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Januarys Stampin' Up! Featured Projects

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Here are this months featured projects from Stampin' Up!!

Love Always Notecard Share your love with a creative personal note—we offer a variety of image styles, from cute to detailed to contemporary, something to suit your every need.

Sweet Page Our Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die transforms into a tasteful background on this sweet scrapbook page. And since our Bigz XL Dies can handle many different materials from paper, fabric, chipboard and more you can utilize them in so many ways.

2012 Album Use the Every Little Bit Stamp Set to make the 2012 album every bit as much fun as the year it preserves.

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Occasions Mini, New year and so much more...

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:59:00 +0000

Wow I have been AWOL for almost 2 Months and I am very sorry to leave you all hanging... but I will admit it has been a wonderful time. Every weekend in November was filled with Craft shows and sales, and the Month of December was spent with my Family and Friends, But how I have missed you all.

Well 2012 is here and in full swing, I have made no New Year's resolutions just promises to myself to try my best to be better at everything I do. A Better Mom, Wife, Friend, Teacher and Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Well It is January and that means we have said good bye to the Holiday Mini catalogue but do not fret as some of these great products have carried over and are still avaliable
Click Here to see what you can still order... items like:

New year means Clubs and classes are back in full swing, be sure to check out my events calendar on the right of this page to see the What, when and where!!

Craft and Stamp Club is back with the same great projects you are used to but we are taking a step back this year at the request of the members and adding one new technique each month.
Open Studio is Back but only once a month with a bit of a twist...Open Studio is a time when you can come and work on your own projects in my studio and have access to all of my tools including Big Shot, Punches and more, Or you can use this time to come and work of a club or class you may not have been able to attend that Month.
*New to 2012* Open Crop Days - Are your scrapbooks getting behind? Or are you having trouble just getting started? Then this maybe the answer for you!!
Every Month we will meet and get some of those scrapbooks done together!!
Classes and Stamp-a-Stacks - The First Stamp-a-Stack of the year will be held in February, Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack Is your Birthday Card stash getting depleted? I know mine is!
Come and Make 12 Birthday Cards. We will be making 6 designs, 2 of each for a total of 12. (Envelopes included) Feminine, Masculine and children’s. This class will be held on 3 convenient times, Friday Feb 24th @ 6:30pm, Saturday Feb 25th @ 9:30am and Saturday Feb 25th @ 1:30pm. Each class is limited to 8 attendees so do not wait to RSVP

Well off to do some "mom" Stuff but I will be back later to tell you all about the Occasions Mini Catalogue available now until April 30th, but while you are waiting click here to have a look online. If you have not recieved one in the mail from me yet send me an email and I will get one to you right away.

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Craft sale goodies and great Stampin' Up! Promotions

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:11:00 +0000

Well as much as some of you may want to deny it, Christmas is right around the corner! Today's post I would like to share some pictures from a craft show I did last weekend.

here is a Picture of my table and my Upline Dorothy, this craft Fair we each have a table at together,

Painted and stamped Picture Frames

Poop sells, seriously Elf and snowman poop is always a big hit!!

Candy boxes decorated

Nugget Tins

2012 desk calendars

my most popular item!! Snowman soup

More Wrapped and decorated Candy, great stocking stuffers

Note Books

Stampin' Up! Clear Stamp case decorated and inside is a calendar, post-it and notepad

My new card rack!! I love this, one tip that I can give to anyone thinking about doing a craft sale, people do not like to look through baskets and boxes at cards, they will buy what catches their eye!!

Are these items not the cutest!! I have to give a special thank you to my Downline Shelley T, because with out her I would not have gotten all of these done in time without a lot of sleepless nights. I am blessed to have such an amazing downline, all 5 of the girls on my team are wonderful!

I have 4 more Shows over the next few weeks, this Sunday Nov 20th I will be at the Mistletoe and Magic Sale, please come out and say HI!! Remember to support Local Artists and businesses in your area this holiday season!!

Now what has Stampin' Up! got going on right now for all of you? Its good to be a hostess promotion...

That's right... MORE $$$ to spend on Free stuff, contact me today to book your workshops

And Remember there is only a month and a bit left to order for the Holiday Mini!!

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Christmas Cards and a Free Big Shot

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Well Fall has certainly set in where I live, the trees have all turned beautiful colours, the leaves are falling and the cooler weather has set in! That means Christmas is around the corner. Have you started making your Christmas Cards yet?
Well you're in luck as there is still room in my Christmas Stamp-a-stack Classes this weekend! Come out and make 12 cards with envelopes (6 designs, 2 of each) for only $30!! that's only $2.50 for each beautiful handmade card.

Available Class times are:

Saturday Morning at 9:30 am Only 3 spaces left!!

Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm Only 3 spaces left!!

Here are the cards we made in our last Christmas Stamp-a-stack Class, this weekend we will be making 6 New cards.

Also there is still time to take advantage to Stampin' Up! Deal to "DIE" for with our FREE BIG SHOT Promotion, now where was this when I joined Stampin' Up!
For the month of October When you Join Stampin' Up and Become a Demonstrator YOU a FREE BIG SHOT.

That is in addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit—a steal at just $215 — contains over $425 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies—everything you need to start your new business.. Stampin' Up! is going to give YOU a FREE BIG SHOT (or up to $125 in free Stampin' Up! products) .

So Now is a GREAT time to join my "Cards n Stamps" team!!! Contact me today to sign up or go directly to my website and sign up online!!! You do not have to live in Belleville Ontario to join my team, anyone in Canada can, so this mean YOU!!

I can not wait for you to be part of the Cards n Stamps Team!!

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Don't forget to visit my events page to see all the exciting class I have planned for October and November and I still have a few dates left to book workshops!!

Who wants a Free Big Shot??

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:13:00 +0000

No you did not read that wrong!! For the month of October When you Join Stampin' Up and Become a Demonstrator YOU a FREE BIG SHOT.

That is in addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit—a steal at just $215 — contains over $425 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies—everything you need to start your new business.. Stampin' Up! is going to give YOU a FREE BIG SHOT (or up to $125 in free Stampin' Up! products) .

So Now is a GREAT time to join my "Cards n Stamps" team!!! Contact me today to sign up or go directly to my website and sign up online!!!

I can not wait for you to be part of the Team!!

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Two Halloween Card Share from Stampin' Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:11:00 +0000

Well I know I have been MIA again for a few weeks while I was preparing for Stamp the Day Away (I will share picture and stories tomorrow) but I am back and have been crafting for posting all day yesterday and today.

Did you know that Fall starts this Friday! I know were did summer go? But I will be honest Fall is my favorite time of year. The colours of the leaves changing, even though they have already started, Thanksgiving, Apple picking and of course Halloween. Today I would like to share with you two projects posted by Stampin' Up!. Did you know you can find great project ideas on their website.

Trick Or Treat Card

Part of the Frightful Sight Product Suite, the Trick or Treat Letterpress Plate will create an old-world letterpress look on all your Halloween cards, invitations, and scrapbook pages. Make sure to check out the other coordinating products in this suite.

Project Difficulty: A Step Up
Supplies Used:

Basic Black Craft Stampin' Pad
Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Regals Collection
Itty Bitty Bits
Old Olive 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
3/16" Brads - Regals Collection
Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
Trick Or Treat Letterpress Plates
Watercolor Paper

Bingo Card

The Spooky Bingo Bits Set was designed to easily create a boo-tiful Bingo card. Pair this with the Bingo Card Background Stamp to scare up some fun at your next Halloween party.

Project Difficulty: A Step Up
Supplies:
2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Bingo Card Stamp Set
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Cajun Craze 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
Distressing Essentials
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Lucky Limeade 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin Pad
Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
Rich Razzleberry 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
Rich Razzleberry Stampin Write Marker
Scallop Trim Border Punch

Hope you have enjoyed today's share and I will be back tomorrow posting my submissions for some of the weekly challenges I like to follow.

Until then,

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Friend Scrapbook Page by Stampin' Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:55:00 +0000

Our uniquely shaped Side Notes die-cut tags and accents offer a quick way to add dimension, texture, and journaling to any project. Stampin' Up has added Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon to this page for a bit of extra pop!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Beau Château Designer Series Paper
Beau Château Side Notes
Crop-A-Dile
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set
Jewelry Tag Punch
Marina Mist 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Marina Mist 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Mini Vintage Tags
Pink Pirouette 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Scallop Oval Punch
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
Stampin' Dimensionals
You're A Gem Stamp Set

If you would like more scrapbook page ideas visit my Stampin' Up! Site, not just for ordering! If you would like me to come and show you how to create this beautiful page to you and some of your friends drop me a line to book you Stampin' Up Party today!

Happy Stampin'
Karen

New Stampin' Up! Video on YouTube, Layering Punch with Shannon West

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Have you seen the new Triple Layer Punches Stampin' Up! has? They are Wonderful!! I love punches, I mean really love Punches and the 2 new Triple Layer Punches Stampin' Up! has are no exception.

In this new You Tube Video Stampin' Up!s own Shannon West shows us how the Triple Layer Punches incorporate three punched images in one great body style—presenting you with numerous layering and designing options. Watch this helpful training video to triple your know-how about these innovative punches!

Enjoy!

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Treat Boxes from Stampin' Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:55:00 +0000

Everyone loves something creative and tasty! Make party favors personal with treat wrappers created using the It’s a Wrap Occasions Stamp Set and treat boxes made with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Some of the supplies used to make these are:

Stampin’ Write Markers
Stampin’ Up! Printed 2010 In Color Designer Brads
Stampin’ Up! 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
Stampin Up!s It's A Wrap Occasions Stamp Set
Stampin’ Up!s exclusive Matchbox Bigz Xl Die
Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin' Pads
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Dies
Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die and more

Are these not adorable and practical for party favors, small gifts, class treats or more. Would you like to learn how to make these yourself using the fabulous Supplies and products Stampin' Up! has to offer?
Contact me today to book your Stampin' Up! party or visit my store to purchase the supplies.

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Don't forget it is not to late to sign up for STAMP THE DAY AWAY!! there are still a few spaces left! This is going to be an awesome fun Stampin' Filled day!

2011 -12 Stampin' Up! Ribbon Share is here

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:14:00 +0000

Love Stampin' Up! ribbon but don't need an entire roll? Join my ribbon share! Ten people are needed for each share.

With the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea book and catalogue last month I have received a few requests for some product shares... well here is my first... of many I hope:
Stampin' Up!s In Colours, with this new catalogue there are 2 different styles of ribbon for the In Colours, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon new to this year and avaliable until 2013 and 1/2" Stiched-Poly Ribbon Love Stampin' Up! ribbon but don't need an entire roll? Join my ribbon share! Ten people are needed for each share.

With the launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea book and catalogue last month I have received a few requests for some product shares... well here is my first... of many I hope:
Stampin' Up!s In Colours, with this new catalogue there are 2 different styles of ribbon for the In Colours, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon new to this year and avaliable until 2013 and 1/2" Stiched-Poly Ribbon avaliable until June 2011.

For my first Share you will get approx ONE Yard of each of the above, that's 10 yards in 10 colours for only $16 (add $3 is you are having this shipped to you)

INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN THE SHARE:

Ribbon share only available to Canadian addresses.

Email me at karen@karenscardsnstamps.com with your interest in this share

Include your name, address and phone #, and YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS (if you are not local),

I only accept cash and Cheque for Local orders and PAYPAL ONLY for out of town orders
I will confirm with you when I have a group of 10 people to share this ribbon, I will email you a invoice (paypal if you are not local), then I will order it from Stampin' Up! and divide and package it and Contact you for pick up or mail the share back out to you.

Please note this could take a week to 10 days for this process for local pickups, if you are having this shipped to you in Canada please add $3 to your total as well additional shipping time to you.

This Share will run until Mid September, I will run multiple groups each with 10 people. You will not be invoiced until your group has 10 people/orders.

NOW LETS START SHARING!!!

Happy Stampin'
Karen

P.S our Next Share will be the new 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon....

Stamp The Day Away!! Supply List

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:59:00 +0000

Wow I cannot believe it is less than a month until our first ever Stamp the Day away!! I am getting so excited!! There are still a few spaces available if you and your friends that want to join us!! Email me today!!

Here is the Stamp Set you will all be getting!! It is called Contempo Christmas. I Love Christmas!!!

Well the projects are planned and the supplies finalized… now I just have a bit of cutting and prepping to do for all of you!

To complete your Make & Take, I would suggest that you bring the following with you.

INK PADS or MARKERS - see colour palette (sorry it is blurry)!

Garden Green (or Christmas Green)
Cherry Cobbler (or deep Red)
Early Espresso (or dark Brown)
Marina Mist (or Light Blue)

ADHESIVES:

SNAIL adhesive (or other dry adhesive for paper)
2-way glue pen (or wet glue suitable for glitter)
Sticky Strip (for heavy duty use on cardstock)
Stampin' Dimensionals (or other pop-dot for raised embellishments)

TOOLS:

sharp scissors (for paper and ribbon)
bone folder or scoring tool
paper piercer & mat pack
stamp cleaner
PUNCH:

Scallop Trim border punch (118402 )(such as Scallop Edge, Eyelet, etc)
Ornament Punch (119847)
~~2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874)~~ We are now using the Extra-Large Oval punch (119859)
1” circle punch (119868)
Decorative Label Punch (120907)

Please REMEMBER to bring your clear blocks if you are using CLEAR MOUNT STAMPS!

If you are coming with a friend, I recommend that you share as many of these items as possible -- this will allow more workspace at your table. Please label everything you bring!

Also remember your travel coffee mugs so we can cut down on garbage!

If you don't have all the tools necessary, You can place an order before Sept 2^th and it will be here in time for Stamp the day away or we will have extras available to borrow as well as I'm sure those around you will be happy to share... that's the way we stampers are, after all :)

Buy Three get one FREE, this month only on Designer Series Paper

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Stampin' Up!s August promotion is definitely one to make the card maker, paper crafter and scrapbooker very happy!! I know this one makes me giddy.

During the Month of August, get a Free package of Stampin' Up!s exclusive Designer Series Paper (a $13.50 value) when you buy three! Choose from a wide variety of designs and colours avaliable in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue and 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue.

Order yours online today or drop me an email

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Stamp The Day Away!! Mark your Calendars for September 17th

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:16:00 +0000

Have you registered to be a part of Stamp the day away yet? If not what are you waiting for, there are ONLY 8 spaces left!! This is going to be a awesome fun filled Stampin' day! Lots of make-n-take projects, displays, fun and games and prizes!!

Email me to register, do not wait, there are ONLY 8 spaces left!!!

Event runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, location Picton Free Methodist Church, 384 Main St
Picton, ON
(doors open at 9:00 am)

You'll get a stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2011/12 catalogue. (TBA).
Fantastic Make & Takes: We will have 10 fabulous projects for you to make, including both cards and 3-D items.
Continental breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be provided for you.
A goody bag at the door with everything you'll need to make the day a success including all your Make & Take materials, pen, photos & instructions for your make and takes AND a few other surprises thrown in throughout the day!
WOW & Technique demonstrations: We've got some great things to show you and you'll get to see them up close & personal and ask any questions.
Hundreds of cards and projects on display
Cardfront Swapping (optional). You can get some great new ideas by participating in this cardfront swaps with other attendees. I will let you know more about swapping a bit later.
HUNDREDS of dollars in stamping-related prizes!
A FABULOUS DAY OUT with other crafters, doing what you love and having FUN!

The Whole day and all of the above for just $65!! And payment is due on registering

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Stampin' Up! Project Congratulations In Color Card

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:36:00 +0000

Congratulations In Color Card

Stamps
• Friendly Phrases
• Good Grid

Paper
• Calypso Coral Card Stock
• Lucky Limeade Card Stock
• Pool Party Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Wisteria Wonder Card Stock

Ink
• Calyspo Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Island Indigo Stampin’ Write® Marker

Accessories
• Island Indigo 5/8" Ruffled Ribbon
• In Color Designer Printed Brads
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Blossom Bouquet Punch
• 1/16" Circle Punch
• Stamp-a-ma-jig

If you like this project, you can find this one and many more great projects by Stampin' Up! on my website.

Happy Stampin'

Stampin' Up! Project Kindness Matters

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Kindness Matters Blossom Box

Stamps
• Kindness Matters

Paper
• Crumb Cake Card Stock
• Lucky Limeade Card Stock
• Melon Mambo Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Lucky Limeade Textured Card Stock

Ink
• Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• VersaMark® Pad

Accessories
• Linen Thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Extra-Large Tag Punch
• Fancy Flower Punch
• 1/16" Circle Punch
• Big Shot™
• Blossom Box Bigz™ L Die

If you like this project, you can find this one and many more great projects by Stampin' Up! on my website.

Happy Stampin'

Karen

ONLY 6 Days left to join my team for $119 Starter Kit and Free Project Kit Promotion

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:35:00 +0000

July is a GREAT time to join the Cards n' Stamps Team!!

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $119! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $205--comes with the following high-quality products:
$119 Starter Kit

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad®
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Note Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive®
Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!
Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $50 value!

Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.
As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!
Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $119! Contact your me to get started today. Or Visit my website and sign up online right NOW!! (click "join Now" on the left)

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Stamp The Day Away!! Mark your Calendars for September 17th

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:42:00 +0000

The date has been picked, location confirmed, stamp set selected and projects planned... now all you have to do is register and come on September 17th for a fabulous fun filled day of Stamping, prizes and so much more!!

Email me to register, do not wait as over half of the spaces are already FULL!!

Happy Stampin'
Karen

NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue Released TODAY

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:50:00 +0000

It's here! It's here! it is Finally Here!

The brand NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue is released today! Are you as excited as I am to place your first order!? Online Ordering will be available starting at Noon Mountain Time. Click here to visit my Online Store. (Again, the Online Store will not be available until after Noon MT!) If you can't wait, call or email me with your order and I will be happy to help you out!

Need a copy of the new catalog? Host a party -- or place an online order of $75 or more in July and I will send you a free catalog in the mail!

Come back later for a brand new project featuring the brand new In Colors! You will love this year's colors! The coordinating Patterns Designer Paper, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, and Polka Dot Brads are must-have accessories!

Here is a peek at the New In Colours!!

Click HERE to Order Stampin' Up! Products Online, Anytime!

Happy Stampin' Or this time happy reading the new eye candy and get your wish list ready!
Karen

New Catalogue Open House and retired Product Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Saturday July 2nd from 11-3,
Come and see Stampin' Up!s new 2011/12 Idea Book and Catalogue, and Huge retired Stamp set and product sale. The day will be filled with shopping and fun, make some great cards and projects using items from the catalogue for free as well as door prizes and MORE...

Get entered into a special Draw if you bring someone who has never been to any of my other classes, clubs or workshops. (this could even be some of you!) Remember to share this with your Friends!!

Get a special gift from me if you book a July or August Party while you are here

email or call if you have any questions or would like to reserve your own copy of the new 2011/12 Idea Book and Catalogue.

Come when you can! Stay as long as you like!! this is a Drop in style open house, but early bird gets the good deals!!

You can also RSVP on Facebook Karen's Cards n Stamps

Happy Stampin'

Summer Mini Catty, Family illness, Stampin-palooza and so much more

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:24:00 +0000

Wow, it has been two months since I have updated all of you. While I have been gone the new Summer mini has come out and it is beautiful (I will be back soon to post some card shares using Summer mini products, We have been helping my Mom out while she has been having a slue of test on her Heart... good news, no open heart Surgery Needed!! Ya Mom!! Last weekend a group of use from Belleville and Picton headed off to Toronto for Stampin-Palooza, I will share that with you this week, and last but not least July 1st the NEW 2011/12 Idea book and Catalogue is released!! I can not wait to show you some sneak peeks tomorrow!!

But for now lets talk about a sad event that happens every year at this time... we say good but to retiring stamp sets and accessories that will not be carried over into the new catalogue. "Moment of silence here"
In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favorites before they’re gone.

Last Chance Wood Mount Stamps

Last Chance Clear Mount Stamps

Last Chance Accessories

Last Chance Definitely Decorative

Last Chance Discounted products

So now to share some blast from the past cards that were made with sets that are retiring as of June 3oth...

I will be back to share more retiring stamp sets as well as some sneak peeks at new ones too.

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Buttons, Buttons, and more Buttons

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:34:00 +0000

Today's share is a 3 in one. I took the sketch layout from Clean & Simple 134 last week.

I love Stampin' Up!s Buttons, Buttons stamp set, It is one i earned for free from Stampin' Up! a while back, just one of the many perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Although I will be honest, I only just put the set together the day I made this card, bad me.

For this card I made my fist card very simple and it could be a great demonstrable card in a workshop.

Then I decided to dress it up a little bit by using the Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso Marvelous Markers to draw stitches on the sides of the card and on the buttons to look like thread.

But that wasn't enough I wanted to take it one step further and use actual thread and stitch the card. If you have a sewing machine you can do this the easy way, but as my little craft sewing machine decided it didn't want to work for me so I stitched them by hand.

I do love the way all of these cards turned but I am partial to the first and third cards, I love the simplicity of the first and the added touch of detail of the last.

To make this card you need:
    * SU! Early Espresso, Daffodil delight, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White card stock,
    * SU! Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink pad, Early Espresso, Daffodil delight, Pumpkin Pie Marvelous Markers
    * SU! Stamp set used is Button, Button (122026) and Live Love and Laugh for the verse (117114)
    * SU! 3/4" and 1" Punches, Paper-piercing tool and mat pack, SNAIL adhesive and Stampin' Dimensional, optional needle and thread.

Happy Stampin'

Karen

Springtime Vintage Designer Series Fabric and For all you do

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0000

After a nice relaxing weekend of nothing it is time to get back to sharing cards. Today's card is inspired by last weeks Sweet Shop Sketch (102).

Before I saw this sketch I knew I wanted to use some of Stampin' Up!s Spring Time Designer Series Fabric (121817) instead of Designer series paper.

To make this card you need:
* SU! Rose Red, Pear Pizzaz, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock, and

Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric (121817)

    * SU! Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso, Rose Red and Baja Breeze Classic Ink pad
    * SU! Stamp set used is For all you do (115360)
    * SU! Subtles Brads, Boho Blossoms Punch (119858) Paper-piercing tool and mat pack, SNAIL adhesive and Stampin' Dimensional

I hope you will try fabric on your next card.

Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric (121817)

"Tender blooms, buds, and vines in unmistakable vintage style make the prints on our Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric downright pretty. Your fabric crafts and projects will bring to mind cherished memories or yesteryear and keepsakes passed down from beloved ancestors. They’re the perfect sweet patterns for making all kinds of gifts packed with love for family and friends."
■ Includes 1 each of 3 coordinating designs
■ Extra-wide fat quarter size; each piece approximately 28" x 18"
■ 100% cotton
■ Coordinates with Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Very Vanilla, and Always Artichoke
■ Coordinates with Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper and Springtime Vintage Big Designer Buttons
■ Use with 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon in coordinating colors for perfect finished look

Stamp Set used:

For All You Do

Happy Stampin'
Karen

Upcoming Mother's Day Stationary gift set and tin this Friday ONLY 3 Spaces LEFT

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000

I am so excited about my new class schedule. There are a lot of great new classes over the next few months.

BUT, coming this Friday April 15th at 7pm is...

Mother's Day Gift Class- Stationary Gift set and Tin RSVP

Friday April 15th at 6:30pm
Are you looking for that "perfect" gift for Mom? Or maybe for you? because this one you may just want to keep! Come out and make your special Mom a Stationary gift set as nestled into a matching storage tin. You will be making 4 note cards, 4 thank you cards, matching wrapped chocolates and pen.
COST is $30 - Please email your RSVP Payment maybe required in advance.

The new Technique Tuesdays Class is on the last Tuesday of the Month with two times to help fit your busy schedule (10am or 7pm). In this class we will cover everything the basics to some great advanced techniques you will love to use again and again. Check here to see what we will be learning.

Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight Colour Combo

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Yes I am still on Holidays (until Monday). My dear Husband is actually working this weekend at The Cottage Show in Ottawa and I thought it would be a great chance for the kids and I to get a weekend away too. So while Chris is working at his booth, the kids and I will be out seeing Parliament Hill, some Museums and maybe some shopping, Confession time I am a Dollar Store Junkie. Yup it is true, you can ask my close friends, one of my dream vacations is to go on a Dollar store Weekend. The idea is to map out say a 4-6 hour radius from home and hit ever Dollar store in every single town. Ok enough of my secret obsessions, lets get back to the obsession you already know about... Card making and Stampin' Up!

Today's card share is inspired by the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge from last Sunday and the Stampin' Up! Colour Coach, my cannot live with out tool. I go to this so often when I am not using a Designer Series Paper set. The great thing about our designer series papers is they are colour coordinated for us. In the Idea Book and catalogue it lists the colors in the paper pack so you already have a colour scheme set out for you and the rest is your creativity. For todays card I looked up at my display board and saw there was a lot of Blue's and Green's already posted this week so I choose Cherry Cobbler as my starting point but I kept wanting to come back to Blue's and Green's, so tothe Colour Coach I went. Cherry Cobble, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight... Daffodil delight? really..hmmm

Ok well they were right and I love the colour combination, was not my first choice, not even my 5th, but I love how this card turned out.

To make this card you need:
    * SU! Cherry Cobble, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Very Vanilla card stock, and Neutrals Pattern DSP Pack
    * SU! Early Espresso Classic Ink pad
    * SU! Stamp set used is Sincere Salutations (115068)
    * SU! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die (113485) Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch, Scallop circle Punch and 1" Circle Punch SNAIL adhesive and Stampin' Dimensional

Oh and here is what the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge looked like...

Well I wish you all a great weekend.
Happy Stampin'
Karen

Paisley Petals and Four Frames Share

noreply@blogger.com (Karen's Cards n Stamps) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Although the Family and I are currently on holidays and are on our way to the Nations Capital, I did make sure that you would not go with out while I was away.

This mornings cards share is using the two great products avaliable during the month of April and then will be gone until the new Idea book and catalogue comes out in July. When I saw this paper I knew I could not wait until July to have some.
I knew the card needed some ribbon accross the middle but I did not have any in Marina Mist on hand so here is the trick I used, I cut a 1/2" strip of marina mist paper and them used the new Textured Impressions Framed Tulips (121809) Embossing folder and placed the strip of paper only on the edge and ran it through my Big Shot. I love that a little bit of texture has given the card just that little bit "more". Give this a try with any embossing folder or texture plate to add that "little bit more" to your cards and scrapbook pages.

Also look at the scallop border I made for this card, I wanted a larger border than our border punches and I do not have the Tasteful Trims Bigz Die (120893) I wish I did, so I had to improvise. I used the 1" circle punch and punched out 5 circles, applied snail adhesive to the back of my DSP and attached the circles at about their half mark. One other thing I did here is cut 1"inch off of my DSP at the bottom before adding my circles and then adhered it back on once the circles were in place. I am pleased with the result and will definitely use this again!

To make this card you need:
    * SU! Old Olive Marina Mist, Early Espresso and whisper white card stock, and Paisley Petals Designer Seriers paper (122367)
    * SU! Early Espresso Classic Ink pad
    * SU! Stamp sets used are Four Frames (123440) and for the verse Pocket Silhouettes (111672)
    * SU! Textured Impressions Framed Tulips (121809) Embossing folder, Big Shot, Decorative Label Punch and 1 Circle Punch, SNAIL adhesive and Stampin' Dimensional

Don't forget the Spring Blossom promotion is only avaliable for the Month of April and then These products won’t be available again until July 1. Contact me today to place your order!Or while I am a way with the Family you can order 24/7 at my online store so do do not have to wait til I am home (although I do have my laptop with me and will be checking my email from time to time)

Until I am Back Monday,
Happy Stampin'
Karen

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Mother's Day Gift Class- Stationary Gift set and Tin RSVP

The new Technique Tuesdays Class is on the last Tuesday of the Month with two times to help fit your busy schedule (10am or 7pm). In this class we will cover everything the basics to some great advanced techniques you will love to use again and again. Check here to see what we will be learning.

Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight Colour Combo

Paisley Petals and Four Frames Share

Upcoming Mother's Day Stationary gift set and tin this Friday ONLY 3 Spaces LEFT