Summer Stamp Camp!

 

 

I am so excited to announce this first multi-demonstrator event! We will be making some great projects, so don't miss out, reserve your spot today! I must have RSVP's and payment by May 17th. I can't wait to see you there!

Color Refresh

I am so excited to announce that Stampin Up! is refreshing their color families! Take a look and see what's coming. 

 

 

 Stampin Up! has even made a video for us to see the new color families. Click here to see it!
I'm coming back......!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sale

Hello Every One!

I am so excited to tell you all that Stampin' Up! is having a one day only sale! On Monday October 29th, from 12:00 am to 11:50 pm Stampin' Up! is putting all their stamps and stamp sets on sale at a 15% discount! (This will not include bundles and MDS brush sets) This is the first  time in the seven years I have been a demonstrator that I have seen them do this.
This is a great time to get the stamps you have been really wanting or it would be great to even do a little Christmas shopping!
You can order them through me personally, or you can go to my demonstrator web-site and order.
Have a great time shopping!
Karen

I am going to give this another try!

Hello to all my wonderful friends out there. I am going to give blogging another try. I want to see if I can make this work this new Stampin’ Up! year.

I want to thank everyone so much for all your support this past Stampin’ Up! year. I earned the trip to Hilton Head South Carolina! I feel so blessed to have all of you in my life and supporting me and my business. My Husband and I will go in late September. I can not wait!

About a month ago I went to convention. I had a really good time. I learn so much there and get so invigorated to start working again. I went with Nendy Kerr and Shannon Bradley. I met so many wonderful demos. this year, a few I met will be going to Hilton Head also so I can’t wait to see them again! I was honored to go with a friend who is Mormon. She took us on a few tours. One of the best parts was being able to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearse.

I would encourage any of you who are on the fence about becoming a demonstrator that this is the year to join! Maybe even the month! I love what I do! You will too. Stampin’ Up! has a wonderful offer this month for anyone who joins this month. You will receive this wonderful kit to put together. It is a $60.00 value! Joining Stampin’ Up! has never been easier! Plus the starter kit is now $99.00! It is a $125.00 value! Let me know if you have any question, I would love to answer them.

I still watch my grandson 4 days a week. I love it and would not change a thing. I love watching him grow. Since I last posted I also had another grandson. He is 5 months old. I love watching him grow as well. They are both so very special!

I will be updating my class pages so make sure you check them out. I look forward to seeing all of you at my Christmas In August Spectacular! It is going to be so much Fun! I will have 4 make-n-takes, lots of samples to look at, new products to see, and a prize wheel to spin with a $50.00 order! This will be the 25th of August @ 9:30 am. So far it will be at my house but will let everyone know if I change the place.

Thank you all!

Karen

Sprinkled Expressions

Hello Stamping Friends.

This is going to be a really shot post today.

I have been stamping up a storm! I have lots of new cards to share with you all over the next few weeks.

 This card was so fun and easy to do. I am not sure if you can see it but the flower has Dazzling Diamonds all over it. Instead of using glue all over it I used the Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive sheets. They are really a great value, you get 12, 12x12 sheet for 14.95. Believe me they will last you a long, long time. I used the new Sprinkled Expression stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration mini. I just love this saying You Make My Whole Face Smile! It is such a great sentiment.
One of my favorite things to do is to be able to stamp and then punch what I have stamped. It truly makes your card making go so much faster! So here is everything I used for this card.

Card stock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip
DSP: Everyday Enchantment
Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expressions, Mixed Bunch
Punches: Blossom, Blossom Builder, Large Oval. Decorative Label
Ribbon: Pool Party

Monday night is the new Basic Card Class. This month we will be making 4 different Birthday cards.
The cost for this class is $15.00 or FREE with a $20.00 order. Please RSVP so I can have your kits ready.

I hope I have inspired you all to stamp today
Karen 

Happy Birthday Weston

Wow! I can't believe my grandson is now 1 year old! He had such a nice Birthday party Saturday. My daughter-in-law really outdid herself!

This is a card we did for a Private Card Class I did a couple weeks ago.

 What is a Private Card Class? It is like the home workshop but you make more cards. I have two options right now. 1st option is make 4 cards of 2 designs total of 4. Cost $15.00 or free with a min. $20.00 order. 2nd option is make 8 cards of 2 designs total 8. Cost is $20.00 or free with a min. $25.00 order.

Hostess must have a min. of 6 guest and will receive hostess benefits. If hostess has 10 guest or $100.00 in outside orders you will receive your class for free. With $200.00 in outside orders or two bookings Hostess will receive hostess benefits plus a stamp set of you choice valued at $17.95.

E-mail or call if you have any questions.

I used a fun stamp set I got for free at convention it is called Easy Events.

Also a quick reminder we are well into Sale-A-Bration! I just love this time of year. So many free products!

Last thing I want to leave you with, this is my baby, she is due in a couple weeks! I know she can't wait and to tell you the truth neither can I!

Well it is late. I am off to bed.

Good night

Karen

What a Weekend!

                                         

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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