Creative Stamping & Scrapbooking By Kim

Masculine Valentine's Day Card!

I find it difficult to come up with creative, masculine card ideas, especially for Valentine's Day.

The Wandering Words stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog worked great for this card.

The set is very versatile, covering Christmas, Thanksgiving/Fall & Valentines Day!

NOTE:  The Holiday Mini Catalog is expiring in a few days.  Be sure to check your wish list and place your order by January 4, 2010!  You can place an order 24/7 on my ONLINE STORE!

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Wandering Words (116507)
CARD STOCK:  Ruby Red (102030), Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650)
INK:  Stampin' Write Markers:  Old Olive (100079), Close To Cocoa (100072), Ruby Red (100075), Chocolate Chip (100071)
ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Exclusive Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Earth Elements Brads (106955), Twill Tape (105245), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Snail Adhesive (104332), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)

TIP:  I used the tip of the Paper-Piercing Tool to fray the ends of the Twill Tape to add to the masculine theme. 

TIP:  I used the Paper-Piercing Template from the Mat Pack to get perfectly placed brads in the corner of my embellishment.
 

VALENTINE'S TREAT BAG!

 
Well, now that Christmas is behind us and the new year is just around the corner, I decided to switch gears and start creating some Valentine's Day projects.

You can never have too many treat bags & boxes for Valentine's treats, so I thought I better get started.

This box features the Exclusive Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor XL Bigz die & the Sweet Centers stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

NOTE:  HURRY!  The last day to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog is January 4, 2010.
 
TIP:  The Sweet Centers stamp set is designed to coordinate with the Sweet Treat Cups, however you can also use the images without the cups as I did with my embellishment for this box.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Sweet Centers (116521)
CARD STOCK:  Textured Melon Mambo (115538), Whisper White (100730)
Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper (115687)
INK:  Melon Mambo (115656)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER:  Melon Mambo (116329)
ACCESSORIES:  1-3/4" Circle Punch (112004), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), Heart to Heart Punch (113694), Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439) 
HURRY, CHECK OUT THE BIG SHOT GIFT PACK AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2010!   
 
Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)

To order the supplies for this projects or other Stampin' Up! products, visit my 24/7 ONLINE STORE!

Check back soon for more Valentine's Day project ideas!

Cold & Cuddly Gift Box!

Well, I found a home for one of the tags I posted last week.

I needed a box for some candy & a gift card, so I created this Fancy Favor box to match the tag.

SUPPLIES: 

STAMP SET:  Cold & Cuddly (116523)
This set is located on page 11 of the Holiday Mini Catalog which expires January 4, 2010.
Punch Pals (116588)
CARD STOCK:  Night of Navy (100867), Bashful Blue (105120), Whisper White (100730)
Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper (112151)
INK:  Night of Navy (102977), VersaMark (102283)
ACCESSORIES:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), Modern Label Punch (116630), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Circles #2 Originals Die (114526), Big Shot (113439), Dimensionals (104430), Bashful Blue 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (110717), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (101227), Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Sticky Strip (104294)

Be sure to check out the current Stampin' Up! promotions...There are some great deals on the Big Shot, selected Dies & other Big Shot accessories.  CLICK HERE for all the details!  

Here's Some Love to Keep You Warm!

Here is a Tea Bag Holder I wanted to share with you today!

What a great little box to hand out to the tea lover's in your life!

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Cold & Cuddly (116523)
This set is located on page 18 of the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG. 
EMAIL ME if you would like a copy of the mini or any of our current catalogs mailed to you!
Sanded (109294)
CARD STOCK:  Night of Navy (100867), Bashful Blue (105120), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  VersaMark (102283), Night of Navy (102977)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Night of Navy (100069), Bashful Blue (105111)
ACCESSORIES:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), Heat Tool (100005), Modern Label Punch (116630), 1/6" Handheld Circle Punch (101227), Big Shot (113439), Bitty Box & Envelope bigz xl Die (115967), Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Snail Adhesive (104332)
  

This box is just the perfect size to hold a tea bag!

NOTE:  I embossed the sides of the box to match the embellishment on the top.

 
Creating this box with the Bitty Box & Envelope bigz xl die makes it quick, easy and you can create lots of them in minutes!

CLICK HERE to see additional details about the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine & coordinating dies!

Better yet, add the supplies for this project to your Christmas Wish List and forward your list to the Santa's in your life.  Be sure to share my contact information, so I can help them shop for the items on your Stampin' Up! WISH LIST! 

THREE ways to place an order with me:

To order ONLINE, CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button.

EMAIL ME with your order.

CALL ME with your order, 970-261-9942.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Day 3 of the RemARKable Last Minute Holiday Blog Tour!

 
WELCOME BACK! 

I hope your enjoying the blog tour so far!

 
The project I am sharing with you today is a box I created for storing Christmas cards that I receive during the holiday season!

It looks so cute sitting on my counter or coffee table.  I can just drop the cards in the box as I receive them and then thumb through them when I want.

This would make a great little early holiday gift for friends and family! 

CLICK HERE for a tutorial on how to create the box.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Sweet Season (116471)
CARD STOCK:  Real Red (102482), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)
 
MERRY MOMENTS Designer Series Paper (115672)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Old Olive (102277)
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Rhinstone Brad Circle Fire (109110), Ribbon Originals Mistletoe (116792) ~This ribbon is located on page 33 of the Holiday Mini Catalog~, Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430)
 

Here is the box with some holiday cards that I have created recently.  See, isn't it just TOO CUTE! 

I had to say that, because my husband really teases me when I get excited and say that something is "too cute!"

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the last day of the tour!

 

DAY 1 of the RemARKable LAST MINUTE Blog Tour!

  WOO HOO!  The BLOG TOUR is here!

  

This project makes a wonderful gift for a co-worker, neighbor, friend...

This project features the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper & the Berry Christmas stamp set.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Berry Christmas (116509)
CARD STOCK:  Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482)
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Old Olive (102277), Soft Suede (115657)
ACCESSORIES:  Silver Elastic Cord (109866), 1/2" Soft Suede Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115612), Dimensionals (104430), Word Window Punch (105090) 2x2 inch wood block (non-Stampin' Up!), Clip (non-Stampin' Up!)
 
Thanks for stopping by!



  

Candy-Filled Holiday Bags Featuring the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die!

 
I created several versions of these cute little bags using a variety of Holiday Designer Series Papers & the Fancy Favor xl die for use with the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.

And, I have to tell you a cute story about these little bags.

My daughter, Sarah was helping me create the bags and we completed about 15 or so and had them all together on the table and I very excitedly said, "Oh, they are so cute, they are happy little bags.  Happy, Happy, Happy little bags."  So, every time I walked by the table I would have to say, "happy little bags."  My daughter thought I was nuts...I tried to explain to her that it doesn't take much to make me smile.  And for some reason, every time I look at these little bags, I smile.  So, I sure hope you enjoy my "Happy Little Bags" as much as I do. :)

See how cute (and HAPPY!) they are using the 2-sided Designer Series Paper!

 SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Christmas Punch
NOTE:  This stamp set is a LEVEL 2 Hostess Set, exclusive only to hostesses with a qualifying workshop.  EMAIL ME or call me 970-261-9942 TODAY to schedule your FREE hands-on workshop!
CHRISTMAS COCOA SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (116770)
NOTE:  This paper is located on page 21 of the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG.
MERRY MOMENTS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (115672)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Chocolate Chip (100908)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Chocolate Chip (100071), Real Red (100052)
ACCESSORIES:  1-1/4" Chocolate Chip Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115617), 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Medium Cello Bags (102757), Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Wide Oval Punch (112082) Curly Label Punch (112208). Sticky Strip (104294), Fancy Favor bigz xl Die (115965),  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439)

 
The BIG SHOT DIE-CUTTING MACHINE paired with the Fancy Favor bigz xl die made this project easy and fun!  I had 15 bags cut in no time!

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY,
"GEARING UP FOR
THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL!"

SEE THE DETAILS BELOW!
 
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THE HOLIDAYS, BIG SHOT SPECIAL!

#1-Receive
FREE SHIPPING(10% Savings)
on the purchase the
BIG SHOT DIE-CUTTING MACHINE
and/or any BIG SHOT accessories purchase of $100 or more.

#2-If your order totals $150 or more you will qualify for at least $15 in FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise AND a Level 1 Hostess Award.
(Seven Award Options to choose from)
If you qualify for option #2 you will also receive one of the "happy bags" pictured in this post.

#3-Orders totaling $100 or more will be entered into a drawing for the Sizzlit 4-pack of dies "LOTS OF TAGS." 
($21.95 Value)

HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT OFFER THAT INCLUDES THE FANCY FAVOR DIE!

BONUS OPTION FROM STAMPIN' UP!
*BIG SHOT GIFT PACK!

ANY ORDER OF $50 OR MORE PLACED FROM THE GIFT GIVING GUIDE ALSO QUALIFIES FOR A FREE DECOR ELEMENTS PIECE OF YOUR CHOICE ($16.95 Value)

THIS IS A WONDERFUL OFFER!  IN ADDITION TO THE AWESOME PACKAGE PRICE of $274.55...the purchase of the gift pack will qualify you for a LEVEL 1 HOSTESS AWARD AND $25 in FREE merchandise and the option to choose any ONE ITEM from the Holiday Mini Catalog for $10 (some restrictions apply).  Combined with my FREE SHIPPING offer and entry into the drawing for a 4-pack of dies...You can't beat it!

HURRY THESE OFFERS EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 30TH!
(Note:  This offer only good through Independent Demonstrator, Kim Warne)
*The Gift Pack offer from Stampin' Up! is good through January 4, 2010.

To place your order EMAIL ME or call me at 970-261-9942.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

D is for DOG & C is for CAT!

I LOVE to give special treat bags to my friends & family who have special dogs and/or cats in their life!

It was easy to create these cello bag toppers using the Top Note die & the "D is for Dog" & "C is for Cat" stamp sets!

 

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  D is for Dog (115784), C is for Cat (115764)
CARD STOCK:  Dusty Durango (115321), Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Dusty Durango (115654), Basic Black (101179)
ACCESSORIES:  Top Note bigz die (113463), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Medium Flat Cello Bags (102979), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Dog Bones
 
Now you can pamper your dog & cat acquaintances with these cute little treats!

Be sure to visit my 24/7 Online Store for your stamping and scrapping supplies.  CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button.

Would you like your very own copy of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog and/or Holiday Mini Catalog?  Send me a quick EMAIL with your address and I will mail one to you!

I LOVE the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper!

 The Matchbox die & Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper make a wonderful pair!
  
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper



This little box makes a cute little gift for someone special! 

 
SUPPLIES:

CARD STOCK:  Soft Suede (115318)
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770)
This specialty paper is located in the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG!
ACCESSORIES:  5/8" Satin Ribbon (114616), Sticky Strip (104294), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Matchbox bigz xl die (114890), Extended Cutting Pads (113478),Hershey Nuggets

NOTE:  The bottom of this box does not require any adhesive.  The top requires one strip of Sticky Strip and that's it.  The BIG SHOT makes this box a breeze to duplicate.


TIP:  To cover Hershey Nugget, cut a piece of designer series paper 3"x1" and then place a glue dot on one end in each corner.  Wrap around nugget adhering with glue dots.  You can also us 1"x 2-5/8" self-adhesive address labels (the ones you can print on).  You can stamp or wheel a design on them and then wrap around the nugget.

To order the Big Shot or other Stampin' Up! products CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

First Post from the BEAUTIFUL State of Oregon!

I have arrived in the Portland area and am working on getting settled.

I decided to take a break from unpacking and share a card that I created recently.

Fall is definitely here and this card fits this time of year perfectly!

 
SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Wandering Words (116507)
This stamp set is located on page 16 of the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG
CARD STOCK:  Dusty Durango (115321), Soft Suede Textured (115719), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Dusty Durango (115654), Soft Suede (115657)
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), 1/2" Dusty Durango Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115609), Dimensionals (104430), Snail Adhesive (104332), Craft & Paper Scissors (108360)

TIP:  I used the Stampin' Up! Craft & Paper Scissors to cut the ribbon on this project.  I didn't know what I was missing until I tried these scissors on ribbon.  I use mine exclusively for ribbon...no more jagged edges, uneven cuts, etc!

To order Stampin' Up! product, visit my Secure, Easy, Online Shopping Site.  CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button.