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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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