Happy New Year's Eve!

Evening All,
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we close out 2013 and welcome 2014! I had a little time to myself this afternoon and decided to prep one of my cards for my next club class. I wanted to use the new Co'redinations Cardstock. Here is what I came up with:

I wanted a card that was flexible enough to be used as a Valentine or any general occasion. The use of the Primrose Petals base and coordinating Co'redination Cardstock that comes in all of the colors made this project easy! After using the Apothecary Accents framelits I then ran it through the Lattice EF and sanded it. I used the Raspberry Ripple in-color and punched out the flower and used the En Frances in Versamark to coordinate with the background. A little "bling" in the center and I was done. Love this cardstock!
Have a Happy New year!
Karin

Still Here

Morning All,
Sorry for my slow posts! Been busy like everyone else I suppose, even though its "school vaca" I cover vacation days at my other job, which is pretty busy this week! Anyway I wanted to share a Christmas card I made for some friends right before Christmas:

 

Its very simple but I thought, cute nonetheless. I did a card base of Old Olive, used my awesome Silver Stamp pad for the snowflakes, added the buttons as my ornaments and then used my Silver Ribbon to "hang" the ornaments.

 

I also wanted to share that Stampin Up added more items to the Clearance Rack!! Check it out here!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Last minute gifts!

Hi All,
Thought I would share some more Christmas gifts that I finally got made. I was able to finish up my great aunt's Easter cards. I give them to her on Christmas  so she can be ready, as she is quite the card addict! Here is what I came up with:

 

I endeavor to use all of my supplies so I had some paper left from the last catty and punched out a cute bunny using the clear button for his tail. A sentiment from my retired Well Scripted set and I was done, Hope she likes it! Have a great day!

Karin

A little late!

Evening All,
I wanted to share a card I made for the challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches. Here was their sketch:

 

Of course I messed up and didnt post it soon enough but I can at least share it here!

 

 

I used Wisteria Wonder as a base, inked the "Ears to You" retired stamp, placed a few strips of retired DP and some Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine on the center bunny! I liked it even if I didn't get a chance to enter it!! Hope you have a great night!

Karin



Finally a little progress!

Evening All,
Well I think this is a first, doing two posts on one day! I needed to finish up some of my Christmas gifts which included some Valentines for my Grandmother. Of course I have had a bit of a "block" so I went on over to CAS Colors and Sketch Blog and wasn't disappointed. They had a great sketch:

 

And here is what I came up with:

 

 

I used some of my last bits of Pretty in Pink and my Sending Love DP (perfect for Valentines day!). I decided to run the square of Very Vanilla through my Big Shot with my Polka Dot embossing folder and heat embossed my image in white powder. Very sparkly! Hope she likes it! Have a great night!

Karin



 

Clearance Rack Blitz!

 

Morning All,
SO So sorry for my hiatus! Occasionally I become a bit overwhelmed with the 3 kiddos I am now responsible for! It always makes me think "Wow! How do all my friends do this??" Then things work out and you find a routine. So anyway Stampin Up has been very busy with a fantastic promotion! Their annual Clearance Rack Blitz!

Many awesome items up to 80% off!! Great time to stock up and/or finish your Christmas shopping! Click here to check out all the amazing offerings! If I may put in my two cents, they have their tabletop cutter for half price and it was the BEST investment I made! Love it! Easy to use, store and is self sharpening!!

 

If that wasn't enough their weekly deals are great as usual! Every Tuesday they have a new bunch of supplies discounted.

Here are this weeks deals:

 

And if that wasn't enough! Stampin Up is offering a Valentines Promotion!!

 

 

We love Valentine's Day! And why wouldn't we? It's a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We're here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.

Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.

The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$21.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$16.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$15.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$11.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$9.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$4.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$5.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$5.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$5.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)



 

LOVE all these great promo's!! Call or email me with questions or if you want assistance ordering!

Have a great day!

Karin

Cyber Monday

Morning All,
Welcome to Cyber Monday! Frankly I MUCH prefer shopping online from home as the crowds are just ridiculous!! To help with your holiday shopping and crafting needs Stampin Up added some deal
JUST for today!!

 

It's the STAMPIN' UP! CYBER MONDAY SALE! ONE DAY ONLY! The following products are 30 percent off for 24 hours on Monday, December 2:

Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)	$26.95	$18.87
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)	$24.95	$17.47
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)	$14.95	$10.47
Snowflake Season Simply Sent (item 132176)	$14.95	$10.47
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)	$4.95	$3.47
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)	$3.95	$2.77

I have to add that the deal on the Envelope Liners is great! They add so much to your card with making it so simple to coordinate the paper! Also don't forget that today is the last day of the stampin up holiday sale! Click here for the holiday deals!!

If that wasnt enough here are the weekly deals:

1" Square Punch Price: $15.95$11.96	Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95$5.96	Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95$6.71	Compilation Of Recipes Designer Template - Digital Download Price: $14.95$8.97
Floral Frames Framelits Dies Price: $26.95$20.21   Have a great day! Karin	Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die Price: $32.95$24.71	Regals Stampin' Write Markers Price: $28.95$21.71	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95$4.46

Another Freshly Made Sunday

Evening All,
I wanted to share a card I made recently after seeing the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches. Check it out here:

 

Here is what I came up with:

 

 

I went a bit rustic and I rotated the sketch. I used a base of Cherry Cobbler with a panel of Crumb Cake on Early Espresso. I punched out the ornament from the Deck the Halls DP I had hoarded. A little Bakers Twine and a sentiment from Short and Sweet and I was done! Simple and fun! Have a great night

Karin