basic Grey Marrakech
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Prima Flowers, Silver Brad, Pop Dots

I have another TRC card I'll be posting tomorrow as well. The Basic Grey Marrakech paper can be bought through TRC as well.

2009-04-07T08:44:00.002-04:00

Starving Artistamps - Blog Candy

Ok - I know I haven't posted in a bit, but thought I'd spread the word about Starving Artistamps - DoodleFactory Stamp Collection Blog Candy. To enter you need to head over to the Starving Artistamps Blog and enter your comment there. Comments left here will not be counted - sorry, but I don't have the goods. :)

I do have some cards to share, but thought I'd post this while I'm loading them to my laptop. This is the part that always takes me the longest.

So, be sure to check back for some cards. I have some SU! and The Rubber Cafe ones for sure. Who knows what other ones I'll find on my camera!! :D

Karen

2009-03-20T23:10:00.003-04:00

Sketchy Sm Swirl Butterfly

Another card done using a sketch. This time I used SC219 over at SCS. It worked perfect for the smaller butterfly image. This Sm Swirl Butterfly can be bought from The Rubber Cafe and is the smaller version of the one I used for this card. I went with a brighter color scheme since Spring is here.

A bit about the card. I stamped the butterfly image onto the Only Orange card stock with Only Orange ink. I used Copic markers to color in the butterfly. The buttefly image is pop dotted for a bit of dimension as well. I also rounded the corners of the stamped image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sm Swirl Butterfly (The Rubber Cafe)
CS: Only Orange, GP White, Barely Banana, Basic Grey Marrakech
Ink: Palette Noir, Only Orange
Other: Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Corner Rounder, Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by!!
Karen

2009-03-17T08:41:00.004-04:00

StampTV Woodgrain Challenge/Technique

Ok - here is the card I worked on last night. It isn't the best - happens when you're getting tired, but determined to finish!! :) Over on StampTV, Gina did a video on the woodgrain technique. Then posted a challenge to make a card using this technique. So, I decided now was the time to do it! BTW - if you haven't checked out StampTV - you really need to!! I LOVE it!!

A bit about the card. I started with a piece of Baroque Burgundy card stock (retired SU). I then used the Vanilla Craft pad and swiped it down the card stock. Then I took Palette Burnt Umber pad and swiped it directly over top of the Vanilla. To see how it is done -check out the video...StampTV Woodgrain. I colored the flower in with SU markers. Sponged the edges of the main image. My sentiment is stamped in Vanilla (and stamped crooked :). I wanted to add more, but wasn't sure what to add. Plus my eyes were getting heavy. :D

Supplies:
Stamps: Elegant Flowers part of the StampTV stamp kit (GinaK Designs - StampTV)
CS: GP White, Baroque Burgundy (SU retired), Mellow Moss
Ink: Vanilla Craft, Palette Burnt Umber
Other: SU Markers (Bravo Burgundy, Mellow Moss, Summer Sun), Stampin' Dimensionals, Striped Moss Ribbon (from my stash), Stamping Sponge
Technique: Woodgrain

You won't believe this, but I have yet ANOTHER card to post!! It involves yet another challenge (sketch). Told ya - I love the sketches and what a better way to keep stamping when half the 'guesswork' is done for you.
Karen

2009-03-16T22:39:00.003-04:00

Unity's 4 Cupcakes

I made this card for a color challenge over on StampTV to use Black, Pinks, and Reds. Not the easiest for me to do, since that combo makes me think of Valentine's Day. I recently got some Unity Stamp Co stamps and decided to try them out. This image is one of them. The sentiment is from GinaK Designs Elegant Flowers set (StampTV kit item).

Some information on the card - I colored in the images using Copic markers (colors listed below in the supply list). I used a Sakura Glitter Pen on the 1st cupcake's swirls. A Pink Sakura Souffle Pen on the 'sprinkles' on the 2nd cupcake. A Pink Sakura Gel Pen on the lines on the 3rd cupcake, along with a pink adhesive gem on top. This whole panel is pop dotted. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey Cupcake.

Supplies:
Stamps: 4 Cupcakes (Unity Stamp Co); Sentiment (GinaK Designs - Elegant Flowers)
CS: GP White, Pink Passion, Basic Grey Cupcake
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Adhesive gem, Sakura (Glitter, Gel, Souffle) Pens, Stampin' Dimensionals, Copic Markers (RV02, RV29, RV10, RV04, R29, Y00, E35)

Stop back by - I have another card to post from another challenge that I participated in on StampTV again. I love doing challenges to help me get started.
Karen

2009-03-09T21:51:00.004-04:00

Swirl Butterfly Sketch

I got new goodies from The Rubber Cafe and got a chance to play this weekend. I used a sketch from the UDI Blog that can be found here - Sketchy Saturday (#20). The below is my interpretation of the sketch.

I used the Lg Swirl Butterfly from TRC and the Love Always from TRC as well. I stamped the butterfly onto Basic Grey Marrakech paper. This can also be bought through TRC. Then I cut the butterfly out. I added some silver adhesive balls and then pop dotted under part of the wings. The love always is stamped on white, matted on Mellow Moss, and then pop dotted as well.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lg Swirl Butterfly (The Rubber Cafe); Love Always (The Rubber Cafe)
CS: GP White, Mellow Moss (SU), Basic Grey Marrakech
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Stampin Dimensionals, Silver Adhesive Balls

Thanks for stopping by today!!
Karen

2009-03-09T17:55:00.003-04:00

Many Marvelous Markers Special

One of the many products I can not live without when stamping or scrapbooking is my set of Stampin' Write Markers. So, I have put together this very special offer. Purchase the Many Marvelous Marker set (Item #105541) for $125.95 (plus shipping and tax) before March 31st and you will receive FREE:

Your color choice of 12x12 cardstock ($7.50 value)
Envelopes ($6.50 value)
Neutrals marker set ($10.95 value)
3 Sale-a-Bration products (priceless)
$15.00 in merchandise of your choice
1 Level One Hostess exclusive product (priceless)

That's approximately $115.00 in FREE MERCHANDISE! Now that's a deal! Email me today to place your order!

When you buy the Many Marvelous Markers, you'll have all the colors you need and you'll save money!

Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
Collection of all 4 color families, packaged in a rigid plastic case with individual compartments and a handle (set of 48)
Odorless, water-based dye ink
Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

Email me (do not order online, as this special needs to be placed by me directly to qualify for the FREE items) before March 31st to take advantage of this amazing offer. Do not forget to include which 12 x 12 pack of cardstock you would like as well as 3 Sale-a-bration sets, $15 in free merchandise and one level one hostess set to be added to your order for FREE.

This offer is only valid through me (Karen Foltz, SU! Demonstrator) and not SU! directly.

2009-03-02T23:54:00.003-05:00

Heart Strings

I created this card for Valentine's Day for The Rubber Cafe. I didn't realize that I never posted it though. It was right around the time when my dad went into the hospital, so it slipped my mind. This is such a cute image too! I made this card using goodies that Melissa sent to all the DT members.

I colored the image with Copics. That was layered onto a piece of Ruby Red cardstock that was popped with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Be sure to check out The Rubber Cafe store. Melissa has been adding new things!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Heart Strings (G-779 The Rubber Cafe); Greeting (The Rubber Cafe)
CS: GP White, Ruby Red, Cosmo Cricket DSP
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copice Markers, Ribbon, Metal Ribbon Slide, Silver Balls (adhesive backed), Stampin' Dimensionals

I really liked how this card turned out. Simple, yet just enough added extras too!
Until next time.....Karen

2009-03-02T07:37:00.003-05:00

Another Sketch and More Floral Frenzy Digi Paper

I'm loving being able to print my own paper. Is it cost effective? Probaby not in the scheme of things, but it is still fun. :) Actually, I had searched for paper in my stash to go with this Luna Moth - a digi image from SNSS, but couldn't find any.

I went with another sketch for today's card. I absolutely love sketches - they are perfect way to get you jump started if you are in a rut. This sketch is from the SNSS group on PCP, which can be found HERE.

Supplies:
Image: Luna Moth (digi image from SNSS)
Stamps: Baskets of Happiness (GinaK Designs)
CS: GP White, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Other: Copic Markers (Y17, Y06, E37, YR20), Stampin' Dimensionals, Vintage Brads, Floral Frenzy Paper - digi from GinaK Designs

Goodness 2 posts in a row to start March off!! I'm on a roll! LOL!!
Karen

2009-03-01T23:23:00.003-05:00

StampTV Sketch Challenge - STVSC1

I was finally in the stamping mood and had the energy to actually sit down and do it! Yeah me!! I was browsing through StampTV (GinaK Designs's new web site for webisodes) and saw a sketch challenge. It was fairly simple, which is just what I needed. To find the sketch, you can go here STVSC1.

I printed the designer paper from GinaK - it is a free download. It is the Floral Frenzy - Yellow and Pink Floral design. There are other designs in the 2 paper pack download. It coordinates with the first StampTV Kit, which I would love to get.

I used GinaK's set Baskets of Happiness for this card. The main image panel is up on pop dots, but it is hard to see that in the picture. I colored in the flower pot with my copics - shown in the picture and listed in the supplies.

So, if you haven't joined StampTV - why don't you?!?!! It is another fun spot to hang out!

Supplies:
Stamps: Baskets of Happiness
CS: GP White, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers (G21, G99, E37, E35, RV42, YR20), Stampin' Dimensionals, Floral Frenzy Digi Paper (from GinaK Designs)

Sorry for the lack of posting!! I'm trying to get better at my posting. Maybe that will help me in stamping on a regular basis too! Until next time.....
Karen

2009-02-09T21:41:00.003-05:00

Beaded Bookmark

Here is another craft that I've started to get into - Beading. It seemed like fun, so why not give it a try. Of course, like many other things I start - I tend to take awhile to finish. I've made 1 pair of earrings and the below bookmark.

I saw this style bookmark in a Bead Magazine and wanted to try it out. One of my nieces (god-daughter) is an avid book reader. So, for Christmas this year - I got her a book (The Christmas Sweater - GREAT book!!) and this bookmark.

It's hard to tell, but the beads are a light pink and light green with silver spacers. This is the 'bottom' end of the bookmark.

This is the whole bookmark. The ribbon is SU! retired. I cut this a bit too long though for this type of ribbon - it is kind of a 'stretchy' ribbon. Overall though I think it turned out pretty nice. My niece also liked it, so that is what really matters!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Karen

2009-01-30T17:56:00.002-05:00

Inspired by Nature UDI Swap

I made this card for a UDI Birthday Swap awhile back that I forgot to share. I really like this set and was sad to not see it in the new catalog. I colored the flowers with markers.

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature (SU!)
CS: Rose Red, Certainly Celery, WW, Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Certainly Celery
Other: Markers - Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip; Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I had stamp club the other night, so I have more to share - just need to take pictures first. :)

Thanks for stopping by!!
Karen

2009-01-23T11:26:00.002-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day - The Rubber Cafe

Here is one of my cards I made for TRC (www.therubbercafe.com) for Valentine's Day. They have tons of wonderful Valentine images to choose from. I paired 2 images here on this card. I'm hoping to get some more made this weekend. It's been a rough couple weeks - my dad was in the hospital (is home now), then my oldest got sick, and my youngest is getting over being sick now. I thought cold weather was supposed to kill of the germs!! Did I mention I'm ready for summer?!!?!! :)

Ok - onto the deets about this card. We received some wonderful paper and accessories from Melissa (TRC) to use on our cards. This particular design is Cosmo Cricket's Chemistry: Wink Wink. It is perfect for Valentine cards! I did some direct to paper with the Cameo Coral ink as well.

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Valentine's Day F-627; Love Envelope D-468 both are The Rubber Cafe stamps
CS: GP White, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Cosmo Cricket's Chemistry Wink Wink
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Ribbon, Crystal Stickles, Copic Markers (R29 Lipstick Red; RV02 Sugared Almond Pink; YR07 Cadmium Orange; YR20 Yellowish Shade), Stampin Dimensionals

I have some more things to post, so check back again!!
Karen

2009-01-09T23:10:00.002-05:00

Thank You

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog! I haven't been quite diligent in keeping up with it of late. I'm hoping to change that soon! One reason - I haven't stamped for some time!! GASP! I know - it's a sad state when one doesn't stamp every day. :) Seriously - I want to create some more things, current things to get posted for everyone to see.

The card below was one I did at my stamp club a bit ago. I had seen a card similar to this on SCS and loved it. It really caught my eye. So, I wanted to make one as well.

The card measures 4.25x4.25. I did a reverse mask in that I cut a hole in the center of scrap paper and placed it on the card. I sponged the ink into the circle then - kind of like the sun/moon glowing. I thought this would make a great guy card even with the flowers because of the colors used.

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy (SU)
CS: Confetti White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Really Rust
Other: Stamping Sponge, Coluzzle (Circle)

Thanks for stopping by! I plan to stamp tomorrow, so my 'plan' is to have new cards to post.
Karen

2009-01-01T21:35:00.003-05:00

WOW - Long Time

Ok - so I truly did not realize it has been so long since my last post. I know things have been crazy, but time really just passed me by. I'm hoping that since we are now into the new year that things will slow down a bit, I'll have things more organized (yes - that truly is funny for those that know me!), and will be more focused.

I know Christmas is now over, but I never shared cards I made. This was actually made at my November Stamp Club. I really liked how it turned out. I'm just not sure how many I'd mass produce, since there was heat embossing involved. I love the soft feel to the overall card that the sponging adds.

Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Swirled
CS: Kraft, Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy
Other: Stamping Sponge, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the New Year!!
Karen

2008-11-25T20:38:00.003-05:00

SU HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Stampin’ Up! Spreading Holiday Cheer With Thought

With recent economic strains and a possible recession looming in the minds of many, holiday shoppers are transforming from a shop-till-you-drop mentality back to the pace of simpler times. In fact, based on an annual survey, the National Retail Federation recently forecast the lowest increase in holiday spending by consumers in at least six years, and for the first time in the survey’s history, those surveyed said they plan to spend less on family gifts than the previous year. With this in mind, this year’s budget-conscious shoppers need suggestions for spreading holiday cheer with thought—not debt!

Two for One Giving

Charitable gifts are an emerging trend in holiday gift giving. In fact, many corporations are embracing the holiday spirit by teaming up with non-profit organizations to donate proceeds from the sale of exclusive products, allow individuals to make donations to particular charities on behalf of others as presents, and some corporations will even match donations during the holiday season. If you decide to go this route with your holiday shopping, try to choose an organization that is near and dear to the recipient’s heart. For instance, the Ronald McDonald House Charity has a variety of corporate donors who match donations or donate proceeds from the sale of special products back to their charity. Giving a Two-for-One gift this holiday season is a financially smart choice and one that will help according to GuideStar.com, many non-profit organizations that expect a drop in donations this holiday season when most donations are normally made.

Volunteer Your Time

If you can’t afford to give a monetary donation this holiday season, give your gently used unwanted belongings or volunteer your time or professional services. Non-profit organizations are always in need of helping hands and hearts as well as supplies to help supplement their holiday activities. For instance, your entire family could get involved and share a heartwarming experience of cleaning out their closets and delivering clothes to the homeless shelter or delivering meals to the elderly or serving soup at a soup kitchen. The act of service will be a gift you can give to yourself and your family that will last a lot longer than the expensive gifts of years past.

Give Handmade

This season, shoppers will find that making handmade gifts, packaging, holiday décor and baked goods are a great alternative for stretching the holiday budget. The value of a handmade gift is priceless, and for many budget-conscious holiday shoppers, much less expensive.

One company helping shoppers do more with less is Stampin' Up!® The company will host a Holiday Extravaganza sale with up to 50% off select product bundles Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2008 only online at www.stampinup.com/holiday. “I love to give handcrafted gifts. It is often less expensive, plus the people I give the gift to usually appreciate them more,” says Shelli Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Stampin’ Up! “Creating and giving handcrafted gifts also provides and opportunity to appreciate the spirit of the holiday season by spending more time at home with the ones we love, sharing our talents and spreading holiday cheer the old-fashioned, handmade way.”

To learn more about exciting offers during the Holiday Extravaganza sale, unique handmade gift ideas or to attend a holiday crafts demonstration, contact Karen Foltz (www.stampinwithkaren.stampinup.com - knk75@aol.com).

2008-11-16T17:17:00.004-05:00

SASI Birthday

I love all of Taylor's sets and if you like cupcakes, then SASI is the stamp line for you!! I don't have her newest sets yet, but I'm lucky that Laura from Lu-La's Corner was kind enough to offer to stamp some images for me. We're actually swapping images, but I really wanted SASI new sets, but can't spend money right now.

I made this card for my niece's birthday this weekend. She turned 4, so I thought the 4 candles on the cake were perfect!

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Celebration (SASI)
CS: WW, Pink CS and Patterned Paper are from the Key Ingredients Birthday Girl Kit (SASI)
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scalloped Rectangle Nestie, Ribbon from the Key Ingredients Birthday Girl Kit (SASI)

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

2008-11-13T21:33:00.003-05:00

MissyB Designs Blog Candy Giveaway

To start off the holiday shopping (I can't believe I just typed that - how could it possibly be the holidays AGAIN? Wasn't Christmas like a week ago?) I wanted to reward a lucky customer with a HUMONGOUS give away.

The winner will be getting:

"Just a Thought" set
"You're Bugging Me" set
"Country Snowman" set
"Penguins" set
"Happy Cows" set
"Go Girl" set

PLUS
2 sheets of clingmount
AND
a roll of double sided tape

That's a lot, folks. In fact, that is so much stuff that it's worth $82.60.

Do I have your attention now?

Ok, so here's what you have to do to win:

Place an order and leave a comment HERE. (Be sure to click on the link and leave your post on Missy's blog post and not here to be entered.)

Simple right?

And if you want an extra entry, get a friend to order and comment about how you are so great to have referred them here and how wonderful you are in general. Then your friend will be entered, and you will get a double entry. And if you get all of your friends to order and comment - woah, you'd have a ton of entries and win for sure!

On TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th at 7:00PM I will do the drawing.

I think we'll do it the old fashioned way where I stick everyone's name in a hat, close my eyes and pick out a winner. Or I might put all the names in a cup or a bowl or something, because we don't have too many big hats around here. Then I'll email the winner that night and get the $82.60 worth of FREE stuff headed their way!

2008-11-11T23:37:00.003-05:00

Rub-On Promotion

Dates: November 10-30, 2008

Promotion Details: Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95):

Item # Page # Rub-Ons Description
111416 178 Chateau Bella
111417 178 Word Flurries
111414 178 Hidden Garden
111277 178 A Perfect Day
110283 179 Take Note
111806 179 Chills & Thrills
111804 179 Chit Chat
111415 179 Greatest Moments
111805 179 School Days
110282 179 Anchored
112844 11* Old Saint Nick
112843 17* Season of Cheer
112735 39** Hidden Garden Blossoms

*From Holiday 2008 Mini Catalog

Download the flyer

Email me today to place your order or you can order anytime from my website by clicking the Shop Now button there.

2008-11-10T21:46:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday Riley Moose

This was made the other day, but for some reason I haven't been able to get it to post til now to my blog. Anyway - I made this for the Hanna Stamps Release Party sketch challenge over on SCS. This is the first time this cutey has seen ink. I'm super late for my sister's birthday, so I think I'll use this one to send to her.

Supplies:
Stamps: Coffee Riley Moose (Hanna Stamps), Card Greetings I (Green Grass Stamps)
CS: Mellow Moss, WW, PP Glitter Stack
Ink Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Coluzzle, Pink Sakura Glaze Pen (for the cupcake top)

Yep - 2 posts in one night!! Hope you are having a wonderful start to your week!!

2008-11-10T21:34:00.002-05:00

Witchy Thank You

Yes - I know Halloween is over, but I realized I never showed you this card. I made this as a thank you to my neighbor for the goodies she made for our Halloween party. I used the witch because her daughter was a witch for Halloween and I thought it was appropriate. I popped the witch up on pop dots. The purple card base and the striped paper is from the SASI Halloween Key Ingredient kit.

Supplies:
Stamps: Trick or Sweet and Frightful Night (both by SASI)

CS: Halloween Key Ingredients (no longer available), WW, Basic Black
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals

Have you heard about Paper Craft Planet? If not - come check us out and join us over there!! There is tons to do and lots going on. Be sure to add me as your friend when you do.

2008-11-06T22:39:00.003-05:00

A sleddin' we will go

I'm seriously loving the Snowmen Cuteness set from MissyB. You will too - I'm positive of this!! These images are so fun and whimsical. This particular image reminds me of my 3 kiddies. I hope we get enough snow this year, so that I'll be able to take a picture like this. This would be perfect on the scrapbook page!!

I had fun with the Dew Drops on this card. :) Sorry all of these pictures look 'washed' out. I took them all at night and should have waited til morning.

The copic markers that I used for this image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Snowmen Cuteness (MissyB Designs)
CS: Creamy Caramel, WW, Basic Grey Figgy
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Dew Drops (Water), Striped Green ribbon, Lt Blue ribbon

Happy Stamping!! I do have more new sets that have yet to see ink, so be sure to stop back by!!

2008-11-06T08:45:00.002-05:00

Snow = 70 Degree Weather

Well, not exactly. It is supposed to be near 70 here today, but I played with my new stamps and thus the snowmen. :) Our weather has been crazy in that it was cold and now it is back to being warm again. Makes for dressing hard - considering I've put away the 'summer' clothes and now we could use them again.

Anyway - here is another card done with MissyB Designs Snowmen Cuteness set. I used my Copics again to color the image. I added Crystal Stickles to the 'snow' that is falling. I used an Orange Sakura Gel Pen to the snowmen noses as well. Both the image and the greeting are popped up with pop dots.

Here are the Copics I used for this image. Need specifics - just send me an email.

Supplies:
Stamps: Snowmen Cuteness (MissyB Designs)
CS: Real Red, Soft Sky (retired), WW, Basic Grey Figgy
Ink: Palette Noir, Real Red
Other: Copic Markers, Crystal Stickles, Orange Sakura Gel Pen, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Lt Blue Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

2008-11-04T23:21:00.002-05:00

MissyB Designs - Snowmen Cuteness

Snowmen Cuteness indeed!! I {heart} snowmen and these just melt my heart! Seriously - these are super adorable that you'll want to go get your set today. Where can you get it you ask? Head right on over to MissyB Designs - Snowmen Cuteness.

Now onto my card - I colored this cutie in with Copic markers (picture below showing the colors). With some designer paper and dew drops - you've got an adorable Christmasy card!

Supplies:
Stamps: MissyB Designs (Snowmen Cuteness)
CS: Green Galore, Ruby Red, Whisper White, Designer Paper (Arctic Frog)
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Dew Drops (Poinsettia), Red Stickles

If you want to know exact colors - feel free to send me an email.
Sorry to keep you waiting - I've got some more cards to post, but thought I'd spread them out instead of lumping them into one post. Yep - my method to my madness to keep you coming back!! :)

Happy Stamping!!

2008-11-02T22:07:00.004-05:00

Where does the time go?

Seriously - where does the time go? I feel like my days have been passing me by - well more like flying right by! I can't believe we are already into November. Christmas is just around the corner - yes, we haven't even gotten to Thanksgiving yet, but I saw my first Christmas commercial on tv today. Not that I mind - Christmas is my favorite time of the year.

Anyway - I have cards to show you, but I don't have them off my camera yet. They are Christmas related though. I got my new stamps from MissyB Designs the other day and finally got a chance to ink them up this weekend. I made 2 cards and have 2 more in the works. I really like this set.

So, stay tuned - tomorrow I will be posting at least one of the cards for you to see. Til then - have a wonderful evening!!

2008-10-26T09:54:00.002-04:00

Birthday Dino

Sorry for the lack of posting! I've been swamped of late and just trying to catch up on so much. Right now I'm at the beach with the family. Dave has a softball tournament here, so we are here for the weekend. Anyway - thought I would show a card I made last week for our neighbor's son's birthday. He turned 6, so I thought this would be a good set to use from MFT (Dino-Mite).

See that bit of sparkle on the striped paper? Nope - it isn't from a glitter stack. I 'made' it myself! :) Very simple to do and you can add glitter to any of your favorite patterned papers. I used a Sakura Glitter Gel Pen to make mine. You can also use glitter, embossing powder (clear or irridescent) - use your imagination and what you have on hand!

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Dino Mite
CS: Yoyo Yellow, Ballet Blue, WW, Patterned Paper
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Blue Ribbon, Copic Markers, Sakura Glitter Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Until next time - hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!

2008-10-15T22:00:00.003-04:00

I WANT CANDY!!

Oh my Goodness - this is so perfect for me!! For those that know me - I LOVE candy. All kinds - it doesn't matter, I'll eat almost anything. My family and friends make fun of me because I truly have a sweet tooth. When I saw this stamp set by My Favorite Things called Monster Squad, I knew I had to get it.

I made this card over the WCMD weekend, but forgot to post it. The paper is by Cosmo Cricket - got it from my scrapbooking kit through Go. Be Creative. Lainey (the owner) is a sweetheart and puts all her kits together. They are awesome - you won't be disappointed if you decide to join her kit club!! This card sketch was also posted by Lainey on her blog, so why not use it. Using sketches helps move the whole card process right along!

Supplies:
Stamps: Monster Squad (My Favorite Things)
CS: Chocolate Chip, WW, Cosmo Cricket Haunted - Them Bones
Ink: Palette Noir, Close to Cocoa (for sponging the edges)
Other: Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!! Hope you had a wonderful day!!

2008-10-06T22:14:00.002-04:00

The Rubber Cafe Designs

Here are a couple cards I made with my The Rubber Cafe stamps. I made the Three Wisemen card the other day and the Blossom Branch card on WCMD. I had made it for a challenge actually until I realized that I was missing half of the challenge elements. I'll chalk it up to late night stamping fatigue!! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: The Rubber Cafe - Three Wisemen & Peace, Love, Joy
CS: Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive, WW, Basic Grey Figgy
Ink: Bravo Burgundy
Other: Stampin Dimensionals

On this card I dotted the centers of some of the flowers with the Sakura Yellow Glaze Pen. That same pen was used to make the dots around half of the outer part of the card. It also adds a bit of texture to the card. The Sakura Green Souffle Pen was used on some of the leaves. This is more of a flat opaque addition to the card. I sponged Pixie Pink around the outer edge of the image, but felt it was a bit too bright. So I muted it by then sponging Creamy Caramel over it.

Supplies:
Stamps: The Rubber Cafe - Blossom Branch
CS: Creamy Caramel, So Saffron, Pixie Pink, Gable Green, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey Stella Ruby
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber, Pixie Pink, Creamy Caramel
Other: RV02 Sugared Almond Pink Copic Marker, Sakura Yellow Glaze Pen, Sakura Green Souffle Pen, Stamping Sponge, Stampin Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!! Hope you are having or had a great evening!!

2008-10-05T10:21:00.003-04:00

One Sketch - Three Cards

This sketch of Taylor's really lent itself to the images in MissyB Designs Fall and Winter Mini set. So, here are the cards I made last night - I had the images already colored, so it made putting them together a breeze!

Supplies:
Stamps: MissyB Designs - Fall and Winter Minis
CS: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, WW, Basic Grey
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Diamonds in the Rough Cuttlebug Folder, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Square Punches, 1/2 Circle Punch, Copic Markers, SU Build a Brad

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This next one I think is just too cute! I love this little ghost image - the smiling face is perfect! It's hard to see, but I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder on the striped Basic Grey paper.

Supplies:
Stamps: MissyB Designs - Fall and Winter Minis
CS: Going Gray, WW, Basic Grey Scarlet's Letter
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Square Punches, Stampin Dimensionals, Red Ribbon, Cosmo Cricket Halloween Rubons, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

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Here is the last one I made using this sketch. I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder on the Old Olive card stock. I'm really liking this folder, so you'll probably see more of it on other designs. :)

Supplies:
Stamps: MissyB Designs - Fall and Winter Minis
CS: Really Rust, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, WW, Basic Grey Mellow
Ink: Palette Noir, Old Olive
Other: Ribbon (from my stash), 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Square Punches, Stampin Dimensionals, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

I have more to post of cards that I made for World Card Making Day yesterday. Hope everyone had fun on WCMD and was able to get things accomplish!!

2008-09-29T23:44:00.002-04:00

Olivia - Thinking of You

Sorry for this terrible picture - not sure how I managed to get the lighting off this bad. Yikes! This little cutie is Olivia of Owl Occasions by Sweet N Sassy Stamps. I joined an image swap with the SNSS yahoo group and received her and other great images. The saying comes with this set as well.

Supplies:
Stamps: Owl Occasions by SNSS
CS: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, White, Basic Grey (not sure which one offhand)
Ink: Black
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Dew Drops

Thanks for stopping by!!

2008-09-29T21:11:00.005-04:00

BLOG CANDY

Isn't this kit just awesome!?!?! The top picture is the full kit and the bottom picture is a close up. How can you get this kit now you ask? Well.....

Nope - I'm not giving away candy...yet. However, my friend Tam over at Living Out Loud is today. She is giving away the October Go. Be Creative Scrapping Kit. I have this kit - got it today - I'm a kit member and it is FABULOUS!! Seriously - all of Lainey's kits are awesome. She hand-picks everything and coordinates it all so well. LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!

Ok - so all you have to do is leave a comment over at Tam's blog on this post. Yep - it is that easy and you are in the running for this great kit. You don't want to miss your chance. Remember - leave your comment over at Tam's blog to be entered.

2008-09-27T21:04:00.002-04:00

Autumn Scarecrow

This cute little scarecrow is part of the Fall and Winter Minis set from MissyB Designs. What else is great - it's ON SALE for only $6!!! You can't beat that for this set - there are different stamps for all occassions. The word Autumn is also from the same set.

I used my new Sizzlet Swirly die from SU! for this card also. It is actually longer than this, but I cut it down to fit the card. I used various Copic markers to color in the scarecrow as well.

Supplies:
Stamps: Fall and Winter Minis - MissyB Designs
CS: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, WW, Basic Grey Archaic
Ink: Palette Noir, Chocolate Chip
Other: Copic Markers, Sizzlet Swirly (SU), Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by! Hope your Fall is off to a great start! I love this time of year - especially the cooler weather.

2008-09-26T23:49:00.005-04:00

Hope and Freedom

I really liked this image from The Rubber Cafe called Framed Flag. With the state of what the world is in right now - it really brings a sense of Pride to be an American! It is also a symbol of hope for me - that is why I chose to pair it with that word.

Supplies:
Stamps: Framed Flag - The Rubber Cafe
CS: WW, Brilliant Blue, Basic Grey Scarlet's Letter
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Silver Cord, Colorbok Metal Words, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is just the first of many samples for TRC, so I hope you'll continue to stop by and see them!!

2008-09-23T21:26:00.002-04:00

Black, Orange, & White Challenge

There was a challenge a few days ago over at Sweet N Sassy Stamps (SNSS) to make a card using black, orange, and white. I had participated in an image swap within the SNSS group and decided to use of the images for my card.

I colored the bird in with Copic markers. The bird is from the set My Little Chickadee from SNSS. I popped the scalloped circle up on pop dots.

Supplies:
Stamps: My Little Chickadee (SNSS)
CS: WW, Basic Black, Only Orange, Designer Paper DCWV
Ink: Palette Noir
Other: Copic Markers, Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Slot Punch, Orange Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I just got my new stamps from The Rubber Cafe, so I plan to play tomorrow night. I was going to tonight, but I'm a bit tired - so I'm going to do some tomorrow instead. Can't wait - love getting new rubbah to use.

So, be sure to stop back by to see those!!