Stampin' with Kristin

Sweet Pea Bird

Have I mentioned just how much I love the new DSP stack in the Occasions Mini Catalog???  I will be very sad to see this go.  I was really hoping there would be another in the Summer Mini.  But, I'm sorry to say, there isn't.  Did you catch that?  I've seen the new Summer Mini...it was posted last week.  I can't wait to show you all of the cool new stuff!!!  Sometimes I think Stampin' Up! reads my mind when they create their promotions and catalogs.  Some of the stuff I have planned over the next few months fits in PERFECTLY with what's coming up.

ANYWAY, back to today's card.  I designed this for a workshop last week.  The hostess requested a "stepped up workshop".  She wanted to make cards that used a few more layers, more ribbon, and some glitter.  She also wanted to make more than the usual 2 cards.  No problem!  And, I'm happy to report, that my hostess said that these were her favorite cards ever.  However, one of the guests politely reminded her that she always says that!!!

Here are the supplies we used to make this card:

• Sweet Pea DSP Stack (OM)
• Taken with Teal Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Old Olive Card Stock
• Chocolate Chip Card Stock
• Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch (OM)
• Mat Pack
• Paper Piercer
• Silver Brads
• Whimsical Words Stamp Set (SAB)
• Taken with Teal Classic Ink

March Die Cut Diva Projects

OMG!!!  I'm SO excited about this month's Die Cut Diva projects!!!!  Since I'm trying to cover St Patrick's Day AND Easter this month, I had a hard time choosing only three to show.  And, one had to be a card.  The bunny card was inspired by a card I'd seen on a FABULOUS website called "Stampin' Connection" designed by Marlene Caravello.  What's Stampin' Connection?  I'd love to send you the link, but it's a website that only Stampin' Up! Demonstrators can access.  Demonstrators can post project ideas, video tutorials, and there's an online forum as well.  It's a great resource packed full of ideas.  Accessing Stampin' Connection is just one of the benefits I enjoy as a demonstrator.

The leprechaun box is my most recent box-of-the-month designed by BJ Peters.  He was super fun to make.

And, finally, the little bird house arrived in my mailbox today!  Each week I get a newsletter from the SAM department at Stampin' Up! with some ideas.  This birdhouse was inspired by Amanda Caughlin.  Recognize the birdhouse?  It's made using the brand new Milk Carton Die in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Do you want to make these projects for FREE???  You can become a Die Cut Diva too.  Anyone who purchases the Big Shot from me gets to attend a class each month where they get to make three cute projects!  Already own a Big Shot, you may also attend for $10.  Please contact me (kristinfuller@aol.com or 856-503-7459) for more information and to RSVP for my March class!

Happy Birthday!

I received my PaperCrafts magazine in the mail last week and was thrilled that I had time to look through it!  I was inspired by SO many of the projects.  It arrived at just the right time.  So many of you ask where I come up with all of the ideas.  Well, honestly, I'm inspired by cards that I find online or in magazines...but sometimes I come up with them on my very own.  Today's card was inspired by a card in the March/April 2010 issue of PaperCrafts magazine.  It's on page 57 and was designed by Winter Sims.  Her card was a baby card andused the COOLEST ribbon.  But, I was mostly inspired by her clean, simple layout along with her color combination. 

Today's card is my "case" of hers.  I designed this card for a workshop last weekend.  I used the Happy Moments stamp set from the current Sale-a-Bration catalog.  I loved how the polka dots in the wrapping paper coordinated with the polka dots on the DSP and the polka dots on the ribbon!

You might not believe this, but I think I used a color for the very first time on this card....Green Galore.  HELLO!!!!  I love Green Galore with Pretty-in-Pink and Melon Mambo!  FABULOUS!  I simply used the ink from my ink pads with a blender pen to watercolor the image.

Here are all of the supplies I used to make this card:

• Happy Moments Stamp Set (free with $50 purchase)
• Jet Black Stazon Ink
• Melon Mambo Classic Ink
• Pretty in Pink Classic Ink
• Green Galore Classic Ink
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Basic Black Card Stock
• Melon Mambo DSP
• Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon
• Blender Pens

Stamp-a-Stack Reminder

There's still room in this week's stamp-a-stack classes!  I thought I'd post the samples so you could see the projects we'll be making.  In a stamp-a-stack, you'll get to make four of each of the three cards shown here.  I'll have lots of additional sentiments and greetings on the table so you can customize the cards to fit your card-giving needs!  I think I came up with a nice assortment of styles and colors this time around.  What do you think? 

The classes will be held at my house this Friday, January 22nd at 2pm and 7pm or this Sunday, January 24th at 2pm.  Click here for more information and to register!  Or, you can simply call or e-mail me - kristinfuller@aol.com!

Bridal Shower Card

A friend of mine is getting married on Valentine's Day and her shower was yesterday.  Unfortunately, I couldn't attend but I still wanted to give her something!  I'm bummed that I didn't get to see what she thought of my card.  I love how it turned out.  It was inspired by the card at the bottom of this post.  It was a swap card I received at Leadership from Kathy Alt.  I must admit, her swap was one of my favorites this year!  So, when it came time to make a shower card, I just HAD to case hers!  Maybe I should have saved it for the wedding.

The bride's colors are retired Stampin' Up! colors - Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red.  I had just a bit of it laying around!  I'm actually embarrassed to say just how much!  It was easy to replicate the card using her colors.  But, I must admit, I don't think I'd be making a stack of these as swaps, but I'm certainly glad Kathy did!

Here are the supplies I used on my card:

• Whimsical Words Stamp Set (SAB)
• Riding Hood Red Classic Ink (Retired)
• Pink Pirouette Card Stock (Retired)
• Riding Hood Red Card Stock (Retired)
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Basic Black Card Stock
• Bride Specialty Paper
• Pinking Hearts Border Punch (SAB)
• Full Heart Punch
• Big Shot
• Extended Cutting Pads
• Movers & Shapers Die
• Punch Windows Magnetic Movers and Shapers
• Whisper White Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon
• Pretties Kit

As promised, here's Kathy's original swap card...

Fabulous Open House

Oh my gosh!  If you weren't here yesterday, you missed out on some fun!  It was a fun day with lots of displays, new friends, and some stamping.  Thank you to every single one of you who stopped by.  I really enjoyed visiting with you - and in several cases, meeting some of you in person finally!

First, I know you're wondering if you won a door prize.  Well, if you didn't get a phone call from me last night, I'm sad to say that you didn't win.  If you're curious, the winners were:

First Place - $50 Gift Certificate - Carol D.

Second Place - Hostess Set of Her Choice - Suzie R.

Third Place - Sale-a-Bration Item of Her Choice - Mary D.

Congrats ladies!  I had to leave a voice message for Carol....she probably hadn't gotten home from the open house yet.  Since it was late, she decided to e-mail me her thanks.  I had to share with you the e-mail Carol sent me last night after she got my voice message.  It was so cute...and colorful! I just have to share parts of it.

"YIKES!!!  I'm NEVER the WINNER!!  WOW!!  What a GREAT way to start the New Year! :-)

SQUEEEAL!!!!!  SCREEEAM!!!  GASP!  FAINT dead away!

I've already spent my winnings in 5 different ways.  So to be fair - since it really is too late to call you anyway - I''ll just wait until my first class to go shopping again.  Maybe I will have played w/my new toys by then.

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much.  It was a fun visit, and it really is WONDERFUL to be the #! WINNER!!!"

Congrats Carol, Mary, and Suzie!  I wish I had taken pictures while everyone was here and stamping, but I was just too busy visiting with everyone.  So, instead, I'll share with you the two projects everyone got to make.  I was a bit rushed for time, so I turned to the swaps I received at Leadership last week for inspiration.  If you've been reading along on my blog recently, you'll notice that I get my inspiration and ideas from a lot of different places.  When you're a demonstrator you don't have to reinvent the wheel.  There are tons of ideas out there!  I'm not embarassed to say that I don't design every card from scratch.  The pink Friend card was inspired by a swap card I received from Chari Brooks from Lincoln, California.  The Love You Much card was inspired by a swap card I received from Terri Gaines. 

If you're jealous of all of the fun, my next Open House will be in May.  I don't have a date picked, yet.  But, you'll be the first to know as soon as I choose!

Occasions Mini Open House - This Saturday!

It's my favorite time of the Stampin' Up! year....Sale-a-Bration and a new Occasions Mini Catalog!  So, I'm holding another Open House.  You won't want to miss this one.  I'll have tons of samples of the new products including TONS of stuff I've brought back from our Leadership Conference last week.  The picture to the right shows just a portion of the swap cards I received at Leadership that will be on display.  You'll get a chance to play with some of our Clear Mount Stamp Sets, the new punches, and more!

Date:  Saturday, January 16th
Time:  1pm - 6pm
Location:  Kristin's House - 20 3rd Street, Elmer, NJ 08318
Phone:  856-503-7459
email:  kristinfuller@aol.com

I'll have lots of fun things for you to do and see:

• A couple of FREE Make & Takes using the new products using the new Clear Mount Stamps! (I'll have wood mount available too if you prefer)
• Lots of samples of projects made using the new products
• Get a chance to see demonstrations and play with My Digital Studio
• Sign-up sheets for my Winter Classes - including project samples
• Door prizes
• Tasty treats

Earn extra door prize entries for the following:

• Receive 1 door prize entry just for attending
• Recieve 2 extra entries if you book a workshop
• Receive 2 extra entries for each friend you bring who is not on my current mailing list
• Receive an extra entry for each $10 in products you order (before tax and shipping)
• Receive 15 extra entries if you sign up to become a demonstrator

There is no limit on the number of door prize entries you can earn!!!  I hope you can attend this super-fun event!

January Die Cut Diva Projects

Each month a group of ladies who have all purchased the Big Shot from me get together and make three adorable projects.  This month was fun because of the new catalog!  I must confess that all three of these projects were inspired from someone else. 

First up, the snowman box.  We make an adorable box every month.  This box was designed by fellow demonstrator, BJ Peters.

Next was an adorable card inspired by my sideline, Ilina Crouse.  She is SO very talented.  She made several cute cards where she punched out hearts and put paper or ribbon behind them.  I loved the idea and had to incorporate it.  The Sending Love Specialty DSP is peeking through the hearts on my card.  I also used the brand new Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder for the background.  It's a great addition to our Impressions Folder collection!

Finally, my Die Cut Divas made a card inspired by a MJ Albright card.  She used different colors and the Impressions Folder used above.  But, I cased the idea, layout, and the butterfly idea.  These butterflies were made using the brand new Beautiful Wings Embosslit.  This is a MUST HAVE Embosslit for anyone with a Die-Cutting machine...Big Shot or not!  She layered them with a half pearl on top.  I used the teeny tiny Epoxy brads in the Occasions Mini.  The paper is actually the DSP pack from the SAB catalog!  I love how this one turned out!  And what colors did I use?  Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and Chocolate Chip.  I LOVE Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink together!!!

 

Well Scripted Class Sneak Peek

I thought I'd share one of the cards you can make if you attend my Well Scripted Class....in March.  Yes, I've designed projects that far ahead!!!  I'm SO proud of myself.  Now, if I can remember where I put them, I'll be in great shape!

In the Well Scripted class, you will get to make six different cards using each of the six different sentiments in this FABULOUS stamp set!  As part of your materials fee, you'll also get to take home your own Well Scripted Stamp Set - there are two different prices depending upon which mount you'd prefer:  clear or wood.

I think this will be one of the most popular stamp sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Of course, you can also purchase the stamp set without attending the class.  I'm only offering one session of this class.  Click here for more details and to register!

Here are the supplies used on this card:

• Well Scripted Stamp Set (OccMini)
• Vintage Vogue Stamp Set (OccMini)
• Sweet Pea DSP Stack (OccMini)
• Pretty in Pink Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Soft Suede Card Stock
• Pretty in Pink Classic Ink
• Soft Suede Classic Ink
• Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon
• Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons (OccMini)
• Scallop Trim Border Punch (SAB)

I'm at Leadership Today....you can check out my Leadership section to see what I've been up to:

Daily Agenda	This Year's Swap:	Wednesday: Day 1 Highlights
Thursday: Day 2 Highlights	Friday: Day 3 Highlights	Saturday (Regional): Day 4 Highlights

Elmer Library Stamp-a-Stack

This month is packed full of classes!!!  Did you notice my new links up above for my classes, online shopping, and SU Event summaries?  If not, take a moment to check them out - or click here!  I now have all of my classes highlighted on one page.  I actually have seven stamp-a-stack classes scheduled for January!!!!  Four are at my house, two are at the Elmer Library, and one is at a local church! 

Today I wanted to share with you the projects that we'll be making at the Elmer Public Library later this month!  This is the second time my local library has invited me to teach a class.  The first time was back in November.  Everyone had SO much fun...they immediately invited me back again for January!  If you'd like to attend, please register by contacting the library directly by calling 856-358-2014.  Or, you're welcome to e-mail me and I'll pass along your info to the librarian.

Class dates are:  Thursday, January 14th at 7pm or Friday, January 15th at 2pm

You'll make 3 of each of the cards shown below (a total of 9 cards) for $15.  I'll have additional stamps so you can personalize them to fit your card-giving needs!

And, I have to give credit where credit is due!  I found the inspiration for these cards on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website.  The first two were inspired by cards by Julie Davison.  The third card was inspired by a Christmas Card designed by one of the Artisan Award winners posted back in October.  SU didn't list which one, so I can't tell you exactly who.  Online samples are just one of the things I love about being a demonstrator are the projects that are posted online daily!!!
 

Introducing the New Occasions Mini and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs!

Yes!  You heard me right!  For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! is letting us share these two catalogs EARLY!  I guess there were some issues with getting them mailed to you on time, so they decided to post them TODAY!  However, you won't be able to purchase from these catalogs until Tuesday.  You can put together your wish lists now!

There is A LOT to look at!  Tons of new products, clear-mount stamps, new hostess sets...I just know you'll love it.  But, I wanted to get these up and online for you to browse immediately!!!  Stay tuned for more info.

December Philly Inkers Swap

I made this card several weeks ago, but never posted it.  This is the card I designed for our monthly Philly Inker's Downline Meeting Swap.  I wanted to incorporate as much new product as possible.  And, except for the cardstock, I think I succeeded! 

I'm totally in love with the new Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.  All five of the little butterfly embellishments were cut from one tiny embosslit!  My husband loved the largest one - something about the position of the swirl.  I ask for his opinion on just about every card I design.  On this one I was concerned about the color combo.  Who really would have paired Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, and Rose Red together in one card?  I certainly wouldn't have!  But, those were the colors in the stripes on the DSP!  Strangely enough, it works!

Here are the supplies I used on this card:

• Well Scripted Stamp Set (OccMini)
• Sahara Sand CS
• Crushed Curry CS
• Regal Rose CS
• Pretty in Pink CS
• Welcome Neighbor DSP (SAB)
• Rose Red Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon
• Rose Red Classic Ink
• Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (OccMini)

Leadership 2010 Swap

Hello friends!  Did you have a great holiday?  I'm enjoying a much-needed rest!!!  Mike and I had our annual holiday open house the weekend before Christmas...and it never fails, I got sick!  I think I completely wear myself out from all of the stress that my body gives up.  I was hoping to spend all of that weekend stamping, but instead I napped, read, and watched my husband dig us out of 2 feet of snow!!!  I had high expectations of all of the stamping I'd get done between 12/15 and 1/13 (the month I'm taking off from stamping events).  But, it wasn't until yesterday that I sat down and stamped!!!  I made my swaps for our Leadership Conference in Arizona next week!  I made 48 of these.  I may make another batch, but I make far fewer for Leadership.  I used as many new products as possible.  I purchased all of the stamp sets in both wood mount and clear mount versions.  That way I'd have double for my events.  I chose to use the clear mount stamps to make these.  The stamping went SO fast!!!  I love my Stamp-a-ma-Jig, but being able to easily see where the words and images were going saved so much time!

Here are the supplies I used:

• I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set (OccMini)
• Whimsical Words (SAB)
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
• Pretty in Pink Classic Ink
• Chocolate Chip Card Stock
• Pretty in Pink Card Stock
• Old Olive Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Card Stock Vellum
• Tea Party DSP
• Small Heart Punch (OccMini)
• Pinking Hearts Punch (OccMini)
• Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (Occ Mini)