Welcome Christmas

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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