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Week 2: New Stampin' Up! Special Offers

It is Week 2 of Stampin' Up's  3-week Special Offers and you are going to love all the items offered at a discount!  If you wish to place an order, visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  But hurry as these items are only on sale until Sept. 14th!

 

 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Christmas Baby Bear Frame

Last weekend was my monthly stamping class and I like to have a special door prize at each class.  This month I had a cute little picture frame made with the Baby Bear stamp set.

SPOILER ALERT:  To cover the frame I used the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! Christmas Catalog which will debut on Thursday, September 1st.  I also used the new Jolly Hat Builder Punch from the Christmas Catalog. 

I'd like to congratulate Carol Rasp who was the winner of the door prize!

Don't you have wonderful memories of your childhood teddy bear?  I think that is why I love this set so much.  My teddy bear was named Bopsy Bear and made a growling sound when I turned him over!

While this stamp set will make a great baby card, it can also be used for holiday cards, too!  This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. You combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want.  To order, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

This is a 12-piece Photopolymer stamp set.  
* Are totally transparent for perfect image placement.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

 

 

 

My next stamping classes will be held on Saturday morning, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.  We will be getting a jump on the holidays and making all holiday cards -- Halloween, Thanksgiving AND Christmas.  After-all, it is never too early to start thinking about the holidays!  If you would like more information on my stamping classes, please contact me at [email protected].  Class sizes are limited.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Tutorial: Swirly Bag Tote

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For the last few weeks I've been showing you some cute cards using the Swirly Bird stamp set and the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies.  Today I wanted to show you how to make a fun tote to hold all these cards.  It, too, uses the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies.

 

 

 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut a piece of Tip Top Taupe from the In Color Designer Series Paper Stack to measure 4” x 12” and set aside.

2. Cut several pieces of Basic Black card stock according to the following measurements: 

               Base:  5-1/4” x 2-1/2;  score at 1/2” each on each of the 4 sides.

               Handles:  Cut 2 to measure 8-1/2” x 1/2”; round the ends of the handle.

               Trim Pieces:  Cut 2 to measure 12” x 1/2”

3. After base has been scored, fold along score lines, then cut flaps to score line and add Glue Dots and adhere to form base.

4. Add Tear & Tape Adhesive to the 4” x 12” designer paper and carefully add to the Basic Black base.

5. Adhere 1/2 of a Delicate White Doily to the top outside of the tote.

6. Adhere one of the Basic Black 1/2” x 12” strips around the top of the tote.

7. With the 1/8” Handheld Circle Punch, punch holes for the handles. Add the Basic Black 8-1/2” x 1/2” handles using brads.

8. Adhere one of the Basic Black 1/2” x 12” strips to the inside top of bag.

9. Embellish bag as desired.

 

 

Product List:  Click on the picture below for more information or to order the item from my Stampin' Up! Online Store!  And don't forget, it's Stampin' Up! Bonus Days -- for every $50 spent, you will receive a $5 Bonus Day Coupon to use in August!

 

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00	2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [138432] $22.00
Delicate White Doilies [141701] $3.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Tutorial: Note Card & Tea Bag Holder

Today's tutorial features a cute little note card and tea bag holder.  It is the perfect little something to give someone who is not feeling well.  Or better yet, instead of a tea bag you can tuck a gift card inside and it makes a special gift!  I would like to thank  Chiaki Haverstick for teaching me how to make these.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper to measure 8-1/2” x 12” Save the piece that you cut off for your gift card.

2. Score the shorter edge at 2-1/2” and 6”

3. Score the longer edge at 1-1/4” , 2-1/2”, 5”, 6”, 7” 9-1/2” and     10-3/4”

4. Fold the paper at all the creases and cut off the 2-1/2” squares from each corner. Fold the four corners to the inside crease.

5. Fold these flaps to the inside. You should now have a long rectangle. 

6. Turn over and fold as shown below.

7. Adhere flaps; cut each flap at an angle. Punch two holes in the top and tie with a ribbon.

8. Fold a piece of 6” x 3” Whisper White card stock in half and adhere a 2-3/4” x   2-3/4” Designer Series Paper.  Add a “you are Tea-riffic tag using the A Nice Cuppa stamp set and the 2” Circle  and the 1-3/4” Circle Punch, coordinating card stock and linen thread.

 

 List of Products Used

A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Stamp Set [140683] $17.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00
1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $18.00

 

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: Valentine Treat Bag

With Valentine's Day just days away, I thought it would be fun to show you this cute treat bag that is very easy to make.  Just fill it with some Valentine's goodies for that special person.  It uses the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies.  Any bag would do but I used the Polka Dot Tag a Bag Gift Bags which I found on the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack.  If you would like to order any of the items used to make the treat bag, just visit My Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 INSTRUCTIONS

1. With Real Red card stock, cut out a valentine using the Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits Dies.
2. Cut out a Pink Pirouette tag using the Banners Framelits and emboss with the Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
3. Stamp a piece of Whisper White card stock with the ribbon image from the Bloomin’ Love stamp set in Real Red ink.  Stamp the “BE MINE’ from the same stamp set inside the ribbon.  Carefully cut out and adhere onto the Pink Pirouette tag.
4. Adhere half of a Tea Lace Paper Doily behind the tag and adhere onto a gift bag. We are using the Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags for this project.
5. Adhere the Real Red lacy heart onto the bag. Add a bow — we are using hemp twine for our bow. 

 

Here is another take using the same bag.  I love that you can put a gift card or note card in the front pocket and some Valentine goodies inside.  All you need to do is fold the bag about 1/3 up and adhere sides with some Stampin' Up!  Tear &Tape Adhesive.  Decorate the bag and Fill!

 

 

Product List:  For more information or to order, click on the picture below.

 

Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies [140621] $25.00	Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399] $3.00	Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111351] $7.00	Banners Framelits Die [132173] $27.00
Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [137364] $7.50	Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags [135503] $3.95	Natural Hemp Twine [100982] $2.95	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [140643] $17.00

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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! 

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Vampire Treat Box

 

It's that time of year again when the little ghosts and goblins will be going from house to house looking for those awesome treats.  This darling little vampire treat box was made at my last stamp camp.  It's easy to make and can be filled with cookies, candy or even a gift card for someone special!

To order any of the items used to make this Halloween treat box, visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. With the Fry Box Bigz L Die, cut out a Real Red and a Basic Black box.  Keeping only the back and sides of the Real Red piece, gently cut off the front.  Adhere to red piece to the back of the black fry box.  Using the new Tear & Tape Adhesive, adhere the sides of the fry box together.

2. To make the vampire's face cut out a Whisper White circle using the on the 2-1/2” Circle Punch.  Cut out a Basic Black circle with the same size punch and cut down circle to form his “hair.”  Adhere the black hair onto the face.

3. Cut out another Basic Black circle using the 1-3/4” Circle Punch.  Cut circle down and then cut in two triangles for “teeth.”  Adhere to the face.

4. Using the Bird Builder Punch, cut out two Whisper White wings for the ears.  Adhere to the face.

5. Using a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, add eyebrows above squiggly eyes.  Adhere face to front of fry box.

6. Stamp “Bite Me”  from the Bite Me Photopolymer stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using the 1-3/8 Circle Punch.  Adhere to the back of the fry box.

 

Products Used -- Click on picture for more information or to order. 

Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set [134622] $14.00	Builder Bird Punch [117191] $18.00
1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch [119854] $18.00	2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $18.00	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Fry Box Bigz L Die [132966] $33.00

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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! 

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The Minions Are Coming!

This was Spirit Week at my grand-daughter's school and each day had a special theme.  One of the days was Favorite Character Day and they were to dress up as their favorite movie character.  Little Miss Emma is in the 2nd grade and I thought for sure she would dress up as her favorite princess, especially as she has several princess costumes.  Boy was I ever wrong.  When I asked her who she was going to be she thought for a moment, then smiled her little toothless smile and said, "I'm going to be a Minion!"  

It was really an easy outfit to come up with.  She just needed a yellow shirt and a pair of blue jeans.  The goggles were a little more of a challenge.  Her mommy found the goggles she wore when she had eye surgery and her daddy spent some time trying to get the lenses of them.  Pretty clever, huh?

 

I really shouldn't have been too surprised at her idea as I guess Minions are all the rage.  So pictured above is Emma dressed as her version of a Minion!  

If you search Pinterest, you will find lots of cute Minions.  Recently Emma and I tried our hand at making a Minion using the Fry Box Bigz Die.   And the darling candy bar wrapper below was posted recently on Pinterest.  

 

 

Minion candy bar wrapper as found on Pinterest

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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Butterfly Wine Tag

When giving someone a gift of wine, I think adding a special tag makes the gift so much more personal. I love making tags so today I wanted to show you a beautiful butterfly tag that would look great on a bottle of wine.  It's very pretty and easy to make, adding a beautiful splash of color.

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

 

1)  Sponge some color onto a piece of Whisper White card stock.  I used Bermuda Bay and Blushing Bride ink.  Then stamp the 2 largest butterflies from the Watercolor Wings photopolymer stamp set in VersaMark and emboss with Gold Embossing Powder.

 

2)  Cut out the butterfly using the Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies.

 

3.   Cut out two banners using the Banners Framelits Dies.  Emboss the smaller one with the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Decorate it with a strip of Gold Glimmer Paper and a piece of a Delicate Doily.  Stamp the Just for you  and punch out with the Decorative Label punch and add to the banner tag, along with the butterfly.  

4.  Add a piece of Baker's Twine for hanging.

 

 

 

Products Used -- Click on picture for more information or to order.

 

Watercolor Wings Photopolymer Stamp Set [139424] $26.00	Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies [138135] $17.00	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.50	Banners Framelits Die [132173] $27.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $6.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171] $6.50
Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399] $3.00	Decorative Label Punch [120907] $18.00

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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

Sleigh Ride Window Luminary

 One of my favorite things in the Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog  is the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies.  You can make some very pretty cards with it when paired with the Happy Scenes photopolymer stamp set.  However, even without the stamp set, you can create some great things. 

Today's featured item is a darling luminary I first saw on Pinterest.   I put my own spin on it by adding the cardinal to the front.  Besides the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies, it uses the Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies.  Both are a must have, in my opinion!  

The luminary is made by cutting out 4 windows from Basic Black card stock.  Then a thin strip of the same card stock is folded in half and used for adhering the windows together to form the box.  Inside is a battery-operated tealight.

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

 

 

 

 

Product List - Click on item for more information or to order

Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies [139666] $20.00	Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies [139670] $19.00	Builder Bird Punch [117191] $18.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $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