Stampin' with Kristin

Something for Baby - Baby Girl Card

Today's card is another one of the projects I designed for my Die Cut Divas class a couple of weeks ago.  It uses the Baby's First Framelit Dies.  And, to be honest, I kinda like using the dies without the Stamp Set!  Although, the stamp set is pretty cute and very popular, too!  If you buy them together, you can bundle and save 15%!

I cut the little onesie shape using the framelits then ran it back through my Bit Shot to add the Large Polka Dots using the brand new Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The Designer Series Paper behind the cut image is from the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack.

I then embellished with a Melon Mambo punched heart using the new heart punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  I tied some Blushing Bride 1/4" Cotton Ribbon (YUMMY).  The sentiment is from the brand new And Many More Stamp Set which fits perfectly inside of the Word Window Punch layered over the Modern Label Punch.

 

Life's Adventure

I stamped a few of these fun little cards to send out to some folks who placed orders last week.  I thought you'd enjoy seeing them as well.

The little bicycle is from the Life's Adventure stamp set which is actually a Hostess Set.  You can get this set if you host a workshop or if you place an order of $150 or more!  I think it's just adorable.

I colored it using my Blendabilities and mounted it on some of the Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper.  I love the bright colors in this paper!  I know it's going to become one of my favorites.

The sentiment is from the brand new Fabulous Four stamp set.  It's stamped in Memento Ink on Coastal Cabana.

Finally, don't you just LOVE that ribbon?  If you haven't used it yet, you really don't know what you're missing.  It's the new cotton ribbon and it ties SO nicely!

Designer Series Paper Share

Do you love Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper as much as I do?  Well then this Product Share is perfect for you!  Instead of buying a full pack of each of the 10 new DSP collections and spending $113.50 (plus tax and shipping), you pay only $16.75 (plus $5.60 Priority Mail shipping) and receive a 6"x6" sample of all of the Designer Series Paper Collections pictured below (One 6"x6" of each design shown below - Two 6"x6" of each of the Typeset Collection pictured in the bottom left corner.)

Email me at kristinkortonick@yahoo.com to reserve your spot in the Designer Series Paper Share today!  Your Designer Series Paper Share will ship to you once all spots in the share have been filled.  I require payment in advance.  I'm happy to send you a PayPal invoice and also accept personal checks and cash.  Be sure to include your name, shipping address, and PayPal email address in your email to me!  If you would prefer to pick up your share in person, I'm more than happy to waive the shipping cost!  And, yes, you may purchase multiple spots in the share and I will combine shipping!

Introducing the New 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog!

Today is the day folks!  The 2014-2015 Catalog is HERE!  Online ordering will be available around 2pm (Eastern Time) today.  I've heard so many positive comments from demonstrators and customers all month long about how much they love this catalog. 

It is BIGGER than last year's catalog - by 40 PAGES!!!  HOLY MOLY!  It is packed full of amazing new products including more Project Life Collections, 50 new ribbons, 12 new Designer Series Paper options (including stacks), new punches, new dies, BLENDABILITIES (available for purchase later this summer), and of course 100 or so new stamp sets!  Do you need a copy of the new 2014-2015 Catalog?  Email me at kristinkortonick@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to drop one in the mail to you!

I've rolled out all sorts of new class offerings for the coming months.  And, I have put together several "bundles" and "product shares" featuring new products that you can ONLY get through me (listed below).

PLUS...don't let those Hostess Appreciation Coupons go to waste!  If you received one or more coupons at my Hostess Appreciation Night, remember to redeem them this month!!!  Email me (kristinkortonick@yahoo.com) or call me (856-503-7459) to redeem!

Designer Series Paper Share

Do you love Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper as much as I do?  Well then this Product Share is perfect for you!  Instead of buying a full pack of each of the 10 new DSP collections and spending $113.50 (plus tax and shipping), you pay only $16.75 (plus $5.60 Priority Mail shipping) and receive a 6"x6" sample of all of the Designer Series Paper Collections pictured below (One 6"x6" of each design shown below - Two 6"x6" of each of the Typeset Collection pictured in the bottom left corner.)

Email me at kristinkortonick@yahoo.com to reserve your spot in the Designer Series Paper Share today!  Your Designer Series Paper Share will ship to you once all spots in the share have been filled.  I require payment in advance.  I'm happy to send you a PayPal invoice and also accept personal checks and cash.  Be sure to include your name, shipping address, and PayPal email address in your email to me!  If you would prefer to pick up your share in person, I'm more than happy to waive the shipping cost!  And, yes, you may purchase multiple spots in the share and I will combine shipping!

Kristin's In Color Product Bundle - Receive FREE Markers & $25 Hostess Dollars!

I love the rich colors in the 2014-2016 In Color Collection - Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, and Tangelo Twist!  If you love these colors as much as I do, you probably want everything that goes with them!  I've offered this option in the past and quite a few of you LOVED it, so I'm bringing it back!  In this bundle, you'll receive over $191 in products for only $151.90 plus tax and shipping!

The In Color Product Bundle includes the following:
- One of each of the five 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbons
- One of each of the five Ink Pads
- One of each of the five packs of 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock
- One of each of the five reinkers
- 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack
- Printed Clothespins

FREE 2014-2016 In Color Markers
$25 Hostess Benefit Shopping Spree

In Color Bundle Cost - $151.90 (Plus Tax and Shipping) 

Email me at kristinkortonick@yahoo.com to order your 2014-2016 In Color Bundle today!  Be sure to include a list of the $25 in Hostess Benefits you'd like to include.

Sunday Stamp Sorority Swaps!

It seems like ages since I've blogged!  I've been pretty busy with my "Day Job" recently.  However, I made sure to carve out some time for stamping and blogging this weekend!  To start off, I thought I'd share the assortment of swap cards that were exchanged at my monthly Stamp Sorority Downline meeting last Tuesday.  These women never cease to amaze me every month!  As you probably know by now, I have a "Swap Contest" each month to encourage them to not only swap, but to make it a little extra special.  Well...this first card was completely over the top.  And, I'm sure it won't surprise you that Lynn's slider card won this month!  Here it is her winning card open and closed.

Deanna's Card:

Linda's Card:

Jane's Card:

Hallie's Card:

Nancy's Card:

Patty Jo's Card:

My Card:

 

Blog Hoppin' Mail Surprise

A couple of weeks ago hundreds of demonstrators boarded a ginormous cruise ship for the annual Grand Vacation incentive trip.  I didn't go on the trip.  I went on the San Diego incentive trip last fall instead.  However, I believe 10 of my Stamper's Dozen Blog Hoppin' buddies were on the trip!  They all met up on the cruise for a photo and to swap.  A couple of them mailed me a card that arrived while they were away.  I was so touched that they took the time to drop a card in the mail.

The first card that arrived was this one created by Stella MacKay.  I was so pleasantly surprised when it arrived for several reasons.  A - it was a handstamped card.  B - it was completely unexpected.  And, C - it contains a SNEAK PEEK that I don't own!  Oh, and it's gorgeous!!!!  I'm guessing she received this stamp on the Founder's Circle trip last fall.  I've seen several others use it as well recently. 

And then the next day Judy's card arrived!  (It was a REALLY good mail week.)  Judy's card appears pretty simple, right?  It's hard to see in the photo, but do you notice the shadows around the butterfly?  Judy actually stamped 2 identical black butterflies and cut out a butterfly to layer on top.  However, she didn't cut the full shape.  She cut only 2/3 of the wings.  I love the movement it creates.

Just a friendly reminder that my Customer Appreciation Nights are this week.  You don't want to miss these events!  Click here for all of the details.  I hope to see you there!

Birthday Bash!

Last Saturday Mike and I were invited to a couple of birthday parties.  Mason's birthday was first!  He's the 5 year old son of one of my high school girlfriends.  I'm lucky to have a really close group of girlfriends from high school.  We get together just about every month.  Due to busy schedules, we set our dates for the year in January.  Some months some can't attend - especially now that kids are involved!  But, it's great that we all make an effort to get together.  Mason had a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed birthday party.  I didn't know they were popular again.  I figured Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles might be an easy punch art project and when I searched online I found quite a few samples!  Here's the card I came up with:

The next birthday party was for my Mother-in-Law.  I just loved the doodling and layout I spotted on this card.  I incorporated a couple of new catalog Sneak Peeks on mine.  Did you spot them?  I love the Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker's Twine (just like the thick baker's twine from Sale-a-Bration).  It comes in all five of the 2013-2015 In Colors.  YUMMY.  The second is Lullaby Designer Series Paper.  Think my mother-in-law realized I used baby-themed paper on her card?  I sure hope not!

Moonlight Triangles Sneak Peek

I thought I'd share the card my Stamp Sorority team of demonstrators got to make at our meeting earlier this month.  Because I knew the majority of them had probably not yet received their pre-orders, I wanted to make sure to get some new products in their hands!

This is the third time I've used this layout!  I love it!  Click here to view my original.  The original was well-received by my stamp club when they made it back in March.  It was pretty masculine - always hard to come up with when you need one.  This one's a tad bit more feminine.  Maybe it's the colors.  Maybe it's the larger flowers.  Dunno.  But, it doesn't mean I like it any less. 

Just about everything on this card is a sneak peek!  Here are the supplies I used:

- Something to Say Stamp Set (sneak peek)
- Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (sneak peek)
- Moonlight DSP Stack (sneak peek)
- Blackberry Bliss Ink (sneak peek)
- Hello Honey CS (sneak peek)
- Whisper White CS
- Basic Rhinestones
- Triangle Punch

Work of Art - New In Colors

If you've been following along on my blog the last few days, you've seen me post a couple of samples using the new Work of Art Stamp Set.  Today card also uses that set!  You need this stamp set!

Today's card features three of the new In Colors - Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, and Lost Lagoon paired with Sahara Sand.  GORGEOUS!  The photos do not do justice to Blackberry Bliss!  It's such a deep, rich color.  (BTW...I hate purple.)

This card is the prototype for my Customer Appreciation Night invitation.  I stamped an assortment of images from the Work of Art Stamp Set and splotches from Gorgeous Grunge.  The sentiment comes from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set.

And how about that ribbon?!?!  That yummy ribbon comes in all five of this year's In Colors.  I've already blown through an entire roll!  Granted, I was making 100 or so of these invites!

Did you catch the last sneak peek?  Recognize that flower punch?  It's part of the new punch pack.  I have a class scheduled for next month that includes a coordinating stamp set and that punch pack!

Work of Art Ombre

When I saw the chevron image in the new Work of Art stamp set, I knew that it would make an amazing Ombre background!  On this card I used Soft Sky, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay.  I simply used my Stamp-a-ma-Jig to line them up perfectly.  It was SO easy.  I then stamped the sentiment in Black Stazon. 

I added the silver ribbon out of guilt.  I'm not sure if it adds or takes away from this CAS card.  I just felt guilty that it was SO easy to make.

Convinced you need this set?  Just wait until tomorrow!!!

Work of Art - Thank You

I'm in love.  The new Work of Art Stamp Set is absolutely fun to work with.  Do you like Gorgeous Grunge?  Well, you'll also need Work of Art!  They work in credibly well together.

Today's card is a case of one created by Jennifer Timko.  You really can't go wrong with this stamp set.  No matter which colors you choose or where you stamp the images, you'll create an amazing card.

I used a combination of Brights on mine - Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, and Tangerine Tango.  The sentiment is stamped in Stazon.  The Tempting Turquoise images are from Gorgeous Grunge.  See...I told you they work well together! 

Be sure to add this stamp set to your wish list.  And if you're not yet convinced, I'll be posting more samples the next couple of days using this set.

Got Gift Tags?

Good morning stamper friends!  I have a delightful assorment of little 2x2 gift tags to share with you today.  I'm not sure whether I had tons of stamping mojo after being off of work for a week or if the samples in the new catalog were that adorable, but I found myself "bringing the catalog to life" over and over last weekend.  Today's gift tags are a prime example.

These tags were made using all products that have been around for awhile now.  I had to laugh, the stamp set was in one of the "old style" boxes and hadn't even been assembled!  But, these little tags jumped off of the catalog page and just SCREAMED at me to make them.  Maybe it was the color combo.  I dunno.

All of the images are from the A Fitting Occasion Stamp Set.  The color combos are:  Smoky Slate/Blushing Bride/Strawberry Slush and Smoky Slate/Pool Party/Bermuda Bay.  The cards measure 2"x2".  I think these are just too stinkin' cute!

Hello Honey!

Have you seen the new 2014-2016 In Colors?  I'm sure other demonstrators have posted some sneak peeks by now.  I finally broke mine out and made this card.  There are two new In Colors used here - Hello Honey and Blackberry Bliss.  Hello Honey is awfully close to some of our other yellows.  It's a tad bit duller than Crushed Curry.  However, Blackberry Bliss is just YUMMY.  It's a deep, rich purple.  It's utterly gorgeous in person - and I don't like purple!  And, don't these two look amazing together?  Granted, I'm not sure I would have paired them up if it hadn't been for the new Moonlight DSP Stack.

How many sneak peeks can you count on this card?  I believe there are SIX!  The layout was cased from the catalog, but I tweaked it a little bit.

Here are all of the supplies I used on the card:

- Yippee-Skippee stamp set
- Flamingo Lingo stamp set (sneak peek)
- Petite Petals Punch
- Scallop Tag Topper Punch
- Chalk Talk Framelits
- Blackberry Bliss CS (sneak peek)
- Blackberry Bliss Ink (sneak peek)
- Hello Honey CS (sneak peek)
- Hello Honey Ink (sneak peek)
- Whisper White CS
- Moonlight DSP Stack (sneak peek)
- Basic Rhinestones
- Big Shot & Magnetic Platform

 

Inspiration and Sneak Peeks

I hear time and time again from friends and customers that they think they're not creative.  Well, I have a little secret - neither am I!  Today's card is a prime example.  It's pretty darn cute, right?  How about that color combo?  Isn't that fresh and fun?  I copied the card EXACTLY as it is in the new catalog!  I changed absolutely NOTHING on this card.

There are two teeny tiny sneak peeks hidden on this card - but if you were itching to make this card now, you could easily swap it out with product you already have.  Can you spot them?  First, the little flower is part of a brand new Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  What's the second?  The Designer Series Paper!  I'm sure you have black and white DSP sitting around somewhere.  But, this DSP is part of the new Back to Black DSP that was a giveaway at the Long Beach Catalog Premiere "After Party".

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

- Just Sayin' Stamp Set
- Word Bubbles Framelits
- Arrows Textured Embossing Folder
- Vellum Cardstock
- Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry, and Strawberry Slush CS
- Back to Black DSP (sneak peek)
- Crushed Curry Ink
- Neutrals Candy Dots
- Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (sneak peek)- Big Shot & Magnetic Platform

Coloring is Fun!

Oh my goodness!  I'm addicted to coloring!  I shared my first attempt at coloring with the new Blendabilities (the new alcohol markers by Stampin' Up!) on Saturday.  Here's my second.  Isn't this flower GORGEOUS!?!?!  I posted it on Instagram after I created it and got TONS of compliments.  I figured it was because I chose a snazzy filter.  But, you know what?  I'm looking at this card again and I have to agree - GORGEOUS if I may say so myself.

Are you anxious to get your hands on Blendabilities?  Well, demonstrators can order them now (click here to join Stampin' Up!).  Customers can order them when the new catalog goes live in June. 

I really feel like an artist after I'm done coloring an image!  One person told me I was a "pro" already.  Ha Ha!  I'm not.  I'm an awful colorer.  These markers are just THAT EASY to use!  I can't wait to show you how!

Unlike some of the other sneak peeks I've shared, most of what was used on this card is only available for purchase by demonstrators - again, you can join now and become a demonstrator today!

- Blended Bloom stamp (sneak peek)
- Work of Art stamp set (sneak peek)
- Memento Ink (sneak peek)
- Daffodil Delight Blendabilities (sneak peek)
- Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities (sneak peek)
- Whisper White, Basic Black, and Sahara Sand CS

Want to learn how to make this card?  I'm offering a series of Blendabilities Classes and today's card is one of the projects I'll be teaching you how to make in June!

Cute Typewriter!

Today's card is another sneak peek from the upcoming 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  It's also a stamp set that only about 450 demonstrators in the US have in their possession - it was one of the "Favorite Things" that was given out on Monday night at the Catalog Premiere "After Party". 

This card was actually the first card I was going to make when I sat down to play with my new toys from the premiere then I realized that it would be fun to color the typewriter with the Blendabilities!  I knew that I only had about an hour to wait for the UPS man to show up - and I was right!  I used the Daffodil Delight collection of Blendabilities and the new Memento Ink (a must have when working with the Blendabilities).

It is so FUN AND EASY to use the Blendabilities.  I'm not a watercolorer.  I get streaks and I can't seem to get any shading.  WELL....problem solved!  Blendabilities come in packs of 3 shades of the color.  Depending upon the color, the "true" SU color could be any of the light, medium, or dark shades.  It doesn't matter which you start with - you can go from dark to light or light to dark.  You can go back over them and blend.  It's AMAZING!  You'll probably be seeing me color a bit more going forward.

This card is also cased from the new catalog.  It's actually a simplified version of the one SU created.  With the exception of the stamp set and Blendabilities, everything else I used to create this card is available for purchase now:

- Tap Tap Tap Stamp Set (sneak peek)
- Memento Ink (sneak peek)- Daffodil Delight Blendabilities collection (sneak peek)
- Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake CS
- Crumb Cake and Jet Black Stazon Ink
- Brights Background Collection DSP Stack
- Dictionary Stamp
- Brights Candy Dots
- Essentials Wooden Elements

Sneak Peeks!!!

I couldn't have timed this vacation any better!  I certainly wasn't thinking about ordering new products when I decided to take off of work this week.  And, I certainly wasn't thinking about the timing of my return flight when I booked the trip to the Catalog Premiere.  BUT, it couldn't have worked out any better!  I was able to place my "pre-order" moments before boarding my flight home at 11pm Pacific Time and it arrived today!

However, today's card features a stamp set that only about 450 demonstrators in the US have - Flamingo Lingo!  What I've been calling the Catalog Premiere "After Party" was a bit of a blur, but I think this was one of Shelli's "favorite things".  It's the 2014-2015 Ronald McDonald House stamp set.  Every time someone orders this stamp set, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities!  And, it's super cute!  It also coordinates with SO many tools you probably already own - three different punches and a set of framelits.  And, no, there is no new framelit for that flamingo, I hand-cut him!!!  It's amazing he didn't lose a leg!

I posted a photo of this card on my Facebook Page a little bit ago and it seems that you guys LOVE this card.  I wish I could take credit for it.  I don't know about you, but when I sit down with a stack of brand new products, I never know where to begin.  So, I turned to the catalog for inspiration.  This card is almost an exact copy of the card on the last page of the new catalog.

Not knowing exactly what Stampin' Up! used on the card, I guessed.  The colors I used are Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, and Pistachio Pudding.  They may have used the new yellow - Hello Honey - on theirs. The actual supply list won't be posted until June but I'm pleased with the color combo - certainly not one that I would have put together on my own!.

Here are the supplies I used to make the card (all of them are currently available for purchase with the exception of the stamp set):

- Flamingo Lingo Stamp Set (Sneak Peek)
- Crushed Curry, Pistachio Pudding, and Whisper White CS
- Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush Ink
- Fringe Scissors
- Regals Candy Dots
- Regals Background Collection DSP Stack
- White Baker's Twine
- Petite Petals Punch
- Scalloped Oval Punch
- Bitty Banners Framelits
- Squares Framelits
- Big Shot with Magnetic Platform