Friday's Spotlight...

ATTENTION: Today's spotlight is on a few more items that will not be available after today since the Ocassions Catalog expires. So enjoy the samples and if you wish to place an order before these items are gone...then click HERE (and just hit "Shop Now" in upper right hand corner), email me, or give me a call @ (520) 744-2537!

The Awash In Spring Set is actually a sneek peak for customers to order it early before the new catalog is unveiled in July. I have really enjoyed this set because it has solid and outline images that can be used alone or together!

This is another set that I have REALLY enjoyed! Messages for Mom is a versitile set that can be used for many ocassions...not just Mother's day. I especially have enjoyed using the sentiments on scrapbook pages!

This has been another of my FAVORITE Ocassion Mini Catalog Items! I LOVE this textured embossing folder "Perfect Polka Dots". It has added so much to my projects! You really won't want to miss out on this item - it's a must have:)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get a little bit of a chance to create something - Kendra

My Digital Studio Project Share...

Today I wanted to share (2) MDS projects with you. The first is a card. In the first photograph you can see the "Pre-Made" image. The second shows you the emellishments I added. The card size is a 6"x6".

The second MDS Project I'm sharing today is another "Pre-Made" layout. In the first photograph you can see how it pops up in your program. The second photo shows how I change a few items...for example, the photo layout. I then just dragged and dropped my photo into place and added my text! Super easy, and so much fun to do. The (2) projects I am sharing with you took less than 15 minutes to complete! Contact me if you'd like to learn more or borrow a DVD that shares with you what My Digital Studio is all about.

HAPPY THURSDAY - Kendra

Card or Scrapbook Share...

I made this page from scratch and demonstrated it this month in my clubs. The way I made the flower is by running a piece of So Saffron Cardstock through the Big Shot using the Perfect polka Dots Embossing Folder. Then I rubbed my Chocolate Chip Ink Pad over the top of it. I then punched (4) Flowers from it using the Fancy Flower Punch. I distressed the flowers by crinkling them up in my hands and then opening them up and doing it over and over again until I reached a stage that the cardtock was soft and I was able to work with it to create folds, and texture. I did this to all (4) and then adhered them together using snail adhesive just in the middle. The bottom was the largest and then it went to the smallest. I then pierced a hole in them and added a Corduroy Button.

Super easy - but a major WOW factor to any project, card, or scrapbook page.

Have a terrific Wednesday - Kendra

Order yours today by going HERE. The Ocassions Mini Catalog Expires this Friday and this punch will not be available until the new catalog comes out in July.

Fancy Flower Punch - #118073
$15.95
Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. The large cutting surface of our punches give you better punching leverage and cutting precision, and the sleeker body makes it easy to store.
■ Adds interest to scrapbook pages and cards
■ Has an easy-to-use thumb lever

BLOG CANDY GIVE AWAY...

As I get ready post this today instead of our regular post...we are so close to hitting the 30,000 viewers mark - YAHOO!!!

So it's time for some more BLOG CANDY.

Just leave me a message on this post about what your favorite Stampin' Up! product is & why...then you'll be entered to win.

A random generator will choose the winner - so make sure to leave your name and email.

Good luck everyone and THANKS so much for stopping by and viewing the blog...whether your new or a regular visitor - come back again!

HAPPY CREATING - Kendra

Monday's Big Shot Project Idea...

Today I am sharing this cute gift bag. The "tissue paper" is made from the Sweet Pea Designer Paper that is in the Mini Ocassions Catalog. Just cut (2) strips 1 1/2 x 12", put red sticky strip along the bottom of each piece, then adhere inside the box ruffling the paper as you go to create the look of tissue paper. The Big Shot Die I used is the Fancy Favor Box and the information is below for it as well as the Fox & Friends set that I used.

The Designer paper pack and the Fox & Friends set is only available for purchase thru the end of the month!

Fox & Friends
$18.95 Wood & $14.95 Clear
Inpsired by the Nursery Alphabet Décor Elements, these fun and furry animals are versatile enough to be used for just about any project, ranging from cards, to scrapbooks, to fun 3-D gifts. Available in both wood-mount #117020 and clear-mount #118565.
Set Quantity: 7

Fancy Favor Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die

#115965 - $39.95
You’ll find plenty of reasons to use our Fancy Favor Bigz XL die to create an adorable and functional bag. It’s terrific for holding candy or small trinkets for a wedding goodie bag, pencils and erasers for a favorite teacher, or a special little gift for any occasion. This design is part of Shelli’s Signature Collection.
■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and extended cutting pads; for best results, also use extended premium crease pad
■ Finished bag size: 3" x 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
■ Die size: 6" x 13-3/4"

Sunday Share...

Today my share is my Inspiration Card from yesterday. I'm a day late...but yesterday was my husbands birthday and we spent the day celebrating. I am also giving you a sneek peak of a new set that will be available May 1st and is from the new Summer Mini Catalog. It is called "In A Word" and is a set of (5) for $9.95 Clear OR $12.95 Wood. I am also show casing the wonderful set..."Awash In Spring" set which is available through the end of this month. Then it will be in the new catalog in July...but why wait!!! This is a wonderful set of outline and solid images that is really fun to use. So I hope that you like the card and that your Sunday is wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by today - Kendra

SPECIAL: For those who order the Awash In Spring Set through me or my on-line store before April 30th...you will receive a $5.00 off coupon good towards your next purchase!

Awash In Spring Wood Set #117062 $39.95

Awash In Spring Clear Set #120549 $27.95

Saturday Sketch & Inspiration Challenge...

Use this sketch and picture as inspiration as you create this week. You can use a color, element, or shape and apply it to your creations...but most importantly, have FUN!
MAKE SURE TO CHECK BACK TOMORROW TO SEE WHAT I CAME UP WITH USING THIS INSPIRATION!

Friday's Spotlight...

Today I wanted to spotlight stenciling. I actually made a stencil using my Big Shot and my Tulip SU! Die and a piece of chipboard. Look at your dies and see which one's you can use to make stencils...and get even more use & diversity out of them. You will need a stencil brush, (a sponge or sponge dauber will work - but with different outcomes) and your choice of ink along with your die cut stencil.

Make sure though when you die cut your stencil to keep your "positive" die cut pieces like the ones in this picture. This way you can use them as elements on other projects like the card below.

I cut a piece of Designer Paper - Bella Bleu, and glued it to the chipboard piece to use on this card. You can paint them, add card stock or designer paper, apply ink with a brayer or sponge, and even glitter!

On this project I only used part of the stencil by running it off my cardstock. On this card you also get a sneek peak at a new product that will be available in the Summer Mini Catalog which begins May 1st...it is called Smooch Spritz. The color I used on the card below is Log Cabin which has a beautiful bronze shimmer to it.

This is a 12x12 very simple scrapbook page. Club members got to make this under 10 minute page and made a technique card for their rings this month.

This is a close-up of the stenciled image that Club Members got to make on their page and technique card. We also used the Spritzer Tool with the Chocolate Chip Marker and the Warm Words set to add a little to the stenciled image.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend and are able to paper craft a little! Make sure to look at your dies to see which ones you can use to cut a stencil.

Thanks for stopping by - Kendra

My Digital Studio Project Share...

A few projects to share with you today...

This page was made from scratch.

This was a Pre-Made page that I actually added items to.

This card is a Pre-Made card you can print in My Digital Studio. Below you can see what I added to jazz it up a little. There are so many options with My Digital Studio. One of the great things I'm enjoying is knowing that with the Color Renevation that's going to take place...All those retired In Colors are in my color palett and I also get to keep using the colors that will be retiring in June! Contact me if you'd like to view a DVD I have that explains more about the wonderful My Digital Studio program.

Card or Scrapbook Share...

Today I used the "Upsy Daisy" set and a couple of the Epoxy Brads that will no longer be available after this months Mini Ocassions Catalog ends...so grab yours why you can. They are a must have embelishment!

Hope your Wednesday is terrific - Kendra

Tuesday's Technique, Tool, or Tutorial...

Thanks for checking out today's Tutorial: Quick & Easy Box

Below are pictures and instructions for you. The fun is in how you dress up this simple box to make it your own. On mine I attached the flower directly to the ribbon so that my friends daughter could use it in her hair if she wanted to later on. You won't believe just how easy this is to make until you try it...so find 20 minutes to steel away, and create!

HAPPY TUESDAY - Kendra

Told you...super easy! My watermark is hiding the cute Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad I used in the center - sorry! But have fun dressing up your very own "easy box".

Monday's Big Shot Project Idea...

I have (2) projects for you today that use the Big Shot & Dies or Impression Folders. The second project is a sneek peek at the tutorial that will be posted tomorrow...so make sure you come back to learn how to make this cute and quick box!

I made a card that I stamped first and then ran through my Big Shot using the Elegant Bouquet Textured Folder below to give some extra details to it.

Elegant Bouquet Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Die #115964
Price: $7.95
Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder creates a deeply embossed image on card stock and paper. The die embosses one side of the paper and debosses the other side, so you can use either side, depending on the look you want to achieve. You can emboss an entire card front edge-to-edge or create a large embossed image.
■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine, standard cutting pads, and multipurpose platform
■ Die size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4"

SNEAK PEEK for tomorrow's tutorial...make sure to come back and see it!
Flower Folds Bigz Xl Die #115970
Price: $42.95
You can use Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Flower Folds Bigz die to create multilayered, multicolor flowers, perfect for using as accents on scrapbook pages, cards, and gift boxes and bags. These flowers look beautiful as single flowers or layered.
■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and extended cutting pads
■ Die size: 6" x 13-3/4"

Sunday Share...

Is A Product Highlight:
Greenhouse Garden Set- 20% off this month (#113824)

PROJECT RECIPE:
Greenhouse Garden Set
Hope Happens Set
Chocolate Chip card stock
Confetti White card stock
Old Olive textured card stock
On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal
Chocolate Chip Pad
Crushed Curry Pad
Old Olive Pad
Pumpkin Pie Pad
Regal Rose Pad
Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
Linen thread
Button Latte Designer buttons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Bone folder
Stamp-a-ma-jig

Saturday Sketch & Inspiration Challenge...

Try using this sketch and picture as inspiration when you get a chance to play this next week! Hope you like what I came up with - Have a terrific weekend.

Kendra

Friday's Spotlight...

Many of you received your copies of the latest "Summer Mini Catalog" this week. I have had alot of positive feedback about the items that will be available May 1st...so that's great! I am happy to share a sneek peek with you today of one of those items. It is a set called WATERCOLOR TRIO. It is a favorite of mine and the card below is one I made for our

SW Demonstrator Meeting Swap for this past Tuesday night. The colors I used are Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Ruby Red, and More Mustard. This really is a great set and I'm glad to have a spotlight on it today and give those of you who do not have their Summer Mini's yet...a sneek peek. PLEASE let me know if you'd like a Summer Mini Catalog!

My Digital Studio Project Share...

Today I have a card & page that I made from scratch and also a pre-made page that took very little time. Details for each item are below. I hope you enjoy this weeks Digital Projects - Kendra

To View the latest My Digital Studio Downloads...Click HERE!

This page uses one of the latest new Digital Downloads called "Vintage Overlays", which are a great fun to work with. This page I created from scratch!

This page was created in about five minutes...maybe less! This is one of the "Pre-Made" pages that My Digital Studio's offers. I simply dragged my picture into place and added text...and it's completed.



Just a quick card that I completed in about five minutes which uses the "Friends 24-7 Set and some Script Designer Paper. A few embelishments complete the card!