Creative Stamping & Scrapbooking By Kim

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And, speaking of My Digital Studio, I thought I would share a scrapbook page I created recently with a photo that was forwarded to me of my son, Mike who is serving in Afghanistan.

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Hidden Journaling Card

I have a scrapbooking TIP for you today!

Sometimes when I am planning a scrapbook page I get carried away with photos and embellishments and forget to include a journaling block OR I might want to keep my journaling private.

My solution is to create a HIDDEN JOURNALING CARD.


Here is the card pull-tab on the finished scrapbook page...








The hidden card is SUPER SIMPLE to create.  I have included a video tutorial below.

This is the my first video tutorial, so be patient as I work on lighting, focus and quality issues.  I have recorded additional video tutorials and each one gets better...I will post when I have uploaded additional videos. 

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Delicate Doilies (122590-W, 122592-C), Elements of Style (118611-W, 120045-C)
INK:  Basic Gray (109120), Basic Black (101179)
CARD STOCK:  Basic Gray (121044), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045)
Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117157), Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper (122360)
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Rhinestones (119246), Small Whisper White Open-End Envelope (107286)
PUNCHES:  Decorative Label (120907), 1-3/8" Circle (119860), 1-1/4" Circle (119861), Large Oval (119855)
ADHESIVES:  SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

NOTE:  Be sure to check out the FLIRTATIOUS Specialty Paper located on page 183 of the new Stampin’ Up!® IDEA BOOK & CATALOG!  OH THE POSSIBILITIES!   

Another Scrapbook Page from the Culinary Competition!

 
I created this scrapbook page in just minutes using the My Digital Studio software program by Stampin’ Up!®.






This page features my daughter during one of the culinary events she competed in earlier in the week.
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A Proud "Mom" Moment & My Digital Studio!

I am at Ft. Lee, VA watching my daughter compete in the 36th Annual Armed Forces Culinary Competition.

I decided to take a few minutes and post a quick scrapbook page that features her Cold Food Platter which won a GOLD MEDAL.

I love to make quick scrapbook pages using My Digital Studio by Stampin’ Up!® and then email them to friends and family...way better than just emailing a plain photo!

I will share more competition pages with you over the next few days!

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Cookie Swap Scrapbook Page...Two Versions!

I recently participated in my first ever "Cookie Swap" with my stamping friends in Colorado!

Thanks to my friend, Sherry who made my cookie recipe so everyone at the swap would not only have my scrapbook recipe page, but they also were able to taste the cookies! 
WOO HOO!

I created two versions of the scrapbook page because honestly, I was pressed for time, since I had to allow for extra days for mailing...So, the second version pictured here is what I created for the swap and the first photo shows the version I created when I had more time.

What a great way to get a ton of delicious cookie recipes!

TIP:  I printed the cookie recipe on postcards that are 4 to a sheet made to run through a printer...This really saved time because the postcards are perforated, so just print and add to scrap page, embellish as desired and it's done!

SUPPLIES:

VERSION 1
STAMP:  Homemade (116978)
CARD STOCK:  Early Espresso (119686), Real Red (119940), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Early Espresso (119670)
ACCESSORIES:  3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon (119964)
TOOLS:  2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850)
ADHESIVES:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL (104332)

VERSION 2:
CARD STOCK:  Real Red (119940), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730)
TOOLS:  Eyelet Border Punch (119853)
ADHESIVES:  SNAIL (104332)

Wonderful Daughter Scrap Page!

Here is the final 6"x6" scrapbook layout that we created as my monthly Scrappin' Class in August.

All I need to do is add photos and a bit of journaling and the page is ready to add to my "work in progress" brag book.

You can view the other two Scrappin' Class layouts here:
Celebrate Good Times
Things I Love

 

SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Hello Again (113780), Wonderful Favorites (115114)
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise (100814), Old Olive (102277), Crushed Curry (115659), Cameo Coral (103035)
Card Stock:  Tempting Turquoise (102067), Whisper White (100730), Summer Sun (103124)
Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper (113976)

Accessories:  5/8" Satin Ribbon (114616), Word Window Punch (105090), Tag Corner Punch (107215), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Dimensionals (104430)

DID YOU KNOW? 

The Word Window Punch (105090) can be used to punch out the 21 small words included in the Wonderful Favorites (115114) Stamp Set.

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CELEBRATE Good Times...Scrappin' Page!

 

This sample is a 6"x6" scrapbook layout featured at my monthly Scrappin' Class.

The TO THE NINES SPECIALTY Designer Series paper is very versatile.  So, it works great for scrappin', card making & paper crafting.

This specialty paper is textured, cover-weight cardstock.

TIP:  Did you know that underneath each sample of Designer Series Paper in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog, you can find a list of card stock colors that coordinate with that particular paper?  For example, the TOO THE NINES SPECIALTY paper coordinates with Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke & Chocolate Chip.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set:  Celebrate Everything (114942)
Card Stock:  Close to Cocoa (101341), Sahara Sand (105328), Sage Shadow (101563)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
Accessories:  1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Star Punch (109045), 3/16" Corner Rounder (109047), Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons & Brads (114339), Linen Thread (104199), Vintage Brads (109109), Dimensionals (104430) 

    

I would LOVE to customize a Scrappin' Workshop for you and your family & friends.

EMAIL ME today to find out available dates for your workshop, my place or yours! Or, if you are not in my neck of the woods, EMAIL ME to find out how you can host a catalog or virtual workshop.

Be sure to check out the WONDERFUL Hostess Promotion going on RIGHT NOW!  What an AWESOME time to host a workshop!

I look forward to hearing from you!

THINGS I LOVE...

I have a great time creating the projects for my monthly Scrappin' Class!

The class includes THREE, 2-PAGE 6"x6" scrapbook layouts ready to add photos later.

The NEW "THINGS I LOVE" stamp set on page 54 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog is wonderful to use for scrapbooking.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Things I Love (115229)
Card Stock:  Textured Bermuda Bay (115538), Whisper White (100730), Chocolate Chip (102128)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay (115655), Chocolate Chip (100908)
Accessories:  Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610), 1-3/8" (104401) & 1-1/4" 104403) Circle Punches, Scallop Edge Punch (112019), Small Oval Punch (107304), Silver Brad (104336), Dimensionals (104430)

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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

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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!