Flower Shop Stamp Club Cards

The card below was definitely everyone's favorite from July's stamp club meeting.

We stamped the flowers and greeting on black card stock using white craft ink.  Then we heat embossed using white embossing powder.  Finally, we used the new Blendabilities markers to color the flowers and greeting.  We also used the Blendabilities to color pearls (or rhinestones.)  The colors really "pop" in real life!

Below is another example:

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Kathy

Tuesday's Tip - Diane's Show & Tell

 

Today's tip is actually one of my customer's Show & Tell projects from July's Stamp Club meeting.  I encourage club members to bring something that they have been working on since our last meeting.  Diane has been busy organizing her Designer Series Paper.  This is a page from a binder where she has printed samples of her DSP and coordinating card stock.  Although you could do this by cutting and pasting scraps, Diane chose to scan her paper and complete this page digitally.  (Can you tell that her job is working with computers?)

Below are two samples of the "Card in a Box" project we will be making at my Birthday Bash on Saturday.

The basic box is easy to make.  The hard part is choosing which stamps, paper, and inks to use!  There is still room if you would like to join us THIS SATURDAY to make birthday cards.  More details can be found BY CLICKING HERE

CLICK HERE to see the current Stampin' Up! promotions, including Weekly Specials, Half Off Paper Pumpkinm, and Buy 3 get one FREE (Designer Series Paper.)

If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: EFEZCMPN

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Kathy

Christmas in July - Stamp Club Contest!

Yesterday I shared with you the homework assignment I gave to my club members in June.  I was blown away with their creativity!  Please take a look at their cards and then PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT to vote for your favorite.  I will have a  prize for the winner.  It is going to be tough!  Here we go........

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Please vote by leaving a comment with the number of your favorite card.

Voting Ends July 31.

Thanks for stopping by & thanks for voting!

Kathy

Christmas in July - Homework!

I like to challenge my stamp club members by encouraging them to stamp in between our monthly meetings.  At our June meetings, I gave everyone that accepted the challenge these supplies - a Very Vanilla card base, strips of Real Red and Old Olive card stock, and two strips of some retired Designer Series Paper.  I told them that they must use all of these pieces to make their card.  They did not have to use the entire piece - but must use a part of each piece.  They can use other supplies that they have (Stampin' Up! if they have them.)  I also told them that I would prefer a Christmas card.

For the first time since I began giving homework - I took the challenge myself.  I must say that this was very difficult for me!  I like to CASE (Copy And Share Everything.)  So to come up with an original idea was tough.  And the bold circles on that DSP did not make it easy!  But after a lot of trial and error, this is what I came up with:

The small striped piece is the back of one of the patterned strips. I'm not thrilled with this card, but I don't hate it either. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Check back tomorrow to see what my club members did with these materials.  You will be amazed!

July's Show & Tell

I had 21 ladies here (over 4 days) for my July stamp club meetings.  I gave a sneak peek of our first project HERE.  Before I show you the other projects we made, I wanted to share the "Show & Tell" projects that some of my club members brought to the meeting.  These are projects that they have made since our last club meeting.

Here is a beautiful card that Lisa made:

Below is a  Journal (Stampin' Up item #135718) that Jean covered and decorated.

And here is another journal that she decorated by stamping on the outside and inside front cover.  These journals are 2 for $4.95 (p.200 in the current catalog.) They make a great gift.

Below are some MY DIGITAL STUDIO projects that Lyn made.  The first two are shadow boxes she made of her nephew's commissioning ceremony.

She used fabric for the blue background, printed the text boxes using MDS, and then mounted on cardstock and arranged in the frame.  For the one with the red back ground, she created the entire page in MDS - no physical cutting and rearranging the pieces.  These are just beautiful in real life!

Below is a framed 12x12  scrapbook page that Lyn designed in MDS.  She has made a lot of these for new babies and also for graduations.

You can make projects like this (scrapbook pages, calendars, photo books, etc...) by using My Digital Studio.

CLICK HERE to learn more about it.  You can even get a 30 day trial for FREE!

Diane also brought show & tell, but I will share hers for Tuesday's tip!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Tuesday's Tip - Ink Refills storage

Today's tip is an easy and inexpensive way to store your Stampin' Up! ink refills.

Please CLICK HERE to view the current Stampin' Up! promotions including Paper Pumpkin at Half Price!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

Monday's Mailbox

Here are two cards that showed up in my mailbox last week.  Although I enjoyed all the birthday  messages on Facebook - it was receiving these beautiful handmade cards that  put the biggest smile on my face.

The card below was made by Nancy F.

The card below was made by Lyn C.

 (I also received a card from Lynne L. but will show you that one when I post the homework from July's stamp club meeting!)

And to top it off - 

July's Paper Pumpkin kit showed up in my mailbox 

ON MY BIRTHDAY!

Watch the 1 minute video below to see what came inside the kit - it's a good one!!!!

If you have never subscribed to Paper Pumpkin before - you can try it for two months at HALF PRICE.  CLICK HERE for more information.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.
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Kathy

Second Annual Birthday Bash!

Here are some of the cards you can make at my 2nd Annual Birthday Bash.

Make 8 cards for $20

Hope Lutheran Church, Virginia Beach

Saturday August 2, 2014

10 am - 2 pm

(Come when you like, just allow enough time to finish the cards by 2 pm)

Bring Your Own Adhesive!

The first 15 people to sign up and pay will be guaranteed a spot in the "Card in a Box" class.  Others will be able to make the card if time allows.  Check back in a few days to see what a card in a box looks like.  (I'm still working on samples.)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Contact me if you have any questions.

Hope to see you on August 2!

Invite a friend to join the fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Paper Pumpkin Promotion

 

 

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin yet, now is a great time to sign up!  New subscribers will get 50% off your first two months!  (Regular price is $19.95 - includes shipping!)    You must use the Promo Code: HALFOFF2

What is Paper Pumpkin, you might ask?  It is a monthly creative escape (craft kit) - delivered right to your mailbox every month.  Everything you need to make a cute paper crafting project is included, although you may need adhesive and scissors.  Step by step directions (with photos) are included.

• You can cancel at any time.
•  You can skip a month without being charged.
• If you are not happy with your kit - call Stampin' Up! and they will "make it right."

CLICK HERE to see some of the past kits.

If you think you aren't creative - you will change your mind after making your first project!

If you are creative - there are many ways to change and adapt this kit to make other projects.

I have a FREE PAST KIT to give to the first 5 people who sign up.  You must be a brand new subscriber.  Please make sure you use the Paper Pumpkin link at the top or bottom of my blog's  home page- or make sure you name me as your demonstrator!  You must use the Promo Code: HALFOFF2

Then CONTACT ME so I can send you your free kit!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

 

Tuesday's Tip - Ink Pad Storage

Today I am sharing a video that will show you how I store my Stampin' Up! ink pads.  Keep following my blog - you never know when I might find another one of these storage boxes for a blog giveaway!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

Monday's Mailbox

I had two hand made cards show up in my mailbox this week!

The card above is made with one of Stampin' Up!'s newest photopolymer stamp sets, CALLING ALL HEROES.  I received this card from my upline, Susan Elise, for being one of the top 5 in sales for her entire group of Southern Stars! 

I received this card from one of my stamp club members, Patti.  Even though I wish that birthdays would not come around so quickly..........I do enjoy receiving hand crafted cards from my stamping friends.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

The Last of Last Month's SWAPS

Below are two more SWAP cards that I received at our Southern Stars team meeting in June.  The card below was made by Susan Elise.  She used the stamp sets, Traveler and Chalk Lines (for the background.)

 The card below was made by Marion.  She used the stamp set, The Open Sea.

Both of these cards are great cards to send to the men in your life.

CONTACT ME if you have questions about the products used to make these cards.

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If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ (Valid through July 13, 2014.)

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Kathy

More SWAPS

Here are two more SWAP cards that I received at last month's Southern Stars meeting.  The card below was made by Kelly.  She used Stampin' Up!'s new In Colors to make her card.  The coordinating ribbon is beautiful and very easy to work with.

 The card below was made by Ellen, who also happens to the newest member on my Stampin' Up! team.  This was the first SWAP she participated in and she did a great job.  Love the bright colors!

PLEASE CONTACT ME if you have questions about any of the Stampin' Up! products used to make these cards.

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If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Cute Cake Box

My stamp club meetings are happening this weekend and this is the first project we will be making.

It is a cute box, in the shape of a piece of cake.  I think the ribbon around the middle looks like a layer of frosting.  It is attached loosely and slides off so that you can open the back of the box and get to whatever goodies you decide to put inside.  Here is what the box looks like when it is open.

I had to try making a box like this after viewing THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO.

CONTACT ME to learn how YOU can get in on the fun and make a cute project like this.

CLICK HERE  to see my calendar of events and to shop 24/7.  Lot of new items have been added to the CLEARANCE RACK.  You can see the Weekly Deals by CLICKING HERE

If you choose to place an order online, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ (Code is valid through Sunday July 13, 2014.)

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Kathy

Bloom With Hope - #2

Here is another SWAP card I received using the hostess only stamp set, "Bloom With Hope."  This card was made by Sarah.  She used the new Blendabilities markers to color the flowers. Love them!!!

CONTACT ME to learn how YOU can earn the Bloom With Hope stamp set and other FABULOUS Stampin' Up! products for FREE.

CLICK HERE  to see my calendar of events and to shop 24/7.

If you choose to place an order online, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Tuesday's Tip

I am going to start a new feature on my blog called, "Tuesday's Tip."  After 6 years of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I have learned a lot of tips from other demonstrators.  I have also developed a system for organizing my stamping supplies that works for me.  So I hope to share some of these tips with you on Tuesdays.

The chart above contains a sample of each color of card stock from Stampin' Up!'s color families.  This is such a great tool, if you are not sure what color a piece of card stock is, or if you need to find the correct color to match your Designer Series Paper.  It also has the item number for easy ordering when you need more!.

CONTACT ME if you would like a copy of the chart.  You will have to punch the card stock using a word window punch.  

CLICK HERE  to view my calendar of events.  Come to a stamp club meeting and make one of these charts for free.

If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Monday's Mail

This cute card showed up in my mailbox last week.  I was super excited to see this because I helped Stephanie decide what kind of card to make to announce the birth of her baby.   The best part is that the baby's last name is Sweet, so he really is a "sweet baby."    Stampin' Up! stamp sets used to make this card are Zoo Babies, and Itty Bitty Banners.

If you would like to see the card I made to welcome this sweet baby into the world, CLICK HERE.

My stamp club meetings are coming up this weekend. I would love to have some new members join the fun!
There is no commitment - just pay a $7 materials fee or place a $15 order.

 CLICK HERE to see my Calendar of Events and to shop 24/7.

If you choose to place an order online, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ  (Valid through July 13, 2014)

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Bloom With Hope

This is a SWAP card that I received from Monica at our last Southern Stars meeting.  The stamp set used to make this card is only available to a workshop hostess.  But quite a few of my stamp club ladies will be receiving this set for FREE!

CONTACT ME if you would like to learn how YOU can earn FREE stamp sets and other FABULOUS Stampin' Up! products.

CLICK HERE  to see my calendar of events and to shop 24/7.

If you choose to place an order online, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Happy Independence Day!

As I mentioned in an EARLIER BLOG POST, I encourage my club members to bring "Show & Tell" to our club meetings: something that they created at home between our monthly meetings.  Below is the card that Karen showed us at one of June's stamp club meetings.

How cute is that? 

Hope you enjoy spending the day with family and friends.

CONTACT ME if you have questions about the products used to make this card.

VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE to see my calendar of events and to shop 24/7.

If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: P9FMY2VZ

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy