Color Challenges for the last 2 weeks...

So I have been keeping up with the color challenges - just not keeping up with getting them posted.

So here is last week's : Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Old Olive. I used the new Scandinavian Season set and Wheel from the Holiday Mini. The tree is stamped on Shimmery White CS with Old Olive Craft ink and embossed with Iridescent Ice EP. I then colored it in a little with my Aqua Painter. I also added some accents with the Pretties kit. I am not sure I like the way I added the hat pin through the CS on the front.... But I didn't know how else to put it on there.

This week's colors were : Creamy Caramel and Not Quite Navy. I made this very simple card using the Pocket Silhouettes and the Hugs and Wishes sets. I think this one is pretty self explanatory.

Enjoy!!

Halloween Class and Kit!

Good Evening!
I am so excited about the projects you see here. They are for my class next Wednesday, October 15th. If you live close by and would like to join us, there is still time! E-mail me right away to reserve your spot! The class includes the "Batty for you" card, the little tin pail, The "Scaredy Cat" treat holder, the Peppermint Patty Spider, and either the Punchy Owl Scrapbook page or card. All of this is just $10. All you need to bring is your adhesive!

And yes, for those of you who live too far away, I am offering a kit! The kit is $15 and will include all of the items you see here. The things that need to be punched or stamped will be and the card stock will all be cut for you. You will also receive step by step directions for completing all of the projects. Yopup will just need to supply the adhesive, Dimensionals, and either a 1/16" circle punch or needle for the brads on the treat holder. Shipping is also included in the $15. E-mail me at kelly@stampingwithkelly.com if you are interested!

Here are a few more pics!

Enjoy!

Kelly

Pink is this Week's Color!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week! I finally had some time to play today and make this week's color challenge. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and women, this week was anything Pink!!

So, I went with Pink Pirouette ink and CS. I stamped the Baroque Background stamp on Shimmery White with the Pink Pirouette ink. Then, I stamped the flowers from Inspired by Nature, also in Pink Pirouette. I used a dauber, directly on the stamp to add some Pink Passion highlights to the top of the flowers and bottom of the petals before stamping it on the Shimmery White cs. Then, I added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the tops of the flowers.

For the scallop punched layer, you need to cut your card stock 1" larger than the top layer. So my layer with the flowers is 3" x 3.5". I cut my Pink Pirouette layer to 4 x 4.5" and then punched it with the scallop edge punch. I am still working on getting the corners to look right... but you get the idea!

On a personal note, this card is going to be mailed to my friend, Lisa. She was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and will be having surgery soon. The prognosis is good... so if you have a moment, say a little prayer or think a good thought for all those who are dealing with this disease. Let's all hope for a cure and good health for all!

Thanks!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Kelly

Halloween Trio

Ok... so I have been seeing these "Frankie's" on several blogs and I had to give them a try. I also saw this post on Carrie Rhoades' blog. I knew then that I wanted to make a few different Halloween friends. So here is what I came up with...so far.

All were cut out using my Top Note Bigz die and my Big Shot. I layered them first and then cut them out. For the Mummy, I used strips of white paper and sponged the edges with So Saffron and then just the very edges with Close to Cocoa. The eyes were made with the 1 3/8", 1 1/4" and 1/4" circle punches.

Frankenstein was made with Green Galore for the base and Lovely Lilac hair. The eyelids and nose are 1 1/4" circle punches and the eyes themselves are 1" circles. the "ears?" are made with Brushed Silver CS and the word window punch.

Finally, Dracula was made on Lovely Lilac CS. I punched the eyes the same way as Frank's and the fangs are from the small star punch (mostly because I wanted them to be the same and this way I could get two identical pieces).

Give these a try.... They were fun to make. My son has instructed me to make a werewolf one too... so we will see what I can do for that.

Enjoy!

Super Specials!!

Oh My Goodness! Stampin' Up! has so many specials going on. So here goes:



1. Spooky Spider Decor Elements -
Spooky Spider is a limited time offer, and will no longer be available after October 31, 2008.

Spooky Spider Décor Elements (S) - Black - 114761, White - 114764 $5.95
Spooky Spider Décor Elements (M) - Black - 114762, White - 114765 $10.95
Spooky Spider Décor Elements (L) - Black - 114763, White - 114766 $14.95






2. Stampin' Up!'s Birthday Celebration -



Dates: October 1-31, 2008
Promotion Details:
Spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20 perent off.

(109439 pg. 62) Big Bold Birthday $22.36
(112895 pg. 62) Cumpleaños genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)* $22.36
(111532 pg. 63) Party Hearty* $21.56
(110994 pg. 64) Bitty Birthday $10.36
(111618 pg. 64) Crazy for Cupcakes* $19.16
(111546 pg. 65) Simple Birthday Thanks* $14.36
(111702 pg. 65) Time to Party* $13.56
(108559 pg. 68) Crab & Company $22.36
*Stamp sets are die cut.

3. The $99 Starter Kit Promo is still going on but only until October 11th. If you want to take advantage of this great time to join the Stampin' Up! Family, you need to let me know right away and I can help you get started! For more about this, see this post.

There are even a few more things going on! I will post those later! :)

Color Challenge 09-29-08

This week's color challenge was a tough one for me. The colors are Rose Red, So Saffron and Orchid Opulence. For someone who loves purple, I am not a fan of Orchid Opulence! I don't use it very often at all!!!!

Anyway, here is what I came up with.

This first card really did not caom out as I envisioned it in my head... but I think it has grown on me throughout the day. I used the Pocket Silhouettes set. I stamped the various flowers in the three colors on the Whisper white CS. Then, I layered it with a piece of So Saffron. I stamped the other flower across the bottom of the card with Rose Red and then sponged around the edges of the card with Rose Red as well. I stamped the "friend to friend" in chocolate chip on Orchid Opulence and punched it out with the word window punch. I also tied some chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon around the card.

For this one, I stamped the large rose from "A Rose is a Rose" set in Rose Red ink twice. Next, I masked these by stamping them on Post-its and cutting them out. I stuck the masks over the stamped images. Then, I stamped the smaller rose in So Saffron and the small flower in Orchid Opulence. Next, I removed the mask. I stamped the sentiment in chocolate chip. Finally, I layered the main panel on Orchid Opulence and then onto a chocolate chip card.

I hope you enjoyed these cards!!!

Color Challenge 9-22-08

Hi Everyone,

This week's colors are Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Apricot Appeal. I decided to go to my catalog and go to a random page again! This time I opened to page 59 and used the Simply Said card as my inspiration. I do have the Simply Said set but decided to use my Fall Flair set instead. I even had some of the materials I needed right out on my desk. First I took a piece of Shimmery White card stock. It happened to be out on my desk and was cut at 4 1/4 x 11". So I went with that and folded it in half. So this card opens on the left side. I ripped the bottom and add a 1" strip on Pumpkin Pie CS on the bottom. I stamped my flowers in Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal and Bashful Blue. Then, I added the Flower Fusion Pumpkin Pie flower with a Filigree brad. I stamped one of the flowers with Apricot Appeal on Apricot Appeal CS. I cut it out and added an Ice Rhinestone Blue Brad. Both of the flowers are attached to the card with Dimensionals. Finally, I sponged around the entire card with Pumpkin Pie ink to soften it a little.

Enjoy!!

Color Challenge 09-16-08

This week's Color Challenge was to use Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel and Regal Rose. I also decided to use Beate's new weekend sketch challenge. I started with a 5.5x11" piece of Alaways Artichoke folded in half. I stamped the edge of this with Artichoke ink and the outline Butterfly stamp from the set "Flight of the Butterfly" (#111564 $31.95). Next I cut a piece of Creamy Caramel at 4.75x4.75" and a piece of Regal Rose at 2x3.5". The regal rose piece was stamped with the flowery butterfly in Regal Rose ink. I only inked the flowers on this and not the body of the butterfly to create the background.

I then stamped the base butterfly on a scrap of whisper white with creamey caramel. I did stamp off first. Then I used my stamp-a-ma-jig and stamped the outline butterfly with Artichoke ink and the stamp-a-ma-jig again for the flowers in regal rose ink. (Again, I did not ink the body for this step.) I cut out the butterfly and added some dimensionals to the back.


This pic is kind of blury.... but you can see that I placed one dimensional in the middle and then doubled up the dimensionals under the wings of the butterfly to give it some extra dimension. Finally, I stamped the sentiment with Artichoke ink on the caramel square, stamped the small buterfly with caramel ink across the bottom and assembled as shown.

I hope you enjoy this card! I was really happy with how it came out!! Don't forget to check out the blogs of the other "Color Girls", listed on the right, for more inspiration!!

The Color Girls

So, the Demo in my group who posts the color challenge is Colleen. Well, at Fall Fest, the event I went to last weekend, she was asking people if we were one of the "color girls". Well, it kind of stuck. So I added the list of "Color Girls" to my side bar this way you can easily check out their blogs anytime and see their entries for the color challenges each week.

As more girls join us in our challenges, I will add them to the list, too! Thanks Colleen for starting this challenge and for bringing us "color girls" together!!

Kelly

Upsy Daisy and a Color Challenge!

Last night I had my Upsy Daisy Class. The ladies who attended really enjoyed the cards, so I thought I would share them with you! You have seen 2 of them previously, but ya know, it never hurts to show them again. The one on the top was inspired by a card I saw while browsing around. I will try to figure out who made it and let you know. To create the sunset look, I used my brayer and some sponges and sponge daubers. I started with Summer Sun ink, then went on to Tangerine Tango followed by Red Riding Hood Red and finally ended at the bottom with Chocolate Chip. I stamped the flowers with Basic Black. It takes some practice to get the brayer to add the color without getting too much of a straight line. That is where the sponges and such come in hady to blur that line if you need to.

The card on the bottom, I made for this week's color challenge. The colors were: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Ballet Blue and Brilliant Blue (or Pacific Point). Now I know you are saying, "ok, I see the other colors but where did you get in the Ballet Blue??" Relax.... Let me explain - no, no, there is too much- let me sum up!! (for all you Princess Bride fans out there.) I stamped the flowers on the Turquoise CS in Ballet Blue first! Then, I stamped them again in Brilliant Blue. I got that shadowy look and got in all of the colors. BTW, this card was cased right from the "Never Before Seen Stamps" Promotion flyer!! I love that Stampin' Up! always gives us great samples. Better than that, they even encourage us to copy them!! What could be easier?

I hope you enjoyed these cards!! If you would like to order the kit for this class, please let me know. The kit is $25 plus $5 shipping. The kit includes all of the cs and embellishments needed to make these 4 cards. I will even stamp any images that are not included in the Upsy Daisy Set as that is part of the kit!! I will take orders until September 20th. I will then place the order for the stamp sets and have them shipped to you by 9/30.

It's Here!

Well, we were asked to keep this under wraps until it was official........ (drum roll)....... Online ordering for Stampin' Up! has arrived. That is correct. There is no more waiting for me to have an order together. There is no more needing to call me to place your order (unless you still want to - I do love to chat!)....... You can now click right here and then click on the "Shop Now button in upper right hand corner. This will bring you right ot my online store and you can place a Stampin' Up! order anytime you want to!! Plus, you still get me! I will still be here to help you when your order comes in and will be happy to show you how to use a new product or help you get some new ideas.

So check it out! Let me know what you think of this great new option! Plus, it is easier than ever to browse the catalog right there, too!

Enjoy!!

Kelly

Good Times Book

So, the other day I was checking out some other blogs of my favorite stampers and I came across this little beauty created by Lisa Sommerville. Well, I knew I needed to make one.....

So here is my version. I used the Urban Garden DSP. I also got to use my Curly Label punch bundle. The "Good Times" is from the Celebrate Everything set. I even got to add on of the Flowers from the new Flower Fusion set with a silver brad.

Enjoy!

Kelly

Color Challenge 09-02-08

OK.... I know haven't posted all week! The kids are finally going back to school and I am trying to get back into a schedule. I think my body is going into shock.

Anyway, this week's color challenge was to use Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss (or Old Olive), and Pumpkin Pie. Last night was the first chance I had to sit down and work on this. I also was feeling like I had no idea what I was going to do. So I decided to open the catalog to a random page and copy the layout of the card. I ended up opening to page 104 and decided on the middle card.

I started with a 3 1/4 x 5 1/4" piece of Chocolate Chip CS for the back of my card. Then I cut a piece of 6" x 5 1/4" piece of Kiwi Kiss that I folded in half. I stamped the branch image from Eastern Blooms in Kiwiw Kiss ink on the top. Then the "Happy" definition from Define your Life on the bottom. I stamped and cut out the flower in Pumpkin Pie ink on Whisper White CS. I also stamped the "For You" from Fresh Cuts in Chocolate Chip ink and punched it out with the Curly Label Punch. Next, I took a scrap piece of Pumpkin Pie CS and punched it with the spiral punch. I adhered this to the back of the Kiwi Kiss card so it sticks out the side.(You will see this in the bottom pic on the inside of the card.) I wrapped the 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain around the card and adhered it to the Chocolate chip backing. Finally, I attached the Label, added one of the new Flower Brads to the center of the flower and put that on the card with Dimensionals. I also stamped a few flowers on the inside of the card.

And now a challenge for you... This card is definitely not somthing I would have ever considered designing. It is so out of the box for me. But it was fun picking a random card from the catalog and using it to create. So I challenge you to give it a try!!

Enjoy!

Kelly

Color Challenge 08-26-08

Hi Everyone,

Well, I am sitting here winding down from the first session of my New Catalog Open House and thought I would send you the color challenge card from this week that I made. I also have been busy making some samples with my Big Shot!!! I will share some of those in the next few days. But today's color challenge is one of them.

(Sorry the pic is a little crooked!) Ok so the colors this week are : Brocade Blue, Night of Navy and Bravo Burgundy. I made this very simple card by making the base from the Burgundy. Then, I stamped the Baroque background stamp with Night of Navy ink for the layer. Finally, I used some Brocade Blue CS with my Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip die for the Big Shot. I trimmed the words "Love", "Joy" and the "&" and put them on the front of the card with my Tombow multi purpose adhesive. That tombow stuff is my new favorite thing btw!! It works so well for so many things. You must have it! (110755 $3.95)

I hope you enjoy this card! It really was pretty quick to put together.

Kelly

Some More Convention Samples!

I love this sample. It was made by Stampin' Up!'s very own Brent Steele. He always makes the most amazing projects on stage at Convention! This one was done on one of those clear frames with the glass on the front and back. He then added a piece of Designer Series Paper in the center with a photo of his sons. On the top piece of glass, he added the white swirls from one of the Decor Elements. On these, he stamped and embossed some extra flower images to make it pop more and give it more texture and depth! I believe the "moments" is a rub-on. What a great way to use so many of the Stampin' Up! products together is unique ways!

$99 Starter Kit?!

Oh My Goodness! What a great time to Join Stampin' Up! If you have ever wanted to become a demonstrator and thought, "the kit is too expensive", or "I have so much stuff, I don't need all that stuff that comes in the kit".... then this is the promotion for you. Even if you haven't thought that stuff but had other excuses, then this is still the promotion for you! Stampin' Up! is offering three different choices for a $99 starter kit!

Check them out!

For more info, Click here! Then contact me and I will help you get started on your new business today!

More Upsy Daisy Samples!

I love this new Upsy Daisy set!! I love it so much that, I am having a class devoted to this amazing set! It also happens to be on sale right now! How much better can it get! Ok so here are a couple cards that you will make at the class!

This first one was inspired by a card we saw at Convention! I really love the stipple look of the image that you get when you use the sponge daubers to add several colors to it. This is a 4x4 card!

This next one, was inspired by a card I saw on this post on Patty Bennet's blog. It even uses the new Big Shot and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies! LOOOVE IT! The colors here are Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point along with Shimmery white.

My class will be on September 10th at 7pm at my house. The cost of the class is $25 and includes the stamp set! Please RSVP by August 30th. There will also be a class kit available for those of you who cannot make it to the actual class. The cost for this will be $30 including shipping! Again please RSVP by AUGUST 30th!!

Here are the other sets that on sale:

111690 Snow Swirled $21.21
111586 It's a Stretch $20.36
111544 Putt Putt (Not available until August 18) $21.21
111626 Eastern Blooms $18.66
111672 Pocket Silhouettes $16.11
111710 Upsy Daisy $16.11
111556 Under the Stars $25.46
111644 Heard from the Heart $19.51
111570 Contempo Alphabet $34.81
109381 Felicidades Siempre* $15.26

Contact me today to order any of these sets or to register for the class!!

Kelly

Color Challenges!

Ok... so I have been making the color challenge cards, I just haven't photoed them, loaded them to my computer and then posted them... So I am doing a little catching up today!


















This Card is from the week of July 22nd. The colors were Real Red, Certainly Celery and Old Olive. The theme was Christmas in July. So that is what I went with. I used Baroque Motifs and Sincere Salutations. I stamped the big swirl in Old Olive on the Certainly Celery. Then, I stamped the little flowers in Real Red. I highlighted with my white gel pen. Finally, for the bottom, I added the 5/8" celery grosgrain and the greeting stamped on Old Olive with Real Red ink. I punched that out with the large oval punch.

These next 2 cards were from last week's challenge. The colors were Ruby Red (or Red Riding Hood Red), Brocade Blue and Summer Sun. For the first card, I used a new Technique Junkie Technique called Bandana. (For more info on the Technique Junkies go to patstamps.com) This card is pretty basic... but just a note I stamped on the White Taffeta ribbon with the Brocade blue craft ink. If you are going to stamp on this ribbon make sure you use craft ink, the classic ink will just run!!!

The second one, I used the Upsy Daisy and the Inspired by Nature stamp sets. On the Brocade Blue piece, I couldn't figure out how to get it to pop enough... so I first sponged the edge with the Red Riding Hood ink. That wasn 't quite doing it for me, so I then swiped it with the White Craft pad. Also the Summer Sun layer is distressed with the cutter kit.




Last but not least, is this week's color challenge card! The colors for this week were Barely Banana, Brocade Blue and Bordering Blue. I started with a Barely Banana card. Then added the Brocade blue layer. I also wrapped this layer with a piece of the medium size Twill Tape. For the main image, I masked the outside of the card stock so there was a rectangle in the middle. I stamped the branch image in Bordering Blue a few times. (I did stamp off on my scrap paper first.) Then I sponged some Bordering Blue ink in the rectangle as well. Next, I removed the mask and stamped the Branch in Brocade Blue. I stamped the Flower in Barely Banana on scrap paper and cut it out. I also curled the petals a little for some extra dimension. Then, I used my Tombow multi purpose adhesive to add little dots in the center of the flower and used some of the Fine Cosmo Glitter. I added that to the card with a Dimensional. I also stamped the "Thank You" from the Fresh Cuts set in Brocade Blue.


Enjoy! Why don't you try one of these color combos!! Let me know what you create!


Kelly

Convention Make N Takes

HI again,

I thought I would share a pic of the Make n Takes we did at Convention. They were great projects. The sets we received as part of Convention were: Flight of the Butterfly, Eastern Blooms, and Inspired by Nature. These are also the sets we used on these projects.

Enjoy!

Kelly

Thankful Shadow Box

Check out this cool shadow box! The words are from a new Decor Elements coming in the fall. Check back soon to see when I am having a class to make this project!

5 Years with Stampin' Up!

Well, as Stampin' Up! is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, I got to celebrate my 5 year anniversary of being a demonstrator this year at Convention. Here is a pic of me with some other members of my group.

That is me on the far left. Next is Traci, Marlene, Alex, Jen and Stephanie. This was a very exciting moment for us! It is so much fun to have such a great group of women to spend time with and celebrate with!!!

Kelly

Some Pics of new stuff!

I know I promised you these pics a few days ago... but well, with travelling home and leaving right away for my family vacation, things got out of hand... But better late than never right??

This is a pic of the new Sizzix Big Shot made exclusively for Stampin' Up. There are also going to be lots of exclusive dies and the cool bag to tote it in. These will be unveiled in the new Holiday Mini Catalog coming out very soon. I believe the sales period starts on September 2.

There are also some new Decor Elements coming this fall. Here is a pic from convention. These are 2 step Decor Elements and they look amazing on the wall. I love the colors.

The colors are Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, Gable Green and So Safffron.

Enjoy!

Kelly

Convention Announcements!!

HI Everyone,

Well, I don't have any pics to share just yet..... but I do have some major news to share!!! The catalog is awesome. Wait until you see it! There are some amazing new sets, new DSP(DesignerSeries Paper) the colors are incredible! Punches galore like a new scallop square, curly label punch bundle (aka punch with set - just not in a special tin), Large oval, larger circle punch. There are new ribbon, buttons and flowery filigree brads. I could go on and on....

Also, new Decor Elements will be coming in the Fall with new colors and patterns. 2-step Decor Elements to make these amazingly gorgeous flowers. But wait there's more.... coming to a computer near you in the not too distant future is online ordering. You will be able to place your own orders through my Demonstrator website anytime day or night.

... and did I mention the Big Shot?? as in like the Sizzix Big Shot?? exclusive dies and sizzlits that coordinate with our stamps!!! Can you even imagine the possibilities? Well, tomorrow I will share some photos and then you will. The new catalog will be available on August 11 and the Big Shot will be available Sept 2. Plus, there are many new things in the works for the Fall that I don't even know about yet. To find out more, book a workshop ASAP and get to see some of this stuff first hand!

Are you as excited as I am?? YOU SHOULD BE! or should I say YOU WILL BE!!!

till tomorrow!

Kelly

Latest list of Retiring Accessories

Ok... So some of the accessories are already sold out. If there is anything you want, e-mail me asap before the items you want get sold out.

Here is the latest list from my website. If you have problems opening it from there, click here to get to my website and access it from there.

Kelly

I am heading to Convention!

I can't even believe that tomorrow I am leaving for Salt Lake City. The Stampin' Up! Convention is starting in less than 2 days. I am really excited! I will even try to send some updates for you and post some new stuff!

Until then, I thought I would share a card with you.

I think this is one of my favorite cards that I have made with the new stuff. This is a really simple card, but the Bella Rosa paper is just so beautiful. It makes it easy to make the simple, beautiful cards. The base of this card is Red Riding Hood Red. I punched the bottom with the new scallop edge punch. I layered a piece of Bella Rosa paper on top. I also punched a scrap of the Bella Rosa paper with the scallop edge punch and layered that under the scallops of the card. Next, I tied the 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon around a small piece of Old Olive ribbon and wrapped it around the card. Finally, I stamped the sentiment from the Heard from the Heart set in Red Riding Hood Red and then again in Whisper White.

I hope you enjoy it!!

See you in the next few days with some sneak peeks!!

Kelly

Dream Du Jour!

This is a sample of the new set Dream Du Jour. It was inspired by Cindy Lawrence from a sample she posted on her blog using these colors.

My card base is Kiwi Kiss. The chocolate chip polka dot paper is from the Bella Rose DSP. Next, I used my cuttlebug on a piece of Baja Breeze and made the Paisley print. I layered that with Taken with Teal (This is where Cindy really came in - I would never have thought to add that color here!). Finally I watercolored the butterflies and "Dreams" pieces after stamping them with Basic Brown ink on Whisper White. I layered that piece with another piece of Bella Rose DSP.

I was really happy with this card. It was a little out the box for me. But, sometimes, I think we all need to go out of our comfort zone!

Enjoy!

Kelly

I was tagged!!

Ok... SO for only having a blog for a short time, it did not take long for someone to tag me. I am honored to have been tagged by MJ over at Technostamper.

So here are my 7 facts:
1. I am a huge New York Yankees fan!! I was just at the game on Friday for my birthday!

2. After much protesting that I did not like country music, my mom got me into it and now I a country music junkie! In fact, I was stalking ITunes for the new Sugarland cd to be available!

3. I am an only child.

4. My favorite food is pasta of any kind.

5. My wedding song was Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden.

6. I like to cook and try new recipes. Lately there have been more martini and sangria recipes than real food.... but ya know, everybody has their vices. Mine are stamping and really good drinks.

7. I love to go out with my Girls' Night Out Buddies. We have a great time and it really helps keep us all sane for the rest of lifes craziness!!

Now to tag a few others.... (this is the hard part!!)

Michelle at Enchanted Stamper

Pam at Pam's Stampin' and Scrappin' Patch!

Stasia at Stampzone

Lisa at Stamp With Lisa

Colleen at Colleen Benedetto's Weblog

Laura, Lily, Mena and Sandy at Stamp Till Dawn!

Enjoy everyone!!

Kelly

Retiring Accessories List plus some at 25%off!!

Good Morning everyone,



Here is the list of retiring accessories for this year. Keep in mind that if there is something you want, these items usually sell out fast!!! (like may not last the day!) So please e-mail me or call me at 201-615-8373 to place your order! (I am sorry for the very long post... I can't seem to get the list to post in table form.)




Item Number
Product Description
Availability


109200
Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718
Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719
Accents & Elements Messenger

103158
Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638
Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975
Card Stock Brushed Copper

108694
Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312
Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292
Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116
Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118
Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117
Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729
Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119
Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018
Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019
Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017
Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016
Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock

109015
Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020
Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi

109013
Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012
Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011
Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010
Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009
Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014
Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751
Designer Series Paper Azure*

110749
Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154
Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699
Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160
Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159
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Stampin' Kids Markers

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Stipple Brushes

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Color Challenge - 7-14-08

Hello Everyone,

Here is this week's color challenge. The colors this week were Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla. The theme could be Christmas in July, but I was not in a Christmasy mood yesterday. SO I went for something else. I used the Retiring set Polka Dots and Paisley. My card base is Very Vanilla. On the Real Red layer, I used the Vanilla Double technique. Basically, to do this technique, you stamp a solid image, tone on tone all over your cs. Then you stamp the outline image in Vanilla craft ink. Both images are randomly stamped all over the CS. Be sure to let it dry. Here I do not recommend heat setting. Sometimes with the Vanilla ink, the heat setting can fade the color.

For the focal point of the card, I simply stamped the sentiment in Real Red and the flower in Old Olive. Then, I added a line of Sticky Strip down the left hand side of the CS and covered it with micro beads. They are hard to photograph, but look really sparkly in the pic. In person, they give the card a nice texture.

When I first finished this card, I thought it was a little too simple, but after staring at it for awhile on my desk it really started to grow on me and I felt like it didn't need anything else.

Give this challenge a try and let me see what you come up with. Christmas in July?? or something else??

Kelly

Anniversary Moon

Well, last week, my husband and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary. I can't believe 10 years has gone so fast. I wanted to make him a special card. One of our very favorite vacations was when we went to Sandals in Jamaica! It was amazing. So that was the inspiration for this card.



Have you seen the beautiful cards that Michelle Zindorf makes?? Well, thankfully she posts tutorials for her cards to help the rest of us try to re-create some of the things she makes. That was the second part of the inspiration behind this card.

First, I used Post-its to mask the bottom half of the card. I then punched out a circle to mask the moon. I brayered on Soft Sky ink. Next, I went over it with a little Tempting Turquoise. Then, I sponged on some Brocade blue, and Night of Navy around the edges. Finally, I spoged some White craft ink to make some clouds. For the bottom, I reversed the mask and brayered Cool Carribean and Bashful Blue. I also sponged a little Brocade Blue. Next, I stamped the island (stamp by Stampscapes) in Night of Navy craft ink and embossed it with clear EP. I wanted the island to be a little bigger, so I cut a rounded shape from my mask and sponged heavily with Night of Navy. Last but not least, I added some highlights with the white gel pen and sponged a little Brocade Blue over the moon so that it was not so stark white.

I hope you enjoy it! I was really very happy with how it came out!!

Kelly

Another Sketch Challenge!

I did another Technostamper sketch challenge this week. This is number 25. This one was tough. I had the idea and then when I started putting it togehter I didn't know if I could go through with it. I mean 8 buttons on one card??! Are you Kidding??? I don't think I can! I am a hoarder of my embellishments.... I think I can. I think I can! Ok so here it is with all 8 buttons!

The card base is made with Pink Pirouette. I then added the strip of Baja Breeze on the right. That one is 2 3/4" x 5 1/2". I sponged around that piece to add a little dimension. The bottom piece is Red Riding Hood Red. I stamped the butterfly in Red Riding Hood Red ink. That piece measures 1 1/2"x2 3/4". For the main image, I stamped it in Basic Gray ink. Then I watercolored it with my aqua painter and classic pads in Red Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette and So Saffron. I sponged that with a litte Red Reiding Hood Red and popped it up on Dimensionals. Last but not least, I attached the buttons with mini glue dots. The buttons are from the new Button Bouquet set coming out in August.

Enjoy it and be sure to check out TechnoStamper for more sketch players!

Kelly

Color Challenge 7/6/08

Here is my card for this week's color challenge. The colors were Real Red, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise. I really had a hard time deciding what to do.... So, I went with something I had already done. I copied the design of this Thank You card and used this week's colors. I think it was the So Saffron that was really throwing me. However, I am happy with the way it came out. I even gave it away already.

To make this card, I started with a Tempting Turquoise card. I layered it with a Real Red layer. I stamped the flowers in Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron on Whisper White and layered that on the card. Next I put a strip of Turquoise across the middle(it is 3/4" wide). Finally, I colored the Happy birthdya circle stamp with my Real Red and Tempting Turquoise markers. I punched it out with the 1 1/4" circle punch. Next, I punched out a 1 3/8" real red circle. I added the turquoise brad and popped it up with a Dimensional. The best part about this type of card is that it will work with just about any color combo and many stamp sets. Give it a try and send me your pics!! I would love to see what you come up with!

Kelly

Decor Elements

I just got some of the new Decor Elements. It took me awhile to decide which ones I wanted and where I was going to put them. So I finally decided on the circle frame and an M for my initial to put in my dining room. Here it is!

The "M" in this picture looks lighter than the frame, but it really isn't it.

Here is another picture to try to give you some idea of the size. The picture in the frame below is an 8x10. The circle is about 13" in diameter. I have to say they were pretty easy to put up! The only problem I had was that for the first step, you have to rub the back to transfer the design to the transfer sheet. Well, the little dots did not want to trasnfer. I had to keep rubbing them. I thought I was going to rub through the backing paper. But after finally getting it to transfer correctly, it went up on the wall without a problem at all.

The "M" was also much easier to get to transfer to the transfer sheet.

Enjoy!
Kelly

Sock Monkey, Wow Flowers and More!

Hi All, I hope you are all enjoying the 4th of July Weekend. As you can see, I got to play with some new stuff. So, in my book, that is a good weekend! The card above is made with the new set Sock Monkey. Isn't he just the cutest thing ever?

For this card, I stamped the monkey in Basic Brown ink on Very Vanilla cs. I also stamped him on a piece of the paper in the new Bella Rosa DSP pack. I cut out parts of his body from the DSP and paper pieced him together. Then I used a blender pen to color in his hands, feet and tail and face with Pink Pirouette and his mouth with Red Riding Hood Red (both new In-Colors). I also stamped the heart in Basic Brown on the Vanilla and on the DSP. Again, I paper pieced the heart. For the card base, I used a piece of Baja Breeze cs. Next, I punched a piece of Pink Pirouette with the new scallop edge punch and attached that to the card. On the right is another piece of DSP from the Bella Rosa pack. Finally, i popped up the monkey with Dimensionals. Last but not least, I stamped the "Just for you" in basic brown and punched it out with the small oval. This card also goes with the sketch challenge over at SCS.

Next, this card was made with the new Wow Flowers set! The card base is Pacific Point. The layer is Very Vanilla which is stamped with the flower in Pcific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango. Then, I placed a strip of Pacific Point across the center. I stamped the Thank you in Pacific Point and punched it out with the 1 1/4" circle punch. Layered that on a Tangerine Tango 1 3/8" circle. I also added a rhinestone from one of the Fire circle brads. I just popped the rhinestone part out of the brad. That circle is popped up with Dimensionals.

I have to be honest and tell you that when I first saw the new In-Colors, I thought that they seemed to close to other colors that we have. However, seeing them in person and using them, I have changed my mind. I really like them. They are still close to some colors we have already, but some are softer while others more bold. I think I am really going to enjoy playing with them this year!

Sweet Book!

So I had been eyeing a Bind it all machine for awhile and well. I finally broke down and purchased one! I am so glad I did! While checking out some other blogs, I found this post by Patty Bennet on her blog. She made this adorable book. I knew I had to make one too!

So I broke out some paper and envelopes and some rub-ons and a few hours later. Here is what I ended up with!

For now, there is nothing on the pull-out pages. I figured I wpould use those for journaling once I get some pics in here. Isn't it the cutest thing? Want to make one? Let me know and I will try to put a class or a kit together!

Kelly

Inchies!

So one day a few weeks ago, my sister in law, Christin, calls me and says, "what do you know about inchies? "

I reply, "I don't know. Are they a line of little stamps or something?"

She says, "No, they are one inch little pieces of art that you decorate and can trade like ATC's. And, we are going to start making them. So check them out!"

"Ok, I will." Well that little conversation has led us to this. Christin has started an obsession. We have even gotten my Grandma in on it. So, now we are making these tiny litle pieces of art and trading them between us. Actually, we just make 3 of each and give them each other because none of us can bear to part with the ones we have made. The biggest challenge is deciding what to do on a little one inch square. I think we are doing pretty well so far.

Give them a try yourself and let me see what you come up with!

Kelly

More Special News!

ALL NEW STAMP SETS ARE GOING TO BE DIE-CUT!!!! Oh My Goodness that is so exciting! Stampin' Up! just announced that with the new catalog coming in August, all of the new stamp sets will be die-cut! That will save so much time when mounting your new stamps!!

Also, today the new product line is available for purchase. The Decor Elements are self adhesive vinyl wall decorations. They are easy to apply and come with great instructions. The possibilities are endless! Check them out here!

Color Challenge and Sketch Challenge

Ok, so here is my card for this week's color challenge. The colors are Rose Red (I think I said Ruby Red in an earlier post), Night of Navy and Brocade Blue.

Now, I often use Beate's sketch challenge, but she is taking the summer off. SO, I needed a new sketch challenge to use too!!! So I decided to play with MJ at Technostamper and her Monday lunchtime sketch. Check it out here!

For this card, I used Brocade Blue as my card base. The strip of Night of Navy is wheeled with the Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel in Night of Navy Ink. Next, I added The Rose Red 2.5" square and the Brocade Blue 2" square. Those are popped up on Dimensionals. I stamped "a day to remeber" stamp from Sweet Celebrations in Rose red and the star in the middle in Night of Navy. Finally punched that out with the scallop punch. I punched another scallop punch from Night of Navy and layered those together. Popped them up with Dimensionals and last but not least the three buttons on the bottom of the card were added with mini glue dots.

To see some more samples with this color combo, check out the blogs of Stasia, Colleen, and Tracy. I will post links to more samples as others post them.

Kelly

A Special Card! and a Special Sale!

This card is one that I submitted to Stampin' Up! to apply to be a convention display stamper. Although I wasn't chosen, I was glad that I made some projects and actually submitted them.

This was one of my favorite cards. I told you I love this set! I will be so sad when it is gone in another month. This card was made with Basic Grey for the card base. It measures 6x6. THe Basic Black layer is 5 3/4" square. Finally the Purely Pomegranate layer is 5 1/2" x 5 or 4 3/4" (I forget the exact measurement). I stamped the Flower Garden stamp in Basic Grey on the Pomegranate CS and then on a piece of Whisper White. The white is about 2x3". I watercolored the flower on the white cs with my Aqua Painter and the classic ink pads of Wild Wasabi and Purely Pomegranate and So Saffron. I then embossed it with Versamark and Glassy Glaze Ultra Thick EP. While the EP was still warm, I sprinkled in a little Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. To embellish this, I added some Rub-ons and some Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched ribbon tied through a piece of Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware.

Also, since the current Aged Copper, Antique Brass and Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware is going to be retiring at the end of this catalog, Stampin' Up! is putting it on sale for 25% off. This special is going on until August 10th. E-mail me today to get yours before it is gone forever!

Kelly