Ladybug Stamper

MIA

2011-04-16T10:12:00.002-04:00

Yes, I know I have been MIA for a long time. Unfortunately, I had to have hand surgery right before Christmas, and have been in a splint ever since. This had greatly impacted my stamping. Hopefully, soon I can get back to stamping!

Christmas Card Stamp a Stack Event

2010-11-07T07:03:00.007-05:00

Don’t have enough Designer Paper? No Problem.
This class will solve that for you.
These six cards are all created using a One Sheet
Wonder technique. Stamp these
beautiful snowflake images as your Designer Paper,
add the co-ordinating matchbook
and you have an amazing gift set!

Date: Saturday, November 20
Time: 9 am
Cost: $9 for a set of 6 cards.  Add the matchbook for $3
(you provide SNAIL Adhesive)
Location: Krista's house

Please email me to sign up for this class:
khwolf@comcast.net with the amount of card sets
and matchbooks you want to make by Nov. 12.


Supplies(Provided by me!)
• Stamps:  Serene Snowflakes, Four the Holidays
• Ink: Not Quite Navy and Sahara Sand Classic inks,
  Frost White Shimmer paint
• Paper: Kraft CS, Not Quite Navy CS, Very Vanilla CS,
  Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes
• Accessories: Sticky Strip,Paper Snips, paper-piercing tool,
  mat pack,Scallop Edge punch,  Jumbo Snowflake punch,
  bone folder, Stampin’ Scrub and Mist,paper trimmer and
  Scoring blade, pencil,Stamping Sponges, Sponge Daubers,grid paper,
  paint palette, paint brush, RSVP pen, Crop-A-Dile

Christmas Card Stamp a Stack Event

2010-10-18T06:57:00.003-04:00

I'm currently planning my Christmas card making event. More details to follow, but I wanted to give you a sneak peak! This class will be held Saturday, November 20 beginning at 9 am! Stay tuned for registration info.

Stamping mental block solved!

2010-08-19T09:23:00.002-04:00

Sorry it's been so long since I posted, but I developed a serious stampin' mental block. I was stuck trying to make a project work, and no matter what I tried, I just didn't make anything I liked! I was very frustrated. So, finally I decided to move on. I have a few months to craft show season, so I went back to my oldie but a goodie items. That solved my block! I have lots more projects in the works, so stay tuned more more items.

Hair clips and bows

2010-07-17T17:25:00.002-04:00

I recently started making hair clips and bows trying to use up my extra ribbon. I don't think it's possible because somehow I keep buying more ribbon. But, it's a start. Here are a few examples of what I'm working on.

Decor Elements

2010-07-17T17:08:00.003-04:00

I recently painted my daughters room. I purchased the retired Flitting By Decor Elements for her room. Here is the start of the process. I cut out each image and matched up the patterns. This is a 2 step decor elements.

I then taped them to the walls using painters tape to position where I wanted them.

Here's an image of a completed 2 step image. First, I did the white butter fly, then added the rose red flowers. Cute!!

Here's one wall. Click image for bigger picture.

Another wall and more butterflys.

This was a fun process! She is 7 and was able to help. Great mother/daughter time for sure.

Baby cards

2010-04-20T08:21:00.004-04:00

Here are some cards I made for my twins 1st grade teacher. I thought they turned out cute! I used the set Fox and Friends from the Occasions mini as well as Thank you kindly. The paper was from Pawsitively prints collection.

Long time

2010-01-12T09:22:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything. I had surgery on my right hand in November and that seriously interferred with my stamping! Well, basically, it made every day life more difficult. I'm still in a splint for another few weeks, but I am able to do some amount of stamping. I will be posting pictures again soon, I promise.

Holiday Card Workshop

2009-10-09T12:30:00.005-04:00

It's finally here! Join me for my annual Holiday Card workshop! Come make the cards show below. You will make 1 of each of the 4 designs for only $5! (envelopes not included)

Date: Saturday November 14 (email for Monday morning option)
Time: 9 am
Cost: $5 for a set of 4 cards
Location: Krista's House

Please email me to sign up for this class: khwolf@comcast.net

Supplies we'll be using (all provided by me!!)
Stamps: Tree Trimmings, Scenic Season, A Cardinal Christmas,Serene Snowflakes, Four the Holidays
Inks: Real Red, Soft Suede, and Sahara Sand Classic inks
Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty DP; Whisper White CS, Soft Suede CS, Real Red CS
Accessories: Gold Brads,Dazzling Diamonds glitter, 2-way glue pen, Paper Snips, paper-piercing tool ,mat pack, Scallop Edge punch, 1/16" handheld circle punch, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, blender pens, Stampin’ Scrub and Mist, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SNAIL adhesive!!

Create a wonderful Gift

2009-07-14T08:02:00.008-04:00

Here is a cute project to create for a wonderful gift. This includes a box and a set of 8 cards (2 designs, 4 each).

You can easily change the DS paper to make a completely different looking set of cards! I used Tea Party DS Paper and the Matchbox messages stamp set for this sample.

If you would like a PDF file with instructions for this, please email me!

Long time

2009-07-07T08:18:00.001-04:00

Well, it's been a long time since I've posted. Who would think life would get so busy. I've been stampin' away, but usually forget to take pictures of what I'm making. With craft show season 3 months away (YIKES) I'm a stampin' fool! I promise to try to be better at posting pictures of what I'm making. I do have some cute new items in mind for the shows.

Birthday Stamp a Stack Class!

2009-02-23T14:32:00.005-05:00

Here are the cards that will be available to make at my upcoming Birthday Stamp A Stack.
It will be held Thursday, March 19 at my house. You can register by emailing me at khwolf@comcast.net Please indicate how many of each card you want to make. Cards are $1 each (no envelope). Card numbers are on each picture.

Stamp club this Sunday

2009-01-19T07:24:00.004-05:00

To all my stamp club members, just a reminder that Stamp Club will meet at my house this Sunday from 2-4 pm. We will be enjoying the new catalog! Here's a sneak peak of the projects we'll be making. As always, if you can't attend, please have orders to me by Sunday. If you would like to bring a guest, please let me know that as well.

See you Sunday!

Valentine's Day Bundle

2009-01-03T16:40:00.005-05:00

Get ready for Valentine's Day with the exclusive Love You Much Bundle (item 115405).

Here are the bundle details:
Dates: December 23, 2008 - January 31, 2009

The Love You Much Bundle includes the following:

Love You Much stamp set $25.95
Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla) $9.95
Heart To Heart punch $15.95

Bundle Retail Value $51.85

Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405) $41.48

To order this bundle, visit my website at http://kristawolf.stampinup.net

Christmas Stamp a Stack event

2008-11-03T20:08:00.005-05:00

Here are the cards for my Christmas Stamp a stack event. Please remember to RSVP by Nov. 13 to khwolf@comcast.net. Card numbers are included on the picture so you know which ones to choose. Cost is $1 for each card (no envelopes). Edited to add card design #5

September Stamp Club samples

2008-10-23T09:18:00.005-04:00

Here are the cards we made at our September Stamp Club. The first card was done using Baby wipes and re-inkers. The last 2 were brayering techniques.

Spooky Rub ons now available

2008-10-17T13:44:00.006-04:00

Upsy Daisy Card class

2008-08-29T15:11:00.003-04:00

If you’re looking for quick and easy cards to make that have a real “wow” factor, then this class is perfect for you! You’ll use the Upsy Daisy stamp set and Urban Garden designer paper to create these four stunning cards and a sleek little box to hold them in.

Date: Thursday September 25

Time: 9am- 12pm (or when you finish)

Cost: $15

Location: Krista's house (email for directions)

Please email me to sign up for this class: khwolf@comcast.net

Supply List

• Stamps: Upsy Daisy

• Inks: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss Classic inks

• Paper: Urban Garden DP, Whisper White CS, Not Quite Navy CS, Medium Whisper White envelopes

• Accessories:, Snail adhesive, sticky strip, 2-way glue pen, Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Scallop Edge punch, ticket corner punch, 1/16” handheld punch, ¾” circle punch, 1” circle punch, paper snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig (optional), Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist, Paper Trimmer & Scoring Blade, bone folder, silver brads

*Please note, the supply list is what we will be using. You are only asked to bring a paper trimer with scoring blade, bone folder and paper scissors if you have them.

More Monograms

2008-08-26T09:34:00.005-04:00

I've been playing around with my Just Rite Stamper again! This is so easy to use to make great monogramed items. This is a cute little "purse" I've made before, but added the "From the Desk of" monogram. I used the Large Round Monogramed stamper and added "From the Desk Of" That set also has From the Kitchen of and From the Library of. I used circle punches and my nestabilites scallop dies as well. The Backround was embossed with my Cuttlebug.

August Stamp Club Projects

2008-08-20T14:39:00.004-04:00

Here are the projects we made for our August Stamp Club! This is a note card made using the Fresh Cuts note cards and the Fresh cuts stamp set.

These are cute little box/bags. We used the new Bella Rose designer series paper and the new scallop edge punch. How fun!

Just Right Monogramed Stamper

2008-08-20T14:29:00.004-04:00

I'm in love with my Just Right Monogram stamper! Here are some cards I made using the retired Groovy Guava Designer series paper and my nestabilities scallop dies! I used the Curlz Font for these cards. I also used Stampin' Up!'s white taffeta ribbon and some circle punches.

Decor Elements Frame Project

2008-07-01T07:01:00.004-04:00

This is the featured project on Stampin' Up!'s website this month using the new Decor Elements!

Stamps
Simple Serif Alphabet & Numbers stamp set

Paper
Kraft card stock
Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper

Ink
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Kraft taffeta ribbon
Black hemp twine
Black brads
Silhouettes Décor Elements
Old Olive Flower Fusion
On Board Timeless Type
Pretties Kit
Stampin' Dimensionals
1/16" Hole punch
Sanding block
8-1/2" x 11" frame

Instructions

Apply Silhouettes Décor Elements to frame glass, then lay glass in frame.
Lay Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper into frame behind glass.
Tie Kraft taffeta ribbon around edge of frame, and close back of frame.
Lay On Board Timeless Type letters H, O, M, and E face down on Kraft card stock, trace outline, and cut out. Adhere paper to letters, and sand edges using sanding block.
Stamp "Est. 08" in Basic Black ink on Kraft card stock.
Cut out and punch hole in end using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread Black hemp twine through hole and tie to On Board letter H.
Adhere medium white halfback pearl from Pretties Kit to center of Flower Fusion flower.
Adhere flower to On Board letter O.
Punch two holes in On Board letter E using 1/16" Circle punch. Insert Black brads.
Adhere letters to glass using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Richard Petty Driving experience

2008-06-27T12:07:00.002-04:00

Sorry, this is not stamping related but my husband just did the Richard Petty Driving exerience and it was so fun for him. (A little nerve wracking at first). Here's a picture of him standing by the car.

Here's him actually on the track driving!

Here's a picture of him getting out of the car right after he finished.

The bummer of the day was it started raining so he was unable to complete his second round of driving. The good news is we get to go back again!

Decor Elements are so cool!

2008-06-27T11:59:00.003-04:00

Here's my new Decor Element "Create" image I put up in my craft room. My walls are Mellow Moss and I ordered the large white image. Can I say, "How cool!". This went up so easily. I did it all by myself. The hardest part was making sure it was straight! I can't wait to order more!

New Product from Stampin' Up!

2008-06-21T07:57:00.004-04:00

Stampin' Up! has announce a new product line called Decor Elements. It is a line of decorative vinyl products for use in home decor, either on walls or other items like wood furniture, frames, etc. Best of all, it's removable! What a great way to change the look of a room. Demonstators are able to pre-order now, but it will be available to customers beginning July 1. The first launch will be 100 items in white, chocolate or kraft colors. They will be images, quotes and indivdual letters to create your own sayings. I will post more after I get my samples and play around with them.

Family Treasures Scrapbook Class in the mail

2008-06-19T06:47:00.005-04:00

The Family Treasure's Scrapbook Class in now available for mailing! If you live far from me, or can't attend the class at my house, this is for you! You will receive all the materials needed (note: No stamping required) to create this scrapbook. The paper will be cut and labled for you. All you need to do is assemble and add pictures and embelishments! You will receive your instructions in a seperate email from me. You will need to provide your own adhesives. Recommended is Mono Multi Purpose Adhesive (For adding paper to chipboard cover), Sticky strip and then SNAIL adhesive for inside pictures, etc.

The price of this class is $30 plus $4.80 for Priority mail shipping. Please allow 2 weeks to receive your kit, as items may need to be ordered from Stampin' Up! and then I need to cut and ship to you!

To Order this class, please click the Pay Pal button below.

Family Treasures Scrapbook Class

2008-06-05T07:39:00.003-04:00

Give the gift of memories with this “Family Treasures” Mini Scrapbook. Makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s day, another friend or family member…or just for yourself! The original design and beautiful layouts are the perfect place to preserve your family’s memories! In this class you will make:A 5” x 7 ½” mini scrapbook album created with Stampin’ Up!’s Home Again Simply Scrappin’ Kit, the Book Basics chipboard and a variety of Stampin’ Up!’s coordinating accessories and punches. With 10 page layouts, you'll have plenty of space to highlight your family's memories!

Date: July 16

Time:6-9 pm (or when you finish)

Cost: $30 (Club members only $27)

Location: Krista's House (email directions)

Please email me to sign up for this class: khwolf@comcast.net

(This class is available for mailing if you can't attend. Please email me for more information)

Supplies used:• Ink: Chocolate Chip & River Rock Classic ink, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker • Paper: Whisper White CS, River Rock CS, Home Again SS Kit, Book Basics Small Chipboard • Accessories: Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon, Vintage Brads, Jumbo Antique Brass Eyelets• Adhesives: Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive, Snail, Sticky Strip• Punches: Tab punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1/4" circle punch, 1/16" handheld punch, tag corner punch, 3/16" corner rounder punch• Other tools & accessories: Crop-a-Dile, embossing buddy, sanding blocks

Fresh Cut Promotion

2008-06-03T14:50:00.004-04:00

Don't you just love sneak peaks! From June 1 to June 30 customers can buy the Fresh Cut stamp set and get the Fresh-Cut Notes for just $5 (limit one Fresh-Cut Notes at $5). Or just buy the stamp set for: $21.95. Or buy just the Fresh-Cut Notes for $8.95. For more details, visit my website!

Mother/Daughter stamp class option 2

2008-05-01T11:13:00.002-04:00

Here is the second color/paper option (Bali Breeze) for the Mother/daughter stamp class. Please see details in the post below.

Mother Daughter Stamp Class

2008-04-26T16:10:00.003-04:00

Here are the items we will be making at the Mother Daughter Stamp Class on Saturday, May 10! You will be stamping a "One Sheet Wonder" and creating 5 items with your daughter! This is one color option using Berry Bliss designer paper. Samples of the other paper option (Bali Breeze) will be posted as soon as it is completed!
Items are:

4" Chipboard coasters made into picture frame. (please bring picture of daughter)
Acrylic Post it note holder
Pentel RSVP pen
Bookmark
Notecard

To register for the class, please email me at khwolf@comcast.net!

Cost will be $20.

Love card idea

2008-04-19T08:03:00.002-04:00

Love card

Stamps:
TOGETHER FOREVER STAMP SET

Paper:
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK BASHFUL BLUE 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK OLD OLIVE 12X12

Ink
VERSAMARK PAD

Accessories:
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
STAMPIN PASTELS
RIBBON GROSGRAIN OLD OLIVE 5/8 INCH
BRADS RHINESTONE CIRCLES ICE
RUB ONS LOVE BIRDS

Instructions
1. Stamp flower image in VersaMark ink twice on Old Olive card (3" x 6").
2. Adhere Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon around front of card.
3. Stamp flower image in VersaMark ink on Whisper White card stock (1-3/4″ x 2″), and daub pastels over ink while still wet using Poppin’ Pastels technique.
4. Remove rhinestone from rhinestone brad, and adhere to center of flower. Layer on Bashful Blue card stock (2″ x 2-1/4″) using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Apply Rub-Ons image to card.

Long time

2008-04-17T06:55:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone. Sorry for not posting in forever, but well, life, kids, kids school, soccer, yoga, etc. You get the idea. So, here's a cute card idea for Mother's Day. And, I promise to start posting more. ;) Stamps:
BLOOMING WITH LOVE STAMP SET

Paper:
CARD STOCK VERY VANILLA 8 1/2X11
WATERCOLOR PAPER 3.75 INCHES X 5 INCHES
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRINTS OLD OLIVE 12 X 12 DBL SIDED

Ink:
STAZON PAD JET BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BORDERING BLUE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD OLD OLIVE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CREAMY CARAMEL
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PURELY POMEGRANATE

Accessories:
STAMP-A-MA-JIG
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
COLUZZLE CUTTING SYSTEM STARTER SET
AQUA PAINTERS
THREAD LINEN
RIBBON TAFFETA VERY VANILLA 3/8 INCH

Instructions

1. Adhere Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper (4" x 4-1/4″) to Very Vanilla card.

2. Tie Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon around front of card.

3. Stamp flower image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor stamped image using Bordering Blue, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, and Purely Pomegranate ink and Aqua Painter. Let dry.

4. Stamp greeting in Jet Black StazOn ink next to flower image.

5. Cut out stamped image and greeting using Coluzzle Cutting System. Punch hole in top of circle using 1/16″ Circle punch, and tie to card using linen thread.

Online Shopping rebates

2007-12-01T15:40:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. I know this is not stamping related, but I just found a website online that you can earn discounts for your online shopping! You'll receive $ just for joining. Visit ebates to find out more.

More Simply Scrappin' Holiday Cards

2007-11-27T06:49:00.000-05:00

Here's part 2 of the Holiday cards from the Simply Scrappin' Kit card camp.

Simply Scrappin' Holiday cards

2007-11-27T06:44:00.000-05:00

Here are the card samples for those of you who attended my Holiday Stamp Camp. These are just some examples we had on display.

Holiday Stamp a Stack Cards

2007-10-28T20:27:00.001-04:00

Here are the last two cards for our Holiday Stamp a Stack!

Holiday Stamp Camp

2007-10-26T11:58:00.000-04:00

Here are some of the cards we'll be doing for the Holiday Stamp Camp. These are three of the Stamp a Stack options.

Craft Show Pictures

2007-10-22T14:48:00.000-04:00

Here are some pictures from my last craft show. My friend Judy and I do a few shows every year. This is a large show in our area.

Coffee and Tea cards we made. Very cute gift ideas.

Here are some altered tins we did.

Then, we made some tile magnets and some post it note holders from acrylic picture frames.

Just some more shots of our booth.

July Stamp Club cards

2007-09-10T09:01:00.000-04:00

I know I'm so late posting these. I thought I'd have so much time this summer to do my blog with the kids out of school. Didn't work out that way. So now the kids are in school, and life has gotten busy, but at the same time, I do have free time now. :) So, here are the cards we made at my July Stamp Club.
This one was a total case from the catalog. Great ideas in there I tell you!

Card #2 uses my new favorite punch, the scallop punch.

I also copied this card idea, but I really don't remember where I saw it. Sorry!

Another contest

2007-07-29T07:33:00.000-04:00

I've told you I found this great non-stamping blog called 5 Minutes for Mom. Well, they are doing another contest. It's sponsored by Best Buy. Visit their site and you can sign up for a change to win an Insignia® 37″ Flat-Panel LCD HDTV!!! It's valued at $799.99. Don't delay, go to 5 Minutes for Mom to enter!

Another Contest

2007-07-25T07:20:00.000-04:00

So I found this other great non-stamping Blog called 5 minutes for Mom. They are a sister twin team (Love that). Currently they have a contest where you can win $300 of Horizon Organic dairy products. If you're interested head on over to 5 minutes for Mom and see how to enter.

Craft Show Goodies

2007-07-24T06:57:00.001-04:00

Here are some items I'm working on for some upcoming craft shows. I used the new Stampin' Up! paper called Cherise. LOVE IT! These covered notebooks will also have a coordinating RSVP pen. I plan to use more of the new wonderful paper from Stampin' Up! as well.

I also just love this hostess set. It's called Sidekick sayings. Fun set to use as well. Look for more items with this set for sure. Here's a bunch more I've done. My goal is 75 of these little guys. Fortunately, the crafts shows don't start until September.

Contest to enter

2007-07-07T07:40:00.000-04:00

Here's a great contest for you guys to enter. I know it's a little off topic, but if you are drowning in paper, this can be for you. It's call a Neat Receipts Scanner. You can scan in and organize all your paper receipts. Makes keeping track of your tax and personal (or business) finances. And, you can scan in recipes, kids art, etc. to email to others, print and just keep forever! So, visit their website and watch the demo. Then visit 5 Minutes for Mom blog and enter to win one! How cool would that be? I know I'm going to enter. I would LOVE to be organized like that.

Edited to add, contest over. I didn't win either. :(

Seems like forever

2007-07-07T07:35:00.000-04:00

I'm a bad Blogger I know. It's been forever since I last posted. I do appologize, but since the kids got out of school, it's been very busy. I've seen the dentist, orthodontist, Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor and Eye Doctor's offices more time than I'd like. Now, it seems like Jeremy (my oldest) needs vision therapy! YIKES. But, this should help him learn to read better. It's just more trips to the Eye Doctor.

I promise to post new items soon. My friend Judy and I are gearing up for our craft shows!

Monogramed Purses

2007-06-09T15:20:00.000-04:00

My friend Judy and I do craft shows and special orders. Here are some monogramed purses we're doing for a special order. We'll probably do some for our fall craft shows as well. Aren't they just cute? We used our cuttlebug embossing folders to emboss the color parts. There is a set of 5 matching notecards and envelopes inside.

(If you notice the brad in the center of the flower, it's the new rhinestone circle brads from Stampin' Up! They will be available in the new catalog beginning July 1.)

Schools Out for the Summer!

2007-06-09T15:16:00.000-04:00

Yipee! All my kids are done with school. Here's a little project I did for my son's 1st grade teacher. I got the idea from Papercrafts Magazine. My new favorite paper crafts magazine! Tons of great ideas.

May Special and Retired List

2007-05-07T12:01:00.000-04:00

May's special is a wonderful sneak peak at what's coming in the new catalog! During the month of May, with every $35 order, you can purchase a stack of 6x6 patterned paper that will be in the next catalog! For more details and to see the patterns, click here.

Stampin' Up! has also announced the retired list. To see the sets that are going away, click here.

New Cuttlebug!

2007-04-16T10:29:00.000-04:00

Hello all! Sorry about not posting. My kids all decided to get sick in a 2 week period. They are all now healthy and after a week of trying to get organized, I think life is back to normal! So, since my last post, I got a lot of new birthday goodies! A Cuttlebug and a new digital camera. Another reason for not posting is trying to figure out my new camera! I think I know what I'm doing now, so here are some cards I made with my new Cuttlebug using the Birthday Embossing folder. I also used Stampin' Up! paper and the set Eat Cake!

Wild Rose

2007-04-03T17:11:00.000-04:00

Here are some cards I made straight from the Wild Rose Inpsiration sheet. I have no idea why I didn't start using all my sheets. They are fabulous. So quick and easy and with all the directions, it's a no brainer. And, the cards turn out so great. I don't think I would have come up with these designs on my own. I think the cool thing about the second card, is I only used one color to do the 2 step stamping. First, I inked the Rose with Perfect Plum ink, stamped on scrap paper, then onto Very Vanilla. Then the outline image was Perfect Plum on top. Same technique with the leaves with Always Artichoke ink. So, if you want to use your 2 step stamps with one ink color, this is a great way to do that!

New Specials from Stampin' Up

2007-04-03T08:58:00.000-04:00

Here are some new specials from Stampin' Up
Say it with Stamps Save 20% on selected stamp sets during the month of April.
Share what you love Join the Stampin' Up family and recieve bonus stamp sets from the next Stampin' Up catalog.

Click here for specials from Krista

Another Purse!

2007-03-30T15:09:00.000-04:00

I think I'm addicted to making these now. The second one went MUCH faster than the first. I think I have this figured out now. If you're interested in making these, email me for the directions.

Fabulous giveaway!

2007-03-30T07:22:00.000-04:00

I read many other wonderful stamping blogs and here's one that's giving away stuff! Visit Sarah and the Stamp Stars to enter!

Too Darn CUTE!

2007-03-29T17:12:00.000-04:00

So, since my kids are all sick today, I was off to Walgreens to stock up on medicine. I was walking through the magazine section when I spotted this magazine called Stamp It! It's the Spring 2007 issue. I started looking and saw this adorable purse box with matching notecards. I just had to buy the magazine and come home and make it. Mine is a little different, but close. I used the Paisley stamp from the Polka Dots & Paisley stamp set with Versamark ink on the Pretty in pink cardstock. Then I stamped the K from my Headline alphabet set and framed the letter with the stamp from Lable Classics. I just think this is cute. The purse easily holds 6 note cards and 6 envelopes!

Polka Dots & Paisley

2007-03-29T16:20:00.000-04:00

Here's a card I made playing around with some new stuff. I used the Jumbo Petals Wheel from the Spring Mini for the background with Pretty in Pink Ink. Then I stamped the flower from the Polka Dot & Paisely stamp set using Pretty in Pink, So Saffron and Taken with Teal Markers. I used Old Olive for the stem. I added these cute little Rhinestones I found in the Dollar section at my local JoAnn's.

No time to stamp

2007-03-26T16:20:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone. Sorry for not posting anything. My daughter had her tonsils out a week ago and life has been hectic! My oldest son started soccer practice last week, and now is home sick. I have a bunch of new stamps and accessories coming soon, so I hope to be able to play soon! In the meantime, if you have a card you'd like to see me post on my blog, please email it to me in jpeg format! I'd love to showcase your work.

Artifacts

2007-03-13T14:24:00.000-04:00

I don't know why I haven't used my Inspiration sheets before to create these wonderful cards! All of these cards can be created by using the following:

Artifacts Stamp set

Sincere Salutations Stamp set

Always Artichoke cardstockand ink

Chocolate Chip Cardstock and ink

Bravo Burgundy Cardstock and ink

Mellow Moss cardstock

Kraft Cardstock

Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon

Hodgepodge Hardware kit

Antique Brass Eyelets

Circle Punch Card

2007-03-09T12:40:00.000-05:00

Here's a very cool card idea that my downline Judy shared with me. I did vary it a bit. I used different size circle punches to punch out the different colors. I used Appricot Appeal, Certainly Celery and Lavender Lace, and mounted them on black cardstock. Then I used my Souffle gel pens to outline each circle. Then I used the Word Window punch to punch out a piece of Appricot Appeal and took the letters from Alphabits to make the "thanks" part. It is a super cool card!

Simple Scrappin' Cards

2007-03-01T16:07:00.000-05:00

I just love using the Simply Scrappin' kits to create quick and easy cards. Here are a few examples using the Party Pieces Kit. I have been able to create 60 cards from this one kit, with the edition of 30 sheets of colored cardstock for the bases! I even have sticker left over and cardstock to make 2- 6x6 scrapbook pages! This will be one of the options for my upcoming Stamp camp in April.

I like it a Latte!

2007-02-21T09:23:00.000-05:00

I received this set from Stampin' Up! as my Sales incentive set! I just had to play with it today. The base cardstock is Chocolate Chip. Then I layered on a piece from the Loves Me designer series paper (dots). The turqouise dots is the reverse of the white dots. I stamped the cup with Close to Cocoa ink, as well as the marshmellows and the steam. The words are stamped with Chocolate Chip ink. I used the ticket corner punch to do the corners, and then layered on Rose Romance paper! I also used my new Souffle pens from Sakura to color in the marshmellows white. You can't see from the scan, but it makes the puff up a bit. I Like It A Latte!

Milk Carton

2007-02-12T13:24:00.000-05:00

This a a cute little Milk carton made from 1 sheet of Whisper White cardstock. I used the "dot" from the Hostess set Riveting to stamp the spots. The cow is from the Sell-a-bration set Very Punny. I added some Black Grosgrainto seal the top with a staple.

Mini Chocolate Purses!

2007-02-07T08:55:00.000-05:00

How cute are these? For those that attended my stamp camp, you know what they are! So, here are the directions. First, cut a piece of cardstock (I used the Loves Me paper) 1 3/8 inches by 4 1/2 inches. You can just snip the corners on one end to make it look like the tag, or feed the paper strip through the large tag punch to punch the ends. (Make sense?) Then, score from the punched end at 3/4", 1", 2 1/4" and 3 1/4". Fold on score lines. I used the grosgrain ribbon cut to about 4" and put some SNAIL adhesive on the back side between the 3/4 and 1" score lines. Then, from the Loves Me paper, I punched out the cute little circles with my 3/4" circle punch. Put those on the front with a mini glue dot. I also used a mini glue dot to keep the Hersheys Nuggets chocolate in place. Then just fold up and stick shut!

Grosgrain Ribbon Dyeing

2007-01-24T16:57:00.000-05:00

Have you ever found yourself searching for a color of grosrain ribbon to match your project, but just can't find the exact color? Well, today, I was searching for grosgrain that matches one of my favorite colors, Perfect Plum. The colors seemed to be either too purple, too blue, or just not right! So, of course I can just take regular old white grosgrain and use my re-inker to make it right. Off to Splitcoaststampers.com to find out how to do this. There is a wonderful tutorial written by Amy Rysavy. Here's a link to the tutorial.

Now, after much trial and error to get the right tone, I ended up using 15 sprays of water, 15 drops of Perfect Plum re-inker and one drop of Chocolate Chip re-inker to do about 2 yards of ribbon. The chocolate chip really took the "purple" and made it more plum. This ribbon matches almost perfectly with the Enchante Designer Series Paper! (the paper in it that's the dark plum on one side and the bolder flowers on the other side).

Eat Cake

2007-01-19T08:58:00.000-05:00

My twins birthday is next month, so I've been working on their party invites. Their favorite colors are Purple (Lauren) and Orange (Sean). So, trying to make that work, I got out my Color Coach and tried to find orange and purple that didn't look horrible together. This is what I came up with. I used Apricot Appeal for the base. I used my markers to ink the cake with Certainly Celery and Lavender Lace, then stamped on Shimmery White cardstock. I used the Ticket punch to notch the corners, then layered on Certainly Celery. I used my new Crop-o-dile tool to punch out and set Lavender Lace eyelets, then mounted on LL cardstock. It's hard to tell from the picture, but I did stamp the background design using Apricot Appeal ink on the AA cardstock.

Change can be good!

2007-01-14T19:37:00.000-05:00

Happy Sunday everyone! Just a quick post to let you know that Stampin' Up! has announce some changes to their catalog program. The new program includes releasing a new Idea Book & Catalog twice a year instead of once a year. Beginning July, 2007, Stampin" Up! will got to a semi-annual catalog. That catalog will run through December 2007, and a new catalog will be released January 2008! The mini catalog program is also changing. There will only be 2 mini catalogs, a Holiday mini from September 2007-November 2007, and than an Occasions Mini catalog from March 2008-May 2008. There will still be a Sell-a-bration, however it will not be next January! That date is TBA.

Each catalog will be 208 pages. There will be new Hostess sets in each catalog! And, 2 retiring lists as well. This proves to be an exciting time. It allows Stampin' Up! to release new and up to date products more quickly! More information will be coming out I'm sure, but this is the latest info I have.

Polka Dots & Paisley

2007-01-10T08:17:00.000-05:00

This is a new set that has not be out yet. It will be in the Spring 2007 Mini Catalog. It was a gift from Stampin' Up! to all their demonstrators in December! How cool is that? So, I've been playing around with it and decided I love it! There are other stamps in the set too! I also tried a new color combination, thanks to seeing this card on Splitcoast Stampers. Sage Shadow and Chocolate Chip. I would never had put those two together, but I think it looks nice! I also used my new favorite punch, the Ticket Corner. Enjoy!

Enchante Lunchbox tin

2007-01-03T09:47:00.000-05:00

Have I told you how much I love the new Enchante Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!? Here's a lunchbox tin I did with this paper. I selected this design because I thought it would make a great gift, filled with handstamped cards.

Happy Harmony

2006-12-27T10:35:00.000-05:00

Hello all! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I've finally climbed out of the maze a presents all over the house. I think I'm an expert at undoing all those plastic twist ties that hold the kids toys in the packages! Why they need so many I'll never know!

Anyway, I've had some time to start playing with my new stamp sets! Sell-a-bration is coming soon, so here's a card I made using the Happy Harmony set that will be available during Sell-a-bration. The base is More Mustard that I stamped with Linen stamp set with More Mustard ink. The Old Olive is stamped with Floral background stamp with Old Olive ink. It's hard to see from the scan, but I did use Old Olive and More Mustard Watercolor Wonder crayons to color the flower on the stamp. Then I spritzed with water and stamped. It was layered on Elegant Eggplant cardstock. Then I stamped the saying with Elegant Eggplant ink. I add brads in More Mustard as well. So, let me know what you think. Post a comment and tell me if you'd like this card to be in the Stamp Camp in February!

Gift Card Holder

2006-12-22T08:48:00.000-05:00

If you love giving gift cards for Christmas, here's a great way to make a holder for them. You can use any colors and pattern paper you'd like. That's the fun part. You can create a customized holder for any occation. Finish it off by putting it in a clear envelope and you're all set.

Here's what I did to create this one.

First, cut a piece of Sage Shadow cardstock 5 1/2 inches by 3 7/8 inches. Score Cardstock on the long side at 2 3/4 inch and fold in half. Use a punch (I used the small tag punch from the Winter mini) to punch a notch in the top of the cardstock. Place a strip of Sticky strip only one the cut sides (not the top) to make a pocket.
Cut a piece of Enchante designer series paper 6 inches by 2 inches and layer on top of a piece of Pale Plum cardstock cut 6 inches by 2 1/4 inches. Wrap around gift card holder. I used a bit of sticky strip on the seam in the back to make it really stick!
Stamp a greeting (I used For You from the Taggers Dozen set in the Winter Mini) on Very Vanilla cardstock with Sage Shadow ink. Punch out with Small Tag punch. Use the regular Tag punch to punch out Pale Plum cardstock. Punch a slot using the Holizontal slot punch on top of tag. Tie Ribbon around gift card holder and attach tag. Voila, you're done!

Enchante Paper!!

2006-12-20T17:03:00.000-05:00

I am LOVING the new Enchante paper from Stampin' Up! I have used it to create note cards for gifts this Christmas. What a great teacher gift! The first sample I used Pale Plum cardstock, layered on the Enchante Paper, used Narrow Ivory Organdy Ribbon to tie around the Enchante Paper. Then, I stamped the letter (from Headline Alphabet) in Pale Plum on Very Vanilla Cardstock. Layered that on Pale Plum and used Stampin' Dimensionals to make the letters "pop" off the paper.

The second sample I used Sage Shadow ink and cardstock. Everything else was the same. What a quick and easy way to make some personalized note cards. From one 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock, you can get 6 note cards! And, since the paper is double sided, you can turn up one corner to show the other side! How cool is that? These cards can be made with any kind of designer paper to create many different kinds of cards.

Lunch box Tins

2006-12-18T14:37:00.000-05:00

The Altered Lunch box tin craze is still going. As you know, my friend Judy and I are venturing into the Craft show world. We did 2 very large craft shows this past fall, and did a number of lunch box tins. Here is one I did.

I used the Rebecca Designer series paper to cover the tin. I made dividers for the inside, but added no labels. These are super fun to do. My favorite is adding all the ribbon!

Welcome

2006-12-18T14:17:00.000-05:00

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