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Technique Tuesday: Napkin Transfer

 Today I wanted to share with you the Napkin Transfer Technique.   I have fallen in love with this technique and I know you will too.  It is so easy to do and will make you look at napkins in a whole new way!

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:  Iron napkin on dry heat. Carefully pull apart back layer.

Step 2:  Cut napkin down to a little bigger then the card stock you are using. 

Step 3:  Apply  glue stick to the entire surface of the card stock you will be covering.  Place napkin over the card stock, turn over and gently smooth.

Step 4:  Apply VersaMark to front of the napkin and sprinkle with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.

Step 5:  Heat Emboss.

Step 6:  Finish card.

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Tutorial: Bouquet of Flowers Card

They say  "April showers bring May flowers"  and last week we had quite a bit of rain here in the Indy/Greenwood area.  So today's featured card showcases a beautiful bouquet of flowers fit for any May celebration!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Melon Mambo card stock in half. Set aside.

2. Cut out a piece of 5-1/4”  x 4” Whisper White card stock and emboss with the Confetti Textured Embossing Folder.  Adhere to the front of the card. 

3. Adhere a 4” x 2” piece of Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack to the bottom of the card.

4. Fold a 3” x 3” piece of newspaper print paper into a triangle and tie with a piece of White Baker’s Twine.  Adhere to the front of the card.

5. Cut out a several flowers using the Botanical Builder Framelits Dies a 2 leaves and adhere to the top of your newsprint “wrapping.”

6. Stamp the “happy birthday” from the And Many More stamp set in Smokey Slate ink and punch out using the Modern Label Punch. Adhere to the front of the card.

7. Adhere a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of  Whisper White card stock to the inside of the card for your message.

 

Product List:  Click on the picture below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

And Many More Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134276] $27.00	And Many More Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134273] $37.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00
Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [140592] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $7.00
Have A Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack [140567] $8.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Stampin' Up! Retiring List

The Stampin' Up! retiring list has gone live!  Check out all the items that are retiring from this year's catalog  Download the list here and place your order on my Stampin' Up! Online Store today before they are all gone!

CLICK HERE FOR RETIRING STAMP

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR RETIRING EVERYTHING ELSE

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Honeycomb Card

Thanks to everyone who attended this weekend's April stamp camps at my house.  We had a great time stamping, along with lots of laughs.  I wanted to share with you one of the cards we made.  The theme for this month's classes was April Flowers so all the projects featured flowers in some way.  This particular card uses the You've Got This stamp set and the Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die.  

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Whisper White card stock in half. Stamp the background from the You’ve Got This stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink. 

2. Cut out a honeycomb from a piece of 5-1/2”  x 4-1/4” Whisper White card stock, using the Honeycomb Thinlits Die.  Adhere to the front of the card. 

3. Using a Sponge Dauber and Hello Honey ink, gently sponge a few of the honeycombs to give it a little color.

4. Stamp the flower from the You’ve Got This stamp set onto Lost Lagoon card stock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and cut out. Adhere to the honeycomb using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Stamp the stem from the flower in Black Memento Ink on Mossy Meadow card stock and cut out. Adhere to the flower.

6. Stamp the “I’m here for you” in Black Memento Ink on Whisper White card stock and cut out. Adhere to front of card.

7. With the Elegant Butterfly Punch, punch out a piece of embossed Tangelo Twist card stock and adhere to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Pearl Basic Jewels for a little bling.

 

Product List:  Click on the image below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

You've Got This Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139575] $28.00	You've Got This Wood-Mount Stamp Set [139572] $39.00	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.50
Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die [132965] $25.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $7.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $7.00	Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133677] $7.00	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $16.00
Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad [133643] $6.50

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 Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Tour My Stamping Room

I promised earlier this week I would give you a look at my stamping studio.  When we moved in I took over the smallest bedroom in our home and turned it into my craft room.  This is where I spend most of my day.  I'm always looking for ways to make this room better and more organized so it is always evolving!  Come tour my studio through these photos.

  

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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God Bless You Note Card

Sometimes simple is better as show in today's featured card.  I used the Flowering Fields limited edition stamp set which many of you chose as your FREE item during the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Promotion.  I loved this card so much I made a complete set using the 2015-17 In Colors for variety.  While you can no longer get the Flowering Fields stamp set, any flower set could be used and the Trust God is still available.  

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Adhere a piece 4-3/4” x 3-1/4” of Crumb Cake card stock onto a Whisper White Note Card. Set aside

2. Stamp a 4-1/2” x 3” piece of Whisper White card stock with the Flowering Fields Sale-a-bration stamp set, using 2014-16 Stampin’ Write Markers.

3. Cut a 3” x 1” piece of Delightful Dijon paper from the In Color Designer  Series Paper Stack and adhere it to the from of the stamped piece.  Tie a piece of Linen Thread around the strip of designer paper.

4. Stamp “God Bless You” from the Trust God stamp set in Crumb Cake ink. Adhere piece to front of card.

5. Stamp the envelope with the same flower image.

 

Product List:  Click on image for more information or to place an order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store today.

Trust God Clear Stamp Set [126702] $15.00	Trust God Wood Stamp Set [132094] $20.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.00
2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [138333] $15.00	2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [138432] $22.00	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $7.00

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Last Week of Weekly Deals!

 

Every Tuesday Stampin' Up!  has offered Weekly Deals to help reduce their inventory.  However, due to the success of this promotion, Stampin' Up!  no longer needs this program.  Instead, they will have a better promotion called Special Offers every few months as inventory allows.  

SO, THIS IS THE LAST WEEK for these great Weekly Deals so be sure to check out the  Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals in my Stampin' Up! Online Store   Save 25% on select Stampin' Up!   products --there's something for everyone!  But hurry as the discounted prices on the final week's deals will end on April 18th. 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Getting Organized With New Storage Units

I am always looking for a better way to keep my stamping room organized.  As any crafter knows, organization is key in keeping things in their place.  I recently ordered some storage units from Stamp-n-Storage to keep my punches and stamp sets organized.  They come unfinished so they can be painted to match your room's color-scheme.  My stamping room happens to be black & white so I painted everything white and added a special creme wax over them.

Unfinished Punch Storage Unit

White Chalky Finish Paint

 

Creme Wax

 And here are the finished units for my punches!

Stay tune as I will be posting more photos this week of my craft room to help inspire you!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Tiny Botanical Treat Box

Are you like me and love giving people little surprises?  This is a cute little box we made at last month's stamp camps and it is perfect to fill with some chocolate and give to your co-workers when you find out it is their birthday!  Or maybe they just need a little lift because they are having a bad day.  You can even add a small gift card to go along with the little box.  It's so easy to make and uses the Tiny Treat Boxes from Stampin' Up!   

If you would like to order any of the items used to make this darling gift box, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut a 12” x 1” strip of Cucumber Crush polka dot paper from the In Color Designer Series Paper Stack and wrap around a Tiny Treat Box, adhering with Tear &Tape Adhesive.  Put box together.

2. Cut out flowers and leaves from Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Cucumber Crush card stock using the Botanical Builder Framelits.

3. Color a large Pearl using a yellow Sharpie marker. Add to center of flowers. Adhere flowers and leaves to top of box.

 

Product List:  Click on picture for more information or to order item.

Tiny Treat Boxes [135829] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $7.00
Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [138433] $22.00

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals Ending Soon!

Every Tuesday Stampin' Up!  has offered Weekly Deals to help reduce their inventory.  However, due to the success of this promotion, Stampin' Up!  no longer needs this program.  Instead, they will have a better promotion called Special Offers every few months as inventory allows.  

So there are only 2 more weeks for these great Weekly Deals so be sure to check out the  Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals in my Stampin' Up! Online Store   Save 25% on select Stampin' Up!   products --there's something for everyone!  But hurry as the discounted prices on this week's deals end April 11th.  

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now