Happy Birthday gifts!!

Hi!!  I have 2 cute cards for you today!!  Both are the same design, but different colors!!  These were fun cards to create!!!  I'm thinking this might be a good card for my Tuesday morning ladies next month!!  :)  What do you think???

I am loving the Happy Birthday sentiment!!  Isn't it cool?

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)
Ink: Poppy Parade
Paper: So Saffron, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Just Add Cake DSP
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Square Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals

Supplies:
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)
Ink: Markers - Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Just Add Cake DSP
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Square Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals

So what do you think???  You like that Happy Birthday sentiment, don't you???  Schedule your workshop with me to get your hands on it for free!!!  It's on page 10 of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

Have some fun today and stamp!!

Karen

A Butterfly CASE from Angie's blog!

Hi!!  I was browsing some of my favorite stampin' blogs the other day, and I came across THESE cards on Angie Juda's Blog.  They are so cute!!!  I recreated her cards with the supplies that I had, and I'm very happy with how it turned out!!  It's difficult to see in the picture, but for the butterfly, I stamped the solid butterfly image off in Wisteria Wonder to get a lighter tone.  Then I stamped the polka dots on top.

Looks better in person!!  :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Whisper White
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle #2 Die, Big Shot, Circle Cutter, Butterfly Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals

Until August 1st, I'm offering a 15% discount on a much-needed stamp set called Family Reunion.  Contact me today to place your order!!!

FAMILY REUNION

See you soon!!!

Karen

A Deal for you...

Hi!!  My Dad's birthday is coming up next week, and I wanted to make him a special card!  I really like how this one turned out!  And I am in love with the stamp set, Family Reunion!!!  OMG!!! This is a great set!!  It's an all-word set with words like...Dad, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, sister, brother, husband, nephew, niece...you get the idea!  AND it also has some sentiments...happy birthday, merry christmas, congratulations. THIS A GREAT SET, FRIENDS!!!!  And I want everyone to have it!!!!  So I'm offering a 15% discount on this set if you place your order by August 1st (that's my Dad's birthday!!).  Contact me today to let me know that you want this set!!!  On-line orders do not apply for this discount.  You will need to contact me to receive this special discount!    Email me at stampwithkaren@aol.com.

Supplies:
Stamps: Need for Speed, Family Reunion
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray
Accessories:  Background 1 Texturz Plates, Big Shot, Circle Cutter, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Here is the stamp set, Family Reunion...

FAMILY REUNION

122710 (W)  $35.95

122712 (C)   $25.95

And here is Need for Speed...another great set!

NEED FOR SPEED

122715 (W)   $19.95

122717 (C)   $14.95

Ok, so don't hesitate to contact me today.  I will be placing the order on August 1st!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Happiest Wishes...clean and simple!

Hi!!  Here is a simple card for you!!  Clean & Simple!!  Colors are Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade.  And the greeting is from Happiest Birthday Wishes, a hostess set.

Supplies:
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes
Ink: Melon Mambo
Paper: Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Cheerful Treat DSP (hostess)
Accessories: Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Big Shot, Corner Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals

Are you staying cool???  It sure is HOT here in the Midwest!!!  Just waiting for a break in these high temperatures.

Thanks for visiting!!
Karen

Soft & Pretty

Hi!!  I found a great card on Beth's blog, and I knew I wanted to attempt to recreate it with my own little touch!!  So here you go...

Supplies:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Ink: Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Woodland Walk DSP (retired)
Accessories: Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Punch,Large Oval Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

So, how is your day going??  I hope it's going great!!!  Stay cool!!

Karen

Trio of squares!

Hi!  Here is a card that my Tuesday morning Day-Timers stamped this month.  Some time ago, I saved an idea, but did not write down who created the original idea for this card.  I really liked it and thought I would tweak it a bit for my class.  I searched through Stampin' Connection (on-line community for Demonstrators), but came up empty.  So I'm sorry I can't give credit for this inspiration.

So pretty!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Believe, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz Patterns DSP

Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Square Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Pearl Jewels, Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Hope you have been enjoying a bit of inspiration!

Karen

A Special Gift for a Special Someone!

Hi!!  A special friend of mine is celebrating a special milestone birthday.  Her party was on Saturday, and she insisted on "no gifts", but I couldn't resist making her something!!  So I made her a notepad holder with Stampin' Up's clear stamp storage cases.  These are great to keep in your purse or even in your car, for when you need to jot down a little note or something.  I also included some post-it notes on the inside front cover.  These are so easy to create, and such a nice gift for that someone special!!!

Happy Birthday Carol!!

I also created a coordinating card for her!

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
Ink: Markers: Wild Wasabi, Pacific Blue
Paper: Pacific Blue, Whisper White, Beyond the Garden DSP
Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Rhinestone Jewels

I love how this turned out!  I also baked a little treat for her...Pie in a Jar!!!!  I have been making these little pies like crazy!!!  I have several in the freezer just waiting to be baked for when I get a little craving!!  I love the peach ones!!!  I warm mine up in the microwave, then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top...heavenly!  You can make your own pie crust and your own filling, but that's just not for me at this point in time.  So I went with the refrigerated pie crust and canned pie filling and it was delicious!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Karen

Happy Birthday pennants!!

Edited to add...Hi again!!  I changed this card last night and I wanted to share with you a revised version.  I wasn't "crazy" about the original card.  It just "needed something".  So I added a few flowers with some bling, and now I like it!!

Original post...

Hi!!  Here is another pennant card for you.  This one was created for my Stamp Club this month.  This is a very simple card using the Pennant Parade stamp set and coordinating punch!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Pennant Parade, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Cool Calypso, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black
Paper: Confetti White, Pool Party, Whisper White
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Petite Pennant Builder Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

See you soon!!

Karen

Pennants in Pink!

Hi!!  Here is a card that I created for my Tuesday morning class this month.  I used a new punch called Petite Pennants Builder Pennant.  So cute!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Ink: Melon Mambo
Paper: Confetti White, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Cheerful Treat DSP (hostess)
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Take care and do a little stamping today!

Karen

peaceful Sail Away!

Hi!!  I just love this card!!!  I saw this card on Krista Fenton's blog, and I just knew I had to create it for myself!!  I didn't mess with her perfection, except that I changed the sentiment!!!  It was pretty well perfect just the way it was!!!  I love clean and simple style cards!!  It was a great card for my swap card at my stamp club and a great card for my Day-Timers this month!!

You may not see it in the picture, but there is an Early Espresso Border at the bottom of the card.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sail Away, Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess)
Ink: Early Espresso, Pool Party (new In-Color), Marker-Early Espresso
Paper: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Block D, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals, Cutter Kit

Take care and have a great weekend!!

Karen

Make a Wish!!!

Hi!!!  Happy Friday to you!!!  Here are 2 cards that we created at my Day-Time Stampin' Class and my Friday Night Stamp Club.  The first card is one that my Stamp Club created last Friday at our stamp club party!!! We ended a round of stamp club, and in July, I give them a party, including dinner on me and a couple of stamping projects.  I truly appreciate their dedication to stamp club this past year, and I wanted to show my appreciation to them!  Thanks girls!!!

I just LOVE Wisteria Wonder!!!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Word Play
Ink: Markers-Wisteria Wonder and Melon Mambo
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Whisper White, Cheerful Treat DSP (hostess)
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Bird Builder Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

This next card is one that my Day-Timers created in June.

So cheery!!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Word Play
Ink: Markers-Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Whisper White, Pawsitively Prints DSP
Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Bird Builder Punch, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals

Aren't these cards cute???

Happy Friday!!

Karen

It's the Stampin' Up! New Year!!

Hi!!  And happy July 1st!!!  Happy Stampin' Up! New Year!!!  This is such an exciting time for Stampin' Up! customers, hostesses and Demonstrators!!!  It's a new catalog year!!!  Aren't you excited??

Click HERE to view the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog on-line!!

You can place an order ANY time by going to my Demonstrator Business Website.  You can even order in your jammies!!!  Click on "Shop Now".  I appreciate your business!!

Here is a cute little card for you.  We stamped this card at my Friday Night Stamp Club in June.  This is pretty much a CASE from Lorri Heiling's Blog with a few tweaks here and there.  The Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit turned into a strawberry!!  How cute is that?!! Great summer card!

Supplies:

Stamps: Sincere Salutations

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Scalloped Heart of Heart Embosslit Die, Big Shot, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Brads, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Have a great Holiday weekend!!!  See you soon!

Karen