Outside of the Box

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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)

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!

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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!

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