Punch Art Birthday

This is another card we made at my Punch Art Class in September. This card was a lot of fun to make and I love the bright colors

Stamps:Word Play

Ink:Garden Green

Paper:Whisper White, Garden Green, Brights DSP, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Basic Black

Other: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1 1/4 in square punch; Rhinestones

Fall Wreath Class

Here are some pics from my Fall Wreath Class. We had so much fun that night, despite the hot glue gun burns!!!

Stamps:None

Ink:None

Paper:Spice Cake DSP; More Mustard; Pool Party; Pear Pizzazz; Soft Suede 1 1/4 inch striped Grossgrain Ribbon

Other: Button Button Embosslit; Antique Brads; Boho Blossoms Punch; Little Leaves Embosslit

Happy Birthday Punch Art

This is another card we did at my Punch Art Class in September. Hope you like the simplicity of it.

Stamps:Happiest Birthday Wishes and Thoughts and Prayers

Ink:Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Whisper White; Melon Mambo; Tempting Turquoise; Tempting Turquoise DSP

Other: Ornament Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Set; Pearls

Fall Punch Art

I love everything fall, except for the winter and snow that follows it. I could stand winter if it ended immediately following Christmas. Well enough of my seaonsal rambling. This is a card we made Sunday night at my Punch Art Stamp a Stack. It was my biggest class yet and I look forward to having many more punch art classes.

Stamps: Sincere Salutations

Ink:Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

Paper:Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy,

Other: Little Leaves embosslet, Modern Label Punch, 1 3/8 inch circle, Large oval punch, 1/4 inch Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon

Gift Basket

Two posts in one day, no wonder it is practically flooding outside...lol

This is a basket I made for a silent auction for a local charity event. There are over a dozen cards, a candle, calendar, ink pen, chocolate nugget purses and a gift certificate for a FREE class. I hope the basket brings big bucks for this event!!!

Fall Wreath

Once again I have found myself not keeping up with my blog. I guess there are worse things, like not stamping at all. I am stampin', just not posting. Above is a picture of athe fall wreath I made for my upcoming class in September. When I saw the Fall Wreath in the Holiday mini catalog I knew I had to make one. Hope you like it. It is a mish mosh of retired dsp. In the actual class we will be using the new DSP Spice Cake.

Posh Purses?

Here is a sneak peek at my upcoming class Posh Purses. The class will be held Sunday, August 28th at my house from 3pm - 5pm. This is a sample of three out of four of the purses we will be creating. The two small pink purses hold a Hershey's Nugget. The blue purse on the left holds candy, chapstick, or even a gift card. The larger brown and pink purse has a 3x3 post it note pad inside.

Hope to see you there!!!

Kelli

Fancy Folds Class preview

Above is one of the cards that will be featured at my Fancy Folds Stamp Camp this Friday night. I have one spot still available for Friday. The cost is $10.00 and we will be making 4 cards. It's a great girls night out kinda event. Let me know if you are interested. Can't make it Friday night??? We can set up a time to make these awesome cards when your schedule allows, just contact me.

Mini Scrapbook Albums

Here are some pics of the mini scrapbook albums we made Friday night in Stamp Camp. The first one is using retired dsp cottage wall. The second album uses the new dsp Beau Chatteau.

Upcoming Class

It has been a while since I posted to my blog. I have been busy though....planning classes and all of the prep work that goes into having classes. I had an awesome scrapbook class last night. I will post photos very soon. It was my first scrapbooking experience and I was pleased to see everyone enjoyed the scrapbooks as much as I did. Now for a reminder --

The last day to sign up for my Fancy Folds card class is on Friday, August 5th. The class will be held on Friday, August 12th from 6 - 8:30pm. The cost of the class is $10.00 and we will be making 4 cards. Stamp Club members may make a $20 purchase (before s/h) in lieu of the class fee.

Also, don't forget my Summer Special -- Book a workshop between now and Sept 15th and get any one item for 20% off. If a friend books a workshop from your workshop, you will get a 2nd item for 20% off. This is in addition to SU's awesome hostess benefits (page 9 of the catalog). If you do not have a current idea book and catalog, the cost is $5, that is 50% off the selling price.

Bold Blossoms

This is a card we made at a Stamp A Stack I had in May. It is one of my favorites right now. I love the stamp set and I really love the punch. I can't wait until my stamp club members see their cards for next week....I know they will love them!

Stamps: Bold Blossom and Sincere Salutations

Ink:Garden Green; Dafodil Delight; Basic Black

Paper: Real Red; Dafodil Delight; River Rock; Whisper White

Other: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch; brads; scallop border punch

Thank You gift

This is a box of 6 thank you cards I made for a very special friend. I hope she likes them!!!

Stamps:Inspired by Nature; Oval All (Elements of Style and Because I care are what i did the other two cards in that you cannot see)

Ink:Cameo Coral and Sage Shadow <---both retired :( and Daffodil Delight

Paper: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, and Sage Shadow

Other: Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Beautiful Wings embossing folder, Pearls

Thanks for looking

Totally Tool thank you

This was another card we made at a Masculine stamp a stack last week. It is hard to see in the pic, but the wrench is colored with the water colored pencils. Have a great weekend everyone!

Stamps:Totally Tool

Ink: Basic Black

Paper:Whisper White; Crumb Cake; Cajun Craze; Dafodil Delight; Early Expresso; Whisper white

Other: brads; water color pencils; ebmossing folders - polka dots/lattice

Circle Circus birthday wishes

This is a card we made at a recent Masculine Stamp A Stack at my house. I CASED this from my upline but I changed the colors and some of us turned the card longways, it looked great that way too!!!

Stamps:Woodgrain; Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:Cajun Craze, Baha breeze, Chocolate Chip

Paper:Cajun Craze, Choc Chip, Whisper White

Other: brads, word window punch, modern label punch; various circle punches and scallop circle punch.

Happy 2nd day of Summer :)

Out with the Old...In with the New

Well, today is a big day in the world of Stampin' Up! June 1st is the date SU announces all stamp sets, accessories, and decor elements that will be reitiring as of June 30th. This is done in order to make room for hundreds of new goodies that will be introduced in the new IB&C on July 1. Check out my SU store to see what will be gone for good as of June 30, get 'em while supplies last. Click the link on the left side of my blog to view the retired items.
Blessings...Kelli

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!!!

I thought I would share a card with you from my most recent stamp a stack. We made birthday cards.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue; Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:Craft Whisper White; Regal Rose; Crumb Cake

Paper: Crumb Cake; Regal Rose

Other: 1/4 whisper white grossgrain ribbon; scallop circle and large scallop circle punches.

We had a really good time together and hopefully I will have enough people interested in SU to start a 2nd stamp club this summer!!

Blessings for a safe memorial day :)

Strength and Hope

I CASED this card from Kmgosha from SCS for a very dear friend who was recently diagnosed with Pancreatic CA.
Stamps: Strength and Hope
Ink: Perfect Plum; Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Lovely Lilac(retired)
Other: 1/4 white grossgrain ribbon dyed Perfect Plum; pearls, scalloped border punch

I hope you enjoy the card and have a good week. I will be busy getting ready for a SAS later this week, so I am not sure how much I will post this week. I will do a reveal after our SAS to share with you are newest creations.

Vintage Vogue

Well, I have wanted Vintage Vogue ever since it came out and I finally got it!!!!!! This is the 1st card I made with the set. I am not sure I am crazy about how it turned out so I may go back and tweak it some. Happy Tuesday and bring on the rain...lol I am ready for Mr. Sunshine!!!

Stamps: Vintage Vogue; So Happy for You (SAB

Ink: Sahara Sand; Bravo Burgundy

Paper: Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy; Sahara Sand

Other: Clear embossing powder; emboss resist; sponging; Decorative Label punch

Strength and Hope Bright

Well, I had hoped to get some strength myself this weekend by laying some mulch, but the rain has changed those plans. As soon as I have convinced myself it can't be that wet out there to lay the mulch, we get another downpour. Well, one good thing has come of the rainy weekend, a more clean and organized house and most importantly some stampin'!!!
Mr. Brown visited me twice this week and here is my first creation with Strength and Hope. Hope you like it! For every sale of this stamp set SU is donating $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundatoin (BCRF).

Stamps:Strength and Hope

Ink:Real Red; Dafodil Delight; Sahara Sand

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Dafodil Delight

Other: Buttons, sponging, hemp twine, polka dots EF for the BIG SHOT.

Medallion Time

I wish this medallion "sun" would make the real sun come out from behind the clouds. So wanted to get my mulching done this weekend. I have a pick up truck filled to the gills with mulch but it is too stinking rainy out to spread it. Oh well, know what that means?? Stampin' time for me!

Stamps:Medallion

Ink:Cajun Craze

Paper:Cagun Craze, Whisper White

Other: button, linen thread, word window punch, modern label punch

Technique - Tone on tone

Thought I would post this card as a Going A Way present to my Fast and Fab set. I just traded the Set for Vintage Vogue - stay tuned for cards from this stamp set. I should also be getting a visit from Mr. UPS tomorrow or Thursday with new goodies :)

Stamps:Fast and Fabulous (Level 2 Hostess) Tiny Tiny Wishes

Ink:Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Bashful Blues

Paper: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Whisper White

Other: Bashful Blue 1/4 grossgrain ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

Have a great week!

This was one of the cards I made for my first craft show in April. I was trying to use up some retired paper. Had a pretty good day for my 1st show; got to meet some very nice people I hope to see again at other craft shows!!

Hope you like the card

Stamps: Circle Circus; So Happy for You (SAB)

Ink: Sage shadow (retired); Close to Cocoa(retired)

Paper: Sage Shadow; Close to Cocoa; Whisper White

Other: scallop circle punch; scallop border punch

Below are the cards/3D items we made at stamp club Monday night. Everyone seemed to enjoy the projects. I totally CASED the "Some things have to be believed to be seen" card from Stampin' Connection. I will have to look up the presons name to give them proper credit. I am so the girls liked making the cards as much as I did. Can't wait until 5/26, next SAS. Would love to have you join me.

Walking in Nature

Well, so much for my goal to post everyday...maybe I can do every few days instead of every few months...lol. Well, life itself kept me from posting Sun evening (dinner w/friends). Last night I had stamp club....yeeaaah. Had a great time with a great bunch of girls...sad some couldn't make it though :( Today was a beautiful spring day so I choose a card that reminds me of spring. Hope you enjoy!!


Stamps: Nature Walk; Tiny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Choc Chip; Daffodil Delight; Old Olive; Bordering Blue(ret)
Paper: Bordering Blue and Choc Chip
Other: Crochet trim; word window punch; modern label punch

Melon Mambo Bliss

This is my favorite card with Bliss (SAS). I saw one the other day done in black and white,may need to case that one. I am going to try real hard to keep this blog updated, I say this all the time, don't I?? Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!

Stamps:Bliss (SAS) and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:Melon Mambo; Basic Black

Paper: Melon Mambo, Basic Black; Whisper White

Other: Scallop Ribbon Border punch; pearls

Because I care

Again, a cheap camera will not do a card justice. My first card using the Because I Care Hostess Level 1 stamp set. This is such a beautiful stamp, I will be using it in my SAS this Friday!!

Stamps:Because I Care

Ink:Perfect Plum; Old Olive

Paper:Perfect Plum; Certainly Celery; Whisper White

Other: Certainly Celery ribbon(retired) and Basic Pearls for embellies!! I also used a little of the Smooch Pearlized Ink in Moonlight.

Thanks for Looking!!

Awash with Flowers

This was my first attempt at using the Awash with Flowers stamp set a two step stamping set(clear). I really like it, just takes some practice. Now if I could only get that new camera so my words are not so blurry!!!

Hope you like!

Stamps:Awash withe Flowers; Word Play

Ink:Cameo Coral(retired), Marina Mist; Orchid Opulance(retired); Daffodil Delight

Paper:Cameo Coral; Marina Mist; Whisper White

Other: Marina Mist grossgrain ribbon; sponge

Monthly Stamp Club Now Forming
Would you like to learn new stamping techniques? Play with different colors and stamp sets?? See the newest SU products? I am forming a hostess club where we will focus on all of these ideas.
How does a hostess club work?

There must be six members

We will meet in my home once every other month for one year

On the date of each meeting, each member is responsible for placing a minimum $25 order(before tax and shipping). The orders will be combined to forma workshop that will receive hostess benefits.

There will be a new hostess for each meeting. The hostess will be chosen by drawing names out of a hat. I will provide a light snack each month.

What are the advantages of joing the club?
Each member will receive at least $15 in free merchandise and a free hostess stamp set on their hostess month. You get the benefits of hosting a workshop without having to worry about cleaning your house!
You can purchase stamping supplies on a budget
You will make two projects at each meeting
You get a girls night out every other month (how perfect)
You will receive a free copy of the 2011 - 2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog in July. (If you dn't already have a copy of the current catalog, you will receive one)

I would like to have the 1st meeting in February and possibly hold the meetings on Friday nights, but we can all compare calendars once we know who our members will be !! I am so excited to begin this stampin' journey with each of you. Please feel free to contact me at Kelli_lu@msn.com with any questions!
Blessings,
Kelli

P.S. Don't forget Sale-A-Bration will start on 1/25 so we want to take advantage of those benefits while we can!!!