Karen's Stamping Place

What a Weekend!

2012-01-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

Well I don't know about you but my weekend was full of fun and love and family. First I want to tell you how much fun Saturday was. We had my youngest daughters baby shower. My oldest daughter Melissa and my daughter in law Roslyn put this on.Boy are they good! They did the decorations, planning, and all the work that went into this. I know it was not an easy task. But they pulled it off well. Here are a few pictures.

My daughter Melissa is the one who did the amazing diaper cakes. The first one is on the table, it is the monkey and the palm tree. The other diaper cake is the duck on the Motorcycle by the cupcakes.

One of the photos is my mom, Melissa, Catlyn and myself the other is my three wonderful daughters. Melissa, Roslyn, Catlyn and then of coarse my Grandson Weston. Thank you all who came it truly was a wonderful time.

Next I have a fun card for you I made tonight. One of my husbands co-workers has a B-Day tomorrow. She is the age of my oldest daughter so my husband looks at her like one of his own. Her name is also Melissa. So I found this gift cards video on youtube. It is by Christina..... here is her video name is what I guess what you would call it or here channel name? It is ckaplan64 If you go to it you should be able to find this. It was not extremely easy but was not all that hard either. It is a sliding gift card holder.

I used Pool Party card stock, Apothecary stamp set and the DPS from the SAB mini. I also cut the stamped image and paper with the Labels Framlets Die!

Let me just tell you how much I love those dies! Then I water colored with a blender pen and some ink.

I also wanted to remind you all about SALE-A-BRATION. It is so wonderful to receive free items. With a $50.00 order you can get a stamp set or paper.....and so on for free! How can you go wrong.

Well it is late so I am off to bed but I hope I have inspired you to find some time to create!

Karen

Scented Embossing Powder

2012-01-26T04:46:00.000-08:00

Can I tell you all how much I love the scented embossing powder! The scents are strong when you smell them in the jar but once you emboss with them the smell is just like it should be. I used the vanilla embossing powder on this card. I have had the card for a couple of weeks and the scent lasts! I am sold with them.
I used the Mouthwatering stamp set in the new Occasions Mini. I used makers on the ice cream cones and the Versamaker that we so often forget about. I used that on the ice cream part then poured the embossing powder over it and heat set it. It smells terrific. Every time I walk by the card I smell it. OK, are you sold yet?
Another favorite product on this card is the Sweet Shop DSP! How much fun it is! I love it! I know probably way to many exclamation points but I am really excited about this new mini and the wonderful products in there.

Products used:
Mouthwatering Stamp Set $16.95 clear mount
Sweet Shop DSP $12.95
Card stock: Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Pool Party Seam Binding
Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details $2.50
Versamarker $3.25

If you want to make this card it is one we will be making at my Feb. Basic Card Class on the 20th @ 6:00pm Hope to see you there.
Please remember to RSVP

Sale-A-Bration time is here!

Don't forget to book your workshops or Private Card Class. This is the best time for you as a hostess. Get a few friends together and we will have some fun.
I hope I have inspired you to be creative today
Karen

IT IS TIME FOR SALE-A-BRATION!

2012-01-24T09:53:00.000-08:00

Ok, first of all let me say it is time for me to get back to posting! With that said, I am so excited to tell you all it is time for SALE-A-BRATION!
If you have not received your SAB Mini give me a call so I can get one to you. Or you can view it online here.

With your order of $50.00 you will get to chose any item out of the SAB mini for free! For $100.00 you will get to chose two items and so on.

Host a workshop-with $150.00 in orders you as the hostess will receive a beautiful tote and your $25.00 in free merchandise.
With a $400.00 workshop total you will receive the free tote plus a bundle from page 6 and 7 of the mini (this bundle has a stamp set, DSP, and ribbon and brads!) plus $65.00 in free merchandise plus a half off item! Wow! What a deal!

So don't delay, book your workshops today! For everyone who calls and books a Workshop or Private Card Class today Jan. 24th you will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product from me.

This is also an amazing deal! You can't lose getting the discount on the starter kit, plus every month with your demonstrator order you will get to chose a package of DSP or a Digital download! So if you are thinking about signing up give me a call. A deal like this does not come along often.

This card is made with some fun new products out of the SAB Mini! I used the Everyday Enchantment DSP. Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and a brad from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. I can't tell you how much I love these products!

For some of you wondering here are a few pics. of my grandson.

Thank you all and I hope I have inspired you to get out your stamps today.

Clearance Rack Blitz

2011-12-15T08:12:00.000-08:00

Stampin' Up! is offering many products between now and January 5th at a really reduced price. If there was a punch or ribbon, Sizzex dies, or DSP paper that you might have wanted this would be the time to get it. Check out my on-line store click here you won't be disappointed.

Online Extravaganza

2011-11-21T00:10:00.001-08:00

Well it is that time of year! Time to be with our family’s to give thanks.
Time to get the turkey and all the fixings to have a great Thanksgiving dinner.
Then it is time to shop! Black Friday shopping is so much fun!
But….if you don’t like being out in the cold…….
Good News!
Stampin' Up! has a great on-line sale this year!
Be sure to log in to my Online Store on Monday, November 21st,
to take advantage of great savings like...
· FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy
My Digital Studio Express
· 60% off select Designer Fabrics
· 30% off an exclusive ribbon bundle!
· PLUS...two items, on sale for 24 hours only
(Nov 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [Mountain Time])
Who doesn't love a great sale, and a sale that doesn’t
require me to get up at 3am the day following Thanksgiving
is even better!
Shop in your jammies, just don't miss these deals!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at
kabouchikas@msn.com

Short post

2011-11-04T22:16:00.001-07:00

Sorry everyone, this will be a short post tonight. I have been extremely busy getting ready for my 2 workshops this weekend, and then my techniques class on Monday night. I am so excited about all this though. I truly love sharing my passion with everyone so I can’t wait to get started tomorrow!

I have a fun card for you all to see. As most of you know I went to Regionals this past month and learned so much! Demos also do short workshop wows and this was one of them. I new the moment I saw it I would have to case it. So here it is:

Sorry if the picture is a little small. I have to say I love it! It truly is not that hard to make. It is a telescoping card. I will post more details tomorrow.

Take care and I hope this inspires you to stamp

Karen

I'm Back!

2011-11-03T17:31:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I have missed you all! So sorry I have been a little busy and overwhelmed with my stamping business. I have taken care of that though. I now have a helper! She is amazing! She is 12 and loves stamping. I can't give her enough to do. She is very good for me.
But I am so blessed to also have 2 amazing friends as well who I can call on and they come help me with ideas and layouts. Thank you to Jessica and De.

I have updated my classes page so go on over there and see if you are interested in any.

Did you know Saturday is National Digital Scrapbooking Day.
Over on http://mydigitalstudio.net/ Stampin' Up! is offering some fabulous downloads for FREE! They will be available the 4th - 7th. You don't need to have My Digital Studio to download them. You can download them to any computer, the are compatible with most design software. You will need to fill out a small survey but it is so worth it for the downloads.

Here is a simple scrapbooking page I made using My Digital Studio. It really did not take me long at all. Also I have a great subject.

One more thing. If you wish to have a workshop now is a great time! Stampin' Up! is having an amazing special for the hostesses this month.

Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits you already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess.
That means with a $350.00 workshop you will earn $85.00 in free product! So don't delay, call and set up your workshop with me. I only have a few dates left.
Happy Stamping
Karen

Juneau

2011-10-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

This was our first port. It was rainy, windy and chilly, but being from Arizona it was so nice! There were three other ships already docked when we arrived. We had to anchor out and tender into shore. The second picture is a tender. They were fun to ride in!
We went on a tour of Mendenhall Glacier first. We took a 45 min walk to get close to the glacier. Nugget Falls was right next to it. You don’t realize the size and beauty of these things until you are right up on them. I also know my camera does not do the color justice. The glacier is such a beautiful blue in areas. One of the ice bergs floating looked like a whale. It looked like someone sculpted it and threw it out there but it truly was just how it was melting. I did learn that the glacier looks so dirty because it chews up the rocks and they call the pieces breaking off of the glacier calves.

Next was the Salmon Hatchery. The salmon were done for the season so we did not get to see any, other then a few they had in the hatchery. But they had some sea critters for us to touch. They also had some aquariums for us to look at and a seal swimming and hunting for his dinner. Then it was off to the salmon bake. I am not a seafood eater. But I figured I would try the salmon. They had wonderful food for us to eat. I must admit I did like the salmon. Then we took a hike to another waterfall. We also panned for gold and my sister and I found some flakes. Then we loaded onto some school buses to take us back to the tenders. My husband and sister were having so much fun goofing around.

We had a wonderful day!
Onto some stamping. Last month at club we did some stamping on tissue paper and then added it onto the candle These are what they turned out like. I thought they were a lot of fun.
Tomorrow is club again. We will be making these witches brooms! They are really easy! I truly had a blast making the samples. I was able to use the packing paper I get so much of in the orders. It is nice to recycle a little. The tags were a lot of fun and yes I did use some tool which we do not sell. But I love how it makes it look.

I hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

It’s Been To Long

2011-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
I know I have neglected my blog and I am sorry. But I am working on it.
We got back from our cruise a week ago. We had a blast! First let me show you a couple pictures of our amazing room! It was a very comfortable room. A lot more space then I thought we would have. The picture of Seattle was taken out of our State Room’s window. Then there is a picture of my mom, sister and myself. The next day was a day at sea. We were traveling to Juneau. The weather was not good that first night and next day. We were in a hurricane! The waves we hit were 20 to 25 foot waves but our amazing Captain kept us from the 50 foot waves! I have to tell you I did not handle it well and spent most of the next day in bed sea sick. The last photo shows the waves the best we could take them out our window.
I hope you don’t mind but over the next few days I will be sharing some photos of our trip.

Now onto the card! This card was demonstrated to us at convention by Carrie Cudney. Last night I was having my techniques class.(which was so much fun! Thank you ladies!) We were talking about the nuggets with the treat wrappers Stampin’ Up! just came out with. I then remembered this card. My friend Jessica had seen it on the computer at one time and brought the candy over for me to make the card. So Jessica, this card is for you. (And yes ladies, I did get to go to bed and get some sleep last night)

I used The Hershey Miniatures for the cake portion wrapped some DSP around them, and then with a few simple punches made this card. I love how it turned out! I have to learn how to do a video. I would love to show you all how to make this simple card.

I hope I have inspired you to get your stamps and ink out today.
Happy Stamping
Karen

Missing My Grandson

2011-09-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!

I know for a fact I am missing this cutie. I can not wait to see him again. He is 7 months old now and really ready to walk! I can not wait to see what he is up to when we get back.

Now on to the last card from the Christmas Card Class. The picture does not do it justice. The Silver Embossing and the Shimmery White Cardstock just really set this card off and make it look spectacular in person.

Here is the Supplies:
Stamp Set: Merry & Type
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Shimmery White Cardstock, Brushed Silver
Ink: Versa Mark, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Silver embossing Powder, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon Scallop Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Aqua Painter, Embossing Buddy

Here is the Recipe:
1. Fold cardstock base in half.
2. Rub embossing buddy on Shimmery White Cardstock. Stamp image in Versa Mark the sprinkle with embossing powder. Shake off excess then set with heat.
3. With Aqua Painter color in images. (Make a pool of ink in top of ink pad, use aqua painter to pick up color)
4. Glue layers together. Tie ribbon in a bow and attach with glue dot.
5. On scrap stamp sentiment then emboss. Punch with Scallop Oval Punch. Then punch Decorative Label out of Brushed Silver paper. Layer together and attach with dimensionals.

I hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Crystal Effects

2011-09-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Hope everyone is having a great week. I am sure I am!
I wanted to tell you a little about Crystal Effects.
Crystal Effects
Gives a high-gloss finish to any image, Creates amazing 3-D effects. Applicator tip provides great control. Water based for quick and easy cleanup. Dries completely within an hour, depending on how thickly it is applied 2 oz.
Quick Trick
Add a drop or two of our Classic Ink refill to the Crystal Effects, and you’ll have a high-gloss colored finish.
Crystal Effects also works great as an adhesive to attach buttons and other heavier embellishments.
Add a three-dimensional effect to your projects with Crystal Effects. Simply apply a thick line of Crystal Effects to the outline of your stamped image. After the line has dried, add a thinner coat of Crystal Effects to the inside area of what was outlined.

So this is what it looks like on an image after it has dried. I love the look!

Hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Welcome Christmas

2011-09-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
I can’t believe it is Monday! (well not really but this will be posting on Monday)
This is another card we did at our Christmas card club. Some of the ladies did not finish so I am posting directions for them. I just love this next card. It is a Z Fold Card.

Here is the supplies:
Stamp Set: Welcome Christmas
Cardstock: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla
DSP: Holly Berry Bouquet
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Stazon
Reinkers: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Accessories: Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons, Baker’s Twine Cherry Cobbler, Micro Flakes, Crystal Effects

Here is the recipe:
1. Score you cardstock at 2 3/4’ and 5 1/2”fold your cardstock.
2. Make your stamp pad. Take two pieces of felt. Stamp your image of the wreath in Stazon then stamp on the felt. Take our reinkers and place dots of it where you want it on you felt image. This will create a stamp pad that you can use up to 10 times, in multi colors. Stamp you images.
3. Layer your pieces and glue back half to folded half of base cardstock. Then glue in your Very Vanilla large piece. Stamp your image in Chocolate chip ink then stamp off to create a shadow of image on the inside of the card.
4. Add bakers twine to button and use glue dots to add it to the top of the wreath. Then add some Crystal Effects to wreath and then add Micro Flakes. Let dry over night.
Thank you all again
Hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Easy Events

2011-09-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!

Well I am sorry I have not posted in over a week. It has been quite a busy week and now I am packed and at this time driving to the airport. I am so looking forward to this trip! I will still have a few posts this week.
Today I am show casing a card we did at the Christmas Card Class last Monday night. This card used a stamp set we were given at convention. It is called Easy Events. I love it! It has 8 different stamps in it for different events! It really is a must have.

The products used for this card are:
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz
DSP: 2010-2012 In Color Paper Stack
Markers: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz
Ink: Versa Mark
Accessories: Big Shot Die Perfect Pennants, Circles #2 Die 2” circle 1 3/4” Punch, Dazzling Details, Black embossing powder

Here is the recipe for you who asked,
1. Fold your base cardstock in half Then with your Poppy Parade marker ink up your stamp several times and stamp the image on the top half. Then punch the bottom with the Scallop Trim Border punch. Remember start in the middle then work to one side then the other.
2.Glue on the DSP above the Scallop border bottom. Then glue the small 1” piece of Pear Pizzaz along top of DSP.
3. Take embossing Buddy and rub your piece of Whisper White. Stamp image on that piece in Versa Mark. Then take black embossing powder and emboss image. Color image in.
4. Layer your pieces and use dimensionals to glue it to you card. Now take your Dazzling Details and put dots on your berries. Set aside to dry.
I sure hope those instructions make since.
Thank you all who came to the class, I sure had a great time!
I hope you get some time to stamp today
Karen

Saturdays Club!

2011-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!

I did not post yesterday and I am so sorry. Wednesday was not the best of days. One of my little dogs bit my Grandson in the face! She did not break his skin but did leave marks. It happened so fast I could not get to him soon enough. He was only 3 feet away from me. Boy I tell you what an awful time I have had since. I love my dog. But I love my grandson more. I don’t know, so for now she will be locked up when I have him. Actually all my dogs will, I have three. I just don’t trust any of them now. My kids were upset as well but my son told me I am making more out of it then I should. I am finding it is just different being my grandson then when I had my own kids. Hope that makes sence.

Now on to my Big Shot. Most of you know it was not well. It had joint trouble. (Ha ha) Anyway I found out that I did purchase it over three years ago so it was not under warranty anymore. So that meant I would have to buy a new one. Well my husband took it apart last night and found that one of the bearings was rusted. He cleaned it, greased it and put it back together. IT WORKS!!!!!!!! YAH!!!!!!! I am so excited! Now I don’t have to purchase a new one! (Which I would not have minded but this lets me put that money towards new products.)

I am so excited for Saturdays Club! I have some fun new products, and can’t wait to share them! They will be having some fun projects. This is one. It is a telescoping card. I also think I found a new favorite color combo. Soft Suede, Pool Party, and Pear Pizzazz! Love It!

So for this card I used my new favorite stamp set Gently Falling!
I also used the sentiment out of Falling leaves
I made a one inch lolly using My Favorite New DSP Spice Cake!
The squares were cut with the Big Shot dies.

NEW CLUB
I am looking to start a new club. I have 3 people who have committed at this point so we need at least 3 more. This is a fun time for you. You will come one day or evening and make 3 projects like the one above. These projects are a little more difficult but fun to do and have. Then you will put in an order for the month. 1 person a month is the hostess till you all have been the hostess. With 6 people your order will be $25.00 a month but the cost will go down with more people. This is a great way to get a few things you have been wanting without spending a lot. Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions.

Well my grandson will be here shortly.
Hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

Funky Four

2011-09-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Yesterday was a really nice day. I had my grandson for a short while. He finally has one tooth coming through. We had so much fun together. He thinks he can walk on his own also.

He took a long nap so I was able to participate in a chat and challenge which was on our SUDSOL group. You go into the chat room, they give you a sketch and you have fun chatting about your business or other things and work on a card to go along with the sketch. It was a good time.

Again though I am using my favorite colors.

For this card I used:

Funky Four stamp set, page 88
Heard From the Heart, page 167
Berry Blossom DSP, page 185
3/8’ Ruffled Ribbon, page 194
Designer Printed Brads, page 199
Large tag punch, page 209
Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, page 221
Colors of cardstock: Early Espresso, Calypso Coral
Ink: Calypso Coral
Markers: Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limade

I sent out my newsletter last night. If you did not receive one and would like it please e-mail me, kabouchikas@msn.com and I will be happy to send one out to you.

I hope you all get a chance to stamp today
Karen

Happy Tuesday

2011-09-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. We had a busy start and my baby is now married! She is now Mrs. Joseph Metz. It was a beautiful small wedding and a wonderful reception. I would like to thank everyone who came.
You all should remember my amazing friend Jessica, she took the pictures for us. She is absolutely amazing! She took Joe and Catlyn out to Fort Huachuca and took the most beautiful pictures of them. In the second picture is our growing family. Weston had hold of some of Catlyn’s bouquet and was having fun with it.

Now I have to say my grandson did steal the show. He is so handsome!

These are the wedding favors I made. They are made with the matchbox die. They turned out really nice!

I hope to get to more stamping this week. I hope you get to stamp today.
Karen

Wedding Favors

2011-09-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
We had a great rain last night! It is weird though because most of our monsoon rains have been coming late in the evening. I remember as a kid we would have the rains in the late afternoon. Then we would go play in the water on the streets. Times were easier then.

Well you all have heard me talking about my daughters wedding this Sat. Well I spent last evening working on her wedding favors. I stamped the “thanks so much” and the “Mr. & Mrs.” out of the It’s A Wrap Occasion stamp set, on Whisper White card stock with Cherry Cobbler and More Mustard then I sat and cut them all (160) out. We have the boxes done and I will post them tomorrow. It really was not that bad cutting them out.

Sorry for a short post again, I will have my Grandson in a few minutes, and lots to do today for the wedding.
Hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Class Schedule For September

2011-09-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

Big Shot Class:
September 9th at 6:00 pm. Come learn new and fun ways to use your Big Shot.
We will make 2 3d projects and 1 card.

The cost for this class is $15.00

Please RSVP by the 5th so I can get you kits ready

Christmas Card Club (Class): Part 2
September 12th at 6:00 pm. We will be making 4 cards each of 3 designs so you will leave with 12 total. This also includes your envelopes
The cost for this class is $15.00
Please RSVP for this class by the 7th Firm. I will need to be doing a lot of cutting for this class.

Technique Class
September 26th at 6:00 pm. This month we will be learning Faux Silk and Baby Wipe Technique.
We will be making a 6 X 6 instruction page and sample to go on it. Then you will make 2 cards using the technique.
The cost for this class is $15.00
Please RSVP by the 12th so I can have all the kits cut and ready.

P.M.S. Night (pajamas(something comfy) munchies, stampin or scrappin)
September 30th at 6:00 pm. Come enjoy a fun evening working on your own projects.
I will supply tools, stamps, space and FOOD!
This is a free evening

Please RSVP to reserve your spot!

I added a new page!

At the top under the banner is a new page called Classes. So if you need to remember when a class is or you want to see what the classes are you can always check this page.

Also the new Mini Starts today! I have been waiting for this day since convention!

Halloween Tree

2011-08-31T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Well I’m in for an extremely busy morning but I thought I would post this quickly. Last night I was busy working on my tree. I love decorating it for the different holidays. So I was able to get a few decorations finished. These turned out to be so adorable! Also extremely easy. Kimberly Van Diepen did them last year and so I thought I would give them a try. I used the new Halloween paper Frightful Sight. The stamp sets used are Wicked Cool and Batty For You.

So I wanted to show you all this picture of my amazing grandson. He puts his whole hand in his mouth because he is teething. (one or two fingers would do, but not for him!) So this is one of his teething toys. He puts the whole end in his mouth! What a talented boy! Ha Ha! I just enjoy him so much!

Hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Thank you Robin

2011-08-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
Well I was blog surfing last night. I spend to much time doing that! I came across one of the cards I did for an organized swap at convention. I am so excited that Robin Messenheimer put it on her blog. You can see it at http://robinscraftroom.com/ I love to get inspiration from her blog.
I had a busy but wonderful weekend with my grandson. He is doing and learning so much. I also did a repeat technique class yesterday for 2 of my customers. So I was a little tired. I am back to working and stamping today.
Hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

Petite Pocket

2011-08-27T07:59:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!

Last night was my P.M.S. (pajamas, munchies,and stamping or scrappin) night. I had a great time. Thank you to those who came out. It was so nice to catch up with you all and see what everyone was working on.

A few days ago I was playing with the new Petite Pocket die. This is a very simple and fast project to do. I used the Beau Chateau DSP. Love It! It is one of those papers you just want to hoard. (you all know what I mean) I also used the Vintage Vogue stamp set. But as I look at the picture I feel like something is missing. Knowing me it is probably ribbon. I will go back and see what I can do with it. The colors used are Marina Mist and Soft Suede.

Don’t forget there is only a few days of the buy three and get one free DSP paper sale. This is such a great deal! Don’t let it pass you by.

Well I have a very busy weekend ahead of me. I get to take care of my grandson while his parents go away for the weekend. I can’t wait till he gets here. He is just a joy!

I hope you all find some time to stamp today.

Karen

My Digital Studio

2011-08-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!

I thought I would share a couple pages out of my album. I did these on My Digital Studio. The pages come out so nice when you have such a great subject to work with. These pages are sooooooooo……..easy! Just put in a few pictures, add some text or journaling and you are done.

I am working on some cards with My Digital Studio to use in a class coming up. One of the Christmas classes. All you will have to do with it is add some embellishments and it will be done. Easy Peasy!

I want you all to know I just started a Face Book Business page. I will have different postings on there. All you have to do is go to my Face Book page and down the left side it will lead you to it or just click here! Stampin’ Up Independent Demonstrator Karen Bouchikas
Sorry for the short post I am going shopping with my daughter Catlyn today for a dress for her wedding.
Hope you get some time to stamp today
Karen

Anniversary

2011-08-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
I had my Grandson yesterday and he is pulling himself up on things! He is so much fun to have and I just enjoy him so much! I look forward to him coming over and being able to spend time with him.

My son and his wife are going to celebrate there 3rd anniversary this weekend. I can’t believe 3 years has gone by. It seems like yesterday they were walking down the isle.

So onto the card. I made this card for them. I used again my favorite color Calypso Coral! ( I will move on one day and use other colors)

The DSP is out of the Berry Blossoms pack.

The ink is Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade markers.

I used the Love & Care stamp set. Oh my gosh I don’t want it to go away!It is a fabulous set! Which it will retire on August 30th. You won’t be able to get it again. I suggest if this is a set you want in your stash you call me and find out how you can earn it. We can do a book party or a workshop but we have to get it in by the end of the month. The first picture is the outside of the card and the second picture is the inside.

I hope I have inspired you to stamp today
Karen

Blossom Box

2011-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Sorry it has been a couple days since I last posted. Friday night I had the Big Shot Class. We had fun! We made this blossom Box. It is a little tricky but once you get it it is not so bad. I really like how this turned out. Again I am using my favorite!!!!!!!!! color. Calypso Coral! I just LOVE it!

For the flower I used the Fancy Flower Punch. I used 5 layers, scrunched them, then layered them using glue dots to hold them together. Then I used the Blossom Petals Builder Punch for the leaves.

The Designer Series Paper I used is retired but I wanted to use something retired to practice with before I use the new.

We had a busy weekend but I did manage to get some stamping in. I wanted to remind you all that Friday night is Open Night which I am renaming to P.M.S. night! (pajamas(something comfy) munchies, and stamping or scrapping) We will start at 6:00pm and you can stay as long as you want. We will have pizza so come hungry! Bring any of your projects you are working on. This is a free night. You can use any of my tools or stamps. Please call to RSVP so I know how much pizza to get. Also to make sure I save you a spot. See you all then.

Hope you get some time to stamp today.
Karen

Next Technique Class

2011-08-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!

Today I have a fun card for you. I used a new stamp set we received at convention. This is the new hostess set in the New Holiday Mini. I can’t show you a picture of the stamp set but most of you should have the Mini by now. If you don’t have it and would like it, let me know so I can make sure you get one.

If you double click on the photo it will be enlarged. You will be able to see the wreath better. This is a fun technique that we will be learning at the next Technique class. We learn two techniques and make two cards for each. Plus you also make a sample of each to put on your 6 x 6 instruction sheet so you have it when you need it. If you are interested the class is September 26th at 6:00 pm. The cost is $15.00. Please RSVP by the 9th so I have time to get your kits together.

The colors on this card are Always Artichoke,Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard and Soft Suede.

Have a great day! I hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

Enjoying A Night of Stamping!

2011-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
Last night was such a wonderful quite evening. My husband was out helping a friend, then he went over to our sons to help him do some things. I was basically alone. So I went into my craft room and stamped! Oh what fun that was and oh what a mess I have to clean up today:( I am not neat when I stamp.
I really loooooooove these colors! Wisteria Wonder and Calypso Coral. They are so yummy! I am afraid I will be using these a lot this next year.

This is an Easel Card made with the Two Tags Die. I used 3 new stamp sets I received at convention, Rainy Day, It’s Your Day and Best Friends Forever.These are the best sets! Stampin’ Up! really picked great sets to give us. I stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock using chocolate chip ink. I am totally in love with the new Ruffled Ribbon! This is the Wisteria Wonder. To get this ruffled affect lay a piece of sticky strip across the piece of cardstock where you want it, then take your ribbon and stick it down a little at a time close to the last place you put it. Turn your ribbon so it goes up and down. It really gives you a great look. You will use a lot of ribbon, but it is worth it. I also spritzed the cardstock after I stamped it.

I hope you find some time to stamp today!
Karen

Christmas Card Class

2011-08-16T09:13:00.001-07:00

Good morning! Last night was the first of 4 Christmas Card Classes. Everyone made 4 cards of 3 designs. We water colored, learned a tie die technique and did some punching. The next class is September 12th. Register now so you don’t miss it!

One of the cards may look familiar to you. It is the first one in the photo. It is on page 43 of the Ideal Book and Catalog. I changed it up a bit. Instead of stamping on the base card, we spritzed it with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz. It looks amazing! I didn’t think I would like it very much when I started but it turned out to be my favorites!

Friday night is the Big Shot Class. The cost is $15.00. I have a few spots left. Call today to reserve your spot. If you a curious about any of my classes please check my Stampin’ Up! website. It has all my up coming classes posted just look under the Events section. http://www.karenbouchikas.stampinup.net/ or you can always e-mail me at kabouchikas@msn.com
Thank you all for stopping by, I hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

My Digital Studio

2011-08-15T06:22:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!

I hope all you stampers and scrapers had a great weekend. I know I sure did! It is always great when I get to spend my Saturday with my stamp club sisters up in Tucson. This month was a month off so we all brought projects of our own to work on. It was so much fun to see what everyone was working on. This group is truly inspiring and I so look forward to being with all of you every month!

I thought today I would share a couple more pages from my 6 x 6 album I am doing on My Digital Studio. I am doing a scrapbook that Stampin’ Up! has the pages and layouts already done for you so all you need to do is drop in your photos. It is so easy and perfect for these photos of my grandson. So when your in a hurry and just want to have your scrapbook done, these layouts work so well.

Well I hope these pages inspire you to get some scrapbooking done. If you have any questions about MDS (My Digital Studio) Please feel free to e-mail me: kabouchikas@msn.com

I will be happy to talk with you about it.

Also a quick reminder about the Big Shot Class Friday night. We will be doing 3 projects with the Big Shot. I look forward to seeing you all there and I still have a few spots left if you are interested. Please call or e-mail me to reserve your spot. The class is at 6:00 pm and the cost of the class is $15.00

Thank you all for stopping by! I hope you find some time to stamp today

Karen

Happy Friday!

2011-08-12T07:57:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! Hope your week is ending on a good note. I know mine will be. I have my grandson one last day today and I will have to get lots of hugs kisses and smiles to last me through till Tuesday. Yesterday he must have smiled the whole day! What a joy!

Do you own a Big Shot? Even if you don’t own one would you like to learn how to use one. Would you like to learn new new ways to use it? Or just learn how to do the projects you see all over the internet? Well, I have the class for you. Next Friday, August 19th at 6:00pm I will be having a Big Shot Class. The cost is $15.00. We will be making 3 projects. I have added pictures of the projects we will be making. RSVP to save your spot I only have a few left.

Thank you for looking at my blog.
I hope you find some time to stamp today
Karen

Birthday Special!

2011-08-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Since today is my birthday I thought I would run a special today! Anyone who places an order today will receive 11% off the total order! (I choose 11% because my birthday is the 11th) This deal is for today only and you will not be able to make it an online order. You will have to call or e-mail me with your order.

I started a photo album in MDS for my son and daughter-in-law because they are away from their son so much. These are the first 2 pages I have done. I choose to do a book that already has the layouts done. I just add the photos and then the text. It really is easy and so much fun! I only have to send it in to be printed now. I can’t wait to see it!

Don’t forget about my special!
I hope you get some time to stamp today
Karen

A Little Late

2011-08-10T20:19:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I’m a day late on this post. Monday night while having my Technique class a friend of mine kept texting me. He wanted to stay over because the next day which would be today, he started school. All summer we talked about him staying over to play video games all night, but we just were not able to get our times together. So he stayed but I was so tired and I new my Grandson was coming in the morning, I just had to go to sleep. We watched a little of Rango but at 12:00 I was out. The next day which was Tuesday we had a nice day with Weston. That is why I am late. The boys kept me very busy. So today I have the cards to post. First this is Levi and Weston. I have known Levi since before he was Weston’s age and we are good friends.

Ok here are the cards. We did the Faux Mother of Pearl technique.

They really are pretty in person. The one with the Upsy Daisy set looks like glass almost. I personally think it is so pretty! The other set I used was one of many that I received for free at Convention this past year. I absolutely love this set and you will see a lot done with it from me.

Speaking of Convention…….would you like to go next year? All you have to do is sign up to be a demonstrator. I would love to have you on my team! Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail ( kabouchikas@msn.com ) with any questions you might have.

Make sure you check back tomorrow for a special I am running.

I hope you find sometime to stamp today

Karen

A Sneak Peek!

2011-08-08T10:02:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,
Well it has been a few days since I posted. I have to tell you the wedding we went to Friday night was absolutely beautiful! Allison Kirkman was the bride and she was gorges. Everything was so simple but elegant. The reception! They decorated it beautifully. She wanted an outdoor theme and I know they worked very hard to achieve it but it was amazing! I just wish I would have remembered my camera! What a dope to forget that.
Yesterday we all went to my daughter Catlyn’s house to have dinner. We had a lot of fun. I want you all to meet my grandson for those of you who have not yet. He is the joy of our lives! He is almost six months and such a camera ham already! He loves playing peek-a-boo so in the last picture that is what they are doing. Catlyn made a great pot roast for us to enjoy, and we all visited and played with Weston for hours.

Ok, on to the sneak peek! Tonight is our Technique class. I am so excited for this class. If you are interested there is still room left for a few more. Give me a call though so I can cut your supplies. The cost is $15.00, and we will start at 6pm. I know you really can’t tell in these pictures but these are the Faux Mother of Pearl Technique. I will post the full cards tomorrow. I know this is a technique you will fall in love with.

Have a wonderful day and I hope you find some time to stamp today.
Karen

Going On A Cruise!

2011-08-05T06:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Yes, that is right, we are going on a cruise. For all of you that know, we have been talking about flying into Seattle and then driving down the coast. Well my Mom came to me the other day and said how about a cruise instead. So we checked into it and today we booked it. We are going to Alaska! It is a seven day cruise and we will be going in September. I am real excited!This is going to be really good for my Mom.
Today a friend and I worked on wedding bouquets, boutonnieres and decorations for the pews. There are 6 bouquets, 13 boutonnieres and 12 pew decorations. We have a young lady in our church getting married tomorrow night. So we will finish those up in the morning and then go decorate the church.

I did get a little time to stamp last night. I am LOVING the Nursery Nest DSP! It has some of the prettiest colors in it. Also the Aviary stamp set coordinates with it. I love that this stamp set is versatile. It can be used to make a very elegant card or it can be whimsical as well. I really love how this card came out.

I used:
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, and Basic Grey
Markers: Marina Mist, Blushing Bride, and Basic Grey
Ribbon: 3/8’ taffeta going grey (so sorry I didn’t check this first. But this is retired)
It is bedtime for me. I have lots to do tomorrow.
Hope you get some time to stamp today
Karen

Charming

2011-08-03T08:18:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Today I did a card up for you. Well I actually started these before Convention but I am getting them finished. I LOVE the Charming stamp set! This is truly one of my favorites!

I use it a lot. I also am in LOVE with this color combination. It is so warm and inviting!

The cardstock colors are Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, and Whisper White.

I used markers for the flowers, Old Olive, Marina Mist, and Daffodil Delight.

The ink colors are Cajun Craze and River Rock

The punches I used were the 2 1/2’ circle, the 1 1/4’ circle, the 1 3/8’ inch circle and the small oval.

I also used a piece of Marina mist 1/4’ grosgrain ribbon.

The Designer Series paper is Paisley Petals which is another on of my favorites!

The next pictures are a class I took at Convention Hosted by Carrie Cudney from Sampin’ Up! The class was called “Every Last Detail” Carrie is fabulous at what she does. We were able to get the first 2 frames done while there. So last night I thought I would work on it and was able to finish another frame! That is the bottom photo. I can not wait till it is all finished but it is time consuming. There are so many details to do. But I LOVE IT! I can’t wait for you all to see it!

Well I have my wonderful Grandson today. He is such a character! I just love taking care of him.

I hope you find the time to stamp today

Karen

August Promotion

2011-08-01T09:05:00.001-07:00

Hi Friends,

Stampin’ Up has a great promotion starting today. Buy three packages of Designer Series Paper, then get one free! This promotion will only last one month so now is the time to stock up on you favorites. The paper is fabulous and trust me when I say this you will want them all! I know I do. You can see the flyer Here

I hope you get some time to stamp today

Karen

Trying Something New With My Blog

2011-07-31T19:26:00.000-07:00

I downloaded a new program to help with configuring and setting up my blog post the way I want them, not the way it makes them so I thought I would give it a test tonight. These are more of the wonderful displays they had at Convention. These were the most amazing and intricate displays I saw.

I had a busy day with my family and then clean up from yesterday. My room is back to normal! I had so much fun yesterday. Thank you all again for coming.

Karen

New Catalog Open House

2011-07-31T08:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday was my New Catalog Open House. What a FANTASTIC day it was! Let me start off with thanking my Mom for making the sandwiches and helping in the morning with getting everything ready. Then I could not have gotten this together without my good friend Jessica. She is amazing. First let me tell you about the amazing goodies she made. Jessica made oatmeal raisin cookies then put each one in an envelope cut from the Sizix envelope die. Then she added a thank you on them. These were all cut from the new in color paper pack! Then she also made wonderful melt in your mouth brownies! Second, I am going backwards now. I e-mailed her while at convention. I asked her if she would help me with this event. She said she would. We got together and she had some fantastic ideas! She was there every step of the way. Even when I freaked out a little because of the amount of people who RSVP. What a great mentor, friend, she is. I could not have pulled this off without you. Thank you.

I had lots of door prizes and I know everyone is waiting to know who won. So here is the list:

1 Lynda M, 2 Joni, 3 Jill C, 4 Lynda M, 5 Carolyn, 6 Lynda M, 7 Lynda M, 8 Katie T, 9 De, 10 Katie, 11 Katie, 12 Jill C, 13 Donna, 14 Denice, 15 Lynda M, 16 Joni, 17 Louise, 18 Lynda M.

I will tell you Stampin' Up has truly blessed me with wonderful friendships. I want to thank you all for coming out and making my Open House such a huge success.

I hope you all get some time to stamp today.

Karen

More Convention Pictures

2011-07-29T05:54:00.000-07:00

I have just a few more pictures of Convention that I wanted to share with you. These are of some of the fabulous paper flowers they had on display!

I truly enjoyed all their displays! I can't even imagine how they will outdo themselves next year.

Well I am of to work...he he. I just love saying that! I have such an amazing job!

I am getting ready for tomorrow. I am having my New Catalog Open House. I still have so much to do but I will be ready. If your in the area and would like to attend. Here is the information.

I hope you find some time to stamp today

Karen

It's Fixed!

2011-07-28T06:12:00.000-07:00

I tell you all my husband is a wonderful man. He came home and fixed my computer! Darn! I wanted a new one:) Looks like I'll be using this old one for awhile now. That's ok, it still is a good one. I guess from what he said is one of the keys was bad. It was the number lock key. So he removed it! I can't use the numbers off to the side anymore but it works and that is all that matters.

I have a card for you today. I am LOVING the new In Colors! I can't even tell you which one is my favorite because I love them all!

This card uses the new stamp set we got at Convention! Raining Flowers. LOVE IT! The colors are Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and Daffodil Delight. What a great combination. I also used a new in color brad.

Well my Grandson will be here any minute so hope you all have a great day I know I will!

Hope you get some time to stamp today

Karen

Computer Problems

2011-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Doesn't it figure, the minute I start blogging again my computer decides to get sick. For some reason the keyboard has locked up and we can't get it working so I am using my husband's notebook which I don't like! It is just to small for me. I already have trouble seeing and the screen is so little! Oh well maybe I will get a new one out of it!?!

I have been working on the Open House I am having this Saturday. It is from 10:00 am till 4:00pm Please remember to RSVP 520-234-1298. I am really excited about sharing new products from the new catalog with all of you! I have lots of new classes for all of you to see and sign up for, lots of prizes, and fun make & takes.

Are you finding that your wish list is to long and you don't know where to start. I have a deal for you....Stampin' Up! is offering their stater kit for only $99.00! Can you believe it! It normally is $175.00. Plus when you sign up during this promotion you will receive a $40.00 gift! It is a beautiful keepsake box and all the product you need to decorate it with.So don't delay, now is the perfect time to sign up. E-mail me and I will help you with any questions you might have or with signing up. kabouchikas@msn.com

This is a picture of the Keepsake Box. But don't delay there is only 5 days left. Yes, that is right this offer ends July 31st.

Well I'm off to work:) I love my job! Wouldn't you like to be able to say that?

I hope you find some time to stamp today

Karen

Paper Flowers

2011-07-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

While at Convention almost all of the displays had wonderful paper flowers! (remember the theme was grow.) So when I got home I decided to try and make my own. So this is what I came up with. They were so easy and fun to make! Stampin' Up! is coming out with a new tool that will help to make these easier! It will be revealed September 1st. So make sure you check back to see what it is. Also if you would like to be on my mailing list so I can send you a mini (which our Holiday mini will be out the end of August and it is FABULOUS!) e-mail me at kabouchikas@msn.com and I will make sure you get one. I made these flowers using the Just Add Cake DSP. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the paper!

Hope you get some time to stamp today.

Karen

Convention Swaps / and a Wedding

2011-07-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

One of the best things we get to do at convention is swap cards with other demonstrators. I love this so we can have plenty of ideas with stamp sets we may not own. (which always make me want to buy more sets) This year I also did an organized swap. It was so much fun! Plus what is really neat is swapping with some of ladies whose blogs I follow! The swaps I received were absolutely amazing! All you demos out there really out did yourself this year! So as my daughter and I were going through them she fell in love with this card. This card was made by Pam McLean of Spruce Grove, AB. It truly is very elegant. So she decided to use this as her reception invite. Yes my youngest is getting married! But she wants a small family ceremony, so we won't be making wedding invitations.

So this is what she came up with for her card. She used Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, and More Mustard Card stock, The ink color is Cherry Cobbler and she used the Elegant Lines Embossing folder. Also as soon as it comes in we will be using the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding for the center ribbon, right now we have a piece of card stock there. This was just a proto-type so she could make sure it was what she wanted. I think it turned out really nice.

Well today I am off to shop. I don't have my grandson today so we have to get the shopping done because I will have him the rest of the week. He is truly a wonderful little boy. He is 5 months now and we have so much fun together! I am so blessed and honored that I get to babysit him.

Hope you all get some time to stamp

Karen

More Convention Pictures

2011-07-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here are some of the amazing displays that Stampin' Up! has for you to walk through and see all the fabulous products and ideas for them.

I truly enjoyed walking around and looking at everything. There really is so much to see! The people that work for Stampin' Up! in the home office must have so much fun putting these displays together!
Does this interest you? Would you like to become a demonstrator and go to convention next year and see it all in person? Then take advantage of this wonderful offer Stampin' Up! has going on right now till July 30th only. You can sign up to become a demonstrator for only $99.00 That is right! You will receive your stater kit a normal $175.00 for only $99.00.
Plus right now when you sign up Stampin' Up is adding a gift for you. So as soon as you receive your kit we can get toghether and make you project! I would love to have you on my team!

Contact me for more information at:

kabouchikas@msn.com

Have a wonderful stamping day
Karen

A New Start

2011-07-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Well I have not been posting, I know. I am off to a new start and I will try to keep up with my postings. I had a fun evening last night with an amazingly talented friend. she was very adamant about me working on my blog because of my goals this year. One of my goals that I want to share with you all this year is the incentive trip that Stampin' Up! does every year. In 2013, which is what I am working towards, Is Fiji! I know! Can you believe it. So that is my goal and I have a year to achieve it. I Know it can be done

I just got back from Convention. I had a blast! Stampin' Up! goes all out for us. They are truly an amazing company. It is my fifth year with the company, I was so excited to go because I got to walk across the main stage!

Here are some photos they are not the best but you can still see them.

This years theme was Grow. The Main stage decorations was fabulous!
I am having a new Idea Book and Catalog Open House This coming Saturday from 10 till 4 pm. This does not mean you have to stay the whole time. (I would love for you to if you have the time) but his is a drop by and see what is new, get a catalog, do a couple make-n-takes eat a few snakes, see a couple demonstrations and sign up for a few classes. See the attached flyer for more details.
I hope to see you all Saturday.
I will post more convention photos tomorrow
Have a great stamping day
Karen

20% Off Select Stampin' Up! Holiday Products

2010-10-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

20% Off Select Holiday Products

Choose your bundle or bundles and
Shop with me online at

http://karenbouchikas.stampinup.net

Happy Stamping Karen

Hello Everyone

2010-10-20T14:13:00.000-07:00

Aug. 6Th 1933 to Sept. 28Th 2010

It has been a long journey with my dad but he is at peace now. My father went to be with the lord on Sept. 28Th. I am so blessed that I was able to quit my job 5 yrs. ago and go through this journey with him and my mom. I was able to get to know my father as a friend, a man, and a person. He was so strong and courageous. I only hope I am half the person he was.
Karen

No Posting

2010-06-01T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I have not been posting in the past few months because of my father. About 9 weeks ago he caught a cold which was not good for him. It made him extremely week. Then towards the end of April he passed out and broke his right hip. He had some complications after surgery. About 2 and a half weeks ago they moved him from one of the wards to the palliative care unit where he is receiving physical therapy, occupational therapy and more. He probably has 2-3 weeks left here at the VA in Tucson. So far we are going on 7 weeks. Needless to say I have not been stamping at all. I have been getting certified with MDS (My Digital Studio) and been using that a lot! I am enjoying it very much when I have the time.

We are moving my parents to our property down in Huachuca City and my husband has been working very hard at getting everything done around their new home. I was able to go home last Sat. for the first time in 6 weeks to see the progress. It was a fast trip home and back just to see what was happening around there.(and to see my dogs!) This is a picture of their home. It is a lot further along then this right now but this was the only picture I could find at the moment.

So on to some Stamping business. The last chance list's are out. You can find them on my side bar. You can also veiw them on my Stampin' Up website http:http://karenbouchikas.stampinup.net

The supplies are selling fast so if there is something you want you can order online under my Stampin' Up website or e-mail me. I am ordering catalogs so if you want one let me know so I am sure I have enough for you in July.

You all take care

Karen

Wedding Page # 2

2010-03-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hi stamping and scraping friends,
today was a busy day working on my stamping room. I am always trying to get a little more organized. But I have really let my room go. Hopefully I will find the floor soon :)
I did do a little tweeking on my scrapbooking page yesterday. I do think I like having the punch behind the stamp that says mr and mrs. I also have posted the page that goes with it. I know you have heard me say it before but I truly love this program!
Happy Stamping,
Karen

Wedding Album

2010-03-23T16:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Stamping and Scrabooking friends,

Well I've been sick for the past couple weeks and have not had the energy to do very much. But it did give me the chance to work on my son and daughter in law's wedding album. I have enjoyed working with MDS (My Digital Studio) I am doing a 12x12.
I have noticed a few things I would like to change on the page and I will go back and play with it some more. I think I would like to put some hodgepodge hardware around the Mr and Mrs. I would like to see how that will look. But that is the wonderful part of this program, you can go back and change things until you are happy. So here is the page I completed, it is part of a two page spread. I will post the other page tomorrow.
Until then Happy Stamping
Karen

MDS CARD

2010-03-14T20:37:00.000-07:00

Hi stamping and scraping friends,

Sorry again that I didn't post this past week. It was kind of busy with my parents. My dad started his chemo and had kind of a rough time, then doctors apt. and so on.

I did get MDS (My Digital Studio) a week ago, and I have been playing with it. It is so much fun! I am so sorry I didn't get this sooner. So far I have made a couple scrapbooking pages, this card and a flyer.(for practice) This is something you do not have to go on-line for. You can sit when you have time, on a plane, riding in a car, when your at a show, and work on your projects. This is what I plan on doing while I sit with my dad when he gets chemo.

If anyone is interested in looking at the program, give me a call and we will set up a time for you to come see it. I can't tell you how much I enjoy it! So here is my card.

Happy stamping
Karen

It's Friday Again

2010-03-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

What a week! Is it over yet? I am getting ready to go to Casa Granda For a Jackpot. It is where some of our kids get together and show sheep, goats, swine and cattle. Our girl Corey shows sheep and goats. This is her last show and the awards night for the year. It will be a fun long weekend.

This card I made uses one fun stamp set and a wheel. The wheel is Very Vintage and the set is Hello Again. I also used one of my favorite tools, the Spritzer tool. If you have not used it yet you have to find time to come over and try it. It is so much fun!
On the flowers I used the Stampin' Up! Stamp and Write Markers I love using the markers so you can color with different colors all at once. I also used the Chit Chat rub-ons. It has so many sayings for you to use.
I used Always Artichoke, Kraft and Naturals White cardstock. I used Chocolate chip ink for the wheel. I also used Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip makers. I tore the paper for texture and added some Linen Thread.
Keep Stamping
Karen

Busy Week

2010-03-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

I have a quick post today. I made a Fancy Favor Box out of the Sweet Pea DSP. I can not tell you how easy this was. It took a total of 10 min.! Who would not like to recieve a gift in this Box! I just love this paper and I was able to do limited stamping which made it go together so fast. I used the new Medium Jewlery Tag Punch and the Tiny Tags Stamps. I look forward to doing projects that I can use this stamp set on.
Until tomorrow
Keep Stampin
Karen

Welcome Neighbor

2010-03-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Stamping Friends!

I do like this stamp set! Good Neighbor. It is Free with a $50.00 order for 1 month more. Then it goes away forever :(
Same with the paper, Welcome Neighbor. So if you are thinking you would like this set, don't wait, get you order to me right away! I sure would hate for you to miss it. I have this set in clear mount and I have to say I really enjoy using them. They make stamping easier by being able to see where you are putting the stamp. I barley did any stamping on this card because this paper is so amazing. I really did not want to cover any of it up. So I just put a small image on it.
I know in the picture it looks very light but in person you can really see it. Also I am so sorry, I forgot to turn off the date on my camera. I tried to crop it out but there was not enough room. So, hopefully i will remember to turn it off!

Here is the recipe:
Stamp Sets: Good Neighbors, Warm Words
Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
DSP: Welcome Neighbor
Ribbon:Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Punches: 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, scallop circle punch

Well until tomorrow, Happy Stamping
Karen

Starting the week off with a color challenge

2010-03-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was a little busy but it was well worth it. This week is busy so I needed to prepare for it. My father who I have spoke about in the past, well his cancer has returned yet again. So today he has an appoiment with his neurologist to see how he is doing on his seizure med. Then I am off to Phoenix for two days. I am a volunteer for the next National 4-H Agents Conference. (It will be held this year in Phoenix.) So we are doing a walk through, to see how things will work. Then Tuesday night I am back home for a day, then back to Tucson for my dad's first chemo treatment for this round. Then on Friday my husband will pick me up and we are off to Casa Grand for the final SAILA show for our girl Corey. We are sad about that because now all of our kids have aged out of 4-H. Then we will see what the following week has to bring for us in appointments for my dad.

Here is my card for today. I used a color challenge for this card. It was fun to do. The color challenge is color challenge #2 from Stamping With Juanita The colors are Almost Amathyst, Barley Banana, Pale Plum. So with those colors I just had to do a Easter card. This time though I used a fun technique. It is called Stained Mosaic. The technique can be found here . It was so much fun! I just love this stamp set as well.
Here is the recipe,
Stamps: A Good Egg
Card stock: Almost Amethyst, Barley Banana, Pale Plum and Whispher White(for the eggs)
Inks: Whisper white, Almost Amethist
Markers: Pale Plum, Barley Banana
Punches:Large Oval, Scallop Oval
Misc: Dazzling Diamonds, White Embossing Powder, Crystal Effects

Untill tomorrow, Happy Stamping
Karen

It's Friday!

2010-02-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends,

Today I am making a short post. This is another Easter card. I did CASE this one. I recieved a swap at Regionals that I love. (I wish it would have had her name on it so I could give her credit.) It was for Valentines Day though. So I changed it up to make it for Easter. One of the stamps set used can be yours for free with a $50.00 purchase. It is the Vintage Lables set. This is a neat set and it corodinates with a lot of our punches. I also used the Well Scripted stamp set. I also used the die cut flowers out of the Eggcellent Eggs Kit.

Hope you have gotten some good ideals this past week
Happy Stamping
Karen

Vintage Vouge

2010-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I can't tell you how much I love this stamp set. Vintage Vouge. I actually recieved it for free by attending a Regional Seminar last January. At the end of the post I will tell you how to recieve your favorite stamp set.

This card is made out of Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla and Apricot Appeal card stock. I also used Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP. The Buttons are out of the Fresh Favorites 1. I also used the wheel that cordinates with the Vintage Vouge stamp set. It is called Very Vintage.
Ok I told you I would let you know how to recieve your favorite stamp set for free well here we go.
Right now is one of the best times to join Stampin' Up! Our Starter Kit is on sale. It is 15% off the normal price, That is the Standard Starter kit will be $169.00 and the Digital & Stater Kit is $157.00. Plus you also get to chose your favorite stamp set to go along with your kit. Valued up to $47.95! This will only last until the end of March.
Until tomorrow
Happy Stamping!
Karen

Another Easter Card

2010-02-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

This was a fun card. I used a technice called paper piecing. That is when you stamp on paper and then cut it out and add it to a stamped image such as the egg shell on the chick. Of coarse you know I used the paper from the DSP Sweet Pea (just love it!) The grass border is from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit. The buttons are out of the Sherbert Designer Buttons. Then I used the Scallop Oval Punch for the sentiment and the Scallop from the Movers and Shapers Die. For the sentiment I used the Well Scripted stamp set. The colors of cardstock are Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink and Whisper White. The stamp set used was out of the main catalog, it is A Good Egg.

An Easter Card

2010-02-23T10:08:00.000-08:00

Hello Stamping Friends,

Don't you just love the Sweet Pea DSP and matching Sweet Pea Stitched Felt? I sure do! Again working on my hoarding issues. I just want to keep these items forever.

For this card I used Rose Red, Old Olive and Whisper White card stock. Sweet Pea DSP.

I cut the Whisper White with the Top Note die, then I used the small dots Textured Plate. I also cut the DSP with the Top Note die. I then cut the leaves out of the Leaf embosslit. I added the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt with glue dots and then stamped the sentiment with the Well Scripted stamp set. Punched it out with the Scallop Oval Punch then used the Scallop Oval in the Big Shot Movers and Shapers die. Layered them and adhered them. Isn't it wonderful how the oval is just a little bigger so they layer! I love how Stampin' Up! does that.

Thanks for stoping by,

Happy Stamping

Karen

Outside of the Box

2010-02-22T11:15:00.000-08:00

Hi stampin' Friends,

I am trying something new, colors I would not ordinarily put together or colors that are hard for me to use! I was unsure about this combo but in the end I am happy with it. I used Taken with Teal, Pumkin Pie and the new DSP Sweet Pea. The stamp set I used was Garden Whimsy. For the butterflies I used the Dsp and the new Stampin' Up! embosslits die Beautiful Wings.

I tell you the products just keep getting better and better!

Until Tomorrow Happy Stamping

Karen

Hello My Blogging Friends

2010-02-22T11:03:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, it has been way to long......but I am back and have some fun cards to post and some new ways of doing things.
Can you believe Sale-A-Bration this year! The products that they are offering are amazing! The punch is wonderful to use, the paper that matches the stamp set Good Neighbors. Well this company never ceases to amaze me.

I wanted to start of with a sketch Challenge. So I decided to use the Mojo Monday challenge, it is always a good one. Here is the sketch; First I had to decide what colors to use. I went with Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, and the Designer Series Paper is Cottage Wall. Oh how I love this paper! (I don't want to use it I just want to hoard it!)

Then I had to decide on the stamp set. I choose a level two, Wings of Friendship.

I used markers to color the stamp. Also a dauber for the flowers.

I then stamped the flowers on the Orchid Opulence paper so I could cut them out and layer them on top of the other flowers for dimension. I also used a brad from the Vintage Brads in the center of the flower. Adhered them with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Then I used the Mat Pack and Paper Piercer to mark where the side brads would go.

Next was deciding on the ribbon. I decided on Rich Razzleberry and White Grosgrain.

I then decided that it needed a sentiment. I used the Hello from Tiny Tags and one of our fabulous new punches that coordinates with the Tiny Tags stamps, it is called the Medium Jewelry Tag. I am also using our new Clear Mount Stamps, I have to say they are wonderful to use!Finally this is the finished card.
Be sure to check back here tomorrow for another card.

Until then Happy Stamping

Karen

Deal of the Week

2009-10-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Don't forget you only have until tomorrow at I believe 12:00 noon to order the Deal Of The Week. Don't miss it!!!!!!! These pirces are amazing!

Item Description Special Price
115961 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $25.99
114515 Flower Burst Embosslits die $5.99
116760 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die $25.49

Gone For Too.........Long! Sorry.

2009-10-18T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Well it is time I get back to my blog. I am trying to learn how to balance everything with this business and it is a struggle. I think though with a lot of work I will get there.
I wanted to show you a card using something that goes through your big shot with no problem. It also adds a nice texture to your stamped project. It is supper thin cork. I picked it up in a hobby store. I truly love the colors with this.
I used the Halloween Hoot stamp set, and the Cast a Spell DSP. The card stock color is Elegant Eggplant. I have to say it was fun stamping on another texture.

Happy Stamping
Karen

2009-09-29T17:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Stamping Friends,
It has been to long. But I am back and ready to get busy with this blog again! First off let me tell you Stampin' Up has added a Clearance rack to the Demonstrator Web Site. All you have to do is go to my web site, click on the shop now button, and then on the left side click on clearance rack. Items will remain until they are sold out and then they will be removed. Stampin' Up will be adding items often so check back from time to time to see if some of your old favorites are there.
Well I will be back soon and you all have fun Stamping
Karen

I am Soooooooo...... Happy!

2009-07-12T16:12:00.000-07:00

Yeah! My blog is working again! What happened was when I added the Stampin' Up! YouTube video channel it messed up my blog so I had to take that off until I figure out how to add it with out any issues like that.

My Dad is doing as well as can be expected. He is under going radiation at this time so I still am away a lot but was home for this weekend and decided to work hard on my blog for awhile.

I did a K.I.S.S. today! However I left both my cameras in Tucson at my parents house....go figure. So the picture isn't the best but it has to work.

This card is just whisper white

The colors are Melon Mambo and Rich రాజ్జ్లేబెర్రి

The stamp set is Wow Flowers

I also used the Word Window Punch and the New Modern Label పంచ్

Again I am sorry about the quality of the photo

K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Sunday

2009-05-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Well my Dad is out of the hospital but will be returning on Monday for surgery. I came home to be with my family this weekend. I had this card ready for last Sunday but did not get a chance to post it. It is a very simple card to make.

I want to remind you that today is the last day for the buy 3 paper packs, get one free!! So if you want to place an order you can click on the leaf button it will take you to my Stampin' Up! website and then you can order on line.

You all take care and I will be back when I can.

My Dad

2009-05-24T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
I am going to be away from my blog for awhile. I love blogging so much. I never thought it would be so much fun. But I love my family more. Right now my father is really ill. He has Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He has been fighting it for two years now. Well it is back and in his brain. So I am going to be with him. You all have fun stamping out there, and I will come back when I can.

Stampin' Up! on YouTube

2009-05-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that Stampin' Up has a YouTube channel! Now you can visit YouTube and watch informative videos using Stampin' Up! products done by the experts. The website is:
www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo.

If you don't want to go to You Tube, I have put the channel at the bottom of my blog! It will remain there forever and it will update as new videos become available. I have been able to view these videos and they are fabulous! You will enjoy them. So take some time grab a cup of coffee (or a soda) sit back and enjoy!

Snakes!

2009-05-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying your week. This has been a good week up until today. I live in an area that has snakes. This is the 4th snake in two weeks. I HATE THEM! I don't care if they are good snakes or not! I HATE THEM!

I went to let my dogs out around 12:00 and herd what sounded like water running out in by the lambs. Well next to the lambs we have another pen for our border collie. She was going crazy, barking. So I ran out there and sure enough it was a rattle snake! (My crazy husband has been trying to catch one this year to snake break the dogs.) First I let Diamond out of the pen, then I called a friend to come get it because my husband is away at school. He did manage to get the snake in a bucket. YEAH!(really being sarcastic!)

I did take pictures though which is unusual for me. I only take picture of them when they are dead! But this one I followed so they could catch it. I must be losing my mind!

The snake did inspire me to make a card(Go Figure!) out of a faux snake skin technique I learned awhile ago. It is not difficult and very interesting to touch and look at. These pictures do not do the card justice. It looks so much more real in person.

I will be starting a Technique class in June. I have already talked about it with some of my customers.

Here is the date: June 27th

Time: 1:00 - 3:00

Cost: $10.00

Remember if this is not good for you and really are interested in the class e-mail me or give me a call and we can always set something else up. I think in honor of the snake this will be one of the first techniques we will learn! It will be so much fun.

Mojo Monday Sketch, Week # 87

2009-05-18T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

It is Mojo Monday. This is such a great sketch! I have already made 2 cards using it and next I am on to a scrapbooking page! I will post the 2nd card later. But first I wanted to post this one. I was able to use one of my absolutely favorite stamp sets and paper. If you look close enough you can see I also did a shadow technique.

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Great Friend

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Apricot Appeal Textured cardstock

DSP: Good Morning Sunshine

Ink: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze

Accessories: White Grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot, Circles #2 die 11/4" Square Punch, 13/8" Square Punch

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Sunday)

2009-05-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone out there had a wonderful weekend. I did. Saturday night my daughter and I went and watched a movie in the park. Our wonderful city in the summer has movies in the park! It is so much fun to get together with your friends and enjoy a wonderful evening. It isn't even so much about the movie, there is just something about being with good friends and running into people you haven't seen in awhile and catching up with them. Then you get to enjoy a free movie! Last night they showed Goonies.

I want to try something new. I want to try to post a simple card every Sunday with little to no layers, not many embellishments, and something that is good for beginners to the more experienced stampers.

For this card:
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Ridinghood Red
Ink: Regal Rose, Ridinghood Red
Stamps: Garden Whimsy
Acsessories: Regal Rose Ribbon, Eyelet Punch

Tomorrow is Mojo Monday so don't forget to check back for another sketch challenge!

It's Friday!

2009-05-15T15:04:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

I hope you all have had a great week. I know I am so glad it is Friday and for once we don't have a busy weekend away from home! I am excited about(yes I know I am strange) doing some yard work!

I have been busy working on wedding invatations. As soon as the bride chooses the one she wants I will post it. But right now they are a work in progress.

I have also been working on some "Thank You Cards" as well.
This card was fun to do. I absolutely love the "Sweet Slumber" DSP.

Here is how I made this card:

1. The base of the card is a single piece of card stock cut at 51/2" x 41/4"

2. Cut a piece of DSP 2" x 51/2", A piece of matching card stock at 11/2" x 51/2" and scallop the edge, cut a piece of coordinating ribbon about 61/4".

Put those pieces together and tape the piece of DSP around the edges with the red sticky tape. Adhere to the 51/2" x 41/4" piece at the bottom, making sure to leave top open to form a pocket.

3. Cut a coordinating piece of card stock to fit the top note die with the Big Shot. Cut it in half. Then cut another coordinating piece of cardstock at 31/4" x 4". Decorate as you please. ( I used Whisper White craft ink, and the dots are from a retired stamp set "Three for You")

On the Top Note I stamped the saying with the "Define Your Life" (gratitude) stamp. Adhere those together to make a card to slide in the pocket.

4. I used the "Petal Pizazz" set for the flowers. I used a circle fire brad as the center. I used a "Stampin' Dimensional" under it.

The ink colors I used were: Baja Blue, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, and (Whisper White craft ink) and Black

Cardstock colors: Riding Hood Red, Baja Blue, So Saffron

DSP: Sweet Slumber.

Ribbon: Baja Breeze, stripped grosgrain ribbon

Accessories: Circle Fire Brads, and Clip Assortment, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Spiral Punch, Stampin' Dimensional, Red Sticky Tape

Mojo Monday, sketch # 86

2009-05-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I sure hope all you Moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day. I sure did! I love spending time with my Mom and my Mother-in-Law. They both mean so very much to me.

Well it is Mojo Monday, I had fun with this sketch and this will not be my only card. This sketch is an easy, fun sketch for all to try. I absolutly love these colors!

Here is the recipe:

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose

DSP: Bella Rose

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose

Accsessories: Olive Eyelets, White Taffeta Ribbon, Tag Punch, both, crop-a-dile, scallop border punch

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks

Scrapbook Page

2009-05-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Well I have another scrabooking page for you. I am working on getting some of my Christmas pictures done. Not on Christmas paper though, and just plain not Christmas like at all! I am just trying something new with these. I am making an album of my favorite pictures through the years.

I used another fun DSP called Good Morning Sunshine. It can be yours for FREE! Stampin' Up! is having an awesome deal this month. Buy 3 packs of DSP and get one FREE! It is a great time to stock up especially because we only have 2 months left of this catalog. July 1st the new catalog will be out. Call me for details, or e-mail me.

For this page I used:

cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Whisper white, Summer Sun

Dsp: Good Morning Sunshine

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Accsesories: Big Shot, Flowers Decorative Strip, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Two Scrapbooking Pages

2009-05-05T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Today I am feeling a little better. Thank goodness! I thought since it is National Scrapbooking month I would show a couple scrap booking pages. Scrapbooking is such a wonderful way to preserve your memories.

The first page I did, used the circle cutter. It sure is hard coming up with a manly page! I sure love using flowers and ribbons. But I think I did OK. I truly love all the circles. I used the DSP Sweet Slumber. Also I used a gray corduroy button.

The next page I made a few weeks ago. I love the Petal Pizzaz stamp set. I had fun using my big shot with the Swirls Scribbles sizzlit. The DSP I used in this one was Raspberry Tart.

The last two years sure have been a struggle for my parents. But praise the lord things are getting better. But it sure has brought me a lot closer to them. I have grown to know them in a way I never thought I could. You will probably see a lot of scrapbooking pages in the future featuring them.

Mojo Monday contest, week #85

2009-05-04T14:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I am feeling a little under the weather today. My oldest has strep and this morning I woke up with a sore throat and a little achy! Oh well just like her we will get over it so we just move along. (It sure does slow you down though.)

I don't know If I have told you the age of my kids, they are 26, 21, and 19. They still all live at home which I love having them here. I can't imagine what life would be with out them here. My 21 year old son is getting married in August! I am so excited! So in the future expect wedding invitations here. I will start playing with different styles soon.

Well It is Mojo Monday. The ladies over at http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/ come up with a different sketch every Monday. This week they are also doing a contest. They have some awesome prizes as well. You too can play along! They details are on their blog.

I had a lot of fun putting this card together using this sketch. The minute I saw the sketch I new exactly what paper I was going to use. I used a wonderful, and beautiful DSP. It is called Bella Bleu. It is on Page 161, of the Idea Book and Catalog. I have a lot of it because I used it to make my son's engagement announcements with it. I hope you enjoy the card.

Need a Pick Up?

2009-05-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I am so excited about the DSP(designer series paper) Promotion this month from Stampin' Up! So I am going to try to post cards and projects using them all this month. This card features Bella Rose DSP. This is one of my favorites! I use it a lot. In fact I have had two packs and this is the end of the scraps!( I guess with the promotion I will need to get a couple more)

Here is the recipe:

Stamp sets; Loads of Love, Loads of Love accessories, and Together Forever.

Paper; DSP Bella Rose.

Cardstock; riding hood red, pink pirouette, and whisper white.

Ink; riding hood red, summer sun, basic grey, choc. chip kiwi kiss, and close to cocoa.

Accessories; circle fire brads, antique brass jumbo eyelets, white grosgrain ribbon, crop-a-dile.

It is National Scrapbooking Month: Picture the Possibilities

2009-05-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love the Designer Series Paper that Stampin' Up! carries, and this month you can receive one package of paper for FREE! I am so excited about this promotion this month.

This is the deal: Buy 3 packages of any Designer Series Paper and get one Free! You can mix and match, this promotion also includes the 12" x 12" textured paper, and all the 12" x 12" specialty paper. Wow! This is great and I am going to stock up.

Next, Stampin' Up! is introducing a new stamp set! It will be in the new catalog, which will not be released until July. It is called "Jumble Alphabet" and is being offered at a 20% discount which makes it $35.16! What a deal!

The last and best part of this Promotion is you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $75.00! With that $75.00 you will get a Srapbooking starter kit. For more information give me a call. I would love to have you on my team!

1-520-234-1298

New Blog!

2009-04-30T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hi and Welcome. I am so excited to have started a blog. I have wanted to for so long but have been really nervous about it. I have looked at so many and you all are so great out there in blog land. I only hope that mine will be half as good.
I am a Stampin' Up demo. and have been for over three years now. I love it! I work for the greatest company!
I recently had the opportunity to go to the Albuquerque Regional with my up line Shannon Bradly and a Stampin' Up friend from Tucson, Sherry Lee. We had a great time! I learned so much. You demonstraitors are amazing in what you come up with. My up line and I are going to convention for our first time and we both are so excited! I am counting down the days.
For my very first post I wanted to share a card I recently did. I can not stop using this set. Cheep Talk. It is my favorite.
Recipe:

card stock: elegant eggplant, always artichoke, and whisper white.

ink: elegant eggplant

accessories: white, elegant eggplant, and always artichoke grosgrain ribbon, chocolate chip, and always artichoke stampin' write markers, I also use the big shot and the scallop oval frame.