Simple card idea?

Wow, a week sure goes by fast when you're busy! Well, school is done for now, class parties are over... time to begin the last minute! Here is a simple layout that you can use with almost any set Christmas or not. This paper is Merry Moments DSP and the set used was *I think* SU! Sparkly and Bright. CUTE set!!!

I hope you all are doing well and are enjoying your preparations for Christmas! I am planning an event for mid-January. I am sorry I couldn't get anything planned for December. I will post a photo of a block calendar in a few days that will be an optional, pre-pay event since I need to pre-purchase the calendar kit and the blocks. More on that soon! Have a good day!

EXPLOSION BOX

Here's a fun little project to use either as a small gift box with a message inside or add some photos and give as a gift in itself. I used Real Red and Chocolate Chip cardstock and Merry Moments DSP.

What a yummy combination! The ribbon is Chocolate Chip 5/8 inch grosgrain. Here is the link to the instructions on SCS!

Office desk set?

Hello! In this little sack I added self standing note pad from the Dollar Tree, our favorite Ikea jar with paperclips inside and a Tart and Tangy apple (glittered with Heat and Stick and Dazzling Diamonds) on a scallop for the lid, a DSP decorated pen and a rectangle coaster decorated with DSP to make the mini clipboard. (The ones we made last year with the coaster calendar). Any questions or if you need a closer photo please let me know! Hope you are getting your Christmas planning and shopping under control! Christmas is two weeks away! Yikes...

Coaster Calendars

I know most of you have seen this or made one at one of my Stamp Camps last year. This is just an update. I know a few of you have ordered the mini rip off calendars.

I made this for the staff appreciation at Chester which is why I used the retired paper that matches the Tart and Tangy stamp set (that is still available).

The apples are so cute and perfect for a teacher :) I also added the post it notes on the other side and a pen with DSP rolled up inside. Then, I added a Gold Canyon apple tealight so the package smells great! Tomorrow I will post the gift with the Ikea Jar...

Christmas Card close up

Okay, here's a close up... I used a retired roller in Real Red ink on the Real Red cardstock. Then I simply stamped everything assembly style, one color and stamp at a time and adhered to the card base. I added Dazzling Diamonds to the berries and done! Ink colors used: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Real Red.

It may be too ambitious for you if you haven't started Christmas Cards by now but maybe you could think about Thank you cards? I'll be hosting a January event (possibly a thank you Stamp a Stack?) and introducing Sale - a- Bration which will run Jan - March!

SLACKER!

Wow! Has it really been THAT long since I've posted? Sigh... I need not say more! Here is my offering for today... you know the deal. I can't have another event until MY christmas cards are done-orders from Karl. They are almost done so I thought I'd share. I also have some little gifts that I made for Staff Appreciation at our school that shows off a fun use for our Ikea jars. I'll set that to post tomorrow morning.

On to the card-so simple and *I think* cute. It uses the set Berry Christmas which we used at the October stamp camp. It is simple to use and I love the images. The red bird has not been stamped yet in this photo but will post that also.

Hope it provides some inspiration! I may be able to host a calendar class but to be honest I don't know when I could do it. Let me know if that would be something you would be intersted in!

Frank and Frankie!

By special request, I finally found last year's Frank and Frankie! Just a note, these are not new and I did not come up with this great idea myself! There were a few ideas on various website's last year and this is one that I liked so I used it for Stamp Camp! If you need more info than I will give you right now please call or email me!

Stampin' Up! card stock used for both are: Green Galore, Elegant Eggplant, Pink Passion, Basic Black and Whisper White. The heads were our Stampin' Up! Top Note die run through the Big Shot. I trimmed the hair by hand with sharp paper snips. Punches used: My Way (punch out arrows and trim off tips for screws in head), Round Tab cut in half for noses, slit punch to slide ribbon through on the actual box, 1" and 1/2" circles for eyes. Eyelids are 1" punch cut in half and popped up with stampin' dimensionals. Detail were added with the black journaling pen and the whites in the eyes are with the white uni-ball Signo gel pen.

Check the Stampin' Up! website for this weeks' DEAL OF THE WEEK in case I don't get the image on here today! If you are interested in anything let me know by Sunday so we can combine to share shipping! Otherwise, you can order directly from my Stampin' Up! link on the side bar. This week's specials will end at 10am on Monday, Oct. 26.

Have a great day!!

Hello! Here's a quick and simple card I made a couple of weeks ago for a birthday... Here's the birthday set from the SU! Idea Book and Catalog again... I also ran the top note die through the bigshot on textured old olive. I stamped the flower and cut it out and adhered it with Stampin' Dimensionals and added a half pearl from the Pretties Kit. Both the flower and leaf stamps are from Embrace Life on pg. 104 of the SU! Idea Book and Catalog. I used a piece of bashful blue DSP and layered it onto bashful blue card stock. On a similar card (that I sent out with taking a pic!) I had sponged some color onto the flower for some added color.

Let's hope for warmer weather this weekend! Hope all is well!

October Stamp Camp projects

Wow! Did I really get them all together and get the photo done? Pat, pat, pat. There's a first time for everything! The Trick or Treat card was the 6th project I wasn't sure if we'd have time for. We had time in the Wednesday morning class so we completed it. For those in the Sunday class, I'll have it in with your orders!

I'm ready to work on my Christmas cards so I can schedule the November Stamp Camp so stay tuned.

I don't have a picture yet of this weeks "Deal of the Week" but you can click on my Stampin' Up! website link to view it. Three of our punches for $10.95 each (regularly $15.95). Remember, prices are different on the SU! website than on mine so be sure to go to the site from my link. Next week's deal will be different and I'll post a pic and a deadline date for ordering it. If you need anything else or have any questions please email me or give me a call! Have a great weekend! Kim :)

Hello! Thank you for checking back!! Here was one of the cards I came up with using the Berry Christmas set out of the SU! Holiday mini. I was going to use it for Stamp Camp but decided it might have too many steps. Trying really hard to keep the classes to the times I set!

So... I decided to share it here instead! This one is pretty self explanatory. I used one of the new In-Colors, soft suede polka dot ribbon and the Holiday DSP that is in the main catalog - the name escapes me at the moment.

I hope you like it! I do have another card to post tomorrow after the second round of Stamp Campers. It is a relatively small class which will be nice! I will also post some Halloween ideas from the past such as the "Top Note" (Big Shot) Frank and Frankie and some other fun ideas so stay tuned!

WHAT? A NEW CARD?

DID YOU MISS ME?

Well, you know the start of school is crazy for most of us (and the end of summer) so...

Not much has changed really but I thought I'd post a new card and let everyone know I had a ribbon share for sale. I know some of you can make it to Stamp on Sunday or Wednesday so I thought I'd post a photo for you to think about! I have them here already...

You get 3 yards each of all 6 new In-color polka dot ribbons for $15 - great way to have it all without ordering it all!

Here is a card I used for birthdays over the summer. Love the colors... Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise and Chocolate Chip SU! cardstock. I also used the Pink Flamingo DSP on this along with 1/4 in. Tempting Turquoise grosgrain and the set "On Your Birthday." A staple set if you like sending out birthday wishes!

Summer wedding!

Boy, I really need to get a good spot to photograph my cards! Again, not the best of photos. Oh well... Here is a quick and easy card that I made minutes before the wedding. Why do I (we) wait until the last minute? I was trying to match the colors and look of their wedding invitation. I used Safari Sand which I ran though the Big Shot with the Stampin' Up! Texturz plate "Perfect Details." I stamped the Mr. & Mrs. with Close to Cocoa and Safari Sand inks on Whisper White. The "Together Forever" is in Ruby Red. The cardstock I layered underneath and also scalloped with the new in color Soft Suede (love it!). The ribbon is Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain. If I had more time I would have embossed the mr. and mrs. for an added pop. I'll save that for another wedding :) This would be a quick and easy Stamp a Stack card-what do you think?

The set I used and LOVE is "Together Forever", find it on page 49 in the SU! Idea Book and Catalog.

Pizza anyone?

Okay, I call this Kivonne's pizza box because she's the one who shared it with me! Thanks! This was one of the stamp camp projects from 7/28 (the rest of the photos came out terrible so I'll post those a different day). I switched the box up a bit and used So Saffron for the box and Tea Party DSP with Regal Rose 5/8 in. grosgrain. Other cards stock colors were Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst and Certainly Celery. The monogram is from Lovely Letters and the set on the 3x3s is Only Ovals punched with the large scallop and the oval scallop. This is a fun and easy project! We put these two cards in it but you could put almost anything in it and make it any season too! Great gift idea! It's a good thing. I credit Martha for that... :0)

FYI: Orders from the Stamp Camp should be in by Friday!

Just Jawing... one more

Hello! Here's another offering from the Just Jawing stamp set. I just love this set and I'm glad to sub out the heart eyes since I'm bought this set for scrapbooking and cards for my boys. I've used the "you rock" sentiment in this set quite a bit too! This is a card I made for one of my nephew's birthdays. Unfortunately, some of the papers and the roller are retired but it's still a great idea! For his bandana I used a piece of going gray and added the marks with the edge of my basic black ink pad. His eyes were drawn in with a black stampin' write marker and then I added Crystal Effects to make them pop. The "happy o' birthday" if from the "On Your Birthday" set that is sooooo versatile! A must have for birthday cards and page

I'll be posting the projects we made at Stamp Camp last week soon! Until next time...

One more quick 3x3...

Another cute card I got to make at our meeting...

This is is using Bermuda Bay and Whisper White cardstock. We ran it though a new Stampin' Up! Texturz plate whose name escapes me at the moment. The raised image was lightly colored with Stampin' Pastels to make it pop! EZ.

Beautiful demo swap!

Isn't this card gorgeous? The colors are rich yet warm. This was a surprisingly simple card to make. We stamped the image from a new Hostess set in Black Stazon and then watercolored two colors: Old Olive and the new in-color Rich Razzleberry. The cs is Rich Razzleberry and this is the new polka dot ribbon of the same color. To make this square, scalloped card we used the large square scallop die for the Big Shot. It is very cool and is on my wish list!

Compliments to the Chef!

Don't think this photo does this card justice! I'm thinking of framing it and putting it in my dining room. Got this at my upline meeting on Sunday-thank you Kivonne and Sharon! Sharon made these and Kivonne had extra time to make us samples :)

The new Texturz plate Perfect Details was used for the background embossing and I love it! If you have a Big Shot or Sizzix machine this 3.95 texture plate is a must have! The set used was "Compliments to the Chef" (page 127 in the new SU! catty) and was stamped on brushed silver cs and then embossed with silver embossing then cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals. I think it came out great!

Stamp Camp Teaser

Don't get too excited... two consecutive posts? Okay, my goal for the month is to post at least every third day but I needed to get a note out about Stamp Camp so thought I'd post one of the cards we'll be making. The set used here was Three Little Words. I love this set... not only is it only 13.95 but in addition to the beautiful "Three little words" stamp is also comes with the flower and 6 other three words sentiments! Awesome! In addition to that you could always add your own three words from other sets. I also used three new papers... Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and the Razzleberry Lemonade DS

In addition to the card, I wanted to get a photo up about what to expect for the ribbon share - got the idea from one of my uplines, the great Sharon. She has it packaged so cute it made it real easy to click a photo so I could get it on right away! I have to admit that the quality of the photo stinks though and I couldn't get it rotated (sigh). Anyway, the recap is: Get 3 yards of each of the new in-color polka dot ribbon for $15. A great way to try all the new colors and then if you absolutely love one or two then you could get more on your own! I need a minimum of 5 people to participate so let me know ASAP if you are interested. As soon as I get 5 I will order.

Dog-gone great!

Hello! Wanted to share a 3 x 3 that I made for one of our favorite staff members at school. She is the best!! Anyway, I was excited to use this image from the Teacher's Pet set and was equally excited to see if remain in the current Stampin' Up! catalog. The DSP and the alphabet are retired so I need to get on it and make some current samples don't I? Cute and easy.

Hope your summer is going well and you are carving time out for yourself to make some cards or scrapbook! We all need a break from the heat sometimes right?

Chipboard projects

Good Morning!

Well here are two of the projects I have, the other is the rectangle shape and it's made into a mini clip- board by adding DSP onto it and an office clip. As for the frames above, I also have another that's hanging upstairs where the coasters are attached by gluing or adding ribbon with a brad or something in between each coaster so that they hang together. You can add photos or maybe spell out a name and hang them all together. I certainly don't have all the ideas but those are what I've used these coasters/calendars for. The metal pieces you see on the chipboard calendar are the jumbo eyelets from the SU! catalog.

Quick note before I go. I'm getting together a stamp a stack that will be next week. I know it is short notice but I know some of you want to do something! It will just be cards that you can hopefully start using over the summer! The Stamp a Stack will just be a flat fee. If you want to get anything retiring as of June 30 I will place another order after the Stamp-a-Stack. If you can't come you can always email me your order or order online using my SU! website link...

Have a great day! Kim

Hey!  I finally figured out how to put two photos on one post-sweet!  I know I promised these last weekend but by now I'm sure you know to check back!  A lot going on right now!

I needed to make three graduation cards and thankfully they were all for University High School grads so that made it easy!  Look how simple this card is... in the past I have not matched school colors but this time I thought it would be fun!  The colors I used were Bravo Burgundy (Cranberry Crisp looks best for U-High I think but it is retired) and More Mustard on a Very Vanilla card.  The set used is what I consider a "staple."  Think about how many graduations events are in your future and whether or not it would pay off to get this set.  How many cards would you make?  Would you use it to scrapbook your own kids' big events as well? It's called "Great Grads-24.95" and unfortunately, is retiring as of June 30.  The set below, "The Free and the Brave-21.95," is also on the retirement list.  You have until June 30 to order either.

Here is the card I made for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor using the above mentioned set.  I have two other Eagle Court of Honors this summer so I'll be posting at least one other idea using this set!  I stamped the eagle in Basic Gray and watercolored Close to Cocoa on his chest and More Mustard for his beak.

Before I sign off for who knows how long!!  Sad... The Last Chance list is out!  Retiring sets, paper and accessories are all on the website.  Click on my website link on the right bar to see what is available.  The accessories and paper will go FAST and some are 25% off.  If you would like ANYTHING off of this list let me know or order on my website ASAP!  The sale price should be listed.

Gotta run!  Enjoy your week!

3 x 3 Cheep Talk!

Hello There!

In an effort to post things a bit more regularly I thought I'd post a 3x3 that isn't necessarily new but is still inspiring!  I varied this a bit from a sample from my upline.  You know I LOVE this set and I know many of you do as well :)

I used Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Whisper White and some saffron DSP to punch out the flowers.  The rest of the images are from Cheep Talk!  Quick and easy...

Getting ready for two more football games this weekend...then it's the end to another season of Arena football (YMCA at least) for us.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend-supposed to be in the 70s Sat-Mon... sweet!

What's inside the box???

How cute are these cards??  I'd say pretty simple too except for the cut out details on the card to the right.  LOVE the Bella Rose paper!!  Looks like Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss as well-YUMMY!

Thanks for sharing your photos Kelly!

Bella Rose card box

Hello!

I really wanted to share this box that is a "re-do" of what was a stamp camp project almost 2 years ago! Kelly was asked to stamp a gift for an auction.  This is what she came up with using Bella Rose DSP, old olive 5/8 grosgrain, SU! jumbo eyelets and one of our retired alphabets.  I wish I knew how to put two photos on one posting but I don't so the cards inside will show up as the latest post!

Let me know what you think about making this box or one similar for a class!  I have an idea for a simpler box without a lid.  I'm still not sure if and when I'll schedule the May class so I'll keep you posted!  Either way, the special for May is purchase 3 packages of DSP and get one free.  If I don't have a class you can still take advantage of the sale when I put in an order the week after Memorial Day.

Hope your week is going good!   Where or where is the moderate weather I like?  Not too hot or cold... is that too much to ask?

Matchbox birthday!

Hope your day is going well!  I've only got a few minutes but am trying to post at least an idea once a day this month!  I love to inspire whether it's my own creation or one someone else has made.  I do my best to give credit.

This is a little gift I made for one of Nick's friend's birthdays - obviously a close friend that I knew wouldn't mind a homemade gift/card from Nick's mom!  He likes pigs (very punny-retired set) so along with the guy colors:  kraft, not quite navy, kiwi kiss and Maine Blueberry DSP (I'll have to double check that one) - I put in four hershey nuggets and folded money that fit in the little card.  The "HB" on the front is from the retired birthday set from last catalog.

Before I forget, this little matchbox is from the Big Shot die in the Occasions mini.  I wonder if it will make it into the next catalog which debuts July 1... hmmm.

Happy Birthday Lil' Sis!

Hello!  Thought I'd share the card and matchbox I sent my sister for her birthday.  She loves Saint Cupcake in Portland so using the "Always" DSP and Regal Rose cardstock, I made her a couple of cards and matching things.  This is just one of the cards-I'll see if I got a photo of the one I sent her a few weeks ago.

At the Seattle Stampin' Up! Regionals, one of the presenters talking about doing just this.  Looking around you and using the color combos or ideas you see on billboards, packaging, a magazine layout, etc.  I'd already been doing this so I was glad to find out at Regionals that I'm not the only one that found inspiration, saw "cards" or good color combos in everyday things!  Whew!  I am not losing it-Karl rolls his eyes whenever I find a good color combo on a napkin or take out box!  Enjoy the day! -Kim

Is Spring here yet?

Wow!  I guess I'm the best at the blogging thing-I'll tell you the best thing to do would be to add yourself to automatic updates so that you'll get the email when I post something!  I think it's on the right side of the page-you have to click and be a Follower.

Okay, here is a start-let's see if I can keep up with posting fun ideas... Don't know if the first days of may are the best time to start again since we'll probably all be outside enjoying our weather.

This photo does not really do it justice but this is a card that Lu brought to Stamp Camp.  She used the eyelet punch on a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 piece of cardstock all the way around to create the "frame."  Then she used her Stampin' Write markers to color the hydrangeas.  She also used the masking technique to add the text onto the pot.  Sweet!  The bee was also cut out and adhered with a Stampin dimensional.  The set used was "Bloomin' Beautiful."  Looks like the paper is Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant, whisper white and So Saffron DSP along with the Eggplant 1/4 grosgrain.  Nice job Lu!

Kelly has updated one of the card holder boxes we made a few years ago and paired it with Bella Rose DSP for an auction.  I'll post that as soon as she gets me her photo.  It is gorgeous!  Let me know if you'd be interested in a class where we make a card holder like it with cards/envelopes inside!  I may add that in addition to Stamp Camp if there is enought interest...

That's all for now... I hope you all have a great weekend!

P.S. I'll change the side bars to reflect the current specials/offers in a day or two.  Meanwhile if you click on the SU! website link you'll be directed the what is current automatically.

Kim

Thoughts & Prayers

Well, here I am again!  I made these before stamp camp but never got around to posting them!  I've been bad at keeping up-I'm sorry!  These were made using the "Thoughts and Prayers" set.  The top pic uses the free SAB paper and the bottom card uses the retired "Haiku" paper from the last catalog.  Both were very simple to make.  This is a GREAT set with very nice sayings so if you are looking for some good words.... check it out!

Thanks to those who made it to Stamp Camp last Sunday-I hope you all had a good time!  I always do!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26, same time, same place.  I'll get those invites out before Spring Break.

As always, if you need anything before then you can call me or order directly from my website anytime.  If you order from the website it will ship directly to you or any address you need it to.

Here's the link.... www.kimcantrell.stampinup.net.  Be sure to check it as well for other scrapbook, card and gifty ideas!

***Special note to Danna-I don't have a current money holder idea yet but will plan on posting one by the end of this weekend along with a gift card holder.

Sale-A-Bration offerings

Well long time no post!  Sorry about that-it's been a busier week than I thought!  I've got a Stamp Camp coming up this Sunday so I went down today and made a few things using the SAB Designer Series paper.  Although we'll be doing the mini-clipboard like the one here we'll be using different paper.  Just thought I'd throw out a few random ideas.  You can't see it well but the card on the left uses the free SAB paper, ribbon bundle and then the "Happy Birthday" star from the "Starring You" stamp set.  I'll post a couple of smaller closeups... The card on the right uses the SAB paper and one of the other free SAB sets, "Congratulations."  This card would be super easy to make multiples of using the different paper designs and different greetings.

March 31 is the last day to order $50 and pick a free item from the SAB catalog so if you aren't attending Stamp Camp and want anything you'll need to call me or get onto my website and place your own order.  If you purchase $50 you'll need to then add on the item # for the free item before you check out.

Excuse the photo-I took it at the end of the day and the lightning did not work in my favor! Hope these ideas find you feeling crafty and if not, hope they inspire you!

Kim

Mailboxes for the girls...

Hi All!  I know it's been a few days... so, I thought I'd share some mailboxes I made for some special girls!!  I haven't given them to them yet because I am going to put some "scraps" they have been asking me for and I haven't gone though my thing yet.  By scraps I mean bits of DSP, cardstock, cut outs, etc., things to add onto cards - hmmm... also known as card candy I think?

On a Target dollar spot mailbox I used the Just Jawing set and some retired paper that I wished was still in the Stampin' Up! catalog!  I am sure they will like them and need to get my act together for them :)

Anyway, I have a small 3 x 3 using Cheep Talk that I'll add on here tomorrow night after a workshop I have for Jane-should be fun!  Hope to see some of you at my Stamp Camp on Sunday, March 15.  Click here to see the Stamp Camp date and info... Have a good night!

New Mini OCCASIONS Catalog

This new mini catalog doesn't begin until April 1.  However, Stampin' Up! is offering 20% off select sets. I will add a link on the side to the Occasions mini for you to preview in case the one in this post doesn't work!  The following from the mini are available to purchase now:

An Egg-cellent Easter, 21.95

Wagon Full of Fun, $34.95

Eight Great Greetings, $27.95

(Also available in Spanish and French)

Egg Hunt Stampin' Around wheel, $6.50

Remember, Sale-A-Bration ends March 31.  Besides the free product with a $50 purchase Stampin' Up! is also offering 15% off of the $199 starter kit.  See what's in the starter kit on page 14 of the new catalog. You can get one free if you place an online order from my website or come by and get one from me for $5 and I'll give you a $5 coupon off your first order.  Call me if you have any questions!

Polka Dot Punches Free SAB set!

Happy Saturday! Okay, here's the one I had the brain blurp on.  I am really enjoying this set-I was trying to use the individual images that I punched out in different colors but then I realized (after I stepped away!) that I was trying to do too much with the layout I was trying.  So, I ended up using just one image - the one that fits the Star Flower punch.  Then, I punched a star flower out of Kiwi Kiss and snipped off two of the petals to make leaves behind the star flower.  The cardstock is Riding Hood Red with 3 images from the SAB set stamped also in RHR.  I love it!  The cardstock under the white is Old Olive and the ribbon is Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain.  I also stamped the sentiment which is from Upsy Daisy and punched it with the oval punch.  The scrap of DSP is the Free SAB paper.  I hope to post a card tomorrow using random scraps of this SAB DSP.

Remember, you can get either the Polka Dot Punches set or the 12 x 12 SAB DSP (Designer Series Paper) free with a $50 purchase of Stampin' Up! product through the end of March.  To see the rest of the SAB (Sale-A-Bration) freebies click on the link to my Stampin' Up! website. Once there, click on "Promotions" toward the bottom and it will bring up the Sale-A-Bration page with a link to the catalog.

Well, hope you like the card and also hope you can find some time to stamp, craft, knit or whatever else you like to do that is fun!

Botanical Blooms swap

Ever get the groove going but just can't make it happen? That was me today!  I decided to work on a new card to share using the SAB set Polka Dot Punches since the free set/ribbon/paper promotion ends in one month.  I thought I had the idea, started cutting and stamping and just couldn't get it just right-argh!  Boys were getting out of school so I decided to leave the room and come back to it later. Sometimes you have to just let it go!  I hope that the finishing touch will just "POP" out at me later this evening so I can share it with you!  I will also have the details for the Stamp event on March 15 as well.

Meanwhile, look at this awesome card!  Remember the demo meeting I told you about that I needed to make 8 swaps for? This is one I got in return from Sharon last weekend.  I am thinking of using a variation of it on the 15th. Besides the free SAB set, Botanical Blooms, also used that is new to the catalog is the Eyelet Border punch (page p.185)!  We will most likely use this technique but use my Scallop Edge punch since I don't have the new one.  The chocolate chip is popped up with dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds are used in the middles of the flowers which are watercolored.  The ribbon is 1 1/4" grograin Pink Piroutte. That's it for now... I'm heading outside before the sun goes away!

Garden Greetings & Cheep Talk

Boy do I need to get better at updating my blog!

Close to the weekends things start to get busier and  to be perfectly honest with you my blog is at the bottom of the list!  I'm sorry!  I'm a Mom with 3 boys and a lot of pans in the fire.  I do feel more organized with each new day and hope to have a plan next time! 

With that said, I do have a few samples I could share from my latest demo swap in between my own samples. This card I'm posting here was my contribution.  Each of us brings x number of cards (depending on the number of attendees) of the same card to swap with others participating.  This way we all get different samples to show our customers.  As a demonstrator who simply cannot buy all the new things or have time to make a bazillion samples - this is great and fun!  Anyway, this card was made using Cheep Talk and Garden Greetings... two of my new favorite sets!  Colors used:  Chocolate chip, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Pacific Point and versamark for the flowers added on the Kiwi Kiss cardstock.  I also used the paper piercer on the strip of Real Red cardstock and double punched the scallop punch to get the cool look around the bird.  The circle was cut out using the circles die on the Big Shot.  By the way, I did individually cut out those flowers.  And no, it wasn't that hard!  Till next time....

Loving this new set... Cheep Talk!

Ah, a possible option for March stamp camp or the Stamp a Stack?  I'm trying to figure out exactly what we'll be making.  I've got a cute little basket, a mini clip board perfect for daily to-dos or a grocery list, a note pad with pen and a few cards.  I will also be posting a date soon for a simple Stamp-a-Stack as well where we'll make 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs complete with envelopes for $22.  I'll add that class if I have enough interest so let me know if adding to your card stash and having fun making cards here sounds like something you'd be interested in!  I hope to do those every few months in between Stamp Camps for those that have fun making the cards to send away and not just for personal samples!  We'll also use the Big Shot dies and texture plates which not every one has at home to use for their cards.

Please let me know if there are any techniques you would like me to try and cover in an upcoming Stamp Camp. Thanks for checking in!  Have a great day :) ...Kim

Gotta love those birds and Sweet Always DSP!

Well, here they are again!  A quick card to post.  This one was pretty simple and I loved the colors!  Pumpkin pie base with hearts stamped in versamark for a background-hard to see, I know.  Big Shot "Top Note" in chocolate chip and pink 5/8 grograin.  I also stamped the birds on some of the pink polka dotted Sweet Always DSP and cut them out and adhered them to the birds stamped on the whisper white and then punched out with the 1 3/8 inch circle punch.  Added a dimensional and done!  I'll be posting a sample later with the birds from the Cheep Talk set.  I hope to play later tonite after the boys are to bed.  Hope this cards finds you having a nice day :)

Cantrells 2 - Nasty Cold bug 3

Hi all!  First Zachary, then Nick, now me! Though we are still in the midst of the family sickness I thought I'd post a card that I made using the free SAB paper.  Some of you made this at Stamp Camp using the Candy Lane paper for a Valentine card.  This is the same exact card and uses the Love You Much stamp set on page 27 of the new catalog.  The birds really help it be much more than a typical "valentine" set.  It's a great "friend," "hello," or "thinking of you" set too! I also love that the hearts (not shown here) punch out using the new Heart to Heart punch.  I'll work on a card using that to show you in a future post.  I'm getting a new shipment of new stamp sets tomorrow with the Stamp Camp order and will work on posting new samples using those as well!

I hope your families are staying healthy and enjoying the 3 day weekend!  For those with an order-I will call you tomorrow if it comes in!  Toodles... Kim

Send a Card a Friend Day!

This past Saturday, Feb. 8 was "Send a Friend a Card Day."  Three of you who came to Stamp Camp on Sunday participated!  This is Annie's card using Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss card stock and bits of Stampin' Up! designer series paper.  Love the colors and the use of the strips to make a quilt!  I'm thinking this is a great use for those strips of paper that are hard to throw away!  Beautiful card - thanks for sharing Annie!

Thanks to those that were able to come to Stamp Camp on Sunday.  I had a fun time and hope you did as well!  The order has been placed and ought to be here early next week.

Barb made a card to send and Karen brought me a Valentine card using A Happy Heart stamp set that I will post tomorrow.  I hope if you weren't able to attend that maybe these cards will inspire you to send a card from your stash or make a new one to send to a friend!

Quick project

Yikes!  I haven't posted since Superbowl!  What a heartbreaker (for those of us who are Cardinal Fans) — I guess I'm over it now.  It was a great game either way!

Don't give up on me!  I do hope to post at least every other day... I've had one of those weeks!  The good news is that I am done with our personal taxes and the taxes for Cantrell Landscaping as well!!  Sweet.

Back to stamping... here's a cute little box I found in this month's Stampin' Success and thought I'd try my hand at making it to show you all.  The picture stinks-one of those days where I can't figure out the camera to make it crisp.  It would make a great thank you, hold a Valentine or Just Because treat, maybe make great Shower or Wedding favors too.  Please let me know if you'd like a copy of the template and I'd be happy to give it to those coming to Stamp Camp or pop it in the mail to you.   The cardstock is Kiwi Kiss, SU! stamp set is Wow Flowers with a brad in the middle of the pumpkin pie flower.  EASY!  I hope your week is going well!

P.S. I added a link to the right that directs you to my Stampin' Up! website where you'll find more projects and ideas!  For now click on the catalog that says, "Click Here to Place an Order."  I need to update the site but for now that will be how you get to my site.  More on that later... Kim

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

Do I need to say the Cantrell's are hoping the Cardinals can win this one?  I also anxious to see if for any reason the Steelers get to play #2 Dennis Dixon.  He is one of the backups to Ben Roethlisberger and was a draft pick from the Oregon Ducks AND one of my favorite players! Other than the Cards winning -- it would be fun to see Dennis out there!

Anyway... thought I'd post a card I made with the "Always" stamp set just for inspiration.  I used the large scallop that we will be using for one of the cards at Stamp Camp next Sunday.  No DSP on this one-just stampin!  I used versamark for the background images on the Close to Cocoa and the Baja Breeze cardstock-it's a little hard to see in this photo.  The other cardstocks used were Whisper White and Really Rust.  Ribbon is SU! Baja Breeze.  Of course the set is "Always," a current set from Stampin' Up!

THE SUNDAY, FEB. 8 STAMP CAMP IS OFFICIALLY FULL.  HOWEVER, IF I GET MORE FOR MONDAY I DO HAVE SOME PEOPLE WHO COULD MOVE TO MONDAY TO MAKE ROOM FOR YOU... IF ARE STILL INTERESTED BUT HAVEN'T REPLIED... LET ME KNOW BY TOMORROW!!  If you just can't make it, check back tomorrow and I hope to have my Stampin' Up! site linked to this one by late day.  You should be able to view the Sale-A-Bration catalog - I guess since it is Feb. 1 today you ought to be able to view it on www.stampinup.com. You can either call me and I can place an order for you or you can order directly from my website online after I get it set up.  You will receive a free catalog with any online order!

Another option if you can't make it... SAB is a great time to have your own workshop-lots of great benefits!  If you are interested in a Feb. or March workshop just give me a call!

Off to get us all ready for church!  Whether you watch the Super Bowl or not, I hope you all have a Blessed Sunday!!  :) Kim

Stamp Camp Card

Here is one of the cards I made for a demonstrator swap that we'll also be making it at the Feb. 8 Stamp Camp!  A simple and not too mushy Valentine card...  Gotta love the Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla satin ribbon and the Iridescent Ice on the lovely dandelion!  Card stock colors are Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Cameo Coral and Whisper White.  Stamp sets used: Both Stampin' Up...  A Happy Heart and large background Pretty Petals.

COME JOIN ME FOR FEBRUARY STAMP CAMP!

Sunday, February 8 from 1 - 4pm.  We will make 2 cards, a mini 2009 calendar plus a fun Valentine project!  The fee for Stamp Camp is EITHER $15 with no purchase (envelopes will be included if you pay the fee). OR, you make a minimum purchase of $25 out of the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog and the Stamp Camp projects are free!  Either way, please bring your own adhesive and paper snips.

I will have the Sale-A-Bration specials and a few give aways too!  Space is limited so R.S.V.P. by Monday, February 2 to hold your spot!  If there is enough interest - I may add a class on Monday, Feb. 9 from 9:30 - 12:30 to keep the classes small.  Feel free to pass this invite onto anyone you think may be interested.  Kim 998-8649

Fun Treat Pouch

Well, the official name for this one is the "diaper pouch" but I decided that wasn't a great heading!  HA!  Anyway, Jan mentioned this idea to me last week so I decided to make one for everyone to see.  It is very cute (I think) and simple. You can't really tell on this photo but I also used heat and stick to add Iridescent Ice to the message on the front. Gotta add the bling.

The key here is to cut an even square out of double sided designer paper.  For this tiny treat holder I used a 6x6 piece of "Always" Stampin' Up! DSP.  First, you fold it end to opposite end.  Hmm... Karl always says I'm not good at directions so I will post those later tonite.  I'm a bit short on time!  This treat holder is pretty small but I managed to fit 5 hershey kisses in it with a small cello bag.  A pre-purchased small sized candy would be great if you were making more than a few.