Stampin' Up! Tea Shoppe

Pink is my muse.  I'm so comfortable when I'm creating with pink.  Do you have a color that affects you like that?

This Tea Shoppe stamp set is in the Occasions Mini Catalog and there are only 2 days left to order from it.  Place a $50 online order with me (before May 6) in my online Stampin' Up! store and I'll send you a FREE copy of the BRAND new Catalog by mid-May!  The new catalog begins June 1st, 2012.  And you'll get a Rose Reward!

There are lots of reasons to shop in the next few days...

• Occasions Mini Catalog sales period ends April 30, 2012 View HERE
• Retired Stamps, Accessories and Tools, some with deep discounts, Shop HERE for Retired Products.
• Summer Smooches Suite available for pre-order until April 30, 2012 Shop HERE to get Summer Smooches

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Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly
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Supplies used on this card:

Stamps:  Tea Shoppe (#125545 wood, #125547 clearmount), Distressed Dots background stamp (#122815 wood only)
Ink:  Blushing Bride (retiring #119786), Soft Suede (#115657)
Paper:  Whisper White (#100730), Soft Suede (#115318), Blushing Bride (retiring #119796)
Accessories:  Baker's Twine Calypso Coral (Occassions Mini #125573), 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon Blushing Bride (Occasions Mini #125570), Basic Pearls (#119247)
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Border punch (retiring #122362), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle punch (#119854), Extra Large oval punch (#119859), Stamping Sponges (#101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

Stampin' Up! Rue Des Fleurs Batik background

This umbrella from the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set, available from the Occasions Mini Catalog (ending April 30, 2012), was the perfect feminine design I was looking for to stamp on this Batik background.

I've created a downloadable tutorial for this card and the Batik background that I created with ordinary household wax paper, an embossing folder, and an ordinary iron.  Click HERE to download the google doc.

With the inside greeting of "Thanks for watching over me", I think this would make a nice Mother's Day card, don't you?

If you are in the Tucson, AZ area, I would love to teach you and your friends how to make this card!  Please contact me!  Click the contact me badge in the upper left side bar of my blog.  (I've just moved here and would love to meet you!)

And thanks for stopping by!

Kelly

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Supplies Used to make this card:

Stamps: Rue Des Fleurs (#125487)

Ink:  Blush Blossom (#119786), Soft Suede (#115657), Early Espresso (#119670)

Paper:  Very Vanilla (#101650), Blush Blossom (#119796), Soft Suede (#115318), Whisper White (#100730)

Accessories:  Antique Brads (#117273), Chantilly Crochet trim (#118480)

Tools:  Big Shot (#113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder (#120175), Labels Collection Framelits Die (#125598), Stamping Sponges (#101610), 1/6^th inch handheld circle punch (#101227), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Bone Folder (#102300), Mono adhesive (#110755), Snail adhesive (#104332)

Other:  ordinary household wax paper, ordinary household iron

Stampin' Up! Mixed Bunch Mini Catalog Case

I'm one of those people who love to pour over the Stampin' Up! catalogs over and over again, and it seems that each time I do, I find something new.  The card on page 17 of the Occasions Mini Catalog (Click HERE to view pdf of the catalog) jumped out at me this morning and so I came up with this CASE (copy and share everything) of that awesome card.  (By the way, the Occasions Mini Catalog sales period ENDS on APRIL 30, 2012)

Now that I'm looking at it again, I think I should have added one of those small stamped centers from the Mixed Bunch stamp set.
I needed a card for a good friend of mine in Sidney and I think this will do perfectly.

I have trouble lining up my card fronts in the Framed Tulips Embossing folder so I like to cut a piece of card stock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches, emboss and then cut around the edges.  This is easy to do because of the embossed lines in the design.

Just the other day, someone asked me for advice on lining up the stamped images from Mixed Bunch with the Blossom punch, so here's a photo of what I explained.  Take a look at the way the punch works by looking at the bottom, then line up your stamped image the same way on your paper.  In this case it means having a vertical petal at the top when you stamp as I've shown in the photos below.

And the way I like to add that little bit of scalloped edge that I punched with the Dotted Ribbon Border punch is with Sticky Strip. After you position the sticky strip on the dotted ribbon, peel off the protective layer and carefully add the pleated ribbon so that only that tiny edge of scallop shows out the bottom.  I love that look!

Another piece of sticky strip on the back of the punched ribbon is how I adhered it to the card front. And here's another look at the finished project.

If you want to purchase any of the supplies listed below to craft your own cards, you can shop in my Stampin' Up! online store anytime!  Click HERE to start shopping for Stampin' Up! supplies.

You can also purchase my exclusive Mixed Bunch Card Kit by clicking HERE.  Free instructions for this Card Kit will be sent to you when you order $50 online.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly

Supplies used on this card:

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch (#125537 clear mount, #125535 wood), Blessings from Heaven (#123052 clear mount, #123050 wood)
Paper: Soft Suede (#115318), Whisper White (#100730), Pool Party (#122924), Daffodil Delight (#119683), Lucky Limeade (#122926)
Ink:  Rose Red (#), VersaMark (#102283), Soft Suede (#115657)
Accessories and Tools:  Big Shot (#113439), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (#121809), 3/8" Pleated Ribbon Pear Pizzazz (#125568), Blossom punch (#125603), Blossom Petals Builder punch (#121808), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch (#122464), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch (#119275), Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine (#125572), Basic Pearls (#119247), Heat Tool (#100005), White stampin emboss powder (#109132), Stampin' Sponges (#101610), Sticky Strip (#104294)

Stampin' Up! Awash With Flowers Card

Two weekends ago, Shawn, J and I went to the 4^th Avenue Street Fair here in Tucson.  It was so much fun sampling our way along the booths and being inspired by all the beautiful art work.  There were so many incredibly talented artists there. 

Shawn and I love wine and had fun tasting with one of the wineries at the fair .  We came home with a bottle of Kokopelli Sweet Lucy wine (visit their website HERE), and, in my typical fashion, I was inspired by the wine bottle label.  Here are the results of that inspiration.

I used the pewter embossing powder to emboss the flower and stem images from Awash with Flowers stamp set on Very Vanilla card stock.  Then I used Cajun Craze ink and an Aqua Painter to add a little color wash around the inside edges of the flowers and leaves.  Then I crinkled the paper slightly and started sponging on color.  The layering of color is what creates this “old world” look and gives the background great depth.  The order of colors was Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Early Espresso.  Then I took the Aqua Painter and washed over each of the images and over most of the background just using plain water--no color added.  Adding that bit of water brings out all the different hues in the ink and creates a one of kind background. Finally, I spritzed the image and background paper with Black, Crumb Cake and Pool Party markers.
The sentiment, Inspire, was stamped using the Loving Thoughts stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog which is only available until April 30th, 2012.

Loving Thoughts Stamp set, available in wood, clearmount, and DIGITAL (instant download)!

Thanks for stopping by to take a look and let me know what you think of this technique or if you have any questions.  It was a lot of fun to do.

Till later,

Kelly

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Supplies used:

Stamps:  Awash with Flowers (#117062 wood, #120549 clear mount), Loving Thoughts (#125843 wood, #125845 clear mount)

Ink:  Cajun Craze (#119671), Crumb Cake (#121030), Soft Suede (#115657), Early Espresso (#119670, VersaMark (#102283), StazOn Jet Black (#101406), In-Color Stampin Write markers (#123002), Basic Black marker (#100082), Crumb Cake marker (#120967)

Paper:  Very Vanilla (#101650), Cajun Craze (#119684), Basic Black (#121045)

Accessories and Tools:  Heat Tool (#100005), Powder Pals (#102197), Pewter Stampin Emboss Powder (#124114), Stampin' Sponges (#101610), Modern Label Punch (#119849), Big Shot (#113439), Movers and Shapers Punch Window Set (#115953), Movers and Shapers Curly Label (#114506), Pearls are non-Stampin' Up!, Color Spritzer Tool (#107066), Aqua Painter (#103954)

Stampin' Up! Bordering on Romance...again!

I can't seem to get enough of this stamp set.  It's really growing on me.  And I kind of CASEd myself with this layout. It's a rather simple card and done with Stampin' Write markers and a blender pen after heat embossing the image with white embossing powder.

The crumb cake card stock was a terrific base with which to use the blender pen.  I colored in the large flowers with a Calypso Coral marker then came back and partially outlined the petals with Riding Hood Red.  Then I used the blender pen to blend the colors.  I think it worked very well and better than most of my attempts at this technique. Someday I'll get a video camera and start filming how I "do stuff".

Post update:  I have added tutorial for this card HERE.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment.  If you have any questions about any of my projects, I'm just a click away.

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Happy Stamping!
Kelly
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Supplies List:

Stamp Sets:  Bordering on Romance(#125482 clear mount, #125480), Tiny Tags (#118592 clear mount, #118091 wood)

Ink:  VersaMark(#102283), Poppy Parade (#119782)

Paper:  Whisper White (#100730), Crumb Cake(#120953)

Stampin Write Markers:  Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade (2011-2013 In color assortment(#123002)), Riding Hood Red (#120971), Blush Blossom (#100037), Old Olive (#100079), Sahara Sand (#105105, Daffodil Delight (#119677)

Accessories:  Poppy Parade 1/2" stitched-poly Ribbon (#119263), Basic Jewels Rhinestones (#119246), Blender Pen (#102845), Heat Tool (#100005), Stampin Emboss Powder White (#109132), Jewelry Tag Punch (#117190), Uni Ball White Gel Pen (#105021), Baker's Twine Calypso Coral (#125573)

Another card featuring other stamps from Tiny Tags Stamp Set.  Click HERE for the supply list.  This little gem is from my Stampin' Up! website.

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Stampin' Up! Bordering on Romance Black and White card

Black and white with a little bling is a timeless combination, don't you think.  I had a left over Scalloped Oval in black and white and this was the resulting card after a little play time.

I was casing the Stampin' Success magazine (a free monthly magazine for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) making this card which left me with the extra scalloped ovals.
Have you given some thought to joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator?  Right now is a fabulous time to do that.  Instead of the usually priced $175, the starter kit is only $125 and has everything you need to start stamping and start your business if you so choose.  Visit my website and click Join the Fun for more details www.kellyrose.stampinup.net.

Supply List for Thoughts of You card:

Stamp Sets:  Bordering on Romance (#125482-clear, #125480-wood), Loving Thoughts (#125845-clear mount, #125843-wood)

Ink:  VersaMark (#102283), StazOn Jet Black (#101406)

Paper:  Basic Black (#), Whisper White (#100730), Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack Neutrals Collection (#117157)

Accessories:  Big Shot (#113439), Frame, Oval Scallop (#114521), White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132), 5/8" Organza Ribbon white (#114319)

Thanks so much for stopping by...I'd love to hear from you!
Kelly
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Stampin' Up! Everyday Elegance, a FREE Sale A Bration Stamp Set

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 I love all the texture on this card.  And I'm always hooked when I can coordinate stamps with paper as seen here with the  Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the Everyday Enchantment designer series paper.

To get the look of the background, ink up the embossing folder before adding your paper.  Simply rub your ink pad all over the "FLAT" side of the folder.

I used Island Indigo Classic Ink and Island Indigo card stock with the Finial Press Embossing folder.

The little ribbon and brad embellishment are also from the Sale A Bration catalog.  You can choose Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack as your free item when you spend $50.

Here's another card I made for a wonderful friend and downline member who has been struggling with some health issues.  She was feeling well enough the other day for me to come over and "play".
We made thank you cards using this same design and the Perfectly Penned Stamp Set from the Idea Book and Catalog.

Supply List:

Stamps:  Fresh Vintage (#125117, #125115-wood) and Perfectly Penned on the Get Well Card (#122892, #122890-wood)

Ink:  Island Indigo (#122937), Soft Suede (#115657)

Stamp n Write Markers:  2011-2013 In Color Assortment (#123002)

Paper:  Island Indigo (#122923), Naturals White (#102028), Everyday Enchantment (#126154)

Accessories:  Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (#122974), Big Shot (#113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963), Framelits Die (#125598), Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack (#127279), Stampin' Sponges (#101610), Mat Pack (#105826), Paper-Piercing Tool (#116631), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

I would love to hear from you, so please take a moment to leave me a comment if this card has inspired you.  Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kelly

Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog! The wait is over...

It's here!  And you can shop from it today.  Oh my goodness, if you haven't seen what's in here you're going to love it.  Click the links below the catalog to download, and if you'd like to get a hard copy, please contact me.
I would love to do a workshop for you and your friends and let you get your hands on some of these gorgeous babies!  Let's get together and get creative!

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Happy Stamping!

Kelly

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Stampin' Up! Bordering on Romance Sneek Peek

So sweet.  The Bordering on Romance stamp set featured on this card can be ordered on January 4th, 2012 from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog.  The "Twitterpated" patterned paper is from the Occasions mini catalog as well.  The patterns are gorgeous, you're going to love them.  Need a catalog?  Contact me.

I stamped the images in jet black Staz On and colored them in with markers (Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery and Wild Wasabi) and blender pen.  What you can't really see in the photo is that the centers of the flowers have dazzling diamond glitter applied.  Most of my cards end up with a little bit of sparkle. I can't stop myself.  The sentiment is from Friendly Phrases found in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog on page 162.  Don't have a catalog? Contact me and we'll get one in your hands!
I wish you all a very Happy New Year!