Manhattan Flower Card

I love to watercolor!!!! You will see a lot of it!! It's an easy technique.

I used the Manhattan Embossing Folder and then watercolored the flowers!!

Sorry for the quick post but I have to run.

If you are interested in learning how to watercolor or improve your technique than book a party today!!

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Kim

Last Day to order from Occasions Mini Catalog!!!

I dont know if I will be able to post a card today but I will try!!! I have lots of running to do!!

But if you are interested in placing an order from the OCCASIONS MINI catalog, please email me by 9:30 PM (CST) tonight!!

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Kim

Flower Punch Birthday Card

Good afternoon everyone,

I am posting late today!! I have a lot on my plate! Track meets, softball games, planning a Mother-Daughter Breakfast for the church this Sunday, and then in charge of some events for the All Scout Mass (on the same day as the breakfast but 100 miles away).

I quickly made a card the other day for a birthday. I used the Extra Large Fancy Flower punch #118073, 1" Circle punch #109046, Crystal Iris - Chunky Sprinkles #111343, and Well Scripted stamp set #118601. I bought this stamp set for the clear blocks and I love it!!!! I do not have to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049.

Hope all is well!!!

Remember that the Occasions Mini catalog needs April 3o!!!

Email me today to place an order!!

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Kim

Only a Few Days Left for Trendy Trees Sale!!

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level.

I used Trendy Trees #113258 on this card. Right now this set is 20% off until April 30, 201o.

A great tool to use with 2-Step Stampin is the Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049. If you are not sure on how to use this tool, I would be more than happy to teach you!!

Place your order with me today!! Just email me your order!!

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Kim

Happy Moments Flower Card

I know this stamp set Happy Moments was a Salebration set but I love this set!!!

I watercolored the image and then used the 2 Way Glue pen to glue the glitter to the flowers tips.

Very simple card but cute!!

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Kim

Another Crayon Resist Card

Another quick post today!!

I used the crayon resist technique for this card. Check out my another post for the directions to this technique.

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Kim

Camping Time!!! Why not stamp it too!!

Good morning everyone!!

My family loves camping!! So when Stampin' Up! came out with this camper, I just knew I had to purchase the set.

For the card, I punched out a piece of scrap cardstock with the Scallop Circle #109043. Then I took the Stamping Sponges #101610 and Ballet Blue Classic Ink #100907 to create the clouds in the sky. The two stamp sets are Loads of Love #115022 and Loads of Fun #115197. Color the truck with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and the camper with Platinum Shimmer Paint #116807 using the Aqua Painter #103954.

I know that my family cannot wait until we go camping over Memorial Day!! Our plans are to go with my dear friend Wendy. I hope she enjoys this card as well!!

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Kim

Flower Soft Card

Quick post today!!

I have lots to do today!! I don't know how many of you have played with Flower Soft but it is Awesome!! First you apply glue on the wire and then add the Flower Soft. Once the first layer is dry, apply more glue and Flower Soft.

I punched the vase out with Ornament Punch #116794 and then cut the "tip" off.

I did not do a good job of placing the wires to come out of the top of the vase.

If you have any questions, please email me.

I have to run!!

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Kim

Only 7 DAYS Left for the 2 Step Stampin Special

Anyone who hosts a workshop totaling $350 or more during the Month of April will receive a FREE Stamp Set called "Awash with Flowers" valued at $39.99 in addition to the rest of the hostess benefits!

Stampin’ Up!’s® Two-Step Stampin’® sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin’ set—or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE117062 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) $39.95 (wood)120549 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) $27.95 (clear)Plus, get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin’ sets from our current catalog:

Item Page Description Discount Price

113824 94 Greenhouse Garden $20.76

113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral $19.96

111578 101 Flower Fancy $29.56

113258 112 Trendy Trees $14.36

Place your order today!!! Just Email Me

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Kim

Stampin Up Occasions Mini Catalog Items Carrying Over

Don't miss out on your favorites! The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog ends April 30. Good News! Check out the list below of carryover items from the Occasions Mini that will be available after 4/30!
Carryover Items from Occasions Mini 2010
Item # Description Price
116519 Charming STMP $19.95
117690 Vintage Vogue WM $23.95
118598 Vintage Vogue CM $17.95
118882 Vague vinatge WM $23.95
119109 Vague vinatge CM $17.95
118091 Tiny Tags WM $22.95
118592 Tiny Tags CM $16.95
117535 DÉCOR ELEMENTS F IS FOR FOX CHOCOLATE $4.95
117536 DÉCOR ELEMENTS G IS FOR GIRAFFE CHOCOLATE $4.95
117529 DÉCOR ELEMENTS IS FOR BLACK $4.95
117541 DÉCOR ELEMENTS L IS FOR LION CHOCOLATE $4.95
117542 DÉCOR ELEMENTS M IS FOR MONKEY CHOCOLATE $4.95
117544 DÉCOR ELEMENTS O IS FOR OWL CHOCOLATE $4.95
117528 DÉCOR ELEMENTS SCALLOP FRAME BLACK $6.95
117549 DÉCOR ELEMENTS T IS FOR TURTLE CHOCOLATE $4.95
117552 DÉCOR ELEMENTS W IS FOR WHALE CHOCOLATE $4.95
118139 DS FOLK FLOWERS -SHELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION $12.95
117597 DS PAISLEY PATTERNS 2-STEP $14.95
118072 PNCH CRNR PINKING HEARTS $9.95
118870 PNCH CRNR SCALLOP TRIM $9.95
117191 PNCH LG 2 STEP BIRD $15.95
118073 PNCH LG FANCY FLOWER $15.95
117649 PNCH MD BRDR PINKING HEARTS $15.95
117190 PNCH MD JEWELRY TAG $10.95
117193 PNCH SM SMALL HEART $5.95
117310 SZX BIGZ L MINI MILK CARTON $32.95
118138 SZX EMBSLTS BEAUTIFUL WINGS $11.95
117332 SZX EMBSLTS SCALLOPED HEART OF HEARTS $11.95
117335 SZX TI PERFECT POLKA DOTS $7.95
116772 RECIPES BY DESIGN $24.95
120435 HEART TREAT CUPS $2.95

A couple of the Occasions Mini Catalog items I really enjoy (and were not extended) are the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack and coordinating Sweet Pea Stitched Felt.

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Kim

Sharing the Love!!

Until May 31st (or until supplies last), you get two ‘Workshop WOW’ DVD’s, containing a total of 37 five-minute ‘WOW’ demonstrations.

Thanks to the beauty of technology, you can sign up whether for hobby, for income (or just for the cool annual incentive trip) by just emailing me today. Please contact me if you have any questions!

Again, thanks for checking in!!

Kim

Sending Love Notebook

Here is another notebook with Sending Love Designer Series Paper #117153. Plus I added 5/8" Satin Pretty in Pink Ribbon #117289 and White Ribbon #114616.

I love this paper!!! It has special shimmer embossed on it!!!

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Kim

Birthday Card for my Mother-in-Law

Today is my mother-in-law's birthday so I would like to share with you her card.

The base color of the card is Tempting Turquoise #102067 and accent colors Green Galore #101768 and Whisper White #100730 cardstock.

I used the crayon resist technique. This is where you color in the areas with the "White Crayon" from the Watercolor Wonder Crayons #106746. Then take your Classic Ink and Sponge Daubers #102892 and "Daub" the ink -- Do Not Smudge it on!!! That is the key!! Once you have all of your ink in place, take a paper towel and wipe the image. Where you have the crayon, the area will remain white.

For the tag, I punched out the stamped image with the large Tag #105934 and then layered it and cut by hand. The ribbon used was Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319.

Happy Birthday Jeanie!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!

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Kim

Manhattan Flower Notebook

Hello Stampers!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Awhile back, I made a few cards with the Manhattan Flower Textured Impression Die #114517 and Shimmery White Card Stock #101910 and I had a few flowers left over. So I decided to place one on a notebook.

I am sure that many stampers know this technique but for the newbies you will need a brayer and ink. Once you run your paper through the Big Shot Machine #113439, place the "embossed" side down. Next ink up your Brayer #102395 with your favorite ink and then roll away!!!! Then cut out the flower out and use Snail Adhesive #104332 to attach it to the project.

So for this cute notebook, I used Barely Banana Cardstock #102701 on rectangle coasters and the BIA. To spruce it up a little more, I placed 5/8" Satin White Ribbon #114616.

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Kim

Fancy Flower Punch Card

Love this Punch!!! Very Simple but CUTE. I used the Fancy Flower Punch#118073, With All My Heart stamp set #118134, Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink # 103133 for the flower, strip of Gable Green Paper #102795, and Real Red 1/2" Sending Lover Epoxy Brads #117270. The ribbon is retired Gable Green. The base of the card is Pretty in Pink #100459. As for the flower, I sprayed it with the Frost White Shimmer Paint #116854/Rubbing Alcohol mixture.

Just another touch of Spring!!!

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Kim

SHS Basketball Card for an AWESOME COACH

Our 7th grade basketball team went to state this year and they could not have done it without the BEST coach!! Dennis was selected as "Coach of the Year" for National Trail Conference!! Way to go Dennis!!

This was an easy card to make!! Since our school colors are Green and White, I used Glorious Green paper #101697 as the base. I stamped Just Basketball stamp #115004 by using the Stampin Up! Markers - Only Orange #100051 and Basic Black #100082. Then I popped the basketball up with Stampin' UP! Dimensionals #104430. "SHS" is stamped in Glorious Green #103040 by using the Varsity Alphabet Stamp Set #113684.

Congrats to the Shamrocks and Dennis!! We had a great season!! And the best cheering section!!

Thanks for checking in!!

Kim

Dazzling Stamping Rewards Card!!

You can earn punches for your Stampin' Up! orders! This includes orders placed online or in person. This includes promotions offered by Stampin' Up!
Complete your card and receive a free stamp set of your choice!! When your card is full, contact me at HERE.
You are responsible for keeping track of your punches.

Please note: Kits and Special offers by me are not included.

Once I have created the card, I will post it online for you to print it off and start keeping track of your orders. Dazzling Card starts April 18, 2010.

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Kim

Another Butterfly Card

If you do not own a Big Shot # 113439, now is the time to buy it!!! You can make the simplest cards in minutes.

For this card, I used exclusive dies from Stampin' UP! - Beautiful Butterflies Die #114507, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die # 118138, and Top Note Die #113463. Remember these dies can only be purchased through Stampin' Up! Plus, I used Cottage Wall Designer Paper #115671, Rich Razzleberry Paper #115316 and Barely Banana Paper #102701.

Purchase the Big Shot from me and receive 10% off!! But you must email me your order in order to receive 10% off!! Offer ends April 3o, 2010.

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Kim

With All My Heart Flowers Card

The Occasions Mini is available until April 30 and that is two weeks away.

You can do so many things with this set - With All My Heart #118134. I layered the flowers by using the Stampin' Dimensionals #104430. Why not spruce it up a little with some Dazzling Diamonds Stamin' Glitter #102023 using the 2-Way Glue Pen #100425!!

Email me today if you would like to place an order!!

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Kim

Mother - Daughter Banquet Decor

I love my Pazzles machine!! I love that I can create anything I want. It was time for our annual banquet and my scouts wanted something simple this year. We created dies for the flower arrangements and placemats!!!

We had a good time and our tables looked awesome!!

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Kim

Buds On a Tree

Spring is in the air and so is the pollen. So I thought, 'why not stamp some pollen?'. I did!!! LOL I used the Popping Pastels technique with the Season of Friendship set #111776, Trendy Trees #113258 sentiment "Thanks So Much", Pastels #105542, and Chocolate Chip ink #100908. Simple but CUTE!! I hope that my Grandma and Aunt like their "Spring" cards. More to come though!!!

Tomorrow I will share with you the decorations that my Girl Scout troop had for our Mother/Daughter Banquet. I used my Pazzle machine to create a few things!!

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Kim

Hello everyone!!!

We are having an AWESOME Spring here in IL and my mindset was on some Spring cards. I will be posting them over the next few days.

This card is simple because I used the Top Note Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, and Beautiful Butterflies Die. I stamped the yellow Accent Butterfly in Barely Banana and then used glue dots for the Barely Banana Butterfly.

Soon we will be seeing BUTTERFLIES!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Stampin’ Up!’s Color Renovation for 2010

I have very exciting news to share about the new catalog that will be coming out July 1st and Stampin’ Up!’s color palette changes.

The new color collection combines current colors with previous In Colors and introduces five brand new colors. This palette will give you new and vibrant choices, keeping your papercrafting passion original and exciting. Need a peek? Click here or the graphic to the left to see the new ‘core’ 40 colors.

The ‘In Color’ program - The 40 colors shown in the PDF on the side bar but do not include the 5 new ‘In Colors’ that will also be introduced in July (so they are in addition to these). And in regard to the ‘In Color’ program, Stampin’ Up! will continue to introduce 5 new ‘In Colors’ each year, however they will be available for two years instead of one.

Get up to speed with a kit! With the new catalog, Stampin’ Up! will be offering ‘kits’ of ink pads, cardstock, markers, etc. to get you up to speed with the brand new colors! But, if you join now, you can get in on how to earn the kits free as a benefit that they are offering all active demonstrators with a special promotion until May 31st.