Watercolor Trio Swap

Hi! Here is a card that I created for a swap that I participated in with our local Demonstrator group. I really love this stamp set...Watercolor Trio! It's such a pretty stamp set to create with! Is it on your wish list??

Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Perfect Details Texturz Plates, Big Shot, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, 5/16" Silver Jumbo Brad, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Have a great weekend!

Karen

Share What You Love Make & Take #5

Hi! Aren't these little boxes adorable???? We created these little cuties for one of our Make & Takes at the Share What You Love stampin' event. What a great little box to put a special surprise in for a someone special!!! For the event, these little boxes were prepared by my special friend and sideline, Rita Parker!

These boxes are NEW in the Summer Mini Catalog. You get 12 boxes and bellybands in one package (6 each of 2 designs). And get this...they are only $5.95!!! What a deal!!! And I love the colors!!! Coordinates well with the NEW Island Oasis DSP!

Supplies:
Stamps: none
Ink: none
Paper: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die, Big Shot, 5-Petal Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects

Ok, that's it for the Make & Takes that we created at the Share What You Love event. I hope you enjoyed them and are inspired!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Share What You Love Make & Takes #3 & #4

Hi! Here are Make & Takes #3 & #4 from our Share What You Love stampin' event that we held this past Saturday. Both use the NEW Watercolor Trio stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog. I absolutely love this set!! It's my favorite from this Mini Catalog!!

This first make & take was designed by Linda Grames. Check out her blog here. She is so talented!! I love her card! So pretty!

Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Paper: Kraft, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Confetti White
Accessories: NEW Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, Cutter Kit Tool, Dimensionals

Next up is my Make & Take that I designed for the event. Again, we used the NEW Watercolor Trio stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog. This card is very similar to some cards in my previous posts using Upsy Daisy stamp set & Of The Earth hostess stamp set.

Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Bordering Blue
Paper: Kraft, Whisper White, Bordering Blue
Accessories: Scallop Square Die, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Are you enjoying the Make & Takes??? I have one more to show you tomorrow, so come on back!!

Thanks for visiting!

Karen

Share What You Love Make & Take #2

Hi! Back today to share with you Make & Take #2 from the Share What You Love stampin' event that I attended this past weekend. This Make & Take was designed by my upline, Lynn Luetkemeyer. We used a NEW stamp set, Sweet Scoops, and NEW Designer Series Paper, Island Oasis, both from the Summer Mini Catalog.

Supplies:
Stamp: Sweet Scoops
Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Whisper White, Island Oasis DSP
Accessories: Scallop Circle #2 Die, Big Shot, Circle Scissors Plus, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Enjoy!

Karen

Share What You Love Make & Take #1

Hi! I attended an awesome stampin' event this past weekend, and I wanted to share my make & takes with you this week. This Share What You Love Demonstrator event was hosted by my downline, Sally. She did a great job and it was a great success!!!

The first make & take that I wanted to share with you was designed by my sideline, Sarah Klasing. We used the NEW Builder Wheels and the NEW Island Oasis Designer Series Paper that are both in the Summer Mini Catalog. Great colors!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Birthday Builder Wheel, Candle Crazy Builder Wheel
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Rose Red, So Saffron, Island Oasis DSP
Accessories: Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals

I was part of the Design Team for the Make & Takes, and I did a Demonstration on Wax Paper Resist with a twist. So I have a ton to share with you. Make sure to check back often this week!

Have a great week!

Karen

SUMMER MINI CATALOG!

Hi! The SUMMER MINI CATALOG IS LIVE!!! Click HERE to download the awesome Mini Catalog!!
Have a great day! I'll be back! I have some great ideas to share with you!

Karen

Watercolor Trio meets Crushed Curry!

Hi! Here is another card that I created using the Watercolor Trio stamp set, which will be available on May 1st. I love this set!! I'm not a big fan of Crushed Curry, but I really like it when it is paired with Old Olive! Don't you agree??

Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Old Olive Ink Pad, Markers: Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Ruby Red
Paper: Crushed Curry, Old Olive
Accessories: Dimensionals

Have a great day!!

Karen

Set of Watercolor Trio Notecards

Hi! I'm trying to create a bunch of samples using the Watercolor Trio Set for our Demonstrator Gathering on Saturday. This stamp set will be in the Summer Mini Catalog that will go live on Saturday. This is one of my favorite sets in this Mini Catalog!! I created this set of Thank You Notecards to share with everybody. You will see quite a few things from me that I have created with Watercolor Trio! Stay tuned!!

Note: Inspiration from Creations by Mercedes.



Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: So Saffron/More Mustard/Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue/Brocade Blue/Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink/Regal Rose/Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace/Lovely Lilac/Certainly Celery
Paper: Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes
Accessories: White Organza Ribbon

This would be a nice gift for someone, don't you think??

Have a nice day!

Karen

Clean & Simple Fall-to-Layout

Well, are you tired of seeing the card in the previous post when you come to visit??? Sorry about not posting. I went scrapbooking last weekend, and alot of my time was spent printing pictures and getting my stuff together. And on top of everyday life, I've been getting things together for a meeting that our local group is having on Saturday this week. Here is my swap card that I will be bringing with me to swap with my stampin' friends!! I'm making 32 of them. Everything is cut and ready to be stamped and assembled!!!

My inspiration for this card came from the Fall-To-Layout #87 on the Clean & Simple Blog. I try to do their sketches every week. They are great sketches and I can usually think of something to create with them. I love the clean & simple style!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Everything
Ink: Melon Mambo
Paper: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Raspberry Lemonade DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Cherry Blossom Embosslit, Extra Large Flower Punch, Scoring Tool (on the first card), 1/4" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals

The Extra Large Flower Punch is in the Occasions Mini Catalog that ends on Friday!! But I have good news!!! It's being carried over to the new catalog that comes out in July!!!!!! Woo HOO!!

Have a great day!!

Karen

another FTL#86

Hi! Here is another card created from the Fall-to-Layout #86 on the Clean & Simple Blog. It's a girlie one and I really like how this turned out. I did use some retired DSP...Sweet Always. Love the colors!...Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, & Pumpkin Pie!

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Everything
Ink: Regal Rose
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: 1-3/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/4", 1", 3/4", 1/2" Circle Punches, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive

Have a great Sunday! I'm meeting with my stampin' friend, Sally today. We are going to be preparing some gifts and stuff for her big stampin' event on May 1st. It's going to be so much fun!!! I'm sure I will enjoy my day!

Nephew's Birthday!

Hi! It's my nephew's 16th birthday on Sunday, and we are celebrating with our family today. Can't believe he is 16!!! He has grown up to be quite a young man!!!

Here is a card that I created for my nephew. When I saw the Fall-to-Layout on the Clean & Simple Blog, so many ideas came to my mind!!! This is one of them! I'll have a girlie card to share with you on Sunday! So make sure to come on back!!


When I thought about giving my nephew's card away to him, I thought, well I need one for my stash!!! So I created this second one to add to my stash of cards. I used a different sentiment on this one, but I think I like the "nephew" one better!!

Supplies:
Stamps: It's Your Birthday & Wonderful Favorites (for the 1st card), All Holidays (for the 2nd card)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, To the Nines Specialy DSP
Accessories: 1-3/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/4", 1" 3/4", & 1/2" Circle Punches, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great weekend!

Karen

With All My Heart from Occasions Mini

Hi! It's a beautiful day here in St. Louis!!... going to be like this all week!!! My son and I are heading to the park, but I thought I would pop in to share a card that I created to swap with my Friday Night Stamp Club. We will also be stamping this card at my Day-Time Stampin' Class this month. I used the With All My Heart stamp set out of the Occasions Mini Catalog. Hurry...this set is only available until the end of the month!

Note: This card was inspired by a card that I saw on the Demonstrator Stampin' Up! website, created by Demonstrator Marci Baldwin.

Supplies:

Stamps: With All My Heart

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Sahara Sand

Paper: Sahara Sand, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are having a great day!!

Karen

A Simple Sketch

Hello there!! Wasn't it just a beautiful weekend??? I hate to see it end. I had my stamp club meet on Friday and we celebrated my son's 4th birthday on Saturday. It was a fun weekend! We are just vegging out today, while RJ plays with all of his new birthday gifts!!

Here is a card that I created for my stamp club. I was inspired by something I saw on the Simplicity Blog. Click here is see the sketch from her blog.

Can you see this card included in a card set using several different colors? Yeah!

Supplies:

Stamps: Circle Circus, Well Scripted

Ink: Melon Mambo

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Accessories: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Polka Dot Emboss Folder, Big Shot, Filagree Brads, Dimensionals

Like that sentiment??? It's such a pretty font!!! Well, it's only available until the end of the month in the Occasions Mini Catalog! Contact me to place your order. Or order here 24/7. Thanks!

Here are a couple of pictures of my sweet little boy! The first one was taken on Easter. And the second one was taken at his family birthday party.

He is my pride & joy!!

Have a great week!

Karen

SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE!

Hi! My stampin' friend and downline, Sally, is hosting an awesome event on May 1st in the St. Louis area, and I wanted to pop in to share the information with you. If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or someone who is interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, then you won't want to miss this event! It is going to be loaded with stampin' fun!!! Contact Sally, so that she can send you the registration form and get you signed up for this awesome event! Or you can contact me and I will make sure the information gets to you! I am taking care of the registrations for Sally, so I will be happy to help you.

Hurry... you have until April 9th to mail your registration form.

Sally Nusbaum - showmestamps@hotmail.com

"Share What You Love!"
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Event
Saturday, May 1, 2010 9:00am-4:30pm - Doors open at 8:30am
Immanuel United Church of Christ / 221 Church St. / Ferguson, MO 63135

Enjoy a fun-filled day learning new techniques, making new projects and meeting new friends while we Share What You Love - Stampin' Up, of course! This event is open to ALL current Stampin' Up demonstrators and potential recruits.

Feel free to invite demonstrators from other groups!

Your $30 registration includes the following:

Goody Bags and Attendance Prizes!

WOW and Technique Demonstrations: Great things are in store for you

as you watch demonstrations up close and personal

Make-n-Takes: Five projects featuring stamps and products in the Summer Mini

plus a bonus card to be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Chat Room: An area set aside for displays and visiting. It's a great place to network with other demonstrators, trade business tips and have fun! Don't forget your camera!

Cardfront Swapping (optional): Get some great ideas from other demonstrators by swapping cardfronts using current Stampin' Up products

Share What You Love (optional): Bring current or retired cardstock, embellishments, envelopes, ink or any other products to add to the stash at the two St. Louis Ronald McDonald houses. You may also bring full cards and envelopes to donate. Birthday, Thank You and Thinking of You are very popular; please no Sympathy or Get Well cards.

Food: You won't go hungry! Snacks and lunch are included.

An awesome day out with others that share your papercrafting passion.

Please bring your own paper snips, adhesive and bone folder.

No children, please; in-arms babies only.

Registration closes on April 9th (postmark date).

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sally Nusbaum

314.330.5221

showmestamps@hotmail.com

This event is going to be so much fun!! I am on the Make & Take Design Team, and we have some awesome projects for you!!! Be sure to register TODAY!!

Karen

From the Easter Bunny!

Happy Easter! I've got this little cutie to share with you today! Absolutely adorable, isn't it? I can't take a bit of credit for this little bunny, but I sure know how to copy well!! :) I found this cutie on this blog. Check it out! Alot of inspiration there!!

Supplies:
Stamps: none
Ink: Marker - Close to Cocoa
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Kraft, Whisper White, Pawsitively Prints DSP
Accessories: Circle Punches - 1-3/4", 1-1/4", 3/4", 1/2", 1/4", Large Oval & Small Oval Punches, Scallop Envelope Die, Big Shot, White Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Brads, Dimensionals

Hope you and your family have a blessed Easter! Eat lots of chocolate and find a bunch of eggs!!

Karen

Scallop Square Card

Hi! I really like how this card turned out!! I was playing around with some ideas to come up with for our local Demonstrator event that is coming out on May 1st, and this is just a sample to get the juices flowing!! Don't you love these colors together? Very pretty, in my opinion! :) Although most any color looks good with Kraft!

Supplies
Stamps: Of the Earth, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Bordering Blue
Paper: Kraft, Bordering Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Square Die, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Enjoy your weekend!

Karen

It's the last day to Sale-a-brate!!

Hi! It's the final day for Sale-A-Bration 2010!! Don't forget to place your order by midnight tonight. You can go to my Stampin' Up! Business Website, and click "Shop Now". Or contact me by 6:00 p.m. tonight.

For today's card, I used 2 stamp set that you can receive FREE through Sale-A-Bration! We stamped this card at my Stamp-A-Stack this month. It's one of my favorites!! I was inspired by Fall-to-Layout #79 on the Clean & Simple Blog.

Supplies:
Stamps: A Flower for all Seasons, A Little Birthday Wish
Ink: Jet Black Staz-On, Certainly Celery
Paper: Confetti White, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Polka Dot Emboss Folder, Scallop Circles #2 Die, Big Shot, Watercolor Crayons, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather we are having in St. Louis!! If you aren't in St. Louis, I hope it's nice wherever you are!!! :)

Karen

FTL #83 Clean & Simple

Hi! Here is my card for the Fall-to-Layout #83 on the Clean & Simple Blog. We also stamped this card at my Stamp-A-Stack this month. I like how it turned out!

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday
Ink: Markers - Certainly Celery, Regal Rose
Paper: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Accessories: Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Karen

My Stampin' Buddy!

Hi! I received this card last week from my stampin' buddy!!! Our local group of Demonstrators swap cards every month, and Linda had my name!!! She has a blog too! Check it out here. Thanks Linda for a beautiful card! I love it!

Linda used Vintage Vogue and Well-Scripted...2 beautiful stamp sets from the Occasions Mini Catalog! Colors are Basic Gray, Crushed Curry, and Rich Razzleberry. Beautiful!

Have a great Monday!

Karen

Join me!!!

Hi! Hope you all had a great weekend!


We are winding down with Sale-A-Bration 2010 this week. I am sad to see it go! This has been a great year for SAB with Stampin' Up! offering so many different free rewards! Don't you think?

During SAB, Stampin' Up! has a great offer for those of you who sign up to be a Demonstrator. Until March 31st, you can sign up to be a Demonstrator for 15% off the price of the Starter Kit. So for $169, you can receive an awesome Starter Kit to begin your own business. Whether you want to receive a discount on your own stampin' products or start a part-time/full-time career, Stampin' Up! has all the resources for you to succeed. Oh, did I tell you???... If you sign up by March 31st, Stampin' Up! will throw in another stamp set of YOUR choice (up to $47.95)!!! AND I will personally match that offer!!! Pick a second stamp set of your choice as a gift from me! So let's see...you will receive OVER $400 worth of products and business supplies! That is awesome!

Don't worry, if you find that this business is not for you after you sign up, keep EVERYTHING that you have received. This is a "no strings attached" agreement. With no sales, you will remain active, with all the benefits of being a Demonstrator, until the end of July!

Contact me if you are interested in learning more about this Demonstrator Opportunity. If you have any concerns or questions, I will be happy to talk to you about them.

HURRY! SALE-A-BRATION ENDS MARCH 31ST!

Karen