Monday's Big Shot Idea...

A few Big Shot Projects to share with you today. All were made by talented SU! Employees. The first is a flower lei made using the new Floral Island Die in the Summer Mini Catalog. The next is a cute baby onsie that has been turned into a darling dress using the Pennant Die. The third is a sweet little girls head band that can be made using our Scallop Circle #2 Die. Finally...the fourth project is a bullitan board made using our Lattice Die & Beautiful Butterflies Die. I hope these will inspire you to pull out your Big Shot and to create something fun!

Happy Creating - Kendra

Sunday Share...

How's your holiday weekend going??? Well here is my Sunday share for you using the Saturday Sketch as inspiration. I'll also share with you that my son survived his first car accident. Everyone's okay...but a good learning experience. Hope the rest of your Holiday goes well!

Happy Creating - Kendra

Saturday Sketch & Inspiration Challenge...

Use these as inspiration this week as you get a chance to create and play.

Have a terrific holiday weekend - Kendra

*Make sure to check back on Sunday to see what I came up with.

Spotlight On...

Today's Spotlight is on the set...

FOR ALL YOU DO #115360
$28.95 (wood set of 10)

Just another wonderful set that is pefect for sending personalized cards and projects to someone special. I especially have enjoyed this set for scrapbook pages!

Have a terrific Day - Kendra

By: Me

By: Sandy Hoefakker (Received in a swap)

By: Me

My Digital Studio Project Share...

A card and two pages to share with you today. I am really excited about sharing the pages with you because on Sunday my baby sister, Katie, had her first child...a healthy baby boy named Trey. So I am a proud auntie again and wanted to share some beautiful pictures of him.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek - Kendra

This card was made from scratch in under 15 minutes.

This page was made from scratch in about 25 minutes.

This was a "Pre-Made" page which means I just dragged and dropped photos into the design, and added personalized text where it told me to - 5 minute page!

You too can create wonderful memories and art using My Digital Studio. This program is not like our competetors where you have to buy the program and then pay for downloads. After purchasing the My Digital Studio program for $79.95...you can sit down at your laptop or computer and start creating using over 1500 images that are immediately available to you. This is a TERRIFIC FATHER'S DAY GIFT! If your husband, dad, or brother are into photography...they will LOVE this program.

Card or Scrapbook Page Share...

A page and two cards to share with you today.

I hope you enjoy!

Happy Creating - Kendra
SET USED: Friends 24-7

SET USED: Sentimental Journey

ITEMS USED: 3/4", 1"/ 1 1/4", and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Choclate Chip Grosgrain 1/4", Brads , Round Tab Punch, DSP - Tall Tales.

Have a terrific day - Kendra

Going, Going, Gone!

• Do you have a favorite color that your always drawn to?
• Do you reach for the same stamp pad and embelishments because they always work?
• Would you be sad if your favorite colors were out of stock and you couldn't get them anymore?

Well if you answered yes to any of the following questions...you should place an order as soon as you can before you miss out on some of your favorites. The demand for retiring product was unforseen and SU! is doing there best to keep up with the demand...but unfortunately a few items are now GONE FOR GOOD!

NOTE: As of this post, the following items are no longer available to order. The inventory has been depleted, and we are unable to order more.
Sage Shadow card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Sage Shadow card stock (12" x 12")
Close to Cocoa card stock (12" x 12")
Only Orange card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Old Olive Polka-Dot 6" x 6" Designer printed album

As the June Retired lists come out...I would anticipate that this list will grow more quickly. I will keep you updated as I hear news. Consider stocking up on your favorite colors. The following items will be retiring in each of the retiring colors:

•Cardstock 8 1/2”x11”
•Cardstock 12”x12”
•Ink pads (craft & classic)
•Reinkers (craft & classic)
•Stampin’ Write Markers
•Buttons
•Ribbon
•Coordinating Designer Series Paper
•Brads
•wheel ink cartridges (standard and jumbo size)
•Coordinating Simply Scrappin’ Kits
•Rub-Ons

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

Well I finally got the time to make this tutorial for you! A lot of you have been asking how I made those Pansies...so thanks so much for your patience. But I have to apologize right off the bat...because some of my photos are not so great (wrong setting) - SORRY!

Click any photo to enlarge it for your viewing.
You will need the following items for this project:
Butterfly Punch, White Card Stock, Aqua Painter, Water Spritz Bottle, Re-Inkers in your color choice, Painters Palette or something similar, Stampin' Scrub or something that will absorb water and excess ink. Paper Piercer, Black Brad, Black Permanent Marker, and optional item * Vanilla Smooch Spritz (In the Summer Mini Catalog)

1. Punch (2) Butterflies from the Butterfly Punch and lay on the Stampin' Scrub.


2. Put one drop of your (3) re-inker colors in your palette.

3. Use your water bottle and spritz your butterflies.

4. Start with your lightest color and with your Aqua Painter, pick up some of that ink...then drop it onto your butterflies in the center by squeezing your Aqua Painter.

5. Next take your middle re-inker color and in the same way...drop it onto your butterflies. If your butterflies do not pool the color...at anytime you can re-moisten them by spritzing them again with your water bottle.

6. Finish using your darkest and last re-inker color in the same manor.

7. Scrunch your butterflies with your fingers a bit just to form the petals, but be careful not to rip or tear them. Then let them dry. You can speed up the process by using a heat tool, but some of your scrunching may come undone.

8. OPTIONAL STEP: After they have time to dry...spritz with Vanilla Smooch Spritz.

9. With a Black Marker make lines at the center of your butterflies. Then re-scrunch your butterflies with your fingers if they need it.

10. Layer both on top of each other and then poke with piercer.

11. Put a black brad in the center. Re-scrunch your petals if needed.

12. Place on a card, page, or project!

These are so fun and use the technique called "Floating Re-Inkers". Practice and have fun making these beautiful flowers. You can go HERE if you'd like to see the card I made my beautiful mom & Mother-In-Law for Mother's Day.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Creating - Kendra

New Digital Downloads...

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch #122141 - $.99

Cog Punch #122140 - $.99

Boho Blossom Punch #122139 - $.99


Ticket Corner Punch #122138 - $.99

You can order these and other digital downloads by going HERE and click on Shop Now!

Monday's Big Shot Project Idea...

I just had to share this cute Big Shot idea with you today...it's complements of one of my downline members who was at a work event this weekend working with the wives and family members of Veterans. While she was there a SU! demo by the name of Jane Rappleyea was there selling some homemade items...these bears and backpacks were just a few that she purchased.

The backpacks held a Hersey Kiss inside and said...Stability, Unity, Strength, and Acceptance.

The bears had a front and a back that were held together with glue.

Then a magnet was also glued in between the layers so that it could stick to the fridge, filing cabinets, or magnetic work board. Below is a picture of all the Military Bears and their outfits cut from the Big Shot and coordinating Build A Bear Dies.

Happy Creating - Kendra

Sunday Share...

Today I wanted to share a Father's Day Card idea with you. Yes...it's almost that time of the year where we honor our fathers, so pull out your stamps and ink and start creating. Today's idea came straight from the CEO and Co-Founder of SU! - Shelli Gardner. You can see the card she created HERE. I hope you have fun creating a card for your dad, father-in-law, brother, husband, etc.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today - Kendra

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!
Hope you like what I came up with - Kendra