A Work of Heart

Just what the Dr. Ordered...

2012-01-27T10:22:00.000-08:00

...the prescription says "have a Happy Valentine's Day!"

The Sisters in Stamping (http://Sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are making Valentine candy favors this week for Fabulous Friday. I purchased empty pill bottles a couple of years ago and this idea came to me when I bought Conversation Hearts at the store yesterday. I used the new heart Framelits (pg.6) and the stamp set from the Occasions Mini Take it to Heart (pg.14) they coordinate beautifully together! I hope you like it! Leave me a Comment if you'd like to buy some pill bottles of your own.

Thanks for cruising by today...make sure you go to the Sisters blog to see what the others have done.

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Framelit Friday!

2012-01-20T12:01:00.000-08:00

Good day and welcome to this week's Fabulous Friday post! The Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) are focusing on the NEW Framelits that are in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. Here is my card--

It's all closed up in the picture above. Here is a picture of it opened to the first message--

And, below it's all the way open--

I have had this idea in my head for a long time, and just needed to take the time to sit down and put it together. Sometimes when they are in your head they look really great when they get out...sometimes not so much! I was lucky this time I think it turned out really cute. It's a moving card called a Telescoping Card. I have seen them made with circles on other sites but never with hearts.

Thank-you for stopping by again today, Happy Friday!

Karla c(:

Sale-A-Bration 2012

2012-01-13T10:34:00.000-08:00

Good to see you here again! Sale-A-Bration is Event of the year at Stampin' Up! It's one of my favorites because it comes at a dreary time of the year and getting free stamps always lifts my spirits. The Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) are giving you a little sneak peek this week, here is my card--

    The little square postage stamp comes in the set called Fresh Vintage. I inked it up in Peach Parfait and the took a sponge dauber inked in Poppy Parade and colored the flower and the opposite corner of the faux postage stamp. I repeated this 4 times and then used the Postage Stamp punch to make the postage stamp. When I attached the 4 faux postage stamps to the Soft Suede card stock I put them together so it looks more like a real set of stamps.
   If you'd like to see the whole 2012 Sale-A-Bration Collection make a comment and I will get a catalog off to you. The annual Sale is from Jan.24- Mar.31.
    Thank-you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Favorites from the NEW Occasions Mini

2012-01-06T07:58:00.000-08:00

Two posts in one week, WOW I'm really on a roll! This is my week over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) and I picked showcasing our favorite stamp sets from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog. Which, by the way is just beautiful! Here is my card for this week--

I used a fun technique called Marker over Pencil. I used watercolor pencils to color the image and then blend them, go over the top with the brush tip of a coordinating marker to add some shading.

Well, that's it for me this week but there are other projects on the Sisters blog....go check it out!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Punch Storage

2012-01-04T09:45:00.000-08:00

A few years back I read about how another stamper organized her punches, it was years ago (maybe 12??) anyway, I took the idea and made it my own. Here are some photos of my set up--

It is PVC gutter that I purchased at a big box home improvement store. The gutter comes in 10' lengths, my first run of gutter I had the yard cut it in 1/2 so I could fit it into my car. You need 2 end caps and 2 hangers for each run if you want to do it this way. If you leave it at 10' long you'll need 2 end caps and 4 hangers, the end caps and the hangers are there in the aisle with the gutter.

I use the punch to make a "key" using black card stock, and attach it with mini glue dots. If the punch is not filed away where it's slot is I know it's out with another project.

You can see that the gutter holds old style and new. I write on the side of the punch with a zig painty pen, and I mark the punched circle key with the size (ie., 2 1/2" circle). This has saved me many hours of hunting for the wrong size punch!

The other end of the gutter holds ribbon. I used sticky strip to hold the ribbon samples to the gutter. When the new catalog comes out I can easily peel the sticky strip off of the gutter and replace the retired with the new. In the past I have even written on the gutter with a Sharpie marker. I used Stazon stamp cleaner to wipe it off. I tied a pair of scissors to some twine and a hook and leave them there.

Right now my stamp room is in an unfinished basement so my husband used some construction adhesive to mount 4- 1x1 pieces of wood to screw the hangers into, the gutters just clip into the hangers. SWEET! So there you have it...I like to organize things.

Thank-you for stopping by today!

Karla c(:

Holiday Decor for Fabulous Friday

2011-12-16T09:54:00.000-08:00

This week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) Jacque has picked Holiday Decor to spotlight. Here is my project--

I found some porcelain ornaments on line and took a chance that the heart from the stamp set You Are Loved (Holiday Mini catalog, pg. 40) would fit. Success, it fits perfectly!! I stamped on the ornament with Versamark and sprinkled gold embossing powder over the dove (on the left) and then used the new pewter embossing powder (Holiday Mini, pg.31) on the remainder of the heart design. I love hearts and I love to give ornaments for Christmas presents, so I'm making a bunch of these this year.

The Sisters in Stamping are taking next week off to celebrate Christmas with their families. Have a great day and see you back here the next week.

Happy Stamping! Karla c(:

Clearance Rack Blitz at SU!

2011-12-15T11:50:00.000-08:00

Bargains galore! Click here to Shop! button is on the right to go right to the Sale page.... Karla c(:

Fabulous Friday Gift Card Holder

2011-12-09T07:40:00.000-08:00

Well, here we are it's Friday again.... and it's December no less! Where does all of the time go? The Sisters are showcasing Gift Card Holders this week on Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com). We have noticed that gift cards get more and more popular every year for Christmas gifts, here is my holder--

The stamp set is called Festive & Fun, it is in the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog. Only a couple more weeks to purchase products from this catalog. Anyway, the gift card holder is actually a A2 envelope that's folded in 1/2. You cut one side of the flap off and stick the other side down to form a pocket for the gift card. Clever, eh? I can not take credit for this idea...it has been around for quite awhile. Here is a picture of it open--

Once again thank-you for stopping by and checking out what I have going here every Friday. Make sure you stop at the Sisters blog to see the other gift card holders.

Happy Stamping Friday!

Karla c(:

Fabulous Friday Thank-you's

2011-12-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

It is my week for picking a theme over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) and I chose Christmas Thank-you Cards. I like to have them on hand so that they can get written right away. Here is my card--

The original idea came from my Downline Lori Verdon. She did a technique card using the clear acrylic blocks for the un-mounted stamps at a Meeting a couple of months ago. I took the same layout and used a different stamp set and colors. I used block "D" to print the square in Bashful Blue and then stamped the snowflakes in Marina Mist over the top, a little glitter and some rhinestones and your done! I recently started attending a card ministry at my church and I brought this card for everyone to make last week. It turned out nice and sparkly--but, best of all FAST & EASY! Thank-you Lori for the great idea!!

Thank-you for stopping by!

Karla c(:

Altered Friday Christmas Giving

2011-11-25T07:18:00.000-08:00

It's Debbie Naylor's week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) and she has picked gifts to give-- regular things that have been altered in some way, here is my project--

It is a giant clothes pin! I stamped the snowman on shimmery white cardstock, the technique for him is called Out of the Box. I altered the pin with some Designer Series Paper called Just Add Cake.

Here it is clipped together. I made a couple extra to give away this Christmas for the Grandmas. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Online Extravaganza!

2011-11-22T08:27:00.000-08:00

Lots of really great deals! Stop by my Online store: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karlawithak/

Christmas Tags to Share

2011-11-18T10:07:00.000-08:00

Welcome! The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are creating gift tags to help you for the Holiday Season!

Here is my project for this week--

I used one of the plastic stamp boxes. It holds 9 tags, 3 of each design. The stamp set I used to make the tags is called Christmas Lodge (Holiday Mini Catalog, pg.29). There is Designer Series Paper that matches the stamp set and I used some of it to decorate the box.
Here is a picture of it open--

I took close up pictures of each of the tags--

I know I always say thank-you for coming by--but I really mean it! Words can not tell you how happy I am when I see the little counter tick away with new visitors every week. Next week the Sisters are putting together some gift ideas, hope you can make it back!

Happy Stamping,

Karla c(:

Thanksgiving Turkey Favor

2011-11-11T07:37:00.000-08:00

Welcome to another Fabulous Friday! We are all putting together some Thanksgiving Decor together for you this week at the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com). Here is my little Turkey place setting favor--

My family and I have been invited to spend Thanksgiving at a friends house, I'll be making these to set at each of the place settings. I used some Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (Holiday Mini catalog) to make a pouch. I've filled it with chocolate and candy corn and used some punch art to decorate it.

Thank-you for coming by my blog today! Make sure you check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for some other great Holiday Decorating ideas.

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Felt for Fabulous Friday

2011-11-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

The Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) are posting Christmas projects for Fabulous Friday....I made a stocking ornament for my Christmas tree--

I used the Holiday Stocking die (item #124098) and the Stocking Accents (item#124099) die from the Holiday Mini Catalog (pg.24). I ran 2 pieces of oatmeal colored felt through the BigShot using the Holiday Stocking die. For the holly I used the iron on adhesive and then did a blanket stitch around the edge. Before I sewed it shut I stuffed it, sewed the ribbon on and made it a hanger with gold cord. It was pretty simple, I think it turned out really cute!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

PS. Make sure you go over to the Sisters in Stamping site so you can check out what the other girls are doing!

Fabulous Frankie Friday

2011-10-28T08:59:00.000-07:00

Thank-you for coming back this week, the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) have some Halloween Candy Treats to show you! Here is mine--

His name is Frankie! I told my husband he was the perfect man-- his mouth is sewn shut! I traded this cute candy treat at my Heartisan Downline Meeting a couple of weeks ago. I had a 6x6 page that I traded with him, his punch key. Here is a picture of it--

I used the Pounce Technique on the Scary & Sweet, I inked the stamp in black and stamped it 6-7 times in the same spot to make it look really spooky. I used the Texture jumbo wheel on the top in Always Artichoke ink. The card stock is stapled on top of the small cello bag filled with candy (the staple is under Frankie's head) and then I used dimensionals to pop the punch art up so that it covered the staple.

Next week we are going to feature some Christmas-y stuff, hope you can stop back by and check us out!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

Thankful for...

2011-10-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

....you! This week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) we are making Thanksgiving cards you let you know how thankful we are for you! Here is my card for this week--

I used a fun technique this week called "Rock & Roll." Whenever I see leaves changing in the Fall I think of this technique. You ink the stamp up with one color and then "roll" the edges in a complimentary color. Here are the ink colors so you can recreate this card--The smaller Ash tree leaf was inked in Old Olive and then rolled in Soft Suede, the Oak tree leaf was inked in More Mustard and rolled in Cajun Craze. Of course all paper and ink supplies used are Stampin' Up!

Thank-you for coming back week after week to see what I'm up to!

Happy Stamping-- Karla c(:

Pressing Cookies for Friday

2011-10-07T08:40:00.000-07:00

I did some baking for Fabulous Friday last night, and I was quite im"press"ed (-- haha, get it?) with the brand new cookie stamps! Here are my cookies cooling--

I used the Sugared Shortbread recipe that came with the Cookie Press, you can't see by the picture but you roll the balls of dough in sugar before you press them so they have a sparkle to them. I pulled the cookies out of the oven about 1/2 way through the baking and trimmed the edges off with a round biscuit cutter so they would have that traditional shortbread look to them. Best of all they taste fantastic, I had one this morning with my coffee! Here is a picture of the final project--

To package the cookies I used a flat cellophane bag and a felt snowflake from the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt collection (Holiday Mini Catalog, pg.30). The stitching on the snow flake is in Marina Mist thread, so the paper and ribbon coordinate beautifully. One last little detail, the bitty button for the center, quick and easy!

Item	Description	Price
125152	Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use It was fun playing with the Cookie Stamp, I can see a family tradition forming right in front of me! If you'd like a Cookie Press of your own stop by my Stampin' Up! Store http://karlawithak.stampinup.net Thanks for stopping by this week, Karla c(:	$16.95

Fall Project for Friday

2011-09-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to Friday for another Fabulous Friday post... the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) are focusing on Fall projects this week. Here is my project--

Here is a picture of my candy corn open--

I used the Petal Cone die and ran it with Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White and then stacked them on on the other.

Thank-you for coming by today, hope you can make it back for next weeks post we are going to be doing a little baking!

Happy stamping, Karla c(:

Halloween Cards for Friday

2011-09-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Sisters are making Halloween Cards this week! Here is my card--

Cute color combination Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzaz and a new InColor Wisteria Wonder. I used a new Hostess set from the Holiday Mini catalog called Warmest Wishes and a new jumbo wheel, Halloween Hang-Ups. I finally ordered a new product called Dazzling Details (think Dazzling Diamonds glitter mixed with a clear glue). Here are a few pictures of the card close-up so you can see how sparkly it is!

Just love that little owl! I made the mask bigger and dressed it up with a little glitter. The Hostess program has changed at Stampin' Up! Please feel free to contact me for more details or a copy of the Holiday Mini catalog for your own.

Just a reminder-- we are still looking for comments over at the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com). All comments will be placed in a drawing for some free blog candy. So get on over and comment away!

Thank-you for stopping today!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Fabric for Fabulous Friday

2011-09-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome! The Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) have all made projects with fabric this week. Here is my card and gift--

I used the fabric from the Holiday Mini catalog called Spice Cake (pg.18, #124066...it has coordinating Designer Series Paper called Spice cake too) and a new set in the catalog called Occasions Alphabet (pg. 171, #117090). Each letter has a small saying that goes with it, it is very sweet. I colored the stamp with Soft Suede and More Mustard markers, using the colors that are in the fabric. That's it as far as stamping, it was very simple.

Thank-you for stopping by, and remember we are still looking for comments on the Sisters in Stamping blog. If you go by make sure you leave a comment so you can get your name into the drawing for the FREE blog candy.

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

PS. Ooops! I forgot to mention this layout and card was inspired by a card from one of my SO talented SU! Downline Karen Clark, she used the fabric Deck the Halls to make a Christmas card--very pretty!

Friday Frames & Anniversary Blog Candy!

2011-09-09T10:14:00.000-07:00

Hey! The Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) have some really cute things to show you this week, so I'm glad you could stop in today to take a look see. Here is my card for this week--

I put some of the new Mica Flakes in the shaker window and topped it off with a window sheet circle. Then I put some Liquid Tombow Glue around the outside edge of the circle and sprinkled the Mica Flakes on the top too. It is very pretty!

I also have some really nice Anniversary Blog Candy to give away--

Here is the deal you need to go over to the Sisters blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) and leave a comment to get into the running for this stamp set called Cute by the Inch (one of the most popular hostess sets from last year), matching petal card punch and some Pretty in Pink 5/8" grosgrain ribbon. Good luck, and keep checking back every week in September for more opportunities to win!

Thank-you for stopping by!

Karla c(:

New Bigshot dies from the Mini catalog!

2011-09-02T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hello and thanks for stopping this week! The Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are featuring some of the new BigShot dies from the Holiday Mini catalog this week. Here is my card--

I used the new die called Stocking Accents (pg.24, #124099) It is a BigzL die so it will cut thru fabric and felt (plus others things!) Besides the candy cane and the holly accents there is an ornament, a Christmas tree and a Christmas light bulb on the die. I know it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas...just to even it out I'm posting a picture of my cat Rudy sitting in the warm Summer sun coming thru my kitchen window. Isn't he the cutest??

Thanks again for stopping by here at Stampin' with "K", have a great Labor Day week-end!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

PS. Make sure you check out the Sisters site (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com), there is a big announcement!

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek

2011-08-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

The Sisters (http://Sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) a giving a small Sneak Peek this week at the NEW Holiday Mini catalog...I say small because there are SO MANY wonderful stamp sets in it the Peek has to be small, there is just no way we could feature all of them. But, not to fear we will be featuring quite a few sets in the next couple of weeks so make sure you stop back by. Here is my card for this week--

It seems too early to be making Fall themed cards doesn't it?? This stamp set is called Gently Falling and it's comprised of 2 sets of images, the outside of the leaf and the inside, I only used the outside of the leaf to make this card. It is quite lovely...there is a Maple leaf and a little whirligig to go with it, an Oak leaf with an acorn, a Ash leaf and a Elm leaf (these last two I'm not sure about, I was never good at that kinda thing). I used 2 techniques to make this card Paper Piecing (on the little acorn) and Burnishing. Also, I used the new quilted ribbon from the Holiday Mini-- I love it, I hope it gets carried through to the next catalog!

Happy Stamping!

Karla c(:

Back to School Friday

2011-08-19T07:50:00.000-07:00

This Back to School post for Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday today (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) is very appropriate for South Dakota. My son went back to school yesterday (WHOOPEE!!). Here is my project for today--

We did this project at a Birthday Party on Tuesday (Happy 8th Birthday Hannah!) Original idea came from my good friend and downline Jen Sannes (http://www.SimpleandSincere.com). Here is a picture of the "Little Man" sitting pretty much where he sat most of the Summer-- in front of the computer!

Thankfully, he did get to the pool down the street some so he has a nice tan for his school picture today.

Make sure you come back next week, we will be giving you a little Sneak Peek of the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog-- it is a sweet catalog!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

Catalog Tour

2011-08-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

The Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) are in the last week of the NEW IB&C Tour. We are in the Elements section of the catalog, here is my card for this week--

I used a set called Four Frames and some new Designer Series Paper called Flirtatious. All of the Designer Series Paper is on Sale this month at Stampin' Up! (Buy 3 get one Free), this Flirtatious Paper comes with bright and cheery colors and some special die cuts that look like doilies or maybe snowflakes. I was inspired by a card done by Julie Davison (http://juliedavison.blogspot.com) I love Julie's stamping style, her blog is my first stop if I need to be inspired! Thanks Julie for a really cute layout.

Thank-you for stopping by today! See you next week for some back to school projects.
Until then, Happy Stamping!

Karla c(:

Flowers for Fabulous Friday

2011-08-05T09:58:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to this week's Fabulous Friday post! The Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) have all picked out stamp sets from the All Natural section of the NEW 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog. Here is my card for this week--

I was inspired by a little wood box that sits on my buffet. Here is a picture of it next to my card--

I have looking around my house lately for inspiration and these little roses look like the small rose from the new set Flower Fest. I used the same set a couple of weeks ago (http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/2011/04/sneekly-peeking.html) click here to go to that post. The cards look completely different! Go check out what the other Sisters have done this week--some very clever stuff!

See you next week! Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Sisters in Stamping Friday

2011-07-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

We (http://Sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are all picking out our favorite new sets from the Occasions section of the NEW 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog. Here is my card for this week--

I used the set called It's a Wrap Occasions, there are 7 stamps in the set--I used the one that looks like a band-aid. The set is is very clever, SU! has designed the stamp so that you can wrap little nuggets of chocolate. Make sure you go check out the other projects that the Sisters have posted today for Fabulous Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Karla c(:

New BigShot products for Fabulous Friday

2011-07-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

Hello! This week with the Fabulous Friday post at Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) we are using some of the new products for the BigShot. My project uses the new Blossom Box die, here is the box--

Here is what's inside--

Well that's it for me this week. Hope you can stop back by next Friday!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Hostess set from new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog

2011-07-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

All of the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are making cards with the new Hostess sets. Here is my card this week--

I used the new set called Faith in Nature, it is so beautiful! I also used the new mini brads at the bottom. Well, make sure you check out the Sisters in Stamping site for more samples.

Until next week,

Karla c(:

Fabulous Lacey Punch

2011-07-01T09:39:00.001-07:00

Welcome to this week's Fabulous Friday post! Our assignment this week at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) was to use the new Lacey Border Punch. Here is my card for this weeks post--

I also used the new stamp set Delicate Dollies. The new punch is so pretty and feminine. The new Idea Book & Catalog goes live today, this is an exciting time at Stampin' Up! Contact me today to find out how you can get one of your own for free.

Thank-you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

The NEW 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog

2011-06-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

This catalog is so pretty-- every year SU! goes out of their way to make it better than the last and they have definitely succeeded! I want to share it with all of you.....so, I'm having a

"Get a FREE Catalog SALE"

Just how does a "Get a FREE Catalog SALE" work you say?? I'm so glad you asked! Here's the deal, place a order on my Demonstrator Web Site (http://stampinup.net/esuite/home/karlawithak/ you can click on the link or on the Stampin' Up! Logo button on the right) and I'll mail one of these beautiful catalogs to you-- it's as simple as that!

But I'm going to sweeten the deal!
If your order is over.....
....$50 I will include a $10 Gift Certificate
....$75, I will include a $15 Gift Certificate
....$100, I will include a $20 Gift Certificate
....$150, I will include a $30 Gift Certificate (plus you will get hostess benefits with your order).
Gift Certificates will be valid until December 30, 2011 and are good towards merchandise from the 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog.

So hop on over to my Demonstrator Web Site today to get your free catalog! Get a FREE Catalog SALE ends 6pm CDT June 29, 2011!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

A peek at the new 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog

2011-06-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

I just love this time of year when Stampin' Up! releases the new catalog! I really look forward to seeing it, it (almost) makes the retirement list tolerable. Here is my card for the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) Fabulous Friday post this week--

This a new set called Pennant Parade. It comes with sayings that fit into the pennants and a coordinating punch--way cute! This card is a New catalog Trade with my group in Madison.

Check back next week for more fun stamping ideas!

Until then, happy stamping!

Karla c(:

Good-bye Friday

2011-06-16T20:43:00.000-07:00

We are still lamenting over our favorite retiring stamp sets at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my card for this week--

I used the retiring Eastern Blooms to make this kimono fold. It was one of our Make & Takes at the last Heartisan Downline Meeting. We made these cards to donate to a fund raiser for the victims of the tsunami in Japan.

Next week we will be making cards with brand spankin' new stamp sets! Lots of fun...the new catalog will be released July 1, always love this time of year!

Happy stamping,

Karla c(:

PS. E-mail me if you are interested in joining my Group. We have a lot of fun!

Good-bye cute little bugs!

2011-06-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

This week at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we a using some of our retiring stamp sets. Here is my card--

We did this card at the Madison Mega Stamp-a-Stack in April. I will really miss this stamp set Bugs & Kisses #116580, it's so kid friendly! The technique is called Collage, you start with the largest image and fill in the holes with the smaller stamps, make sure you turn the stamp and stamp off of the paper--that makes it look random. Simple and fun!

We are sharing more of our favorite retiring sets next week. Make sure you check back!

Happy Stamping,

Karla c(:

Fabulous Fathers Day card

2011-06-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Fabulous Friday Fathers Day post. Here is my card--

This was one of my cards from my last Stamp-a-Stack. It is a CASE of a card from Kristi Forsythe. I did change a few things (used Night of navy for the darkest color, did'nt use the Vanilla Smooch Spritz--I needed a more masculine card). Thank-you Kristi, very very cute card!!

Next week we are spotlighting retiring stamp sets..make sure to check back in! Thank-you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Friday again??

2011-05-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Well, where does all of time go? I can't believe it's Friday again, but I have a cute card to show you....we are focusing on the triple-layer punch this week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my project--

I used the "flower" part of the punch and made lace out of it. Make sure you go over to the Sisters blog and check out what the others have done. This punch is so versatile!

I'm taking next week off, but the Sisters will be doing some scrapbookin.'

Happy Stamping,

Karla c(:

Scrapbook pages for Friday

2011-05-14T11:10:00.000-07:00

Blogger was down this morning and we were unable to post the Fabulous Friday until later, sorry for the inconvenience.

Welcome to my blog, thank-you for stopping by! This week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are doing a little scrapbooking in honor of National Scrapbooking Month. Here is my 12x12 page--

My intention is to put pictures from our recent bathroom remodel(s) on the page. I used the stamp set called Totally Tool and the background set called Woodgrain. I stamped the tools on cardstock, cut them out and used dimensionals to pop them off of the page.

Stop by next week to see the new triple layer punch in action.

Happy Stamping! Karla c(:

Summer Mini Catalog!

2011-05-06T09:07:00.000-07:00

I love this time of year, Spring and the Summer Mini catalog are finally here! We are showcasing the Mini this week over at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/), here is my card--

Recently participated in a long distant Swap with my group and this was one of my cards. I used the BigShot to make the ovals from watercolor paper and then stamped with black Stazon ink. Colored the image with Classic ink pads. If you look really close you can see the background stamp I used called Pretty Pattern, it's hard to see because I used the same color ink as the paper...I didn't want it to distract you, but I still wanted a little something going on there. I call it "background noise." The ribbon was kinda tricky and took me waaaaaay longer than I thought it would. I placed sticky strip on the back side of the oval and then ruffled the Pear Pizzaz seam binding around the out side. Over the knot of the bow I used a mini glue dot, a Paper Daisy and a pearl jewel that I colored yellow (so that it looks like the flowers in the vase).

Hope you can join us next week, we are doing some scrapbooking!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Sneekly Peeking

2011-04-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

This week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are giving everybody a little sneak peek at the Summer Mini Catalog. Here is my card--

I used a stamp set called Flower Fest, as soon as I saw this set I knew I had to have it! The technique I used is a twist on Stamping Off. Instead of moving the stamp away from the original image I stayed in the same spot and over stamp it 6-8 times. The rubber carries a lot more ink than you think...and it makes it look colored and the edges get blurry. I recently participated in a Trade and this was one of my cards.

Thank-you for checking in today!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Happy Easter!

2011-04-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

We had planned to take this week off over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/).... but then we started thinking "wait a minute, this is the last week to purchase products from the Occasions Mini Catalog!" We had to post something...so, here you go a surprise post from all of the Sisters. Here is my card--

This is a card for all of my Downline who helped with our Quarterly Meeting April 9th. I was inspired by this super cute card by Sharon Burkert (http://www.sharonburkert.com/as_the_ink_dries/2011/03/sew-suite-polka-dot-thread.html). I used the jumbo wheel In Stitches across the top, I like the way the swirly stitch runs across the top of the panel with the bobbins. This technique is called paper piecing and it is fun, but can be a little tedious with all of the cutting.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a relaxing week-end celebrating Easter!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Easter Cards for Fabulous Friday

2011-04-15T10:23:00.000-07:00

Over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are highlighting Easter cards. Here is the card--

This was a trade at the Downline Meeting last wee-end. Katie (http://StampLadyKatie.blogspot.com) said she copied it from Jackie Topa (http://jackietopa.typepad.com). It is very clever...most of the pieces are done with the Blossom Petals Punch (Item #121808, pg.12) from the Occasions Mini Catalog. It has been amazing what people have come up with using this punch--besides flowers.

I have been MIA the last couple of weeks! I wish I could say we are done with our bathroom remodeling. Although we are very close. I will post pictures when things get done (and cleaned--because things are very dusty here).

Need to get going, have a great Easter! The Lord has Risen!

Karla c(:

Brayering for Friday

2011-03-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

It sure does feel like Spring here in South Dakota, and it is SWEET! The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are playing with their brayers this week for the Fabulous Friday post. Here is my card--

I had forgotten how much FUN this technique was! Below is a picture of the card close up, I put little pearls on the bottom 1/2 and it looks very pretty. Also you can see how the glossy white cardstock picked up the ink--

To do this Frosted Glass technique I used the BigShot folder Finial Press. I ran through the BigShot folder using a medium window sheet. Use the brayer with Classic ink to cover the depressed side of the sheet. Lay the glossy white cardstock down onto the window sheet and "print" it. Here is a picture--

The embossed parts of the window sheet leave white space on the cardstock. Very easy and a lot of fun.

Next week we are all using Shimmer Paint for the Fabulous Friday post, hope you can come back and check it out....

Until then, thank-you for stopping by and happy stamping!

Karla c(:

Embossing for a Fun Friday

2011-03-11T09:43:00.001-08:00

This week the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are making projects using heat embossing techniques. Here is my project--

It's hard to see my heat embossing in the photo, I stamped with So Saffron craft ink and then used Iridescent Ice to emboss the "lemon" slices on my card. This card was made with one of the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets called Tart and Tangy. Speaking of Sale-a-Bration (you knew that was coming) there are only 20 days left....where does the time go? Contact me today for your copy of a Sale-a-Bration catalog and you can get in on the biggest Sale of the year.

Thank-you for stopping by today,

Karla c(:

Fabulous Friday is for 2 Stepping

2011-03-04T08:29:00.000-08:00

This week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) we are spotlighting 2-step stamp sets. Here is my card for this week--

I used one of my most favorite stamp sets Flower Fancy and a pastel technique that I taught last year at one of our Janesville Quarterly Meetings. Turned out really nice. We have taken turns and picked out different techniques for the month of March. Next week's post looks very interesting, make sure you stop back by!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Petal Cone Die for Friday

2011-02-25T08:30:00.000-08:00

My 2nd Stamp-a-Stack is tonight here in my new town. For those of you who don't know, we moved to South Dakota 5 months ago and I'm trying to get my Stampin' Up! business going here. The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) picked the Petal Cone Die for this week's Fabulous Friday post and I'm trying to kill 2 birds with one stone, here is my donation for this week--

This is one of the cards that we will be making tonight. Yes, I did use the Petal Cone Die....see that Pear Pizazz scallop behind, well I that piece came from the die. They show it in the Occasions Mini as a decoration, and as soon as I saw it I thought it would make a nice addition to a card.

See you next week-- we will be focusing on some techniques in March. Should be fun!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Build a Cupcake for Fabulous Friday

2011-02-18T09:04:00.000-08:00

Building a cupcakes from card stock not eggs and flour is what the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are doing this week. Here is my card--

This was my Shoebox Trade for Leadership. I took the "cup" part of the punch and trimmed a bump off of each side to make the bottom part of the ice cream cone very clever if i don't say so!

Make sure you check out what the other sisters have done with this cute little punch. Thank-you for stopping by--

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Happy Valentines Day!!

2011-02-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

At my house Valentines Day is a REALLY big deal. You see I'm crazy for hearts!!! I sent my husband to work today with a bag of Valentines.

I made some calendars for the folks he works with, here is a picture of what they looked like--

I used the scalloped oval, cut in 1/2 to make his wings. I hope everyone liked them, I think they turned out cute.

Happy Stamping,

Karla c(:

Fabric for Fabulous Friday

2011-02-11T10:20:00.000-08:00

Just a wee tardy today...still trying to figure out my NEW camera and to make things more complicated my son is home sick today! Anyway--the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are playing around with some of the Stampin' Up! fabric for this week's Fabulous Friday post. Here is my project--

I used the Springtime Vintage fabric to make a magnetic birthday countdown. Here is a picture with out the numbers--

We are making this project at a up coming Stamp Camp...so stay tuned for more details! Thank-you as always for stopping by today--

Happy Stamping,
Karla c(:

Fabulous Friday??

2011-02-04T10:32:00.000-08:00

Not for me!! My digital camera has been teetering on the edge of it's demise for months now and it finally took that last little step yesterday. The good news is, I have had plenty of time to shop around and I found exactly what I was looking for to replace it and I ordered it, bad news....it's not due to be delivered until Monday! So, you'll just have to be satisfied with checking out what the other Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) have to share this week for the Fabulous Friday post.

I promise to be back next week, new camera in hand!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Our Favorite Friday

2011-01-28T07:33:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday to all of you and welcome to this week's post of the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) Fabulous Friday! This week we are putting our talented hands to work on some cards and projects using our favorite stamp sets from the newly released Occasions Mini Catalog. Here is my offering for this week--

My super talented Downline Suzanne Askey made this card for the last Meeting I attended in early January. I asked (begged) her to let me use it for this post....it was way too cute, and she won the card contest! She used stamp set Eat Chocolate (pg.30,2011 Occasions Mini Catalog) and the new glitter paper. LOVE IT, thanks Suzanne!!

See you next week,

Karla c(:

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek!

2011-01-21T10:34:00.000-08:00

At the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are giving you a sneak peek at the 2011 Sale-A-Bration sets. Sale-A-Bration runs from January 25 to March 31 and it's a great time to host a workshop, contact me today if you are interested.

Here is my card--

I used the SAB set called Punch Bunch and the 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog set On Your Birthday. I used a Pumpkin Pie marker to color in the beaks of the owls and a Aqua painter to color the vests of each of the owls, sort of smeared the Melon Mambo ink.

Thank-you for stopping by this week!

Karla c(:

Valentine Friday

2011-01-08T19:39:00.000-08:00

Anybody who knows me knows that I have a soft spot in my {heart} for all things Valentiney! Thats why my project this week for the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) was so much fun to do....here is a picture of the outside of the card--

This is what it looks like opened up--

I LOVE that new glitter paper!!! I'm hoping that the next SU! catalog (July 2011) will have LOADS of that glitter paper in it-- in lots of pretty colors!

All of the Sisters are heading off to SU! Leadership Conference in Nashville this week, check back, because even though we are going to be having tons of fun we still have a posting prepped for next Friday.

Until then,

Karla c(:

Thank-you Fabulous Friday

2010-12-17T20:20:00.000-08:00

This week over at Sisters in Stamping (http://Sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) we have all come up with Thank-you card ideas. Here is my card--

I used the big snowflake die for the BigShot to cut the white snowflake out. I used the 2-way glue pen and dazzling diamonds glitter, it is very glittery!! The rabbit is colored in with markers and I used those cute library clips with some of the new 1/8" ribbon. The card turned out really nice!

Thank-you for stopping by,

Karla c(:

Quick Christmas Cards

2010-12-03T15:27:00.000-08:00

We are all coming up with quick and easy Christmas cards this week over at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my card for this week--

I just love this cute little set called Merry Crittermas, it's on page 39 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. The original layout and colors came from one of my awesome Stampin' Up! Downline Suzanne Askey.

Make sure you check us out next week...we are all coming up with some last minute Christmas gifts.

Until then, Karla c(:

Christmas Ornaments for Fabulous Friday

2010-11-19T07:43:00.000-08:00

The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstampin.blogspot.com/) are making Christmas Ornaments this week. There really is nothing like a handmade Christmas Ornament to sparkle up a Loved ones Christmas Tree!

I participated in a Small Gift Stamp Camp last week-end when I was back in Madison with Jen Sannes (http://simpleandsincere.blogspot.com/), this was one of her projects. Jen used the 5 flower punch and the new Antique Brads to make the poinsettia on the front. Here it is open:

--my surprise! The original idea came from one of my SU! Downline Terry Schultz. I'll be posting other projects in the next couple of weeks....so stay tuned!

Thank-you for making a stop today, have a great week-end!

Karla c(:

Welcome Fabulous Friday!

2010-11-11T07:11:00.000-08:00

The Sisters are taking a gander at Stampin' Up! decor elements this week (http://Sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) The above shot is my new front door! I've been wanting to do this for along time....and it was so easy!

Thanks for stopping by, Karla c(:

Thankful Friday!

2010-10-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Hello-
The Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are very Thankful this week for Fabulous Friday....here is my card--

If you look closely at the leaves-- I took an Aqua Painter to the design to blur it a little, makes it look like the leaf is moving.

SU! supplies used--

Stamp set: French Foliage, Grateful Greetings. Accessories: Aqua painter, dimesionals, scallop punch, rhinestone jewels. Paper: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy. Ink: Not Quite Navy

Thank-you for stopping by! And Thank-you for coming every week to see what we have!

Karla c(:

Cork for Friday

2010-10-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm taking this week off again from the Fabulous Friday post. Finally got the computer up and running for a couple of days and then it DIED! Sometimes I think that computer has a mind of it's own....it never has liked me either. All of the (other) Sisters have come up with some really cute ideas using the new cork sheets...hop on over the the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) to take a look see!

Next week we are being Thankful so make sure you come back!

Karla c(:

Sitting out Fabo Friday this week

2010-10-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

The computer has not been set up yet and things are in such a disarray around here because of the move....therefore, I'm taking this week off over at Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) The other 3 sisters are posting some Halloween treats, so scoot on over there and check it out....

See you next week! Karla c(:

Sweet Fabulous Friday Blog Candy!

2010-09-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

We are celebratin' over at the Sisters....it's our ONE YEAR Anniversary!! Go to the Sisters blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) and make a comment to get some free stuff!

Karla c(:

October 15- Fabulous Friday

2010-09-17T10:39:00.001-07:00

Hello-
This card was a Make & Take at the last Quarterly Meeting in September. The helper, Therese Donajkowski, said she CASED it from somewhere but does not know where....if this is your card, leave me a note and I'll post your name with credit.

See you next week, we are doing some stampin' things with cork! Karla c(:

BigShot Fabulous Friday Candy Wrapper Die

2010-09-17T10:36:00.001-07:00

Well we are focusing on the Candy Wrapper die from the Holiday Mini catalog this week at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). I'm still knee deep in boxes-- but head way has been made, the boxes are all in South Dakota! Here is my offering for this weeks post:
We did this cute project a couple of weeks ago at the Quarterly Janesville Meeting. Kathleen D. was the Make & Take Helper that designed this project, here is a link to her web page (http://www.stampwithkathleen.stampinup.net/) Thanks Kathleen for letting me borrow your project this week!
Thank-you for stopping by, Karla c(:

Wheels for Fabulous Friday

2010-09-17T09:52:00.000-07:00

A real quick post today for Fabulous Friday.....wheels are our focus this week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my project--

I used the Jumbo Wheel from the new Holiday Mini called Jolly Jingles to make my own designer paper. My Stampin' Up! Downline Group had a Shoebox Trade using sets from the Holiday Mini and this was one of my cards.

Next week we have a "sweet" surprise for you! Make sure you come back!

Karla c(:

French Fabulous Friday

2010-09-10T10:44:00.000-07:00

On Saturday the 11th I have a Stampin' Meeting in Janesville, WI. We get together every Quarter and have a great day of stamping, business tips and trading. It is SO MUCH fun! This is my trade for Saturday--

Our trade challenge for Saturday is to take a card and change it. This French Foliage from the Holiday Mini Catalog is (one of) my favorite(s). The Sisters in Stamping blog post for today is to post our favorite stamp set from the Mini, make sure you go over and check the other girls posts (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/).

Thank-you for stopping by today! Karla c(:

PS. If you are interested in joining my group e-mail me!

Back to School Friday

2010-09-03T11:40:00.000-07:00

I'm still swamped with tons of moving stuff this week so I've asked Jen Sannes a good friend and awesome Downline for assistance with this week's Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is Jen's card--

So, you really need to go to Jen's blog (http://SimpleandSincere.com/2010/09/off-to-school-or-maybe-not.html) cause she did the cutest thing with that little apple the girl is holding in the image.

Thank-you for stopping by, Karla c(:

Fabulous Folder Friday

2010-08-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and thanks for dropping by today for our weekly Sisters in Stamping Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). We are focusing on the folders for the BigShot this week, here is the project I'm posting--

This card was a trade from Karen Clark, a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator--and one of my Downline. When I contacted Karen about using this card for today's post (because it is so beautiful!) she said it was a CASE, and she couldn't remember where it came from.....so, if this is your card leave a comment and I will give you credit for this awesome creation.

Hope you can make it back next week, Karla c(:

Taking Fabulous Friday off

2010-08-13T20:21:00.000-07:00

I'm taking this week off from Fabulous Friday post. We got our house on the market late last week and between the showings and the 2 Open Houses I haven't had a moment of time to even think let alone stamp.

See you next week for sure,

Karla c(:

Summer Mini Fabulous Friday

2010-08-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

I'm taking this week off again, I wish it was because I was on vacation but it's not....we are getting our house ready to list and things are just crazy around here!! One of my good friends Jen Sannes (and part of my Downline) gave me the OK to post her card from one of our Downline Meetings, it is just beautiful--

See I told you!! Love it, thanks Jen. There is a special technique to this card, directions are on her blog:

http://SimpleandSincere.com/2010/08/watercolor-impressions.html

Thanks for stopping by today, see you next week!

Karla c(:

Favorite Friday

2010-07-29T12:06:00.001-07:00

This week the Sisters are focusing on their favorite stamp sets from the Brand NEW 2010-11 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. Here is the card I posted on the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com)--

I have to confess!! This is not my card....it belongs to one of my AWESOME Downline Suzanne Askey. I called her is a state asking if I could use it and she graciously allowed me to share it with you (thank-you so much Suzanne!)

SU! Supplies used--

Thank-you for stopping by! Karla c(:

PS. BTW...my favorite stamp set is Morning Cup, it is just the cutest. I'm sure you will be seeing a card (or three) made with it in the next couple of months!!

New Hostess sets for Fabulous Friday

2010-07-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hey there and welcome to this week's Fabulous Friday Post! The Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com) are using NEW Hostess sets, here is my card--

I used the BigShot die Oval Scallop Frame to make the card key into itself--the original idea came from a trade one of my Downline, Rachel Durtschi made. Here are a couple of pictures to show you how it's done--

SU! Supplies --

Thanks for stopping by! Next week the Sisters will be using their favorite sets from the NEW 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog.

Until then, Karla c(:

Using NEW sets this week for Fabulous Friday!

2010-07-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

Hello-

Welcome to this week's Fab Friday post! This week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are showcasing some of the awesome NEW sets in the NEW Idea Book & Catalog--did you get all of that NEW? It's SOOOO nice to have new toys to play with, here is my card--

I used the set Long Fellows (it's a Level Two Hostess set) and some of the new ribbon. My son's teacher has a wiener dog named Jeeves--I've already made her a set of note cards, I think she will love them!

SU! supplies used--

Thank-you for stopping by! Until next week, Karla c(:

Fabulous NEW Stuff Friday!

2010-07-09T07:07:00.000-07:00

The Sisters (http://sistersinstampin.blogspot.com/) are all using new accessories this week. Here is my donation to this week's Fabulous Friday--

I used the new folder Vintage Wallpaper, it is so beautiful! I ran the black in pad over it and it looked like metal to me....that's when the Eiffel Tower came in. This stamp is part of a set called Artistic Etchings.

SU! Supplies used--

Happy Stamping! Karla c(:

Fabulous Red, White & Blue Friday

2010-07-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

This week at the Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) we are focusing on the colors Red, White & Blue in celebration of July 4th. Here is my card--

I learned this technique from Dawn O., here is a link to her blog that shows how to make a "z" fold with the Movers & Shapers BigShot die: http://dostamping.typepad.com/dostamping_with_dawn/2009/11/half-cut-ornament-window-card-1.html

SU! Supplies used--

Thanks for stopping by! Karla c(:

June 25, 2010 Fabulous Friday!

2010-06-25T12:18:00.000-07:00

Going to make it pretty short this week--we are in the process of packing and the POD showed up this morning. So not ready for it YET!!! We are using retiring stamp sets this week at Sisters in Stamping, here is my card--

I'm going to come back later and add the supplies, until then go check out the other Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/)

Karla c(:

Retiring Accessories!

2010-06-18T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hey it's Friday and the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are focusing on some of the retiring accessories. Here's my card--

I used the Pretties Kit again this week...I guess it's because I'm so sad to see it go. Be prepared, you might see it next week too!!! Last week I pulled all of the retiring ribbon so I could focus on it at Workshops and Clubs in the next couple of weeks and I was shocked on how many colors are leaving!! BOOHOO. So I've tried to make the best of it and use it for a technique I have been wanting to try for a long time. I received a trade card from one of my awesome Downline, Stacey Campbell, and have wanted to weave some ribbon ever since. Thank-you for the great trade Stacey!
SU! supplies--
Stamp sets: Stem Sayings (retiring June 30, 2010). Accessories: Pretties Kit, Striped grosgrain ribbon, mini glue dots, Basic Black marker. Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue.

There are other awesome projects over at the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStampin.blogspot.com) make sure you check it out. Until next week, happy stamping!
Karla c(:

June Friday Brides

2010-06-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

Well, hello and welcome to another Fabulous Friday! The weeks are just flying by and over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) we are showcasing Bridal projects and cards. Here is my project--

It's a gift card holder, here is a picture of the inside--

You take a 1/2 sheet of card stock, cut the long way (4 1/4 x 11) and score it 3" from both ends and then fold it in 1/2...it looks like a "w." Here is a picture of it from the top--

I ran a piece of scrap white card stock though the BigShot using the Tulipe die. Embellished it using the Pretties Kit and some Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.
SU! Supplies used--
Accessories: Pretties Kit, BigShot, Tulipe die, sticky strip, mini glue dots, tombow adhesive, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, 1" circle punch, Modern window punch. Paper: Very Vanilla, Whisper White.
Both the Tulipe die and the Pretties Kit are retiring at the end of June--boo hooo! I will miss them both. Happy Stamping-- Karla c(:
PS. The Sisters have some real cute stuff this week, check it out-- http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com

Fabulous Masculine Friday

2010-06-04T09:35:00.001-07:00

It's another Friday and the Sisters http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com are your go-to girls for manly cards this week! Here is my card--

I have been wanting to try this technique for a looooonnnng time....it's called Bargello and it's super easy to do and not just for needle arts. I used the new Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini called Travel Journal (pg.23, Summer Mini catalog) but you can use any paper that has stripes. A technique article in the last Stampin' Success (a monthly Magazine for Demonstrators) featured it, just one of the many perks of being a SU! Demonstrator. I cut the paper in 1/2" strips off of each side to make the wave and then matched up the stripe when I adhered it to the card stock. Looks kinda like a tie don't cha think??? This stamp set Very Thankful is the Ronald McDonald set for the 2009-10 IB&C and will be retiring at the end of the month. To see all of the sets that are leaving click on the Stampin' Up! button on the left and check under promotions.

SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: Very Thankful (pg. 209, IB&C 2009-10). Accessories: Pumpkin Striped ribbon, Dimensionals, wide oval punch, aqua painter, markers; Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Blush Blossom, Regal Rose, Night of Navy. Paper: Travel Journal Designer Series Paper, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy. Ink: Basic Black.

Thank-you for stopping by! Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

PS. Here is the link for the Sisters so you see what the others came up with http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com

2009-10 Idea Book & Catalog Retiring Stamp List

2010-06-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday the 2009-10 Retiring Stamp set list came out...it's always a sad day to see these sets go. I have to keep reminding myself that Stampin' Up! always replaces them with new really cute ones. Here is a link to the listing so you can check it out:

http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/LastChanceStamps_0510_US.pdf

You can click on the Stampin' Up! logo button on the left to shop off of an updated Accessory List. These accessories are on a first come first serve basis and the list is changed daily. Leave me a note if you need help--

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Simply Scrappin' Friday

2010-05-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

Hey! --it's Friday and once again we are Fabulousing it up over at the Sisters in Stamping Blog (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). This week we are spotlighting the Simply Scrappin' Kits--this is the last week of National Scrapbooking Month. Here is my project--

It's called a Diagonal Double Fold Card. I used one of the sheets of Designer Series Paper that comes in the kit to make the pockets. I have a good friend, who teaches and she likes to read lots of books during her Summer vacation. I think I'll tuck a gift card for a bookstore into one of the pockets before I give it to her. Here is what it looks like inside...I used some of the elements to dress it up.
I took a picture of it with the bookmarks pulled out so you could get a good look at it--

SU! Supplies used--

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" ribbon, silver brads, mat pack, dimensionals, mini glue dots, Petal Party Simply Scrappin' Kit. Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White.

See you next week....have a safe Memorial Day week-end!

Happy Stampin' Karla c(:

PS. Make sure you go over to the Sisters blog to check it out.

Flowery Fabulous Friday

2010-05-21T08:56:00.000-07:00

This week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are making cards with lots of bright colorful flowers! Here is my project--

It is a pin that I made with the Real Red 1" double stitched ribbon and the Summer Sun corduroy buttons. Beth France taught us how to make these in Janesville at the last Quarterly Meeting. I made a card to put it on here is a picture of the pin off of the card and the back of the pin--

It was super easy! I stitched long running stitch along the edge of 14" of ribbon and then gathered it up to make a circle. Put the brad in the center and filled the hole with a medium sized blob of hot glue. I cut the felt circle with the BigShot and attached the pin back with hot glue. That's it! I'll be putting it in a clear envelope (so you can see how pretty it is) and giving it to a good friend of mine.

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzazz (pg.113, IB&C 2009-10), Teeny Tiny Wishes (pg.145, IB&C 2009-10). Accessories: BigShot, Circles #2 die, Modern Label punch, Crop-a-dile, Summer Sun corduroy buttons, Real Red 1" double stitched ribbon. Paper: Summer Sun, Old Olive, Whisper White. Ink: Summer Sun, Real Red, Old Olive.

See you next week....make sure you hop on over to the Sisters blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) to see what the other girls are up to!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

It's Friday once again....

2010-05-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

....and you know what that means? It's Fabulous c(:
This week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are pointing you in the direction of the awesome promotion at SU! this month-- e-mail me for details, or go here for more info (http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karlawithak/promotions). I used the stamp set Elements of Style this week, here is a picture of my project:

I learned how to make that cute flower from Beth France at the Quarterly Janesville Meeting May 1st. Using the scallop circle punch, punch 6 circles from Designer Series Paper. Spray them with water and scrunch them up into little balls. Unfold them and layer them using Tombow Adhesive. That's it! Thank-you Beth for the demo you did in Janesville.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp Sets: Elements of Style (pg.12, 2010 Summer Mini Catalog). Accessories: Scallop circle punch, Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon, filigree brads, crop-a-dile, Tombow Adhesive, mat pack, paper piercing tool, white lunch bag. Paper: Melon Mambo, Gable Green, Lavender Lace, Razzleberry Lemonaide Designer Series Paper. Ink: Melon Mambo.

Well, thanks for stopping by this week. Go look see at what the other Sisters are doing....(http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

First Sketch Challenge

2010-05-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

I've been having a hard time with my "mojo" lately, there has been a lot of stuff going on here at my house lately (more on that later)....so I participated in a Sketch Challenge this week to see if helped--

Karen Giron has a Sketch every Sunday, here is the link to the post: (http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2010/05/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-67.html)

Here is my card, let me know how I did, I like to hear what you think.

I really enjoyed it, I'm sure I will do it again.

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp Sets: Wanted (pg.122, 2009-10 IB&C), On Your Birthday (pg.139, 2009-10 IB&C). Accessories: Scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, dimensionls. Paper: Travel Journal Designer Series Paper (Summer Mini catalog, pg.23), Really Rust, Kraft, Close to Cocoa, Naturals Ivory. Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust.

Thank-you for checking in on me. Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Where oh where is Anna???

2010-05-07T09:49:00.000-07:00

Blog Candy winner for UStamp BigShot is Anna....can you leave me your e-mail address in the comments of this post? Congratulations and thanks for the compliments! Karla c(:

Sweet Fab Friday!

2010-05-07T09:37:00.001-07:00

Here is my card for today's Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com)

I purchased an extra Final Press BigShot folder and took my craft and rubber scissors to it. Here is a picture of it--

You'll want to use a Sharpie Marker on it so that you cut it up in the right places. The original idea came from the uber talented Andrea Walford (http://andreawalford.com/).

I have another post for today.....see you later! Karla c(:

Fabulous Elements of Style

2010-04-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

You might not recognise this stamp set or it's name.....unless you have received your copy of the new Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog! If you need a copy send me an e-mail and I'll be sure to get one in the mail for you. This set is so versatile (I know I say that a lot!)---but it's true. It's very eclectic and it makes the most beautiful cards. Shelli gave us this set at Leadership in January and something happened that I've never seen before. I have been to quite a few Stampin' Up! Events, just had my 9 year Anniversary with SU! Shelli said it best on her blog, "The demonstrators went bananas over that (set), rocking back and forth and waving the sets in the air. I felt like I was at a rock concert—it was a great sight from the stage." I was there and it was amazing!

I think we all knew when we saw it that it was one of those special stamp sets. It appeals to everybody--and it's quite lovely. Well, all that and I haven't shown you my card yet! Here it is--

It was my trade at the Milwaukee Regional April 10.

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp sets: Elements of Style (pg. 12, Summer Mini Catalog). Accessories: vintage brads, designer label punch, dimensionals, stamping sponges. Paper: Very Vanilla, Pale Plum, Basic Black. Ink: Basic Black.

Make sure you check out the other Sisters cards (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). See you next week!

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Are you ready???

2010-04-26T08:14:00.000-07:00

I have some BLOG candy to give away----Yippee!! I've have asked to be a Guest Designer for UStamp again!!

Why UStamp you say??
Well to quote a friend of mine (from UStamp Gardenia http://alittlelessuseless.wordpress.com/)... "UStamp offers 40+ projects from designers all over the world. There are tons of prizes, chat times and friends to make. You can upload your creations and view other crafters takes on the challenges. It's great fun."

There you have it in a nutshell! See that cute new blinkie to the left?? Well, click on that if you have any questions or to sign up. Leave me a comment, I will be announcing a winnar on May 4....my birthday, but the gifts go to you!

Check back on Friday for a new Fab Friday post, Karla c(:

Awash with Flowers on Friday

2010-04-23T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to this week's Fabulous Friday post. This week the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are making projects with a NEW set Awash with Flowers, here is my card--

I used one of the flowers in the set on it's side for the butterfly-- using the black marker to make the antenna and body of the butterfly. I'm putting together a demonstration on BigShot folders for the Quarterly Janesville Meeting on May 1st. This will be one of the cards I'll show at the Meeting--just another great perk of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. If you live in the area conntact me for more info. The design in the white cardstock was made by using a small frame with an oval cut from it, here is a picture of what it looks like--

I found them in the wedding section of my local craft store. You layer the frame under the folder before you send it thru the BigShot. Supplies used--

Stamp sets: Awash with Flowers, Full of Life. Accessories: Almost Amethyst marker, Basic Black marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig, organza ribbon, BigShot, Finial Press folder. Paper: Whisper White, Almost Amethyst. Ink: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst.

See you next time, until then happy stamping! Karla c(:

PS. Make sure you drop by the Sisters to see the Fabulous Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/).

Fabulous BigShot for Friday

2010-04-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

Today for the Fabulous Friday post at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blog.spot.com/) the four of us are posting for your perusal cards and projects made with the awesomely awesome BigShot. Here is my project:

It's a box with a cute little belly band with flower attached. The flower was made with the die Flower Folds #115970. I used one of the pink corduroy buttons from the Occasions Mini catalog (only a couple more weeks for that catalog left). I opened up the box to take a picture:

Here is what's inside--there is a bath fizzy and I used the Flower Folds die to cut compressed sponge. I ordered it from the Internet (e-mail me and I'll give you the web site).

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp sets: With All My Heart (pg.12, Occasions Mini Catalog). Accessories: Pretty in Pink corduroy buttons, BigShot, Flower Folds die, Bermuda Bay marker, Melon Mambo marker, mat pack, paper piercing tool. Paper: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Bermuda Bay, Certainly Celery. Ink: Bermuda Bay

This was one of the projects we taught at the BigShot Class. We will be repeating this class in Janesville, if you are interested in attending e-mail me and I'll send you the information. See you next week, Karla c(:

PS. Oh and check out the Sisters!! (http://sistersinstamping.blog.spot.com/)

March 2010 Stamp-a-Whole-Lotta Cards

2010-04-15T14:25:00.000-07:00

Here are the cards we did last month at the Stamp a Stack, card one:

This cute card is a copy from my good friend Jodie Schmidt. We had a shoebox trade in January and this was her trade. Everyone loved how she used the border punch on the outside on the Barely Banana and the inside with the More Mustard.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: Fox & Friends (pg.31, Occasion Mini Catalog), Whimsical Words (SAB set). Accessories: BigShot, Perfect Polka dots folder, Scallop trim border punch, Barely Banana marker, Basic Black marker. Paper: Very Vanilla, Barely Banana, More Mustard. Ink: More Mustard.

Card two:

This card is so simple yet it's very lovely! It's all in the little details.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: Vintage Labels (SAB set). Accessories: dimensionals, Whisper White Organza ribbon, Wide Oval punch. Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Bride Specialty Paper. Ink: Sahara Sand.

Card three:

I used the Stampin' Pastels to add some dimension to this card after I ran it through the BigShot.

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp Sets: All Holidays (pg.43, 2009-10 IB&C). Accessories: Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, crop-a-dile, Manhattan Flower Folder, Stampin' Pastels, sponge daubers. Paper: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla. Ink: Basic Black.

Card four:

My good friend Jodie (see card one) did the cutest pencil topper for St. Patricks Day. I thought it was a great idea--I did one for Easter!

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp sets: Holiday Blitz (pg.44, 2009-10 Ib&C). Accessories: Large and Small Oval punches, Heart to Heart punch, BigShot, Scallop #2 die, slit punch, dimensionals, 1/4" Bashful Blue grosgrain, googly eyes, Tombow Adhesive, mini glue dots, Easter pencils. Paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink. Ink: So Saffron.

Card five:

See the details and supplies used for this card here (http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/2010/04/2-stepping-fabulous-friday.html)

Thanks for stopping by! If you live in the Madison Wisconsin area click on the calendar to the left for a schedule of the next Stamp A Stack Class (SWLC). See you on Friday for the Fab Friday post, Karla c(:

Sending Hugs & Kisses on a Fabulous Friday

2010-04-09T10:10:00.001-07:00

Over at the Sisters (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) we are all making cards and projects with the Sending Love Notes Hugs & Kisses (pg.19, Occasions Mini Catalog). Here is my Fabulous Friday post this week--

This is a picture of the bookmark out of the pocket on the front of the card--

I saw this card on fellow Sister Debbie Naylor's blog (http://unfrogettablestamping.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/monthly-downline-swap-part-2.html) one of her SU! Downline Darlene Crockett--it inspired my card for this Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday Challenge. Thanks Darlene! For some reason as soon as I saw the Hugs & Kisses in the Occasions Mini-- I thought bookmark.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp set: Great Friend (pg. 107, IB&C 2009-10). Accessories: 5/8" Regal Rose grosgrain, dimensionals, Basic Jumbo Grommets, Sending Love Hugs & Kisses, stamping sponges. Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery. Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Certainly Celery.
I'll be posting my SWLC (Stamp-a-Stack Cards) early next week, come back to check them out. Meanwhile go look at what the other Sisters are doing (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com).

Happy Stamping--
Karla c(:
PS. I'll be at the Stampin' Up! Milwaukee Regional on Saturday. Say hello and trade with me if you see me!

2-Stepping Fabulous Friday

2010-04-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

Is it Friday again?? We are mid Spring Break here at our house, doing some Spring Cleaning. The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are focusing on the 2-Step Promotion that started this week at Stampin' Up! This is the card I made--

Whenever we have a trade at a Stampin' Up! Downline Meeting I like to give it theme. Last month's theme was an "Inspiration Trade." You take something that inspires you (a dish, a piece of clothing, etc) and you make a card with that inspiration. This is my inspiration--

I purchased this scarf in Las Vegas a couple of years ago. Here are the SU! supplies that I used--

Stamp sets: Flower Fancy (pg.101, 2009-2010 IB&C), Extreme Elements (pg.81, 2009-2010). Accessories: dimensionals, heat gun, gold embossing powder, Stampin Sponges, Modern Label punch, 1/4" Elegant Eggplant grosgrain, mini glue dots. Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Brocade Blue, Melon Mambo, Lavender Lace. Ink: Melon Mambo, Versamark, Lavender Lace, Old Olive.

If you'd like more info on the Promotion click on the Stampin' Up! button to the left. Thank-you for stopping by, check out Sisters in Stamping (http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/) to see what the others are doing.

Until next week, Karla c(:

Tess Fabulous Friday

2010-03-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

This weeks focus at Sisters In Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) is on the stamp set Tote-ally Tess. This set is perfect for the avid stamper! Here is my sample-

I used the matchbox die using Kraft and Basic Black card stock. I used some of the stamps from the set (the stamp, marker, roller wheel, scissors) stamping them randomly on the Kraft card stock. I saw the original idea on Jacque Craig's blog, one of her Downline Jane, made them for a swap ( http://stampinwithjacque.com/pacific-stampers-group-meeting-10-2-09) Here is a picture of it part way opened--

I cut window sheets into strips and used glue dots to attach it into the bottom of the box. When you open the box the label (cut from the die) pops up, here is a picture of the matchbox from behind--

And lastly a picture of the matchbox from the front--

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp sets: Tote-ally Tess (pg.41, Occasions Mini Catalog). Accessories: Real Red and Basic Black markers, metal edged circle tag, 1 1/4" circle punch, oval punch, BigShot, Matchbox die, Clearly Thanks printed window sheets, mini glue dots, Real Red Polka-dot ribbon. Paper: Kraft, Basic Black, Whisper White. Ink: Basic Black.

Make sure you go check out what the others are up to! (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Next week the Sisters will be focusing on 2-step stamping...until then, Happy Stamping!

Karla c(:

Fox & Friends Fabulous Friday

2010-03-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

This week at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are all using a new set from the Occasions Mini Catalog called Fox & Friends.

Here is my card:

One of the great things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is that you get a monthly magazine called Stampin' Success. There is a Sketch in the back, A La Card it's called. This card was inspired by a A La Card Sketch a couple of months back. I inked that cute little Whale up with Bermuda Bay ink and before I stamped him I removed the ink from the heart in the water spout and used the Melon Mambo marker to color it in pink. The paper piece of green paper from the pack of Kaleidoscope DSP just screamed "bubbles" to me so, I went with that theme, using the whale from the stamp set and colors that reminded me of the ocean. What do you think??

SU! Supplies used-- Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends (pg.31, Occasions Mini Catalog), Whimsical Words (pg.8, SAB Mini Catalog). Accessories: 1 3/4" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals, Bermuda Bay polka-dot ribbon, Stampin' sponge, mini glue dots, Tombow Adhesive, Bermuda Bay marker, Melon Mambo marker, . Paper: Kaleidoscope Designer Paper, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White. Ink: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay.

We are making projects and cards with the stamp set Tote-ally Tess next week at Sisters in Stamping (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com). Go check out the other projects made with Fox & Friends!

Thanks for stoppin' by, Karla c(:

February 2010 Stamp-A-Whole-Lotta Cards

2010-03-17T15:17:00.000-07:00

Last week I had my SWLC....so you know what that means! Here are the cards that we did last month. Project one:

My good friend and Sister in Stamping Jacque Craig gave me the cutest little milk box at SU! Leadership in January. This project is a pretty close CASE of that little box.

SU! supplies used--

Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags (pg.17, Occasions Mini Catalog). Accessories: Medium jewelry tag, BigShot, Mini Milk Carton Die, pretty in pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, mini library clips, sticky strip. Paper: Sending Love Designer Paper, Real Red card stock. Ink: basic black, real red.

Card two:

Jen Sannes did this card at her Stamp-a-Stack a couple of months ago, it is a CASE of a card that another one of my Downline Suzanne Askey did as a trade at a meeting.

SU! supplies used--

Stamp Sets: Medallion (pg.133, IB&C 2009-10), Vintage Labels (pg.4, Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog). Accessories: gold brads, scallop circle punch, mat pack, paper piercing tool, dimensionals. Paper: Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla. Ink: Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip.

Card three:

This card is a CASE also of a trade I received at Leadership in January from Tiffany Bauer. I changed the colors a wee bit and simplified it some, but the basic card is the same as Tiffany's. SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: I {heart} Hearts (pg.14, Occasions Mini Catalog), Whimsical Words (pg.8, SAB Mini Catalog). Accessories: Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, small heart punch, scallop punch, dimensionals. Paper: Rose Red Designer Series Paper, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White. Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red.

Card four:

I "stamp-lifted" this idea from my good friend Dawn Rapsas' blog. (Which reminds me --UStamp opens this week---it's not too late to join us, just click on the Spring Soiree blinkie in the left column. OK, the mini commercial is over c(: back to the card!) I loved the simplicity of Dawn's card, I added the polka-dot ribbon to mimic the new polka-dot folder she used on the punched hearts and changed the color to Melon Mambo.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: Whimsical Words (pg.8, SAB Mini Catalog). Accessories: Melon Mambo polka-dot ribbon, 3-Heart punch, BigShot, polka-dot folder. Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White. Ink: Basic Black.

Card five:
I copied this card just as I received it from Karen Clark, one of my talented SU! Downline.
SU! Supplies used--
Stamp Sets: Happy Moments (pg.5, SAB Mini Catalog). Accessories: Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, scallop border trim punch, Going Gray marker, Pretty in Pink marker, dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter. Paper: Sending Love Specialty Designer Paper, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink. Ink: Basic Gray.

Sometimes when I'm in a pinch I raid my WOW file for ideas....this card class was one of those times. Well, that's it for this post. The Stamp-A-Whole-Lotta Cards schedule is under the calendar off to the left, click on it for more info. A little different next month-- there will be no Saturday Class, I will be in Milwaukee at the Stampin' Up! Regional.

The next post will be Friday, the Sisters are using Fox & Friends for the Fabulous Friday post--make sure you come back to check it out.

Until then, Karla c(:

Vogue Friday

2010-03-12T10:13:00.000-08:00

Seems like every card and project that I put together lately uses some shade of yellow, and let me tell you I'm not fond of yellow! I think it's my least favorite color---now if we were talkin' red, that would be another story. I mention it is because my project for the Fabulous Friday Sisters in Stamping post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) is yellow of all colors, I must be really looking forward to Spring!

Here is a close-up of the flower:

I inked up the large flower with Apricot Appeal ink and then rimmed the edges of the petals with the Cameo Coral marker, huffed and then stamped. That's how I got that 2 toned image. Here are the supplies I used to make this card--
Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue (Occasions Mini Catalog, pg.26). Accessories: gold brads, mat pack, piercing tool, Apricot Appeal 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals, Cameo Coral marker. Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Barely Banana, Cameo Coral. Ink: Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Basic Black.

Thanks for stopping by make sure you check out what the other Sisters are doing!http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/ Come back next week for projects made with Fox & Friends, Karla c(:

Spring Hat Box Fabulous Friday

2010-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

It's is Friday once again and Easter is right around the corner so this week at the http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/ we are focusing on Easter projects. Here is a picture of my project--

Here it is open--

This little Spring Hat Box is one of the projects that we will be making at the Spring Small Gift Stamp Camp. Click on the calendar to the left to get dates and times.

SU! Supplies used--
Accessories: Pretties Kit, BigShot, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Tombow Adhesive, Whisper White taffetta ribbon, sticky strip, paper cutter. Paper: Barely Banana card stock.

Thank-you for stopping by today and make sure you check out what the other Sisters are doing! http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/

Karla c(:

Blog Candy WINNER!!

2010-03-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Eliz Contrucci, she is the winner of a free UStamp Spring Soiree pass!

Thank-you everyone for your kind comments! Karla c(:

Eggcoutrement Friday Sisters in Stamping

2010-02-26T08:26:00.000-08:00

Today is Friday and that means another Fabulous Friday over at the Sisters In Stamping blog (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) .....here is what I've done:

I used one of the Glassine bags from the Occasions Mini Catalog and I made it into a bag-a-lope. Gently score it 1/2" along both sides and bottom to form the bag. There is a little bling on the basket, on the tag, I used the rhinestones from the egg kit. Love the new Satin Ribbon for that little added touch. It is filled with chocolate Easter eggs.

SU! Supplies used--

Stamp Sets: Eggcoutrements (pg. 22, Occasions Mini Catalog). Accessories: Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Glassine bags, Eggcellent Eggs Kit, basic black marker, dimensionals, crop-a-dile, tag punch, 1" circle punch. Paper: whisper white. Ink: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery.

Before you leave and go over to check out what the other Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) are doing for this Fabulous Friday leave a comment on this post (http://stampinwithk.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-very-first-blog-candy.html) to be entered in my Blog Candy Drawing!

Thank-you for stopping by, Karla c(:

My very first BLOG candy!!

2010-02-25T20:22:00.000-08:00

I have a BIG announcement....you might notice the newest addition to my blog....to the left there is a brand new "Blinkie." Last month at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Phoenix I was asked by the Number One Demonstrator Dawn Rapsas to be a Guest Designer for this issue of UStamp. First off let me tell you it was a complete surprise and it is a HUGE honor to be asked---so, you know I said YES! I have been looking at the the projects coming in the last week or so and there are some awesome designers involved in this issue. Here is the deal I have a free pass to give away to UStamp (my first blog candy), leave a comment and I will add your name to the drawing. The winner will be announced March 4.

Good Luck!!

Karla c(:

TGIFaboulous Friday!

2010-02-19T08:57:00.000-08:00

We are spotlighting all of the great Sale-A-Bration items this week over at the Sisters blog today http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/

Here is the card that I made:

I used 3 of the free items that are available---can you see which ones?? No fancy stamping or techniques with this card. Quite a bit of fine detail cutting tho, love my SU! paper snips for that. SU! Supplies used--
Stamp sets: Good Neighbors (pg.6, Sale-A-Bration mini catalog), Whimsical Words (pg.8, Sale-A-Bration mini catalog). Accessories: Chocolate Chip wide striped grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals. Paper: Welcome Neighbor DSP pad, Melon Mambo marker, Always Artichoke, Baroque Burgundy, Very Vanilla. Ink: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Baroque Burgundy.

I have a BIG announcement for the next post! Come back to see what's in store!

Until then, Karla c(:

PS. Make sure you check out what the other "Sisters" are doin' http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/