Creative Stamping & Scrapbooking By Kim

Check out the NEW Medallion Background stamp from Stampin' Up!

  The large damask-style medallion image in the Medallion background stamp will lend a touch of Parisian elegance to any project.






Here is a 6"x6" scrapbook layout we created at my recent SCRAPPIN' CLASS!

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets:  Medallion, Warm Words
Card Stock:  Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Ink:  Bermuda Bay
Accessories:  Vintage Brads, Modern Label Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Real Red 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
 
Placing an order is EASY...
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(click the SHOP NOW button when you get to my store)
Your order will be delivered right to your door step in 3-5 business days!

Stampin' Up! WINGS OF FRIENDSHIP set works great for SCRAPPIN'

I wanted to share another layout from my recent Scrappin' Class.

This 6"x6" layout features a Level 2 Hostess stamp set, WINGS OF FRIENDSHIP.

You can earn this stamp set for FREE by hosting a qualifying workshop...Your place, my place or hold a Catalog Workshop.  EMAIL ME to find out my available dates.  I look forward to helping you earn FREE stamp sets & Stampin' Up! product!

 
 
 
SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Wings of Friendship (Level 2-Hostess Set)
Card Stock:  Really Rust, Bashful Blue, Mellow Moss, Whisper White
Ink:  Bashful Blue & Stampin' Write Markers:  Really Rust, Mellow Moss
Accessories:  Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Brads, Dimensionals

Visit my 24/7 ONLINE STORE to place your order!

Scrappin' with Rich Razzleberry!

We had a wonderful evening of stampin', scrappin' FUN at my monthly Scrappin' Class!

We created three, 2-page 6"x6" layouts featuring RIBBON and new products from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

Today I want to share one of the layouts with you AND show you how easy it is to STEP-UP a 6"x6" layout to 8-1/2" x 11" and 12"x12"---Think of the 6"x6" layout as the focal point of your stepped up pages...

 6"x6" Layout

Close up of embellishments
Another close up

Stepped up to 8-1/2"x11"

Stepped up to 12"x12"

1st page of 12"x12" layout

2nd page of 12"x12" layout

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set:  Stampin' Up! A beautiful Thing
Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals 

I hope you can join me for my next monthly SCRAPPIN' CLASS scheduled for:
Thursday, August 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.  CLASS FEE is $15.  EMAIL ME if you are interested in attending.  RSVP deadline is August 20th. 

I can't wait to share my passion for scrapbooking with you!
    

I LOVE this card layout...and Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper!

 
This card features several new products from the
~JUST RELEASED~
Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog!

Are you anxious to get this Hot, Hot, Hot catalog in your hands? 
EMAIL ME to find out how you can receive one delivered right to your front door!

Card Supplies:
Stamp Sets:  Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Card Stock:  Crushed Curry (Textured), Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (115675)
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brad, Scallop & 1-3/4" Circle Punches and Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool

  CHECK OUT THIS CARD I CREATED USING THE SAME LAYOUT...
 
For more information about this card, visit this previous post!

Quick & Easy Gift Card Holder!

Here is another Gift Card Holder featuring the
Stampin' Up! Compliments to the Chef stamp set and
Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper.
 
This gift card holder has TWO POCKETS, one for a restaurant gift card and another for a personal note.

CLICK HERE to view a card with a similar color scheme featuring the Look Here bigz xl die.

 
 
 
SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Compliments to the Chef
Card Stock:  Soft Suede & Bermuda Bay Textured
Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Soft Suede
Accessories:  Soft Suede Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, envelope

Quick Tutorial

Cut Soft Suede Textured Card Stock 8-1/2" x 4"  (Score at 3-1/4" & 6-1/2")

Seal envelope and trim 1/4" from both ends.  Fold in half, open back up and run snail adhesive down center long ways, then fold together.  Adhere envelope to center section with openings towards top of holder, then fold bottom of holder up and adhere to envelope.

Embellish with Bermuda Bay Card Stock (3-3/4" x 1-3/4")-Top flap of holder.

Designer Series Paper (3-3/4" x 3") adhere to front bottom of holder.

Create a ribbon band by wrapping ribbon around left side of holder and tie a knot.  The band will now slide on and off to allow opening of holder.

Stamp "bon appetite" in Soft Suede at bottom-right of Bermuda Bay piece.

If you have any questions, feel free to EMAIL ME!

GREAT DEAL...Order the COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF (114397) stamp set & a package of the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper (115673) and you will receive this gift card holder AND this complimentary card w/envelope as my gift to you!
Offer expires:  August 31, 2009

PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY...ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE 24/7! 
CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button!

HAPPY SHOPPING!
    

Check out the Stampin' Up! Compliments to the Chef Stamp Set!

I absolutely love the Stampin' Up! "Compliments to the Chef" stamp set for TWO reasons:

1.  My daughter, Sarah is a chef, so I can never have TOO MANY of these types of stamp sets.

2.  I give a ton of restaurant gift cards throughout the year, so the card I created recently with this stamp set and the LOOK HERE bigz xl die is perfect!



 
 
Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Compliments to the Chef
Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Gold Brads, Modern Label Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Pop-Up Look Here bigz xl die, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Check out my 24/7 ONLINE STORE to view & order these and other Stampin' Up! products.  Once you click on the store link, click on the shop now button.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Making a Difference with the Stampin' Up! Very Thankful Stamp Set!

 
Isn't this turtle too CUTE?

This 3"x3" card was created using one of the four images in the "VERY THANKFUL" stamp set.

Stampin' Up! designs an exclusive stamp set every year to help raise money for the
Ronald McDonald House Charities.

When you purchase this Very Thankful stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to RMHC.

I hope you will join me in MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

CLICK HERE for a downloadable flyer!
CLICK HERE to place your online order today!

SAVE THE DATE: 

I will be hosting a special event on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10 AM - 12 PM.

This event will highlight the "Very Thankful" stamp set. 

Watch for details coming soon! 

Lots of Possibilities with the Stampin' Up! Tart & Tangy Stamp Set!

Here is the second project from my recent 1-2-3-WOW Class!  ENJOY!

CLICK HERE to view the other project for this class.

I featured Stampin' Up! Punches at the class...

 
 
 
SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Tart & Tangy, Fundemental Phrases
Card Stock:  Only Orange, Gable Green, Whisper White
Ink:  Only Orange
Accessories:  1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Punches-Scallop Circle, Word Window, 1-3/4" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, Scallop Edge

DIMENSIONS:

Base:  Only Orange Cardstock:  10-1/2" x 2-3/4"
Score at:  2-1/2" & 8"
Back Piece:  Whisper White Card Stock:  2-1/2" x 3-1/4"
(Adhere to base & tie ribbon around front of flap before creating pocket)

Fold up at bottom score line & created pocket using Sticky Strip

Punch 1-3/4" Circle in middle of top flap
Create a scallop edge for circle by punching a 1-3/4" Circle in Gable Green Card Stock and then punching a Scallop Circle centering the circle in the punch

Create embellishment by punching a Scallop Circle in Gable Green Card Stock, a 1-3-4" Circle in Only Orange Cardstock.  Stamp Orange from the Tart & Tangy stamp set and punch with 1-1/4" Circle.  Layer as desired.  Create bottom edge using the Scallop Edge punch in Gable Green Card Stock and attach to back of flap.  Finish off with greeting stamped on Whisper White cardstock in Only Orange ink.

EMAIL ME if you have any questions.

Be sure to check my EVENTS CALENDAR often for my next
1-2-3-WOW class.

I hope you can join me soon! 

1-2-3-WOW Class Project!

We had a wonderful time at my recent 1-2-3-WOW Class!

This class has become the most popular class on my calendar...

The next WOW Class is scheduled for:  Tuesday, July 14th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

EMAIL ME if you would like to RSVP for the class...Hurry only a few spaces left!

Here is a photo of one of the projects from the last class. 

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the second project.
 
The WOW for the class was:  PUNCHES

This card features FIVE different Stampin' Up! Punches.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set:  Birthday Wish
(This set is not pictured in the NEW 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog, however it is available from the DORMANT LIST.  Item #114486)
Cardstock:  Rose Red Textured, Whisper White, Summer Sun, Mellow Moss
Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Rose Red
Accessories:  Gold Brads, Dimensionals, Medium Clear Envelope  

PUNCHES:  5-Petal Flower, Trio Flower, 3/16" Corner Rounder, Scallop Edge, 1/2" Circle 

You can find a large variety of Stampin' Up! punches on pages 186-187 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

TIP:  The leaves were created using the 5-Petal Flower punch and then trimming the petals to resemble leaves.

TIP:  I placed dimensionals between each layer of the punched flower & leaves to give the flower extra dimension.

DID YOU KNOW?
 
Did you know that you can mail your card creations in the Stampin' Up! Medium Clear Envelope?

I use regular printer paper cut to 5-1/2" x 4-1/4", address it just like you would a regular envelope and place in the clear envelope with your card
(backside of card...so, everyone can see the front of the card!)

NOTE:  be sure the address is horizontal as opposed to vertical...USPS will charge extra for postage if the item is addressed in the vertical position.  See my example above.

You can find the Medium Clear envelopes on page 168 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  They are a great value at $4.95 for 50 envelopes! 

For your convenience, I have an ONLINE STORE available 24/7 where you can place your Stampin' Up! Product orders. (Click the shop now button after you enter the store)

I also accept orders via EMAIL or PHONE (970) 261-9942.

Have a great day!

New Catalog Blog Tour Scavenger Hunt Winner!

And the winner is:

JEAN FITCH


(Jean will receive a gift of Stampin' Up! product)

You can view the Scavenger Hunt Answer Key HERE.
 
Thanks to everyone who participated in the tour!

A HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR is in the works...so, check back often for the details.