Year End Clearance!!

Hi All
Sorry for the hiatus. I have been swamped at work and busy at home. Anyway I wanted to share that Stampin Up is having its year end clearance!

Check put their website stampinup and email me your wish list!!
Have a great night!
Karin

Pals Paper Arts

Morning All,
I wanted to share a card I was finally able to make after being delayed with the stomach bug hitting the house! Absolutely NO fun!! I had needed a card for a Get Well/Sympathy card all occasion stamp a stack that I was running and knew the colors I wanted to use but had no idea as to layout. Well last night I had a chance to go on over to Pals Paper Arts and they had this great sketch:

 

I loved the layout and decided to rotate it for my needs. Here is what I came up with:

 

I used  base of Crisp Cantaloupe, layers of Hello Honey, Baked Brown Sugar and Lullaby DP. I ran the Brown Sugar through my scallop EF and tied from thick Bakers Twine in Crisp Cantaloupe around the Hello Honey strip. The sentiment is from Petite Pairs. Very simple design that was very easy to work with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

 

 

Online Extravaganza!!

Hi All,
Exciting news to share, as in years past Stampin Up is running its annual Online Extravaganza!! The sale starts this Monday but you can preview sale items HERE and get your wish list ready!  Up to 50% off on many items plus door buster specials.
Sale runs from Monday, Nov. 24 - Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Please email me directly to get your order in asap!
Have a great day!
Karin

Friday Mash Up on a Tuesday

Hi All,
I wanted to share a card I designed the other day based off of the Friday Mash Up's great sketch challenge:

This week's Mashup Challenge is:

• Create a project using the "Sketch". 
• Create a project using a "surprise element, something you wouldn't expect to see on a card/or an unexpected embellishment". 
• or Mash it Up! and create a project "using the Sketch and a unexpected Embellishment".

I decided to just stick with the sketch:

 

I used the Sweet Taffy Dp as I needed something cheery with the dreary weather! I also used the Bitty Banners stamp set and framelits for the sentiment. A vintage clear button and I was done! Love it! Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 

Back in Black Thank You

Hi All,
I was able to sneak in a card last night between working a half day and good old house work. I need to create a Thank You card for an up coming Stamp a Stack. I decided to break open my Back to Black Designer Paper package that I ordered and haven't had a chance to work with. I had a hard time choosing which piece to start with, as they are all so sharp. See for yourself:

I thought pairing the designs with Strawberry Slush really helped to "pop" the image. I decided to use my Happy Hour set and hand colored the glass with Strawberry Slush and Basic Black with a little added sparkle by making the straw silver. Some Basic Black Satin ribbon and I was done.

Very cheerful card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Homemade Thanksgiving

Evening All,
I wanted to share a card I made to send out this week for Thanksgiving, which I can not believe is already upon us! I have been having a lot of fun with the Photopolymer Stamp set Homemade Holiday! Its super easy to use and the possibilities are endless! Here is my latest creation:

 

I kept the house simple and added the color with the leaves and pumpkin. I used some left over Spice Cake DP that I had saved. I added some Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon and I was done. Course, when my little one wakes up I was thinking I may emboss his handprint on some of my relatives cards and make a turkey out of his fingers! I think my sister will get a kick out of it!! Have a great night!

Karin   

Freshly Made Thank You

Hi All,
I wanted to share a Thank You card that I made using the awesome sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.

And here is what I came up with:

 

I used a base Of Calypso Coral, Layers of Everyday Enchantment DP, Pool Party and Whisper White. I used my Gorgeous Grunge and Petite Pairs stamp set with a little Calypso Coral ribbon and a clear Vintage button. Love the cheerful colors! Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 

Mojo Tuesday

Hi All,
I wanted to share another card that I made in preparation for a friends upcoming Stamp a Stack. I had gone on over to Mojo Monday and they had this great sketch:

I decided to rotate the sketch for my purposes. Here is what I came up with:

I used a base of Smokey Slate, layers of Whisper White and Basic Grey with a panel of Winter Frost DP. I used Homemade Holidays Photopolymer stamp set for my main image and the sentiment. Some White Organza ribbon and I was done! Love this set!! Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Veterans Day to All!! Thank You to those who have served!!
Karin

Still plugging along!

Evening All,
Well I haven't gotten much done this weekend except playing with my little one and watching over my step son as he recovers but I did sneak a few craft items in between the naps and handing out meds! I was surfing a little on line while my son napped (love holding him when he does nap as it never lasts long) and came across some "ripped" cards and thought that I should revisit that technique. Here is what I came up with:

 

 

I used a base of Very Vanilla, some Early Espresso and some Newsprint DP. My stamp is from lovely as a tree and of course I added some sponging and a little Victorian Lace. Love the warmth of the card! Hope you do to!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 

Freshly Exhausted!!

Evening All,
Well after dragging myself back to work this week and dealing with leaving my little one for extended periods of time I was trying to decompress and complete a few cards for a future stamp a stack a friend is having. With having less time to craft I try to be more efficient so I knew, sitting down that I had no idea for a layout so I went on over to Freshly Made Sketches and they did not disappoint, Check out this weeks sketch:

Here is what I came up with:

 

 

I used a base of Whisper White, a layer of Pistachio Pudding, another layer of Whisper White and a panel of the All is Calm DP. This paper is very elegant and makes card making a snap with the patterns. I used the sentiment from Homemade Holiday Photopolymer stamp set and punched it out with the Modern Label punch. A little of my favorite ribbon and I was done. Love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 



Dasher

Morning All,
At this very early hour I finally had a chance to finish a card that I have been prepping for an upcoming stamp a stack. Going back to work with a little one has been quite challenging and I have to admit that I started this card five days ago!! Hopefully I will be able to get into the swing of things soon! Without further adieu here is my latest creation:

 

I used a base of Very Vanilla with some layers of Early Espresso. I pulled out some old favorites for this, including Dasher and Short and Sweet. Not to mention some of the Victorian ribbon that I have squired away. I thought stamping on the newsprint gave it a bit of a nostalgic feel.

Thanks for stopping by!
Karin

Homemade Holiday

Hi All,
I wanted to share a card I made with the awesome new Homemade Holiday Photopolymer stamp set. This set is just so much fun to work with and leaves a host of possibilities! Check out my latest creation:

 

I used a base of Naturals White and a layer of Cherry Cobbler. I hope you can see the sparkle on the snowflakes and on the sentiment! I decided to use the gorgeous Silver Encore ink. With all the detail I bet you think this took "forever", Wrong! Maybe 10 minutes! This set makes crafting a snap! A little silver ribbon and I was done.

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Thank You Gift

Hi All,
I wanted to share a simple but elegant Thank You card that I made for a class I am teaching. I wanted something simple but elegant. Check it out:

I am in a little rush this evening so email if you would like specific details.

Thanks for stopping by!
Karin 

Owl Case'ing

Hi  All,
I wanted to share a cute card that I CAS'ed  from Working Out the Inks. Check out her blog! Anyhow I realized that I needed a few more Halloween cards and thought that Regina's card was a perfect inspiration! Here is my card:

 

I love the new Holiday Home set and loved the idea of using the Owl Punch in the foreground. I totally copied the idea of drawing the spider web on the door. Loved it!

Thanks for stopping by Karin

Freshly Made Halloween!

Hi All,
On this stormy day I decided I better work on my Halloween cards (amongst other things! ). I of course was pressed for time and needed a sketch. So I went on over to Freshly Made Sketches and they had this very versatile sketch:

Here is what I came up with:

 

I was again motivated to use the very cool photopolymer stamp set Home made holiday and the coordinating framelits! The framelits made a great city scape! Of course I colored my house with the awesome Blendabilites and made the background with some Sweet Taffy DP. Love the bright orange circles!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin





Mojo Wednesday!

Hi All,
I wanted to share some of my Halloween cards that used some of the awesome new goodies in the new Holiday Catalog! I knew that I had to get my own Halloween cards done but was stumped for a layout so I went on over to Mojo Monday and they had this great sketch:

 

I knew this would be perfect! Here is what I came up with:

 

Love, Love Love the new Holiday Home Polymer stamp set with the coordinating Homemade Holiday framelits. These Polymer stamps were SO easy to use and line up! It was also a great way to play with my Blendabilities! Its so great to be able to blend colors without them bleeding through the paper! Love the end result! Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 



New Holiday Supplement!

Hi All,
I wanted to share the new Stampin Up Holiday Supplement that Stampin Up just released!

 Click here for the Holiday Supplement

Click here for the Spanish Flyer

Click here for the Holiday Supplement Stampin Supplies

 

 

Here is this weeks Weekly Deals!

 

 

 

Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $8.95 $6.71	Jumbo Sticky Rounds Price: $4.95 $3.71	Little Buddy Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set Price: $21.95 $16.46
Settin’ Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set                                     Price: $13.95 $10.46     Email with any questions!! Thanks Karin	Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: $6.95 $5.21

 

 

Love these late night postings!

Evening All,
I intended to post this yesterday but of course the day got away from me! That happens with four kids under one roof especially when one is only 11 weeks old!! I am impressed with myself that I have found a little time to craft here and there during the week. Yesterday I was trying to get a few "Thank You" cards done but was stumped for a layout until I went on over to Freshly Made Sketches and they had this awesome sketch:

 

Here is what I came up with:

 

 

I used a base of Old Olive, some Rich Razzleberry and coordinating Cottage Wall DP that I had squirreled away. I had used the sentiment from the "From My Heart" set. Love the elegant look of this stamp! A little Razzleberry ribbon and I was done. One of my favorite reasons for using the Stampin Up product line is all the coordination. I love that I can have the same exact shade from DP, to ribbon to ink to brads, etc! Well off to another project before my littlest one needs me again!
Have a great night!

Karin



The Polar Express!

Hi All,
Well on this rainy day in New England I spent the day catching up on some crafting! I am going to spend some time at my friends this coming weekend completing some Christmas cards. Since I was in the spirit I decided to plan another card for a potential class after I saw the sketch over at Pals Paper Arts.

Loved the clean lines! Here is what I came up with:

 

I finally got a chance to play with my Traveler stamp set. I heat embossed the train in homage to the Polar Express story and used the gorgeous new All is Calm DP. I am a huge fan of using shades of blue with Christmas cards and combining them with silver. I also used the new Lost Lagoon ribbon available in the new Holiday Catalog! LOVE this color! I used the sentiment from Petite Pairs. I will definitely have to use this card at an upcoming class!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin 

Freshly Made Thank You

Hi All
I wanted to share a thank you card I made to try and catch up on all the ones I need to send out!! I had gone on over to Freshly Made Sketches and they had a great sketch:

Here is what I came up with:

 

I used mostly new in colors: Pistachio Pudding,  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana and Hello Honey. I also used the coordinating Baby's First Framelits and  Something for Baby. Love the coordinating colors in the Lullaby DP!

Thanks for stopping by
Karin

I need a little Mojo!

Hi All,
I wanted to share what feels like the first card in "forever"! I had finally gotten a chance to go on over to Mojo Monday and they had a great sketch:

 

Loved the shapes! Here is what I came up with:

 

I was SO excited, as I finally got a chance to break out my Kind Koala stamp and used my blendabilities to shade the cute little guy with his flower. I was also able to use the Lullaby DP that is available in the catalog. Love the colors and the patterns! I used a base of Pistachio Pudding with Baked Brown Sugar that I had run through my stripes EF, An in-color Dahlia and some ribbon and I was done! I definitely needed this sketch to get me refocused!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin  



Stampin Up's October Special

Evening All.
Well in addition to yesterdays post for Stamp, Stock and Save Stampin Up is offering a great motivator for signing up in October!!



When you join Stampin Up right now you will receive each month for six months (November though April) a FREE pack of Designer Series Paper!! That's a $66 value for FREE!!

Finally I wanted to share the latest photopolymer stamp set "You're Wonderful"! Click here to check out this beautiful set!!!

As always email me with any questions!
Karin

Stamp, Stock and Save!

Morning All,
I wanted to share the latest Stampin Up promo!!


Stampin' Up! is so excited about this year's World Card Making Day, that we're having a ridiculous 15% off sale on some of your favorite products! From October 1-6 , you'll be able to purchase select ink, paper, envelops, and adhesive-all at a 15% discount! Select stamps are 20%!


Click here to view all the deals!!

Item Number	Stamp Set	Price	After Discount
135540	Grandes nouvelles (Clear) FRA	31.95	25.56
134018	Big News (Clear)	31.95	25.56
134015	Big News (Wood)	43.95	35.16
134288	Playful Pennants (Clear)	16.95	13.56
134285	Playful Pennants (Wood)	21.95	17.56
134198	Choose Happiness (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134195	Choose Happiness (Wood)	24.95	19.96
125682	Quelques Lignes (Clear) FRA	20.95	16.76
122497	Petite Pairs (Clear)	20.95	16.76
128706	Petite Pairs (Wood)	28.95	23.16
135594	Tellement heureuse (Clear) FRA	17.95	14.36
134234	So Very Happy (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134231	So Very Happy (Wood)	24.95	19.96
135653	Y muchos más (Clear) ESP	26.95	21.56

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
133681	Card Stock In Color 8-1/2" x 11" 2014-2016	$6.95	$5.91
131200	Card Stock 8-1/2 x 11 In Color 2013-2015	$6.95	$5.91
131190	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Brights	$6.95	$5.91
131193	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Subtles	$6.95	$5.91
131192	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Regals	$6.95	$5.91
131191	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Neutrals	$6.95	$5.91
100730	Card Stock 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White	$8.50	$7.23

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
107297	Envelopes Medium Crumb Cake	$6.50	$5.53
107300	Envelopes Medium Very Vanilla	$6.50	$5.53
107301	Envelopes Medium Whisper White	$6.50	$5.53
102619	Envelopes Medium Clear Translucent	$4.95	$4.21

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
129026	Adhesive Fast Fuse	$9.95	$8.46
129027	Adhesive Refill Fast Fuse	$7.50	$6.38

If that wasn't enough here are this weeks deals:

A-Z A-Z Z-A < Price > Price NEWEST OLDEST

Alphabet Rotary Stamp Price: $14.95 $11.21 Banner Punch Price: $12.95 $9.71 For The Birds Wood Stamp Set Price: $32.95 $24.71 Hearts Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit Price: $19.95 $14.96 Sweet Details Photobook Template - Digital Download Price: $17.95 $10.77 Ticket Duo Builder Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Very Vintage Designer Buttons Price: $5.95 $4.46

Email me with any questions!
Have a great day!
Karin